When did Wilma hit Cozumel?

October 21
Wilma made landfall late on October 21 on the island of Cozumel. The NHC estimated the landfall intensity at 927 mbar (27.37 inHg), with Category 4 maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h).

Does Cozumel get hit by hurricanes?

The best time to visit Cozumel is from March to June, when the island enjoys daytime highs around 90 degrees Fahrenheit and nighttime temperatures in the mid-70s. Late summer and early fall mark the rainy season, and hurricanes have been known to wreak havoc on the island.

What places did Hurricane Wilma hit?

We can only imagine the toll if it had rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm less than two days before hitting places such as the Florida Keys, the Tampa Bay area, New Orleans, the Galveston-Houston area, or one of the many other heavily populated locations on the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico coasts.

Was Hurricane Wilma worse than Katrina?

Based on measurements of their lowest pressure, the year brought three of the six most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever observed: Wilma (the strongest), Rita (fourth strongest) and Katrina (sixth strongest). All three made devastating landfalls.

When did Hurricane Wilma hit the island of Cozumel?

Wilma weakened as it moved slowly northwestward, eventually making landfall late on October 21 on the island of Cozumel. At the time, it was a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

What was the cost of Hurricane Wilma in Mexico?

Wilma contributed to eight deaths in Mexico – seven in Quintana Roo and one in Yucatán. Hurricane Wilma directly inflicted about $4.8 billion (MXN, US$ 442 million) worth of damage, mostly in Quintana Roo. It was the state’s costliest natural disaster. Much of the damage was done to tourism sectors of Cancún and other nearby resort areas.

Where did Hurricane Wilma hit in the United States?

By October 26, Wilma transitioned into an extratropical cyclone southeast of Nova Scotia . Wilma made several landfalls, with the most destructive effects felt in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, Cuba, and the U.S. state of Florida. At least 52 deaths were reported and damage totaled to $22.4 billion, most of which occurred in the United States.

Where did people stay during Hurricane Wilma in Cuba?

A tropical storm warning was also issued for Isla de la Juventud, and a hurricane watch was issued for Matanzas Province. The Cuban government mobilized 93,154 workers to help evacuate 760,168 people across western of the island’s western provinces. The evacuees generally stayed with family, friends, or in storm shelters.