The storm that rattled southern Indiana and northern Kentucky is being called a dry hurricane. Apparently, it's a very unusual occurrence. Typically, a hurricane diminishes after making landfall, as Hurricane Ike did. However, as it moved northeast it regained strength (the unusual part) and was creating sustained winds of 70+ mph and gusts up to 105 mph. The midwest is prone to tornadoes, but they follow a path. The hurricane covered a much larger area than a tornado typically does. That is the reason for the widespread devastation in the area. It effected everyone, unlike a tornado, which is much more erratic in its targets. It certainly has been interesting.
JW now has power too. Stacey does not, as of this afternoon. Apparently gas is in short supply. Prices, last I knew, were $4.20 - $4.50/gal. One water company was threatening to shut off the water because the pumps were too quickly draining the generators which have taken over during the power outage. While things are improving, there is much yet to regain and clean up.
The article about which I posted last night has a photo gallery link to which more photos have been added. A friend, who lives near Corydon, posted videos of the storm on her blog. Amazing. The wind, without rain, was tremendous. I think the only time I've seen that kind of wind is in media coverage of hurricanes. (Maybe that's because this *was* a hurricane;-)
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It is irritating that the national news doesn't cover anything but the "major" stories. Thanks for giving us the info to get local coverage.
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