The Latest Hurricane Ivan Pictures and News

Ivan is history but Mount St Helens Eruption is about to take center stage

2004-09-30T15:33:00.000-07:00

A row of television trucks line a parking area near Johnston Ridge as Mount St. Helens towers behind Thursday morning, Sept. 30, 2004, at Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Wash. A series of small earthquakes at the volcano over the past week has prompted scientists to predict an eruption could be imminent. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) By GENE JOHNSONSEATTLE (AP) - The flurry of

IVAN IS BACK! Remnants of Ivan strengthen to tropical Storm Ivan and threaten Texas Louisiana

2004-09-23T11:28:00.000-07:00

HOUSTON - Ivan crept toward the Texas-Louisiana coast Thursday, threatening to make a repeat appearance, this time as a tropical storm that could bring 50 mph winds and 5 to 10 inches of rain. After hitting Florida on Sept. 16 as a hurricane, Ivan weakened and broke apart as it traveled north, drenching southern and mid-Atlantic states before returning to sea. Its remnants then swung southward,

Hurricane Ivan remnants, Hurricane Jeanne threatens , Hurricane Karl weakens and Hurricane Lisa moves slowly

2004-09-22T13:42:00.000-07:00

Amazingly enough the remnants of Hurricane Ivan did a U-Turn, headed back down to Florida and are currently dumping quite a lot of rain! Here's the latest satellite image showing Hurricane Ivan remnants as well as Hurricane Jeanne, Hurricane Karl and Tropical Storm Lisa ( soon to be Hurricane Lisa ) A NOAA satellite image shows Hurricanes Jeanne and Karl and Tropical Storm Lisa (L-R) taken at

Widespread damage and hardship from Hurricane Ivan

2004-09-19T04:46:00.000-07:00

Sarah Brown (lower R) views the rubble of her dress shop in the historic district in downtown Pensacola, Florida September 18, 2004. The front of the building collapsed as Hurricane Ivan swept through the area. REUTERS/Joe Skipper A man rides his bicycle past a collapsed building in Pensacola, Florida after Hurricane Ivan.(AFP/Getty Images/Justin Sullivan) Stephanie Hymel and her

More Hurricane Ivan Damage pictures

2004-09-16T16:55:00.000-07:00

Thoi Van Le (L) and his wife Kim Yen Le survey the damage to their auto repair business, Bee-Line Alignement Service, Inc. in Pensacola, Florida September 16, 2004. Ivan slammed into the U.S. Gulf coast Thursday with furious winds and flooding, ripping roofs off homes and hotels, washing out bridges, downing power lines and spawning tornadoes that killed seven people. Ivan had killed 68 people

Hurricane Ivan Damage Pictures

2004-09-16T16:48:00.000-07:00

Sheila Webb looks through what remains of the mobile home where her uncle James Marshall and his wife Mary Lee Marshall lived in Blountstown, Florida, September 16, 2004. James and Mary Lee Marshall, both correctional officers at Calhoun County Correctional Institute, died when a tornado spawned from Hurricane Ivan destroyed their home Wednesday night. Photo by Carrie Niland/Reuters A Florida

Hurricane Ivan slams Gulf Coast 20 dead

2004-09-16T16:44:00.000-07:00

Susan Parrish, right, and her roommate Pat Buckhannon, examine the sycamore tree that fell across their trailer cutting it in half, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004, in Parker, Fla. A tornado passed through the area Wednesday night ahead of hurricane Ivan doing this and other damage in this Panama City surburb, Parrish was sitting on the couch and had gotten up to feed her cats when the tree fell.(AP

Hurricane Karl born today?

