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The state’s property carriers are closely watching the progress of Hurricane Ian. -
The storm has sped up considerably over the past six hours.
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Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate the maximum sustained winds have increased to nearly 140 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.
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The Category 3 hurricane is now expected to make landfall later today between Port Charlotte and Cape Coral/Fort Myers.
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Storm surge may be felt in Tampa even if Ian does not land in the city.
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Research by sister title Inside P&C shows the top three homeowners carrier exposures by county for forecast highest impact areas.
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The dangerous storm is now projected to make landfall between Sarasota and Port Charlotte, Florida.
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The storm is due to turn north-northeast and slow down after passing over Cuba today.
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Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in Cuba today before moving through the south-eastern Gulf of Mexico into tomorrow.
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The comps include 1896 (Category 3), 1921 (Category 3), 1944 (Category 2) and Hurricane Gladys in 1958 (Category 2).
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A landfall at Category 3 or 4 along the west coast of Florida later this week would be one of the more damaging scenarios for Ian.
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Cat 4 Hurricane Charley made landfall on Florida’s west coast in 2004, while Tarpon Springs (1921) was the last major storm to hit Tampa.
