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Hurricane Linda (1997)
Category 5 Pacific hurricane in 1997 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hurricane Linda of 1997 was the strongest hurricane ever Recorded in the east Pacific, until Hurricane Patricia in 2015 with continued winds of 160 knots and gusting to 190 knots, and a central pressure of 902 mbar. It was part of an abnormally active season for both the Eastern and Western Pacific Basins.
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Category 5 major hurricane (SSHWS/NWS) | |
![]() Hurricane Linda near peak intensity on September 12. | |
Formed | September 9, 1997 |
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Dissipated | September 17, 1997 |
Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 185 mph (295 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 902 mbar (hPa); 26.64 inHg (East Pacific record) |
Fatalities | 8 indirect |
Damage | $70.3 million (1997 USD) |
Areas affected | Open Pacific Ocean waters, Socorro Island, California |
Part of the 1997 Pacific hurricane season | |
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Since it was far from land, it did not cause much damage.