Austin and Hurricanes: A Love Story (That Doesn't Exist)
Ah, Austin, Texas. Land of breakfast tacos, weird flags, and... hurricanes? Well, not exactly. Those swirling storms of wind and rain tend to favor the coastal regions, leaving Austin high and dry (well, drier). But hey, that doesn't mean we can't have a little fun with the question: how many hurricanes have actually hit our fair city?
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The Big Fat Zero
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That's right, folks. Zero. Zilch. Nada. When it comes to direct hits from hurricanes, Austin is batting a cool 1.000 (although, maybe that's not the best analogy for a hurricane...).
But Wait, There's More (Weather-Related Nonsense)
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Now, before you go all "Austin: Hurricane Haven" on your friends, there's a tiny caveat. Hurricanes, those attention-seeking weather phenomena, have a way of throwing tantrums inland. We might not get the full tropical shebang, but we can still feel their aftereffects.
- Tropical Storm Hermine (2010): This one decided to crash the party, dumping a whole lot of rain on Austin and causing some flooding. You know, the "borrowing your neighbor's umbrella" kind of hurricane, not the "boarding up the windows" kind.
- Hurricane Allen (1980): Way down south by the border, Hurricane Allen made landfall, but sent a little something something our way in the form of tornadoes. Not exactly ideal, but hey, at least it wasn't a direct hit, right?
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The Future (of Hurricanes (Maybe))
Climate change is a thing, folks, and that means even quirky cities like Austin might need to be a little more prepared for the unexpected. So, while our hurricane track record remains spotless, it's always good to be prepared (we'll get to that in a sec).
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Hurricano FAQs
Alright, alright, we know you have questions. Here's a quick rundown:
- How to prepare for a hurricane in Austin? While the risk is low, it's always good to have a plan. Check out the City of Austin's Hurricane Preparedness page for tips https://www.austintexas.gov/readycentraltexas/hurricane-preparedness.
- How to know if a hurricane is coming to Austin? Stay informed! Local news and weather channels will keep you updated on any potential threats.
- How to avoid a hurricane? This one might be a stretch. You can't exactly outrun a hurricane, but you can evacuate if necessary.
- How to build a hurricane shelter in your apartment? While not the most glamorous option, you can create a safe space in an interior room away from windows and doors.
- How to stockpile breakfast tacos for a hurricane? Now you're talking our language! Just make sure you have a way to safely heat them up after the storm.
There you have it, folks. Austin and hurricanes: a (mostly) uneventful relationship. But hey, it's always good to be prepared, just in case those tropical storms decide to take a little detour. Now, if you'll excuse us, we have some breakfast tacos to stockpile... just in case.
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