September 2022 – Page 9 – Weather Preppers

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issues State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. — As Hurricane Ian has made landfall in Florida, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency on Wednesday in advance of potentially severe weather. Cooper’s declaration allows for farm equipment to be moved out of flood-prone areas. “The most serious concern that we have is flooding, particularly the more west it moves,” Cooper told WRAL News during a Wednesday groundbreaking event in Raleigh. “We know the potential for landslides in…

Fayetteville hotels begin welcoming Florida residents escaping Hurricane Ian

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Florida residents traveling up Interstate 95 to flee the wrath of Hurricane Ian have a new micro-website to help them find available hotel rooms and other resources in the Fayetteville area. The site lists nearly three dozen hotels and motels and their room availability, as well as other hurricane-related resources in Cumberland County. For those traveling with pets, the site can help families find pet-friendly rooms. Already, cars with Florida tags have…

Ian Makes Landfall in Florida as Category 4 Hurricane

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Hurricane Ian made landfall on the west coast of Florida this afternoon with maximum sustained winds estimated at 150 mph, making it a strong Category 4 storm. Ian is the strongest hurricane to hit that area of Florida in decades. The storm’s impact will be felt in South Texas and the western Gulf of Mexico. The National Weather Service predicts the hurricane will produce waves as high as eight to 12…

Hurricane Ian makes landfall in southwest Florida

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The storm has forced millions to evacuate. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday in southwest Florida as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the U.S., swamping city streets with water and smashing trees along the coast. The hurricane’s center struck Wednesday afternoon near Cayo Costa, a protected barrier island just west of heavily populated Fort Myers. The massive storm was expected to trigger flooding across a wide area of…

Aid sent to Florida in response to Hurricane Ian by Central, South Texas Region of American Red Cross

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Before the storm, the Red Cross moved truckloads of additional cots, blankets and comfort kits, along with tens of thousands of relief supplies into the region. SAN ANTONIO — The Central and South Texas Region of the American Red Cross is responding to Hurricane Ian by sending help to Florida to assist those who may be in need. The organization sent a press release saying they have sent four volunteers from across the region to…

Hurricane Ian hit Florida as a Category 4. Only 4 storms in U.S. history made landfall as Category 5.

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday as a powerful Category 4 storm — just a few miles per hour shy of a Category 5. Only five hurricanes that have made landfall in the U.S. have been labeled Category 5. Hurricane strength is measured on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. As the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration explains, the scale ranges from Category 1 — which has 75 to 95 mph winds and can…

Hurricane Ian makes landfall on Florida's southwest coast as major Category 4 storm: Live updates

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday afternoon as a major Category 4 storm near Cayo Costa along the southwestern coast of Florida, the National Hurricane Center reported. The “extremely dangerous” storm made landfall with maximum sustained winds near 150 miles per hour, according to the center. More than 800,000 homes and businesses across Florida already were dark, according to the tracking website poweroutage.us. Power outages should be expected statewide, Florida Power & Light warned. AccuWeather projected landfall will occur…

San Antonio-area organizations mobilizing to help Florida as Hurricane Ian bears down

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Crews from CPS Energy will leave San Antonio to respond, while the Salvation Army is on standby. SAN ANTONIO — Hurricane Ian is growing in strength as it pushes closer to Florida’s west coast and the race to prepare for the storm is underway. Here in San Antonio, organizations are also answering the call for help. Crews from CPS Energy will be sending 35 employees to join other energy workers from across the county to…

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to issue State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. — As Hurricane Ian closes in on Florida, North Carolina Gov. Cooper is watching the forecast closely to keep people in the state safe. Cooper said he plans to issue a State of Emergency on Wednesday afternoon to allow for farm equipment to be moved out of flood-prone areas. “The most serious concern that we have is flooding, particularly the more west it moves,” Cooper told WRAL News during a Wednesday groundbreaking event…

Operators shut-in some Gulf oil, gas production as Hurricane Ian nears Florida coast

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

How Hurricane Ian will impact North Carolina and South Carolina

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

With Hurricane Ian bearing down on Florida, many Carolinians are wondering what its impact will be up the coast once it makes landfall. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Ian’s most damaging winds are hitting Florida’s southwest coast as the storm approaches landfall. The hurricane’s center of circulation neared Florida on Wednesday after rapidly intensifying overnight, gaining top winds of 155 mph by 8 a.m. That puts Ian just shy of…

Live Updates: Hurricane Ian's "extremely dangerous" eyewall moves onshore in southwest Florida

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

“Ian will cause catastrophic storm surge, winds, and flooding in the Florida peninsula soon,” the National Hurricane Center said in its 11 a.m. advisory.

Duke Energy, BEMC making preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

September 28, 2022 Power crews are staying in the Cape Fear for now (Photo: WWAY) (WWAY) — Power outages aren’t expected to be a big impact from a weakening Ian as it approaches the Cape Fear, but power crews are ready just in case. Crews from Duke Energy and Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation say they’ll be ready if any areas see their power knocked out from the storm. BEMC says they haven’t sent any crews…

Hurricane Ian causes extensive damage in Florida even before landfall

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The eye wall is just now moving inland, but the storm has already caused extensive issues.

Some don’t evacuate, despite repeated hurricane warnings, because they can’t

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Two people work on boarding up a house in South Tampa Bay, Florida, on Tuesday, before Hurricane Ian hits the area. Carlos Osorio for NPR As Hurricane Ian makes its way toward Florida’s west coast, both local and state officials have activated emergency plans — urging residents to evacuate from high-impact areas. But when it comes to evacuating from Ian’s path, residents such as Sharon Charles told NPR that they have no choice but to…

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