<p>United States President Joe Biden has been caught on a live mic as he dropped the F-bomb during his visit to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A hot mic picked up Biden jokingly saying "no one f***s with Biden". He said it during an informal chat with the mayor of Fort Myers Beach Ray Murphy on Wednesday (October 5).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although the conversation was quite difficult to hear, but Murphy mentioned it in a telephonic interview with US-based media outlet NBC. He laughed it off, stating "It was not directed at anybody. It was just two guys talking."&nbsp;</p>

<p>During his visit after the devastating hurricane, the US president presented was seen united with vocal critic and Florida's Republican governor Ron DeSantis. They surveyed the extent of damages from the hurricane.&nbsp;</p>

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No one f*cks with a Biden—including the FBI, CIA, and DOJ<br />
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It says nothing good about the U.S. and is a slap in the face to every American <a href="https://t.co/rRFQcbCSh2">pic.twitter.com/rRFQcbCSh2</a></p>
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<p>Accompanied by First Lady Jill Biden, the US president boarded a helicopter at Fort Myers for the aerial inspection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a speech after witnessing the destruction, Biden said: "Everything - this historic and titanic, unimaginable storm ripped it to pieces. You've got to start from scratch."&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the authorities, at least 93 people died in Hurricane Ian. Some US television networks citing local officials reported that more than 100 died.</p>

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United States President Joe Biden has been caught on a live mic as he dropped the F-bomb during his visit to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. A hot mic picked up Biden jokingly saying "no one f***s with Biden".

United States President Joe Biden has been caught on a live mic as he dropped the F-bomb during his visit to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. A hot mic picked up Biden jokingly saying "no one f***s with Biden". He said it during an informal chat with the mayor of Fort Myers Beach Ray Murphy on Wednesday (October 5). Although the conversation was quite difficult to hear, but Murphy mentioned it in a telephonic interview with US-based media outlet NBC. He laughed it off, stating "It was not directed at anybody. It was just two guys talking." During his visit after the devastating hurricane, the US president presented was seen united with vocal critic and Florida's Republican governor Ron DeSantis. They surveyed the extent of damages from the hurricane. ALSO READ | India, Ukraine among 11 nations to abstain as UNHRC rejects debate on Xinjiang Watch the video here: Democrats are praising this… Pathetic. The truth is it shows Biden’s extreme ARROGANCE and it’s completely UNPRESIDENTIAL Think about it: No one f*cks with a Biden—including the FBI, CIA, and DOJ It says nothing good about the U.S. and is a slap in the face to every American pic.twitter.com/rRFQcbCSh2 — LionHearted (@LionHearted76) October 5, 2022 × ALSO READ | North Korean warplanes conduct bombing drill, South scrambles fighter jets in response Accompanied by First Lady Jill Biden, the US president boarded a helicopter at Fort Myers for the aerial inspection. In a speech after witnessing the destruction, Biden said: "Everything - this historic and titanic, unimaginable storm ripped it to pieces. You've got to start from scratch." As per the authorities, at least 93 people died in Hurricane Ian. Some US television networks citing local officials reported that more than 100 died. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>United States President Joe Biden travelled to Florida on Wednesday to take account of the situation in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. According to CNN, Biden has pledged to assist the state with funds and aid to recover from the devastation and will also meet with Governor Ron DeSantis.</p>

<p>The storm, which was considered to be the deadliest in the recent American history, claimed more than 100 lives and ended up displacing around 400,000 people from their homes and businesses.</p>

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<p>During the hurricane, more than 2.8 million people were left without electricity and right now, the state is trying to repair the grids once again. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell also said that it will take billions of dollars to complete the required repairs.</p>

<p>"We are still very much in the lifesaving and stabilization mode. They are just beginning the assessments of what the actual extent of damages to the infrastructure. It's going to be in the billions," Criswell told reporters on Air Force One according to Reuters.</p>

<p>The White House said that Biden surveyed the affected areas – including Fort Myers and other neighbouring areas – from a helicopter and spoke to all the important state officials.</p>

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<p>The devastation and the subsequent repairs to the infrastructure of the state has become a major talking point all around the country and it is expected to feature heavily in the run up to the mid-term elections.</p>

<p>"Today we have one job and only one job, and that's to make sure the people in Florida get everything they need to fully, thoroughly recover," Biden said.</p>

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United States President Joe Biden travelled to Florida on Wednesday to take account of the situation in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. According to CNN, Biden has pledged to assist the state with funds and aid to recover from the devastation and will also meet with Governor Ron DeSantis.

United States President Joe Biden travelled to Florida on Wednesday to take account of the situation in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. According to CNN, Biden has pledged to assist the state with funds and aid to recover from the devastation and will also meet with Governor Ron DeSantis. The storm, which was considered to be the deadliest in the recent American history, claimed more than 100 lives and ended up displacing around 400,000 people from their homes and businesses. Also read | Poland approached US with offer to host its nuclear weapons: Reports During the hurricane, more than 2.8 million people were left without electricity and right now, the state is trying to repair the grids once again. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell also said that it will take billions of dollars to complete the required repairs. "We are still very much in the lifesaving and stabilization mode. They are just beginning the assessments of what the actual extent of damages to the infrastructure. It's going to be in the billions," Criswell told reporters on Air Force One according to Reuters. The White House said that Biden surveyed the affected areas – including Fort Myers and other neighbouring areas – from a helicopter and spoke to all the important state officials. Also read | Scientist trio awarded Nobel Prize for pioneering work on 'click chemistry' The devastation and the subsequent repairs to the infrastructure of the state has become a major talking point all around the country and it is expected to feature heavily in the run up to the mid-term elections. "Today we have one job and only one job, and that's to make sure the people in Florida get everything they need to fully, thoroughly recover," Biden said.

Joe Biden surveys Hurricane Ian damage in Florida, pledges federal aid

Hurricane Ian has wreaked havoc in Florida's Pine Island, it has damaged roads and a crucial bridge. A couple in Florida is reluctant to leave as they do not want to part away from their birds. Watch this video to know more about the couple.

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Hurricane Ian has left a massive trail of devastation in Florida as well as the Carolinas. The storm has claimed more than 80 lives so far. The hurricane is expected to rise further.

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Footage provided by the U.S. Department of Defense shows people being lifted into helicopters, after being stranded by Hurricane Ian at Sanibel Island, Florida.

