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Hurricane Erika (2003)
Track & history
Peak wind
75 mph / 120 km/h
Min pressure
986 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Valle Hermoso
Storm history
Erika formed in the Atlantic in August 2003 and peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 986 mb. It made landfall near Valle Hermoso, Mexico. The system was tracked for 2 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-14 18:00 | 26.4°N 83.3°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1011 mb |
| 2003-08-15 00:00 | 26.6°N 85.7°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1008 mb |
| 2003-08-15 06:00 | 26.4°N 88.3°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1008 mb |
| 2003-08-15 12:00 | 26.1°N 90.5°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 2003-08-15 18:00 | 26.0°N 92.5°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 1001 mb |
| 2003-08-16 00:00 | 25.9°N 94.4°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 995 mb |
| 2003-08-16 06:00 | 25.6°N 96.2°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 988 mb |
| 2003-08-16 10:30 | 25.3°N 97.4°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 986 mb |
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| 2003-08-16 12:00 | 25.2°N 97.6°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 988 mb |
| 2003-08-16 18:00 | 24.8°N 98.9°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 2003-08-17 00:00 | 24.7°N 100.3°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1008 mb |
Hurricane Erika 2003 FAQ
Did Hurricane Erika 2003 make landfall?
Yes. Erika made landfall near Valle Hermoso, Mexico on Aug 16 2003, with sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Erika get in 2003?
Erika peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 986 mb.
When did Erika form and dissipate?
Erika was first tracked on Aug 14 2003 and last tracked on Aug 17 2003, about 2 days in all.