No longer protected by the rocks, Jessica was pushed backwards
by the now howling ice-cold wind. Using all of her remaining
strength, she pulled herself closer to the tree as the wind-blown
dust and small rocks stung the skin on her arms.
Jessica put her hand up to cover her face as she looked towards
the valley beyond. Her hair was blown back as the wind
seemed to increase in speed and intensity.
She couldn't see very far. The dust and
wind began to sting her eyes as the roaring sound of the wind
continued.