nws forecast sept 28 hurricane ian
NWS FORECAST TRACK AS OF 8 P.M.

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UPDATE 11 P.M. SEPT 28

The center of Ian, now a category 1 hurricane, is now projected to pass well south of most of Volusia County. The storm is currently 95 miles south of Deltona.

Hurricane Ian is still expected to bring torrential amounts of rain tonight through Thursday, along with high winds speeds possibly up to Friday morning. Along with a Hurricane Warning and Flood Warning, a Tornado Watch remains in effect.

According to PowerOutage.us, more than 2 million Floridians are currently without power. Almost 35,000 Volusians are without power.

NWS FORECAST TRACK AS OF 11 P.M.

The local NWS office will update with detailed information for Volusia County around midnight tonight.

See footage of the eye of Ian approaching the coast Wednesday afternoon below:

CIRA/CSU & NOAA

UPDATE 8 P.M. SEPT. 28

Hurricane Ian now Category 3, still projected to bring high wind, major flooding

As of the 8 p.m. National Weather Service update, winds have decreased to roughly 115 mph with higher gusts. Ian’s path is still forecast to travel through Volusia County tonight into tomorrow morning.

With rainfall estimates at 18-24 inches, with locally higher amounts (up to 30 inches), the NWS warns residents not to drive in flooded areas, as most flood deaths are associated with vehicles.

Moving at 8 mph, Ian is currently around 119 miles south-southwest of Deltona and 127 miles south-southwest of DeLand. The eye is currently forecast to pass southwest of most West Volusia but directly over New Smyrna Beach

NWS FORECAST TRACK AS OF 8 P.M.
The darker green circle indicates wind speeds in excess of 39 mph, the light green, winds in excess of 59 mph, and the orange, wind speeds more than 74 mph.
NWS GRAPHIC

Key local takeaways:

  • Sustained tropical force winds will arrive in Volusia County between 8 p.m. Wednesday to 2 a.m. Thursday. More extreme winds will occur from 2 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday.

  • St. John’s River projected to experience a major flood

  • Be where you want to be for the storm right now

  • Curfew begins at 8 p.m. tonight

  • Volusia County bridges will close when sustained wind speeds reach 39 mph, and drawbridge openings were suspended for marine traffic at 5 p.m. this evening

Stay safe — and stay inside.

UPDATE: 6 P.M. 

Hurricane Warning, Flood Warning, and Tornado Watch in effect for Volusia County

At 6 p.m., the eye of Hurricane Ian, located just northwest of Punta Gorda and moving at 8 mph, was around 136 miles south-southwest of Deltona and 143 miles south-southwest of DeLand.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 50 miles from the eye and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles. 

Tropical force winds (39 mph to 73 mph) will arrive in Volusia County between 8 p.m. Wednesday to 2 a.m. Thursday with some earlier gusts. More extreme winds will occur from 2 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday. Peak wind speeds are forecasted between 50-65 mph with gusts as high at 85 mph, although there is potential for wind speeds between 74 to 110 mph.

Tropical-force winds will linger in inland and coastal Volusia County until early Friday.

Rainfall estimates are now at 18-24 inches, with locally higher amounts (up to 30 inches).

Maximum sustained winds have decreased from 155 mph to 140 with higher gusts, but Ian remains a powerful category 4 hurricane and could be at hurricane strength as it moves over east central Florida Thursday, Sept. 29 and then northward along the coast to Georgia on Friday, Sept. 30. 

A few tornadoes are possible this evening into tonight across east central Florida and through Thursday.

Stay safe — and stay inside.

NOAA SATELLITE IMAGE AT 6:29 P.M.

Latest maps from the National Weather Service:

NWS GRAPHIC

The current forecasted track:

NWS/NOAA MAP

The darker green circle indicates wind speeds in excess of 39 mph, the light green, winds in excess of 59 mph, and the orange, wind speeds more than 74 mph.


UPDATE: 4 P.M.

No county shelter in northwest Volusia, church opens its doors

For many in northwest Volusia County, like Seville, Pierson, DeLeon Springs and Barberville, the nearest county shelter is all the way in DeLand.

In Pierson, Mission San Jose of Saint Peter Catholic Church at 165 Emporia Road is providing shelter beginning at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 28.

Everyone is welcome, but people are asked to first call Ivan Gonzalez at 386-717-4647 to register.

– Noah Hertz


UPDATE 3:00 P.M.

