July 27, 2020

Andrew Campbell 

The U.S. National Hurricane Center stated that Hanna made landfall at 5 PM on July 25 at Padre Island as a Category 1 hurricane with sustained fierce winds of 90 mph. By 1 a.m. on July 26, Hanna had weakened into a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center stated that Hanna weakened into a tropical depression as it moved from southern Texas to northeastern Mexico on July 26, leaving heavy rain with totals of 6 to 12 inches and up to 16 inches and flash flooding.

By the evening of July 26, Hanna was weakened into a tropical depression with winds of 35 mph and was slowly dying over the mountains of northern Mexico. The US National Hurricane Center said Hanna destroyed boats, flooded streets, and knocked out power to parts of south Texas. However, no deaths or serious injuries have been reported in Texas or Mexico.

On July 25, Texas Governor Greg Abbott mentioned in a news conference that any hurricane would be an enormous challenge, complicated and even more severe, because of its sweeping through the most challenged area for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meanwhile, hurricane Douglas was reported on July 26 to bring heavy rains and surf as it passed near the islands of Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau in Hawaii.