Hurricane Ian's strength captured by International Space Station cameras: VIDEO

Hurricane Ian's strength captured by International Space Station cameras: VIDEO

It is on a track to hit the west coast of Florida as a major hurricane as early as Wednesday. 8 minutes ago The International Space Station flew over Hurricane Ian on Monday. The storm is growing stronger after making landfall on the western tip of Cuba. MORE: Hurricane Ian updates It is on a track to hit the west coast of Florida as a major hurricane as early as Wednesday. Tampa and St. Petersburg…

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What happens when a Hurricane Hunters plane plunges into the eyewall of a storm

What happens when a Hurricane Hunters plane plunges into the eyewall of a storm

One meteorologist explained that being on a Hurricane Hunter plane is “like a rollercoaster ride, only you don’t know exactly when the next up or down is coming.” TAMPA, Fla. — As Hurricane Ian intensifies on its way toward the Florida coast, hurricane hunters are in the sky doing something almost unimaginable: flying through the center of the storm. With each pass, the scientists aboard these planes take measurements that satellites can’t and send them…

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Heavy rain, isolated tornadoes: NC will feel impacts from Hurricane Ian all weekend

Heavy rain, isolated tornadoes: NC will feel impacts from Hurricane Ian all weekend

RALEIGH, N.C. — Central and eastern North Carolina are bracing for possibly detrimental impacts from Hurricane Ian late this week. Hurricane Ian on Tuesday made landfall in Cuba as a major Category 3 storm. Ian is expected to make a second landfall in Florida by Thursday morning. After that, it will weaken and bring heavy rain to N.C. Hurricane Ian impacts, timing for NC Rain will likely begin late Friday in our area, but we’ll…

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Hurricane Ian to hit Florida Wednesday as Cat 4 storm

Hurricane Ian to hit Florida Wednesday as Cat 4 storm

As of Monday, Tampa and St. Petersburg appeared to be the among the most likely targets for their first direct hit by a major hurricane since 1921. HAVANA, Cuba — Hurricane Ian tore into western Cuba on Tuesday as a major hurricane, with nothing to stop it from intensifying into a catastrophic Category 4 storm before it hits Florida on Wednesday. Ian made landfall at 4:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday in Cuba’s Pinar del Rio province,…

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Hurricane Ian hits Cuba; Drive-by shooting caught on camera; Catalytic converter theft attempt | KENS 5 News Now

Hurricane Ian hits Cuba; Drive-by shooting caught on camera; Catalytic converter theft attempt | KENS 5 News Now

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/7dc5568f-19b7-420a-b612-3e1dab9bd7ab/7dc5568f-19b7-420a-b612-3e1dab9bd7ab_750x422.jpg 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…

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NC emergency crews to update public on Hurricane Ian

NC emergency crews to update public on Hurricane Ian

DURHAM, N.C. — Dozens of local leaders and emergency management officials will gather Tuesday at Durham City Hall to update the public ahead of Hurricane Ian’s approach. At Tuesday’s event, officials from Durham, Orange, Lee and Chatham counties will discuss their approach to storm forecasting, hurricane response and how they are strengthening the grid against severe storms. The meeting will also focus on the significant improvements Duke Energy has made around the area to reduce outages during…

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Hurricane Ian tears into Cuba, expected to hit Florida as Cat 4 storm

Hurricane Ian tears into Cuba, expected to hit Florida as Cat 4 storm

As of Monday, Tampa and St. Petersburg appeared to be the among the most likely targets for their first direct hit by a major hurricane since 1921. HAVANA, Cuba — Hurricane Ian tore into western Cuba on Tuesday as a major hurricane, with nothing to stop it from intensifying into a catastrophic Category 4 storm before it hits Florida on Wednesday. Ian made landfall at 4:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday in Cuba’s Pinar del Rio province,…

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Hurricane Ian becomes major Category 3 storm as it hits Cuba, with Florida's west coast in its sights

Hurricane Ian becomes major Category 3 storm as it hits Cuba, with Florida's west coast in its sights

