Second Strongest EPAC Hurricane
Posted by ns62590 on October 17, 2009
The Atlantic Hurricane Season has sure put the meteorological nap in full swing…however, that is not the case in the Eastern Pacific basin. Tonight Hurricane Rick has become the 2nd strongest Eastern Pacific Hurricane as the maximum sustained winds have increased to 180 mph – making Rick a potentially catastrophic Category FIVE hurricane! The strongest EPac Hurricane was Hurricane Linda in 1997, who’s winds topped 185mph. Currently Rick is located 605 miles SSE of Cabo San Lucas, MX. Rick is currently moving away from the Mexican coast, but should turn back towards Baja California next week. However, by then cooler water temperatures and shear should induce significant weakening on the storm. However, all those along the Baja coast should monitor this potentially deadly storm!
