Hurricane Bud (2018) facts for kids
Hurricane Bud was a strong storm that happened in June 2018. It was a type of storm called a tropical cyclone that formed in the Pacific Ocean. Bud hit the Baja California Peninsula and parts of Northwestern Mexico. It was quite powerful, reaching a Category 4 on the hurricane scale, which is unusual for that area. At its strongest, Bud had winds of about 130 miles per hour (209 km/h).
What is a Hurricane?
A hurricane is a huge, spinning storm that forms over warm ocean waters. It has strong winds and heavy rain. These storms are also called tropical cyclones or typhoons, depending on where they form in the world. They get their energy from the warm ocean, which makes them very powerful.
Bud's Journey
Hurricane Bud started as a tropical storm and quickly grew stronger. It moved across the Pacific Ocean, getting more powerful each day. When it reached its peak strength, it was a Category 4 hurricane. This means its winds were very fast and could cause a lot of damage.
Bud then began to weaken as it got closer to land and moved over cooler waters. Even though it weakened, it still brought heavy rain and strong winds to the Baja California Peninsula and parts of Mexico.
Impact of Hurricane Bud
When Hurricane Bud reached land, it caused some flooding and strong winds. People living in the affected areas had to prepare for the storm. Even after it weakened, the storm's moisture traveled further inland, bringing rain to places like Arizona and New Mexico in the United States. This extra rain was helpful in some dry areas.
Images for kids
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Tropical Storm Bud approaching the Baja California Peninsula on June 14
See also
In Spanish: Huracán Bud (2018) para niños
