WUSF is part of the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network, which provides up-to-the minute weather and news reports during severe weather events on radio, online and on social media for 13 Florida Public Media stations. In addition, storm surveys indicated the likelihood of mini-vortices in the eastern eye wall which led to small swaths of higher winds. Fort Myerssaw over 6 feet of storm surge according to theNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The residents of Marco Island were issued a mandatory evacuation order, but some decided to stick it out as Hurricane Ian approached the barrier island off the southwest coast of Florida.. Its on its way, Troche said in a video posted on Twitter. Along the northern coast of Collier County to the north of Naples, sustained winds likely peaked at Category 1 strength. We are hunkered down, she said. Like many of the restaurants on Goodland and Isles of Capri, they had to replace all of their kitchen equipment. More than 30,000 utility workers, many from other states, are staged to help restore power, DeSantis said. "Our incredible public safety professionals are out there right now rescuing people and taking them to shelters," the Collier County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook update. The hotel is taking the opportunity to perform renovations that had been scheduled for a year later and favorite Quinns drinks are still available, she said. Please reload the page or try again later WEATHER DETAILS Marco Island, FL Miami - South Florida11691 SW 17th StreetMiami, FL 33165305-229-4522Comments? If you discover via these maps that you live in an area vulnerable . USGS data analyzed so far shows the surge rose as high as 13.23 feet in Fort Myers Beach, a level that translated to more than nine feet of ocean water above normally dry ground in buildings that sit a few feet above sea level. Rivers / Lakes Almost six months after Hurricane smashed into Marco Island and all of Southwest Florida on Sept. 28, signs of the storms damage are hard to see on the island unless you look closely. However, more likely, sustained winds in that area peaked around70mph(just below hurricane force). Its not a European model. Large portions of the town were flooded on Wednesday. The highest wind gust recorded on land in South Florida was 142 mph at a mesonet site near Naples Airport. Inundation decreased north of Downtown Miami along the Biscayne Bay shoreline, with values generally around 2-3 feet. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States. "And you are seeing counties in different parts of the state issue evacuation orders. It was a very large storm, Busciolano said. We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good. Key West Radar Sustained Category 2 winds (96-110 mph) likely extendedfarther inland into west-central Collier County in the eastern eye wall, including the Golden Gate Estates and Orangetree areas. Water is also flowing into Fort Myers. Marco Island has issued a mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ian. CLIMATE The season is booming, with tourists and snowbirds crowding the streets and restaurants. 2023 www.marconews.com. Here are our updates as the news unfolded Wednesday. The season is booming, with tourists and snowbirds crowding the streets and restaurants. Miami-Dade County: an average of 3-5 feet of inundation occurred along the Biscayne Bay shoreline from Homestead to Downtown Miami/Brickell and extending inland 1-2 blocks, with peak surveyedinundation of slightly greater than 6 feet in isolated spots in Coconut Grove and Brickell. Other South Floridians stayed for the hurricane. Still a Category 5, Irma impacted portions of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeast Bahamas. But clearly this is a very powerful major hurricane. All in all, Marco Island did very well in Ian, particularly since the major hurricane, supposed to bypass Southwest Florida and head to Tampa or the Panhandle, basically sucker punched the area. Please try another search. Preparedness Manual for Marco Island, entitled Hurricanes Are you Ready? Some left the barrier islands to ride out the storm with relatives or friends in a non-evacuation zone. The storm's danger continues as it moves north. Observed storm tide inundation values. Powerboats and commercial users are still banned from the park, with no timetable for when access will be restored. Heavy tree and fence damage was widespread. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. It also flipped cars and downed numerous trees. Anybody whose home was not above the current flood level had water, and even more had water in their garages.. It'll drain out via the Hillsborough River and local waterways," Borowski said. Byrne said that there was not one single point of impact, with the storm paralleling the island. Residents needing help are still to call 911, but those calls won't be handled until it is safe to do so. All services offered by our Division may be handled remotely. SKYWARN The data also shows storm surge reached well inland in many areas. WUSF Public Media - WUSF 89.7 | Piles of debris are scattered about. The highest sustained wind recorded was 112 mph by a spotter on Marco Island. His voice cracked as he finished saying, in our area.. Sustained winds likely reached the lower limits of Category 1 strength in portions of Homestead, especially southern and western portions of Homestead, including Florida City and southern portions of The Redland. It's expected to go as high as 18 feet. Caxambas Park sustained damage to the seawall, the docks and the fuel delivery system. We had no sewer or water interruption, added Assistant City Manager Casey Lucius. About 40 miles away in Marco Island, surveys and data suggest floodwaters rose to 7.5 feet, probably as a result of the surge that Ians winds pushed along the shore as the storm churned through the Gulf of Mexico toward landfall, said Ronald Busciolano, a USGS hydrologist and the leader of the agencys coastal storm team. 50% of Miami-Dades agricultural cropsweredamaged, resulting in damages of $245 million. "Please do not come back before Saturday to allow emergency responders to address critical assessment issues unimpeded and to ensure your safety upon returning.". She said few people had evacuated the area. Borowski said storm surge could be an issue from the Florida Keys all the way up to north of Tarpon Springs, but it just depends on the position of the storm. 