Most of our attention has been focused on
Hurricane Sandy's effects on the northeastern states. But the superstorm was so enormous, it affected Chicago as well.
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| Tight isobars indicate the intensity of the low pressure system. |
We were spared the drama and destruction of Hurricane Sandy. But we got some of the wind.
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| Not our usual marine forecast and flood warning. |
Waves to 23 feet on Lake Michigan, with occasional waves up to 31 feet; this called for cameras, not kayaks. Of course, the waves weren't that big near shore, but they were big enough.
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| Waves exploding over the break wall at North Avenue. |
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| Gale-force winds blowing the tops off breaking waves near Oak Street Beach. |
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| Water streaming back down after flooding the bike path. |
As evening approached on Tuesday, the waves continued to build. The lakefront path was closed, but Chicagoans gathered at a safe distance to watch the mayhem.
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| The path was a dramatic but perilous place. |
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| Wave watchers put the plumes in perspective. |
1 comment:
I liked your line about the waves calling for cameras, not kayaks. So true. Great photos.
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