Hurricane Bud
| Category 3 hurricane (SSHS) | |||
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| Duration | July 11 – July 16 | ||
| Peak intensity | 125 mph (205 km/h), 953 mbar (hPa) | ||
On July 11, after over a month of inactivity, a disturbance off the Peninsula of Baja California developed into a tropical depression. It moved west-northwestward for its entire duration, quickly intensifying into a tropical storm and hurricane. A clear, well-defined eye developed, and Bud became the first major hurricane of the season. On July 13, the hurricane attained peak winds of 125 mph (205 km/h), although cooler waters and stable air caused a marked weakening trend. By July 15, Bud weakened to tropical depression status, and the next day it degenerated into a remnant low pressure area. The remnants of Bud produced light rainfall across Hawaii.
Read more about this topic: List Of Storms In The 2006 Pacific Hurricane Season
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