Hurricane Ian: Waves flood Key West roads as storm intensifies to Category 4
After spending most of Thursday as a tropical storm, Ian has been upgraded to a hurricane again as it hits the South Carolina coastline.
President Joe Biden has declared a state of emergency for the state.
Ian is expected to land somewhere near Charleston, South Carolina around 2pm today. Parts of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina will experience life-threatening floods, storm surges, and strong winds, according to the National Hurricane Center.
“Ian could rise slightly before making landfall and is projected to weaken rapidly in the southeastern United States late Friday into Saturday,” the advisory said.
Meanwhile, dozens of rescue operations are underway across Florida after unprecedented flooding from one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded in the United States.
Thousands of people are stranded across the state as Coast Guard helicopters were seen pulling people from roofs after several feet of water rushed into neighborhoods. About 2.5 million people remain without electricity.
According to the latest estimates, damage and economic losses caused by Hurricane Ian could be as high as $120 billion.
Time-lapse video shows rapid flooding on Florida Island when Hurricane Ian causes dangerous storm surge
A time-lapse video of an island crossing begins with wind and heavy rain, but the road soon completely covers the median and turns into a surging wave halfway up the road sign.
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
Marousha MuzaffarSep 30, 2022 06:12
Mayor Sanibel writes inspiring letter after Ian: ‘Our lives and our island changed forever’
“Our lives and our island have changed forever,” the mayor of the Florida island torn apart by Hurricane Ian wrote a touching letter to residents.
Sanibel Island was cut off after the only bridge connecting it and Captiva to the mainland took the brunt of a historic hurricane and was partially torn off.
“I struggle to find words to express how I feel. I’m sure most of us have seen the last four days. All our lives and our islands have changed forever.” “What we do tomorrow, and in the days and months ahead, will redefine and strengthen our communities,” wrote Mayor Holly Smith.
Read the full text by Ethan Friedman here:
Mayor Sanibel writes inspiring letter after island ripped apart by Hurricane Ian
A badly damaged bridge is the only way to access communities on Sanibel and Captiva islands
Marousha MuzaffarSep 30, 2022 06:04
ICYMI: Firefighters evacuate Orlando nursing home as Storm Ian hits Florida
Firefighters evacuate Orlando nursing home as storm Ian ravages Florida
Graham MasseySep 30, 2022 06:03
ICYMI: Ian repowers Hurricane as it approaches South Carolina
Ian regained strength over the Atlantic and became a hurricane again, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
The storm weakened over Florida and was downgraded to a tropical storm. Hurricane Ian is predicted to hit South Carolina today as a Category 1 hurricane.
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Ian repowers the hurricane as it approaches South Carolina
The storm is predicted to make landfall again on Friday
Marousha Muzaffar30 September 2022 06:00
Woman Braves Hurricane Ian Flood to Check on Stranger’s Mom
Christine Bomlitz became more distraught as Hurricane Ian raged through southwestern Florida on Wednesday. Hours passed and she still hadn’t heard from her 84-year-old mother.
Thursday morning has arrived. The storm passed overnight. But still no words.
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Woman Braves Hurricane Ian Flood to Check on Stranger’s Mom
Kristin Bomlitz was worried when Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida
Marousha MuzaffarSep 30, 2022 05:57
Homes washed away by Hurricane Ian, memories of barrier islands
On the road to Fort Myers Beach, cars were left abandoned in the driveway when the storm surge of Hurricane Ian flooded their engines and prevented drivers from continuing. Broken trees, boat trailers and other debris litter the road.
It’s made worse in seaside tourist cities, many of which have been flattened by ferocious winds and powerful storm surges generated by Category 4 hurricanes.
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Homes washed away by Hurricane Ian, memories of barrier islands
The car was left abandoned and stalled on the road to Fort Myers Beach when the storm surge of Hurricane Ian flooded the engine and prevented the driver from continuing.
Marousha MuzaffarSep 30, 2022 05:48
Donald Trump avoids filing fraud lawsuit by staying in Florida as Hurricane Ian hits
Donald Trump avoided depositions in fraud lawsuit by remaining in Florida while Hurricane Ian hit. was. It accuses Mr. Trump, his children, and the Trump Organization of committing deception and fraud.
This is unlike the lawsuit filed earlier this month by New York Attorney General Letitia James, which similarly accused Trump and others of fraud and allegedly overvalued his fortune by billions of dollars. there is
Read the full article by Andrew Buncombe here.
Trump avoids fraud testimony by staying in Florida as Hurricane Ian hits
“I expressed my surprise, but they indicated that they were jumping anyway.”
Marousha MuzaffarSep 30, 2022 05:32
Don Lemon got scolded for turning NOAA Hurricane Ian interview into climate crisis discussion
As Ian approached the U.S., Jamie Rohm, director of the National Hurricane Center at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, raised eyebrows when he appeared to dispute linking the storm to the climate crisis in an interview. . CNN.
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Don Lemon got scolded for turning NOAA Hurricane Ian interview into climate crisis discussion
Scientific consensus says climate crisis will exacerbate extreme weather
Marousha MuzaffarSep 30, 2022 05:25
Study finds climate change has increased rainfall in Ian by 10%
A quick study by two scientists found that climate change caused Hurricane Ian to have 10% more precipitation than it would have without global warming.
Read Seth Borenstein’s full story here.
Study finds climate change has increased rainfall in Ian by 10%
A quick study by two scientists found that climate change caused Hurricane Ian to rain 10% more than it would have if it hadn’t been for things like global warming.
Marousha MuzaffarSep 30, 2022 05:20
Why you shouldn’t linger in hurricane floods
Hurricane Ian has shared a video of several people swimming in flood waters as Hurricane Ian hits Florida with winds in excess of 150 miles per hour. Read here for why you shouldn’t do the same.
Why you shouldn’t linger in hurricane floods
Multiple areas of Florida were left underwater in the aftermath of this week’s Hurricane Ian
Marousha MuzaffarSep 30, 2022 05:10
