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.

Hurricane Dennis
Dennis shortly before making a second landfall in Cuba
Meteorological history
DurationJuly 8—9, 2005
Category 4 major hurricane
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS)
Highest winds140 mph (220 km/h)
Lowest pressure941 mbar (hPa); 27.79 inHg
Overall effects
Fatalities16
Damage$1.4 billion (2005 USD)
Areas affectedCuba

Part of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season
History
  • Meteorological history

Effects

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