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Alma 29 May 2008
Satellite image of Tropical Storm Alma

Tropical Storm Alma was a tropical cyclone in the 2008 Pacific hurricane season. It formed off the coast of Costa Rica on May 29. At first, it was forecast to be a weak storm, However, it quickly gained strength. It then hit land on Nicaragua.

Alma was the first tropical storm to ever hit the Pacific coast of Nicaragua. Lots of rain from the storm caused flooding, and eleven people were killed in the area. The remains later became Tropical Storm Arthur in the Atlantic.

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  • Alma Arthur (2008) TRMM rain 27may-4june08

    Rainfall from Alma and Arthur

  • Alma 29 May 08

    Satellite image of Alma shortly before attaining tropical storm status

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