Hurricane Ian slams Florida: What we know on Day 2
Now a tropical storm, Ian continues to bring life-threatening flooding, storm surge and high winds to parts of Florida before moving toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
Now a tropical storm, Ian continues to bring life-threatening flooding, storm surge and high winds to parts of Florida before moving toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
Video: Hurricane Ian wipes out Fort Myers Beach, Florida
It’s one of several barrier islands in southwest Florida that were hit hardest by Ian’s wrath.
It’s one of several barrier islands in southwest Florida that were hit hardest by Ian’s wrath.
Florida flamingos ride out Hurricane Ian in bathroom
As Hurricane Ian came ashore Wednesday, millions of Floridians either evacuated or hunkered down at home. That included some of St. Petersburg’s most famous feathered friends.
As Hurricane Ian came ashore Wednesday, millions of Floridians either evacuated or hunkered down at home. That included some of St. Petersburg’s most famous feathered friends.
Ian now downgraded to Tropical Storm after tearing through Florida
In the aftermath of Ian, which has now been downgraded to a Tropical Storm, Florida residents are left to pick up the pieces after it made landfall as a near Category 5 hurricane on Wednesday.
In the aftermath of Ian, which has now been downgraded to a Tropical Storm, Florida residents are left to pick up the pieces after it made landfall as a near Category 5 hurricane on Wednesday.
Thursday afternoon weather forecast with Meteorologist Lena Maria
Our local weather remains very quiet and pleasant, though you may notice an increase in allergens and the dry conditions have created a bit of an elevated fire risk. Our drought has also slightly worsened, and as you can see - really, no rain in sight. As now TS Ian moves away from the Florida coastline, rescue efforts can begin though the road to recovery will be long. Ian looks to strengthen to a Category 1 Hurricane again, before making a 3rd landfall along the Carolina Coastline where a Hurricane Warning is already in effect.
Our local weather remains very quiet and pleasant, though you may notice an increase in allergens and the dry conditions have created a bit of an elevated fire risk. Our drought has also slightly worsened, and as you can see - really, no rain in sight. As now TS Ian moves away from the Florida coastline, rescue efforts can begin though the road to recovery will be long. Ian looks to strengthen to a Category 1 Hurricane again, before making a 3rd landfall along the Carolina Coastline where a Hurricane Warning is already in effect.
Houston Red Cross headed to Florida to help after Hurricane Ian
Houston Red Cross prepares to send over 3,000 volunteers to offer disaster relief in Florida after the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian.
Houston Red Cross prepares to send over 3,000 volunteers to offer disaster relief in Florida after the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian.
Video shows man rescue cat trapped in Hurricane Ian's storm surge
Video from Bonita Springs, Florida, shows the man carefully approach the cat and gently carry it to safety.
Video from Bonita Springs, Florida, shows the man carefully approach the cat and gently carry it to safety.
Watch: Firefighters smash car window to rescue woman from Ian floodwaters
Firefighters in Naples waded through deep floodwater Wednesday to rescue a woman trapped in her car as Hurricane Ian pounded Florida’s west coast.
Firefighters in Naples waded through deep floodwater Wednesday to rescue a woman trapped in her car as Hurricane Ian pounded Florida’s west coast.
Centerpoint Energy mobilizes support to Florida
More than 2 million people are without power in Florida after getting hit by Hurricane Ian. Centerpoint Energy is deploying linemen from Houston to help with power restoration in Florida.
More than 2 million people are without power in Florida after getting hit by Hurricane Ian. Centerpoint Energy is deploying linemen from Houston to help with power restoration in Florida.
Cajun Navy in Florida helping with rescue efforts from Hurricane Ian
Cajun Navy founder Rob Gaudet says teams in Florida have performed dozens of rescues and have requests for hundreds more.
Cajun Navy founder Rob Gaudet says teams in Florida have performed dozens of rescues and have requests for hundreds more.
