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Texas closes Padre Island National Seashore beaches ahead of Hurricane Ian

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Texas closes Padre Island National Seashore beaches ahead of Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian has caused some beaches to close out of precaution, according to officials.  Padre Island National Seashore If you’re thinking of heading to some beaches, think twice. Hurricane Ian caused some Texas beaches to close as a precaution. Padre Island National Seashore told MySA that its driving beaches will be closed until Friday, September 30. However, officials said it’s still unclear if they will open for the weekend as it depends on the weather….

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Hurricane Ian nears Florida landfall with 155 mph winds

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Hurricane Ian nears Florida landfall with 155 mph winds

September 28, 2022 ST. PETERSBURG, FL (AP) — Hurricane Ian rapidly intensified as it neared landfall along Florida’s southwest coast Wednesday morning, gaining top winds of 155 mph (250 kph), just shy of the most dangerous Category 5 status. Damaging winds and rain lashed the state, and the heavily populated Naples to Sarasota region was at highest risk of a devastating storm surge. U.S. Air Force hurricane hunters confirmed Ian gained strength over warm Gulf…

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Hurricane Ian nears historic Category 5 status as it nears Florida landfall: Live updates

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Hurricane Ian nears historic Category 5 status as it nears Florida landfall: Live updates

Hurricane Ian strengthened into an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm and roared to the brink of Category 5 status, its maximum sustained winds blasting at 155 mph as the west coast of Florida braced for landfall Wednesday afternoon. “It is going to have major, major impacts in terms of wind, in terms of rain, in terms of flooding,” Gov. Ron DeSantis warned in a briefing Wednesday. “So this is going to be a nasty, nasty day, two days.”  More than 140,000 homes and…

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How climate change is helping storms like Hurricane Ian intensify more rapidly

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How climate change is helping storms like Hurricane Ian intensify more rapidly

As Hurricane Ian roared towards Florida, it experienced a phenomenon known as rapid intensification — getting very strong, very fast. Scientists say the process of hurricanes rapidly intensifying is becoming more frequent, and is connected to the impact of human-caused climate change. Early Tuesday morning Hurricane Ian intensified into a major Category 3 storm, packing sustained winds of around 125 mph, before hitting western Cuba. The hurricane continued to strengthening as it passed over the warm waters of the Gulf…

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Hurricane Ian nears Cat 5 strength less than 100 miles from Florida coast

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Hurricane Ian nears Cat 5 strength less than 100 miles from Florida coast

The storm has forced millions to evacuate ahead of its expected landfall on the heavily populated Gulf coast. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hurricane Ian rapidly intensified off Florida’s southwest coast Wednesday morning, gaining top winds of 155 mph (250 kph), just shy of the most dangerous Category 5 status. Damaging winds and rain lashed the state’s heavily populated Gulf Coast, with the Naples to Sarasota region at “highest risk” of a devastating storm surge. U.S. Air…

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Weather IQ: The 'dirty' side of a hurricane

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Weather IQ: The 'dirty' side of a hurricane

Every part of a hurricane is dangerous, but one side and quadrant is far stronger than the other with much higher threats. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricanes can devastate coastal areas with epic winds, dangerous storm surges and even spawn multiple tornadoes. But one side of the storm is far worse than any other. It’s called the “dirty” part of the storm.  What is the ‘dirty’ side of the storm? Hurricanes rotate counterclockwise and when that…

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Weather IQ: The 'dirty side' of a hurricane

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Weather IQ: The 'dirty side' of a hurricane

Every part of a hurricane is dangerous, but one side and quadrant is far stronger than the other with much higher threats. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricanes can devastate coastal areas with epic winds, dangerous storm surges and even spawn multiple tornadoes. But one side of the storm is far worse than any other, called, the dirty part of the storm. What is the ‘Dirty’ side of the storm? Hurricanes rotate counterclockwise and when that rotation…

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Hurricane Ian will bring big waves, dangerous rip currents along Texas Gulf Coast

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Hurricane Ian will bring big waves, dangerous rip currents along Texas Gulf Coast

Those planning to hit the beach this week should watch out for longer swells, large waves and strong rip currents as Hurricane Ian moves into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Ian strengthened into a major hurricane Monday night as it continued its path to Florida’s Gulf Coast. The storm will bring increased risks for coastal flooding and rip currents through much of the week, according to the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi. Hurricane…

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Explainer: Will Hurricane Ian impact gas prices in NC?

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Explainer: Will Hurricane Ian impact gas prices in NC?

Gas experts say it’s unlikely Hurricane Ian will have a direct impact on our supply of gas and how much we pay in North Carolina. Many drivers are wondering how Ian, a Category 4 storm headed for Fort Myers, Florida, on Wednesday will affect gas prices and the travel industry. After seeing a steady decline for weeks, some gas prices are trickling back up. The national gas price average is up 8 cents compared to…

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Hurricane Ian updates: Storm's projected track shifts west to North Carolina mountains

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Hurricane Ian updates: Storm's projected track shifts west to North Carolina mountains

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The latest projected path of Hurricane Ian shows it heading towards the North Carolina mountains on Saturday. At 5 a.m., Wednesday, Ian was upgraded to a Category 4 storm before making landfall in Florida. WATCH: Hurricane Ian’s strength captured by International Space Station Ian tore into western Cuba as a major hurricane Tuesday, knocking out power to the entire country and leaving 11 million people without electricity. Its exact track could…

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Hurricane Ian nears Florida coast, threatening floods, winds

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Hurricane Ian nears Florida coast, threatening floods, winds

The storm has forced millions to evacuate ahead of its expected landfall on the heavily populated Gulf coast. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hurricane Ian has become a powerful Cat 4 storm, threatening millions of people as it approaches Florida.  The. U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said at 5 a.m. Wednesday that Ian now has top sustained winds of 140 mph (220 kph) and is centered about 75 miles (125 kilometers) west-southwest of Naples, Florida….

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Florida natives come to Canes-Lightning game to take minds off Hurricane Ian concerns

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Florida natives come to Canes-Lightning game to take minds off Hurricane Ian concerns

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Hockey was back at PNC Arena Tuesday night as the Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL preseason action. A lot of Bolts fans came out to take their minds off Ian, the major hurricane bearing down on their home state. “It’s coming in pretty quick down there,” said Dan Helotie, who drove in from Charlotte for the game. He grew up outside Tampa. “Thankfully my friends are prepped,…

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