Hurricane Fiona Ravages Puerto Rico and Impacts Florida, Leaving Devastating Impacts

Overview of Hurricane Fiona's Path and Intensity

Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico as a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday, September 18, 2022, bringing torrential rainfall, hurricane-force winds, and widespread power outages.

The storm then strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane as it passed near the Turks and Caicos Islands, before weakening to a Category 3 hurricane as it approached Bermuda.

Fiona maintained its Category 3 status as it made its closest approach to Nova Scotia, Canada, on Saturday, September 24, bringing high winds and heavy rainfall to the region.

Impact on Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico was hit hard by Hurricane Fiona, with the entire island losing power and facing severe flooding and infrastructure damage.

The storm caused widespread power outages, leaving millions of people without electricity. Torrential rainfall led to flooding in many areas, including the capital city of San Juan.

The storm also caused significant damage to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and homes.

Impact on Florida

Hurricane Fiona also had an impact on Florida, although the effects were not as severe as in Puerto Rico.

The storm brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to the southeastern coast of Florida.

The storm also caused some flooding and power outages, but the damage was generally less severe than in Puerto Rico.

Impact on Bermuda

Hurricane Fiona passed near Bermuda as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing high winds and heavy rainfall to the island.

The storm caused some damage to infrastructure, including power lines and trees.

However, the damage was not as severe as in Puerto Rico or Florida.

Impact on Canada

Hurricane Fiona made its closest approach to Nova Scotia, Canada, on Saturday, September 24, bringing high winds and heavy rainfall to the region.

The storm caused some flooding and power outages, but the damage was generally less severe than in Puerto Rico, Florida, or Bermuda.

The storm also caused some damage to infrastructure, such as roads and bridges.