Today is letter O of the Blogging From A-Z Challenge and my theme, Atlantic Hurricanes. You can read more about my theme, here, and if you are a crafter, you can check out the blanket that I am crocheting that coincides with this challenge, here.
I’ve lived my entire life in the South, so I’ve been through my fair share of tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes. For this challenge, I’m looking back on the storms that have impacted my life and some of the bigger more unforgettable storms.
Hurricane Opal was a strong Category 3 storm when it hit the Panhandle of Florida in 1995. The storm caused massive flooding with rainfall over 15 inches, wind gusts of 145 mph, storm surges of up to 15 feet, and spawned an EF2 tornado. In addition to causing extensive damage to Florida, Opal caused severe damage along the northern Gulf Coast of the United States, including Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
Did you miss any of the 2024 Blogging From A-Z Challenge posts? You can find them, here.
I’m sorry you didn’t get to the end. Take care and mind those Hurricanes.