Hurricane Ian remains Category 1 storm on track to Central Florida
Just before 2 a.m., the center of Hurricane Ian was located about 55 miles south-southeast of Orlando and 55 miles south-southwest of Cape Canaveral. The storm continues to decrease in strength but was still a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. Ian appears to be picking up speed with movement to the northeast at 9 mph.
Just before 2 a.m., the center of Hurricane Ian was located about 55 miles south-southeast of Orlando and 55 miles south-southwest of Cape Canaveral. The storm continues to decrease in strength but was still a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. Ian appears to be picking up speed with movement to the northeast at 9 mph.
Hurricane Ian downgrades to Category 1, dangerous winds, storm surge continue to batter Florida
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida near Cayo Costa just after 3 p.m. ET, bringing catastrophic storm surge and winds to the state.
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida near Cayo Costa just after 3 p.m. ET, bringing catastrophic storm surge and winds to the state.
Cat rescued in Lee County during rushing flood waters from Hurricane Ian
A cat was rescued in Bonita Springs following a storm surge from Hurricane Ian's landfall
A cat was rescued in Bonita Springs following a storm surge from Hurricane Ian's landfall
Hurricane Ian brings heavy rain, wind to Downtown Orlando
Heavy rain has begun to cause flooding in downtown Orlando Wednesday due to Hurricane Ian
Heavy rain has begun to cause flooding in downtown Orlando Wednesday due to Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian downgraded to Category 1, track shifts east
Hurricane Ian was significantly weaker late Wednesday compared to when it made landfall earlier in the day. The center of Hurricane Ian was located about 70 miles southwest of Orlando at 11 p.m. on Wednesday. The storm had decreased in strength, and downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph. Ian continues to move northeast at 8 mph.
Hurricane Ian was significantly weaker late Wednesday compared to when it made landfall earlier in the day. The center of Hurricane Ian was located about 70 miles southwest of Orlando at 11 p.m. on Wednesday. The storm had decreased in strength, and downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph. Ian continues to move northeast at 8 mph.
Hurricane Ian: Strong winds, heavy flooding devastates downtown Fort Myers
Strong winds and heavy rain floods downtown Fort Myers as Hurricane Ian makes its way through Florida.
Strong winds and heavy rain floods downtown Fort Myers as Hurricane Ian makes its way through Florida.
Hurricane Ian maintains intensity after landfall in Florida as Category 4 storm
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida Wednesday afternoon. At 5 p.m., Ian had sustained winds at 120 mph and was crawling inland, located just five miles east of Punta Gorda or 120 miles southwest of Orlando, moving at 8 mph.
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida Wednesday afternoon. At 5 p.m., Ian had sustained winds at 120 mph and was crawling inland, located just five miles east of Punta Gorda or 120 miles southwest of Orlando, moving at 8 mph.
Enormous tree pulled from roots, knocked down during Hurricane Ian
A huge tree in Geneva came down Wednesday during heavy rain and high wind gusts caused by Hurricane Ian.
A huge tree in Geneva came down Wednesday during heavy rain and high wind gusts caused by Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian: Xcel Energy, Red Cross sending people from Minnesota to Florida
Minnesotans are headed to Florida to help out in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which swamped streets and downed trees as it made landfall as a Category 4 storm in southwestern Florida on Wednesday.
Minnesotans are headed to Florida to help out in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which swamped streets and downed trees as it made landfall as a Category 4 storm in southwestern Florida on Wednesday.
Hurricane Ian: Lake County Emergency Information - evacuations, sandbags, shelters, school closings
As Hurricane Ian continues its ways across the Caribbean, it is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane. Florida is within the so-called "cone of uncertainty."
As Hurricane Ian continues its ways across the Caribbean, it is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane. Florida is within the so-called "cone of uncertainty."
Tree branch hits Jim Cantore during Hurricane Ian report: 'Just give me a minute'
Where’s Jim Cantore? It’s a popular question anytime bad weather is in the forecast. Turns out he’s dodging Hurricane Ian storm debris in Punta Gorda, Florida – with mixed results.
Where’s Jim Cantore? It’s a popular question anytime bad weather is in the forecast. Turns out he’s dodging Hurricane Ian storm debris in Punta Gorda, Florida – with mixed results.
Watch: Naples fire station flooded during Hurricane Ian storm surge
The Naples Fire Department had to push a fire truck out of the station bay Wednesday during a storm surge because the truck may have reportedly caught on fire, according to the Fire Chief.
The Naples Fire Department had to push a fire truck out of the station bay Wednesday during a storm surge because the truck may have reportedly caught on fire, according to the Fire Chief.
Biden warns oil industry not to 'gouge the American people' as Ian hits Florida
Biden said the hurricane “provides no excuse for price increases at the pump."
Biden said the hurricane “provides no excuse for price increases at the pump."
7 rescued from Key West waters due to Hurricane Ian
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) in Key West were called to rescue several people from waters as Hurricane Ian approached Florida's west coast.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) in Key West were called to rescue several people from waters as Hurricane Ian approached Florida's west coast.
Hurricane Ian: Salvation Army Houston sends resources for impacted victims
Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday and the Salvation Army said Wednesday it already began sending resources and personnel to help those affected by the storm.
Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday and the Salvation Army said Wednesday it already began sending resources and personnel to help those affected by the storm.
Uber giving free rides to Central Florida shelter locations in preparation of Hurricane Ian
In the midst of Hurricane Ian preparing to make landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday, Uber announced they'll be giving free rides to those who need to get to emergency shelters in Central Florida.
In the midst of Hurricane Ian preparing to make landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday, Uber announced they'll be giving free rides to those who need to get to emergency shelters in Central Florida.
Chiefs-Buccaneers game may be held in Minnesota due to Hurricane Ian
If Sunday's Chiefs-Buccaneers game has to be moved due to Hurricane Ian, it'll be played in Minnesota.
If Sunday's Chiefs-Buccaneers game has to be moved due to Hurricane Ian, it'll be played in Minnesota.
Hurricane hunters say Ian flight was ‘worst’ of their careers: ‘dropped 1,200 feet instantaneously’
"Your first flight was my worst flight ever," a pilot who flew over Hurricane Ian said. "It was the worst thing you could want to happen as a pilot."
"Your first flight was my worst flight ever," a pilot who flew over Hurricane Ian said. "It was the worst thing you could want to happen as a pilot."
Sheltering in place for Hurricane Ian? Florida residents encouraged to fill out this survey
Residents in Florida that are sheltering in place at their homes bracing for Hurricane Ian are being asked to fill out a survey which will help provide critical information to first responders during and after the powerful storm's landfall, state officials announced Wednesday during a news conference.
Residents in Florida that are sheltering in place at their homes bracing for Hurricane Ian are being asked to fill out a survey which will help provide critical information to first responders during and after the powerful storm's landfall, state officials announced Wednesday during a news conference.
Hurricane Ian may be among top 5 most powerful hurricanes to make US landfall
With top sustained winds of 155 mph, Hurricane Ian is a strong Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, but only four hurricanes have ever struck the U.S. with stronger winds.
With top sustained winds of 155 mph, Hurricane Ian is a strong Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, but only four hurricanes have ever struck the U.S. with stronger winds.