Hurricane Ivan 2004

on September 5th, Ivan was a category 1 hurricane located about 930 miles east southeast of Barbados to late on the 7th, regular, relevant and reliable information on Ivan was disseminated. Between the late morning and early afternoon Sunday September 5th Ivan underwent rapid intensification to become the fourth major hurricane of the season. This, in combination with the fact Ivan was still moving rapidly westward represented a significant forecasting challenge. A hurricane watch became effective for Barbados from 5 pm on September 5th, and local interests were advised to monitor the progress and development of this dangerous and potentially destructive hurricane.
Ivan lashed Barbados with strong tropical storm force winds and inflicted more than $5.0 million in structural damage. The maximum sustained winds recorded at the Meteorological Office was 69.5 mph, with gusts to 92mph. Rainfall amounts measured across the island were not large, with less than one inch falling in most areas. One-person was found dead, but it is unsure whether the single recorded loss of life was directly attributable to Ivan. A total of 531 houses receiving damage, ranging from mild to severe, with 43 of these falling into the severe category of being completely destroyed. Many homes lost their roofs; most coastal roads severely damaged due to erosion caused by the storm surge and wave action

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WMO 2005