&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Klaus_1984-11-09_1500Z.png) Hurricane Klaus at peak intensity northeast of the Leeward Islands on November 9 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | November 5, 1984 |
| Extratropical | November 13 |
| Dissipated | November 16, 1984 |
| Category 1 hurricane | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 90 mph (150 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 971 mbar (hPa); 28.67 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 2 direct |
| Damage | $152 million (1984 USD) |
| Areas affected | Puerto Rico, Leeward Islands |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1984 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Hurricane Klaus was a North Atlantic hurricane that hit the Leeward Islands from the west in November of the 1984 Atlantic hurricane season. Forming from a broad area of low pressure on November 5, Klaus maintained a northeast movement throughout much of its path. After making landfall on extreme eastern Puerto Rico, it passed to the north of the Leeward Islands, resulting in strong southwesterly winds and rough seas. Klaus attained hurricane status and reached peak winds of 90 mph (145 km/h) before becoming extratropical over cooler waters on November 13. The storm dropped heavy rainfall in Puerto Rico, causing minor flooding and light damage. Klaus caused heavy marine damage in the Leeward Islands, including wrecking at least three ships. The Virgin Islands experienced heavy damage as well.