Hurricane Bud (2012) facts for kids
| Category 3 major hurricane (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Hurricane Bud on May 24, 2012
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| Formed | May 21, 2012 |
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| Dissipated | May 26, 2012 |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 960 mbar (hPa); 28.35 inHg |
| Areas affected | Western Mexico |
| Part of the 2012 Pacific hurricane season | |
Hurricane Bud was the first hurricane of the 2012 Pacific hurricane season. It was formed on May 21, 2012 and died on May 26, 2012. It started near Western Mexico. It made landfall there, where it uprooted trees and washed away roads. It approached Baja California but did not damage it. It is unknown how many deaths it caused.
Images for kids
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Hurricane Bud approaching Western Mexico on May 25
See also
In Spanish: Huracán Bud (2012) para niños
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