Key West Now Feel the Hurricane Ian’s Impact

Key West saw storm surge, a tropical storm, and even some hurricane-force winds when Hurricane Ian passed by the Florida Keys.

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Residents in the Lower Keys and some areas of the Middle Keys awoke to streets covered in water and debris.

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As of the morning of September 28, more than 6,400 Keys Energy customers were without electricity.

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South wind-driven seas discovered numerous homes with ocean views in the Middle Keys.

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With the biggest storm surge, flooding there was significantly worse.

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About 100 people sheltered at Key West High School throughout the storm

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After Barroso requested that county emergency management authorities keep the shelter open.

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