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View of the sea in Batabano, Mayabeque province, on September 26, 2022, before the arrival of Hurricane Ian.
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24 mins ago
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Cuba
By Robert Shackelford
Hurricane Ian made landfall just southwest of the city of La Coloma in the Cuban province of Pinar del RĂo at 4:30 a.m. ET, according to a special update from the US National Hurricane Center.
Maximum sustained winds at landfall were 200 kilometers per hour.
2 hours ago
Ian is now a major category hurricane, about to make landfall
By Robert Shackelford
Hurricane Ian has been upgraded to a major hurricane category, according to a special statement from the US National Hurricane Center.
The hurricane now has winds of around 185 kilometers per hour with even higher gusts.
Ian is located about 56 kilometers south of the city of Pinar del RĂo, Cuba and about 136 kilometers east of the western tip of Cuba.
3 hours ago
Hurricane Ian is about to make landfall in Cuba
By Robert Shackelford
The eyewall of Hurricane Ian is approaching the coast of Cuba, according to the 2 a.m. update from the US National Hurricane Center.
Ian is currently about 80 kilometers south of Pinar del RĂo, Cuba, and about 136 kilometers east of the western tip of Cuba.
Ian has strengthened slightly and is now packing 110 mph winds, nowhere near becoming a major hurricane.
5 hours ago
High Alert in Tampa by Ian
By Fernando del Rincon
Hurricane Ian continues to strengthen as it approaches Florida.
In Tampa, the alert is maximum.
The interim director of the National Hurricane Center predicted an "almost worst-case scenario" for the city.
Ian: They forecast for Tampa "almost the worst case scenario" 0:45
5 hours ago
Coast Guard closes Key West port to all boat traffic ahead of Ian
By Chris Boyette
The port of Key West, Florida, is closed to all vessel traffic and all cargo operations are suspended as of 10:00 pm Monday night, according to the US Coast Guard.
“On September 26, 2022, at 2200 (10:00 pm), the ZULU port readiness condition will be established for the port of Cayo Hueso along with all terminals and regulated facilities in the Cayo Sector area of ​​responsibility. Bone,” said a bulletin with security information.
“Facilities, marinas and port partners are reminded to review and follow their severe weather response plans and make any necessary preparations to safely weather any storms that may approach the area.”
According to the Coast Guard, port readiness conditions are set by the harbor master and "are based on the projected arrival of hurricane-force winds associated with tropical storm activity in the port."
Ian is expected to become a major hurricane before making landfall in Cuba early Tuesday and then continue to strengthen as it approaches Florida's west coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
There is still considerable uncertainty as to exactly where Ian will be headed in the next 36 hours.
5 hours ago
Ian is expected to become a major hurricane early Tuesday or early Tuesday morning.
By Robert Shackelford
Hurricane Ian has strengthened slightly, according to the 11:00 pm update from the US National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Ian now has sustained winds of 170 kilometers per hour with gusts up to 200 kilometers per hour.
The storm is now just over 100 miles east southeast of the western tip of Cuba.
Ian is expected to become a major hurricane before making landfall in Cuba early Tuesday morning and then continue to strengthen as it approaches Florida's west coast.
The storm is now forecast to maintain major hurricane strength as it reaches the west coast of Florida.
Ian will slow down as it moves along the West Coast, exacerbating impacts from storm surge, wind, and rainfall.
There is still considerable uncertainty as to exactly where Ian will be headed in the next 36 hours.
"After around 36 hours, the tracking forecast becomes more uncertain, as there is considerable divergence from the tracking patterns in the 2-3 day time frame," the NHC said.
5 hours ago
Look where Ian is right now
By CNN
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