Today is the 32nd anniversary since monster Category 5 Hurricane Andrew hit in August of 1992 (08/16/92 – 08/28/92). I remember the storm very well. I never forget, as Florida was recovering still in 1997 when I was on vacation. My prayers are for the families and friends who were lost in the horrific landfall of Hurricane Andrew.
A moment of silence for the remembrance of everyone who remembered that terrible tragedy…
I remember tracking the situation on those old days watching The Weather Channel! This was such a devastating landfall, one that went down in the record books along with the Great Galveston Hurricane, Hurricane Hazel, Hurricane Gilbert, Hurricane Katrina, and many more. . . Never forget!!!
Hurricane Andrew on YouTube:
Video: @canebeard on YouTube – Hurricane Andrew video clips 1992, S. Dade County, FL / SW Louisiana. 30th. anniversary 2022
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Hurricane Andrew reached Category 5 status with max sustained winds to 160 mph before making its first landfall on Eleuthera island in the Bahamas. GOES 7 Satellite Imagery 1km Visible. August 23, 1992 1131Z/7:31 AM EDT |
Hurricane Andrew moving across the Florida Peninsula and about to enter the Gulf of Mexico with max sustained winds of 130 mph. GOES 7 Satellite Imagery 1km Visible. August 23, 1992, 1501Z/11 AM EDT |
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Satellite Imagery of Hurricane Andrew, which struck in August 1992 |
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Hurricane Andrew caused 23 deaths in the US and $27 billion in damages in 1992.. |
IR full color RGB Image of Hurricane Andrew as it approaches the coastline. |
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Whole path plotting and IR/RGB Satellite Imagery of Hurricane Andrew, which struck in August 1992 |
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#Andrew30 Photos courtesy of weather.gov |
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Damage Hurricane Andrew:
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Hurricane Andrew made landfall in South Florida on Aug 24, 1992, leaving devastating destruction in its wake. |
Some of the extensive Damage to homes in Miami in an arial view image. (Credit: Huffington Post). |
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Hurricane Andrew, which struck in August 1992, caused devastation in the Caribbean before hitting South Florida and then Louisiana in the United States. It was one of the costliest and most damaging hurricanes in U.S. history and remains one of the top five most powerful hurricanes to ever hit the country. The storm highlighted the importance of improved forecasting and preparedness, as technology has evolved over the years. In the days of Hurricane Andrew, analog technologies like transistor radios were relied upon for communication during power outages. Today, people are encouraged to have a NOAA.com Weather Radio and backup power sources ready to stay informed and connected during emergencies. It is crucial to heed evacuation warnings and follow directions from authorities to ensure safety during major storms. Planning and preparedness are key to minimizing the impact of disasters and protecting lives and property. |
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A piece of plywood driven through the trunk of a royal palm. |
Pine trees snapped by force of wind at Pinewoods Villa. |
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Hurricane Andrew originated from a tropical wave that developed into a tropical depression on August 16, 1992, before strengthening into Tropical Storm Andrew on August 17. Initially struggling due to an unfavorable environment, the storm eventually intensified and reached Category 5 status with winds of 175 mph and a minimum pressure of 922 millibars. The hurricane made landfall in the Bahamas and then Florida, causing significant damage and resulting in 23 direct deaths in the US and three in the Bahamas. Andrew caused $27 billion in damages in the US and $250 million in the Bahamas. It eventually dissipated over the mid-Atlantic states on August 28. |
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Florida City landmark water tower still standing post-Hurricane Andrew in 1992. (Credit: AP Photo) |
Hurricane Andrew destroyed towns, killed 65 people, cost $26.5B in damage. (Credit: Huffington Post) |
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#Andrew30 Photos courtesy of weather.gov |
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Andrew courtesy of Openverse
1992: HURRICANE ANDREW
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