Tropical Storm Fay (2002) facts for kids
This article is about the 2002 tropical storm. There is an article about Tropical Storm Fay in 2008.
| Tropical storm (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Tropical Storm Fay at its peak intensity.
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| Formed | September 5, 2002 |
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| Dissipated | September 11, 2002 |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 60 mph (95 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 998 mbar (hPa); 29.47 inHg |
| Fatalities | None |
| Damage | $4.5 million (2002 USD) |
| Areas affected | Texas, Northern Mexico |
| Part of the 2002 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Tropical Storm Fay was the sixth tropical storm of the 2002 Atlantic hurricane season. Fay affected Texas and northern Mexico. Fay killed no one but caused $4.5 million in damage in Texas and Mexico.
No Retirement
Because the damage was light the name Fay was not retired. Fay was used again in 2008 and was not retired.
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Tropical cyclones of the 2002 Atlantic hurricane season |
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Images for kids
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Rainfall totals from Tropical Storm Fay
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