Hurricane Seventeen
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| Duration | October 31 – November 7 | ||
| Peak intensity | 75 mph (120 km/h), 988 mbar (hPa) | ||
A large extratropical storm over the North Atlantic formed a subtropical storm on October 31 south of Newfoundland. It moved southeast, gaining tropical characteristics and strength on the way. It reached hurricane strength on November 4, peaking as a minimal Category 1 storm while approaching the Azores, but weakened prior to passing through the islands. "Seventeen" lost its tropical characteristics on November 7.
Read more about this topic: 1969 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Storms
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