Hurricane Opals
landfall is imminent and many residents have evacuated or
are evacuating. It is very important for coastal residents
to have a hurricane preparedness plan.
What to
Observe
The obscured
eye
Individual spiral
bands
The different cloud
motions over LA and FL
Near the bottom of the
frame, high cirrus clouds indicate outflow at the top of
the hurricane
Status
Approximately 6 hours
prior to and including landfall