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What is the highest hurricane winds ever recorded in Lafayette?
Posted on 9/12/24 at 11:49 am
Posted on 9/12/24 at 11:49 am
Before anyone says, "Google it", I've done that and it doesn't give me the answer.
My mom says - Audrey. I'm thinking Andrew or Delta.
Also, Is Andrew the only hurricane eye that has passed over Lafayette? I know there was a hurricane - maybe lilly - in 2003. It was bad, but I don't think it was as bad as Andrew or Delta.
My mom says - Audrey. I'm thinking Andrew or Delta.
Also, Is Andrew the only hurricane eye that has passed over Lafayette? I know there was a hurricane - maybe lilly - in 2003. It was bad, but I don't think it was as bad as Andrew or Delta.
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Posted on 9/12/24 at 11:51 am to TigerDCC11
What about lily
Posted on 9/12/24 at 11:51 am to TigerDCC11
Rita maybe?
LINK
ETA: "Rita was the strongest hurricane to strike Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana since Hurricane Audrey on June 27, 1957. Preliminary information suggests that Rita was comparable to Audrey in many ways and perhaps worse in that the effects were felt across a larger area. "
LINK
ETA: "Rita was the strongest hurricane to strike Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana since Hurricane Audrey on June 27, 1957. Preliminary information suggests that Rita was comparable to Audrey in many ways and perhaps worse in that the effects were felt across a larger area. "
This post was edited on 9/12/24 at 11:52 am
Posted on 9/12/24 at 11:52 am to TigerDCC11
I believe Lily was worse than Delta as far as damage goes. That’s just from my memory. I don’t know the actual numbers.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 11:52 am to TigerDCC11
Andrew wasn’t too bad, Lilly was way worse. I was 18 when Lilly hit, first hurricane I experienced with a lot of damage. My parents always talk about Audrey.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 11:53 am to TigerDCC11
Posted on 9/12/24 at 11:57 am to coolpapaboze
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Rita maybe?
quote:
Rita was the strongest hurricane to strike Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana
Maybe brush up on your Louisiana geography a bit.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 12:01 pm to TigerDCC11
I feel like it’s a pretty low number considering everything. Feel like I watched hurricane coverage a few years ago and Perillo said the highest ever recorded at the airport was like 82mph or something.
I might be mistaken or misremembering though.
ETA: probably a higher # before the airport but they were only using airport #s as a reference
I might be mistaken or misremembering though.
ETA: probably a higher # before the airport but they were only using airport #s as a reference
This post was edited on 9/12/24 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 9/12/24 at 12:03 pm to Funky Tide 8
Wow. I can't image a gust of 192. I'm sure those homes were made to well either in the mid 1800's.
So, the only two hurricane eyes - Andrew and Lili ever passed over Lafayette in recent history?
So, the only two hurricane eyes - Andrew and Lili ever passed over Lafayette in recent history?
Posted on 9/12/24 at 12:07 pm to burdman
Well, I remember that Delta had 77 winds, so it would have to be Andrew, Lili, or Audrey I guess.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 12:10 pm to TigerDCC11
Maybe so. I just remember thinking the number was relatively “low” considering all the storms over the years.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 12:54 pm to TigerDCC11
This is what ChatGPT says:
what are the highest hurricane winds ever recorded in Lafayette, LA?
ChatGPT said:
The highest hurricane winds recorded in Lafayette, Louisiana, occurred during Hurricane Andrew in 1992. The city experienced sustained winds of 54 mph, with peak wind gusts reaching 71 mph. However, at a higher elevation (above the roof of the Lafayette Courthouse), a gust of 104 mph was recorded. These winds contributed to widespread power outages, tree damage, and some structural damage across the region?(
You said:
what about lily?
ChatGPT said:
During Hurricane Lili in 2002, Lafayette, Louisiana, recorded peak wind gusts of 75 mph as the storm moved inland after making landfall near Intracoastal City. While Lili had initially threatened as a Category 4 hurricane, it weakened significantly to Category 2 just before landfall, sparing the region from more severe wind impacts. However, the storm still caused significant power outages and damage across the region, with peak winds in nearby areas reaching over 100 mph?.
what are the highest hurricane winds ever recorded in Lafayette, LA?
ChatGPT said:
The highest hurricane winds recorded in Lafayette, Louisiana, occurred during Hurricane Andrew in 1992. The city experienced sustained winds of 54 mph, with peak wind gusts reaching 71 mph. However, at a higher elevation (above the roof of the Lafayette Courthouse), a gust of 104 mph was recorded. These winds contributed to widespread power outages, tree damage, and some structural damage across the region?(
You said:
what about lily?
ChatGPT said:
During Hurricane Lili in 2002, Lafayette, Louisiana, recorded peak wind gusts of 75 mph as the storm moved inland after making landfall near Intracoastal City. While Lili had initially threatened as a Category 4 hurricane, it weakened significantly to Category 2 just before landfall, sparing the region from more severe wind impacts. However, the storm still caused significant power outages and damage across the region, with peak winds in nearby areas reaching over 100 mph?.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 1:02 pm to TigerDCC11
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Posted on 9/12/24 at 1:18 pm to burdman
quote:
Perillo
Lost all credibility when he overhyped Barry. The sun is out, no rain barely a breeze & Rob is on TV "We have the makings of a major flood event!"
Posted on 9/12/24 at 1:20 pm to TigerDCC11
andrew missed lafayette. it turned last minute . took a hard right below lafayette went into butte la rose instead
This post was edited on 9/12/24 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 9/12/24 at 1:22 pm to coolpapaboze
rita passed by lafayette in the gulf hit lake chuck
Posted on 9/12/24 at 1:22 pm to coolpapaboze
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This post was edited on 9/12/24 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 9/12/24 at 1:25 pm to TigerDCC11
I do know one thing. As a transplant from from New Orleans, I've always thought people in Lafayette do not take hurricanes seriously. I figured its because this area has never really been punched in the mouth before. Now I see why.
Posted on 9/12/24 at 1:29 pm to TigerDCC11
I always thought Lafayette was lucky over the years compared to LC but it really just boils down to geography. LC is 25 miles to the coastline with basically no protection no cities and basically no big towns. Marshland and ship channel don’t help at all. Lafayette 46 miles to Vermilion Bay with a good bit of protection like Youngsville ,Broussard, Abbeville, New Iberia. I know even a Laura like storm would destroy Lafayette but all in all it’s better suited geography wise.
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