'This is it': 30-year-old audio recounts family's fear as Hurricane Andrew shredded their home

'This is it': 30-year-old audio recounts family's fear as Hurricane Andrew shredded their home

The world changed for thousands in South Florida 30 years ago following the wrath of Hurricane Andrew. A storm this extreme took creativity to stay safe; many even used mattresses off their beds.

The world changed for thousands in South Florida 30 years ago following the wrath of Hurricane Andrew. A storm this extreme took creativity to stay safe; many even used mattresses off their beds.

Hurricane Andrew timeline: On this day, August 24, 1992

Hurricane Andrew timeline: On this day, August 24, 1992

Thirty years ago this morning, at 8 a.m. Monday, August 24, 1992, the center of Hurricane Andrew was just moving into the Gulf of Mexico. Winds at the Miami airport were still gusting to about 80 mph, but the worst was over. The incredible, unimaginable hurricane was finally letting up on Dade County.

Thirty years ago this morning, at 8 a.m. Monday, August 24, 1992, the center of Hurricane Andrew was just moving into the Gulf of Mexico. Winds at the Miami airport were still gusting to about 80 mph, but the worst was over. The incredible, unimaginable hurricane was finally letting up on Dade County.

Mom dies following lightning strike near elementary school that also injured her child and teen

Mom dies following lightning strike near elementary school that also injured her child and teen

Three people, including a mother and her child, were struck by lightning in Winter Springs Thursday afternoon. The Winter Springs Police Department said the mother later passed from her injuries, though her daughter was expected to make a full recovery.

Three people, including a mother and her child, were struck by lightning in Winter Springs Thursday afternoon. The Winter Springs Police Department said the mother later passed from her injuries, though her daughter was expected to make a full recovery.

Video: Massive waterspout spotted in Florida during lightning storm

Video: Massive waterspout spotted in Florida during lightning storm

Destin residents in northwest Florida saw quite the spectacle Tuesday morning when a massive waterspout appeared in the Gulf of Mexico during a lightning storm.

Destin residents in northwest Florida saw quite the spectacle Tuesday morning when a massive waterspout appeared in the Gulf of Mexico during a lightning storm.

Nevada family fights for stricter laws after daughter killed in wind-blown bounce house

Nevada family fights for stricter laws after daughter killed in wind-blown bounce house

A lack of U.S. regulations and oversight surrounds the popular, easily rentable inflatable party attraction that could be putting thousands of kids at risk for injury or death, according to researchers.

A lack of U.S. regulations and oversight surrounds the popular, easily rentable inflatable party attraction that could be putting thousands of kids at risk for injury or death, according to researchers.

Biden surveys Kentucky flood damage, pledges more help as state braces for storms

Biden surveys Kentucky flood damage, pledges more help as state braces for storms

At least 37 people have died after the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, and flooding remains a threat with more thunderstorms in the forecast this week.

At least 37 people have died after the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, and flooding remains a threat with more thunderstorms in the forecast this week.

Hurricane forecasters at Colorado State, NOAA reaffirm confidence in busy season prediction

Hurricane forecasters at Colorado State, NOAA reaffirm confidence in busy season prediction

Experts at CSU and NOAA decreased the forecast number of named storms from what they initially predicted in earlier outlooks, but they say you should still prepare for an active season.

Experts at CSU and NOAA decreased the forecast number of named storms from what they initially predicted in earlier outlooks, but they say you should still prepare for an active season.

High-tech hurricane tracking system uses drones above and below water

High-tech hurricane tracking system uses drones above and below water

The director of NOAA, John Cortinas said his organization is partnering with the company Saildrone to launch a mission that will let them see parts of hurricanes not normally visible to humans.

The director of NOAA, John Cortinas said his organization is partnering with the company Saildrone to launch a mission that will let them see parts of hurricanes not normally visible to humans.

Historic Kentucky flooding: Teen saves her dog from floodwaters, swims to neighbor's roof to await rescue

Historic Kentucky flooding: Teen saves her dog from floodwaters, swims to neighbor's roof to await rescue

“She saved her dog by putting her in a container that would float and then swam with her to a neighboring rooftop. She waited hours until she could be rescued. She is a hero,” her father wrote. "We lost everything today… everything except what matters most."

“She saved her dog by putting her in a container that would float and then swam with her to a neighboring rooftop. She waited hours until she could be rescued. She is a hero,” her father wrote. "We lost everything today… everything except what matters most."

Historic Kentucky flooding: At least 30 dead with search and rescue underway and more rain expected this week

Historic Kentucky flooding: At least 30 dead with search and rescue underway and more rain expected this week

The weather could impact recovery efforts this week as forecasters say there is severe storm potential Monday in many of the flood-ravaged areas in Kentucky, and that will be followed by a dangerous heat wave.

The weather could impact recovery efforts this week as forecasters say there is severe storm potential Monday in many of the flood-ravaged areas in Kentucky, and that will be followed by a dangerous heat wave.

Dozens still missing in Kentucky as state braces for more rain

Dozens still missing in Kentucky as state braces for more rain

Kentucky state police are taking calls from worried people who can’t locate loved ones due to spotty cell phone service.

Kentucky state police are taking calls from worried people who can’t locate loved ones due to spotty cell phone service.

Kentucky flooding: At least 25 dead as search for victims continues

Kentucky flooding: At least 25 dead as search for victims continues

Kentucky is expecting more rain storms in coming days as rescue crews continue the struggle to get into hard-hit areas, some of them among the poorest places in America.

Kentucky is expecting more rain storms in coming days as rescue crews continue the struggle to get into hard-hit areas, some of them among the poorest places in America.

Kentucky floods kill at least 16 as governor warns toll will be 'a lot higher'

Kentucky floods kill at least 16 as governor warns toll will be 'a lot higher'

Kentucky search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities.

Kentucky search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities.

How to help victims of the devastating flash floods

How to help victims of the devastating flash floods

Flooding this week has damaged hundreds of homes and is being blamed for at least nine deaths, with Kentucky and eastern Missouri being the hardest hit.

Flooding this week has damaged hundreds of homes and is being blamed for at least nine deaths, with Kentucky and eastern Missouri being the hardest hit.