• While in its early stages, Janet passed just south of Barbados on September 22, the first hurricane to strike the island in 57 years; maximum winds on the south side of the island were estimated by locals at 110-120 mph. There were 38 deaths reported on Barbados.

On September 23 Janet passed directly between Grenada and Carriacou in the Grenadines, killing another 122 people in this island chain. St. Vincent was leveled and St. Lucia suffered significant coastal damage.

The costs then where estimated at a massive $2.8 million (1955 USD) of damage was estimated throughout the Lesser Antilles.