Debris, such as signs, roofing material, aiding, and small items left outside, become flying missiles in hurricanes.
Winds often stay above hurricanes strength well inland.
This is the major threat to areas well inland. Tornadoes Hurricanes also produce tornadoes, which add to the hurricane's destructive power. These tornadoes most often occur in thunderstorms embedded in rain bands well away from the center of the hurricane. However, they can also occur near the eyewall.