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

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

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…

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

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

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…

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

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

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…

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

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

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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Hurricane Ian on brink of Category 5 status as it nears Florida landfall within hours: Live updates

Hurricane Ian on brink of Category 5 status as it nears Florida landfall within hours: 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 230,000 homes and…

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Hurricane Ian on brink of Category 5 status as it nears Florida landfall today: Live updates

Hurricane Ian on brink of Category 5 status as it nears Florida landfall today: 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.”  Almost 200,000 homes and businesses…

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Hurricane Ian nears Category 5 strength as Florida braces for direct impact

Hurricane Ian nears Category 5 strength as Florida braces for direct impact

Hurricane Ian has grown to a monstrous storm as it barrels toward Florida’s southern coast. Conditions there are rapidly deteriorating. The latest reports from the National Hurricane Center show the Category 4 storm has shifted to make landfall near Fort Myers late Wednesday afternoon, September 28. At last check, wind speeds are up to 155 mph, nearing Category 5 strength, according to the Associated Press.  Folks are already seeing the effects of the storm as…

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Texas closes Padre Island National Seashore beaches ahead of Hurricane Ian

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

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

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

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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