If you are interested in weather in historical context or in Key West, Florida, you might enjoy this article on the Key West Hurricane of 1846.  This was one of the earliest hurricanes observed in that city.  The article goes into depth on the development of the storm and its damage to the city.  You can read it as a PDF at https://keywestmaritime.org/journal/v20-4_2010summer.pdf

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