Florida: Helicopters rescue people stranded after Hurricane Ian

WION Climate Tracker: Hurricane Ian death toll rises over 80, 93% power lines restored in Florida

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{66812678-2d09-4f9e-a170-24003a4e9d3b}{157}" paraid="1273553032" >The death toll in Florida, US, remained uncertain amid reports of casualties as Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on Thursday. Although the storm moved slowly towards North Carolina, it left behind a trail of damaged power lines, broken homes, and dangerous waterlogging across the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{66812678-2d09-4f9e-a170-24003a4e9d3b}{157}" paraid="1273553032" >There were reports that at least 44&nbsp;people have died till now.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{fa1b1edb-6316-416d-8210-ab626dcff808}{49}" paraid="6665505" >Around 2.5 million people in the state were left without power after the storm damaged multiple grids and some of the others were shut down as a precaution. Both Governor Ron DeSantis and US President Joe Biden pledged help for the victims, but the rescue process could only begin after the storm ended.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e945ff28-07e8-4548-ad98-5c184a16c6e7}{228}" paraid="1547247132" >"We fully expect to have mortality from this hurricane," DeSantis told reporters according to AFP.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e945ff28-07e8-4548-ad98-5c184a16c6e7}{222}" paraid="443281374" >While the exact number is not clear, there have been some casualties in different parts of Florida. In Charlotte County, the spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said that the area was badly impacted by the dangerous waterlogging and multiple people were dead in the aftermath of the storm.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{18be3455-6d54-401f-b067-76c0c637c9b9}{232}" paraid="95786331" >A similar statement was issued in Sarasota County where two people were suspected dead.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{906dec01-aad1-499d-aa47-825ca5d037df}{145}" paraid="237538843" >In Deltona, a 72-year-old was confirmed dead after he went outside in the storm.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{92917bf1-e076-474a-ad48-778b7dad782f}{130}" paraid="835026326" >The storm, described as the ‘deadliest in recent US history’ by authorities, is slowly moving towards the Carolinas and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper urged residents to "take necessary precautions". &nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{92917bf1-e076-474a-ad48-778b7dad782f}{130}" paraid="835026326" >"This storm is still dangerous," Cooper said in an official statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c704c9fc-b655-40e4-8a7a-45ccfbce809a}{30}" paraid="2037879912" >Earlier, Biden promised the residents of Florida that the federal government will be providing aid. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f3d6c5cb-8fcb-4b9c-aaf7-b9a492886c61}{215}" paraid="1970483665" >During a briefing at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at its headquarters in Washington, Biden said, "This could be the deadliest hurricane in Florida history. The numbers... are still unclear, but we're hearing reports of what may be a substantial loss of life."&nbsp;</p>

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The death toll in Florida, US, remained uncertain amid reports of casualties as Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on Thursday. Although the storm moved slowly towards North Carolina, it left behind a trail of damaged power lines, broken homes, and dangerous waterlogging across the state.

The death toll in Florida, US, remained uncertain amid reports of casualties as Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on Thursday. Although the storm moved slowly towards North Carolina, it left behind a trail of damaged power lines, broken homes, and dangerous waterlogging across the state. There were reports that at least 44 people have died till now. Around 2.5 million people in the state were left without power after the storm damaged multiple grids and some of the others were shut down as a precaution. Both Governor Ron DeSantis and US President Joe Biden pledged help for the victims, but the rescue process could only begin after the storm ended. "We fully expect to have mortality from this hurricane," DeSantis told reporters according to AFP. Also read | Putin recognises independence of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions While the exact number is not clear, there have been some casualties in different parts of Florida. In Charlotte County, the spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said that the area was badly impacted by the dangerous waterlogging and multiple people were dead in the aftermath of the storm. A similar statement was issued in Sarasota County where two people were suspected dead. In Deltona, a 72-year-old was confirmed dead after he went outside in the storm. The storm, described as the ‘deadliest in recent US history’ by authorities, is slowly moving towards the Carolinas and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper urged residents to "take necessary precautions". WATCH | 'Hurricane Ian could be the deadliest one in Florida's history' "This storm is still dangerous," Cooper said in an official statement. Earlier, Biden promised the residents of Florida that the federal government will be providing aid. During a briefing at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at its headquarters in Washington, Biden said, "This could be the deadliest hurricane in Florida history. The numbers... are still unclear, but we're hearing reports of what may be a substantial loss of life."

At least 44 dead as Hurricane Ian causes massive devastation in Florida

Over 10,000 people still missing in Florida. Residents of Florida & the Carolinas are bearing the brunt of Hurricane Ian. About 837,000 homes & businesses are facing power outage.

Florida & the Carolinas bear the burnt of hurricane Ian

The death toll from Hurricane Ian which is one of the strongest and the costliest storms to ever hit the United States of America has risen to 77. Ian which was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone is expected to weaken farther as it heads towards Virginia after hammering the coast of South Carolina and devastating slates of Florida.

WION Climate Tracker | Florida: Millions without electricity

The death toll from Hurricane Ian in Florida has risen to 44. Entire power grid was knocked out in Florida. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden will visit Florida to survey devastation on Wednesday.

WION Climate Tracker | IAN death toll in Florida rises to 44, millions without electricity

<p data-testid="paragraph-0">SpaceX chief Elon Musk has agreed to provide&nbsp;the company's satellite internet service, Starlink, to help the people of Southwest Florida, which is battered by Hurricane Ian.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-0">The state has been without power and internet ever since the superstorm made landfall on Friday in the southwest region.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-0">"We are working with Elon Musk and Starlink satellite. They are positioning those Starlink satellites to provide good coverage in Southwest Florida and other affected areas," DeSantis told reporters on Saturday.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-0">Meanwhile, the&nbsp;death toll in one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the United States crossed 44. President Joe Biden will be heading down to the state to make an assessment of the damage caused by Hurricane Ian.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-0">Late Saturday,&nbsp;the Florida Medical Examiners Commission put the death figure to 44 statewide, but there are reports of additional fatalities emerging across many counties.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-0">Several US media outlets like NBC and CBS put the toll figures up to 70 alone in Lee county&nbsp;either directly or indirectly related to the storm.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-0">Apart from that, widespread damages have been reported across the state with homes, restaurants and businesses being ripped apart after Hurricane Ian made an impact&nbsp;and attained the dangerous Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-0">Moreover, over 900,000 people were cut&nbsp;off from power in Florida Saturday night, impeding evacuation efforts by the rescue teams, reported AFP.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-0">In&nbsp;North Carolina and Virginia, more than 45,000 people remained without power, tracking website poweroutage.us said on Saturday.</p>

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SpaceX chief Elon Musk has agreed to provide the company's satellite internet service, Starlink, to help the people of Southwest Florida, which is battered by Hurricane Ian.

