| During the first week of September, 2004,
we were on the outer bands of Hurricane Frances that came in above
Miami, in the Vero Bach area, traveled across the State exiting into the
Gulf of Mexico above Tampa and then traveled north back into the State
and on up to Georgia. The storm was big, extending out 280 miles
and slow - traveling at 5-8 mph. At my place on the St, Johns
River, the sustained wind were clocked at 57 mph with gusts up to 68
mph. I assure you it seemed to be a lot stronger than that.
The storm itself lasted over 60 hours in the area. We were without
power in some areas over one hundred hours. This storm was on the
heels of Hurricane Charley and a third storm is threatening us as I
write this - Hurricane Ivan! This much Hurricane activity is
highly unusual for Florida, although we generally get hit by at least
one most years. |
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In front of my Condo
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Docks to the Boats |
Capt. Luke on Watch
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Over the Breakers
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My Condo in Background |
Several Boats Sank! |
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A lot of lines down for days |
A Friend's house |
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A Friend's House
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Work Crews were everywhere! |
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