2004-09-16T16:35:00.000-07:00

Still getting over Hurricane Charly and Hurricane Frances? Still fighting Hurricane Ivan? Worried about what Hurricane Jeanne is going to do? Well make room for the new baby, Hurricane Karl was born today! At the moment it is still unnamed tropical depression 12 in the east Atlantic, but is expected to intensify into Tropical Storm Karl in the next 12-24 hours. Checkout Hurricane Karl for the

2004-09-16T10:10:00.000-07:00

A big rig is partly submerged after running into a collapsed section of a bridge over Escambia Bay north of Pensacola, Fla., on Thursday, shortly after Hurricane Ivan stormed ashore.

2004-09-16T08:46:00.000-07:00

Cecelia Shaw, left, attempts to hide her emotions on Thursday, as she talks about how she and her friend Jeff Beamon, right, narrowly escaped injury or death as a tornado blew down a pine tree on top of their motor home on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, in Parker, Fla. Parker, a suburb of Panama City, was hit by a tornado late Wednesday and Hurricane Ivan passed through later in the night.(AP Photo/

Hurricane Ivan Begins stormy trek across the South

2004-09-16T08:10:00.000-07:00

Debris and floodwaters cover the main road leading to the beach in Gulf Shores, Ala., Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004. Hurricane Ivan caused widespread damage in the town, located on a barrier island off Alabama's coast. (AP Photo/Jay Reeves) MOBILE, Alabama (CNN) -- Hurricane Ivan is invading the South, from Louisiana to Florida and up into Alabama and Georgia, spawning tornadoes that have killed at

Cayman Islands Hurricane Ivan Damage Pictures

2004-09-16T08:03:00.000-07:00

MIAMI, Florida (Reuters) -- Hurricane Ivan smashed apartment complexes to bits, washed away many homes and damaged nearly all the roofs in the Cayman Islands, residents of the battered Caribbean offshore finance hub said on Tuesday. Ivan, churning through the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday toward U.S. shores, has killed at least 68 people and left a trail of devastation in the Caribbean. It

State by State Hurricane Ivan Damage Report

2004-09-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

Thursday, September 16, 2004 Posted: 9:38 AM EDT (1338 GMT) (CNN) -- Hurricane Ivan came ashore early Thursday near Gulf Shores, Alabama, and was felt all along the Gulf Coast. Here is a state-by-state breakdown of Hurricane Ivan's impact Alabama The storm knocked out power to some 250,000 residences and businesses across Alabama. Alabama Power reported 197,000 of their customers lost power,

Ivan makes landfall near Gulf Shores Alabama

2004-09-16T01:58:00.000-07:00

Hurricane Ivan is seen in this NOAA infrared satellite image taken at 3 a.m. EDT, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004, with the center positioned on the Alabama coastline, just west of Gulf Shores, according to National Hurricane Center forecaster Lixion Avila. (AP Photo/NOAA) GULF SHORES, Ala. - Hurricane Ivan slammed ashore early Thursday with winds of 130 mph, packing deadly tornadoes and a powerful

Pics of stupid people playing in the Hurricane

2004-09-16T01:37:00.000-07:00

People lean into the wind and waves as the outer bands of Hurricane Ivan lash Escambia Bay September 15, 2004 Pensacola, Florida. High winds and storm surge forced officials to evacuate the area as it braces for the brunt of the hurricane but people still braved the tropical force winds to see the effects of the storm. (Photo by Stephen Morton/Getty Images) Jennifer Franz(L) and Brittany

Hurrican Ivan begins to whip up waves

2004-09-16T01:29:00.000-07:00

As dusk approaches Mobile Alabama the ocean was clearly showing the effects of Ivan's imminent arrival A car drives through a flooded water front road amid heavy winds and crashing waves in Mobile. Hurricane Ivan's eye with its most powerful winds slammed ashore near Mobile in Alabama as the huge storm pounded a wide swathe of the US Gulf coast spawning tornados that claimed at least two

Lake Pontchartrain New Orleans flooding already

2004-09-16T01:25:00.000-07:00

Police patrol the Northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain as residents brave the beginnings of Hurricane Ivan September 15, 2004 New Orleans, Louisiana.