SpaceX chief Elon Musk has agreed to provide the company's satellite internet service, Starlink, to help the people of Southwest Florida, which is battered by Hurricane Ian. The state has been without power and internet ever since the superstorm made landfall on Friday in the southwest region. "We are working with Elon Musk and Starlink satellite. They are positioning those Starlink satellites to provide good coverage in Southwest Florida and other affected areas," DeSantis told reporters on Saturday. Meanwhile, the death toll in one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the United States crossed 44. President Joe Biden will be heading down to the state to make an assessment of the damage caused by Hurricane Ian. Late Saturday, the Florida Medical Examiners Commission put the death figure to 44 statewide, but there are reports of additional fatalities emerging across many counties. Several US media outlets like NBC and CBS put the toll figures up to 70 alone in Lee county either directly or indirectly related to the storm. Apart from that, widespread damages have been reported across the state with homes, restaurants and businesses being ripped apart after Hurricane Ian made an impact and attained the dangerous Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday. Moreover, over 900,000 people were cut off from power in Florida Saturday night, impeding evacuation efforts by the rescue teams, reported AFP. In North Carolina and Virginia, more than 45,000 people remained without power, tracking website poweroutage.us said on Saturday. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Elon Musk to provide Starlink satellite internet service in Florida ravaged by Hurricane Ian

Forecasters expect Hurricane Ian to cause life-threatening storm surges in the Carolinas. This comes after the hurricane left a trail of devastation in Florida where at least 21 people have been left dead.

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In pics: Before and after images of houses destroyed in Hurricane Ian storm surge in Florida

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Gravitas: Hurricane Ian could cost Florida billions

<p>The US National Hurricane Center said that Hurricane Ian made landfall in South Carolina on Friday (September 30) after leaving a trail of destruction across Florida.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The centre of Hurricane Ian made landfall at 2:05 pm (1805 GMT) near Georgetown, South Carolina. At that time, the hurricane sustained winds of 85 miles per hour, making it a Category 1 hurricane.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the NHC, Ian could bring severe gusts and a "life-threatening storm surge" of up to seven feet for residents of the Carolina coast.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wind gusts as high as 92 mph were recorded Friday around lunchtime at Shutes Folly, South Carolina, in the Folly Island Channel just east of downtown Charleston by a <a href="https://twitter.com/weatherflow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@weatherflow</a> station <a href="https://t.co/H7iBp45CAJ">https://t.co/H7iBp45CAJ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/scwx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#scwx</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ian</a> <a href="https://t.co/JfyJKslt4z">pic.twitter.com/JfyJKslt4z</a></p>
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<p>Ian regained hurricane power over the Atlantic after weakening to a tropical storm when it went over Florida, where it wreaked billions of dollars' worth of damage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Listen to all the warnings and directions from local officials and obey their instructions," the president of the United States Joe Biden encouraged residents of South and North Carolina to take precautionary steps.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We're just starting to witness the scope of the disaster in Florida, which has been devastated by the storm and is home to at least 21 documented fatalities, Biden said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It's likely to rank among the worst in the nation's history," Biden said of Ian, which ploughed into Florida's southwest coast on Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane, just short of the most potent on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's going to take months, years to rebuild," Biden said. "It's not just a crisis for Florida. This is an American crisis."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rescuers were busy helping survivors in Florida on Friday, and the Coast Guard reported that it had carried out 117 boat and helicopter rescues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Florida, the storm left hundreds of people in need of assistance, many of whom were stranded in flooded homes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over a thousand rescuers, said to governor Ron DeSantis, are checking on homeowners as they travel "up and down the shore."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said,&nbsp;"Rescue personnel have gone to more than 3,000 homes in the hardest hit areas, going door to door to check on the occupants."&nbsp;</p>

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The US National Hurricane Center said that Hurricane Ian made landfall in South Carolina on Friday (September 30) after leaving a trail of destruction across Florida.

The US National Hurricane Center said that Hurricane Ian made landfall in South Carolina on Friday (September 30) after leaving a trail of destruction across Florida. The centre of Hurricane Ian made landfall at 2:05 pm (1805 GMT) near Georgetown, South Carolina. At that time, the hurricane sustained winds of 85 miles per hour, making it a Category 1 hurricane. According to the NHC, Ian could bring severe gusts and a "life-threatening storm surge" of up to seven feet for residents of the Carolina coast. ALSO READ | 'Mr Putin, don't misunderstand what I'm saying': Biden warns Russian President Vladimir Putin THIS is what storm surge looks like. #Ian Earlier today, police navigated flooded roads on Pawleys Island, South Carolina: pic.twitter.com/EGugEb31cb — The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) September 30, 2022 × Wind gusts as high as 92 mph were recorded Friday around lunchtime at Shutes Folly, South Carolina, in the Folly Island Channel just east of downtown Charleston by a @weatherflow station https://t.co/H7iBp45CAJ #scwx #ian pic.twitter.com/JfyJKslt4z — Breaking Weather by AccuWeather (@breakingweather) September 30, 2022 × The storm surge at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, from Hurricane #Ian is preliminarily the highest on record at 4.19 feet, beating Hurricane Joaquin in 2015 and Hurricane Florence in 2018, which previously held the record. https://t.co/9m6HFNrJUR pic.twitter.com/wnXD9KDepH — Breaking Weather by AccuWeather (@breakingweather) September 30, 2022 × Ian regained hurricane power over the Atlantic after weakening to a tropical storm when it went over Florida, where it wreaked billions of dollars' worth of damage. "Listen to all the warnings and directions from local officials and obey their instructions," the president of the United States Joe Biden encouraged residents of South and North Carolina to take precautionary steps. We're just starting to witness the scope of the disaster in Florida, which has been devastated by the storm and is home to at least 21 documented fatalities, Biden said. ALSO READ | Putin annexes four occupied regions; Ukraine accelerates its NATO membership bid "It's likely to rank among the worst in the nation's history," Biden said of Ian, which ploughed into Florida's southwest coast on Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane, just short of the most potent on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale. "It's going to take months, years to rebuild," Biden said. "It's not just a crisis for Florida. This is an American crisis." Join me as I deliver remarks on the ongoing federal response efforts for Hurricane Ian. https://t.co/QfHBWclriY — President Biden (@POTUS) September 30, 2022 × We know the families of Florida are hurting. And our entire country hurts with them. We’re going to build Florida back, no matter how long it takes. pic.twitter.com/Pz7Dee69Fe — President Biden (@POTUS) September 30, 2022 × Rescuers were busy helping survivors in Florida on Friday, and the Coast Guard reported that it had carried out 117 boat and helicopter rescues. In Florida, the storm left hundreds of people in need of assistance, many of whom were stranded in flooded homes. Over a thousand rescuers, said to governor Ron DeSantis, are checking on homeowners as they travel "up and down the shore." He said, "Rescue personnel have gone to more than 3,000 homes in the hardest hit areas, going door to door to check on the occupants." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina after pummeling Florida

Hurricane Ian left a trail of destruction in Florida where it left at least 19 dead and a lot of debris. It also destroyed majority houses. The storm has left millions without power and residents are now slowly returning to homes only to find that their life earnings have been completely ravaged.

