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U.S. Weather Update 9.28.22

Posted by Jarrett on Sep 28, 2022 8:44:36 AM


Summary:
Major Hurricane Ian will approach the west coast of Florida into Wednesday. Life-threatening storm surge is likely with the highest risk from Naples to Sarasota. Devastating wind damage is expected near the core of Ian. Considerable flooding is expected with widespread, prolonged moderate to major river flooding expected across central Florida. Tornadoes are possible in central and south Florida. 


Florida
Storm Surge Warning remains in effect until Friday Evening

  •  Life-threatening storm surge possible. The potential for 6-10 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
  • Impacts: Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. 

Hurricane Warning remains in effect until Friday morning

  • Wind: 85-105 mph with gusts to 130 mph occurring, expected to end Thursday morning
  • Wind Impacts: Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. Scattered power and communications outages.
  • Flooding Rain: Additional 10-15 inches of rain
  • Flooding Rain Impacts: Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and rescues. Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple, communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Expect delays in moving freight in and out of Florida as some carriers have closed or limited locations and terminals for Hurricane Ian. 

 

 
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