images as the monster storm made its approach. the life threatening storm surge. up to 18 feet expected along florida s southwest coast. more than a million customers without power, and that number only expected to grow as we move into the night. the state of emergency from 2.5 million people under evacuation orders. the governor telling residents if you haven t gotten out, it s too late. and urging them to shelter in place to ride out the storm. tonight, the new track as ian begins its march across the state. where it s headed next. emergencies declared in georgia and the carolinas. our team in place across the storm zone. our special coverage begins right now. this is nbc nightly news with lester holt, reporting tonight from bradenton, florida. good evening, everyone, from the southwest coast of florida where we are still being buffeted by hurricane ian, just hours after the eye of the storm made its much dreaded landfall south of us this afternoon. blasting a
today. make sure you stay we will stay on top of this. if you want more information, we are bringing the latest on our website, nbc bay area.com. now tonig breaking news tonight. our special edition of nightly news from the storm zone in florida, as hurricane ian slams the state. hurricane ian making landfall in southwestern florida as a dangerous category 4 storm. the fifth strongest ever to hit the u.s. winds of 150 miles an hour, catastrophic storm surge, and flooding, roofs ripped off, homes and streets submerged, cars flooded, appliances washed out of homes. a whole firestation under water. and a stunning view from space, satellite