Storm Tropical Ian is predicted to become a hurricane soon, maybe a Category 3, according to forecasts, and could disrupt national and international travel to Florida this week.
Latest Twitter updates from National Hurricane Center:
Hurricane #Ian Advisory 14: Ian Forecast to Continue Rapidly Strengthening. Conditions in Western Cuba to Deteriorate This Evening And Tonight With Significant Wind and Storm Surge Impacts Expected. https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 26, 2022Here are the 5 am Monday Key Messages for Hurricane #Ian. Latest information at https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb pic.twitter.com/536aVhLwl5— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 26, 2022
It is anticipated that the storm will move up the Gulf of Mexico before striking the west coast of Florida, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Cuba.
In addition to potentially affecting travel along the entire coast from the Keys to Fort Myers, Sarasota, Tampa, and all the way up to the Panhandle, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has already proclaimed a state of emergency for the entire state of Florida, largely due to predictions that the hurricane’s eye will span a distance of 450 miles.
This would impact popular tourist destinations as well as major population centers in interior cities like Orlando and on the east coast of Florida, which includes the Miami-Fort Lauderdale region.
Airlines such as American, Delta and United have already issued a travel warning. Details on rescheduling or canceling flights are likely to follow, and they will almost certainly offer waivers of change fees.
In addition, a quarter of Sunday’s flights at Owen Roberts International Airport on Grand Cayman have already been canceled.
“We are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Ian which is expected to impact parts of the Caribbean and Florida. The safety of our customers and team members is the airline’s No. 1 priority, and the team will remain in contact with those impacted,” American Airlines said in a statement to FOX 35 News in Florida. “Ahead of the storm, American issued a travel alert to provide additional flexibility for customers whose travel may be impacted by Tropical Storm Ian.”
As a result of Hurricane Fiona, which has already reached islands in the eastern Caribbean and made its way all the way up to Canada, cruise lines have already begun modifying their itineraries.
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By: Maria Valencia
Title: Tropical Storm Ian Could Intensify To Hurricane Category And Impact Travel To Florida This Week
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Published Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:23:23 +0000
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