From Englewood to Bonita Beach, including Charlotte Harbor, a catastrophic storm surge and devastating surf are anticipated. Residents must immediately abide by any evacuation orders that are in place.
After wreaking significant damage in Cuba, Ian, a destructive Category 4 hurricane that is now just shy of Category 5, is predicted to affect a large region of the state with life-threatening storm surge, potentially catastrophic flooding, and devastating winds.
Current conditions at the Southernmost Point tonight. Reminder, the Florida Keys are under a tropical storm warning, a storm surge watch, and a flood watch.#FloridaKeys #KeyWest #FLKeys #FLwx pic.twitter.com/Es4cb9djBX
— NWS Key West (@NWSKeyWest) September 27, 2022
According to poweroutage.us, approximately 270,000 households and businesses throughout the state are without electricity as Hurricane Ian approaches. The National Weather Service reports that Hurricane Ian’s eyewall, which has deadly winds close to Category 5 strength, has started to make landfall as the system is projected to make landfall tonight around Orlando.
More damage from Kings Point west of Delray Beach last night. Tornado hit around 9:30 p.m. and ripped through this community. pic.twitter.com/sd7tnA1jz0
— Jim Coleman (@JimColeman11) September 28, 2022
The NHC said that at 11 a.m., the center of Ian was about 165 miles south-southwest of Orlando, 50 miles south-southwest of Punta Gorda, and 45 miles west-northwest of Naples. It was heading northeast at 9 mph.
9/28 11am EDT: Eyewall of #Ian moving onshore! Catastrophic storm surge along with destructive waves are expected along the southwest Florida coast from Englewood to Bonita Beach, including Charlotte Harbor. Residents should urgently follow evacuation orders in effect. pic.twitter.com/a82s6OGus6
– NHC Storm Surge (@NHC_Surge) September 28, 2022
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