Livestock left exposed to the winds will be killed.Īn inland hurricane wind warning is issued when sustained winds near hurricane force…or frequent gusts at or above hurricane force…are certain within the next 12 to 24 hours. Only the heartiest will remain standing…but be totally defoliated. The vast majority of native trees will be snapped or uprooted. Water shortages will make human suffering incredible by modern standards. Power outages will last for weeks…as most power poles will be down and transformers destroyed. Persons…pets…and livestock exposed to the winds will face certain death if struck. ![]() The blow debris will create additional destruction. Sport utility vehicles and light trucks will be moved. All windows will blow out.Īirborne debris will be widespread…and may include heavy items such as household appliances and even light vehicles. High rise office and apartment buildings will sway dangerously…a few to the point of total collapse. Watch on Jovita Moore, a longtime and beloved TV news anchor in Atlanta died last night, seven months after disclosing that she had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Concrete block low rise apartments will sustain major damage…including some wall and roof failure. All wood framed low rising apartment buildings will be destroyed. Partial to complete wall and roof failure is expected. The majority of industrial buildings will become non functional. ![]() All gabled roofs will fail…leaving those homes severely damaged or destroyed. At least one half of well constructed homes will have roof and wall failure. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks…perhaps longer. Hurricane Katrina…a most powerful hurricane with unprecedented strength…rivaling the intensity of Hurricane Camille of 1969.
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