Tropical Weather Forecast - September 28, 2022
Hurricane Ian made landfall at 2:05 PM near Cayo Costa, Florida as a strong Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 150 mph. Ian is forecast to move over the Florida peninsula tonight and early Thursday weakening before briefly pushing out into the Atlantic Ocean. Then it will turn back NW and make another landfall around the Carolina coast by Friday afternoon as a tropical storm. Ian could end up dumping as much as 12-20" of rain across Central and NE Florida with Isolated totals of up to 30"! So flooding and wind damage will be big threats over the next 24-48 hours.
Hurricane Ian made landfall at 2:05 PM near Cayo Costa, Florida as a strong Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 150 mph. Ian is forecast to move over the Florida peninsula tonight and early Thursday weakening before briefly pushing out into the Atlantic Ocean. Then it will turn back NW and make another landfall around the Carolina coast by Friday afternoon as a tropical storm. Ian could end up dumping as much as 12-20" of rain across Central and NE Florida with Isolated totals of up to 30"! So flooding and wind damage will be big threats over the next 24-48 hours.
Tree branch hits Jim Cantore during Hurricane Ian report: 'Just give me a minute'
Where’s Jim Cantore? It’s a popular question anytime bad weather is in the forecast. Turns out he’s dodging Hurricane Ian storm debris in Punta Gorda, Florida – with mixed results.
Where’s Jim Cantore? It’s a popular question anytime bad weather is in the forecast. Turns out he’s dodging Hurricane Ian storm debris in Punta Gorda, Florida – with mixed results.
Hurricane Ian brings sweeping winds amid making landfall in Florida: videos
As Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday afternoon on Florida’s Gulf Coast, it brought with it damaging winds of up to 150 mph. Shocking videos from Storyful captured some intense incidents as Ian began picking up speed.
As Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday afternoon on Florida’s Gulf Coast, it brought with it damaging winds of up to 150 mph. Shocking videos from Storyful captured some intense incidents as Ian began picking up speed.
Biden warns oil industry not to 'gouge the American people' as Ian hits Florida
Biden said the hurricane “provides no excuse for price increases at the pump."
Biden said the hurricane “provides no excuse for price increases at the pump."
Severe winds by Hurricane Ian destroy pool roofing in Cape Coral: video
Shocking video shows ravaging winds from Hurricane Ian destroying a pool roofing in Cape Coral, Florida. (Video courtesy of Storyful)
Shocking video shows ravaging winds from Hurricane Ian destroying a pool roofing in Cape Coral, Florida. (Video courtesy of Storyful)
Several vehicles submerged as Hurricane Ian batters Fort Meyer Beach
Video footage showed several vehicles submerged in water as Hurricane Ian delivered heavy rain and sweeping winds through Florida. (Video courtesy of Loni Architects via Storyful)
Video footage showed several vehicles submerged in water as Hurricane Ian delivered heavy rain and sweeping winds through Florida. (Video courtesy of Loni Architects via Storyful)
Hurricane Ian seen slamming through Sanibel Island
A time-lapsed view of Hurricane Ian making its way through Florida's Sanibel Island (Video courtesy of Storyful)
A time-lapsed view of Hurricane Ian making its way through Florida's Sanibel Island (Video courtesy of Storyful)
Hurricane Ian moves ashore at Sanibel Island in Florida
Video shows Hurricane Ian as it makes its way through Sanibel Island in Florida. (Video courtesy of Storyful)
Video shows Hurricane Ian as it makes its way through Sanibel Island in Florida. (Video courtesy of Storyful)
Hurricane Ian: Salvation Army Houston sends resources for impacted victims
Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday and the Salvation Army said Wednesday it already began sending resources and personnel to help those affected by the storm.
Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday and the Salvation Army said Wednesday it already began sending resources and personnel to help those affected by the storm.
Hurricane hunters say Ian flight was ‘worst’ of their careers: ‘dropped 1,200 feet instantaneously’
"Your first flight was my worst flight ever," a pilot who flew over Hurricane Ian said. "It was the worst thing you could want to happen as a pilot."
