Hurricane Edith
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| Category 2 hurricane | |
|---|---|
| Formed | August 29, 2023 |
| Winds | 1-minute sustained: 255 km/h (160 mph) |
| Areas affected | Lower Aseu, Marivista, Janapa, Ossinia Southwestern Zamastan |
Hurricane Edith is an ongoing Cantalle hurricane. It is the fifth named storm and second hurricane of the 2023 hurricane season. Edith originated from a vigorous tropical wave off the coast of Adula that was first identified by ZOAC on August 29th, 2023. The tropical wave gradually became more organized and obtained gale-force winds on August 30th before organizing into Tropical Storm Edith. On the 31st, Edith strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane, reaching an initial peak of 85 mph (137 km/h), with a minimum central pressure of 987 mbar (hPa; 29.15 inHg).