Ian intensified into a major hurricane packing sustained winds of around 125 mph early Tuesday morning just before hitting western Cuba. The powerful Category 3 storm was expected to continue strengthening as it passed over the island on a track for the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, with Florida’s west coast in its path later this week.  Mandatory evacuations were ordered Monday in low-lying areas surrounding Tampa Bay, and officials asked others in…

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Cat. 3 Hurricane Ian hits Cuba; 2nd landfall expected in Florida before heavy rain in NC

Cat. 3 Hurricane Ian hits Cuba; 2nd landfall expected in Florida before heavy rain in NC

RALEIGH, N.C. — Central and eastern North Carolina are bracing for possibly detrimental impacts from Hurricane Ian late this week. Hurricane Ian on Tuesday made landfall in Cuba as a major Category 3 storm. Ian is expected to make a second landfall in Florida by Thursday morning. After that, it will weaken and bring heavy rain to N.C. Hurricane Ian impacts, timing for NC Rain will likely begin late Friday in our area, but we’ll…

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City, emergency officials in Durham meet with Duke Energy on hurricane preparations

City, emergency officials in Durham meet with Duke Energy on hurricane preparations

1 minute ago DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Dozens of local leaders and emergency management officials will gather in Durham for a meeting with Duke Energy on hurricane preparations. The meeting scheduled for Tuesday was actually scheduled before Hurricane Ian, but is now more timely than ever. Duke Energy is keeping a close eye on the major hurricane’s track. The energy company would usually start to send crews to Florida ahead of the storm, but since…

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Hurricane Ian updates: Storm hits Cuba as Category 3, NC winds pick up on Wednesday

Hurricane Ian updates: Storm hits Cuba as Category 3, NC winds pick up on Wednesday

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Hurricane Ian is moving over Cuba as a Category 3 storm with projections showing it hit Florida’s west coast as a major hurricane as early as Wednesday. Ian hit the western tip of Cuba as a major hurricane with top wind gusts of 155 mph over warm Gulf of Mexico waters before striking Florida. On Tuesday morning, Ian was moving north at 12 mph with top sustained winds increasing to 125…

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Hurricane Ian reaches Cuba as Cat 3, expected to hit Florida as Cat 4 storm

Hurricane Ian reaches Cuba as Cat 3, expected to hit Florida as Cat 4 storm

As of Monday, Tampa and St. Petersburg appeared to be the among the most likely targets for their first direct hit by a major hurricane since 1921. HAVANA, Cuba — A strengthening Hurricane Ian’s rain and winds lashed Cuba’s western tip, where authorities have evacuated 50,000 people, as it became a major Category 3 storm early Tuesday and roared on a path that could see it hit Florida’s west coast as a Category 4 hurricane. The…

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Hurricane Ian, now Cat. 3, makes landfall in Cuba; expected to impact Florida, NC

Hurricane Ian, now Cat. 3, makes landfall in Cuba; expected to impact Florida, NC

RALEIGH, N.C. — Hurricane Ian on Tuesday made landfall in Cuba as a major Category 3 storm. Central and eastern North Carolina are bracing for possibly detrimental impacts from Hurricane Ian late this week. Ian was upgraded to a major hurricane early Tuesday morning with winds at 115 mph. Cuba was already seeing rain impacts from the storm. Ian will strengthen into a Category 4 storm on Wednesday before weakening due to drier air. A…

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Ian now a Cat. 3 major hurricane, headed for Cuba and Florida before impacting NC

Ian now a Cat. 3 major hurricane, headed for Cuba and Florida before impacting NC

RALEIGH, N.C. — Central and eastern North Carolina are bracing for possibly detrimental impacts from Hurricane Ian late this week. Ian, expected to make landfall soon across Cuba, was upgraded to a Category 3 major hurricane early Tuesday morning with winds at 115 mph. Cuba was already seeing rain impacts from the storm. Ian will strengthen into a Category 4 storm on Wednesday before weakening due to drier air. A second landfall is expected for…

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