Hurricane Camille
On this night in history in 1969, Hurricane Camille made landfall as one of only 3 Cat 5's to make landfall in the US in the 1900's (the others being 1926 Labor Day Hurricane & 1992's Andrew). Contrary to popular belief, the "hurricane party" at the Richlieau Apartments probably did not happen, & more likely there were people staying there who thought the building was about the most sturdy around (not knowing about the crazy storm surge that would ensue).
There is nothing out there now...a potential Debby was off the NC/SC coast, but there is a front that will tear that to pieces before it can finish forming. It looks like though sometime around August 21st, things are really going to crank up...it'll be a real change, and a bit scary since some have let their guards down. However, you'll remember that in 2004, the 1st bad storm, Charley, didn't hit until August 14, & in 1992, Andrew didn't hit until about the 24th of August (A = first storm of the season).
There is nothing out there now...a potential Debby was off the NC/SC coast, but there is a front that will tear that to pieces before it can finish forming. It looks like though sometime around August 21st, things are really going to crank up...it'll be a real change, and a bit scary since some have let their guards down. However, you'll remember that in 2004, the 1st bad storm, Charley, didn't hit until August 14, & in 1992, Andrew didn't hit until about the 24th of August (A = first storm of the season).
posted by Hurricanes and Zip Codes | 5:43 AM
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