Hurricane Ian leaves trail of destruction behind; millions live without electricity in Florida

Hours after waking to a tropical depression, Hurricane Ian is shaping up to be the largest natural disaster in Florida's history. The National Hurricane Centre has now predicted that Hurricane Ian will make a second landfall in South Carolina as a category 1 storm.

WION Climate Tracker | 'Hurricane Ian could be the deadliest one in Florida's history'

Hurricane Ian has battered Florida, leaving towns flooded, and residents stranded in their homes without electricity. Reports say at least 2 million homes and businesses are currently without electricity. Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Hurricane Ian batters Florida

<p>Emergency crews strove on Thursday to reach stranded Florida residents as Hurricane Ian trained its sights on the Carolinas after cutting a coast-to-coast path of destruction across Florida, leaving behind deadly floodwaters, downed power lines and widespread damage.</p>

<p>Ian, one of the strongest storms ever to hit the U.S. mainland, flooded Gulf Coast communities and knocked out power to millions before plowing across the peninsula to the Atlantic Ocean, where it regained strength ahead of another anticipated landfall in South Carolina on Friday.</p>

<p>Florida's death toll remained uncertain amid scattered reports of casualties.</p>

<p>President Joe Biden, speaking at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters in Washington, said Ian could prove to be the deadliest in state history.</p>

<p>"The numbers are still unclear, but we're hearing early reports of what may be substantial loss of life," Biden said.</p>

<p>In hard-hit Charlotte County, a spokesperson for the sheriff's department confirmed multiple deaths but did not have a firm figure. Authorities in Sarasota County were investigating two possible storm-related deaths, a sheriff's spokesperson said.</p>

<p>A 72-year-old man in Deltona in central Florida died after he went outside during the storm to drain his pool, authorities said.</p>

<p>More than 2.6 million homes and businesses in Florida remained without power. Governor Ron DeSantis said that Lee and Charlotte counties, home to more than 900,000 people, were "basically off the grid."</p>

<p>Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina were bracing for impact as Ian - which weakened to a tropical storm during its trek across Florida - returned to hurricane strength by 5 p.m. ET (2100 GMT) after moving into the Atlantic Ocean, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 75 miles per hour (120 kph), the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.</p>

<p>The storm was expected to make landfall again around 2 p.m. ET (1800 GMT) on Friday just north of Charleston. A hurricane warning was in effect for approximately 230 miles (370 km) of coastline from the South Carolina-Georgia border north to Cape Fear, North Carolina.</p>

<p>In South Carolina, Mercedes Benz, Boeing Co, and the seaports that support manufacturers will suspend operations on Friday.</p>

<p>The coastal city of Savannah, Georgia, could see tropical storm force winds starting later Thursday or early Friday. Ian was expected to bring potential life-threatening storm surges and possible tornadoes to the region on Friday, the National Weather Service said.</p>

<p>Charleston is particularly at risk, according to a city-commissioned report released in November 2020, which found about 90% of all residential properties were vulnerable to storm surge flooding.</p>

<p>North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper urged residents to "take necessary precautions," warning of possible flooding, landslides and tornadoes.</p>

<p>"This storm is still dangerous," Cooper said.</p>

<p><strong>SEARCHING FOR SURVIVORS</strong></p>

<p>Ian blasted ashore in Florida at the barrier island of Cayo Costa on Wednesday afternoon as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour (241 kph).</p>

<p>The storm transformed Florida's southwestern shoreline, dotted with sandy beaches, coastal towns and mobile home parks, into a disaster zone as Ian swept seawater into waterfront homes.</p>

<p>"Sanibel Island is destruction... it got hit with really biblical storm surge. It washed away roads. It washed away structures," DeSantis said during a news briefing as he described the damage to the popular vacation destination.</p>

<p>He said earlier that 28 helicopters were performing water rescues and that the bridge to the island was impassable.</p>

<p>By midday on Thursday, residents in hard-hit areas like Venice, located in Sarasota County about 75 miles (120 km) south of Tampa, hunted for family and friends while rescue crews worked to reach people trapped in flooded homes.</p>

<p>The search for loved ones was made more difficult as cellphone services were often cut.</p>

<p>"A lot of downed trees, a lot of flooding everywhere. We are trying to get a hold of my daughter," said Terri Byrd, as she tried to get cell service in a Walmart parking lot after spending the night at a Venice elementary school.</p>

<p>In Punta Gorda, directly in the hurricane's path, trees, debris and power lines covered roadways, though many buildings withstood the storm's onslaught better than feared.</p>

<p>"It was insane," local landscaper Jeffrey Chambers, 53, said, describing sideways rain that erased all visibility. "I was like 'Please stop already, just stop.' And it kept going and going."</p>

<p>Brenda Siettas, 62, a paraprofessional who works with students, was in the city in 2004 when Hurricane Charley blasted much of her neighborhood away. Buildings constructed since then are more able to survive high winds, she said.</p>

<p>"They definitely built back much better since Charley," she said. "Back then I stayed here for two weeks: no power, no water, no sewer."</p>

<p>Biden spoke to DeSantis on Thursday, and FEMA Director Deanne Criswell will be in Florida on Friday. Biden said that he will travel to the state when conditions allow.</p>

<p>He also approved a disaster declaration, making federal resources available to the counties impacted by the storm.</p>

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Emergency crews strove on Thursday to reach stranded Florida residents as Hurricane Ian trained its sights on the Carolinas after cutting a coast-to-coast path of destruction across Florida, leaving behind deadly floodwaters, downed power lines and widespread damage.

