Tropical Storm Elsa running along Fla. Western Coast

Conservative News DailyJuly 7, 2021

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 5:50 p.m. EDT, and provided by NOAA, shows Tropical Storm Elsa in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. (NOAA via AP)

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UPDATED 7:59 AM PT – Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Tropical Storm Elsa is currently running alongside the Western Coast of Florida. In a press conference on Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) warned coastal residents that they will feel the brunt of the storm.

However, other parts of the state are not expected to totally be in the clear as 33 counties are under states of emergency and multiple are facing tornado warnings. Included in this is Miami-Dade County, where crews continue to search for victims in the deadly condo building collapse.

Around 7,100 residents throughout the state are currently experiencing power outages. Gov. DeSantis warned residents to use caution when setting up and running generators.

“The reminder is in a storm like this, where you could see sustained power outages, if you do have a generator, you have to operate that generator so that the exhaust is outside,” he explained. “You can’t put it inside your house, you can’t put it inside your garage and, unfortunately, we have tragic incidences every year now where folks will run those generators in an enclosed area.”

If you lose power, please use caution when setting up and running your generator. Simple tips can keep you and your family safe. pic.twitter.com/IQyLOKVtLQ

— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) July 6, 2021

Joe Biden also declared an emergency in Florida and has ordered federal assistance to help with response efforts. Meanwhile, storm watches are in effect across the East Coast from Florida to Virginia.