St. Marks NWR before the arrival of hurricane Hermine

I love clouds, storms, hurricanes and Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge so of course I headed to the refuge the day hurricane Hermine was expected to make landfall. My plan was to enjoy the clouds and wind then take a few “before” images to compare with the aftermath of the storm. These photographs are pretty self explanatory so I’ll let them do the talking.

View 1 from the lighthouse observation deck looking at hurricane Hermine storm clouds. (09-01-2016) - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

View 2 from the lighthouse observation deck looking at hurricane Hermine storm clouds. (09-01-2016) - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

The old palm tree and saltmarsh behind the lighthouse with hurricane Hermine storm clouds. (09-01-2016) - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

View of John's bench as hurricane Hermine approaches. (09-01-2016) - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

The old pier with hurricane Hermine storm clouds. (09-01-2016) - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

View of the gulf as hurricane Hermine approaches. (09-01-2016) - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.