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 Hurricane Hugo approaching the Lesser Antilles on 28 September | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 16–21 September 1989 |
| Category 4 major hurricane | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 140 mph (220 km/h) |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 46 |
| Damage | $4.01 billion (1989 USD) |
| Areas affected | Lesser Antilles, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic |
Part of the 1989 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Hurricane Hugo brought major devastation to the Caribbean during the 1989 Atlantic hurricane season.