The storm's danger continues as it moves north. Local Climate Info Megan Borowski, a meteorologist with the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network said the risk tied to storm surge needs to be taken seriously. The Energy and Mines Ministry said it activated two large power plants and restored energy to three regions on the island, according to the Associated Press. Peak wind gusts of Category 2 strength (95-110 mph) likely occurred in the LaBelle and Felda areas. #HurricaneIan @JeffLindner1 @NWSTampaBay pic.twitter.com/Ba8WtvkW7p. And from all indications, it will be a storm surge that we've never had to deal with before.". 1:13 Almost six months after Hurricane smashed into Marco Island and all of Southwest Florida on Sept. 28, signs of the storm's damage are hard to see on the island - unless you look closely. Beach Forecast In the western half of South Florida, including Collier, Hendry and Glades counties, over 90% of customers lost power and for periods of over a week. 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Byrne said that there was not one single point of impact, with the storm paralleling the island. Interactive map shows how storm surge could impact Florida | WUSF The island is a small community in Lee County, the same area where Ian made landfall about an hour before the video was posted. Borowski said storm surge could be an issue from the Florida Keys all the way up to north of Tarpon Springs, but it just depends on the position of the storm. All in all, Marco Island did very well in Ian, particularly since the major hurricane, supposed to bypass Southwest Florida and head to Tampa or the Panhandle, basically sucker punched the area. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. About 352,000 people in the county were ordered to evacuate. In addition, storm surveys indicated the likelihood of mini-vortices in the eastern eye wall which led to small swaths of higher winds. I have no words," Marceno said. Tracy McMillion, fire chief in Fort Myers, told CNN the city is currently in the thick of things, and he urged people to stay sheltered in place. Find out more at:https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes, Marco Island Police Department - (239) 389-5050, Marco Island Fire Rescue Department - (239) 389-5040, 1280 San Marco Rd. National Hazards Those people were instantly homeless, he said. North of Fort Lauderdale through the Palm Beaches, inundation was generally 1-2 feet at the beachfront. StormReady Over 15 foot high still marks above ground on the second floor. It will recede. Additional international areas that are mapped include Hispaniola and parts of the Yucatan Peninsula. By the time Hurricane Irma struck Barbuda in the northern Leeward Islands around 2am on Wednesday, September 6th, it was a Category 5 hurricane with 185 mph winds. Latest Sounding The majority of damage in the county was to trees and fences, with flooding damage in areas impacted by storm surge along the Biscayne Bay shoreline. Miami-Dade County: an average of 3-5 feet of inundation occurred along the Biscayne Bay shoreline from Homestead to Downtown Miami/Brickell and extending inland 1-2 blocks, with peak surveyedinundation of slightly greater than 6 feet in isolated spots in Coconut Grove and Brickell. The Bureau also administers one state-funded mitigation grant program, the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program. It said the hurricane would cause catastrophic storm surge, winds, and flooding in the Florida Peninsula soon. He again looked down before continuing with a discussion of recovery teams. The map on the right is from the National Hurricane Center Tropical Cyclone Report on Hurricane Irma (red- hurricane force, orange- 58-73 mph, yellow 39-57 mph). Ordinary outdoor activities are not possible at this time without extra illumination. Bradenton is in Manatee County, on the south of Tampa Bay. Floridas Gov. Heaviest damage occurred in these western areas where some structural damage was noted, along with flooding damage from storm surge and rainfall. A husband's dread during an abortion ordeal in Oklahoma, JPMorgan Chase buys troubled First Republic Bank after U.S. government takeover, Counties across the Tampa area order mandatory hurricane evacuations, This app will show whether gas is available across Tampa Bay as Hurricane Ian approaches, DeSantis is urging Floridians to use caution as Hurricane Ian looms, Floridians prepare, but don't panic, as Ian's storm track shifts. Sustained Category 2 winds (96-110 mph) likely extendedfarther inland into west-central Collier County in the eastern eye wall, including the Golden Gate Estates and Orangetree areas. And it's almost like we just have to keep going because if you think about it, it'll overtake you. ET) Surge Washes Into Key West. "I'm six feet tall. Were about to feel the brunt of a near-Category 5 hurricane, Hopes said, then he paused, took a deep breath and looked down at the floor. (CREDIT: WINK News) Marco Island residents aren't very worried yet, but McNees told WINK News his own plans for the weekend mean preparing for . For official, certified storm data, please refer to the StormData publicationand/or contact National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). In the beginning of morning astronomical twilight and at the end of astronomical twilight in the evening, sky illumination is very faint, and might be undetectable. Graphical Forecast Marco Island was greatly impacted by Hurricane Ian that swept through the night of September 27 through the day September 28, 2022. In terms of recovery, from the city point of view, were certainly 100 percent, said Marco Island City Manager Mike McNees. Images on Twitter are beginning to show residential neighborhoods in Naples, Florida, being flooded by Ian's storm surge. Muster that Collier Courage, know we are here working for you as swiftly as we can, and above all, be safe.". The latest news and how to stay informed. Marriott hotel, the islands largest private employer, is enjoying a robust season, said Tracy Tirrell, Director of Marketing. Water is going to want to find its level, spilling into whatever low spots it can find, he said. Turns out, it was one of the best moves I've ever made. Ron DeSantis warned the Sunshine State is in for a couple of nasty days because of Hurricane Ian. MARCO ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) A video on Twitter showed the beginning of rising storm surge on Marco Island. "We were in the eye wall of Cat. The governors of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia have declared states of emergency ahead of heavy rainfall and flooding that Ian is likely to bring as it moves north. At least 71 people have been reported dead in counties across the state as of Monday. We were high and dry. The airport is not a shelter. There was much less flooding and damage than farther north up the coast in Naples and Ft. Myers where there was complete devastation. We had no sewer or water interruption, added Assistant City Manager Casey Lucius. Fences and no trespassing signs keep the public at a distance, but a steady of trickle of sightseers came by, bicycling, walking and driving, to check the progress on a recent weekday. This story does not necessarily represent the position of our parent company, IBM. Six months after Ian: Marco, Goodland, Capri have largely recovered AccuWeather SHARE. It was apocalyptic, a real disaster, Hirochi Robaina, owner of the farm that bears his name, told the Associated Press. "Please do not come back before Saturday to allow emergency responders to address critical assessment issues unimpeded and to ensure your safety upon returning.". All times EDT. Marco Island has issued a mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ian. From about 5 days before landfall onward,the NHC forecast wasconsistent on a threat to South Florida. Charlotte, Lee and Desoto, in particular, are almost completely without power. It was determined to be an EF-1. NWS Its available on WUSF 89.7 FM, online at WUSFNews.org and through the free Florida Storms app, which provides geotargeted live forecasts, information about evacuation routes and shelters, and live local radio streams. Be kind. City officials announced emergency services will resume once it is deemed safe to do so, according to a post on the city website. Hurricane Ian has made landfall on the Southwest Florida coast as a strong Category 4 storm packing catastrophic winds, life-threatening storm surge and flooding rainfall. Outlooks One person was trapped in her bathroom after a roof collapse, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. After spending years as a nighttime sports copy editor and page designer, I made the move to digital editing in 2000. The bad news was that grocery stores quickly ran out of food and water, while most gas stations had run out of fuel 1 to 2 days before Irma hit. Were not going to slow down till after Easter.. Weve got another hurricane season just a couple of months away, he said. National Graham warned that 90% of fatalities in tropical systems come from the water as he said Ian is bringing a life-threatening and devastating storm surge.. Palm Beach County:Sustained winds peaked in the 55-65 mph range over southern coastal areas and most of central Palm Beach County. Highest rainfall amounts occurred over inland portions of Collier County and western sections of Hendry and Glades counties where the eye of Irma passed. Some high surge values on Fort Myers Beach from yesterdays survey. The City of Marco Island is ordering a mandatory evacuation in the face of Hurricane Ian. It also flipped cars and downed numerous trees. She said few people had evacuated the area. By, Abortion clinics urge Florida Supreme Court to maintain privacy clause protection, 2-year-old daughter of Buccaneers player Shaq Barrett drowns in family pool in Tampa, Florida leaders consider using a radioactive material to build roads, A Freedom school at Carter G. Woodson Museum will keep African American history alive, 'A tragedy that makes you laugh': HBO's 'White House Plumbers' revisits Watergate, Tracking the impact of U.S.