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Houstonians gear up to help Florida as Hurricane Ian makes landfall (Sept. 29, 2022)

Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters. On Thursday’s show: We learn how Houstonians are gearing up to help those in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian. Also this hour: We explore how long COVID is affecting children and members of the local workforce from News 88.7 reporter Sara Willa Ernst, who’s been following those stories. Then, in this month’s installment of The…

Hurricane Ian one of strongest storms in US history; 2M in Florida without power; 911 callers stranded in homes

Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

This page recaps the news of Wednesday, Sept. 28. For the latest coverage of Hurricane Ian from Thursday, Sept. 29, see our live updates here. Editor’s note: Is your power out? Click here for a lite version of this page with a quicker load time. Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida’s southwestern coast Wednesday as one of the most powerful storms in U.S. history, tearing apart homes and buildings and leaving some residents stranded as storm surge flooded communities. …

Southern Baptist Texas Convention prepares to help Hurricane Ian victims

Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Mike Northen has responded to disaster relief calls since 2005. He and other SBTC members will bring a full kitchen in an effort to cook meals for Floridians. PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — Mike Northen was surprised to get the call before Hurricane Ian made landfall. “Normally, we wouldn’t be called out this early because there are a lot of states between us and Florida that could send resources, but there’s not many kitchens this big,” Northen…

'Supposed to get worse': San Antonian bracing for impact as Hurricane Ian inches toward Orlando

Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Andrea Canchola moved to Orlando from San Antonio a year ago to work at Disney. SAN ANTONIO — More than 1.8 million people are without power in Florida right now as Hurricane Ian slams the Florida coast. The powerful storm turned streets into rivers and is threatening catastrophic damage further inland as it inches closer to Orlando. That’s where Andrea Canchola, a San Antonio native, will ride out her first hurricane. As of Wednesday evening,…

San Antonian bracing for impact as Hurricane Ian inches toward Orlando

Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Ian makes its way across Florida

Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The Category 4 hurricane has made landfall.

KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft, photojournalist Ivan Gibson fly into eye of Ian with Hurricane Hunters

Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The brave crews fly into one of the most destructive forces of nature to measure hurricanes and help forecasters determine the intensity and likely landfall. LAKELAND, Fla. — KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft and photojournalist Ivan Gibson flew into Category 4 storm Ian Wednesday as it made landfall on Florida’s West Coast. The crews on board were collecting critical data from inside the storm to help track this monster hurricane’s wind strength, location and more…

Hurricane Ian one of strongest storms in U.S. history; 1.6M in Florida without power; 911 callers stranded in homes: Live updates

Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Editor’s note: Is your power out? Click here for a lite version of this page with a quicker load time. Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida’s southwestern coast Wednesday as one of the most powerful storms in U.S. history, tearing apart homes and buildings and leaving some residents stranded as storm surge flooded communities. The storm made landfall near Cayo Costa as a Category 4 storm Wednesday afternoon with maximum sustained winds measured at a stunning 150 mph — only…

Austin business owner rides out Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers

Posted on September 28, 2022September 29, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

FORT MYERS, Fla. — An Austin business owner decided to ride out Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Florida. Deirdre Sullivan owns Thrift Land in South Austin and lives. Her family has owned the thrift store in south Austin for more than 25 years. She said this is the third hurricane she has ridden out in her home after choosing not to evacuate. “We usually don’t leave because we feel well sheltered in place, and the…

Hurricane Ian weakens to Category 3 storm after slamming Florida; 1 million without power: Live updates

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

Editor’s note: Is your power out? Click here for a lite version of this page with a quicker load time. Hurricane Ian was downgraded to a Category 3 storm Wednesday night after slamming into Florida’s southwestern coast and making landfall near Cayo Costa, the National Hurricane Center reported. The “extremely dangerous” hurricane landed as a major Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds near 150 miles per hour Wednesday afternoon. It slowed to a Category 3 hurricane with 125 mph winds…

KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft, photojournalist Ivan Gibson land after flight with Hurricane Hunters

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

The brave crews fly into one of the most destructive forces of nature to measure hurricanes and help forecasters determine the intensity and likely landfall. LAKELAND, Fla. — KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft and photojournalist Ivan Gibson are on board a WC-130J Hurricane Hunter as it flies into Hurricane Ian. The crews on board are collecting critical data from inside the storm to help track this monster hurricane’s wind strength, location and more for NOAA…

Hurricane Ian dumps torrential rain as it continues to crawl through Florida

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

The storm may have weakened to a category three, but it’s still causing serious issues.

Tracking Hurricane Ian as it makes landfall in Florida

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

Hurricane Ian hits the Florida coast as a Category 4 hurricane.

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…

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…

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