Jeff has the best coverage
https://rumble.com/v1lsrxw-hurricane-ian.html
My family has long association with Sanibel Island. My thoughts, as texted to my brother and sister just now:
Some positive notes...
An eyewall replacement cycle has left a gap in the most intense sections of the eyewall, which coincidentally (so far) has benefitted Sanibel as Ian moves ashore.
Further, the outer edge of the eyewall roughly coincides with Baileys. So far. It’s ragged, the storm is still intensifying, but the better the eastern half survives, the larger the footprint will be for staging post storm reconstruction, ON the island, after the causeway re-opens.
The general elevation of Periwinkle Way is around 20 meters. Although storm surge estimates have risen to 18 feet max, and winds in the (most intense parts of the) eyewall are near Cat-5, the foundation and much pavement of this primary artery have a good chance of survival.
Naples, so far, has only seen 4 foot surge, with tidal variance on track to top out around 6.
It’s not good. But it could be worse.
Once again, not official, not certain, just my best guesses.