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Hurricane Omar (2008), it was one of the strong hurricane of Atlantic hurricane season 2008. it also took an uncommon turn from southwest to northeast. Omar was 15th tropical storm, seventh numbered and was also fourth major hurricane of that season.
Statistics
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Active Dates
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October 13, - October 18, 2008
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category
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Category 4 Hurricane
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Highest winds
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135 mph (215 km/h) (1-minute sustained)
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Lowest pressure
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958 mbar (hPa; 28.29 inHg)
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Fatalities
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2 indirect
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Damage
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At least $60 million (2008 USD)
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Areas affected
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Venezuela, ABC islands, SSS Islands, Puerto Rico, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, and the Virgin Islands
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