11:30AM 9/28 Hurricane Ian Update from the City of Tampa EOC
Posted by City of Tampa on Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Mayor Jane Castor and other city officials address residents of Tampa on last minute preparations as Hurricane Ian’s impacts begin to be felt. She says to not let your guard down even as Ian’s landfall is south of Tampa. She asks everyone who left Zone A to NOT go back yet. Officials also say penalties for any crimes will be increased due to the state of emergency. Two individuals were arrested at the IKEA last night, according to a spokesperson.
Hurricane Ian Update: Second Landfall In South Carolina as Clean Up Continues in Florida
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Still not done...
11pm Advisory: Hurricane Ian now has winds of 80 mph as it heads toward the South Carolina coast. The storm is expected to make landfall on Friday.. Yet again, storm surge and strong winds will be a concern, but not nearly as heavy as when it hit Florida. pic.twitter.com/eD51p2o2eo
— Denis Phillips (@DenisPhillipsWx) September 30, 2022Need a ride?
HART is operating fare-free on-demand services until 11 p.m. Service will be from Transit & Transfer Centers to destinations within the HART service area.
— HART 🦩 (@GoHART) September 29, 2022
Customers can request on-demand trips by calling HART Customer Service at (813) 254-4278. pic.twitter.com/W4ehrG6D9PThe Skyway Bridge Reopens...
#HurricaneIan Update: The #Skyway Bridge has been reopened to traffic in both directions as wind speeds have dropped to 30 MPH. Motorists may cross the span, but are asked to use caution due to debris along the highway shoulders. pic.twitter.com/y5x2pXHgM2
— FHP Tampa (@FHPTampa) September 29, 2022Helpful phone numbers...
As you return home, stay alert for these issues:
— City of Tampa (@CityofTampa) September 29, 2022
💡 Report power outages including street lights, safety concerns & downed power lines to TECO at 1-877-588-1010
🌳 Report fallen trees, storm debris & street flooding to the City of Tampa at: 1-833-TPA-INFO (872-4636)
Stay safe! pic.twitter.com/M2AZPnSAnaSo what about the Bucs?
On another note: we're doing our best to keep the @Buccaneers game here Sunday. I have assured the @NFL that the only disturbance here Sunday is when the Bucs kick ass. 😉 pic.twitter.com/Mwp4EXPUlK
— Jane Castor (@JaneCastor) September 29, 2022A great service tot the community by Uber...
If you are leaving a shelter today, Uber is still offering free rides, up to $30 each way from a state-approved evacuation shelter. Details here on how to redeem a free round trip, up to $30 each way from a state-approved evacuation shelter*. 1/4 pic.twitter.com/5utgGXrvW9
— Pinellas County (@PinellasCoNews) September 29, 2022Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee Evacuation Orders Lifted...
As the path of Hurricane Ian takes it and its hazardous conditions away from Hillsborough County, and following initial safety assessments, County Administrator Bonnie M. Wise has rescinded existing Orders of Evacuation for Hillsborough County.
— Hillsborough County (@HillsboroughFL) September 29, 2022
Details: https://t.co/ERn1XCWdu3 pic.twitter.com/eIMaMF27rBPinellas evacuations ending...
County crews and first responders are proactively conducting damage assessments and response as needed. Mandatory evacuation orders for Pinellas County lifted for all evacuation zones, mobile home communities and residential health care facilities effective 9 a.m. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/JjrQk8oAc4
— Pinellas County (@PinellasCoNews) September 29, 2022Saying goodbye to Ian...
Warnings are being lifted and/or downgraded to Watches across much of the state as Ian moves northeast. pic.twitter.com/18unEIG0XP
— Denis Phillips (@DenisPhillipsWx) September 29, 2022If you can stay off the roads this morning, do...
79 traffic signals are not working. Please treat these intersections as a 4-stop sign. Slow down and stay off the roads unless necessary. pic.twitter.com/Db5Q6ry0F4
— St. Pete Police (@StPetePD) September 29, 2022Good news this morning...
Great news! Surge warnings have been dropped north of Sarasota county, including the Bay. A surge is no longer expected in this area. Water levels are still running below normal in many places. #flwx #Ian pic.twitter.com/PYH58gggPG
— Greg Dee (@GregDeeWeather) September 29, 202211PM Numbers Are In...
The 11 p.m. advisory has Ian's winds down to 90 mph. Extremely heavy rain continues around the center in Polk and Highlands counties. This will continue for a few more hours while it slowly heads NNE at 8 mph. pic.twitter.com/BuJEZTAn8A
— Jason Adams (@JasonAdamsWFTS) September 29, 2022HCSO says Stay off the roads...
#IAN UPDATE | #teamHCSO will be monitoring Ian throughout the night. You are urged to stay off the roadways until it is safe to do so. HCSO has received several reports of downed power lines & trees. For your safety, wait for authorities to give you the green light to travel. pic.twitter.com/kmdKSNIGYT
— HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) September 29, 202211pm Notes from the National Hurricane Center...
11 pm EDT Wednesday, September 28 Key Messages for Hurricane #Ian.https://t.co/dxQlLVE7zI pic.twitter.com/c35z0EGMOY
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 29, 20226pm Rainfall Totals...
… and the big rains come tonight.
Wow! Check out those rain totals and the rain remains heavy in the same area now... pic.twitter.com/aKjhgUZg6B
— Denis Phillips (@DenisPhillipsWx) September 28, 20225pm readings update the timeline...
