Hurricane Jimena

The name Jimena has been used for six tropical cyclones in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

  • 1979's Tropical Storm Jimena — formed further south than any other eastern Pacific tropical cyclone on record.
  • 1985's Hurricane Jimena — remained at sea
  • 1991's Hurricane Jimena — remained at sea
  • 1997's Hurricane Jimena — formed fairly far east
  • Hurricane Jimena (2003) — remained at sea for its entire lifetime. Entered the Central Pacific days after forming, crossed the International Dateline and dissipated there.
  • Hurricane Jimena (2009) — struck Baja California.

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