This Atlantic storm arrived on Florida shores as a category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of 150 mph to 155 mph. This makes Hurricane Ian the fifth-strongest storm when measured by wind speed. “We have to be prepared, that’s all we can do ”, a South Carolina resident said as they braced for impact Friday, September 30th. “ There were about 5 to 6 feet of water, boardwalks destroyed, and homes completely flooded,” South Carolina resident Hadiyah Jones stated. South Carolina residents rushed to safety as flood waters rose rapidly.

Source: CNN October 09, 2022 19:44 UTC