Hotels in New Orleans allow guests to bring in pets during Hurricane

2004-09-16T01:09:00.000-07:00

Beth Gonzalez holds her poodle Mimi outside the Hilton hotel as Hurricane Ivan approaches the Gulf Coast Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, in New Orleans. The hotel suspended it's ban on pets for guests during the storm. Ivan is expected to make landfall east of New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Patrick Eppling, left, walks his dog, Dudley, through the lobby of the Hilton hotel as Hurricane

Sporadic looting in Mobile Alabama

2004-09-15T23:59:00.000-07:00

Mobile police officer Robert Hudson ducks under a shattered glass door of the Save A Lot grocery store after investigating a break-in, September 15, 2004 in Mobile, Alabama. The event occurred just after a citywide curfew took effect as Hurricane Ivan approached the area. REUTERS/Joe Skipper

Hurricane to make landfall near Gulf Shores Alabama in next few hours

2004-09-15T23:53:00.000-07:00

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Mobile Shelters mostly full

2004-09-15T23:48:00.000-07:00

Damon Hickman, left, and Lashone Glover play cards with neighbor children Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004 in Mobile, Ala. at the LeFlore High School shelter. Hurricane Ivan is slated to make landfall in the area early Thursday morning.(AP Photo/Joe Cavaretta)

Ivan takes aim at Mobile Alabama

2004-09-15T23:44:00.000-07:00

Waves crash in Mobile Bay at the mouth of the Dog River Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004 in Mobile, Ala. Hurricane Ivan is slated to make landfall in the area early Thursday morning.(AP Photo/Joe Cavaretta)

Ivan's effects seen and felt well before landfall later tonight

2004-09-15T23:37:00.000-07:00

Eleven-year-old Autumn Hickman (R) and her dad Dale Hickman of Pace, Florida, join others along the seawall in Pensacola as the 50 mph-plus winds and surf hit Wayside Park in Pensacola September 15, 2004. Evacuees clogged roads to higher ground across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida as Ivan headed toward shore after a rampage through the Caribbean that killed at least 68 people and

Tropical Storm Jeanne slams into Puerto Rico

2004-09-15T13:58:00.000-07:00

Full story on Tropical Storm Jeanne

Mobile Alabama prepares for direct hit from Hurricane Ivan

2004-09-15T11:56:00.000-07:00

Evacuees line a hallway at a Red Cross shelter at Baker High School in Mobile, Alabama September 15, 2004. Hundreds of residents came to the center as Hurricane Ivan approached the area. REUTERS/Joe Skipper

Latest Hurricane Ivan projected path and satellite images

2004-09-15T02:19:00.000-07:00

CURRENT AT 2:13AM PDT WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 15 2004 According to the folowing forecast Hurricane Ivan is expected to make landfall around noon Thursday close to Mobile Alabama Click pics for larger image and any updates

For Florida, Priority switches to flooding

2004-09-15T01:04:00.000-07:00

With Hurricane Ivan's threat lessened for southern Florida at least, officials say their main concern now is helping already flooded areas.By ABBIE VANSICKLEPublished September 15, 2004 LECANTO - Signs of relief showed on county officials' faces Tuesday morning at the Emergency Operations Center. For days now, top officials gathered at the bunker-like building to pool information from the

New Orleans told to flee ahead of Ivan

2004-09-14T19:39:00.000-07:00

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — More than 1.2 million people in metropolitan New Orleans were warned to get out Tuesday as 140-mph Hurricane Ivan churned toward the Gulf Coast, threatening to submerge this below-sea-level city in what could be the most disastrous storm to hit in nearly 40 years. Residents streamed inland in bumper-to-bumper traffic in an agonizingly slow exodus amid dire warnings that

Tropical Storm Jeanne forms in Atlantic, heading for Puerto Rico

2004-09-14T13:40:00.000-07:00

Yes hear you "Not another one!!" Tropical Storm Jeanne just formed yesterday so who knows if it will develop into Hurricane Jeanne Just in case I have a separate blog and will post pictures and news there as it develops

