NAPLES, FLORIDA — The southwest coast of Florida is getting pummeled by Hurricane Ian, after the Category 4 tempest’s expected path changed slightly early Wednesday morning. The hurricane’s wind speeds reached 155 mph, just shy of reaching maximum Category 5 status.
As the life-threatening winds and torrential rain wreaks havoc, spectacular images are flooding social media channels. Check out the latest, as of 3 pm on Wednesday.
FORT MYERS
In the eye wall of #Hurricane #Ian in Fort Myers. We're live on @weatherchannel along with @StephanieAbrams and @JimCantore #HurricanIan pic.twitter.com/gSBdmAUjWX
— Mike Seidel (@mikeseidel) September 28, 2022
🌪️SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TORNADO🌪️
— Greg Rule (@WXRules) September 27, 2022
Hurricane Ian producing tornadoes in #SWFL this afternoon. This was shot along US 41 between Naples and Miami...
📹: @winknews viewer Roger Felipe pic.twitter.com/c4xia4KCBE
New video just in from Fort Myers, FL shows swimmers getting into the storm surge as Hurricane #Ian approaches.
— Zach Covey (@ZachCoveyTV) September 28, 2022
This is EXTREMELY dangerous. I can’t believe I have to say this…. DO NOT GET INTO THE WATER! pic.twitter.com/jsoUPvX8uC
Currently in Fort Myers, Florida. Video by Loni Architects #flwx #Ian #hurricane pic.twitter.com/8nfncFlG9G
— Kaitlin Wright (@wxkaitlin) September 28, 2022
NAPLES
#BREAKING #StormSurge rushes into #Naples beachside neighborhood as #HurricaneIan comes onshore @Telemundo51 #breakingnews #HurricaneSeason2022 https://t.co/eUvoYDz3VY pic.twitter.com/oe0B2F66kA
— JRodriguez (@JRodzMIA) September 28, 2022
The City of Naples has issued an emergency citywide curfew to protect and safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of City of Naples residents, visitors, and first responders. The curfew is effective immediately until further notice. pic.twitter.com/C1OIiFkCoN
— Naples Police Dept. (@NaplesPolice) September 28, 2022
Widespread surge flooding of homes is underway in #Naples #FLwx as #Ian roars inland.
— Jack Sillin (@JackSillin) September 28, 2022
Tide gauge currently showing ~6.25 feet of surge. Water could come up another several feet this afternoon.
Webcam via https://t.co/h53cce4CDV pic.twitter.com/RVL2pddUgK
El #Huracán #Ian ha provocado daños en el servicio eléctrico en Naples #Florida. pic.twitter.com/dzUL30FpNF
— Noticias Guerrero Hoy (@NoticiasGroHoy) September 28, 2022
#winknews #colliercounty #naples #hurricaneian pic.twitter.com/KcCwkx7T4J
— bonnie (@bonnie58112448) September 28, 2022
SARASOTA
The “TURN HERE” sign for Sarasota Jungle Gardens tourist attraction has toppled along the Tamiami Trail. #HurricaneIan pic.twitter.com/BJxbuZpzVn
— David Martin FOX 35 (@FOX35David) September 28, 2022
PINE ISLAND
Powerful storm surge southern tip Pine Island FL eye wall Hurricane Ian @accuweather @ChrisFLTornado pic.twitter.com/Osn1u5kpa4
— Reed Timmer, PhD (@ReedTimmerAccu) September 28, 2022
KEY WEST
Storm surge submerging streets in Key West as #HurricaneIan passes by! The wind and rain continue to be relentless as the storm moves north… Live coverage starting at 10 on 7 News @wsvn pic.twitter.com/fGW9HFj4jl
— T.J. Parker (@TJParkeron7) September 28, 2022
JUST IN 🚨 House flooded in Key West, Florida as Hurricane Ian passes by pic.twitter.com/Shrz1PlAwN
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) September 28, 2022
9pm storm surge on the southwest side of #KeyWest as Ian is slowly passing to the west. I’m off to bed, I’ll have updates on @weatherchannel starting at 6am. #hurricaneian #ian #stormsurge pic.twitter.com/5zalDflCoR
— Felicia Combs (@FeliciaCombsTWC) September 28, 2022
Key West at Higgs Beach. Storm surge warning this afternoon for all Lower Keys with 2-4 feet possible on top of high tides. Key West awoke to street and house flooding, downed trees and power lines and a fire at a building on Flagler Avenue. #KeyWest #Ian pic.twitter.com/qSrfoGbbqh
— Gwen Filosa (@KeyWestGwen) September 28, 2022
A few images from the #Ian aftermath in #KeyWest storm surge high water mark about 3’ above street level. Trees down, power out, flooding remains. @tracybuckner @spann pic.twitter.com/ErjWkv9aqt
— Duke Buckner (@DukeBuckner) September 28, 2022
Key West. 1 hour ago. #HurricaneIan #Ian pic.twitter.com/53wjCtwo78
— NWBMX (@NoStemsAllowed) September 28, 2022
