TROPICAL STORM IAN

Central Florida airports shut their hangars and stopped flights in anticipation of Hurricane Ian, but by Friday morning, most were either preparing to resume operations or already had.

It’s not every day you drive through a hurricane to give birth, but that’s what this Melbourne mom had to do Wednesday morning as Ian barreled across the Florida peninsula.

State Rep. Randy Fine Thursday reported that more than 100,000 people in Brevard County lost power during Hurricane Ian's trek across Central Florida.

The Seminole County Fire Department worked over a seven-hour period to help rescue 80 residents from rising floor water in a Winter Springs neighborhood, according to the department.

Flagler County officials updated county residents Thursday afternoon on how the county is tackling the aftermath of Hurricane Ian's destructive rampage across Central Florida.

Osceola County faced intense flooding from Hurricane Ian and that may be to blame for damage to train tracks in the downtown Kissimmee area.

Seminole County Emergency Management is beginning the task of assessing the full scope of damage done to the county by Ian.

A viewer in Oviedo captured this cute scene of two deer swimming in a flooded backyard in Oviedo.

Orange County Fire Rescue officials responded to Arden Villas Apartments near University Boulevard Thursday night to help evacuate about 200 residents to a sister facility in Altamonte Springs.

Tourism, agriculture and mining expected to be the hardest-hit sectors after storm rips through Florida.

At least two homes suffered damage from falling trees brought down by Ian in Apopka.

Police in Flagler Beach are urging people not to go to the pier because they say it sustained “significant” damage from Hurricane Ian.

The punishing rains from Ian caused Lake Eola to jump its banks in downtown Orlando, flooding nearby Robinson Street.

Hurricane Ian, which downgraded to a tropical storm, brought historic rain to Central Florida, causing Lake Eola in downtown Orlando to overflow.

Officials are warning those in the powerful storm's path to remain vigilant.

Tourists in Orlando, Florida, surveyed the damage caused by Hurricane Ian on Thursday after the storm moved across northeast Florida.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called the flooding from Tropical Storm Ian, formerly a hurricane, "basically a 500-year event," and the damage has been "historic."

One of the ways to get information from the boundary layer includes using an unmanned drone that can fly in and around the highest wind gusts.

President Joe Biden on Thursday declared a major disaster exists in Florida due to the lashing given to it by what is now Tropical Storm Ian, approving a request made by Gov. DeSantis the day prior.

Gov. Ron DeSantis updated Floridians at multiple news briefings Thursday to discuss the state’s ongoing response to Hurricane Ian.

The Florida Highway Patrol closes 13 miles of the Florida Turnpike due to severe flooding in Orange County.

Ian weakened early Thursday, and the storm was downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm. The system brought widespread power outages in Florida.

An Osceola County deputy was rescued via airboat early Thursday after their vehicle became stalled in flooding brought on by what is now Tropical Storm Ian.

If you're sheltering in place in the path of Hurricane Ian, the state wants you to fill out a survey for your safety in case of a need for a rescue.

Hurricane Ian, now Tropical Storm Ian, will continue to bring heavy rain and dangerous winds over the next few hours for Central Florida.

President Joe Biden will not be visiting Orlando on Tuesday, Sept. 27, as a result of Hurricane Ian. The postponed trip comes after the storm...

Hurricane Ian is expected to be a major hurricane by the time it nears Florida's west coast on Wednesday. The Weather Channel’s Stephanie Abrams has the latest on its path.

Tropical Storm Ian is now Hurricane Ian and the Sarasota-Manatee area is under both a hurricane watch and a storm surge watch.

Orange County Public Schools has no plans to cancel classes ahead of Hurricane Ian, according to an update shared by the school on Sunday. "At...

Tropical Storm Ian became Hurricane Ian on Monday morning. The storm has winds of 75mph. Ian is expected to become a major hurricane within the next day or two.