-China tensions on global financial institutions, 'I'll lose my family.' Frank Loni via Storyful. In Sarasota, winds are above 45 mph south of Center Road and first responders have been pulled from that area. High 82F. Check on your neighbors. In Miami-Dade County, while there were no homes that were completely destroyed, there were 1,585 that had damage; including about 1,000 with significant damage. The forecast calls for a surge of 12 to 18 feet at its highest. Over 30,000 insurance claims were filed in Collier County. They'll be pulled from more areas as the winds spread to the north. PublishedSeptember 26, 2022 at 4:37 PM EDT. Get the latest. Residents needing help are still to call 911, but those calls won't be handled until it is safe to do so. The residents of Marco Island were issued a mandatory evacuation order, but some decided to stick it out as Hurricane Ian approached the barrier island off the southwest coast of Florida.. Hurricane Ian Press Release - Marco Island Mandatory Evacuation More ADDITIONAL INFO On Sunday morning, September 10th, Irma strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane as it accelerated toward the Florida Keys. In a separate post, Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said, "We still have an afternoon of storm surge that we will experience. Other South Floridians stayed for the hurricane. Some residents are still in remodeling or repair, but for the most part, the island has reached full recovery. Surprisingly though, beautiful Marco faired pretty well during the hurricane. The post promised weekly updates about the progress. A storm surge of 4.4 feet above the average high tide was measured on Key West at about 11 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Monroe County Commission. Even though early fears of floodwaters surging up Tampa Bay did not come to pass, the findings appear to substantiate dire warnings from the National Weather Service that life-threatening and destructive storm surge would extend far from Ians unpredictable landfall point, which ended up on a barrier island near Cape Coral. Some are reporting water coming into their house but not life threatening. MOREContinual change: Hurricane Ians ongoing impact on Marcos waterways, ANDAll-time record: Ian couldnt wash away best turtle nest season ever in Southwest Florida, ALSOSeeking higher ground: Many of Marcos burrowing creatures fared well through Ian. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino announced it is closing to all non-registered hotel guests starting at 8 a.m. today because of Hurricane Ian. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. People in Goodland had up to six feet of water in their homes, said local resident and artist Tara ONeill. We live right on the Myakka River. One still should be able to carry on ordinary outdoor activities. 2023 AccuWeather, Inc. "AccuWeather" and sun design are registered trademarks of AccuWeather, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The center of Irma then made landfall in Marco Island at 3:35pm that afternoon as a Category 3 with 115 mph winds. Winds from Hurricane Ian have reached sustained tropical storm speeds, the county said in a blog post. CLIMATE Ian's storm surge was as deep and widespread as forecasters feared UPDATE. "In the event of a cardiac arrest, choking, childbirth, unconscious person, or severe hemorrhage, our medical director will take over the call and provide as much guidance as possible," the Sarasota County Sheriff posted on Facebook. The barrier island of Sanibel in Lee County, Florida, is under a mandatory evacuation order, and as of 10 p.m. Tuesday, firefighters and EMS workers joined those departing, according to WINK. Hopes said as much as 13 inches of rainfall is expected in the county, which will flood creeks, storm drains and neighborhoods. It became a tropical storm on August 30th about 420 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands in the far eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean, and quickly attained hurricane status on August 31st while still in the far eastern Atlantic about 650 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands. Please