Emergency crews strove on Thursday to reach stranded Florida residents as Hurricane Ian trained its sights on the Carolinas after cutting a coast-to-coast path of destruction across Florida, leaving behind deadly floodwaters, downed power lines and widespread damage. Ian, one of the strongest storms ever to hit the U.S. mainland, flooded Gulf Coast communities and knocked out power to millions before plowing across the peninsula to the Atlantic Ocean, where it regained strength ahead of another anticipated landfall in South Carolina on Friday. Florida's death toll remained uncertain amid scattered reports of casualties. President Joe Biden, speaking at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters in Washington, said Ian could prove to be the deadliest in state history. "The numbers are still unclear, but we're hearing early reports of what may be substantial loss of life," Biden said. In hard-hit Charlotte County, a spokesperson for the sheriff's department confirmed multiple deaths but did not have a firm figure. Authorities in Sarasota County were investigating two possible storm-related deaths, a sheriff's spokesperson said. A 72-year-old man in Deltona in central Florida died after he went outside during the storm to drain his pool, authorities said. More than 2.6 million homes and businesses in Florida remained without power. Governor Ron DeSantis said that Lee and Charlotte counties, home to more than 900,000 people, were "basically off the grid." Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina were bracing for impact as Ian - which weakened to a tropical storm during its trek across Florida - returned to hurricane strength by 5 p.m. ET (2100 GMT) after moving into the Atlantic Ocean, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 75 miles per hour (120 kph), the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The storm was expected to make landfall again around 2 p.m. ET (1800 GMT) on Friday just north of Charleston. A hurricane warning was in effect for approximately 230 miles (370 km) of coastline from the South Carolina-Georgia border north to Cape Fear, North Carolina. In South Carolina, Mercedes Benz, Boeing Co, and the seaports that support manufacturers will suspend operations on Friday. The coastal city of Savannah, Georgia, could see tropical storm force winds starting later Thursday or early Friday. Ian was expected to bring potential life-threatening storm surges and possible tornadoes to the region on Friday, the National Weather Service said. Charleston is particularly at risk, according to a city-commissioned report released in November 2020, which found about 90% of all residential properties were vulnerable to storm surge flooding. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper urged residents to "take necessary precautions," warning of possible flooding, landslides and tornadoes. "This storm is still dangerous," Cooper said. SEARCHING FOR SURVIVORS Ian blasted ashore in Florida at the barrier island of Cayo Costa on Wednesday afternoon as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour (241 kph). The storm transformed Florida's southwestern shoreline, dotted with sandy beaches, coastal towns and mobile home parks, into a disaster zone as Ian swept seawater into waterfront homes. "Sanibel Island is destruction... it got hit with really biblical storm surge. It washed away roads. It washed away structures," DeSantis said during a news briefing as he described the damage to the popular vacation destination. He said earlier that 28 helicopters were performing water rescues and that the bridge to the island was impassable. By midday on Thursday, residents in hard-hit areas like Venice, located in Sarasota County about 75 miles (120 km) south of Tampa, hunted for family and friends while rescue crews worked to reach people trapped in flooded homes. The search for loved ones was made more difficult as cellphone services were often cut. "A lot of downed trees, a lot of flooding everywhere. We are trying to get a hold of my daughter," said Terri Byrd, as she tried to get cell service in a Walmart parking lot after spending the night at a Venice elementary school. In Punta Gorda, directly in the hurricane's path, trees, debris and power lines covered roadways, though many buildings withstood the storm's onslaught better than feared. "It was insane," local landscaper Jeffrey Chambers, 53, said, describing sideways rain that erased all visibility. "I was like 'Please stop already, just stop.' And it kept going and going." Brenda Siettas, 62, a paraprofessional who works with students, was in the city in 2004 when Hurricane Charley blasted much of her neighborhood away. Buildings constructed since then are more able to survive high winds, she said. "They definitely built back much better since Charley," she said. "Back then I stayed here for two weeks: no power, no water, no sewer." Biden spoke to DeSantis on Thursday, and FEMA Director Deanne Criswell will be in Florida on Friday. Biden said that he will travel to the state when conditions allow. He also approved a disaster declaration, making federal resources available to the counties impacted by the storm. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Carolinas brace for Ian after hurricane batters Florida

<p>United States President Joe Biden said on Thursday (September 29) that early reports suggest that there has been a substantial loss of life from Hurricane Ian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden also said that the hurricane, which made landfall in Florida yesterday, may end up being Florida's "deadliest" storm ever.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US president has also promised that the federal government would do everything it could to get Florida residents what they need after the storm.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During a briefing at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at its headquarters in Washington, Biden said, "This could be the deadliest hurricane in Florida history. The numbers... are still unclear, but we're hearing reports of what may be a substantial loss of life."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that he is planning to visit the affected areas in Florida once conditions permit as Hurricane Ian has devastated parts of the southeastern US state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When the conditions allow it, I'm going to be going to Florida," he said and also told reporters it was his "intention" to visit the US Caribbean island territory of Puerto Rico, which is reeling from the earlier Hurricane Fiona.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Biden also hailed the members of emergency services in Florida. He talked about&nbsp;the challenges faced by them in the huge-scale search and rescue programmes. The emergency services have entered zones devastated by Ian's punishing wind and flooding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Search and rescue operations got underway before dawn this morning for people stranded and who are in desperate shape," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Among the "many" resources in action, the US Coast Guard has deployed 16 helicopters, six airplanes and 18 boats, he said. "These are dangerous missions."</p>

<p>While mentioning the residents of Florida, Biden said "many are hurting today and our entire country hurts with them."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "We're continuing to see deadly rainfall, catastrophic storm surges, roads and homes flooded. We're seeing millions of people without power and thousands hunkered down in schools and community centres."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>

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United States President Joe Biden said on Thursday (September 29) that early reports suggest that there has been a substantial loss of life from Hurricane Ian. Biden also said that the hurricane, which made landfall in Florida yesterday, may end up being Florida's "deadliest" storm ever.

