Weather Quiz

Hurricane Vince on October 9, 2005

True or False:

On October 11 2005, the Iberian Peninsula observed its first known tropical cyclone.

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Answer to question from October 5:

C.  Opal

Hurricane Opal made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast on October 4, 1995 where it caused significant damage.  It then quickly tracked northeast and brought significant weather to the Mid-Atlantic Region including significant rainfall and several tornadoes.  The name “Opal” was subsequently retired from future use meaning there will never be another storm named “Opal.”  Hurricane Gloria occurred in 1985 while Hurricanes Bertha and Fran came in 1996.