UPDATED TIMELINE: Here’s when Central Florida can expect impacts from Ian

Category 4 hurricane made landfall on Florida’s west coast

ORLANDO, Fla.Hurricane Ian made landfall as a major hurricane Wednesday in Florida.

The National Hurricane Center said Ian made landfall with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph.

Ian, which has now downgraded to a tropical storm, will continue to move through Florida on Thursday before making its way along the coast of northeastern Florida and Georgia Thursday night and Friday, according to forecasters.

Brevard County

  • Strongest winds at 5 a.m. on Thursday

Flagler County

  • Strongest winds at 9 a.m. on Thursday

Lake and Sumter counties

  • Strongest winds at 11 p.m. on Wednesday

Marion County

  • Strongest winds at 9 a.m. on Thursday

Orange and Seminole counties

  • Strongest winds at 1 a.m. on Thursday

Osceola and Polk counties

  • Strongest winds at 11 p.m. on Wednesday

Volusia County

  • Strongest winds at 5 a.m. on Thursday

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Thursday-Friday

  • Conditions will begin to worsen in the evening through Thursday morning. Hurricane-force gusts will be seen in most counties as Ian moves through Florida.
  • By Friday, conditions improve very quickly.

For a county-by-county breakdown of impacts, here’s what you need to know:


About the Author:

Brenda Argueta is a digital journalist who joined ClickOrlando.com in March 2021. She is the author of the Central Florida Happenings newsletter that goes out every Thursday.

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