United States President Joe Biden said on Thursday (September 29) that early reports suggest that there has been a substantial loss of life from Hurricane Ian. Biden also said that the hurricane, which made landfall in Florida yesterday, may end up being Florida's "deadliest" storm ever. The US president has also promised that the federal government would do everything it could to get Florida residents what they need after the storm. ALSO READ | Waning Hurricane Ian batters Florida, floods streets, leaves two million people without power During a briefing at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at its headquarters in Washington, Biden said, "This could be the deadliest hurricane in Florida history. The numbers... are still unclear, but we're hearing reports of what may be a substantial loss of life." He said that he is planning to visit the affected areas in Florida once conditions permit as Hurricane Ian has devastated parts of the southeastern US state. "When the conditions allow it, I'm going to be going to Florida," he said and also told reporters it was his "intention" to visit the US Caribbean island territory of Puerto Rico, which is reeling from the earlier Hurricane Fiona. WATCH | US President Joe Biden gets confused on stage, looks for dead lawmaker in crowd × Biden also hailed the members of emergency services in Florida. He talked about the challenges faced by them in the huge-scale search and rescue programmes. The emergency services have entered zones devastated by Ian's punishing wind and flooding. "Search and rescue operations got underway before dawn this morning for people stranded and who are in desperate shape," he said. ALSO READ | US imposes fresh sanctions on export of Iran oil Among the "many" resources in action, the US Coast Guard has deployed 16 helicopters, six airplanes and 18 boats, he said. "These are dangerous missions." While mentioning the residents of Florida, Biden said "many are hurting today and our entire country hurts with them." He added, "We're continuing to see deadly rainfall, catastrophic storm surges, roads and homes flooded. We're seeing millions of people without power and thousands hunkered down in schools and community centres." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Hurricane Ian: Joe Biden warns of 'substantial loss of life' in Florida

One of the most powerful storms in the US history has made its way into Florida's southwest coast with sustained winds of 150 miles per hour. Hurricane Ian which made landfall in Florida as a category 4 storm has now weakened to a category 1 storm.

WION Climate Tracker | Hurricane Ian continues to batter Florida as a Category 1 storm

One of the most powerful hurricane in the history of US has stormed into Florida's South-West coast. Hurricane Ian which made landfall in Florida as a category 4 storm has now weakened to category 3 storm.

WION Climate Tracker | Hurricane Ian weakens to Category 3 after making landfall in Florida

After destroying houses and damaging power grids in Cuba, Hurricane Ian is nearing Florida, U.S. Reports say the Hurricane has gained speed and is now just shy of category 5. Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Hurricane Ian nears Florida

Millions without power as Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida, unleashes howling winds & torrential rains

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1f842e9b-9d08-4b49-ae2d-405048e3e3dc}{240}" paraid="1836037016" >Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the United States, caused massive devastation in Florida on Wednesday as more than 1.8 million people were left without power. The streets were completely flooded due to the constant rain, and many were stuck without resources.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1f842e9b-9d08-4b49-ae2d-405048e3e3dc}{248}" paraid="1229251847" >The storm made landfall near the barrier island of Cayo Costa and went on to severely impact a number of nearby areas, including Fort Myers and Tamba Bay. According to official data, the Category 4 storm hit the coast with 150 mph (241 kph) winds&nbsp;and evacuation orders were quickly issued in many counties.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{98026ab8-be85-40b2-9312-21bcbb37349e}{237}" paraid="1257617989" >The power lines were damaged in several places around the state and in some places, the power was deliberately shut down to avoid any accidents. Earlier this week, two people lost their lives in Cuba when the country’s electrical grid was brought down by the powerful winds produced by Hurricane Ian.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2f4b5385-dbfd-4e6c-8c32-8aa0cf6a7dd8}{192}" paraid="494066259" >"Pray for people," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said, adding that the storm was of 'historic'&nbsp;proportions. He also said that the recovery efforts like emergency services and rescue operations will start once the storm passes and requested the people to be cautious in order to avoid any accidents.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{cf27f559-097a-48b1-a0be-2239e59da679}{158}" paraid="1326242003" >US President Joe Biden said that the central government will be aiding Florida and nearby areas in recovering from the devastation caused by the hurricane. “We’ll be there to help you clean up and rebuild, to help Florida get moving again,” Biden said on Wednesday, reported&nbsp;Reuters. “And we’ll be there every step of the way. That’s my absolute commitment to the people of the state of Florida.”</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{5c0fe6e4-8a23-4d92-a718-145370bce37a}{4}" paraid="1809510098" >The governors of Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina have also declared a “state of emergency” in their respective states as forecasts predicted that they can also be affected.</p>


Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the United States, caused massive devastation in Florida on Wednesday as more than 1.8 million people were left without power.

Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the United States, caused massive devastation in Florida on Wednesday as more than 1.8 million people were left without power. The streets were completely flooded due to the constant rain, and many were stuck without resources. The storm made landfall near the barrier island of Cayo Costa and went on to severely impact a number of nearby areas, including Fort Myers and Tamba Bay. According to official data, the Category 4 storm hit the coast with 150 mph (241 kph) winds and evacuation orders were quickly issued in many counties. Also read | Russia poised to announce annexation after 'sham' referendum in Ukraine The power lines were damaged in several places around the state and in some places, the power was deliberately shut down to avoid any accidents. Earlier this week, two people lost their lives in Cuba when the country’s electrical grid was brought down by the powerful winds produced by Hurricane Ian. "Pray for people," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said, adding that the storm was of 'historic' proportions. He also said that the recovery efforts like emergency services and rescue operations will start once the storm passes and requested the people to be cautious in order to avoid any accidents. Also read | ‘Where’s Jackie?’: Biden’s memory lapse leaves netizens stunned as he calls for dead Congresswoman US President Joe Biden said that the central government will be aiding Florida and nearby areas in recovering from the devastation caused by the hurricane. “We’ll be there to help you clean up and rebuild, to help Florida get moving again,” Biden said on Wednesday, reported Reuters. “And we’ll be there every step of the way. That’s my absolute commitment to the people of the state of Florida.” The governors of Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina have also declared a “state of emergency” in their respective states as forecasts predicted that they can also be affected.

