Wikipedia article of the day for May 6, 2026

The Wikipedia article of the day for May 6, 2026 is Hurricane Joaquin.
Hurricane Joaquin was a powerful tropical cyclone in 2015 and one of the strongest hurricanes on record to affect the Bahamas. It evolved from a non-tropical low to a tropical depression, becoming a Category 4 major hurricane on the Saffir–Simpson scale on October 1. On October 3, Joaquin acquired sustained winds of 155 mph (250 km/h). Between October 1 and 3, it caused extensive damage on Acklins, Crooked Island, Long Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador Island. Prolonged, intense winds brought down trees and power lines, and unroofed homes. Flooding persisted for days after the hurricane's departure. Relief efforts were hampered by heavy damage to airstrips and flooded roads. The Turks and Caicos Islands, Cuba, and Haiti were all severely affected. Over the Southeastern United States, a separate storm system drew tremendous moisture from the hurricane, leading to catastrophic flooding in South Carolina. Over its lifetime, Joaquin killed 34 people and caused US$120 million in damage.