As the meteorologist attempts live reporting during Hurricane Ian, a man who claimed to “always wait mother nature’s next temper tantrum” has been thrown to the ground.
Jim Cantore, who is struggling to stay upright in high winds and heavy rainfall, is swiftly brought to his knees and lowered by an incoming branch of a tree.
Cantore quickly recovers and tries to walk toward a street sign, where he can anchor himself as he speaks to the people in the studio.
As he approaches the pole, he said: “I’m just going in here for one second.”
A voice in the newsroom asks him if he is okay as he struggles to stand before the camera.
‘I’m alright, I’m fine. He replies, “I just can’t get up,” before finally getting his feet under control towards the end.
Cantore, who has appeared in viral videos since 2014 for his work, is not a stranger to the phenomenon. The veteran meteorologist has worked with the channel for over 35 years.
Jim Cantore, a veteran meteorologist and weatherman (pictured), was struck by debris while trying to live report on Hurricane Ian.
Cantore is seen trying to get up in the face of high winds and heavy rain. He’s quickly knocked to his knees when an incoming branch from a tree branches catches him.
Cantore quickly recovers and walks slowly towards a street sign, where he anchors his self while talking to the people in the studio. He says he is alright but cannot stand.
Cantore, who has appeared in viral videos since 2014 for his work, is not a stranger to the phenomenon. The veteran meteorologist has worked with the channel for over 35 years.
His companions include other forecasters. They braved severe weather to get good coverage.
The devastating hurricane could potentially become a Category 5 storm as it ravages Florida, warned Governor Ron DeSantis, but that didn’t stop these weather forecasters.
CNN’s reporter can be seen in Punta Gorda, Florida’s west shore. Universities and colleges in Florida closed down in order to help students.
The wind was strong enough that it almost blew the rain off the street signs in this city, as well as blowing them over.
Florida residents are encouraged to remain inside because the wind can cause palm trees lined with streets to fall and splinter.
CNN’s weather forecaster is standing by St. Petersburg water just hours before hurricane Ian started producing unpredictable, large waves
Weather conditions got worse as the forecasters remained in St. Petersburg. Rain eventually blocked out most of the reporters.
Please be aware that Mother Nature is very dangerous adversary.
Governor Ron DeSantis said that power outages and inland flooding could occur, as well as various tree damages from winds.
Officials have warned that the storm surge could reach 18ft, with deadly winds and flooding along the state’s heavily populated Gulf Coast from Bonita Beach to the Tampa Bay region – with rainfall reaching 18 inches.
Tampa Bay is likely to see a 10ft surge in ocean water and 10inches of rainfall. In isolated locations, there may be as high as 15inches of water – sufficient water to flood coastal communities.
Deanne Criswell (FEMA administrator) highlighted storm surge danger, declaring that it was their “biggest concern”.
If local authorities tell you to evacuate, they should be listened to. It could make the difference of life or death.
St. Pete Beach Bay in St. Petersburg Florida, is seen as the strong winds of the hurricane whip the water up
A street is littered with debris in St. Pete Beach when Hurricane Ian blows through.
CNN reporter, stormy Punta Gorda, braves hurricane Ian’s worst conditions on Florida’s west coast
In the midst of blinding rain, a single car drove on US Road 17 just before Hurricane Ian.
As Hurricane Ian moves towards the United States, a sign indicating an evacuation route for hurricane victims is posted in Punta Gorda.
As terrifying storm surges threaten homes, residents in Florida’s For Myers Beach are being pushed outside their second-story windows.
CBS’s weather team placed an expert forecaster in Miami. The woman stood out by Florida’s famous palm trees, as the rain fell on her and her crew.
The Pentagon stated that 3,200 members of the national guard were already in Florida. An additional 1,800 will be added later.
Many municipalities including Fort Lauderdale and Tampa distributed free sandbags in order to protect residents’ homes from flooding.
Residents in fear have been digging deep trenches to divert floodwater from their houses, while others have taken water out of supermarket shelves.
Florida Schools have closed 26 of their districts due to Hurricane Ian. More than 1 million Florida homes are in danger.
Storm surge near Fort Myers as Hurricane Ian is approaching. Deanne Criswell (FEMA administrator) highlighted storm surge danger, stating that it was the agency’s “biggest concern”.
A weather forecaster for CBS in Miami reports on the historic storm as 3,200 national guardsmen were sent to the state by the Pentagon
A man walks his dog through heavy rain on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 in Miami Beach.
A Fox News weatherman reports from Charlotte County, where emergency response calls have been suspended due to the frightening weather
Fox News’ one weatherman arrived in the state equipped and followed the hurricane through Charlotte County. He wore thick raincoat and goggles as he confronted the Hurricane.
Charlotte County Fire & EMS has suspended emergency response to calls for service due to hazardous weather conditions.
DeSantis advised those living in Collier and Charlotte counties and Sarasota to move quickly.
Charlotte Harbor is preparing for the worst and may see surge storms of 12-18ft as the eyewall moves across the state.
Robert Ray, Fox News’ weather correspondent, ventures into Forty Myers to report on storm surges that have reached more than 10 feet.
Florida’s weather forecaster braces for the windy conditions that threaten to blow him away.
Photos show Tampa Bay receding due to Hurricane Irma’s movement.
As several tropical storm warnings had been issued across the state, planes from North Perry Airport were knocked over at Pembroke Pines.
Charlotte Harbor, which is planning for the worst of the flooding, could experience surge storms up to 12 to 18ft as the eyewall continues its movement across the state.