Sep 28 WATCH: FEMA Director Deanna Criswell warns Floridians to evacuate if still possible, or get to higher ground By Associated Press FEMA's director will give an update ahead Hurricane Ian's expected landfall as nearly a Category 5 storm. Continue reading
Sep 27 Watch 6:39 Hurricane Ian grows stronger as it nears landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast By William Brangham, Tommy Walters Hurricane Ian is bulking up again and bearing down on Florida’s west coast. It could bring 130 mph winds, 18 inches of rain and a 12-foot storm surge. Acting National Director of the National Hurricane Center Jamie Rhome joined Judy… Continue watching
Sep 27 Watch 5:26 Tampa mayor on evacuations, storm preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian By William Brangham The city of Tampa is getting ready for Hurricane Ian. Evacuations have been ordered in flood-prone areas as officials warn about a significant storm surge threat. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor joined William Brangham to discuss her city's storm preparations. Continue watching
Sep 27 WATCH: DeSantis warns Floridians to get out of Hurricane Ian’s path, brace for extended power outages By Cristiana Mesquita, Curt Anderson, Associated Press Hurricane Ian tore into western Cuba as a major hurricane Tuesday and left 1 million people without electricity. Now it's on a collision course with Florida over warm Gulf waters expected to strengthen it into a catastrophic Category 4 storm. Continue reading
Sep 27 3 reasons why Hurricane Ian could cause major flooding in Florida By Athena Masson, The Conversation Much of the state is at risk of heavy rainfall, and the coast could see devastating storm surge, particularly around Tampa Bay. Continue reading
Sep 27 Jan. 6 panel delays hearing as Hurricane Ian hurtles toward Florida By Farnoush Amiri, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The House Jan. 6 committee has postponed a hearing scheduled for Wednesday as a hurricane hurtles toward the Florida coast. The committee had planned to hold what was likely to be its final investigative hearing Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Sep 27 WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives update on Hurricane Ian preparations By Associated Press Flordia Gov. Ron DeSantis told state residents to prepare for damage from Hurricane Ian in a briefing Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch 2:14 Hurricane Ian bears down on Cuba with landfall in Florida expected later this week By Stephanie Sy, Tommy Walters Hurricane Ian is on a collision course with Cuba and will threaten Florida after that. The storm is growing rapidly and could become a Category 4 with winds of 140 miles an hour before it reaches the U.S. mainland this… Continue watching
Sep 26 MAP: Tracking the path of Hurricane Ian By Vanessa Dennis and Associated Press Days after Hurricane Ian carved a path of destruction from Florida to the Carolinas, the dangers persisted, and even worsened in some places. Continue reading
Sep 26 Hurricane Ian nears Cuba, continuing on path to strike Florida as Category 4 By Cristiana Mesquita, Associated Press Forecasters say Hurricane Ian is nearing Cuba on a track to strike Florida in as a Category 4 as early as Wednesday. Continue reading