Hurricane Ian was expected to cause life-threatening storm surge, catastrophic winds and flooding in Florida. Recap of the news from Sept. 27.
Author: John Bacon, USA TODAY
‘Floridians up and down Gulf Coast’ warned as Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 2
Ian was forecast to intensify rapidly and become a major hurricane, Category 3 or greater, as soon as late Monday, forecasters said. Live updates.
‘Catastrophic consequences for Russia’ if Putin uses nukes, top US official says: Ukraine updates
Zelenskyy said Putin plans on annexing Ukraine territories so he can justify his invasion by claiming he is actually defending Russian territory.
Ian could become ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 hurricane; Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency: What we know
Tropical Storm Ian strengthened into a hurricane Monday and threatened to slam Florida’s west coast later in the week.
Biden says Putin was ‘reckless’ in veiled nuclear threat, calls on UN to support Ukraine; 2 Americans captured in war freed: Updates
Russia has “shamelessly” violated core tenants of the United Nations and the world must stand behind Ukraine, President Joe Biden said. Updates.
Fiona threatens to become Category 4 storm; ‘Big part’ of Puerto Rico will have power soon, officials say
Fiona became a Category 3 storm overnight, knocking out power to 80% of Puerto Rico. In the Dominican Republic, 1 million are without running water.
Hurricane Fiona overwhelms Puerto Rico with flooding, mudslides; power partially restored: Updates
Meanwhile, LUMA and other power distribution companies worked to recover services to over 200K customers around Puerto Rico late Monday.
No indications China is helping Russia, Biden says; schools close in Russian border area: Updates
There has been “no indication” China has tried to assist Russia with weapons in its war against Ukraine, President Joe Biden told “60 Minutes.”
8 million ordered to evacuate as Typhoon Nanmadol slams across Japan: ‘Raining like never before’
A massive typhoon roared across Japan’s southwestern region of Kyushu on Sunday; 8 million people ordered to evacuate.
Zelenskyy says mass grave found near Kharkiv city; Russian troops flee to border as Ukraine firepower thunders
The Ukraine Defense Ministry said Russian troops fleeing the Ukraine advance are being kept from crossing over by other Russian troops. Live updates.