Wow, thanks for this, Dan. Nothing beats first hand experience especially for something like this. It must have been terrifying to go through.

Wind pushing hard against your skin, causing it to ripple.
Rain that feels like needles.
Rattling and slamming of loose article. (siding, broken lights, trash cans)
Rustling of palm branches, as they wave violently in the wind.
Fast moving clouds, ranging in color from dull grey to charcoal.

For mood: There is a sense of fear and anxiety when you are told to get to your “safe room”, and when you see feeder bands approaching on radar. (For many people, the safe room is a bathroom in the interior of the home with no windows. Often a mattress is taken in their to cover yourself with. )

After the storm :
There is the sound of draining/flowing water, along with other drips and related sounds.
The temperature drops 10-15 degrees (The storm actually feeds off the ambient energy)
Power generators are running.

The cliche’ that stands out most for me is “Hunker down”. It’s a term used over and over by the weather people when they want people to stay put and be prepared. Usually when a feeder band is approaching.
The “Feeder band”, “Eye of the storm” or “Storm wall” are also terms often used.

Side note: Once a hurricane passes over, your home, and you are in the eye, the opposite wall approaching is moving in the opposite direction. In the US, the East side of the hurricane contains most of the rain and is referred to as the “wet side”

Hope this helps someone 🙂

Great entry.

Happy fun times for all!

Also, great prayer/offering — I am certain it will counteract any future storm effects!