[123][117] Strong winds also resulted in a widespread downing of electrical poles, trees and tree limbs, road signs, and traffic signals. Produced by Even a three-foot surge is considered life-threatening. [97] Another from Lee County reportedly died by suicide after seeing the extent of damage done to his property after the storm. [117] Most of the southern portion of the county remained in Ian's northern eyewall for nearly five hours, subjected to extreme wind and over 20 inches (508mm) of rain, which caused catastrophic flooding. Ian became extratropical a few hours later over northeastern South Carolina, and fully dissipated over central North Carolina by 12:00UTC on October1. Schools, universities, and education centers closed on the evening of September23. Many structures fell into the ocean. [103] Coastal flooding impacted 93homes, with 38experiencing substantial damage and 55others suffering minor damage, while several cars on the south side of the Truman Annex were flooded. Hurricane conditions are expected along the east-central Florida coast overnight through early Thursday. At least 17 deaths have been reported in connection with Ian. WebSummerfield, FL is in a very low risk hurricane zone. Florida continues to face "severe and life-threatening storm surges" as Hurricane Ian, which has been downgraded to a Category 1 storm, makes its way across the state. [177], There were sporadic reports of looting and burglaries at several businesses in Lee County, Florida; alleged thefts of non-essential items such as sports apparel and athletic shoes during the height of the storm prompted officials to enforce a curfew in the county. In Delaware, gusts reached 48 miles per hour (77km/h) in Dewey Beach. [211], On March 29, 2023, at the 45th Session of the RA IV Hurricane Committee, the World Meteorological Organization retired the name Ian from its rotating name lists due to the extreme damage and loss of life it caused, particularly in the state of Florida, and it will never be used again for another Atlantic hurricane. What to expect from Hurricane Ian in 5 locations in Florida However Fiona is not expected to make contact with the U.S. mainland. About 250people were rescued. Widespread "catastrophic" flooding is expected across Florida on Thursday, with hurricane-force winds continuing to do damage across central and eastern parts of the state, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). [204][205], Photos and videos of the hurricane were posted throughout social media with a large amount seen on TikTok where videos posted under the hashtag #HurricaneIan had about 3.5 billion views by September 28, while on Instagram there were more than 65,000 posts with the same hashtag. [206] Others provided livestream feeds of their homes and surrounding areas during the hurricane. A 24-hour rainfall total of 4.3in (108.3mm) was measured on Isla de la Juventud. Moderate-to-strong vertical wind shear hindered development of Ian until late the following day; it began rapidly intensifying at 18:00UTC September25. The county also reported minor damage to 367buildings and homes, major damage to 114buildings and homes, and the destruction of 18others. Amazing! [141] Kennedy Space Center received wind gusts as high as 108mph (174km/h), but only minor damage occurred. In addition, the Governor of the Cayman Islands, Martyn Roper, requested for the United Kingdom to further deploy additional military assets to the islands for Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief Operations. [50][51][52][53] Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando said that they would be closing attractions. Almost 10,000customers beyond the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge lost power, roughly one-third of electrical subscribers in the Lower Florida Keys. [199], In 2023, Florida senator Rick Scott introduced the Hurricane Tax Relief Act into the 118th congress, which would enable Ian's victims, as well as victims of Hurricanes Nicole and Fiona in the US and Puerto Rico to more easily claim damage relief on their 2022 tax bills. There are unconfirmed reports of people trapped in Lee County, but Sheriff Carmine Marceno told NBC News that rescue workers wouldn't be able to respond until winds fell below 45 miles per hour. [65] Atlanta Motor Speedway opened their campgrounds to hurricane evacuees. ORLANDO, Fla. Hurricane Ian, now Tropical Storm Ian, will continue to bring heavy rain and dangerous winds over the next few hours for Central Florida. Flooding, high winds and downed trees caused theoutages. "All residents are urged to follow the curfew in place, allowing crews to clear main thoroughfares, and complete search & rescue operations.". Hurricane Ian Path Update, Tracker as Storm Rampages The wave moved into the Caribbean Sea on September21 bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to Trinidad and Tobago, the ABC islands, and the northern coast of South America. @JimmyPatronis has truly walked every step with us on the long path to recovery. [106] An EF2 tornado on the night of September27 overturned multiple cars, shattered windows, damaged several roofs, and toppled a large tree onto an apartment building at Kings Point in Palm Beach County, injuring two people. Summerfield, Florida Residents in these areas should follow any advice given by local officials.". We are getting a significant number of calls of people trapped by water in their homes. A fire station was completely flooded, substantially damaging nearly all of the equipment in the building. Ryan Hall, Y'all 4. SHARE Hurricane Ian likely to hit Floridas west coast on unusual path. [1][15] Ian weakened to a low-end major hurricane with 115mph (185km/h) winds as it emerged off the coast of Cuba and into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico around 14:00UTC. [131] Venice turned off the water supply to the island of Venice, which has since been restored. The ninth public hearing of the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack, scheduled for September 28 was postponed. In all, more than 200homes were destroyed in Charlotte County. Parts of Glades County likely experienced hurricane-force wind gusts, destroying 3structures, causing major damage to 14structures and inflicting minor damage on 25others. Its central pressure continued to fall to a minimum of 947mbar (27.96inHg) before temporarily rising to 952mbar (28.11inHg) by 02:00UTC, when it moved over the Dry Tortugas with winds of 125mph (205km/h). The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", "@ryanhallyall in the top 5 of Youtube's Top 10 on Sept. 29th and 30th. Ian destroyed 2structures, caused major damage to 1,076structures, and inflicted minor impacts on 580others. [44][45] By September27, 55public school districts across the state announced cancellations, many through the end of the week. Building damages alone in Collier County totaled about $2.2billion. Heavy precipitation inundated many areas along the St. Johns River in Lake County, particularly around Astor. Ian brought maximum sustained wind speeds of around 75 miles per hour on Thursday morning, the NHC reports, with the hurricane making its way towards the western Atlantic while continuing to lose strength. [208] Some people who sheltered in place at Walt Disney World documented or livestreamed their experiences and the storm, and in some cases monetized the videos which drew criticism from many. In its most recent key summary, issued at 11pm ET on Monday, the NHC said: "There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge along much of the Florida west coast where a storm surge warning has been issued, with the highest risk from Fort Myers to the Tampa Bay region. As the storm moves away from the shore, it could cause an additional life-threatening hazard: inland flooding. The rainfall alleviated drought conditions throughout much of New Jersey,[158] and lasted until October 5. It went through a full eyewall replacement cycle, hardly blinked, grew by 50% (as measured by its RMW), and delivered the third-highest storm surge since 1913 to Key West in the process. By October18, 29 illnesses and four deaths had been recorded since landfall due to infection from Vibrio vulnificus,[188] at least one of whom was from out of state. Similar impacts occurred on islands north of there through Big Pine Key. Residents prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Ian on September 26, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida. More flooding is expected across eastern Florida on Thursday, as rain is dumped on already-saturated ground. More than 2.3 million Floridians are without power, according to PowerOutage.US, with some western counties reporting a near-100 percent outage. Water entered the first floor of several parking garages, impacting many cars. Hurricane Fiona is heading north and could become "one of the strongest storms to hit Canada" this weekend, according to the National Weather Service Cleveland. At 8 a.m. Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said Ians center was in Brevard County about 40 miles east of Orlando. There have been only four Category 5 hurricanes in the same time period. Ian caused $22.6million in damages throughout Pinellas County. Ian Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Storm surge flooding farther north briefly left some streets impassible, while winds caused isolated and sporadic power outages. Hurricane Ians Scientific Silver Lining | U.S. Geological Survey [92] President Biden said the storm could end up as the deadliest in Florida's history. [93] In an interview on September 29, Marceno said that hundreds of deaths may have occurred, but he and Governor DeSantis later downplayed the remark. Silver Star service was canceled for September 2728 with the northbound Silver Star for September 29 also canceled. [118], The hardest-hit areas were in Lee County, where catastrophic damage occurred as Ian pushed a destructive 1015ft (3.04.6m) storm surge into Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, and Bonita Springs, just south of where its eye made landfall. Flood warnings and marine warnings were issued simultaneously. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Bret had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) at 11 p.m. Monday as it moved west across the Atlantic at 18 mph (30 kph). We were in the eye wall of Cat. 72 hurricanes have been recorded in the Summerfield, FL since 1930. Florida's Division of Emergency Management has warned: "The greatest killer of people during hurricanes is storm surge the dome of water pushed ashore by powerful hurricane winds. The projected path of Tropical Storm Ian, which is expected to be "at or near" major hurricane strength when it hits Florida next week. At 19:05UTC, Ian made landfall on Cayo Costa with sustained winds of 150mph (240km/h) and an estimated central pressure of 941mbar (27.79inHg), becoming the first Category4 hurricane to impact Southwest Florida since Charley in 2004, which made landfall at the same location. Tropical Storm Bret Expected to Dissipate Overnight After #HurricaneIan passes, be careful going outside. Helicopters from Royal Cayman Islands Police Service were also deployed to assist in the operation. [107] Another EF1 tornado damaged several roofs and caused some significant tree damage in Wellington and Loxahatchee. On Facebook, the department posted: "FMFD crews have begun survey and recon operations to assess damage and needs within the City of Fort Myers post Hurricane Ian. Total economic losses were estimated at $56billion by Enki Research. Includes fatalities outside the United States Part of the 2022 North American heat waves. The Sunday Read: The Most Dangerous Person in the World Is [166] A rare request of emergency assistance from the U.S. was approved by Biden on September 30 after Ian passed. cnnweather CNN Heres a list of key locations in Florida that will be impacted by Hurricane Ian and what CNN meteorologists expect to see as the storm moves through. 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Death tolls come from various meteorological agencies. [134] Ian wrought little structural impacts in Indian River County, although a loss of up to 100,000cuyd (76,000m3) of sand was reported, with a replacement expected to cost nearly $4million. [202] This was by far their most ever daily views. Great job everyone on the coverage this week! [99][100] Rainfall in Ponce Inlet was recorded at 31.52 inches (80.1cm). "Early next week, Ian is forecast to move near or over western Cuba as a strengthening hurricane and then approach the Florida peninsula at or near major Hurricane Ian: Hillsborough County | WFLA [117] The Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team was forced to postpone two preseason games due to the storm. of the Port for #KeyWest set Port Condition Zulu ahead of #TropicalStormIan. Hurricane Ian It's expected to keep moving across Florida into parts of Georgia and South Carolina. Tropical Storm Ian could hit Florida as a hurricane early next week. [28] Palmetto service was also truncated for Washington D.C., on September 30[29] and October 1. Storm debris littering a street in the wake of Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022 in Sarasota, Florida. The post read: "We are in call triage mode. [92][94], According to the Florida Medical Examiners Commission, as of February 3, 2023, 149 people were confirmed to have died across Florida as a direct result of Hurricane Ian. [200], The storm had heavy coverage in both traditional media and social media. ", Currently in Fort Myers, Florida. Path [3][88][89][90], In the early morning of September 28, the storm knocked out power to the entirety of Cuba after a collapse of its power grid; it left 11million people without power. 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The hurricane is expected to bring 6 to 12 inches of rain to central West Florida, 4 to 8 inches to the rest of the Florida Peninsula and 4 to 6 inches to the Keys. ET. Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across the area resulting in a nationwide power outage. WebTrack local tropical storms and hurricane activity near Summerfield, FL, with AccuWeather's Localized Hurricane Tracker. Honored to stand with him in solidarity with our first responder community. [85] Ian caused a power outage in Pinar del Ro, cutting power to the entire province, which had a population of 850,000.