Florida & Louisiana Residents prepare to flee Hurricane Ivan

2004-09-14T09:50:00.000-07:00

Justin Pelland helps secure a business in Panama City Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004. With Hurricane Ivan expected to possibly hit the Florida panhandle later this week, Panama City Beach officials have called for a mandatory evacuation Tuesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. Sept. 14, 2004 — Frightened residents of the Gulf Coast from Florida's Panhandle to Louisiana's

Britain pledges hurricane aid to Cuba

2004-09-14T09:45:00.000-07:00

LONDON (AFP) - Britain pledged emergency aid to Cuba as Hurricane Ivan, which has killed at least 71 people in the Caribbean, left part of the island battered and hurtled on towards the United States coast. "Initial reports suggest that it has only affected the far west and south west of the island, which had been evacuated," International Development Secretary Hilary Benn said in a statement in

Hurricane Ivan Aims for U.S. After Brushing Cuba

2004-09-14T09:04:00.000-07:00

Powerful Hurricane Ivan churned into the Gulf of Mexico on September 14, 2004 on a track for the U.S. coast after ripping off roofs and downing trees and power lines as it grazed western Cuba. There were no reported casualties on the island from the giant storm, the most powerful to hit Cuba in living memory, which the U.S. National Hurricane Center (news - web sites) said could be one of the

Real Time radar satellite Images from Cuba

2004-09-13T13:51:00.000-07:00

Slow to load and low resolution but anyhow Check it out HERE

Wind and Waves battering Cuba already as storm approaches 8-10 hours away

2004-09-13T13:23:00.000-07:00

Banana plantations are ravaged by the strong gusts as Hurricane Ivan approaches, near Isla de la Juventud (Youth Island), south from Havana, Cuba.(AFP/AIN/Gerardo Mayet) Roads flooded and telephone poles knocked down can be seen all along the island of Cuba as Hurricane Ivan approaches near Nueva Gerona, Isla de la Juventud (Youth Island), south from Havana.(AFP/AIN/Gerardo Mayet)

Cayman Islands National Hurricane Committee Situation Report

2004-09-13T13:16:00.000-07:00

Monday, September 13, 2004 At a briefing held at 11 am local time. The Cayman Islands National Hurricane Committee (NHC) reported on what is known about the current situation in Grand Cayman. The NHC emphasised that it was still not yet in possession of complete information on the overall situation. The ‘all clear’ has NOT yet been issued and all residents are asked to stay clear of the streets

Grand Cayman "Devastation Beyon Imagination"

2004-09-13T13:15:00.000-07:00

Monday, September 13, 2004 9 am local time: The first reports of the full extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Ivan began to come in, the early morning scene has been described as ‘devastation beyond imagination’. Mariners Cove, an apartment building at Spotts on the south side of Grand Cayman, has been blown down by the wind completely across the road, blocking all traffic. Extensive damage

Cayman Damage Reports From Readers

2004-09-13T13:11:00.000-07:00

The CaymanNetNews website is extremely slow due to overwhelming traffic at the moment. Monday, September 13, 2004 We are now beginning to receive some damage reports directly from readers who have managed to get in touch with family and friends in the Cayman Islands. We will list them here but we must emphasise that these are all unofficial and unconfirmed reports. During the 36 hours to noon

Satellite Image showing map

2004-09-13T13:08:00.000-07:00

An NOAA satellite image taken at 1315EDT (1714GMT) on September 13, 2004 shows Hurricane Ivan. Ivan, one of the fiercest Atlantic storms recorded, grew even more powerful and headed toward Cuba on Monday after pummeling the Cayman Islands, Jamaica and Grenada, killing at least 65 on a track that could take it to the U.S. coast. The monster storm, its top sustained winds strengthened to near 160