HAVANA — (AP) — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Ian has strengthened into a hurricane as it moves closer to Cuba on a track expected to take it to Florida in the coming days. Ian was forecast to intensify rapidly and become a major hurricane as soon as late Monday. A hurricane warning was in effect for Grand Cayman and the Cuban provinces of Isla de Juventud, Pinar del Rio and Artemisa. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Ian should reach the far-western part of Cuba late Monday or early Tuesday, hitting near the country’s most famed tobacco fields. Meanwhile, residents in Florida were keeping a cautious eye on Ian as it rumbled ominously through the Caribbean on a path toward the state.

HAVANA — (AP) — Authorities in Cuba suspended classes in Pinar del Rio province and said they will begin evacuations Monday as Tropical Storm Ian was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before reaching the western part of the island on its way to Florida. A hurricane warning was in effect for Grand Cayman and the Cuban provinces of Isla de Juventud, Pinar del Rio and Artemisa. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Ian should reach the far-western part of Cuba late Monday or early Tuesday, hitting near the country’s most famed tobacco fields. Cuba state media outlet Granma said authorities would begin evacuating people from vulnerable areas early Monday in the far-western province of Pinar del Rio. Meanwhile, residents in Florida were keeping a cautious eye on Ian as it rumbled ominously through the Caribbean on a path toward the state.

Authorities in Cuba suspended classes in Pinar del Rio province and said they will begin evacuations as Tropical Storm Ian was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane.

Authorities in Cuba suspended classes in Pinar del Rio province and said they will begin evacuations as Tropical Storm Ian was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane.

A hurricane warning was in effect for Grand Cayman and the Cuban provinces of Isla de Juventud, Pinar del Rio and Artemisa. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Ian should reach the far-western part of Cuba late Monday or early Tuesday, hitting near the country’s most famed tobacco fields. Cuba state media outlet Granma said authorities would begin evacuating people from vulnerable areas early Monday in the far-western province of Pinar del Rio. Meanwhile, residents in Florida were keeping a cautious eye on Ian as it rumbled ominously through the Caribbean on a path toward the state. Forecasters are still unsure of exactly where Ian could make landfall, with current models plotting it toward Florida's west coast or panhandle regions, he said.

Authorities in Cuba have suspended classes in Pinar del Rio province and say they will begin evacuations Monday as Tropical Storm Ian is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before reaching the western part of the island on its way to Florida

Tropical Storm Ian is expected to be a major hurricane and could impact Florida by next week.

A tropical storm watch was issued for the lower Florida Keys on Sunday evening as Tropical Storm Ian approaches the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean.

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After Hurricane Ian moved through the area, Central Florida schools announced how they are handling the storm’s aftermath and when they will be reopening.

ORLANDO, Fla. — As Tropical Storm Ian continues to strengthen, President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Florida, the White House said in a release. The move will authorize the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief efforts. Read: Florida Keys under tropical storm watch, Central Florida remains in Ian’s pathThe agencies will also be able to provide assistance to residents and properties impacted by Ian. DeSantis gives updates on Florida’s emergency response to IanThe president was also scheduled to appear at an event in Florida on Tuesday but has postponed his planned trip because of the storm. Read: Central Floridians fill sandbags as Tropical Storm Ian threatens Central FloridaCentral Florida Spotlight: Hurricane safety August was quiet in the tropics, but we still have a few months left to go of hurricane season.

Rapid intensification is expected by Tuesday, and Ian will spend days in the Gulf of Mexico. Here’s the latest forecast.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen and reach hurricane strength by Monday. Ron DeSantis spoke at the State Emergency Operations Center on Sunday to give updates on how Florida will be preparing for the storm. DeSantis had issued a state of emergency on Saturday for the entire state of Florida, including all 67 counties. The State Emergency Operations Center is also activated to Level One. State preparation and response efforts include the following:Florida Division of Emergency Management- FDEM will be leading the State Emergency Response Team.