Hurricane Ian makes landfall 

As Volusia County officials gathered to hold a press conference today, the eye of Hurricane Ian reached Florida’s shores. 

At 3:05 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 28, radar imagery indicates that the eye of Hurricane Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa on the southwestern coast of Florida. An Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft recorded Ian’s maximum sustained winds as estimated near 150 mph.

Ian is currently about 160 miles south of Deltona, and is projected to reach Volusia County tonight through Thursday morning. 

Hurricane-force winds (in excess of 74 mph) extend outward of the eye up to 45 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds (39 mph to 73 mph) extend outward up to 175 miles.

Key local takeaways:

  • Sustained tropical force winds will arrive in Volusia County between 8 p.m. Wednesday to 2 a.m. Thursday. More extreme winds will occur from 2 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday.
  • St. John’s River projected to experience a major flood
  • Be where you want to be for the storm right now
  • Curfew begins at 8 p.m. tonight
  • Volusia County bridges will close when sustained wind speeds reach 39 mph, and drawbridge openings will be suspended for marine traffic beginning at 5 p.m. this evening

Volusia County’s four open shelters have room, Volusia County Schools Chief Operating Officer Dr. Earl Johnson said at the press conference, but time is running out to get there. 

“As of 2 p.m. this afternoon there were a total of 159 people at our shelters. We have capacity for 1,119 people,” Johnson said. “Hopefully if you plan to stay at one of our shelters, you are already there. While we’re not going to close our doors or lock anyone out, at some point very soon conditions will no longer be safe for you to get in your car and drive to a shelter.”

Current National Weather Service projections estimate sustained tropical force winds (39 mph to 73 mph) will arrive in Volusia County between 8 p.m. Wednesday to 2 a.m. Thursday.

More extreme winds will occur from 2 a.m. Thursday, to 2 p.m., Volusia County Interim Emergency Management Director Jim Judge said. 

“Everyone should be wherever they plan to ride out the storm, they should be securely in place at this time,” Volusia County Community Information Director Kevin Capitan warned. “With the impacts of Ian coming very soon, this isn’t the time to be out on the roads.”

Rainfall is projected between 12-18 inches, although 24 inches of rain is possible in some areas, threatening a major flood event. 

“The St. Johns River is going to be at major flood stage,” Judge said. “That’s not only at Astor and Lake Harney … also even in DeLand. So very serious conditions out in those areas.”

Check elevation levels in your area by viewing a topographic map of your area HERE 

Before a flood, Volusia County Emergency Management advises sealing important documents in waterproof bags, putting away items, like trash bins, that could block or slow water drainage, and raising household items and personal effects off the floor.

The county provides more tips in case of flooding HERE.  

“Ride the storm out in your location. The worst is yet to come,” Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood cautioned. 

A curfew will be in effect for all of Volusia County 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 to 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, and 8 p.m. Thursday Sept. 29 to 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30.

Local emergency information can be found at www.volusia.org/PIN. The county has also opened the Volusia County Citizens Information Center at 8 a.m. today, Wednesday Sept. 28 at 866-345-0345. The line is open 24/7.


UPDATE: 12:30 P.M.

Category 4 Hurricane Ian nearing landfall

As of around 12 p.m. today, Hurricane Ian is moving onshore near Sanibel Island. According to the NWS, a weather station in the area reported sustained winds of 71 mph, with a wind gust recorded at 98 mph.

At 1 p.m., the station reported sustained winds of 77 mph and a wind gust measured at 107 mph.

The National Hurricane Center’s 2 p.m. forecast track has the eye of Hurricane Ian passing just south of Daytona Beach, as seen in the graphic below.

The darker green circle indicates wind speeds in excess of 39 mph, the light green, winds in excess of 59 mph, and the orange, wind speeds more than 74 mph.

Although Hurricane Ian is expected to weaken, the storm did not slow as much as projections estimated, increasing the chances the center will remain intact as it approaches the east coast of Florida tonight and through Thursday.

Volusia County bridges will close to vehicular traffic when sustained wind speeds reach 39 mph.

A detailed list of county-wide closures can be found HERE.

While Volusia County is currently not under a tornado watch, the National Weather Service advises the threat for tornadoes is expected to spread to this county around sunset tonight and continue into Thursday.

Flooding remains a danger, as rainfall totals are now forecast to range from 12 to 18 inches with localized amounts up to 24 inches.

