&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:19970604_1800Z_GOES9_vis_01E.png) Satellite image of the storm on June 4 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | June 1, 1997 |
| Dissipated | June 7, 1997 |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 50 mph (85 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 998 mbar (hPa); 29.47 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 4 |
| Missing | 2 |
| Areas affected | Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1997 Pacific hurricane season | |
Tropical Storm Andres is one of only three tropical cyclones on record to strike El Salvador. The first named storm of the active 1997 Pacific hurricane season, Andres formed on June 1 off the coast of Mexico. It initially moved toward the coast, although a change in steering winds turned the storm toward Mexico and Guatemala. After passing just offshore, Andres again changed direction toward the southeast, gradually weakening in the process. On June 7, it turned toward and hit El Salvador before dissipating. The storm brought rainfall to coastlines along much of its path, destroying some houses and inflicted damage. Two fishermen were reported missing in Nicaragua due to high seas, and there were four deaths in El Salvador.