"I haven't experienced anything close to this in over 30 years." 4 Hurricane Ian for over 5 hours and the back side was the worst," Seidel said. The Weather Channel's Mike Seidel posted video from Fort Myers as Ian moved in. ET) Seidel: 'Never Seen Anything Like It' Outages now stretch up and across the state to Volusia County. The highest numbers are 443,000 in Lee County and 253,000 in Sarasota County, according to. More than 1.8 million power outages are being reporting, affecting millions of people in at least 18 counties. Muster that Collier Courage, know we are here working for you as swiftly as we can, and above all, be safe." (9:06 p.m. tomorrow is going to be frustrating and heartbreaking for many. Tomorrow we will have a better idea of the extent of damage. "Our incredible public safety professionals are out there right now rescuing people and taking them to shelters," the Collier County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook update. ET) People Being Rescued in Collier County Each outage can represent several people in a household or building, or a business or shared utility account. More than 2 million power outages are being reported in more than 20 counties from Southwest Florida where Ian came ashore, up and across the state to areas around Daytona Beach on the state's Atlantic Coast, according to. Here are our updates as the news unfolded Wednesday. The storm continues to bring dangerous conditions to parts of Florida as it moves across the peninsula. Hurricane Ian roared ashore Wednesday afternoon in Southwest Florida, leaving people trapped in rising storm surge, blowing homes apart and leaving millions without power in at least 20 counties. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.You can track Ian here or sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Stay tuned to your Storm Station for the latest!Ĭopyright 2022 Sunbeam Television Corp. Also, the outer bands could spin up an isolated tornado. Other possible impacts for South Florida will be gusty winds between 30-40+ mph as some of the occasional outer bands move in and out. For now, about 3 to 8 inches of rain possible. Rain and flooding will be our biggest worry here in South Florida and a more Eastward track would imply these totals going up. The probability continues to grow that tropical storm-force winds 39+ mph will be experienced in the Lower to Middle Florida Keys. There is also one in effect from Card Sound Bridge to Anclote River and Tampa Bay.Ībout 2 to 4 ft Storm Surge possible for the Florida Keys. Storm Surge Watch in effect for the Florida Keys from Card Sound Bridge Westward to Key West and the Dry Tortugas. Unfortunately with Ian forecast to be a major storm just to our West, strong winds blowing onshore during times of high tide could cause flooding. King Tides are returning this week, so water levels will be running higher than normal. The Florida Keys from the 7 mile bridge to Key West, including the Dry Tortugas under a Tropical Storm Warning and now the West coast from Englewood to Clearwater, including Tampa Bay under a Hurricane Watch.Ī Tropical Storm Watch is also now in effect for the middle Keys. In fact, the surge around Tampa could be significant between 5 to 8 feet and they have not been directly impacted by a storm since 1921. However, it seems like the more Eastward track is becoming more likely. That is why the cone of concern remains pretty wide towards the end of the forecast period.Ī track closer to the East coast would mean landfall happens sooner and more impacts expected across South Florida due to the fact that we will be on the wettest side.Ī track more to the West would mean that landfall would happen later and there would be a prolonged event of heavy rain, wind and flooding for Florida and around vulnerable areas like Tampa. Models continue to show a large spread after 72 hours showing that the exact track is still uncertain and would change the potential impacts throughout the state, including South Florida can experience with Ian close by. Therefore, a track very near or over the West-Central coast of Florida is becoming more likely. A slower forward speed is expected on Day 3 and most models along with The National Hurricane center have shifted the forecast track slightly to the East. It should be a major hurricane when it moves near or over Western Cuba tonight. Hurricane Ian becomes the 4th hurricane of the season and is forecast to rapidly intensify in the Northwestern Caribbean Sea. Before and after Ian: New aerial images show hurricane’s devastating impact.1st responders from 16 South Florida agencies head to Lee County to help Ian victims.DeSantis defends timing of Lee County officials’ evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ian.Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Drive at Dolphin Mall accepting donations to support West Coast survivors.
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