1898 Windward Islands hurricane
Category 2 Atlantic hurricane in 1898 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Windward Islands Hurricane was a strong, destructive hurricane that raged through the eastern Caribbean islands in the early part of September during the 1898 Atlantic hurricane season. An estimated 392 people died as a result of the storm. Damage on Barbados and St. Vincent was catastrophic.
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Meteorological history | |
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Formed | September 5, 1898 (1898-09-05)[lower-alpha 1] |
Extratropical | September 20, 1898 (1898-09-20) |
Dissipated | September 20, 1898 (1898-09-20) |
Category 2 hurricane | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 110 mph (175 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 965 mbar (hPa); 28.50 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | At least 300 dead |
Damage | $2.5 million (Barbados only)[lower-alpha 2] |
Areas affected | Windward Islands (particularly Barbados, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent), Leeward Islands |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1898 Atlantic hurricane season |
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