Ian continues to do damage in the South, and the city of Charleston, South Carolina, is bracing for severe flooding for a large chunk of the city.
The winds are still high. Gusts of 83 mph were recorded at Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Roads have been closed because of the heavy rain and storm surge that comes with this major storm.
When it hits South Carolina’s coast Friday, it will most likely be a Category 1 hurricane capable of catastrophic damage.
Officials are trying to determine the level of destruction in Florida after Ian rampaged the state this week. Governor Ron DeSantis said there had been more fatalities reported. Twelve in Charlotte County, 8 in Collier County, and other counties were still processing their numbers. Still, it is expected there will be many more fatalities reported after searchers branch out into the hard-hit areas.
Just under 2 million people are still without power.
Hundreds of rescues have taken place of people stuck or stranded on rooftops.
New dangers include electrified standing water. Plus, intersections are dangerous, with traffic lights being out of commission in many places.
The heat and humidity of early fall are in the air in Florida, and the lack of air condition is another risk factor, and officials warn that improper generator use can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
The flooding was record level, affecting cities in the middle of the state, including Orlando, where flooding exceeded a foot in many neighborhoods.
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