A photojournalist reported on dozens of hurricanes over the years. Then Hurricane Helene flooded his home. - Poynter
Briefly

Clifford's approach to hurricanes was methodical: studying roads, analyzing landfall zones, and preparing strategically. However, personal concerns shifted his focus when he learned of his home's flooding.
Clifford described his shock upon seeing his home flood: "All the blood drained from my head. I stopped thinking about landfall; all I could think about was getting back to my family."
Hurricane Helene's unexpected surge overwhelmed expectations. Clifford noted, "The storm continued to prove that it was a leviathan and that it was defying statistics, perplexing weathermen."
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