Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
205 NOUS43 KICT 171200 PNSICT KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-171500- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wichita KS 700 AM CDT Tue Sep 17 2024 ...ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY... In 1989, Hurricane Hugo struck the Virgin Islands when a 97 mph gust was measured at Saint Croix. Passing directly over Saint Croix, Hugo caused complete devastation of the island, produced a 5 to 7 foot storm surge, and essentially severed all communications with the outside world. Three people were killed and around $500 million damage resulted. The only rain gauge still in operation measured 9.40 inches in 24 hours at Caneel Bay. In 1947, a category 4 hurricane roared into Fort Lauderdale with 155 mph gusts.Two days later on the 19th, this hurricane would devastate New Orleans where it killed 51 and caused $110 million damage. The eye passed directly over the Crescent City where the barometric pressure dropped to 28.61 inches. $$ Auto