In the eye of the storm N o other force of nature carries the raw power of a hurricane. Tornadoes are more intense, but their paths are narrow and short. Earthquakes have a much broader path of destruction, but that destruction is typically much less severe.
Hurricanes carry the power of the seas and the skies in their swirling fury.
I've always been fascinated by hurricanes. One of my early childhood memories involves Hurricane Carla battering the Gulf Coast of Texas, forcing my family and thousands of others out of our homes. And as we observe Memorial Day this week, in the back of our minds, we know that another Gulf and Atlantic hurricane season is just a week away. W ith that in mind, I've been collecting personal stories of hurricanes, along with some facts and tips. We won't know until the summer and early autumn unfold before us.