Update: Hurricane IAN Makes Landfall in Florida - USA

On September 28, around 16:35 hours, Hurricane IAN made landfall south of Punta Gorda near Pirate Harbour with a maximum sustained windspeed of 233 km/h. At 23:00 hours, the windspeed was 144 km/h. The hurricane has affected Florida with gusty winds, tornadoes, storm surges of about 12 feet, and excessive flooding.

The wind speed is strong enough to cause massive damage to infrastructure and poses a serious threat to human life.

Advice

Hurricane IAN is a category 4 storm and is expected to cause severe damage. If travelling in the path of this storm, be cautious and consult local meteorological and emergency reports. Air, rail, and road transport may be severely disrupted. Travellers should avoid travelling in affected areas since essential services may be disrupted. The storm could lead to flooding and landslides, and high winds may cause dangerous sea conditions.