ATL: IAN - Post-Tropical - Discussion

[Texas Snowman]

I heard some unconfirmed reports that the lighthouse in Sanibel has collapsed.

I was worried about that…

[WeatherOrKnot]

It’s amazing to me (and I’m incredibly grateful) that this monster is literally straight across the state from us right now and all we have is grey sky and some occasional wind gusts.

I pray for all of those in his path.

[jdjaguar]

I wonder what the chance is of Ian being retired are after all this is said and done?

100%

[Sanibel]

Captiva should be in the eye...Car is rocking and rolling here at the Airport...Saw flying debris coming right at me shatter on the concrete wall...

[dukeblue219]

Wife and I got married on Captiva seven years ago. So tragic

[skillz305]

Captiva should be in the eye...Car is rocking and rolling here at the Airport...Saw flying debris coming right at me shatter on the concrete wall...

Stay safe brother

[tolakram]

[ElectricStorm]

Hurricane Ian Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092022
100 PM EDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...1 PM EDT IAN POSITION UPDATE...
...HURRICANE CONDITIONS SPREADING ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN
FLORIDA...

A River, Estuary, and Coastal Network station at Redfish Pass,
Florida, recently reported sustained winds of 75 mph (121 km/h) and
a wind gust of 100 mph (161 km/h), while a Weatherflow station near
Sanibel Island, Florida, recently reported sustained winds of 77
mph (124 km/h) and a wind gust of 107 mph (172 km/h). The Earth
Networks Station at the Naples Grande Beach Resort recently
reported a wind gust of 112 mph (180 km/h.)

The Redfish Pass station has also reported a pressure of 969 mb
(28.61 inches).

SUMMARY OF 100 PM EDT...1700 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...26.4N 82.4W
ABOUT 35 MI...80 KM WSW OF FT MYERS FLORIDA
ABOUT 45 MI...70 KM SW OF PUNTA GORDA FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...155 MPH...250 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 15 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...937 MB...27.67 INCHES

[Sciencerocks]

At 9,000 feet, 206.7mph in the southwestern eyewall. Ian isn't going down without a fight.

https://i.ibb.co/hXJY9nG/IMG-0945.png

This is probably a cat5.

[galaxy401]

Got an appointment right as landfall is occurring. Whether Ian is a Cat 5 or not is inconsequential as the storm surge is going to be the worst part. Terrible for those living there…

[Jag95]

https://twitter.com/severestudios/status/1575154140103188482?s=46&t=6mUWuhRnsFJvgI7ack-UkA

Can't believe cam 5 is still up. This has got to be the very inner edge of the EW. Hopefully it lasts until the eye passes over.

[UTSARoadrunner4]

Best joke I’ve heard the whole thread.

A real somewhat funny story - My middle son is named Ian. He’s 11 and very into meteorology like I am. Has his own weather station. He was incredibly thrilled to have this storm as his namesake until a day ago when it hit him the amount of people will be harmed. Also - his 12th birthday is Saturday and he realized he may have unknowingly wished himself a birthday with no power.

Sounds like what happens when you give your children an I name.

Welp, I guess there’s only a matter of time until “Isaac” is retired. I got my eyes on 2024

Edit: Would be more ironic if it hit Galveston :/

[MEANINGLESS_NUMBERS]

At 9,000 feet, 206.7mph in the southwestern eyewall. Ian isn't going down without a fight.

https://i.ibb.co/hXJY9nG/IMG-0945.png

This is probably a cat5.

You cannot simply convert from instantaneous winds at 9000 feet to sustained winds at surface level.

[GulfHills]

Are there any storm chasers doing a live feed at the moment?

I just saw Reed Timmer live Punta Gorda, on fb and youtube

[skillz305]

I believe a NE movement (wobble) has commenced

[FLLurker32]

https://i.imgur.com/FGdXWBK.gif

There we have it. Landfall. I know NHC says NNE but I think that last movement there had a more NE movement to it. A wobble from land interaction maybe?

[Buck]

Are there any storm chasers doing a live feed at the moment?

I just saw Reed Timmer live Punta Gorda, on fb and youtube

Reed's live feed went down, but I believe he has been heard from since.

[tolakram]

Was recording this camera when it went offline.



Radar frame

[Texas Snowman]

A good ways away from the eye…

 https://twitter.com/mike_clay/status/1575168091515781120

[Kazmit]

Looks like more pressure reading errors from the plane.