A Record Breaking Hurricane

Hurricane Patricia: The Unprecedented Category 5 Storm

A Record-Breaking Hurricane

Hurricane Patricia, the most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere, made landfall in Jalisco, Mexico as a Category 4 hurricane on October 23, 2015.

With sustained winds of 200 mph and gusts of up to 240 mph, Patricia was the strongest hurricane ever to hit Mexico.

Patricia's Development

Patricia developed from a tropical wave off the coast of El Salvador on October 20, 2015.

Over the next 24 hours, Patricia rapidly intensified, becoming a Category 5 hurricane by October 22.

Patricia's rapid intensification surprised meteorologists, who had not predicted it to become so powerful.

Impact of Hurricane Patricia

Patricia made landfall near the town of Cuixmala, Jalisco, Mexico.

The storm brought heavy rains, strong winds, and large waves to the area.

Patricia caused widespread damage, leaving thousands of people homeless and causing over $1 billion in damage.

Aftermath of Hurricane Patricia

In the aftermath of Hurricane Patricia, the Mexican government began relief efforts to help the affected areas.

International aid organizations also provided assistance to the victims of the storm.

Patricia was a reminder of the devastating power of hurricanes and the need to be prepared for these storms.