[Paradox]

From some of the initial footage, this looks like Andrew type damage. Andrews winds were a little bit faster, but I think the damage from Charly will be more widespread, I mean heck, the darn thing tore through the state, the looong way!

One of my most vivid memories after Andrew was the lack of the color Green in the aftermath. Trees were simply denuded of leaves and the grass was covered with debris. That, and these poor birds, whose feathers were ripped off by the horrible winds, flopping helplessly on the ground..

[CobraJet]

I haven't been on line since this afternoon. I am wondering about damage in Wauchula, FL. My company has a farm supply warehouse in Wauchula. Does anyone have any word about damages there? I heard the storm passed right over Wauchula, but don't know how high the winds were when it passed.

[NautiNurse]

There were comparisons to Andrew damage most all day. While Charley missed the highly populated Tampa Bay area (Andrew struck south of Miami) Charley ripped through high population areas throughout the interior of the state (whereas Andrew traversed the Everglades). Expect numbers to match or top Andrew.