Fearing that Rodriguez would obtain Getting infra-red lock-on and shoot him down with an AIM-9 , Sayhood attempted to disengage using a split-s. Rodriguez did n't follow Sayhood 's manoeuver , and observed him eject just prior to his MiG impacting the ground - he 'd commenced his escape maneuver too low .

Additionally , rainfall in Cuba brought Bringing relief to an 8 month long drought impacting Influence the region .

First impacting Influence the islands of the Lesser Antilles , Dean 's path through the Caribbean devastated Destroying agricultural crops , particularly those of Martinique and Jamaica .

Despite moderate wind shear impacting Influence the system , Colin reached Arriving a peak intensity of 60 mph ( 95 km/h ) on August 5 .

As Gabrielle was impacting the east coast of Mexico , Hurricane Flossie in the Eastern Pacific was brushing the Baja Peninsula .

After impacting Influence the US , Helene produced Manufacturing strong winds and heavy rain across much of Atlantic Canada .

Prior to impacting China , 147,000 people were evacuated Removing from potentially affected regions .

In all , 3.2 million U.S. residences and businesses in 12 states experienced power outages Damaging , with the storm Catastrophe also impacting Influence three Canadian provinces .