Hurricane Ian Cat 2 Strikes Florida
Key Questions
When and where did Hurricane Ian make landfall?
Hurricane Ian, a Category 2 storm with 105 mph winds, made landfall in Florida on April 27. It brought storm surge affecting areas from Miami to Tampa.
What evacuations and closures were prompted by Hurricane Ian?
Over 200,000 people were evacuated in response to the hurricane. Airports and bridges in the affected regions were closed.
What ongoing impacts are expected from Hurricane Ian?
Impacts are ongoing through April 28-29, including rain in the 80s in Tampa Bay amid drought conditions that heighten risks of surges and fires. Approximately 17.5 million people in the Gulf and Atlantic regions face high risk, signaling an early season event into May.
Cat 2 Ian (105mph) landfall Apr27 FL w/surge Miami-Tampa, 200k+ evacs/airports/bridges closed; ongoing Apr28-29 impacts/Tampa Bay 80s weekend rain amid drought-primed surges/fires; 17.5M Gulf/Atlantic high risk; early season signals May.