Hurricane Ian: Waves flood roads in Key West as storm strengthens to Category 4
After spending most of Thursday as a tropical storm, Ian has now been upgraded to a hurricane again as it targets the South Carolina coastline.
President Joe Biden has issued an emergency declaration for the state.
Ian is expected to make landfall somewhere near Charleston, South Carolina, around 2 p.m. today. It will produce life-threatening flooding, storm surge and strong winds in Florida, Georgia and parts of North and South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center.
“Ian is likely to strengthen slightly before making landfall and is expected to weaken rapidly in the southeastern U.S. Friday night through Saturday,” an advisory said.
Meanwhile, dozens of rescue operations have been launched in Florida following unprecedented flooding from one of the most powerful hurricanes in U.S. history.
Thousands were stranded across the state as Coast Guard helicopters were seen saving people from rooftops after feet of water poured into communities. About 2.5 million people are still without electricity.
Damage and economic damage from Hurricane Ian could be as high as $120 billion, according to the latest estimates.
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Show Latest Update 1664524860 Ian Florida Meteorologist Says ‘One in a Thousand Rain Event’
ICYMI: Hurricane Ian will go down in history as one of the worst hurricanes to make landfall in the United States, with a triple impact threat: severe surge, wind and rain. Vivid lightning and clear eyes show rapid enhancement near landing. Rain event northwest of track in 1 in 1000 years,” tweeted Jeff Berardelli, chief meteorologist for WFLA-TV (Tampa Bay).
Graeme Massey September 30, 2022 09:01
1664521838 Charleston residents asked to stay home as Hurricane Ian heads to South Carolina
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg is asking residents of South Carolina’s largest city to stay home and stay away from the danger of Hurricane Ian heading to the city.
The storm re-intensified into a hurricane Thursday afternoon and is expected to make landfall in the state today.
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Charleston residents asked to stay home as Hurricane Ian heads to city
Storm could bring up to 7 feet of storm surge to South Carolina coast
Maroosha Muzaffar September 30, 2022 08:10
1664520876 Luxury McLaren P1 washed out of Florida garage and submerged in water after Hurricane Ian
ICYMI: A McLaren P1 worth about $1 million was washed out of its owner’s garage and submerged in several feet of water as Hurricane Ian swept through Florida.
The video was posted on social media by a luxury car owner in Naples, Florida.
McLaren worth over $1 million washed out of garage and overwhelmed by Hurricane Ian
‘Car goes through garage,’ wrote owner of McLaren P1 worth over $1 million while sharing an underwater photo
Graeme Massey September 30, 2022 07:54
1664520601 Orlando International Airport reopens today
Orlando International Airport will reopen after being forced to close for two days today by Hurricane Ian.
In a statement, officials said the airport will resume flights “from noon ET Friday.”
The statement added that the decision to reopen was made after “a thorough investigation of any property damage and careful consideration of the safety and security of the traveling public and airport employees”.
Tampa and Jacksonville International Airports also reopened today.
Maroosha Muzaffar September 30, 2022 07:50
1664520011 Cubans suffer from power outage caused by hurricane
The government has not said how many people remain without electricity, but electricity authorities said only 10 percent of Havana’s 2 million people had electricity on Thursday.
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Power outages from hurricane continue, Cubans suffer
Last week, Ivette Garrido hurriedly put 6kg of subsidized chicken allotted to her family by the Cuban government in the freezer, happy to have meat to survive Hurricane Ian
Maroosha Muzaffar September 30, 2022 07:40
1664518602 Hurricane Ian headed to Carolina after hitting Florida
A resurgent Hurricane Ian is ravaging the South Carolina coast and the historic city of Charleston, with forecasters predicting storm surge and flooding.
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Hurricane Ian heads to Carolina after hitting Florida
Resurgent Hurricane Ian is ravaging South Carolina’s coast and historic city of Charleston, as forecasters predict storm surge and flooding
Maroosha Muzaffar September 30, 2022 07:16
1664518240 At Florida trailer park, survivor speaks of Ian’s anger
As Ian’s winds swept through this Gulf Coast trailer park, they howled so loudly that residents felt they would be lifted off the ground or even blown away.
Many homes in this community of North Fort Myers are now crumpled and divided. Hurricane Ian pulled, twisted and bent their metal roofs and damaged their wooden structures.
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At a trailer park in Florida, survivors speak of Ian’s anger
Ian’s gusts of wind roared through trailer parking lots along the Gulf Coast with such force that residents felt they would be lifted off the ground and even blown away
Maroosha Muzaffar September 30, 2022 07:10
1664517756 Biden warns Hurricane Ian could be ‘deadliest in Florida history’
ICYMI: Hurricane Ian could be Florida’s worst storm ever, President Joe Biden said at Thursday’s briefing.
“This is probably the deadliest hurricane in Florida history,” Mr Biden told FEMA staff at a briefing at FEMA headquarters.
The president said federal officials had received “early reports” that there could be “significant loss of life” after the storm, but he also said that search and rescue operations had begun before dawn to help those “trapped” and in desperate need of help. state”, including water rescues by Coast Guard personnel.
Andrew Feinberg of The Independent has more reporting from Washington, DC.
Biden warns Hurricane Ian could be ‘deadliest in Florida history’
Mr Biden said he has spoken to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis four or five times
Graeme Massey September 30, 2022 07:02
1664517698 Hurricane Ian video of ‘street shark’ swimming in floodwater is real
When Hurricane Ian swept through Florida, it brought with it a long-running hoax about marine life swimming in suburban floodwaters. A viral video of a shark swimming in a Fort Myers backyard has now been identified as raw footage.
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Hurricane Ian video of ‘street shark’ swimming in floodwater is real
Experts are divided over the identity of the aquatic animal, with some claiming it was a shark
Maroosha Muzaffar September 30, 2022 07:01
1664514755Timelapse video shows flooding on Florida island as Hurricane Ian creates dangerous storm surge
A time-lapse video of an intersection on the island begins with high winds and heavy rain, but the road quickly gives way to rough waters that completely cover the middle and rise in the middle of the signpost.
Video shows rapid flooding on Florida island as Hurricane Ian brings storm surge
Storm surges of up to 18 feet are expected in the area
Maroosha Muzaffar September 30, 2022 06:12