Tropical Storm Grace (2009)
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Tropical Storm Grace was an unusual tropical cyclone that formed in the Atlantic Ocean. It was the 7th named storm of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season. Grace began over the Azores on October 4, and had wind speeds of 65 mph (100 km/h). However, the storm did not last very long, and cold water temperatures caused it to weaken. The storm died out on October 6 over England. The storm was farther north and east in the Atlantic than most tropical storms.
Tropical storm (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Formed | October 4, 2009 |
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Dissipated | October 6, 2009 |
Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 65 mph (100 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 986 mbar (hPa); 29.12 inHg |
Fatalities | None reported |
Damage | Minimal |
Areas affected | Azores, Portugal, and the British Isles |
Part of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Grace had only minor effects on land. While it was passing through the Azores, islands near the storm felt strong winds and some rain. In Portugal, the storm partly caused heavy rain that caused flooding. What was left of Tropical Storm Grace hit parts of Ireland and the United Kingdom. In this area, 2 in (51 mm) of rain fell and winds became strong, although there was no bad damage.