Hurricane Winifred (TG)

Hurricane Winifred was the second-most powerful tropical cyclone in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on record, just behind Hurricane Patricia in 2015. Winifred was also one of the most powerful hurricanes worldwide on record, reaching winds of 195 mph, and one of the most intense, reaching a pressure of 876 millibars. Winifred made a direct landfall in Manzanillo, Mexico, causing mass destruction and hundreds of fatalities, as winds equivalent to high-end EF4 tornado strength rushed through the city. A storm surge of 38.5 ft was recorded in Manzanillo as well, which was one of the highest storm surges ever recorded. Winifred's damages were estimated at $10 billion (2022 USD), making it the costliest Pacific hurricane on record. Winifred's death toll was 894, with around 300 people still missing. Most of these fatalities occurred in Colima and Jalisco. The death toll still remains disputed.

Meteorological history
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Impacts
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Aftermath
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Retirement
At the 45th session of the RA IV Hurricane Committee, the WMO announced that the name Winifred was retired and would be replaced with the name Wilhelmina for the 2028 season.