Preparing For The Storm & Dealing With The Aftermath
Hurricane Ian is making its way through Florida after battering Cuba.
Read MoreThe 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. — Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 at 10 p.m. KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft and photojournalist Ivan Gibson are heading to Biloxi, Mississippi, to meet up with the Hurricane Hunters to literally fly into Hurricane Ian. One of the important tools meteorologists use in determining a storm’s strength and…
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The storm is expected to make landfall in Venice, south of Tampa, on Wednesday evening, officials said.
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According to FlightAware, a total of about 140 flights were canceled both in and out of Tampa Tuesday and 31 flights were canceled in Fort Myers. HOUSTON — Hurricane Ian is on track to impact Florida as early as Wednesday, specifically the Port Charlotte and Fort Myers area, the latest models show. There are many elements of this storm — including wind, rain, storm surge and tornadoes — which is why a lot of people are…
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According to FlightAware, a total of about 140 flights were canceled both in and out of Tampa Tuesday and 31 flights were canceled in Fort Myers. HOUSTON — Hurricane Ian is on track to impact Florida as early as Wednesday, specifically the Port Charlotte and Fort Myers area, the latest models show. There are many elements of this storm — including wind, rain, storm surge and tornadoes — which is why a lot of people are…
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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. — While millions of residents along Florida’s Gulf Coast evacuate to escape Hurricane Ian, a few brave pilots and their passengers will fly directly into the eye of the monster storm. KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft and photojournalist Ivan Gibson will be onboard one of the Hurricane Hunters Wednesday as…
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Visitors to the Southernmost Point buoy brave the high waves from Hurricane Ian crash for photos, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, in Key West, Fla. Ian was forecast to strengthen even more over warm Gulf of Mexico waters, reaching top winds of 140 mph (225 kmh) as it approaches the Floridaâs southwest coast. (Rob O’Neal/The Key West Citizen via AP) Rob O’Neal/AP Heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 130 miles per hour are expected…
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CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The National Hurricane Center is expected to upgrade Hurricane Ian to a category four storm tonight, meaning it has the potential to bring winds up to 156 miles per hour to Florida’s west coast. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service Office – Corpus Christi forecast that Hurricane Ian will cause hazardous conditions to Corpus Christi’s gulf beaches beginning Wednesday and continuing through the weekend. These threats include an elevated risk for…
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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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Florida residents are evacuating or sheltering in place as the hurricane makes landfall.
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While uncertainty still exists regarding the exact track and intensity of the storm, it’s looking likely that the Tampa Bay area will see a significant impact. TEXAS, USA — Texas A&M Task Force 1 was deployed to Florida to lend a helping hand ahead of Hurricane Ian‘s impact. The task force sent out a Type 3 urban search-and-rescue team consisting of 45 people, four boats and two canines. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who directed the Texas Division…
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While uncertainty still exists regarding the exact track and intensity of the storm, it’s looking likely that the Tampa Bay area will see a significant impact. TEXAS, USA — Texas A&M Task Force 1 was deployed to Florida to lend a helping hand ahead of Hurricane Ian‘s impact. The task force sent out a Type 3 urban search-and-rescue team consisting of 45 people, four boats and two canines. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who directed the Texas Division…
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5000 Plantain Trees and 4,000 pounds of coffee were lost. SAN ANTONIO — Just last week Hurricane Fiona hit the island of Puerto Rico, before making its way to Canada and though it has now dissipated, its effects are still being felt on the island. Phone calls with Claudia Juarbe’s brother, Rafael, take a lot of planning. “Sometimes we try to call them and because they don’t have power, electricity or internet, it’s super hard…
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Testimony continued on Monday in the Jan. 6 panel’s probe into the attack on the Capitol. Monday’s hearing focused on former President Donald Trump’s role in perpetuating the lie that the 2020 election was stolen. The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol announced Tuesday that it had postponed a hearing scheduled for Wednesday as a hurricane hurtled toward the Florida coast. The committee had planned to hold what was likely…
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Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany every weekday. SAN ANTONIO — Police are searching for a suspect who shot and killed a woman who was riding in the back of an SUV after an argument at an east-side bar. Police responded to the 800 block of Hammond Avenue off S New Braunfels around 12:17 a.m. Monday for reports of a shooting in progress, saying they had…
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