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The 31st and final tropical cyclone, 30th named storm, 14th hurricane, and record-tying seventh major hurricane of the record-breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, Iota originated as a tropical wave that moved into the Eastern Caribbean on November 10.
Nov 18, 2020 · MACIZO DE PEÑAS BLANCAS, Nicaragua — The devastation caused by Hurricane Iota became clearer Wednesday as images emerged showing piles of wind-tossed lumber that used to be homes and concrete...
Nov 17, 2020 · EPA. Before making landfall in Nicaragua, Iota had brought high winds and flooding to Colombia's Caribbean coast. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Iota was now a category two...
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Hurricane Iota is a category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, moving toward the west near 10 mph. It is expected to make landfall in northeastern Nicaragua and eastern Honduras tonight, bringing catastrophic winds, storm surge, and rainfall.
A little more strengthening is possible today with fairly light shear and warm waters before Iota makes landfall tonight. Rapid weakening is anticipated over central America, and Iota should dissipate in a couple of days. The hurricane is moving westward at 9 kt.
Nov 18, 2020 · CNN — Iota is now considered the strongest storm to hit Nicaragua in the country’s history and has killed six people, according to the Nicaraguan government. Four adults and two minors are dead,...
