Originally Posted by jeaninmaine
I know this is a silly question but how long does a hurricane usually last?
Depends on the size of the storm. They are saying this could be 1/2 day coming and a 1/2 day going. However I think they expect it to pick up speed after NC so maybe won't be that long. Won't be hurricane winds the whole time mostly tropical storm but with higher gusts. It just seems to go forever. The power going out makes it seem worse. But most places cut the power off on their own when the wind gets a certain speed. Thats a safety thing Give each child his own flashlight. Make a game of it with the kids. Built a quilt fort in an interior room and camp out!! If you are calm they are calm. If you are asked to evacuate, do so. Do what you would do for blizzard but stay to interior rooms as hurricanes can spawn tornados. This is what we do when it hits the Gulf Coast. The worst part is the clean up. No power; hot weather and everyone seems to be better off than you are. You laugh about it later. You and the neighbors become better friends 'cause you help each other out. You have stories forever !! Stay safe!! You should be fine!!