Waves getting bigger at Cancun Mexico

2004-09-13T11:59:00.000-07:00

Waves grow more intensely by the hotel zone of Cancun, Mexico, Monday, Sept. 13, 2004. The island of Cozumel shut down its airport, halted the arrival of cruise ships and prohibited all maritime navigation and visitors to Cancun were advised not to stray from their hotels as both resorts prepared Monday for the secondary effects of Hurricane Ivan. (AP Photo/Israel Leal)

Hurricane Ivan Rolls towards Cuba

2004-09-13T11:56:00.000-07:00

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands - A strengthened Hurricane Ivan headed toward the tip of western Cuba with 160 mph winds Monday after pummeling the Cayman Islands with flooding that swamped homes and fierce winds that ripped off roofs. The slow-moving, extremely dangerous Category 5 storm, one of the strongest on record to hit the region, killed at least 68 people across the Caribbean before reaching

Damage by Hurricane Ivan in Jamaica

2004-09-13T11:53:00.000-07:00

A Jamaican boy cleans up his house after the passing of Hurricane Ivan on the outskirts of Kingston, Jamaica, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004. (AP Photo/Walter Astrada)

Florida Panhandle next in hurricane path after Cuba

2004-09-13T03:14:00.000-07:00

PANHANDLE AT RISK Ivan still was expected to strike the Florida Panhandle later this week, possibly as a major Category 4 hurricane with 130-mph winds. State officials urged residents of the Panhandle and Big Bend areas to prepare for evacuation. In Cuba, some hope surfaced that the nation would avoid Ivan's worst effects. The 11 p.m. forecast suggested that the storm's eye wall might just clip

Ivan's worst may miss Cuba, South Florida appear spared

2004-09-13T03:10:00.000-07:00

Early accounts painted a scene of destruction in the Cayman Islands, blasted by a hurricane that seemed headed to Cuba but often defied predictions. By Martin Merzer and Nancy San Martin, mmerzer@herald.com. Posted on Mon, Sep. 13, 2004. Hurricane Ivan brutalized the Cayman Islands on Sunday, reintensified Sunday night to a Category 5 storm with 160 mph winds, and threatened to hit western Cuba's

All communications lost with Caymans Sunday PM EDT

2004-09-13T02:04:00.000-07:00

Cayman Islands suffer 'catastrophic damage' Monday, September 13, 2004 FROM CAYMAN NET NEWS At 2 am local time Monday, as telecommunications improve, at least temporarily, we are now able to provide a preliminary report on the impact of Hurricane Ivan on Grand Cayman, which has been described as ‘catastrophic’. There have been unofficial and unconfirmed reports of some deaths, but no

Ivan the Terrible slams Caymans, heads for Cuba

2004-09-13T01:56:00.000-07:00

Residents of Siboney village, in Santiago de Cuba province 900km east of Havana, look on as waves crash into the seafront. Hurricane Ivan roared over the Cayman Islands toward Cuba and the US state of Florida leaving at least 46 dead in its wake across the Caribbean(AFP/AIN/Silvio Arencibia) By Indira A.R. Lakshmanan, Globe Staff September 13, 2004 PINAR DEL RIO, Cuba -- Hurricane Ivan, which

Latest track updated Sunday puts Hurricane Ivan further from Florida

2004-09-12T10:23:00.000-07:00

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Hurricane Ivan rips through Cayman Islands

2004-09-12T10:08:00.000-07:00

Hurricane Ivan is seen in this NOAA infrared satellite image taken at 9:15 a.m. EDT, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, with the center positioned about 35 miles south of Grand Cayman according to National Hurricane Center (AP Photo/NOAA) By JAY EHRHART GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands - Hurricane Ivan closed in on the Cayman Islands with winds near 155 mph on Sunday, uprooting trees, bursting the banks of

Cuba prepares for Hurricane Ivan Pictures

2004-09-11T13:58:00.000-07:00

The following pictures are of people preparing for Hurricane Ivan in Cuba A Cuban policeman guards a line of people waiting to buy bread in Havana, September 11, 2004. Cubans are stocking up on goods and food as deadly Hurricane Ivan ripped Jamaica with powerful winds, torrential rains and huge waves today, tearing away houses and washing out roads before heading toward the tiny Cayman Islands

