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This article is about the Atlantic hurricane in 2022. For other storms of the same name, see Tropical Storm Ian.

Hurricane Ian
Current storm status
Category 4 hurricane (1-min mean)
Satellite image
Forecast map
As of:2:00 a.m. EDT (06:00 UTC) September 28
Location:25°12′N 83°00′W / 25.2°N 83.0°W / 25.2; -83.0 (Hurricane Ian) ± 15 nm
About 95 mi (155 km) SW of Naples, Florida
Sustained winds:135 kn (155 mph; 250 km/h) (1-min mean)
gusting to 165 kn (190 mph; 305 km/h)
Pressure:936 mbar (27.64 inHg)
Movement:NNE at 9 kn (10 mph; 17 km/h)
See more detailed information.

Hurricane Ian is a very powerful hurricane that is currently impacting South Florida after striking the Cayman Islands and western Cuba; it is the ninth named storm, fourth hurricane, and second major hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.

Ian originated from a tropical wave that was located by the National Hurricane Center east of the Windward Islands on September 19. Two days later, the wave moved into the Caribbean Sea, where it brought winds and heavy rain to the ABC islands, Trinidad and Tobago, and the northern coasts of Venezuela and Colombia on September 21–22.[1][2][3] It showed signs of development into a tropical depression later that day, as convection increased and became more focused.

After strengthening into Tropical Storm Ian, it intensified into a hurricane as it neared the Cayman Islands, before rapidly intensifying to a high-end Category 3 hurricane as it made landfall in western Cuba. Significant storm surge and heavy rainfall affected Cuba and the entire province of Pinar del Río lost power. It slightly weakened over land but restrengthened once it moved into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, becoming a High-end Category 4 hurricane early on September 28, as it progressed towards the west coast of Florida.

Meteorological history

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

On September 19, the NHC began tracking a tropical wave to the east of the Windward Islands for possible gradual development.[4] Two days later, the disturbance passed over Trinidad and Tobago as it entered the southeast Caribbean, and then near to the ABC Islands and to the northern coast of South America on September 22. During that day, as the disturbance tracked west-northwestward, it showed signs of increasing organization. Strong wind shear of 30–35 mph (45–55 km/h) generated by the upper-level outflow from Hurricane Fiona was, however, inhibiting development of a tropical depression.[3] Even so, a well-defined circulation was able to form within the disturbance that day; its convection then increased and become persistent overnight into the next day, resulting in it being designated Tropical Depression Nine early on September 23.[5]

Radar of Hurricane Ian at 10 AM on September 28, 2022, just a few hours from landfall.

By 03:00 UTC on September 24, the depression's wind speed had increased to 40 mph (65 km/h), and thus was given the name Ian. At approximately 08:30 UTC on September 27, a rapidly intensifying Ian made landfall on western Cuba with sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h), becoming the strongest tropical cyclone to impact Pinar del Río Province since Hurricane Gustav in 2008.[6][7] Ian weakened some over land, but remained a major hurricane as it emerged off the coast of Cuba and into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico around 14:00 UTC.[8] After going through an eyewall replacement cycle, Ian quickly strengthened, reaching Category 4 intensity at 09:00 UTC on September 28.[9] By 10:35 UTC on September 28, Ian strengthened further to 155 mph (250 km/h) as it neared Southwest Florida.[10]

Current storm information

Hurricane Ian late at night, Florida, GOES-East GEOCOLOR satellite moving image on 27 September 2022

As of 2:00 a.m. EDT (06:00 UTC) September 28, Hurricane Ian is located within 15 nautical miles of 25°12′N 83°00′W / 25.2°N 83.0°W / 25.2; -83.0 (Ian), about 95 miles (155 km) southwest of Naples, Florida. Maximum sustained winds are about 105 knots (120 mph; 195 km/h) with gusts up to 135 knots (155 mph; 250 km/h). The minimum barometric pressure is 953 mbar (28.14 inHg), and the system is moving north-northeast at 9 knots (10 mph; 17 km/h). Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the center of Ian, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center.

For the latest official information, see:

Watches and warnings

Hurricane Warning
Hurricane conditions
expected within 36 hours.
Tropical Storm Warning
Tropical storm conditions expected within 36 hours.
Storm Surge Warning
Life-threatening inundation from storm surge possible within 36 hours.
Storm Surge Watch
Life-threatening inundation from storm surge possible within 48 hours.

Preparations

Jamaica

The Government of Jamaica issued Tropical Storm Watches For the Island of Jamaica Friday 23th September 2022. Along with the Watch Jamaica also issued a flood warning and Marine Warnings at that time as well.[11]

Cayman Islands

The government of the Cayman Islands issued hurricane watches for its three islands – Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman – on September 23 at 21:00 UTC as Ian was projected to pass over the British Overseas Territory as a hurricane.[11] The National Emergency Operations Centre had gone into full activation mode. Along with the Emergency Services, the Cayman Islands Regiment and Cayman Islands Coast Guard saw the full mobilization and deployments of their personnel. In addition, the Governor of the Cayman Islands, Martyn Roper, requested from United Kingdom to further deploy additional military assets to the islands for the Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) Operations. Subsequently HMS Medway was deployed to the Cayman Islands. Helicopters from Royal Cayman Islands Police Service were also deployed to assist in the operation. At the time one of the helicopters was deployed to the Turks and Caicos Islands prior to the development of Ian to assist recovery efforts there after the passage of Hurricane Fiona. The Royal Navy also deployed its helicopter to assist. Schools, universities, and education centres to closed at the end of September 23. On September 24 at 18:00 UTC, the hurricane watch for Grand Cayman was upgraded to hurricane warning and hurricane watches for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman were changed to a tropical storm watch. Flood warnings along with marine warnings were also issued for Grand Cayman.[12] The Cayman Islands Airports Authority were to continue to operate the airports until the afternoon of September 25, by which the airports would close down and all the aircrafts at the airports were to be evacuated out.

