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Hurricane Ingrid was a strong Category 1 hurricane that hit eastern Mexico in September 2013. At the same time, another big storm, Hurricane Manuel, hit the western side of Mexico. Sadly, Hurricane Ingrid caused the deaths of 32 people in Mexico.

Its strongest winds reached about 85 miles per hour (137 km/h) at its peak. However, Ingrid became weaker before it reached Mexico, hitting the coast as a strong tropical storm. Because of the damage it caused, the name Ingrid was later taken off the list of hurricane names. It was replaced with Imelda for future storms starting in 2019.

Ingrid's Path and Power

Hurricane Ingrid formed in the Gulf of Mexico in early September 2013. It slowly grew stronger, moving towards the coast of Mexico. By September 14, it had become a Category 1 hurricane. This means its winds were very powerful.

How Ingrid Weakened

Even though Ingrid was a strong hurricane, it started to lose power as it got closer to land. When it finally made landfall in Mexico on September 16, it was no longer a hurricane. It had weakened into a strong tropical storm. Tropical storms still bring heavy rain and strong winds, but they are not as powerful as hurricanes.

Impact on Mexico

Hurricane Ingrid brought a lot of rain and strong winds to eastern Mexico. This caused widespread flooding and mudslides, especially in the states of Tamaulipas and Veracruz. Many homes and roads were damaged. The heavy rains were a big problem because they happened at the same time as Hurricane Manuel was causing similar issues on the other side of the country. This made it harder for rescue teams to help everyone.

Why Names Are Retired

When a hurricane causes a lot of damage or deaths, its name is often "retired." This means the name will not be used again for another storm. This is done to honor the victims and to avoid confusion with future storms. The name Ingrid was retired because of the serious impact it had on Mexico.

Images for kids

  • Ingrid Sept 13 2013 1715Z

    Satellite image of developing tropical storms Ingrid (centered over Bay of Campeche) and Manuel (located southwest of Mexico)

See also

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