Post-tropical cyclone Ian

2022 - 9 - 30

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Ian downgraded to post-tropical cyclone (Tampa Bay Times)

Ian made landfall for the second time this week near Georgetown South Carolina, as a Category 1 strength storm.

[Will schools reopen quickly after Hurricane Ian passes? It depends.](https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2022/09/29/will-schools-reopen-quickly-after-hurricane-ian-passes-it-depends/) Most flood deaths occur in cars, the Weather Service said. [What happened?](https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2022/09/28/hurricaneian/) But water levels will be high through the weekend. The National Weather Service expects water levels to peak at about 18.6 feet early Saturday morning, and then begin to trend down. The Little Manatee River is in a major flood stage. The storm is expected to move across central North Carolina overnight into Saturday while continuing to weaken, the hurricane center said in the 8 p.m. 301 in Hillsborough County. On Friday, portions of South Carolina are expected to have considerable flooding. update, maximum sustained winds had dropped to 60 mph. The storm spent two days ravaging the state of Florida.

What is a 'post-tropical cyclone?' (WCNC.com)

Like Sandy, Ian is no longer considered a hurricane or a tropical storm. The science explains why.

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Tracking Ian | Ian downgraded to post-tropical cyclone; here's what ... (WTVD-TV)

So what is a post-tropical cyclone and how dangerous is the storm at this level?

A Category 4 storm can cause severe damage to well-constructed homes, including damaging most of the roof and exterior walls. According to the NWS, its "extremely dangerous winds" can cause major roof and siding damage to well-constructed homes. [How to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian](https://abc11.com/hurricane-ian-how-to-help-florida-victims-gofundme-disaster-fund/12282044/) [Hurricane Ian will come to be known as 'The Big One' for southwest Florida. The only difference is that it has lost its warm core (tropical characteristics in meteorology) and now has a cooler core. The storm continues to churn into North Carolina as a post-tropical cyclone. Friday, Ian was downgraded after making landfall near Georgetown, SC as a category 1 hurricane.

Post Tropical Cyclone Ian path, advisory & warnings (Miami Herald)

National Hurricane Center data reports Post Tropical Cyclone Ian, with a maximum sustained wind of 50 mph is moving 15 mph to the north, as of Friday, ...

Considerable flash, urban and small stream flooding is possible across portions of North Carolina and southern Virginia tonight into early Saturday, with minor river flooding possible over Coastal Carolinas. Ian crossed the Atlantic Ocean then it left Florida and headed to the Atlantic Ocean. Post Tropical Cyclone Ian is 60 miles south-southeast of Greensboro North Carolina, with maximum sustained wind of 50 mph.

Ian slows down as death toll from hurricane grows in Florida (NBC News)

The remnants of Hurricane Ian, one of the strongest and costliest storms to ever hit the U.S., pushed north on Saturday, promising more dangerous flooding.

The lack of power and water is why Meah Fields, 16, and her family had to leave their Cape Coral home, where they rode out the storm, for Sarasota. The storm washed away parts of four piers along the coast, including two that link to the popular tourist town of Myrtle Beach. “We’ll be here and we’ll be helping every step of the way.” Brendan McPherson, who commands the Coast Guard in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and the U.S. The 77 confirmed storm-related deaths were recorded in Florida and North Carolina, according to a tally by state officials and an NBC News count. pushed northward from the Carolinas leaving in its wake a trifecta of misery --- dangerous flooding, power outages and massive destruction.

Ian downgraded to post-tropical cyclone as it lashes Carolinas ... (Fox News)

Post-tropical cyclone Ian continues barreling north along the Atlantic Ocean, where it is expected to move through the Carolinas and Virginia on Friday.

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