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Hurricane Paul (2006)
Track & history
Peak wind
105 mph / 165 km/h
Min pressure
970 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
La Reforma
Storm history
Paul formed in the East Pacific in October 2006 and peaked as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 970 mb. It made landfall near La Reforma, Mexico. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-10-21 06:00 | 15.7°N 105.6°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2006-10-21 12:00 | 15.8°N 106.5°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2006-10-21 18:00 | 15.8°N 107.4°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2006-10-22 00:00 | 15.8°N 108.1°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2006-10-22 06:00 | 15.8°N 108.8°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2006-10-22 12:00 | 15.8°N 109.5°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2006-10-22 18:00 | 15.8°N 110.2°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 994 mb |
| 2006-10-23 00:00 | 15.9°N 110.8°W | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 980 mb |
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| 2006-10-23 06:00 | 16.1°N 111.3°W | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 973 mb |
| 2006-10-23 12:00 | 16.3°N 111.4°W | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 970 mb |
| 2006-10-23 18:00 | 16.7°N 111.6°W | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h | 978 mb |
| 2006-10-24 00:00 | 17.3°N 111.8°W | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 979 mb |
| 2006-10-24 06:00 | 18.0°N 111.9°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 987 mb |
| 2006-10-24 12:00 | 18.8°N 111.9°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 992 mb |
| 2006-10-24 18:00 | 19.8°N 111.5°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 998 mb |
| 2006-10-25 00:00 | 20.8°N 111.0°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2006-10-25 06:00 | 21.7°N 110.3°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2006-10-25 12:00 | 22.6°N 109.3°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1001 mb |
| 2006-10-25 18:00 | 23.7°N 108.1°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 2006-10-26 00:00 | 24.5°N 108.1°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 2006-10-26 04:00 | 24.8°N 108.1°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 2006-10-26 06:00 | 25.0°N 108.1°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1008 mb |
Hurricane Paul 2006 FAQ
Did Hurricane Paul 2006 make landfall?
Yes. Paul made landfall near La Reforma, Mexico on Oct 26 2006, with sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Paul get in 2006?
Paul peaked as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 970 mb.
When did Paul form and dissipate?
Paul was first tracked on Oct 21 2006 and last tracked on Oct 26 2006, about 5 days in all.