Waning Hurricane Ian batters Florida, floods streets, leaves two million people without power

<p>An "extremely dangerous" Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday (September 28). The United States National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that the eye of the storm made landfall at 1905 GMT, with high winds and heavy rain pounding the coast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NHC said: "Hurricane Ian has made landfall as an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane near Cayo Costa, Florida."&nbsp;</p>

<p>NHC reported that Hurricane Ian made landfall in Cayo Costa as a Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of up to 241 km per hour.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>NHC also stated that the storm's wind speeds put it just shy of a Category 5 designation on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which is the most severe classification for storms.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the forecasters, Ian would unleash storm surges - wind - of up to 18 feet along with intense thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. Ken Graham, who is the director of the National Weather Service said, "This is a storm that we will talk about for many years to come, an historic event."&nbsp;</p>

<p>At a news conference, around the same time when the storm made landfall, Charlotte County Emergency Management director Patrick Fuller said that Punta Gorda, Florida, is beginning to feel heavy impacts from the hurricane.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Fuller said, "This is an intense hurricane, we expect that to persist throughout the evening into tomorrow."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "The storm surge, we are still at the very beginning of that. We will see that continue throughout the afternoon into the evening. It’s going to begin to fill up canals, overtop land, and potentially into homes. We are going to see a life-threatening storm surge."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fuller also warned those who have not left. Fuller said that 60,000 people in the red zone are under evacuation. But also mentioned that they are not sure how many got out ahead of the storm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fuller warned that this is just the beginning and also mentioned that they have not received any critical calls so far.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Millions without power&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>According to a US tracker, over a million customers lost power in the hurricane and the number is expected to rise as high winds, heavy rain and floods take their toll.</p>

<p>Of 11 million customers tracked in Florida, 1,040,000 were suffering outages, PowerOutages.us reported.&nbsp;</p>

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An "extremely dangerous" Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday (September 28). The United States National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that the eye of the storm made landfall at 1905 GMT, with high winds and heavy rain pounding the coast.

An "extremely dangerous" Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday (September 28). The United States National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that the eye of the storm made landfall at 1905 GMT, with high winds and heavy rain pounding the coast. The NHC said: "Hurricane Ian has made landfall as an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane near Cayo Costa, Florida." NHC reported that Hurricane Ian made landfall in Cayo Costa as a Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of up to 241 km per hour. NHC also stated that the storm's wind speeds put it just shy of a Category 5 designation on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which is the most severe classification for storms. ALSO READ | US: Early data shows monkeypox vaccine to be highly effective At 305 pm the eye of Hurricane Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa FL as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph and a central pressure of 940 mb or 27.75" A station at Tarpin Point in Cape Coral FL reported sustained winds of 77 mph with a gust up to 118 mph pic.twitter.com/mwqrjELS2S — NWS Eastern Region (@NWSEastern) September 28, 2022 × 305 PM EDT 28 Sep -- Hurricane #Ian has made landfall as an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane near Cayo Costa, Florida with maximum sustained winds at 150 mph. The minimum pressure from Air Force Reconnaissance Hurricane Hunters was 940 mb. Latest: https://t.co/tnOTyfORCw pic.twitter.com/O3agPDOZHk — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 28, 2022 × As per the forecasters, Ian would unleash storm surges - wind - of up to 18 feet along with intense thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. Ken Graham, who is the director of the National Weather Service said, "This is a storm that we will talk about for many years to come, an historic event." At a news conference, around the same time when the storm made landfall, Charlotte County Emergency Management director Patrick Fuller said that Punta Gorda, Florida, is beginning to feel heavy impacts from the hurricane. ALSO READ | Twenty-three missing after migrant boat sinks off Florida due to Hurricane Ian Fuller said, "This is an intense hurricane, we expect that to persist throughout the evening into tomorrow." He added, "The storm surge, we are still at the very beginning of that. We will see that continue throughout the afternoon into the evening. It’s going to begin to fill up canals, overtop land, and potentially into homes. We are going to see a life-threatening storm surge." Fuller also warned those who have not left. Fuller said that 60,000 people in the red zone are under evacuation. But also mentioned that they are not sure how many got out ahead of the storm. Fuller warned that this is just the beginning and also mentioned that they have not received any critical calls so far. Watch this report: × Millions without power According to a US tracker, over a million customers lost power in the hurricane and the number is expected to rise as high winds, heavy rain and floods take their toll. Of 11 million customers tracked in Florida, 1,040,000 were suffering outages, PowerOutages.us reported. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida with catastrophic force

<p>Twenty-three migrants went missing after their boat sank off the coast of Florida due to Hurricane Ian on Wednesday (September 28), said US Border Patrol. The officials said on Twitter that Border Patrol agents responded to a migrant landing in Stock Island, Florida. US Coast Guard has initiated a search operation for the 23 missing people.</p>

<p>Four Cuban migrants swam to shore after their vessel sank due to inclement weather, Chief Patrol Agent Walter Slosar said. Local media said those four were hospitalized.</p>

<p>Hurricane Ian thrashed Cuba on Tuesday (September 27). This knocked out the electrical grid for 11 million people. Western end of the island was ravaged by violent winds and flooding.</p>

<p>Ian's thrashing of Cuba left at least two people dead, both deaths occurring in the hard-hit western province of Pinar del Rio. A woman died after a wall collapsed on her and a man died after his roof fell on him, state media said.</p>

<p>The hurricane hit Cuba at a time of dire economic crisis. Blackouts and long-running shortages of food, medicine and fuel were likely to complicate efforts to recover from Ian.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, seven migrants from Cuba were taken into custody after they made it to shore in Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S. authorities said.</p>

<p>"Do not risk your life by attempting this journey at sea. Storm surge along with King tide can create treacherous sea conditions even after a storm passes," officials said on Twitter on Tuesday when announcing those detentions. King tides are exceptionally high and can cause tidal flooding.</p>

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Twenty-three migrants went missing after their boat sank off the coast of Florida due to Hurricane Ian on Wednesday (September 28), said US Border Patrol. The officials said on Twitter that Border Patrol agents responded to a migrant landing in Stock Island, Florida.

Twenty-three migrants went missing after their boat sank off the coast of Florida due to Hurricane Ian on Wednesday (September 28), said US Border Patrol. The officials said on Twitter that Border Patrol agents responded to a migrant landing in Stock Island, Florida. US Coast Guard has initiated a search operation for the 23 missing people. Four Cuban migrants swam to shore after their vessel sank due to inclement weather, Chief Patrol Agent Walter Slosar said. Local media said those four were hospitalized. Hurricane Ian thrashed Cuba on Tuesday (September 27). This knocked out the electrical grid for 11 million people. Western end of the island was ravaged by violent winds and flooding. Ian's thrashing of Cuba left at least two people dead, both deaths occurring in the hard-hit western province of Pinar del Rio. A woman died after a wall collapsed on her and a man died after his roof fell on him, state media said. The hurricane hit Cuba at a time of dire economic crisis. Blackouts and long-running shortages of food, medicine and fuel were likely to complicate efforts to recover from Ian. On Tuesday, seven migrants from Cuba were taken into custody after they made it to shore in Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S. authorities said. "Do not risk your life by attempting this journey at sea. Storm surge along with King tide can create treacherous sea conditions even after a storm passes," officials said on Twitter on Tuesday when announcing those detentions. King tides are exceptionally high and can cause tidal flooding. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Twenty-three missing after migrant boat sinks off Florida due to Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian is gaining strength as it moves towards the American coast. The warm winds from the Gulf of Mexico will likely elevate the top winds to 130 kmph. After getting 67% stronger in less than a day as it made landfall in Cuba, the hurricane is now bearing down in Cuba.

