2005 storm in Uruguay
| Formed | August 23, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Dissipated | August 24, 2005 |
| Lowest pressure | 980 mb (28.94 inHg) |
| Highest winds | 200 km/h (120 mph; 110 kn) |
| Fatalities | 8 total |
| Areas affected | Southern Uruguay |
In 2005, a heavy storm swept across southern Uruguay from 23 to 24 August.
Facts
The storm started at the River Plate, entered Uruguayan territory at Kiyú (San José) and moved towards Juanicó (Canelones), where it died down.[1]
The strongest winds reached a speed of 200 km/h. Destruction was severe in many locations affected.[1]
8 people were dead, a high number of fatalities for a small country like Uruguay.[1]
Aftermath
Meteorologists considered this to be an extratropical cyclone.[1]
Many years later, Uruguayan people keep commenting this cyclone as the worst they remember.[1]
See also
- 2012 storm in Uruguay
References
External links
- Official report on the 2005 storm (Spanish)