As Hurricane Ian makes its way from the Caribbean Sea into the Gulf of Mexico, photos and videos are pouring into social media channels. While Floridians across the state finalize their plans and preparation for Hurricane Ian, many will be refreshing their social media account feeds to read, watch and hear the latest updates on the storm.
Below are some of the most spectacular images currently flooding the internet as of 1 pm on Tuesday.
CUBA
Hurricane Ian brought devastating damage to Cuba on Tuesday morning. Videos from residents posted on Facebook show a group of Cubans waist-deep in water indoors. Others show 100-mph winds bending trees and razing buildings.
#BreakingNews ⚠️Kid reacts “oh my god “ to the strong winds of #HurricaneIan hits the city of #PinardelRío in the far western tip of the island of #Cuba . #Hurricane #storm #stormchaser @NHC_Atlantic @53rdWRS @NHC_Surge pic.twitter.com/fhHBrv0zpx
— Actions4Freedom (@Actions4Freedom) September 27, 2022
#PinardelRio es un destrozo total #Cuba #HuracanIan pic.twitter.com/Oa4xVaAb4U #IranRevolution #Iran
— Javi (@Javiergg9885) September 27, 2022
La famosa finca de tabaco Robaina, en San Juan, #PinardelRío, destruida por el huracán #Ian. #Cuba Fotos: Hirochi Robaina-Facebook. pic.twitter.com/7EDQRhK4zM
— Rolando Nápoles (@RNapoles) September 27, 2022
La coloma, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. #Ian pic.twitter.com/HEpgmgHI6t
— Actions4Freedom (@Actions4Freedom) September 27, 2022
Now that the sun is coming up, we are starting to see damage across Pinar Del Rio, Cuba from Hurricane #Ian as it made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane.
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) September 27, 2022
Jonathan Petramala has more on the damage and talked to a resident who rode out the storm⬇️ pic.twitter.com/OZOabb3AuE
#IanCuba: Impresionante la fuerza del viento en Pinar del Río. pic.twitter.com/ESJ59Kt5iM
— Yannis Estrada (@YannisEst) September 27, 2022
Imágenes desgarradoras llegan desde San Juan y Martínez. La colega @RosTPinar1 las comparte. #PinardelRío #FuerzaPinar pic.twitter.com/z8EnLN1ZBo
— TelePinar (@TelePinar) September 27, 2022
Destrozos en #LaColoma #HuracanIan mas desgracias y miseria para mi pueblo de #PinardelRio 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/jvB1di0lCU
— Pinareño (@el_pinareno) September 27, 2022
#IanCuba: Ocurre otro derrumbe en Centro Habana. pic.twitter.com/NuWMDQSYOo
— Yannis Estrada (@YannisEst) September 27, 2022
#PinardelRío tras el paso del #HuracanIan.
— Evelyn Corbillón Díaz (@evecdACN_Cuba) September 27, 2022
👉Más de 7 horas en la provincia desde que a las 3 y 25 am tocó tierra #ACNreporta @ACN_Cuba @EddaACN_Cuba @miriampACN_Cuba pic.twitter.com/56yD8k7Rvl
#IanCuba: Inundaciones en Pinar del Río. pic.twitter.com/qo2vBh1Rnp
— Yannis Estrada (@YannisEst) September 27, 2022
#IanCuba: Inundaciones en Pinar del Río. pic.twitter.com/qo2vBh1Rnp
— Yannis Estrada (@YannisEst) September 27, 2022
KEY WEST
Florida’s southernmost city, Key West, is encountering early signs of the Category 3 hurricane’s foreboding storm surge.
Hurricane Ian
— Earth & beyond (@umadevipavuluri) September 27, 2022
Key West pic.twitter.com/YKLl726AXf
Storm chasing in Key west fl #HurricaneIan pic.twitter.com/mH7pU9ngjr
— marco polo (@mumblesthestray) September 27, 2022
Water is already over the sea wall in Key West. Storm surge here will peak at 2-4 feet. Highest wind gusts could range 60-70mph tonight. #HurricaneIan pic.twitter.com/eGHTHpBXgS
— Brandon Orr (@BrandonOrrWPLG) September 27, 2022
Currently in Key West.