Hurricane Ivan Category 5

2004-09-11T13:56:00.000-07:00

Several minutes ago it was officially announced that Hurricane Ivan has strengthened back up an is now classified as a Category 5 Hurricane with winds in excess of 160MPH

Jamaica death toll now 50 from Hurricane Ivan

2004-09-11T13:52:00.000-07:00

A NASA satellite image shows Hurricane Ivan over Jamaica September 11, 2004. Deadly Hurricane Ivan ripped Jamaica with powerful winds, torrential rains and huge waves on Saturday, tearing away houses and washing out roads before heading toward the tiny Cayman Islands and Cuba. With winds of 155 mph (250 kph) and a death toll already at 29 -- mostly on the devastated southeastern Caribbean island

Hurricane Ivan information from the Internet

2004-09-11T13:28:00.000-07:00

This site is currently experiencing small delays due to the extremely high volume of traffic. Millions of people are turning to the Internet for the latest information on Hurricane Ivan. This includes people who are in its path as well as those who have friends and family in the area and people who are just curious and want to be up on the latest news on Hurricane Ivan. I have included many

More Hurricane Ivan Damage pictures from Jamaica

2004-09-11T09:58:00.000-07:00

Jamaican police officers take up positions as they patrol the city to prevent possible looting in the wake of Hurricane Ivan, in Kingston, Jamaica, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004. Ivan lashed Jamaica with monstrous waves, driving rain and winds nearing 155 mph Saturday. In Kingston, sporadic looting and gunfire erupted overnight and continued Saturday morning. (AP Photo/Walter Astrada) A Jamaican

Florida Keys empties ahead of Hurricane Ivan

2004-09-11T09:52:00.000-07:00

By HILARY ROXE, Associated Press Writer KEY WEST, Fla. - A slight westward "wobble" by Hurricane Ivan gave storm-weary Florida a tiny glimmer of hope Saturday, but the still-threatened Keys stood mostly boarded up, deserted by evacuating residents and tourists well on their way to safety. Ivan — with its top sustained wind slowed slightly to 145 mph but still capable of strengthening — was

Hurricane Ivan Cuba Havana in direct path

2004-09-11T09:49:00.000-07:00

Cuban Sergio Antuna affixes an old piece of wood to his window Saturday Sept.11, 2004 in Cojimar, near Havana, in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Ivan. (AP Photo/Jose Goitia)

Hurricane Ivan now heading for Cayman Islands after Jamaica "near miss"

2004-09-11T09:38:00.000-07:00

KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) - Deadly Hurricane Ivan ripped Jamaica with powerful winds, torrential rains and huge waves on Saturday, tearing away houses and washing out roads before heading toward the tiny Cayman Islands and Cuba. With winds of 155 mph and a death toll already at 29 -- mostly on the devastated southeastern Caribbean island of Grenada -- Ivan gave Jamaica's 2.7 million

Latest Pictures of Hurricane Ivan

2004-09-11T01:44:00.000-07:00

The following latest pictures of Hurricane Ivan and projected path of Hurricane Ivan were taken from the Naval Meteorology Center Click on the images for updates to the latest Hurricane Ivan Pictures

Hurricane Ivan projected to hit Florida Monday PM

2004-09-10T23:46:00.000-07:00

Click picture for larger image From Tim Ballisty, Meteorologist, The Weather Channel Hurricane Ivan is even a more powerful and deadly Category 4 (nearly Category 5) hurricane tonight as winds are now sustained at 155 mph. This is just one mph away from Category 5 status. After weakening a bit early on Friday the hurricane has really gone through a tremendous deepening phase. Ivan's well-defined

Hurrican Ivan smashes Grenadian prison, but long-time political prisoners stay put

