Florida is facing a really scary storm right now! As Hurricane Ian, a category 4 storm, causes severe damage to numerous Florida cities, shocking footage is now hitting social media showing the devastation that has already taken place due to the intense storm surge.
For starters, a brave meteorologist was nearly struck by lightning! Related: Tom Brady & Gisele Bündchen Forced To Reunite During Hurricane Ian! Reporting live on the Weather Channel earlier today while standing on a street in the middle of high winds and rain in Punta Gorda, Jim Cantore saw his life flash before his eyes when a snap of lighting (off camera) startled him.
And judging by his fast reaction, it was SUPER close — look: OMG! Over in Naples, Florida, another video showed the toll the storm was already taking on utilities — despite it not even reaching its peak yet!
One video obtained by ABC News showed sparks and massive flames erupting from a power line. Yikes! So scary!! Related: Katie Couric Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis One of the most concerning factors of this hurricane is the large storm surge (AKA a coastal flood or tsunami-like phenomenon of rising water).
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