Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 4 and continues its “extremely dangerous” path to Florida
Ian intensifies to category 4 hurricane.
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Hurricane Ian strengthened to category 4 and is advancing with heading north toward the west coast of Florida (USA) where “catastrophic winds” and “life-threatening storm surges” are expected
” according to the latest reports from the United States National Hurricane Center (NHC).
It was after 3 o’clock: 000 in the morning, local time , that the Air Force hurricane hunters reported that the meteorological phenomenon intensified to category 4 “extremely dangerous”.
“Air Force Hurricane Hunters discover that Ian has become an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane. It is expected to cause life-threatening storm surge, catastrophic winds and flooding in the Florida panhandle.” )
Hurricane #Ian Advisory 22: Air Force Hurricane Hunters Find Ian Has Strengthened Into An Extremely Dangerous Category 4 Hurricane. Expected to Cause Life-Threatening Storm Surge, Catastrophic Winds and Flooding in the Florida Peninsula. https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 28, 095758
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) specified that the hurricane is about 60 miles (100 km) south-southwest of Punta Gorda, in southwestern Florida, and its impact zone is located to the north, in Tampa Bay.
“Hurricane Ian is strengthening to a Category 4 hurricane this morning. The fluctuations in the forecast trajectory have not changed the expected threats and impacts at the local level ”, he points out. Miami NHC.
The meteorological phenomenon is heading with winds of more than 240 km/h and it is expected to make landfall this Wednesday afternoon 28 September, local time.
Over the weekend, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared the state of emergency for the entire state, activated to 5,000 National Guard soldiers and warned of “wide impacts.”
It is estimated that more than 2.5 million Florida residents are under some type of warning and evacuation order, while the authorities are constantly calling on the population to take extreme precautions in the face of the Ian’s advance.
While passing through Cuba, Cyclone Ian left the entire island without electricity , in addition to destroyed homes and severe flooding.
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