&sq=&lang=&file=File:Fernanda_1993-08-11_2300Z.png) Hurricane Fernanda near peak intensity on August 11 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | August 9, 1993 |
| Dissipated | August 19, 1993 |
| Category 4 major hurricane | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 145 mph (230 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 934 mbar (hPa); 27.58 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | None reported |
| Areas affected | Hawaii |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1993 Pacific hurricane season | |
Hurricane Fernanda was the first significant hurricane threat to Hawaii since Hurricane Iniki struck in September 1992. The sixth named storm and third major hurricane of the 1993 Pacific hurricane season, Fernanda developed on August 9 off the coast of Mexico from a tropical wave. Throughout its life, it was a large system, and the hurricane reached peak winds of 145 mph (233 km/h). After weakening slightly, Fernanda restrengthened and was expected to move across the Hawaiian Islands. Instead, the hurricane slowed its forward motion and turned away from the state, although it still produced high waves along the eastern shore of the islands. Several homes were damaged, and the surf damaged coastal roads. The storm also contributed to rainfall across the state, and minor flooding occurred in Kauai. Fernanda became extratropical on August 19, and after turning to the northeast became absorbed by a cold front.