The 5 p.m. track is in. The storm will continue NE with the strongest winds in Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, Hardee and Polk counties with a gradual weakening trend to a Cat 1 by 2 a.m. pic.twitter.com/9Y7Myk0Dpp
— Jason Adams (@JasonAdamsWFTS) September 28, 2022Getting closer...
St. Petersburg (SPG) gust reported at 77 mph. #flwx #Ian #HurricaneIan
— Greg Dee (@GregDeeWeather) September 28, 2022The wind at 4pm...
Wind gusts above 90 mph in some of our southern counties right now. pic.twitter.com/0q0nLjNKfX
— Denis Phillips (@DenisPhillipsWx) September 28, 2022Incredible storm surge...
Catastrophic storm surge flooding right now in Fort Myers Beach. This camera is 6 ft off the ground.
— Bryan Bennett (@weatherbryan) September 28, 2022
pic.twitter.com/MZvHMTtLHZSarasota alert...
Flash Flood Warning now in effect for Sarasota Co until 7:15 p.m. 3-6" of rain has fallen. Another 3-6" of rain is expected as the eye wall slowly crawls through Sarasota Co. pic.twitter.com/RUr5O7ad4d
— Jason Adams (@JasonAdamsWFTS) September 28, 20222pm Numbers on Ian from the NHC...
2pm EDT 28 Sep -- Hurricane #Ian is very near the coast of southwestern Florida Peninsula.
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 28, 2022
Maximum sustained winds remain near 155 mph with a minimum central pressure of 937 mb found by an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter (@53rdWRS).
Latest: https://t.co/tnOTyg5UEw pic.twitter.com/5rhfzUltE51PM Update from the National Hurricane Center...
1 PM EDT 9/28 Tropical Cyclone Update for Hurricane #Ian.
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 28, 2022
The Earth Networks Station at Naples Grande Beach Resort recently reported a wind gust to 112 mph (180 km/h).
Latest: https://t.co/tnOTyfORCw pic.twitter.com/ERvk04fttd1pm Radar.... Scary.
This eye though…😱 #flwx #Ian #hurricaneian pic.twitter.com/f9Z2VLoCoS
— Greg Dee (@GregDeeWeather) September 28, 2022Noon Hour power outage update...
Noon power: TECO – OVER 5500 over #POLK County
— Mike Clay (@Mike_Clay) September 28, 2022
DUKE ENERGY – 6000 out...most are in Clearwater Beach, Pinellas Park, South St. Pete.
FPL – 10,600 out in #MANATEE County and 22,280 out in #Sarasota County.
LAKELAND ELECTRIC – 1200 out in Lakeland.Approaching landfall..
At noon #Ian was located 45 mi SW of Punta Gorda. The eyewall is moving onshore at Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Sanibel Island weather station reported a wind gust to 98 mph recently. pic.twitter.com/fAGrBU3uYS
— Greg Dee (@GregDeeWeather) September 28, 2022Extreme Wind Warning...
As the powerful winds of the eye wall begin to approach the coast, an Extreme Wind Warning has been extended north into Charlotte & Sarasota counties until 2pm. pic.twitter.com/iVuthE4ciU
— Denis Phillips (@DenisPhillipsWx) September 28, 2022Noon update from the National Hurricane Center...
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 28, 2022
The consistent winds are moving in...
Here is a look at the wind direction around the region as #Ian moves through. Most of Wednesday the Bay will see the wind blowing out into the Gulf. pic.twitter.com/BoOd6ftqDT
— Greg Dee (@GregDeeWeather) September 28, 2022There will be a lot of Tornado Warnings today...
TORNADO WARNING in effect until 12:15 p.m. for DeSoto, Hardee and Highlands counties. Possible tornado near Lake Placid moving NW at 45 mph. Areas near Wachula, Zolfo Springs, and Sweetwater could see a tornado. We're live on ABC Action News. pic.twitter.com/TMaxtmKIbo
— Jason Adams (@JasonAdamsWFTS) September 28, 2022Skyway Bridge winds...
NOW | Winds gusting over 60 mph over the Skyway Bridge. The bridge remains closed to traffic. #Ian #flwx #HurricaneIan pic.twitter.com/i0hRXcxKNl
— Greg Dee (@GregDeeWeather) September 28, 2022No big track change at 11am...
11 am #Ian update. No change. Landfall near southern Sarasota county. Storm then tracks toward Polk County. #flwx pic.twitter.com/bKRv9fHLE3
— Greg Dee (@GregDeeWeather) September 28, 2022Dangerous winds in 11am reading...
11 AM UPDATE | Ian maintains 155 mph winds. The eastern part of the eye is just offshore of Sanibel Island. Landfall over the next few hours followed by a slow track into our interior counties. We're live on ABC Action News right now with the latest. pic.twitter.com/bhTESwAJ76
— Jason Adams (@JasonAdamsWFTS) September 28, 2022Water gets sucked out of Tampa Bay as Ian approaches...
As expected, local bays, inlets, waterways have been nearly emptied by strong northeast winds in advance of #Ian. Unfortunately, south of Ian landfall, there will be a catastrophic storm surge. 📷 Christina Cabino Weldon on Bayshore pic.twitter.com/k9XrGXHfdD
— Paul Dellegatto⚡️FOX (@PaulFox13) September 28, 2022Ian's landfall in Florida is imminent...
Hurricane #Ian Advisory 24: Extremely Dangerous Eyewall of Ian Moving Onshore. Ian Will Cause Catastrophic Storm Surge, Winds, and Flooding in The Florida Peninsula Soon. https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 28, 2022