— Victoria Bollea (@PerfectHealth_1) September 27, 2022
Folks this is 40 mile an hour winds. By the time it makes landfall in Florida it will be 140 mile winds. Please Please take this seriously. I’ll try to keep you all updated since we are getting it first. #hurricane #florida #ian pic.twitter.com/rV0XiPS1i5
You can see #HurricaneIan's effects already being made on almost all of the Key West, Florida livecams. This is from the Southern Most Beach Resort livecam just moments ago. #Hurricane #Ian #KeyWest pic.twitter.com/9C2qQIRGKL
— BirdingPeepWx (@BirdingPeepWx) September 27, 2022
Update 🚨
— Victoria Bollea (@PerfectHealth_1) September 27, 2022
Waldorf Astoria Casa Marina Key West Fl. Hurricane Ian #ian #florida #hurricane pic.twitter.com/pSZTD9LG5X
TRAFFIC
The decision of whether or not to evacuate is complicated by major traffic delays along major highways and interstates.
TAMPA HURRICANE EVACUATION IN PROGRESS Traffic currently backed up on I-4 to Orlando currently taking an extra 40 minutes #HurricaneIan @JimCantore pic.twitter.com/brENmgzcte
— Chris FL Tornado (@ChrisFLTornado) September 27, 2022
Very soggy commute this morning due to Hurricane Ian's outer bands🌧 pic.twitter.com/5lmmtlJNFr
— David Vergel (@DavidVergel97) September 27, 2022
Escaping Tampa on I4#Ian #HurricaneIan #FLwx pic.twitter.com/aUA7LEEzur
— Hurricane Updates - Ian (@gdavis9999) September 27, 2022
Lots of people evacuating north out of Tampa Florida causing Traffic Jams for Tens of Miles. #flwx #HurricaneIan #hurricane #Ian pic.twitter.com/XHCCGyLocb
— Kannon Kalton (@WeatherKannon) September 27, 2022
Northbound traffic is now at a complete standstill on Florida’s Turnpike at the I-75 interchange. A lot of these drivers are evacuating from Tampa ahead of #HurricaneIan @WESH pic.twitter.com/YTYrBZPpUG
— Meaghan Mackey (@MeaghanMackeyTV) September 27, 2022
The never ending sand bag line in my neighborhood 🥺 #HurricaneIan 🌀 pic.twitter.com/RjSYNFgV01
— Hallie Hogan (@HallieHo) September 27, 2022
HURRICANE IAN FROM ABOVE
Few images are more captivating than aerial shots of Hurricane Ian. The storm’s massive bands of wind and rain stretch 500 miles in diameter.
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Kermit (#NOAA42) just landed in Texas from our flight to Hurricane #Ian this morning. This was from our second pass through the eye, a healthy 20 miles in diameter. Clouds were already starting to clear out above.
— Tropical Nick Underwood (@TheAstroNick) September 27, 2022
Follow @NHC_Atlantic and @NOAA_HurrHunter for official updates. pic.twitter.com/SOsDaARIch
Okay, wow.
— Dakota Smith (@weatherdak) September 27, 2022
Five hours worth of 30-second imagery of Hurricane Ian.
A seriously remarkable and captivating view of a tropical cyclone. pic.twitter.com/FyXey7XzeL
Sun is up over Hurricane Ian, over the western tip of Cuba. Winds 125 mph. pic.twitter.com/Q4wNSxxkGu
— James Spann (@spann) September 27, 2022
A stunning shot of Hurricane Ian on its North America approach. pic.twitter.com/XG4OsgtfZQ
— Dakota Smith (@weatherdak) September 27, 2022
Live views of #HurricaneIan from the @Space_Station as it flies over the storm. https://t.co/hGjzrBmuyw
— NASA (@NASA) September 26, 2022
As #HurricaneIan churns near Cuba, #GOESEast can see its distinct eye as well as #lightning flashing around the storm.#Ian is a major Category 3 #hurricane that is continuing to strengthen in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico.
— NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) September 27, 2022
Latest: https://t.co/FYrreOueMf pic.twitter.com/Rh85xqu0Rt
SOUTH FLORIDA
Although the Miami area is not directly in the expected path of Hurricane Ian, there are early signs of potential flooding.
🚨 Storm drain overflows in downtown Miami as Florida prepares for Hurricane Ian pic.twitter.com/s5QTJmg7TZ
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) September 27, 2022
Amazing...#HurricaneIan #Ian pic.twitter.com/qlgncKaBT2
— 𝔈𝔩𝔬𝔥𝔦𝔪 🜍 🜏 ☿ 🜨 (@MalachiErelim) September 27, 2022
STORM PREPARATIONS
While many Floridians on the Sun Coast are evacuating today, some residents are hunkering down.
Florida residents are being urged to prepare for serious storm surge and to evacuate low-lying areas as Hurricane Ian gains strength in the Caribbean. The storm is expected to near the west coast of Florida on Wednesday. https://t.co/ia9ne4VO9u pic.twitter.com/VyxMCr8iGO
— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 26, 2022
Florida residents scrambled to fill and place sandbags around their homes and stockpile emergency supplies on Monday.
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) September 27, 2022
Latest details on #HurricaneIan https://t.co/RWCZqafzer pic.twitter.com/pPe8rbvJAZ
Hurricane Ian Evacuation Orders Grow: Tampa, St. Petersburg And Fort Myers Areas Targeted https://t.co/ZvoqpcEI3J pic.twitter.com/bYlu6cc35L
— Forbes (@Forbes) September 27, 2022
Hernando Co. neighbors still busy sandbagging at Linda Pedersen Park ahead of #HurricaneIan.
— Emerald Morrow (WTSP) (@EmeraldMorrow) September 27, 2022
County administrator told me sandbagging operations will go till 5 today and again tomorrow depending on conditions.@10TampaBay pic.twitter.com/7KGYaesCtM
FIRST RESPONDERS
The courage and dedication of first responders shines bright during natural disasters. These men and women, often from other parts of the state, bring hope in times of uncertainty and danger.
Dozens of power crew caravans are headed east along I-10 to get into position before #HurricaneIan makes landfall @spann #flwx pic.twitter.com/zbH5TuArh3
— Stephen Quinn (@StephenQ3340) September 27, 2022
Red Cross Fullfillment Team volunteers are working ahead of Hurricane Ian, unloading tractor trailers of supplies that will be heading to evacuation shelters in Central Florida including food, water, & comfort kits. Prepare for emergencies now. Go to https://t.co/qI7OwfFNSP pic.twitter.com/v5bZljVum2
— Red Cross South Carolina (@RedCrossSC) September 27, 2022
FPL is finalizing preparations and ready to respond to Hurricane Ian. The Sarasota Fairgrounds is one of many staging sites where we have our personnel and equipment pre-positioned to respond quickly and safely. pic.twitter.com/WzSWTap1Xd
— Florida Power & Light (@insideFPL) September 27, 2022
Military Convoy already making their way south. #HurricaneIan pic.twitter.com/wfwniwUIxM
— Brandon Copic (@BrandonCopicWx) September 27, 2022
VIEWS FROM A BOAT
Most Floridians who decided not to evacuate are hunkering down in their homes, but it appears at least one person was willing to brave the storm on a boat.
Hurricane Ian
— Earth & beyond (@umadevipavuluri) September 27, 2022
No adventures by anyone is allowed pic.twitter.com/abptijivyH
SAVING SEA TURTLES
Hurricane Ian’s disastrous potential makes for a somber news week, so heartwarming videos – like this one of baby Sea Turtle hatchlings leaving their nests – make for a welcomed sight.
In preparation for Hurricane Ian, the DoE's Turtle Team carried out 37 turtle nest excavations, 14 nest relocations and rescued more than 1000 sea turtle hatchlings from nests that were due to hatch during the storm. #CaymanTurtles #TurtleHatchlings #CaymanIslands pic.twitter.com/zlbvE50zS6
— Cayman Islands Department of Environment (@doecayman) September 27, 2022
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