Tropical Storm Fabian (1991) facts for kids
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Tropical Storm Fabian southwest of Cuba
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| Formed | October 15, 1991 |
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| Dissipated | October 16, 1991 |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 45 mph (75 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 1002 mbar (hPa); 29.59 inHg |
| Fatalities | None reported |
| Areas affected | Cuba, Florida |
| Part of the 1991 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Tropical Storm Fabian was a tropical storm that formed in 1991. It was the sixth storm that year to get a name. Fabian formed in the northwest Caribbean Sea, near Cuba. It was not a very strong storm and did not last long.
What Was Tropical Storm Fabian?
Tropical Storm Fabian was a type of weather system. It had strong winds and heavy rain. It formed during the 1991 Atlantic hurricane season. This means it was part of the group of storms that happened in the Atlantic Ocean that year.
Fabian's Journey
Fabian started as a tropical storm on October 15, 1991. It formed southwest of Cuba. The storm reached its strongest point with winds of about 45 mph (75 km/h). Soon after, it moved over Cuba.
After crossing Cuba, Fabian continued to move northeast. It passed by Florida. The storm then moved north of Bahamas. On October 16, Fabian changed into an extratropical storm. This means it lost its tropical features. It then completely disappeared on October 17.
Impact of the Storm
Tropical Storm Fabian did not cause much trouble. It brought only light rain along its path. The best news is that no one was hurt. There was also no damage reported from the storm.
Images for kids
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This map shows how much rain Tropical Storm Fabian brought.
