In a Monday state executive order warning Floridians of a fast-approaching winter storm, the governor referred to the Gulf of Mexico, as it has been referred to for at least 353 years, as the “Gulf of America.” The usage made Florida the first state to fall in line with Trump’s plans to rename the ocean basin.

Florida has become the first state to officially refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America," following President Donald Trump 's executive order directing federal agencies to adopt the new name. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used the term in an emergency declaration issued on Monday ahead of a forecast winter storm.

An area of ‘low pressure moving across the Gulf of America … will bring widespread impactful winter weather,” the order states.

President Donald Trump ordered the Gulf of Mexico renamed, and Gov. DeSantis officially refers to it in a state document.

President Donald Trump is renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. But how will that change go into effect – and will everyone call it that?

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency Monday as a winter weather system approaches the state from the Gulf of Mexico.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday on his first day in office that would propel a change in the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The order was one of dozens issued by the 47th president and one which would have an immediate impact on Fort Myers Beach

DeSantis’ reference to the “Gulf of America” comes after Trump reiterated his intent to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

Get live updates on winter storms hitting the southern and eastern parts of the U.S. today. Follow the latest weather news as the Gulf Coast faces unusual cold and snow.

Large swaths of southeast Texas and Louisiana and parts of southern Mississippi are under an extreme cold warning after a day of snow. Now, snow, slush and ice left on the ground will refreeze.

The southeastern U.S. is being battered by a historic winter storm that has force airports to suspend all flights. Follow Newsweek's live blog for updates.