The 1935 Labor Day Hurricane

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Tony Heller

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1935_Labor_Day_hurricane_track.png

The 1935 Labor Day hurricane made landfall in Florida with winds of 185 MPH. It was the only hurricane to hit the US with a barometric pressure lower than 900 mbar. It was one of only three category five hurricanes to make landfall in the US (the other two happened in 1969 and 1992.)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1935_Labor_Day_hurricane

Grist is hoping that a hurricane stronger than Katrina hits Florida. Too bad they weren’t there 75 years ago to live the dream.

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3 Responses to The 1935 Labor Day Hurricane

  1. Scott says:
    May 14, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    I think that should read “lower than 900 mbar”. 990 isn’t very impressive. 😉

    -Scott

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  2. Andy Weiss says:
    May 14, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    That damage looks much like the Alabama tornado disaster. Are they sure that wasn’t a tornado?

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  3. Mike Davis says:
    May 14, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    I am waiting for the Cat 5 that is aimed at NYC. It is not a matter of “IF” just When. The “Proper” Atmospheric conditions have happened before and will happen again.

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