Hurricane Dog (1950) facts for kids
| Category 5 major hurricane (SSHWS/NWS) | |
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Surface weather analysis of Hurricane Dog on September 4
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| Formed | August 30, 1950 |
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| Dissipated | September 12, 1950 |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 185 mph (295 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | ≤ 979 mbar (hPa); 28.91 inHg |
| Fatalities | 14 direct, 5 indirect |
| Damage | $3 million (1950 USD) |
| Areas affected | Lesser Antilles, East Coast of the United States |
| Part of the 1950 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Hurricane Dog was a very powerful storm. It was the strongest hurricane during the 1950 Atlantic hurricane season. This storm was the fourth one to be named that year.
Hurricane Dog started on August 30, 1950. It formed east of Antigua. The hurricane then moved through the northern Lesser Antilles islands. After that, it turned north.
Hurricane Dog's Strength and Path
Hurricane Dog became a very strong storm. It reached Category 5 hurricane status. This means it had extremely high winds. Its strongest winds were about 185 mph (295 km/h) over the open ocean.
The hurricane later became weaker. It passed about 200 miles (320 km) away from Cape Cod. Cape Cod is a hook-shaped peninsula in Massachusetts, United States. On September 12, Hurricane Dog changed into an extratropical cyclone. This is a type of storm that gets its energy from temperature differences, not just warm ocean water.
Impact and Damage
Hurricane Dog caused a lot of damage. It hit the Leeward Islands very hard. People said it was the strongest hurricane ever recorded in Antigua. Many buildings on the island were either destroyed or badly damaged.
The hurricane also caused damage in the United States. It affected areas along the coast. Several boats were damaged by the storm. Sadly, 11 people drowned because of the hurricane. Strong winds also caused big power outages. Many homes and businesses in southeastern New England lost electricity.
The total damage from Hurricane Dog was about $3 million in 1950. This would be about $25.7 million in 2007 money.
See also
In Spanish: Huracán Dog (1950) para niños
