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The source explicitly states that the late issuance of the storm warning left residents with little time to prepare for what became 'the hurricane of their nightmares.' This highlights the critical role of timely warnings in disaster preparedness.
The Great Miami Hurricane of 1926, a powerful cyclone, made landfall just south of downtown Miami. The storm warning for the Miami area was issued only a few hours before landfall. This limited the time available for residents to prepare for the event.
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