Jayanta Guin
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Jayanta Guin
areas arthur commercial damage expect heavy industrial left numerous port speeds structural wind
The heavy commercial and industrial areas of Port Arthur and Beaumont -- with their numerous refineries -- were to the left of the storm's track, where wind speeds are lower, so we do not expect to see significant structural damage to the refineries.
damage expect structural
We do not expect to see significant structural damage to the refineries.
areas average force forward hurricane miles per speed storm subject three tropical winds
With an average forward speed of only about three miles per hour, many areas were subject to hurricane and tropical storm force winds for more than 24 hours.