4 Hurricane Ian for over 5 hours and the back side was the worst," Seidel said. The forecast calls for a surge of 12 to 18 feet at its highest. NEWS - We have a new Permit Help Desk, asof 10/12/2022 . Surprisingly though, beautiful Marco faired pretty well during the hurricane. After the southern eyewall raked St. Thomas, Puerto Rico was largely spared as the center passed about 45 miles north of San Juan. The governors of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia have declared states of emergency ahead of heavy rainfall and flooding that Ian is likely to bring as it moves north. Salt water and electrical equipment dont mix well, said Byrne as the short version of what happened there. Floridas Gov. Water is also being blown out of Charlotte Harbor, which is expected to see a major storm surge later today as Ian gets closer. I wasn't always a morning person. There is a potential threat to life and property. Hurricane Ian's impact in Florida shown in maps visualizing precipitation, storm surge or power outages. The predicted. Waffle House spokesperson Njeri Boss told NBC most of those locations were in Ian's projected path, but a few others were in low-lying flood zones. But preliminary observations show what meteorologists had feared: that surge would be widespread and devastating in areas where Ians winds blew toward shore. They'll be pulled from more areas as the winds spread to the north. We are getting a significant number of calls of people trapped by water in their homes. There were 33 indirect deaths in South Florida which occurred before, during and after the storm, including14 after the storm due to hyperthermia in a nursing home in Hollywood. Charlotte County law enforcement also suspended emergency response to calls for service because of hazardous weather conditions. The bad news was that grocery stores quickly ran out of food and water, while most gas stations had run out of fuel 1 to 2 days before Irma hit. WUSF 89.7 depends on donors for the funding it takes to provide you the most trusted source of news and information here in town, across our state, and around the world. Over 15 foot high still marks above ground on the second floor. There are a lot of people living in campers in their driveways now, while they work on repairing their homes.. The Weather Companys primary journalistic mission is to report on breaking weather news, the environment and the importance of science to our lives. It was fast and kind of out of nowhere, Dylan Estevez told the New York Times. Were back on our feet and doing well. McNees saw the power come back on at his home on the island late Friday after the Wednesday afternoon landfall, although that was days earlier than some residents experience. Aviation Weather Palm Beach County:Sustained winds peaked in the 55-65 mph range over southern coastal areas and most of central Palm Beach County. Past Events Many South Floridians joined those across the state in evacuating, becoming a large part of the estimated 6+ million people who were ordered to evacuate, plus those who decided to leave town despite not being in mandatory evacuation zones. PublishedSeptember 26, 2022 at 4:37 PM EDT. Five hours later, the eye of Irma moved over St. Martin, still with 185 mph winds, while the northern eyewall pounded Anguilla. The tornado blew the roofs off of several top-floor apartments. Finding gas was challenging for many. Our whole neighborhood, any house on the first floor is going to be pretty engulfed in water.. UPDATE. In addition to the damage to the causeway that cut off access to the island where 6,300 people normally live, Sanibel was hit with substantial storm surge. Ron DeSantis said Thursday morning. Clear skies. All times EDT. One piece of equipment that proved crucial during the hurricane, said Byrne, was the fire-rescue departments high-water truck, a military style vehicle. The map lets users toggle between a simulation of the various hurricane intensities, from a Category 1 to a Category 5. To assist in reduction ofthe impact the Florida Department of Emergency through theBureau of Mitigation administers three federal mitigation grant programs, which includes the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, and Flood Mitigation Assistance Program. Water levels rose more than seven feet in the Caloosahatchee River that separates Cape Coral and Fort Myers, as measured some 20 miles inland from the gulf. The city of Bradenton says its wastewater treatment plant is full and is in danger of overflowing. The city received a donation of a second identical vehicle from the Gary Sinise Foundation, to help with future disasters. Irma was the first major (Category 3 or higher) hurricane to make landfall in South Florida since Wilma of 2005. About Our Office In Southeast Florida, structural damage was minor and mostly consisted of roof covering material and screened patios. The analysis is a best estimate based on all available data. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hillsborough County schools will remain closed until Monday, Superintendent Addison Davis tweeted. Please select one of the following: Watches and Warnings for Southern Florida, Damage, casualties and impacts to South Florida, Local Enhanced Radar (Fort Lauderdale TDWR), Local Enhanced Radar (West Palm Beach TDWR), Regional/National Standard Radar (low bandwidth), NWS and private-sector weather-recording instruments, National Centers for Environmental Information, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In Glades County, 669 insurance claims were filed. Homes and the clubhouse at the gated Hideaway Beach community were damaged, and the athletic facility caught fire and is being written off as a total loss. Sign up for the Climate Coach newsletter, in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Almost all of Miami-Dade County experienced peak wind gusts of Category 1 strength (80-95mph). The storm left 2.5millionhomes and businesses across Florida without power by early Thursday, according toPowerOutage.us, a website that tracks power outages.