The National Hurricane Center on late Sunday afternoon released a new model for Tropical Storm Ian's projected track, nudging it slightly back eastward which means...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Students at one university will need to make preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Ian. Bethune-Cookman University will enact a mandatory campus evacuation order to start Monday, Sept. 26 at noon. Read: Parts of Cuba are now under hurricane warning, Central Florida remains in Ian’s pathThis is meant to protect the safety of its students, faculty and staff, the university said in a social media post. Read: Central Floridians fill sandbags as Tropical Storm Ian threatens Central FloridaBecause of Tropical Storm Ian’s uncertain path, a return date for students to return to campus is unknown at this time. ©2022 Cox Media Group

Across Lake County on Sunday, as Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen and become a hurricane, emergency officials helped residents prepare for any possible storm impact.

The storm will spend several days intensifying in the Gulf but could weaken a bit before landfall. Here’s why the Mississippi Coast, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida should be on high alert.

Tropical Storm Ian is that it will bring a high likelihood of flooding in some areas. Two sandbagging locations will open in Flagler County.

Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency throughout Florida and urged residents to ready for a storm that could lash large swaths of the state with heavy rains, high winds and rising seas. The president postponed a scheduled Sept. 27 trip to Florida due to the storm. The National Hurricane Center said Ian was expected to strengthen before moving over western Cuba and toward the west coast of Florida and the Florida Panhandle by the middle of the week. A hurricane warning remained in effect for the island and hurricane watches were issued for western Cuba. The track forecast by the National Hurricane Center shows a major storm striking the far-western part of the island early Tuesday, close to the country’s most famed tobacco fields.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Sunday will be another beautiful day in Central Florida. We will see mostly sunny skies for most of the day, with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. Read: Tropical Storm Ian gains strength, expected to make hurricane status before hitting CubaThere is a 30% chance for isolated showers and storms this afternoon, favoring our southern zones. Read: Central Florida residents prepare ahead of Tropical Storm IanRain chances will climb this week, as we monitor potential impacts from Ian. Read: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space CoastChief meteorologist Tom TerryClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

Tropical Storm Ian is expected to grow into a category four hurricane before striking Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Biden have already declared emergencies.

Ian is expected to become a hurricane later Sunday or Sunday night and strengthen before it hits Cuba.

Today will be fairly nice with a 30% coverage of rain and a high temperature of 89°.

The storm is expected to develop into a major hurricane in the coming days.

We continue to pinpoint the very latest on Ian.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Ian is expected to be a major hurricane and could impact Florida by next week. Tropical Storm Ian is expected to become a major hurricane as it approaches Cuba within the next 48 hours. Hurricane warnings are in place for Western Cuba as Ian approaches. The forecast keeps Ian as a major hurricane on our west coast, making landfall near the Big Bend Coast. Tropical Storm #Ian Advisory 9A: Ian Forecast to Begin Rapidly Strengthening Later Today.

Florida’s governor and emergency management leaders say the Federal Emergency Management Agency is already assisting the state in preparing for Ian’s impact.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the whole state, which is at risk of seeing major flash flooding.

Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Monday

Tropical Storm Ian's projected track has moved westward from initial predictions. While the National Hurricane Center forecast earlier this week that the storm would cut...

Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for all of Florida on Saturday as Tropical Storm Ian gained strength over the Caribbean and was forecast to become a major hurricane soon on a track toward the state. But he expanded the warning to the entire state, urging residents to prepare for a storm that could lash large swaths of Florida. The president postponed a scheduled Sept. 27 trip to Florida due to the storm. “Too soon to say if it's going to be a southeast Florida problem or a central Florida problem or just the entire state,” he said. The governor's declaration frees up emergency protective funding and activates members of the Florida National Guard, his office said.

Authorities and residents in Florida were keeping a cautious eye on Tropical Storm Ian in the Caribbean on Sunday, expected to continue gaining strength and become a major hurricane.

He urged residents to prepare for a storm that could lash large swaths of the state with heavy rains, high winds and rising seas. The president postponed a scheduled Sept. 27 trip to Florida due to the storm. The National Hurricane Center said Ian was expected to strengthen before moving over western Cuba and toward the west coast of Florida and the Florida Panhandle by the middle of the week. Ian was forecast to become a hurricane Sunday and a major storm as soon as late Monday. “Ian forecast to begin rapidly intensifying,” the hurricane center reported.

