Projected Path of Hurricane Ike and Emergency Resources

Hurricane Ike Tracking for Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia and Beyond

While the projected path of Hurricane Ike, now a Category 4 storm, remains uncertain for the U.S, both Tropical Storm Hanna (projected to reach Category 1 status) and Hurricane Ike threatens the southeastern seaboard (from Florida through New England). Following the path of Hurricane Hanna, Hurricane Ike's projected path shows that U.S. landfall is possible sometime next mid- to late-week. Meanwhile, you can track the projected path of Hurricane Ike and make preparations for these serious Atlantic storms.

Ike may be over the Bahamas within five days and on the way toward southern Florida, according to National Hurricane Center forecasts, but know that the projected path of Hurricane Ike is easily subject to change.

Moreover, as noted in a related AC article, Hurricane Ike may be the most dangerous hurricane this year. FEMA Administrator David Paulison "compared Ike with Hurricane Andrew because like that storm, which devastated south Florida in 1992, it's compact and powerful," reports Bloomberg.

Following on the heels of Hurricane Gustav and the long disorganized Tropical Storm Hanna, it is all too easy to become complacent or suffer from weather news exhaustion-- a risk for those who live in Hurricane Ike's path.

Even without hurricane force winds, Southeastern states, in particular, may see flash flooding and/or tornadoes. Additional regions may be affected, with or without landfall. Here in Arkansas, for example, the state is just now seeing an end to rains from Hurricane Gustav. This while Hurricane Hanna has Southeastern states, including Virginia, in emergency mode.

Hurricane Ike Tracking

Several hurricane radar resources exist to follow the projected path of Hurricane Ike. As an AC Hurricane Gustav article elaborates, these are not limited to Ibiseye.com, The National Hurricane Center (nws.noaa.gov), Accuweather.com and the Weather Underground (wunderground.com). These interactive weather sites maintain hurricane tracking informaton and the projected path of Hurricane Ike, each via a unique presentation.