As we enter the week of September 30th – October 1st, we are tracking another system in the Gulf. While it has not yet strengthened into a hurricane, Tropical Storm Ian is expected to intensify rapidly before striking Florida Tuesday – Friday this week. Monitor the storm system if you have travel plans for Florida this week. Here’s what you need to know.
What You Need to Know About Hurricane Season
Hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30, but most storms form between August and October. This year, we’ve already seen nine named storms in the Atlantic basin, with Ian becoming the ninth last week. While storms have caused major damage in Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas earlier this season, the U.S. has so far been spared any major direct hits. However, that could all change this week with Tropical Storm Ian headed our way.
Ian is not yet a hurricane, it is a Tropical Storm at the moment and is tracked to make landfall in Florida on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week. The storm is then forecast to move up the East Coast, pummeling Florida with heavy rains and strong winds from Tuesday through Friday. If you have any travel plans to Florida this week, be sure to monitor the storm system and check for any updates from local officials.
Tropical Storm Ian isn’t expected to be a major hurricane, but it still has the potential to cause major problems along the Florida coastline. Be sure to heed any evacuation orders from local officials and have a plan in place in case you need to evacuate your home or hotel. And remember, even if a storm doesn’t reach hurricane strength, it can still cause significant damage and even loss of life. So please stay safe and monitor Tropical Storm Ian throughout the week!
Even though we’re nearing the end of hurricane season, that doesn’t mean we’re in the clear just yet. If you have travel plans to Florida this week, be sure to monitor Tropical Storm Ian as it makes its way up the East Coast. Remember, even though it’s not expected to be a major hurricane, it can still cause significant damage and even loss of life. So please stay safe and plan accordingly!