It's been 20 years since Hurricane Andrew hit the southeast coast of Florida. What a storm. What a story. Learn more on EarthSky.
Thirty years ago, Wednesday, South Florida dealt with one of the worst natural disasters on record.
Miami Herald Reporters Remember Hurricane Andrew
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'The worst does happen', Norcross warns, recalling Andrew, which struck Aug. 24, 1992.
Since the late 1800s, only eight Category 4 and Category 5 hurricanes have made landfall on Florida's eastern coast with Hurricane Andrew being the most recent.
"Hurricane" by Andrew Salkey is a gripping natural disaster novel that will keep young adults and adults alike on the edge of their seats. Published by Oxford University Press, this hardcover book features a dust jacket and is written in English. With an emphasis on naturalism, the novel tells the story of a devastating hurricane and its impact on a small Caribbean island. The author's vivid descriptions and well-crafted characters make this a must-read for fans of the genre. Perfect for anyone interested in books and the power of nature, this novel is a timeless classic that will leave readers in awe.
Searchable collections of manuscripts, war records, historic images, vital statistics, audio and video recordings from the State Library and Archives of Florida.
As hurricane season 2019 starts June 1, we page through the Miami Herald archive to look at meteorologist Bryan Norcross and his leadership during Hurricane Andrew and its impact on South Miami-Dade in 1992.
PHOTOS: The Day That Changed Us
With winds of 160 mph, the October hurricane was the strongest on record to make landfall on the Florida Panhandle, where communities are still trying to recover. NOAA upgraded it from a Category 4.
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Lizette Alvarez, a Times reporter, recalled her night in Florida City, Fla., in 1992 when Hurricane Andrew destroyed most of the motel she was staying in.
Hurricane Irma is poised to overshadow the residential destruction of Hurricane Andrew because there is so much more for it to destroy.