As of 2 p.m., Ian is currently roughly 178 miles south of DeLand, and 170 miles south of Deltona.

A curfew will be in effect for all of Volusia County 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 to 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, and 8 p.m. Thursday Sept. 29 to 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30.

Local emergency information can be found at www.volusia.org/PIN. The county has also opened the Volusia County Citizens Information Center at 8 a.m. today, Wednesday Sept. 28 at 866-345-0345. The line will remain open 24/7.


UPDATE: 11:30 A.M. SEPT. 28

Hurricane Warning issued for Volusia 

The National Weather Service is now predicting that Hurricane Ian remains more intact as it moves across the state tonight and Thursday, increasing the likelihood of hurricane-force (excess of 74 mph) winds on the east coast of Florida. 

A Hurricane Warning has been issued from the Flagler/Volusia county lines south to Brevard County, indicating that hurricane-force winds are expected somewhere within the area within the next 36 hours, according to the NWS.

Officials urge residents to urgently finish preparations and shelter in place. 

The extremely powerful category 4 storm is expected to make landfall in the next few hours. Ian, with wind speeds currently at 155 mph, is on the threshold of a category 5 hurricane.

Hurricane-force winds extend up to 45 miles from the eye, and tropical-force-winds extend outward up to 175 miles.

Although Ian is expected to weaken after reaching land, the storm could still be near hurricane strength as it moves over central Florida tonight and Thursday morning.

“Hurricane-force winds are expected to extend well inland along near the core of Ian,” the National Weather Service cautioned. “Preparations to protect life and property should be urgently rushed to completion.”

The current peak wind forecast for inland and coastal Volusia County is 50 to 65 mph with gusts as high as 85 mph until early Friday morning, although there is some potential for winds as 74 to 110 mph.

Flooding remains an urgent concern, with some estimates exceeding 24 inches in some central Florida locations. As of 10:30 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 28, the St. John’s River near Astor has risen 2.3 feet, and is expected to “crest of 4.6 feet early Friday afternoon.”

At 4 feet, major flooding occurs, affecting homes and businesses along the river.

County update

Volusia County Emergency Management officials advised residents to store drinking water at one gallon per person per day for 14 days. After the storm passes, officials urge residents to be on the alert for boil-water orders. 

More information can be found HERE.

A voluntary evacuation order was issued yesterday, Sept. 27, for people who live in RVs, mobile homes or low-lying areas. Those individuals “may wish to find accommodations with friends or family members. People in these risk areas may use public shelters as a site of last resort,” according to the county. 

Local emergency information can be found at www.volusia.org/PIN. The county has also opened the Volusia County Citizens Information Center at 8 a.m. today, Wednesday Sept. 28 at 866-345-0345. The line will remain open 24/7.

Volusia County Emergency Management will hold a press conference at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 28, viewable on Facebook HERE and on YouTube HERE.


UPDATE 10:20 A.M.

National Weather Services warns: Expect “catastrophic flooding”

NWS GRAPHIC

Rainfall totals could exceed 24 inches in some central Florida locations, the National Weather Service Melbourne office warned Wednesday morning.

Do NOT attempt to drive through flooded roads. According to the NWS, most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

The current projections indicate widespread and prolonged river flooding at potentially record levels. Ditches and canals may overflow.

Conditions today

Outer bands from Hurricane Ian will move south to north across east central Florida today, bringing widespread rain, gusty winds, and the possibility of a few tornadoes.

Expect windy, cloudy, and rainy weather today, with worsening weather in the evening.

A Tropical Storm Warning and a Flood Watch remain in effect for all of Volusia County.


UPDATE: 8 A.M., WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28

Complete preparations today

NWS 8 A.M. UPDATE

Hurricane Ian has strengthened to category 4 (winds 130-156 mph) — as of 7:30 a.m. today, Ian has sustained winds of 155 mph, putting the storm just below the category 5 level.

The storm is currently about 218 miles south-southwest of DeLand, moving north-northeast at around 10 mph, and is forecast to make landfall this afternoon, Wednesday, Sept. 28, on Florida’s southwest coast.

Wind gusts will begin this afternoon, with sustained tropical storm conditions developing for Volusia County tonight: the forecast track projects Ian moving across the interior counties of east central Florida tonight into Thursday.

Potential for hurricane-force winds has increased near the center of Hurricane Ian as it weakens and moves inland.

The National Weather Service warns that wind impacts may linger into late Thursday night, especially in Volusia County.