2004-09-10T23:24:00.000-07:00

ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada (AP) - Scores of inmates climbed out of Grenada's crumbling 17th century prison when howling winds tore away the roof and parts of the walls. But former deputy prime minister Bernard Coard stayed put, along with 15 others convicted of killings in the 1983 palace coup that led the United States to invade. "I'm only leaving here when my name is cleared and I get a court order,

Hurricane Ivan Hurricane could hit Florida as Category 4 Evacuations urged

2004-09-10T23:19:00.000-07:00

KEY WEST, Fla. - Tourists and residents were told Thursday to evacuate the Florida Keys because the powerful Hurricane Ivan could hit the island chain by Sunday. It had top sustained winds of 160 mph, making it a Category 5 storm, the most severe category of hurricanes. National Hurricane Center (news - web sites) forecasters predict that Ivan could hit the Florida Keys as a Category 4 hurricane

Hurricane Ivan hits Jamaica Death toll 37 so far

2004-09-10T23:06:00.000-07:00

By STEVENSON JACOBS, Associated Press Writer KINGSTON, Jamaica - Waves two-stories high and torrential rains flooded eastern Jamaica and punishing winds knocked down trees and power lines as Hurricane Ivan slammed coastal areas late Friday night, heading for a direct hit on the island. The death toll elsewhere in the Caribbean rose to 37. Ivan's winds strengthened to near 155 mph — the most

Troops in the streets in Grenada after Hurricane Ivan

2004-09-10T23:03:00.000-07:00

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (Reuters) - Troops secured buildings against looters, and authorities have imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew, as the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada struggled to recover from Hurricane Ivan's devastating strike. Grenadians roamed the streets on Friday on foot or in cars with smashed windshields looking for scarce water, food and gasoline, while Ivan marched on toward

Hurricane Ivan slams into Jamaica. Looting reported

2004-09-10T22:29:00.000-07:00

KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) - Powerful Hurricane Ivan roared into Jamaica with huge waves, drenching rains and deadly winds on Friday and sporadic shooting erupted in the near-deserted streets of the capital as looters went on the prowl. Ivan Hurricane caused large trees and poles to crash down in Kingston, some hitting houses. Ravines running through the city quickly overflowed and flooded

National Hurricane Center

2004-09-08T17:17:00.000-07:00

The National Hurricane Center is the best place to get updated information on Hurricane Ivan or any other Hurricane. The National Hurricane center is located in Miami Florida. What follows is the latest update from the National Hurricane Center on Hurricane Ivan: 000WTNT34 KNHC 082338TCPAT4BULLETINHURRICANE IVAN INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 26ANWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL8 PM AST

Hurricane Ivan slams Grenada, now Jamaica

2004-09-08T10:56:00.000-07:00

ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada (AP) - Hurricane Ivan made a direct hit on Grenada, killing at least three people as it turned concrete homes into piles of rubble and hurled the island's landmark red zinc roofs through the air. The most powerful storm to hit the Caribbean in 10 years also damaged homes in Barbados, St. Lucia and St. Vincent, just days after Hurricane Frances rampaged through and went on to

Hurricane Ivan damages the port of Barbados

2004-09-07T14:45:00.000-07:00

ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada (AP) - Hurricane Ivan's raging winds tore up roofs, trees and utility poles in Barbados and other islands Tuesday then Hurricane Ivan thundered on a collision course with Grenada. Hurricane Ivan's winds strengthened to 120 mph Tuesday as Hurricane Ivan raced through the Windward Islands and forecasters said Hurricane Ivan could reach Category 4 strength, with winds of more

Barbados braces for Hurricane Ivan

2004-09-07T13:28:00.000-07:00

Former hurricane Frances has wound up a two-pronged assault on the southeastern United States, having killed at least 14 and left storm-weary residents with flooding, frayed nerves and shortages of gas, ice and water. As Frances moved on, another major storm named Hurricane Ivan was wreaking more havoc in the Caribbean and threatening to make landfall on the United States. About 3 million people