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Hurricane Gonzalo

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Hurricane Gonzalo
Category 4 major hurricane (SSHWS/NWS)
Hurricane Gonzalo at peak intensity north of the Greater Antilles on October 16
FormedOctober 12, 2014
DissipatedOctober 20, 2014
(Extratropical after October 19)
Highest winds1-minute sustained: 145 mph (230 km/h)
Lowest pressure940 mbar (hPa); 27.76 inHg
Fatalities3 while tropical; 3 while extratropical
Damage> $317 million (2014 USD)
Areas affectedLeeward Islands, Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Newfoundland, Europe
Part of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season

Hurricane Gonzalo was a Category 4 hurricane. The storm threatened Bermuda. The hurricane struck the northern Leeward Islands, killing one person.[1] Gonzalo formed on October 12, 2014. On October 14, hurricane notices were put up for Bermuda when the storm began heading their direction.[1]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Fitzpatrick, Judy; Coto, Danica (14 October 2012). "1 Dead as Hurricane Strengthens, Aims for Bermuda". ABC News Network.