Florida man, 72, dies after going outside during Hurricane Ian to drain pool, deputies say
A 72-year-old Deltona man drowned after officials say he went outside during Hurricane Ian to drain his pool.
A 72-year-old Deltona man drowned after officials say he went outside during Hurricane Ian to drain his pool.
Clear and pleasant Thursday morning, then sunny and very dry
We will continue to enjoy an outstanding fall weather pattern through the weekend and beyond. Look for some semi-chilly overnights with lows in the 50s and sunny days with very low humidity. As Florida begins the recovery from Hurricane Ian, the storm will make its way toward South Carolina as either a strong tropical storm or a possible hurricane.
We will continue to enjoy an outstanding fall weather pattern through the weekend and beyond. Look for some semi-chilly overnights with lows in the 50s and sunny days with very low humidity. As Florida begins the recovery from Hurricane Ian, the storm will make its way toward South Carolina as either a strong tropical storm or a possible hurricane.
Hurricane Ian: How you can help victims and avoid scams
Several charities are offering ways to help victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida.
Several charities are offering ways to help victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida.
Hurricane Ian downgrades to Category 1, dangerous winds, storm surge continue to batter Florida
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida near Cayo Costa just after 3 p.m. ET, bringing catastrophic storm surge and winds to the state.
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida near Cayo Costa just after 3 p.m. ET, bringing catastrophic storm surge and winds to the state.
Hurricane Ian: Several Houston-area nonprofits in Florida assisting victims
"Driving conditions are impossible if you were to go out there right now. There's debris falling from buildings, trees are coming down," said Paul Middendorf, Director of Crowdsource Rescue, a non-profit that came into existence after Hurricane Harvey.
"Driving conditions are impossible if you were to go out there right now. There's debris falling from buildings, trees are coming down," said Paul Middendorf, Director of Crowdsource Rescue, a non-profit that came into existence after Hurricane Harvey.
Thursday morning weather forecast
We get to enjoy more stellar weather across SE Texas! Ridge of high pressure remains dominant across the region and that means very dry air in place and quiet weather. Look for pleasant nights in the 50s and 60s with near average temperatures in the upper 80s to near 90 during the afternoon. We are still tracking Hurricane Ian which made landfall as a Category 4 150 mph tropical cyclone this afternoon near Cayo Costa, Florida. Ian will weaken as it crosses the Florida peninsula tonight and Friday. But it will still pose a huge flood risk and produce some damaging wind.
We get to enjoy more stellar weather across SE Texas! Ridge of high pressure remains dominant across the region and that means very dry air in place and quiet weather. Look for pleasant nights in the 50s and 60s with near average temperatures in the upper 80s to near 90 during the afternoon. We are still tracking Hurricane Ian which made landfall as a Category 4 150 mph tropical cyclone this afternoon near Cayo Costa, Florida. Ian will weaken as it crosses the Florida peninsula tonight and Friday. But it will still pose a huge flood risk and produce some damaging wind.
FOX 26’s Matthew Seedorff joins Hurricane Hunters for Ian coverage
As Hurricane Ian was strengthening and moving towards Florida, Matthew Seedorff got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly into the storm with a crew of hurricane hunters.
As Hurricane Ian was strengthening and moving towards Florida, Matthew Seedorff got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly into the storm with a crew of hurricane hunters.
FOX 26?s Matthew Seedorff joins Hurricane Hunters for Ian coverage
As Hurricane Ian was strengthening and moving towards Florida, Matthew Seedorff got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly *into* the storm with a crew of hurricane hunters.
As Hurricane Ian was strengthening and moving towards Florida, Matthew Seedorff got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly *into* the storm with a crew of hurricane hunters.
Florida residents brace themselves as Hurricane Ian makes landfall
Residents in Florida are in for a grueling couple of days after Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday.
Residents in Florida are in for a grueling couple of days after Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday.
Hurricane Ian could worsen ongoing homeowners insurance crisis
10 insurance companies have recently failed, including one covering Texas homeowners.
10 insurance companies have recently failed, including one covering Texas homeowners.