http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1935_Labor_Day_hurricane_track.png
The 1935 Labor Day hurricane made landfall in Florida with winds of 185 MPH. It was the only hurricane to hit the US with a barometric pressure lower than 900 mbar. It was one of only three category five hurricanes to make landfall in the US (the other two happened in 1969 and 1992.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1935_Labor_Day_hurricane
Grist is hoping that a hurricane stronger than Katrina hits Florida. Too bad they weren’t there 75 years ago to live the dream.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1lSVcYM2WE]
I think that should read “lower than 900 mbar”. 990 isn’t very impressive. 😉
-Scott
That damage looks much like the Alabama tornado disaster. Are they sure that wasn’t a tornado?
I am waiting for the Cat 5 that is aimed at NYC. It is not a matter of “IF” just When. The “Proper” Atmospheric conditions have happened before and will happen again.