Tropical Storm — Inland Dixie, Florida

2022-09-28 to 2022-09-29 · Inland Dixie, Florida

Event narrative

Around 100 residents lost power due to strong wind gusts impacting trees and power lines. Shelters were opened with around 12 people choosing to shelter, including 6 special needs.

Wider weather episode

Hurricane Ian moved across the Florida peninsula. Although the most significant impacts were south of the area, tropical storm force winds did impact Dixie county with sustained tropical storm force winds measured at Horseshoe Beach and a few trees and power lines reported down across inland Dixie county.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1054469. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.