Just said on the Weather Channel: “This will be the most powerful hurricane to hit this area. Ever.”
“this area” being the panhandle of Florida near Destin/Pensacola (indeed, I think anywhere in the general area).
That would include Ivan and Opal. (and note the damage in Pensacola from Ivan in the photos in the link to the left).
Meanwhile, Sean Hackbarth notes this Hurricane Dennis info-blog at al.com.
I guess camille in the 60’s was to far west to be in the area.
Comment by Rob M — Sunday, July 10, 2024 @ 6:15 pm
Yup–I thik they meant the Alabama/Florida coast.
Comment by Dr. Steven Taylor — Sunday, July 10, 2024 @ 6:29 pm
[…] e WC has played the “this is the biggest storm in forever” card before (indeed, last month). Still, this certainly looks like the real deal.
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