Size Over Strength: Why Weaker Hurricanes Like This One Near New Orleans Can Still Cause Major Damage
Doug McIntyre and David Callaway discuss the dangers posed by the latest large hurricane approaching New Orleans, despite its relatively low wind speed as a Category One or Two storm. The hurricane’s size and path through low-lying areas in Louisiana make it a major threat, with widespread impacts like power outages, evacuations, and disruptions expected, highlighting how even weaker storms can cause severe damage.
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