Ian is heading towards Florida. As of writing, the storm is about 265 miles south of the city. It is projected to strengthen into a Category 4 storm and make a direct hit on the west coast of Florida on Wednesday.
Ian is expected to approach the west coast of Florida as a major Hurricane.
Ian wreaked havoc across western Cuba earlier today. According to a report from The New York Times, the country is experiencing a lot of flooding. According to a report from the Associated Press, the storm swept through Cuba with winds of 125 mph and is expected to hit Florida with even stronger winds.
Flooding is one of the main dangers. The town of Longboat Key, located on a narrow barrier island outside St. Petersburg, could see a storm surge of up to 12 feet, according to the National Hurricane Center. Storm surge is expected to range from 1 to 9 feet.
Heavy rain will likely cause flooding in the inland and urban areas. There are isolated patches of precipitation in Central West Florida. A large part of the state is under a tornado watch.
According to the governor, 2.5 million people have been ordered to evacuate in the state. When you have 5 to 10 feet of storm surge, that is not something you want to be a part of.
There are other states expected to be impacted by the storm. Ian is expected to cause flooding in Georgia and South Carolina. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency.
A drone is going to be sent into the eye of the storm on Wednesday. According to the weather and climate news outlet Currently, if the plan succeeds, it will be the first time the agency has deployed an aerial drone inside a Hurricane.
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