Hurricane Frances...... is predicted to hit the State of Florida tomorrow at around 8am EST. Some frightening features of this hurricane are:
In size it is almost as big as the State of Texas. It has wind gusts reaching to an incredible speed of 115mph (185Km/hr) and is predicted to drop almost 15 inches of rain as it raves through the peninsula. 2.5 million Floridians have already evacuated their houses and taken shelter inland. The storm us predicted to grow stronger with winds reaching again to 145 mph, after the initial drop to 115mph. Home Depot stocks have have shown an instant rise due to the large sale of home necessity products and ply wood planks (usually used to protect glass panes and surfaces from the gusty winds). Police and residents who have stayed back have put up banners on their houses cautioning (after storm) looters not to go on a rampage or they will be shot.
Friday, September 03, 2004