Hurricane Gilbert 1988 The storm made its first landfall on the east coast of Jamaica at 10:00 am on Monday, September 12. As it began its passage over the island the eye measured about 15 miles across. Wind speeds averaging 75 mph gusting to 127 mph, were recorded in the Kingston Metropolitan Area. As the eye exited western Jamaica at 6 p.m., it intensified further (888mb) and was identified as a Category 5 Hurricane, the most severe.Jamaica
1980 August Hurricane Allen - Caused 8 deaths and an estimated 200 million dollars’ worth of damage - Hardest hit areas along north coast - Banana crops destroyed - 4000-5000 left homeless Source: https://goo.gl/EgjKLP Jamaica
1980 August Hurricane Allen - Caused 8 deaths and an estimated 200 million dollars’ worth of damage - Hardest hit areas along north coast - Banana crops destroyed - 4000-5000 left homeless Source: https://goo.gl/EgjKLP Jamaica