Hurricane Opal: Landfall (VIS)

Highlights

Hurricane Opal’s 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
  • Category 3
VIS Loop: Opal Landfall  04-Oct-95

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