Effects of Hurricane Dennis in Cuba
The effects of Hurricane Dennis in Cuba were deadly and damaging. On July 8, after rapidly intensifying, Hurricane Dennis made landfall in Cuba, first in Puerto Del Ingles as a 140 mph (230 km/h) and then again at winds of 140 mph (230 km/h), this time in Punta Mangles Altos.
Dennis shortly before making a second landfall in Cuba | |
Meteorological history | |
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Duration | July 8—9, 2005 |
Category 4 major hurricane | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 140 mph (220 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 941 mbar (hPa); 27.79 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 16 |
Damage | $1.4 billion (2005 USD) |
Areas affected | Cuba |
Part of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season | |
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