Hurricane Ian latest updates: 2 million in Florida lose power as storm moves inland – live

Pleas for rescue emerge online as storm surge hits coast and millions lose power

• Report: Hurricane Ian sweeps ashore as Florida hit with catastrophic' wind and rain

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has laid out the predicted path of Hurricane Ian as it is expected to hit land this afternoon.

Hurricane preparations have been underway at the Big Cat Rescue, the animal sanctuary in Tampa featured on Netflix's Tiger King TV series.