WION Climate Tracker: Florida prepares for Hurricane Ian; 2.5 million people ordered to evacuate

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{749e7975-81c5-4a45-a02e-7f44110046a6}{242}" paraid="1570517269" >Hurricane Ian, which gained the extremely dangerous Category 4 status, is nearing&nbsp;landfall along southwest Florida, with the top winds attaining the speed of 155 mph, just shy of the 'most dangerous' Category 5 status, the regional weather centre said on Wednesday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{71b5f7c6-a233-4013-b478-c8ce56dd30d0}{179}" paraid="1578092524" >According to reports, catastrophic winds and rain lashed the state's heavily populated Gulf Coast, with the Naples to Sarasota region at "highest risk" of a devastating storm surge.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{56035677-8c9f-4560-bb2d-67b097e17a9d}{25}" paraid="634443701" >“Conditions rapidly deteriorating along the southwest Florida coast,” the National Hurricane Center&nbsp;in Miami said&nbsp;Wednesday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{55db41cb-0297-407c-b852-db4411bd1c17}{139}" paraid="1514026569" >It warned that the hurricane could push as much as 12 feet of ocean water ashore in Florida, and urged people to evacuate the danger zone.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{56035677-8c9f-4560-bb2d-67b097e17a9d}{152}" paraid="1893662245" >Earlier, US Air Force's hurricane 'hunters' said that Ian intensified over Gulf of Mexico's warm waters after pummeling Cuba&nbsp;on Tuesday and bringing down the country’s electricity grid.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{33edcf85-ad53-44f6-aa09-388eb6a55edf}{225}" paraid="1726022271" >Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urged the people living along the coast to immediately rush to safety and stay there.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{33edcf85-ad53-44f6-aa09-388eb6a55edf}{147}" paraid="1571031670" >“This is going to be a nasty, nasty day [or] two days,” DeSantis said, reports Los Angeles Times newspaper. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50c819fb-455b-49be-a857-93c0debd3231}{222}" paraid="336747817" >“Do what you need to do to stay safe. If you are where that storm is approaching, you’re already in hazardous conditions. It’s going to get a lot worse very quickly. So please hunker down,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7628a38b-5bc8-4191-bd11-ecd5e97c16c8}{145}" paraid="1011166249" >Meanwhile, some parts of southern Florida have been feeling the storm’s first effects, with tropical storm-force winds and at least two&nbsp;tornadoes reported in Broward County, including at North Perry Airport, where planes and hangers were damaged. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e14dfe6b-7707-4201-a51b-aa264da6af2e}{155}" paraid="917658956" >While Key West witnessed major flooding due to storm surge, along with power outages.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e3a79c9f-130a-4c3f-88d5-0106ac1f81b1}{104}" paraid="1106285107" >Hurricane Ian with the top speed of 39 mph (63 kph) first reached Florida at 3 am (local times), and the first hurricane-force winds were recorded at 6 am. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{801d09b7-b5f1-4bf9-83fb-44c5adda3d74}{47}" paraid="309890862" >According to the hurricane centre in Miami, Hurricane Ian went through a natural cycle when it lost its old eye and formed a new eye, which means that the storm got stronger and larger hours before it was set to make landfall, making it even more of a menace. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{98c9db2b-ed1c-4ced-acc1-3411fb42791c}{187}" paraid="1593768511" >Ian went from 120 mph (193 kph) to 155 mph (250 kph) in just three hours, the second round of rapid intensification in the storm's life cycle.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{98c9db2b-ed1c-4ced-acc1-3411fb42791c}{203}" paraid="925177238" >(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</p>

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Hurricane Ian, which gained the extremely dangerous Category 4 status, is nearing landfall along southwest Florida, with the top winds attaining the speed of 155 mph, just shy of the 'most dangerous' Category 5 status, the regional weather centre said on Wednesday morning.

Hurricane Ian, which gained the extremely dangerous Category 4 status, is nearing landfall along southwest Florida, with the top winds attaining the speed of 155 mph, just shy of the 'most dangerous' Category 5 status, the regional weather centre said on Wednesday morning. According to reports, catastrophic winds and rain lashed the state's heavily populated Gulf Coast, with the Naples to Sarasota region at "highest risk" of a devastating storm surge. “Conditions rapidly deteriorating along the southwest Florida coast,” the National Hurricane Center in Miami said Wednesday morning. It warned that the hurricane could push as much as 12 feet of ocean water ashore in Florida, and urged people to evacuate the danger zone. Earlier, US Air Force's hurricane 'hunters' said that Ian intensified over Gulf of Mexico's warm waters after pummeling Cuba on Tuesday and bringing down the country’s electricity grid. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urged the people living along the coast to immediately rush to safety and stay there. “This is going to be a nasty, nasty day [or] two days,” DeSantis said, reports Los Angeles Times newspaper. “Do what you need to do to stay safe. If you are where that storm is approaching, you’re already in hazardous conditions. It’s going to get a lot worse very quickly. So please hunker down,” he said. Meanwhile, some parts of southern Florida have been feeling the storm’s first effects, with tropical storm-force winds and at least two tornadoes reported in Broward County, including at North Perry Airport, where planes and hangers were damaged. While Key West witnessed major flooding due to storm surge, along with power outages. Hurricane Ian with the top speed of 39 mph (63 kph) first reached Florida at 3 am (local times), and the first hurricane-force winds were recorded at 6 am. According to the hurricane centre in Miami, Hurricane Ian went through a natural cycle when it lost its old eye and formed a new eye, which means that the storm got stronger and larger hours before it was set to make landfall, making it even more of a menace. Ian went from 120 mph (193 kph) to 155 mph (250 kph) in just three hours, the second round of rapid intensification in the storm's life cycle. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Hurricane Ian, just shy of 'most dangerous' Category 5 status, nears landfall in Florida 

In pics | Devastating hurricane Ian hits Cuba, heading towards Florida

Hurricane Ian strengthened to a Category 3 storm on Tuesday as it made landfall in Cuba on its path to Florida, where residents in some coastal areas are already evacuating.

WION Climate Tracker: Hurricane Ian makes landfall in western Cuba as a Category 3 storm

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