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Hurricane Ian: Airlines, cruise lines and theme parks brace for landfall in Florida

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James Chapple
28 September 2022

Airlines, cruise lines and Florida’s theme parks are bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Ian, which is due to make landfall on the west coast of the Sunshine State on Wednesday (28 September).

Hurricane Ian is due to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday (Credit: Met Office / @metofficestorms on Twitter)

The now category four storm Ian struck western Cuba late on Tuesday, bringing 120mph winds, and is currently skirting the coast of Florida, with the centre of the storm expected over central Florida by Wednesday evening according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC).


The NHC has warned wind speeds could top a "catastrophic" 140mph, with the storm on course to hit the Tampa Bay area of the state bringing massive storm surges. It is likely to be the region’s first direct hit from a major hurricane since 1921.


Here’s everything you need to know about the storm’s likely impact over Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (28-30 September).

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