Tropical Storm Marco (2008) facts for kids
| Tropical storm (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Tropical Storm Marco near peak intensity
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| Formed | October 6, 2008 |
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| Dissipated | October 7, 2008 |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 65 mph (100 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 998 mbar (hPa); 29.47 inHg |
| Fatalities | None reported |
| Damage | Minimal |
| Areas affected | Mexico |
| Part of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Tropical Storm Marco was the smallest tropical cyclone ever. It was the 13th named storm of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season. Marco started from a large storm over the northwestern Caribbean Sea during late September 2008. It later became a tropical depression. Marco reached its peak strength with winds of 65 miles per hour (100 km/h) on October 7. Marco hit land near Misantla, Veracruz. Because it was a very small storm, Marco caused little damage.
Images for kids
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Tropical Storms Marco (center), Norbert (bottom left), and the low that would eventually become Odile (bottom) on October 6.
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Marco shortly after being upgraded to a tropical storm on October 6
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