May, 2000
May 3, 2000
A tremendous storm ripped through the area last night. Too early for official reports but rumors are flying.... Sea Ranch destroyed? 50 power poles down in Port Isabel? Was it a tornado? All I know for sure is the hail and wind were like nothing I have ever experienced.
These photos captures some of the worst of what I saw - lots of signs and trees down, some blown windows, etc. Of most concern are the over-turned trailers and RV's - really hope no one was in them when this happened.
Left: He is risen, indeed. Above: a trailer at Destination SPI. Below: What's left of the roof at Charlies - reportedly the rest of it sailed into the Sea Ranch.
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May 3, 2000
A tremendous storm ripped through the area last night. Too early for official reports but rumors are flying.... Sea Ranch destroyed? 50 power poles down in Port Isabel? Was it a tornado? All I know for sure is the hail and wind were like nothing I have ever experienced. These photos captures some of the worst of what I saw - lots of signs and trees down, some blown windows, etc. Of most concern are the over-turned trailers and RV's - really hope no one was in them when this happened.
Left: He is risen, indeed. Above: a trailer at Destination SPI. Below: What's left of the roof at Charlies - reportedly the rest of it sailed into the Sea Ranch. |
Left: the overturned concrete trash bin at McDonald's attests to the strength of the winds we experienced
Below: Another overturned trailer
Left: the overturned concrete trash bin at McDonald's attests to the strength of the winds we experienced
Below: Another overturned trailer
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Left: the overturned concrete trash bin at McDonald's attests to the strength of the winds we experienced
Below: Another overturned trailer
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Above: Calypso took a big hit
Left: My backyard
Below: two parts of a palm tree
Left: My backyard
Below: two parts of a palm tree
"Sand Castle Capital of Texas" --
Stop by the Convention Centre and see the latest incarnation of the display castle.
Caught Having Fun
Snapshot 5/11/00 - This is Josh. He is a local kid who likes to play in the sand. We think he's pretty good at it too (accomplished with a little help from his Mom, Sarah.)
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