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One of the worst hurricanes to hit Jamaica was Hurricane Gilbert in 1988. It was a Category 3 hurricane with wind speeds reaching up to 175 mph, causing widespread destruction and loss of life on the island.
Hurricane Gilbert was in all of the categories .
Hurricane Sandy hit Jamaica on October 24, 2012.
Hurricane Irene did not cause any direct fatalities in Jamaica. However, the storm did result in significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture on the island.
Hurricane Sandy formed in the Caribbean on October 22, 2012 and made its first landfall in Jamaica on October 24.
One of the worst hurricanes to hit Jamaica was Hurricane Gilbert in 1988. It was a Category 3 hurricane with wind speeds reaching up to 175 mph, causing widespread destruction and loss of life on the island.
Hurricane Gilbert was in all of the categories .
Hurricane Sandy hit Jamaica on October 24, 2012.
Gilbert was a 1988 storm.
Hurricane Gilbert struck Jamaica in September 1988, causing significant damage, particularly in the parishes of St. Catherine and Manchester. The storm brought heavy rainfall and strong winds, leading to flooding and destruction across various areas. Other affected parishes included Kingston, St. Andrew, and St. Thomas, but St. Catherine was among the hardest hit. The hurricane is remembered for its devastating impact on the island's infrastructure and agriculture.
Hurricane Sandy first struck Jamaica on October 24, 2012.
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Hurricane Irene did not cause any direct fatalities in Jamaica. However, the storm did result in significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture on the island.
Hurricane Gilbert, which occurred in September 1988, primarily affected Jamaica, where it made landfall as a powerful Category 5 storm. After passing through Jamaica, it continued to impact the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, causing significant damage. The storm also affected parts of the Gulf Coast of the United States, particularly Texas, although its impact there was less severe compared to Jamaica and Mexico.
Hurricane Gilbert first made landfall in Jamaica on September 12, 1988, with the northern coast being the first area to feel its effects. The parish of Saint Mary was among the first to experience the hurricane's destructive winds and heavy rainfall. As the storm moved inland, it caused widespread damage across the island, impacting many communities.
Hurricane Gilbert had peak winds of 185 mph.
Kingston is specifically mentioned, see link below: