Search Travel Market Report

mainlogo
www.travelmarketreport.com
U.S.A.
English
Canada
English
Canada Quebec
Français
Menu
  • News
  • Packaged Travel
  • Cruise
  • Hotels & Resorts
  • Destinations
  • Retail Strategies
  • Air
  • Training & Resources
  • Luxury Travel Report

Hurricane Ian Update: Storm Moving Over Cuba, Expected to Hit Florida as Major Hurricane

by Daniel McCarthy  September 27, 2022
Hurricane Ian Update: Storm Moving Over Cuba, Expected to Hit Florida as Major Hurricane

Both Tampa International and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport have closed ahead of Hurricane Ian's arrival. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Hurricane Ian, the second major storm of the 2022 Hurricane Season, is strengthening and expected to arrive in Florida on Wednesday, causing major travel disruptions and bringing catastrophic potential to some areas of the state.

According to the latest report from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), as of 5 a.m. Tuesday morning, the storm was moving over Western Cuba, stationed about five miles south of the city of Pinar Del Rio.

Ian was traveling north at about 12 mph, bringing with it sustained winds of up to 175 mph. The NHC has a Hurricane Warning out for some Cuban provinces including Isla de Juventud, Pinar Del Rio, and Artemisa.

The storm is currently expected to arrive in Florida sometime on Wednesday, with rainfall in some areas of Central West Florida potentially going up to 24 inches in some places.

In light of its arrival, the NHC has extended the Hurricane Warning along the west coast of Florida, from Bonita Beach to Anclote River, an area that includes Tampa Bay and Clearwater, two cities that are currently seen most at-risk with Ian’s projected strengthening and movement.

“Little change in strength is expected while Ian moves over Cuba,” the NHC wrote in its latest update. “Strengthening is expected later this morning after Ian emerges over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Ian is forecast to approach the west coast of Florida as a major hurricane.”

Ian’s arrival could include a life-threatening storm surge along much of the Florida West Coast, with the highest risk from F. Myers to Tampa. There is also a risk of hurricane-force winds and heavy rainfall for areas throughout the state.

Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa, and Pinellas County, which includes Clearwater, have both already issued a mandatory evacuation order for some areas and have warned of power outages, tropical storm force winds, and catastrophic storm surge when Ian does arrive on Wednesday.

Tampa International Airport has suspended all operations beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 due to the storm. The airport, in a statement, said that the “closure will allow the airport to prepare the airfield and terminals, including the securing of jet bridges, ground equipment, and any remaining aircraft.”

The area’s other airport, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, is also suspending operations. That airport will close at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27 due to those mandatory evacuation orders from Pinellas County. The plan is for St. Pete-Clearwater to “remain closed until the evacuation order is lifted.”

Both airports are telling travelers to contact their airlines for more updates. Many carriers have preemptively issued flight change waivers ahead of Ian’s arrival. 

For other areas outside of Tampa, the NHC has a Tropical Storm Warning in effect for the Lower Florida Keys from Seven Mile Bridge westward to Key West, Flamingo to Bonita Beach, Suwanne River to the Anclote River, Volusia/Brevard County Line south to Jupiter Inlet, and Lake Okeechobee. Rain in those areas could reach up to 12 inches in some places including some areas of Northeast Florida and Central Florida.

  0
  0
Related Articles
Florida Airports Resume Operations After Hurricane Milton
Tropical Storm or Depression ‘Likely’ to Hit Caribbean this Week
Travel Alert: Hurricane Francine’s Impact on Flights and Port of New Orleans Closure
Hundreds of Flights Impacted as Hurricane Beryl Set to Hit Houston
Hurricane Beryl Update: Storm to Hit Jamaica Starting Early Wednesday
Hurricane Beryl Bearing Down on Caribbean as ‘Extremely Dangerous Major Hurricane’
First Hurricane of 2024 Could Hit Caribbean Next Week
Airlines Issue Waivers Ahead of Tropical Storm Alberto
NHC Issues Tropical Storm Warning for Parts of Texas, Mexico
What to Know About Travel Insurance for This Year’s Predicted Wild Hurricane Season

MOST VIEWED

  1. Power Outage in Spain and Portugal Causes Major Travel Disruptions, Including at Madrid Airport
  2. 5 Things I Liked About Norwegian Aqua – and 4 I’m Not Sold On
  3. Testing the Waters with Dori: Do Travel Advisors Actually Dislike Viking?
  4. Beaches Ocho Rios Resort to Close Doors in May 2025
  5. How Pope Francis’ Funeral Will Impact Travel to Rome and Vatican City
  6. Using a Phone on a Cruise Ship Will Cost Thousands: Urban Myth or Reality?


  1. Travel Advisor Appreciation Month Offers Not to Be Missed
  2. TTC Tour Week Returns with 9 FAM Trips Scheduled for November
  3. Booking on Grandma’s Budget: How Grandparents Are Driving Multi-Gen and Skip-Gen Travel
  4. The Best Hotels to Book in Portugal & Spain: Roundup From an ALGV FAM 
  5. Vanessa McGovern Lands at Global Travel Collection
  6. Ask-an-Advisor: How Do I Strike the Right Balance Between My Budget Conscious Clients and Maximizing
TMR Subscription

Subscribe today to receive daily in-depth luxury coverage, analysis of luxury news, luxury trends and issues that affect how you do business. Subscribe now for free.

Subscribe to TMR

Top Stories
U.S. Issues Travel Alerts for Myanmar & Thailand Following Earthquakes
U.S. Issues Travel Alerts for Myanmar & Thailand Following Earthquakes

On Friday, March 28, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Burma in Myanmar, with tremors felt in neighboring Thailand and China.

MSC Cruises Takes Delivery of World America
MSC Cruises Takes Delivery of World America

MSC is also celebrating the coin ceremony for MSC World Asia and steel cutting for the MSC World Atlantic.

U.S. Secretary of State Promises to Reevaluate Jamaica Travel Warning
U.S. Secretary of State Promises to Reevaluate Jamaica Travel Warning

The U.S. State Department has told Americans to “reconsider” travel to Jamaica since July 2024.

Canada Issues New Travel Warning for U.S. Over New Entry Rules
Canada Issues New Travel Warning for U.S. Over New Entry Rules

The advisory targets new entry and exit requirements for Canadians traveling to the U.S.

Britain & Germany Issue Travel Warnings for U.S.
Britain & Germany Issue Travel Warnings for U.S.

The U.K. and Germany have updated their travel advisories for the U.S. following the detainment of three German citizens at the border.

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner Resigns
Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner Resigns

Gardner has served as president of Amtrak since 2020, and as CEO since 2022.

TMR OUTLOOKS & WHITE PAPERS
View All
Advertiser's Voice
Sail Unique With Explora Journeys
About Travel Market Report Mission Meet the Team Advisory Board Advertise Syndication Guidelines
TMR Resources Calendar of Events Outlook/Whitepapers Previous Sponsored Articles Previous This Week Articles
Subscribe to TMR
Select Language
Do You Have an Idea Email
editor@travelmarketreport.com
Give Us a Call
1-(516) 730-3097
Drop Us a Note
Travel Market Report
71 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
© 2005 - 2025 Travel Market Report, an American Marketing Group Inc. Company All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Manage cookie preferences