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Anniv. of Most Powerful Hurricane

By Jesse Ferrell, AccuWeather meteorologist and senior weather editor

Published Oct 21, 2006 2:36 PM EST | Updated Oct 23, 2006 8:48 PM EST

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One year ago this week, the most powerful hurricane ever in the Atlantic basin was spawned. One year ago today, Hurricane Wilma [WikiPedia] was pounding the Yucatan. Then she took a severe turn towards the Northeast, passing over Florida with 134 mph winds, then combining with an incoming front to bring 38-foot waves offshore and more than two feet of snow with 100 mph winds in the Northeast.

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Below is a graphic which lists Wilma's Greatest Hits:

- Lowest Pressure in an Atlantic Storm (882 mb)
- Largest Electrical Disruption in Florida History
- $20.6 Billion Damages (3rd Costliest)
- 9-Foot Storm Surge

You can see a list of all of my blog entries on Hurricane Wilma below.

Mysterious 2 Appears in Wilma Radar
Saffir: Miami Window Damage Unusual
Nor'easter / Wilma's Greatest Hits
Super or Not, It's Got 28-Foot Waves
Hurricane Wilma Damage Photos
36-Foot Waves, 134 mph Winds
Superstorm 2005 In Progress
Latest News on Wilma FL Hit
NASA Spies Heavy Rain in 3-D
Wilma Spawns Tornadoes in Cuba
Wilma Yucatan Damage Photos
The Perfect Storm II?
Wilma's Eye Close-Up and News
36 Foot Waves: Wilma Thrashes Gulf
Hurricane Wilma Pounds Yucatan
Hurricane Wilma's Eye Expands
Mexican Radar Shows Wilma's Eye
Wilma Proves Deadly in Caribbean
Cat-5 Wilma Most Powerful Ever!
Hurricane Wilma's Probabilities

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