Floridians Line Up for Gas Ahead of Tropical Storm

Florida residents lined up for gas ahead of a potential hurricane on August 28, including in Miami. State officials declared a state of emergency as a new forecast showed Tropical Storm Erika could impact the state this weekend. Bottled water was a hot commodity at the grocery stores, and gas lines stretched around parking lots and onto roads, according to local media.

This video shows a long line for gasoline in the Miami area. Credit: Instagram/re.g1