While Volusia County is currently not under a tornado watch, the National Weather Service advises the threat for tornadoes is expected to spread to this county around sunset tonight and continue into Thursday.

Flooding remains a danger, as rainfall totals are now forecast to range from 12 to 18 inches with localized amounts greater. Expect rain through Thursday night.

A curfew will be in effect for all of Volusia County 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 to 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, and 8 p.m. Thursday Sept. 29 to 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30.

Local emergency information can be found at www.volusia.org/PIN. The county has also opened the Volusia County Citizens Information Center at 8 a.m. today, Wednesday Sept. 28 at 866-345-0345. The line will remain open 24/7.

Opening Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m.:

General population shelters:

Mainland High School, 1255 W. International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach

DeLand High School, 800 N. Hill Ave., DeLand

Special needs shelters: 

Atlantic High School, 1250 Reed Canal Rd., Port Orange

Galaxy Middle School, 2400 Eustace Ave., Deltona

NEW: In Pierson, Mission San Jose of Saint Peter Catholic Church at 165 Emporia Road is opening its doors at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 28.

Everyone is welcome, but people are asked to first call Ivan Gonzalez at 386-717-4647 to register.

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Sandbag information

NOTE: Volusia County and DeLand have both exhausted their supplies of sandbags. Other city information may be outdated. For the latest information, click HERE.

Deltona:

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 191 Howland Blvd. (also known as Festival Park).

Residents must provide proof of residence and fill their own sandbags. 

Residents are asked to bring shovels to help expedite the sandbag filling and it is recommended to bring a helper – one to hold the bags and one to fill the bags.

Please note, there is a limit of 10 bags per household.

Orange City:

Orange City residents may pick up sandbags at the Waggin’ Trail Dog Park, 1201 South Leavitt Avenue, Orange City Florida, 32763:

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until sand or bags have run out.

Sand and bags will be provided. Residents must bring their own shovel and fill their own bags. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per household. ID is required.

DeLand:

The City of DeLand has given out their entire supply of sandbags as of noon Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Volusia County / Unincorporated

The County of Volusia has exhausted the supply of sandbags at this time.

Osteen

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Public Works facility, 200 State Road 415, Osteen

DeBary

The City of DeBary will distribute sandbags at City Hall, 16 Colomba Road. 

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

There is a limit of 10 bags per household, while supplies last. 

Proof of DeBary residency is required, i.e. driver’s license. Households ONLY, no commercial businesses. Residents will be responsible for bringing their own shovels and filling their own sandbags.

Lake Helen

Sandbags can be picked up at City Hall from 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Sandbags can be filled at the equestrian center.

Waste pickup:

Volusia County 

Regular waste collection service for the unincorporated areas of Volusia County will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Collection hours have been modified to begin at 5:30 a.m. and will be complete by 5 p.m. 

Waste collection services for the unincorporated areas of Volusia County, normally scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29, and Friday, Sept. 30, will be canceled. Residents should not place waste receptacles or yard trash at the curb on these dates.

A makeup day for waste and recycling collection has been tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, weather permitting. The makeup day is only for those residents who missed collection on Thursday and Friday. 

Yard trash will NOT be picked up on the makeup day. Normal yard trash collection will resume on schedule next week. Residents are encouraged to check Volusia.org/pin for the latest updates. 

DeLand

Trash pick-up on Wednesday, September 28 will occur as scheduled and 𝙖𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬. 

Thursday and Friday pick-up is suspended. 

An announcement will be made when rescheduled and normal service will resume and when it is safe to do so.

DeBary

​​At this time, Waste Pro WILL continue their regularly scheduled pickup today, Tuesday (9/27), and Wednesday (9/28). Waste Pro will NOT be picking up waste Friday (9/30).

In the event that this changes, DeBary residents are highly encouraged to follow the City of DeBary on Facebook and NextDoor. The city uses these outlets to update residents on the latest news.

Deltona

Waste Pro trash pick-up for the remaining week will be as follows:

– Waste Pro will attempt to complete regularly scheduled trash pick-up on Wednesday, September 28. Residents should place their trash on the curb by 5:30 AM.

– Regularly scheduled trash pick-ups on Thursday, September 29, and Friday, September 30 will not occur.

– Waste Pro will collect Thursday and Friday routes on Saturday, October 1.

– Normal yard waste pick-up will be suspended for the rest of the week and will resume next week.

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