He urged residents to prepare for a storm that could lash large swaths of the state with heavy rains, high winds and rising seas. The president postponed a scheduled Sept. 27 trip to Florida due to the storm. The National Hurricane Center said Ian was expected to strengthen before moving over western Cuba and toward the west coast of Florida and the Florida Panhandle by the middle of the week. Ian was forecast to become a hurricane Sunday and a major storm as soon as late Monday. “Ian forecast to begin rapidly intensifying,” the hurricane center reported.

Authorities and residents in Florida are keeping a cautious eye on Tropical Storm Ian as it rumbles through the Caribbean.

Bethune-Cookman University announced a mandatory evacuation order for its campus in Daytona Beach will be in effect Monday as Tropical Storm Ian is on a path toward Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A person is injured after a shooting in Daytona Beach, police said. Daytona Beach police said they received an aggravated battery call in the 900 block of Vine Street at around 7:00 p.m.Read: Central Florida residents prepare ahead of Tropical Storm IanDBPD said one person was shot and transported to Halifax Hospital Medical Center, where they remain in critical condition. Read: Tropical Storm Ian continues to organize, gains strength as its track shifts westDeputies said that upon initial investigation, the motive behind the shooting could be related to “road rage.”Read: Gov. DeSantis expands state of emergency for Tropical Storm IanResidents are asked to avoid the area. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for all of Florida on Saturday as Tropical Storm Ian gains strength over the Caribbean and is forecast to become a major hurricane within days as it tracks toward the state. But he expanded the warning to the entire state, urging residents to prepare for a storm that could lash large swaths of Florida. “This storm has the potential to strengthen into a major hurricane and we encourage all Floridians to make their preparations,” DeSantis said in a statement. It added that Ian was forecast to become a hurricane on Sunday and a major hurricane by late Monday or early Tuesday. John Cangialosi, a senior hurricane specialist at the Miami-based hurricane center, said it wasn't yet clear exactly where Ian will hit hardest in Florida.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — With Tropical Storm Ian strengthening, Central Florida residents have started to prepare for its future impacts. Channel 9 visited Downey Park Saturday, where many people stocked up on sandbags and supplies. Orange County refilled the sand pile at least once today because of the number of people who came to fill up sandbags. “We thankfully got there at 7 a.m. when they opened, so there was still some supply,” Amanda Acobes said. A few things that you can put in your hurricane kit include batteries, flashlights, food that does not require cooking, water and a first-aid kit.

The National Hurricane Center said Ian is forecast to rapidly strengthen in the coming days.

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an emergency order for Florida in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ian, as another storm batters Atlantic Canada.

Tropical Storm Ian is projected to make landfall in Florida as a hurricane as all counties in the state are now under a state of emergency.

The National Hurricane Center issued a late Saturday afternoon update on the path of Tropical Storm Ian, and it indicated a possible westward shift in...

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday expanded a previously-signed executive order to declare a statewide state of emergency.

No Manatee County shelters have been opened, but any residents with special needs are encouraged to register with the county.

Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Saturday afternoon that expands the state of emergency to include all of Florida. DeSantis issued an executive order on Friday declaring a state of emergency for 24 counties in the potential path of Tropical Depression 9, now named Tropical Storm Ian. Read: Tropical Storm Ian gains strength as it heads towards Central Florida, track moves slighty westDeSantis also requested a federal pre-landfall emergency declaration in anticipation of impacts from the storm. Under the emergency order, members of the Florida National Guard will be activated and on standby awaiting orders. Because Tropical Depression 9 strengthened into Tropical Storm Ian, he said the conditions have increased safety precautions for all communities and infrastructure in Florida.

The weather system currently churning southeast of Jamaica is projected to intensify into a hurricane in the coming days. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 24 counties in Florida.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency across his entire state as Tropical Storm Ian gains strength over the Caribbean and is forecast to become a major hurricane in coming days.

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Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane early this week.