"Your first flight was my worst flight ever," a pilot who flew over Hurricane Ian said. "It was the worst thing you could want to happen as a pilot."
Hurricane Ian may be among top 5 most powerful hurricanes to make US landfall
With top sustained winds of 155 mph, Hurricane Ian is a strong Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, but only four hurricanes have ever struck the U.S. with stronger winds.
With top sustained winds of 155 mph, Hurricane Ian is a strong Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, but only four hurricanes have ever struck the U.S. with stronger winds.
Cuba begins restoring power after Hurricane Ian blacks out island
Thousands of people were evacuated and others left the area ahead of the arrival of Ian, which caused flooding, damaged houses and toppled trees.
Thousands of people were evacuated and others left the area ahead of the arrival of Ian, which caused flooding, damaged houses and toppled trees.
How Hurricane Ian got so nasty so quickly, turbocharged by warm water
Hurricane Ian is quickly gaining monstrous strength as it moves over oceans partly heated up by climate change, just like 30 other Atlantic tropical storms since 2017 that became much more powerful in less than a day.
Hurricane Ian is quickly gaining monstrous strength as it moves over oceans partly heated up by climate change, just like 30 other Atlantic tropical storms since 2017 that became much more powerful in less than a day.
Hurricane Ian: How to get compensated if your flight was canceled
Major airlines are allowing passengers to rebook flights without a fee, but each airline’s travel waiver has different restrictions and deadlines.
Major airlines are allowing passengers to rebook flights without a fee, but each airline’s travel waiver has different restrictions and deadlines.
Pollution from Florida's phosphate mining industry a concern with Hurricane Ian
The polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination when Hurricane Ian comes ashore, environmental groups say.
The polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination when Hurricane Ian comes ashore, environmental groups say.
Texas sends search and rescue crews to Florida to help with Hurricane Ian
Texas Governor Greg Abbott activated Texas A&M Task Force 1 Tuesday to help Florida with Hurricane Ian recovery.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott activated Texas A&M Task Force 1 Tuesday to help Florida with Hurricane Ian recovery.
Hurricane Ian could make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast as a dangerous major hurricane near Tampa Bay
If Hurricane Ian follows a track near the center of the forecast cone, it would be nearly a worst-case scenario for the Tampa Bay area because the powerful winds in Ian's eyewall would plow through the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
If Hurricane Ian follows a track near the center of the forecast cone, it would be nearly a worst-case scenario for the Tampa Bay area because the powerful winds in Ian's eyewall would plow through the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
Hurricane Ian offers important reminder how to care for, use a generator
When Hurricane Ian hits Florida, thousands will likely be left without power. Before a storm heads toward Texas, now is the time to make sure storm-plans are ready to go, if they're needed.
When Hurricane Ian hits Florida, thousands will likely be left without power. Before a storm heads toward Texas, now is the time to make sure storm-plans are ready to go, if they're needed.
Tropical Weather Forecast - September 27, 2022
Hurricane Ian is a major Category 3 Hurricane in the SE Gulf of Mexico with Maximum sustained winds around 120 mph. Ian is forecast to strengthen to an even stronger Category 4 hurricane by Wednesday before making landfall by the afternoon and evening between Tampa and Fort Myers. Major storm surge, tornadoes and devastating flooding will be possible as this hurricane will have widespread impacts all across the state of Florida.
Hurricane Ian is a major Category 3 Hurricane in the SE Gulf of Mexico with Maximum sustained winds around 120 mph. Ian is forecast to strengthen to an even stronger Category 4 hurricane by Wednesday before making landfall by the afternoon and evening between Tampa and Fort Myers. Major storm surge, tornadoes and devastating flooding will be possible as this hurricane will have widespread impacts all across the state of Florida.
Hurricane Ian: Texas sending search-and-rescue team, boats to Florida
With destructive Hurricane Ian expected to strengthen and make landfall in Florida late Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is sending help to the Sunshine State.
With destructive Hurricane Ian expected to strengthen and make landfall in Florida late Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is sending help to the Sunshine State.