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The area shown is part of the Isles Dernieres in central Louisiana. Sustained winds in excess of 135 miles per hour accompanied Hurricane Andrew as it passed across the western end of these barrier islands. The photograph below was taken several days after the passage of Hurricane Andrew in August 1992.
The area shown is part of the Isles Dernieres in central Louisiana. Sustained winds in excess of 135 miles per hour accompanied Hurricane Andrew as it passed across the western end of these barrier islands. The photograph below was taken several days after the passage of Hurricane Andrew in August 1992.

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