Hurricane Hunters have found that Ian has continued to intensify early Wednesday with top estimated sustained winds of 155 mph, just below Category 5 strength.
Regardless of whether it reaches that strength before making landfall, Ian will bring catastrophic impacts to the Florida peninsula.Ian became the fourth hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season on Sept. 26Ian is on track to make landfall in southwest Florida on Wednesday
It will make landfall along the southwest Florida coast on Wednesday, making it the first hurricane to directly hit the mainland U.S. this season. Hurricane Warnings remain in effect for a good portion of the Florida Gulf Coast extending inland to parts of Central Florida. Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches are in effect for the rest of the peninsula, the Florida Keys and along the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina.In addition, storm surge will also be a concern along the southwest Florida Gulf Coast as Ian draws near in the days ahead.
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for the Florida Keys, Florida Bay and the mouth of St. Mary's River to South Santee River.
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