 Adolph at peak intensity on May 29 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | May 25, 2001 |
| Dissipated | June 1, 2001 |
| Category 4 major hurricane | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 145 mph (230 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 940 mbar (hPa); 27.76 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | None |
| Damage | None |
| Areas affected | Southwestern and Western Mexico |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2001 Pacific hurricane season | |
Hurricane Adolph was the first and one of only two East Pacific hurricanes in May to reach Category 4 strength on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale since record keeping began in the East Pacific, with the other being Amanda of 2014.[1] Adolph was the first depression of the season, forming on May 25; it became a hurricane two days later. After rapidly intensifying, Adolph became the most powerful storm in terms of maximum sustained winds this season, along with Hurricane Juliette.[2] The storm briefly threatened land before dissipating on June 1, after moving over colder waters.
- ^ Gary Padgett (2001). "Monthly Global Tropical Cyclone Summary for May 01". Retrieved 2007-02-11.
- ^ Franklin, Stewart; Avila, Beven; Lawrence, Pasch (2001). "2001 Pacific Hurricane Season Summary". Retrieved 2007-02-14.