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Hurricane Ginger facts for kids

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Hurricane Ginger is the second longest-lasting Atlantic hurricane on record. It started September 6, 1971 and lasted until October 5. The storm struck eastern North Carolina on September 30, causing $10 million in damage. Peak winds were 110 miles per hour during Ginger's life.

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  • GingerSep2719711904UTCESSA9

    This ESSA 9 weather satellite image of Hurricane Ginger was taken on September 27, 1971 at 1904 UTC

  • Ginger 1971 rainfall

    Rainfall from Ginger

  • Ginger damage

    Aerial view of a beach in North Carolina after Ginger

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Huracán Ginger para niños

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