How long did Hurricane Leslie last?

September 23, 2018 – October 16, 2018
Hurricane Leslie/Dates

Has there been a hurricane named Leslie?

A large, long-lived, and very erratic tropical cyclone, Leslie was the twelfth named storm and sixth hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm had a non-tropical origin, developing from an extratropical cyclone that was situated over the northern Atlantic on 22 September.

What was the fastest tropical storm?

On October 23, 2015, Hurricane Patricia attained the strongest 1-minute sustained winds on record at 215 mph (345 km/h).

Has Portugal ever hit a hurricane?

There are only two modern cyclones officially regarded as directly impacting mainland Europe while still fully tropical or subtropical: Hurricane Vince in 2005, which struck southwestern Spain as a tropical depression; and Subtropical Storm Alpha in 2020, which made landfall in northern Portugal at peak intensity.

When did Hurricane Leslie become a tropical storm?

Leslie became fully tropical and gradually intensified, becoming a Category 1 hurricane early on 3 October, and initially peaked with 1-minute sustained winds of 140 km/h (85 mph) later that day. Leslie gradually weakened, falling to tropical storm intensity late on 4 October.

How many people died in the Storm Leslie?

The storm was also responsible for 16 deaths, including 2 in Portugal and 14 in France. In November 2018, Aon estimated that Leslie’s damage total exceeded US$ 500 million.

What was the effect of Hurricane Leslie on Bermuda?

The storm drifted until September 9, when it accelerated while passing east of Bermuda. Relatively strong winds on the island caused hundreds of power outages and knocked down tree branches, electrical poles, and other debris.

How much damage did Hurricane Leslie do in Newfoundland?

Also in Newfoundland, strong winds from Leslie ripped off roofs, destroyed trees, and left 45,000 homes without power. Additionally, a partially built house was destroyed and several incomplete homes were damaged in Pouch Cove. Overall, Hurricane Leslie caused $10.1 million (2012 USD) in damage and no fatalities.