Hurricane Charley was the first of four separate hurricanes to impact or strike Florida during 2004, along with Frances, Ivan and Jeanne, as well as one of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the United States. It was the third named storm, the second hurricane, and the second major hurricane of the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season. Charley lasted from August 9 to 15, and at its peak intensity it attained 150 mph (240 km/h) winds, making it a strong Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir–Simpson scale. It made landfall in Southwest Florida at maximum strength, becoming the strongest hurricane to hit the United States since Hurricane Andrew struck Florida in 1992 and tied with Hurricane Ian as the strongest hurricane to hit southwest Florida in recorded history. Category 4 hurricane: peak winds of 150 mph (130 knots), lowest pressure 941 mb. August 9 – August 15, 2004. Landfalls: August 13 at 120 mph, 22.7°N 82.6°W; August 13 at 150 mph, 26.6°N 82.2°W; August 13 at 145 mph, 26.9°N 82.1°W; August 14 at 80 mph, 33.0°N 79.4°W; August 14 at 75 mph, 33.8°N 78.7°W. Accumulated cyclone energy: 10.6. Wiki link Track: NOAA National Hurricane Center, HURDAT2 best track AL032004 (public domain).