Remembering 1992’s Hurricane Andrew with Meteorologist Bryan Norcross

By Joseph Cooper,

Published November 24, 2015 at 3:46 PM EST

11/23/15 - Many South Floridians quake at the remembrance of 1992’s Hurricane Andrew. The potent storm left 65 dead, and thousands homeless.

Its economic consequence was felt for years. On Monday’s Topical Currents, we speak with meteorologist Bryan Norcross. His non-stop TV storm coverage reassured many . . . and made him a national figure. Norcross is now a Senior Executive and Hurricane Specialist with The Weather Channel. Listen for Topical Currents . . . Monday, at 1pm.

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