What Makes Ian Different From Other Hurricanes
The storm, possibly the deadliest ever in Florida, isn’t just powerful; it’s unpredictable.
by Kelli María Korducki
Sep 29, 2022
3 minutes
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Yesterday afternoon, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, unleashing strong winds, a severe storm surge, and historic inland flooding across the state. President Joe Biden announced early reports of a “substantial loss of life.”
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