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Hurricane Paula (2010)
Track & history
Peak wind
105 mph / 165 km/h
Min pressure
981 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Puerto Lempira
Storm history
Paula formed in the Atlantic in October 2010 and peaked as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 981 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Puerto Lempira, Honduras and last near Minas de Matahambre, Cuba. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- 2010-10-11 12:00 UTCLandfall near Puerto Lempira, Honduras · 50 mph / 85 km/h
- 2010-10-14 15:00 UTCLandfall near Minas de Matahambre, Cuba · 65 mph / 100 km/h
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-11 00:00 | 13.9°N 81.8°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 2010-10-11 06:00 | 14.4°N 82.5°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 2010-10-11 12:00 | 15.0°N 83.2°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2010-10-11 18:00 | 15.7°N 83.8°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 1001 mb |
| 2010-10-12 00:00 | 16.5°N 84.4°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2010-10-12 06:00 | 17.3°N 85.0°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 991 mb |
| 2010-10-12 12:00 | 18.1°N 85.6°W | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 986 mb |
| 2010-10-12 18:00 | 18.8°N 85.9°W | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 981 mb |
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| 2010-10-13 00:00 | 19.6°N 86.0°W | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 981 mb |
| 2010-10-13 06:00 | 20.3°N 86.0°W | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 984 mb |
| 2010-10-13 12:00 | 20.9°N 85.9°W | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 987 mb |
| 2010-10-13 18:00 | 21.4°N 85.8°W | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2010-10-14 00:00 | 21.8°N 85.6°W | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 993 mb |
| 2010-10-14 06:00 | 22.2°N 85.2°W | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 995 mb |
| 2010-10-14 12:00 | 22.6°N 84.5°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 999 mb |
| 2010-10-14 15:00 | 22.7°N 83.9°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2010-10-14 18:00 | 22.8°N 83.5°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 1001 mb |
| 2010-10-15 00:00 | 22.9°N 82.0°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2010-10-15 06:00 | 22.9°N 80.9°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1008 mb |
| 2010-10-15 12:00 | 22.9°N 79.9°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1009 mb |
| 2010-10-15 18:00 | 23.0°N 79.1°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1009 mb |
Hurricane Paula 2010 FAQ
Did Hurricane Paula 2010 make landfall?
Yes. Paula made landfall near Puerto Lempira, Honduras on Oct 11 2010, and near Minas de Matahambre, Cuba on Oct 14 2010, with sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Paula get in 2010?
Paula peaked as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 981 mb.
When did Paula form and dissipate?
Paula was first tracked on Oct 11 2010 and last tracked on Oct 15 2010, about 5 days in all.