Hurricane Lane was the thirteenth named storm, ninth hurricane, and sixth major hurricane of the 2006 Pacific hurricane season. Lane developed on September 13 from a tropical wave to the south of Mexico. It moved northwestward, parallel to the coast of Mexico, and steadily intensified in an area conducive to further strengthening. After turning to the northeast, Lane attained peak winds of 125 mph, and made landfall in the state of Sinaloa at peak strength. It rapidly weakened and dissipated on September 17, and later brought precipitation to southern part of Texas.
About Hurricane Lane (2006) in brief
Hurricane Lane was the thirteenth named storm, ninth hurricane, and sixth major hurricane of the 2006 Pacific hurricane season. Lane developed on September 13 from a tropical wave to the south of Mexico. It moved northwestward, parallel to the coast of Mexico, and steadily intensified in an area conducive to further strengthening. After turning to the northeast, Lane attained peak winds of 125 mph, and made landfall in the state of Sinaloa at peak strength. It rapidly weakened and dissipated on September 17, and later brought precipitation to southern part of the U.S. state of Texas. Throughout its path, Lane resulted in four deaths and moderate damage. Damage across the country totaled USD 2.2 billion, or USD 206 million. In all 40,400 tourists were evacuated from the Mexican coastline, and there were 5million homes and 21million people in 21 states threatened by the system.
The remnants of Lane later moved into Texas, United States. It was the strongest Pacific hurricane to make landfall in Mexico since Hurricane Kenna of 2002, and caused moderate flooding in Acapulco, resulting in mudslides in some areas. In all, an estimated 4,320 homes were affected by the hurricane, with about 248,000 people affected. The storm was the most intense hurricane to strike Mexico since Kenna in the 2002 season, with winds of up to 115 mph (185 km/h) and sustained winds of 100 mph (150 m/h). It was also the most powerful hurricane to hit Mexico in more than 30 years. It caused $1.2 billion in damage, including $1 billion in losses to homes and businesses, and $200 million in economic losses.
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