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Hurricane Carol was among the worst tropical cyclones on record to affect the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island in the United States. It developed from a tropical wave near the Bahamas on August 25, 1954, and slowly strengthened as it moved northwestward. On August 27, Carol intensified to reach winds of 105 mph (169 km/h), but weakened as ...
An exhibition marking the 70th anniversary of Hurricane Carol." The exhibition will be running through March at the Westport Free Public Library, and the photos are enriched by the stories and ...
August 30, 1954 – Hurricane Carol passes just east of the state, producing 100 miles per hour (161 km/h) wind gusts and rough waves along the Outer Banks; damage is minor, largely limited to crop damage. [6] September 10, 1954 – Strong waves from Hurricane Edna cause widespread but minor damage to the Outer Banks. [6]
The 1954 Atlantic hurricane season was an above-average Atlantic hurricane season in terms of named storms, with 16 forming. Overall, the season resulted in $751.6 million in damage, [ nb 1 ] the most of any season at the time.
1954 Atlantic hurricane season. 6 articles. Hurricane Alice (June) Hurricane Carol. Hurricane Edna Hurricane Hazel. Hurricane Alice (December)
The only year on record to have two hurricanes make landfall in the northeastern U.S. was 1954. On Aug. 31, Hurricane Carol hit the eastern tip of Long Island as a Category 3 hurricane.
Rainfall from Hurricane Agnes (1972) August 31, 1954: Hurricane Carol makes landfall on Long Island and produces wind gusts of 120 miles per hour (190 km/h) on Montauk Point. [3] On eastern Long Island near where Carol made landfall, a pressure of 960 mbar is recorded. [32] Winds on the island gust to 120 mph (195 km/h).
The first edition of the Ava-Look included the news that neighbors had survived a brush with Hurricane Carol in August 1954. You were inspired by Brenda Starr, a comic strip (1940-2011) reporter ...