select the information that is incorrect. Aviation Weather Some left the barrier islands to ride out the storm with relatives or friends in a non-evacuation zone. Farther to the northeast, Immokalee likely received Category 1 sustained winds. The predicted storm path as of Friday afternoon. Tomorrow we will have a better idea of the extent of damage tomorrow is going to be frustrating and heartbreaking for many. Tropics / Hurricanes One area that McNees singled out for a needed improvement was communication. Were going to be out there, those calls for service, the people that are waiting and in need, were going to address that immediately," Marceno said at a news briefing about 30 minutes ago. Mainland Monroe County: All of Mainland Monroe County likely received sustained winds that peaked in the Category 1 range (74-95 mph). Marco Island expects storm surge, flooding with Ian - Yahoo News Residents are being asked to conserve water by using it only when necessary. But there are some key differences between the two storms, weather.com meteorologist Jonathan Erdman writes. Our whole neighborhood, any house on the first floor is going to be pretty engulfed in water.. Video from Fort Myers Beach, which sits on a barrier island between Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, showed storm surge has already started pushing water into the neighborhoods there. Take control of your data. The highest numbers are 443,000 in Lee County and 253,000 in Sarasota County, according to PowerOutage.us. Wirtz said the first floors of homes and businesses were entirely flooded and cars and boats floated by. The extent of the damage was some of the most extreme Id ever seen, Evans said. Stronger sustained winds- in the 65-70mph range - were observed along the immediate coastline north of West Palm Beach to Jupiter. It was a huge surge, said Jeffry Evans, the meteorologist in charge of the National Weather Services Houston/Galveston forecast office, who traveled to Florida to gather the data. Interaction with land caused Irma to weaken from a Category 5 to a Category 3 before it began to pull away from the northern coast of Cuba late Saturday afternoon. Ian showed all of us how incredibly dependent we are on internet communications., After the storm, he said, we had a lot of questions from national media, particularly TV. Source: NOAA. Please reload the page or try again later WEATHER DETAILS Marco Island, FL He also said 5,000 members of the Florida National Guard and 2,000 members from other states are standing by to help with recovery efforts. I can tell you when we had Irma, by contrast, at this point we had 23,000 people show up. Since then much has changed, including cityhood for Marco Island. Continual change: Hurricane Ians ongoing impact on Marcos waterways, All-time record: Ian couldnt wash away best turtle nest season ever in Southwest Florida, Seeking higher ground: Many of Marcos burrowing creatures fared well through Ian, Marco Island PD captain tried to squash probe into fake firearms certification, complaint says, Now You Know: Sunrise Rotary awards Unsung Hero, 'A legend': Respected restaurateur of Island Gypsy and Hogfish Harrys dies at 71, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Hourly Forecasts Weather Radio A former FEMA administrator, Craig Fugate, created the Waffle House Index: If Waffle House is open and serving its full menu, the storm must not have caused too much damage and the index is green; if the restaurant is open but only serving a limited menu, the index is yellow. The horizon is well defined and the outline of objects might be visible without artificial light. "So either they stayed in place or they went someplace else. National Weather Service CIty of Marco Island | 50 Bald Eagle Drive | Marco Island, FL 34145 | (239) 389-5000. Marco Island, Florida | Current Weather Forecasts, Live Radar Maps In addition to the damage to the causeway that cut off access to the island where 6,300 people normally live, Sanibel was hit with substantial storm surge. Marco Island Sources: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; U.S. Geological Survey Note: Estimated storm surge flooding data is as of 5 p.m. Eastern on Sept. 28. All services offered by our Division may be handled remotely. He said water began seeping into his Key West apartment at about 9:30 p.m. Beach & Coastal Resources Advisory Committee, Marco Island Community Parks Foundation, Inc, Cloth Face Coverings to slow the Spread of COVID-19, Hurricane Irma and Ian After-Action Reports, Ad Hoc Hurricane Irma Review Committee Final Report, A Power Outage: Dial 1-800-599-2356 or 239-656-2300, A Water or Sewer Main Break: Dial 239-394-3168. Its going to have major impacts in terms of wind, rain, flooding.