Tropical Storm Marco (2008) facts for kids
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Tropical Storm Marco near peak intensity
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| Formed | October 6, 2008 |
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| Dissipated | October 7, 2008 |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 65 mph (100 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 998 mbar (hPa); 29.47 inHg |
| Fatalities | None reported |
| Damage | Minimal |
| Areas affected | Mexico |
| Part of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Tropical Storm Marco was a very small tropical cyclone. It holds the record for being the smallest tropical cyclone ever recorded! Marco was the 13th named storm during the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season. It formed from a large area of low pressure over the northwestern Caribbean Sea in late September 2008.
Marco quickly grew into a tropical depression. It reached its strongest point on October 7, with winds of 65 miles per hour (100 km/h). Marco then made landfall (hit land) near Misantla, Veracruz, in Mexico. Because it was such a tiny storm, Marco caused very little damage.
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Marco: The Smallest Tropical Storm Ever
Tropical Storm Marco was special because of its incredibly small size. It was the smallest tropical cyclone ever recorded. This means the area of strong winds around its center was much smaller than most other storms.
How Marco Formed and Grew
Marco began as a large area of low pressure. This is like a big swirl of air that can turn into a storm. It was over the Caribbean Sea. As the air swirled more, it became a tropical depression. This is the first stage of a tropical cyclone.
Marco's Peak Strength and Landfall
On October 7, Marco became a tropical storm. Its winds reached about 65 miles per hour. This was its strongest point. Soon after, it moved onto land in Mexico. Even though it hit land, its small size meant it did not cause much trouble.
Images for kids
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Tropical Storms Marco (center), Norbert (bottom left), and the low that would eventually become Odile (bottom) on October 6.
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Marco shortly after being upgraded to a tropical storm on October 6.
