Hurricane Hugo (High Quality) - Luquillo, Puerto Rico - September 17-18, 1989
Between
September 16th and
22nd,
1989 one of the most infamous and disastrous tropical cyclones in
Atlantic history,
Hurricane Hugo, devastated portions of the
Caribbean and
South Carolina.
From the evening of the 17th through the morning of the
18th, the
US Virgin Islands, and the northeastern tip of
Puerto Rico bore the brunt of
Hugo's exceptional violence. Alongside the thousands of residents who suffered through the terrifying experience, a small group of veteran storm chasers, including myself, had the rare opportunity to document the full force of an intense hurricane, during daylight hours, at a direct coastal location.
At the time of Hugo's landfall in Puerto Rico the storm was producing sustained winds near 130mph, with gusts over 160mph.
In commemoration of Hugo's
20th anniversary I'm presenting a new, digitally re-mastered, high-quality
DVD edition of my chase footage, including many previously unreleased scenes, new special features and extra content. This seven minute introductory clip showcases some of the highlights from the main feature.
Without actually experiencing an event of this magnitude, first-hand, it's difficult to truly understand the incredible ferocity, unrelenting power, and somber aftermath a violent hurricane commands.
The new 20th anniversary commemorative edition DVD is dedicated to all those affected by Hurricane Hugo
... to the meteorological, scientific, and storm chasing communities who strive to further our understanding of these amazing forces of nature... and to future generations who will carry the quest for knowledge forward.