Hurricane Erin (1989)
| Category 2 hurricane (SSHWS/NWS) | |
.JPG) Erin near peak intensity | |
| Formed | August 18, 1989 |
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| Dissipated | August 27, 1989 |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 105 mph (165 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 968 mbar (hPa); 28.59 inHg |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Damage | None |
| Areas affected | None |
| Part of the 1989 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Hurricane Erin (1989) was a category 2 hurricane that did not affect land. Erin was the fifth named storm and third hurricane in the 1989 Atlantic Hurricane season. It had winds of 105 mph and a minimum pressure of 968 mbar.
Meteorological History
On August 16, a well organized tropical wave moved off the coast of Africa based on satellite images. The next day it weakened, but on August 18, it regained it's strength and later on August 18 was upgraded to Tropical Depression Five. On August 19, it was upgraded to Tropical Storm Erin. By August 22, Erin reached hurricane status. Erin strengthened to a category 2 hurricane on August 23 and later reached peak intensity with winds of 105 mph and a minimum pressure of 968 mbar. Early on August 24, Erin weakened back to a category 1 hurricane and weakened to a tropical storm on August 25. Erin dissipated on August 27.