What was Hurricane Belle?
Q: What was Hurricane Belle?
A: Hurricane Belle was a Category 3 Atlantic tropical cyclone in August 1976.
Q: How fast were the winds of Hurricane Belle?
A: At one point, Hurricane Belle had winds around 120 miles per hour (190 kilometres per hour).
Q: When did Hurricane Belle become a tropical storm?
A: Hurricane Belle became a tropical storm on August 7.
Q: What happened on August 9?
A: On August 9, Hurricane Belle's winds peaked at 120 miles per hour (190 kilometres per hour).
Q: Why were hurricane watches issued?
A: Hurricane watches were issued from Georgia to Maine because of Hurricane Belle's proximity.
Q: What was the impact of Hurricane Belle on the East Coast of the United States?
A: Hurricane Belle brushed the North Carolina coast with gale-force winds and took twelve lives when it struck the East Coast of the United States. Damage was $100 million.
Q: Where did Hurricane Belle come ashore?
A: Hurricane Belle came ashore as a minimal hurricane near Jones Beach on Long Island, New York. Just after crossing the Long Island Sound, it came ashore as a strong tropical storm near Bridgeport and New Haven, Connecticut.
