What’s the difference in storm types for Ian? How did the original forecasts compare to landfall?

How did the forecasts for Ian compare to what actually happened?

You’ve probably heard a lot lately the terms hurricane, tropical storm and now post-tropical cyclone -- but what do each of these mean?

Also, how did the original forecast for Hurricane Ian compare to what actually happened when it reached land?

Local 4 Meteorologist Bryan Schuerman is breaking down the differences, and how accurate the forecasts were.

Watch in the video player above.


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About the Author:

Bryan became a permanent member of the 4Warn Weather Team in March 2023 after coming to Local 4 in May 2022 as a freelance meteorologist.