[Sam Cree]

To tell you the truth, when Andrew was approaching I heard more thunder than I've ever heard in my life, it sounded like the grand finale at a fancy fireworks display. But it was somewhat distant and perhaps very high up.

The storm was just a little ways off, in the Stream, and power was already gone. Within an hour or so, it began to blow so hard you couldn't hear anything else, except the roaring wind and heavy objects impacting the house.

Yeah, it was very clear next evening, and for a couple days.

Next time I saw a thunderstorm, few days later, I jumped.

[CobaltBlue]

I just called my 71-year-old dad, who is from Biloxi, to ask if there is thunder and lightning during hurricanes, and he says no, not really.

On the other hand, he says that hurricanes can last for a very long time if they are moving slow.