Cuba

Authorities in Cuba issued evacuation orders for around 50,000 people in the Pinar del Rio province and set up around 55 shelters prior to the storm. State media also stated that steps were being taken to protect food and crops in warehouses. Locals removed fishing boats in Havana and city workers inspected and unclogged storm drains.[13][14]

United States

Amtrak suspended its Auto Train service for September 27–28 and truncated the September 26 southbound Silver Star at Jacksonville, Florida, on September 27. Silver Star service was also cancelled entirely for September 27–28 with the northbound Silver Star for September 29 also cancelled.[15] The ninth public hearing of the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack, scheduled for September 28, was postposned.[16]

Florida

Weather Prediction Center Excessive Rainfall 3-Day Outlook for September 27-30.
The Weather Prediction Center Excessive Rainfall 3-Day Outlook for September 28-31.

On September 24, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for the entire state of Florida.[17] Tampa Bay area schools also announced closures, and several colleges and universities, including the University of South Florida, the University of Tampa, and Eckerd College announced that they were cancelling classes and closing.[18][19] The St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport announced that the airport was closing for evacuation mandates.[20] The Artemis 1 launch was delayed due to the storm.[21] On the same day, president Joe Biden approved a state of emergency declaration for Florida.[22] Additionally, the Biden Administration declared a public health emergency for Florida as well.[23] Numerous airports and ports, including in Tampa, Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Key West announced that they would be suspending operations.[24][25][26] Walt Disney World stated that they would be closing attractions.[27]

Storm Prediction Center Tornado Watch #545.
Storm Prediction Center Mesoscale Discussion 1834 saying conditions are favorable for tornadoes.

At around 300,000 people may be evacuated from areas of Hillsborough County with schools and other locations being used as shelters. Governor DeSantis mobilized 5,000 Florida state national guard troops with another 2,000 on standby in neighboring states.[14] Officials in Tallahassee and nearby cities, removed debris and monitored the cities power lines and storm-water systems to make sure the infrastructure systems were prepared and secure.[28]

The college football game between the East Carolina Pirates and the South Florida Bulls was moved from South Florida's stadium in Tampa to Boca Raton.[29] The Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League moved practices from Tampa down to Miami.[30]

Georgia

In Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp ordered the activation of the State Operations Center on September 26 to begin preparations for the impact of the storm in the later part of the week.[28] Many farmers prepared prior to the storm by turning off irrigation systems to attempt to dry out the ground and harvest what they could, as much of the states cotton crop has not been harvested yet.[31]

South Carolina

The college football game between the South Carolina State Bulldogs and South Carolina Gamecocks scheduled for October 1 at 12:00 p.m. was moved up to September 29 at 7:00 p.m. in preparation for the storm.[32]

Impact

Cuba

Striking western Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane, Ian caused extensive damage throughout Pinar del Río and Mayabeque provinces. The storm made landfall at 4:30 ET on September 27, in Pinar del Río province.[33] A peak wind gust of 129 mph (208 km/h) was observed in San Juan y Martínez. A 24-hour rainfall total of 4.26 in (108.3 mm) was measured on Isla de la Juventud. Significant storm surge inundation occurred along the coasts of the Gulf of Guanahacabibes and Isla de la Juventud.[34] Ian caused a power outage in the province of Pinar del Río, cutting power to the entire province, which had a population of 850,000.[35] The Cuba Institute of Meteorology located in Havana reported a sustained wind of 56 mph (90 km/h) with a gust to 87 mph (140 km/h) during the afternoon of September 27.[36] Two people were killed in Cuba, a man in San Juan y Martínez who was electrocuted while disconnecting a wind turbine used for irrigating his field, and a 43-year-old woman who died when one of the walls of her house collapsed.[37][38]

In the early morning of September 28, the storm knocked out power to the entirety of Cuba after a collapse of its power grid, which left 11 million without power.[39][38] As of September 28, two people have died as a direct result of Hurricane Ian, with many missing.[40]

Florida

Several tornado touchdowns were reported in South Florida as the storm approached on September 27,[41] one of which severely damaged over 15 aircraft and several hangars at the North Perry Airport in Broward County.[42] Tropical-storm-force winds began to be observed at Key West International Airport prior to 22:00 UTC (18:00 EDT) that same day;[43] the City of Key West subsequently recorded its third-highest storm surge since 1913.[44] The areas between Longboat Key and Bonita Beach are projected to have in between 6–18 feet (1.8–5.5 m) of storm surge.[45] The city of Venice has turned off water supply to the Island of Venice.[46]

On September 28, at 10:46 EST, the National Weather Service of Tampa Bay issued an extremely rare “Extreme Wind Warning” for winds up to 150 mph.[47] Minutes later, the National Hurricane Center published Advisory 24 on Hurricane Ian saying the “extremely dangerous eyewall of Ian moving onshore”.[48] Minutes after the Tampa Bay national Weather service issued there annoucment. The Tampa Bay School District cancelled school until Friday[49]. Amazon has also cancelled Warehouse Operations in some facilities.[50] 2000 flights were cancelled as a direct result of Hurricane Ian.[51]

See also

References

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