Key West

2022 - 9 - 28

Post cover — Image courtesy of "The New York Times"

Key West Begins to Feel Hurricane Ian's Impact (The New York Times)

Ian brought flooding to the Florida Keys overnight, as forecasters warned that the impact of rising waters there could worsen over the coming hours.

With most streetlights out, residents would not be able to see the full extent of the damage until dawn, he said. He had not been paying attention to the rising tide, he said. Estevez and his roommate shut off power to the apartment, stashed what belongings they could on higher perches and sloshed through waist-deep water to get to higher ground with his roommate’s dog, Rookie. The winds there overnight — including Still, a central concern in the Keys and beyond is that a combination of high tides and rising waters from the storm could cause dangerous flooding in residential areas. The eye of the storm was not passing directly over the Florida Keys.

HURRICANE IAN FLOODS KEY WEST, DOWNS TREES & CUTS ... (Florida Keys Weekly)

A strengthening Hurricane Ian skirted past the Florida Keys beginning Sept. 27, delivering storm surge and tropical storm — and even some hurricane-force gusts ...

Monroe County Fire Chief Steve Hudson told county officials that calls were increasing in the Lower Keys and Key West. Some were homeless residents who had to leave the Keys Overnight Temporary Shelter when it closed, and others were liveaboard boaters. More than 6,400 Keys Energy customers were without power as of the morning of Sept.

Hurricane Ian's effects: Key West International airport, port, Monroe ... (WPLG Local 10)

Flooding and tropical storm force wind gusts of up to 50 mph were affecting residents on Wednesday in the Florida Keys, as Hurricane Ian moved ...

Please avoid walking in the water.” The Key West Police Department released a warning: “Standing water is hazardous. - Tropical storm warning and storm surge watch are in effect for the Middle Keys and the Upper Keys The U.S. Officials turned Key West High School into a shelter for 118 people. Monroe County Public Schools also closed.

Outer bands of Ian leave Key West flooded; more storm surges ... (WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale)

KEY WEST, FLA. (WSVN) - As Hurricane Ian cycles closer to Florida, the Florida Keys experienced the outer bands of the storm.

“I managed to get in[to my home],” said Bellingham. But yea, everything is alright, the water didn’t get in.” The city commissioner advised residents of Monroe County to stay in their homes as the storm passes through. “I’ve been going around and making sure everyone is OK. Now we’re heading to the fire station.” Overnight, the National Weather Service issued a storm surge warning for certain areas in the keys as the peak of the waves will be around noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday.

As Ian's rains, winds move out, storm surge concerns remain for ... (CBS News)

MIAMI - After a day of persistent rain and gusty wind from Hurricane Ian, the Florida Keys are beginning to dry out. However, there are still flooding ...

officials said Wednesday morning that 6,400 people were without power in Lower Keys, from the Seven Mile Bridge south to Key West. Storm surge flooding 1 to 3 feet above normal high tides is possible. For several islands, this may allow the storm surge to pass over from Gulfside to oceanside.

More flooding from Ian expected Wednesday afternoon (KeysNews.com)

The Florida Keys could experience another round of storm-related flooding Wednesday afternoon as Hurricane Ian bears down on mainland Florida.

"The current plan is for crews to perform a systemwide assessment at daybreak to verify outage locations and begin restoration work, weather permitting," Torrado said Wednesday. "Official weather gauges reveal gulfside (bayside) storm surge in the Middle Keys is rising now — sooner than expected — and likely to happen before the early afternoon. Beth Regoli, commanding officer of NAS Key West, later issued a mandatory evacuation for low-lying areas in Sigsbee Park housing due to high tide and storm surge anticipated today between 12 to 4 p.m. Storm surge flooding 1 to 3 feet above normal high tides is possible, according to the county. "For several islands, this may allow the storm surge to pass over from gulfside to oceanside," the county advisory stated. The Keys may experience severe high tides and flooding through Friday night, because of Hurricane Ian, according to Jon Rizzo, a warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

Key West residents, visitors speak out following Hurricane Ian outer ... (WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale)

The remnants of the storm were all too apparent along areas like the well-known Duval Street, Wednesday. Trees were uprooted from the sidewalk, streets flooded ...

“After that, it got so hectic, we slipped so many times in the water, I mean it was like waist-high at this point.” That’s when the power went out,” said Jarrett. “The firefighters came out in the middle of the storm and stopped it from spreading further.” “A lot of people’s houses, you know, got water in them and stuff. The U.S. “We got 100 mph winds in here,” said Reef Perkins.

7 rescued from Key West waters due to Hurricane Ian (FOX 35 Orlando)

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) in Key West were called to rescue several people from waters as Hurricane Ian approached Florida's west coast.

The storm is currently 20 miles west-northwest of Ft. Myers, and 20 miles west-southwest of Punta Gorda. neat Cayo Costa with sustained winds of 150 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.

'Came through the floor.' Seawater from Hurricane Ian pours into ... (Miami Herald)

Hurricane Ian sent seawater into the streets of Key West, swamping historic Bahama Village and flooding homes along streets.

And southwestern winds are blowing water into Florida Bay, exacerbating the already higher-than-normal seasonal “king tides” in the Upper Keys. The low-lying area between the Atlantic Ocean and Key West harbor is prone to flooding, especially during hurricanes. Another residential area that received extensive flooding was Flagler Avenue, the site of an early Wednesday morning apartment complex fire that displaced 40 people and stressed already overworked first responders focused on the storm. “It may have been higher here.” Here’s a look at the damage. Millions of Floridians are without power from the storm.

Key West resident carries dog through floodwaters in harrowing ... (Orlando Weekly)

Key West resident Dylon Estevez had to walk through floodwaters carrying his dog to safety after his apartment quickly flooded. Estevez shared the video to.

The worst of the storm and the surge is not here yet. "Sure enough, water came in and not even 50-60 minutes later we were getting out the house. Key West was inundated with rain and storm surge as Hurricane Ian moved up the southwest coast of Florida offshore.

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