Hurricane Ian is set to hit Florida. Check landfall timing, speed, warning
Hurricane Ian hit Cuba on Tuesday and tore out the electricity supplies to the entire island nation, with millions affected by the absence of electricity. It is now heading towards Florida.
By ET Spotlight Special |
Agencies
Hurricane Ian has been upgraded to a category four storm by the meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center as it has already hit Cuba. The electricity supply has affected the whole island nation, with millions affected by it. The storm named Ian is headed towards Florida at great speed and is expected to make landfall in the next few hours. The expected speed is 140 miles per hour.
The storm is set to hit in between Fort Myers and Tampa. 2,5 million people, as of now, have been asked to evacuate. Those without a home can request support at Homeless Service Network in Central Florida.
The general advice is to stay with friends for those who live in evacuation areas. Five high schools have been used as shelters in Orange County, which can be approached. Pet-friendly centers have also been informed to the general population.
The American Red Cross and the Salvation Army are in full swing with their assistance. Food and water are provided at their shelters. People are requested to get their medicines.
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As it approached Cuba on Tuesday, Hurricane Ian strengthened to a Category 3 storm. Hurricane Ian will now make its way to Florida.
As it approached Cuba on Tuesday, Hurricane Ian strengthened to a Category 3 storm. Hurricane Ian will now make its way to Florida.
There will be catastrophic damage: Roof decking and gable ends on well-built framed homes may sustain significant damage or be removed. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, obstructing many roads.
There will be catastrophic damage: Roof decking and gable ends on well-built framed homes may sustain significant damage or be removed. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, obstructing many roads.
Ian, a Category 3 hurricane, is expected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday or early Thursday morning. However, the exact path, timing, and intensity remain unknown.
Ian, a Category 3 hurricane, is expected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday or early Thursday morning. However, the exact path, timing, and intensity remain unknown.
At about 4:30 a.m. A hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph made landfall in Cuba's Pinar del Rio Province, about southwest of the town of La Coloma.
At about 4:30 a.m. A hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph made landfall in Cuba's Pinar del Rio Province, about southwest of the town of La Coloma.
Approximately 40,000 people were evacuated in Pinar del Rio province, which bore the brunt of the storm.
Approximately 40,000 people were evacuated in Pinar del Rio province, which bore the brunt of the storm.
Hurricane officials warned of strong winds and storm surges in the area, which could cause water levels near the Cuban coast to rise up to 14 feet above average.
Hurricane officials warned of strong winds and storm surges in the area, which could cause water levels near the Cuban coast to rise up to 14 feet above average.
The hurricane is expected to produce a storm surge and damaging winds by the middle of the week for much of Florida's west coast.
The hurricane is expected to produce a storm surge and damaging winds by the middle of the week for much of Florida's west coast.
Flooding could be severe in Tampa, Orlando, and St. Petersburg.
Flooding could be severe in Tampa, Orlando, and St. Petersburg.
Follow the instructions of the authorities, seek immediate shelter, and avoid glass doors and windows, as well as skylights.
Follow the instructions of the authorities, seek immediate shelter, and avoid glass doors and windows, as well as skylights.