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27132_GreatMosqueofGaza | great mosque arabic known arabic largest oldest mosque located old city believed stand site ancient temple site byzantines erect church 5th century muslim conquest 7th century transformed mosque described beautiful arab 10th century toppled earthquake built cathedral dedicated john baptist destroyed rebuilt mosque early 13th century destroyed soon restored destroyed earthquake end century great mosque restored ottomans roughly years later severely damaged british bombardment world war mosque restored location great mosque situated quarter downtown eastern end southeast palestine square located adjacent south northeast east street girls school history byzantine era according tradition mosque stands site temple dedicated god fertility toppled book judges later temple dedicated god rain grain erected local legend today claims buried present mosque building constructed large byzantine church empress possible church built emperor based jewish inscription carved upper tier building columns suggested late 19th century upper pillars building brought 3rd century jewish discovery 6th century port 1960s local use column addition inscription column depicted surrounded decorative inscription read son jacob hebrew greek church appeared map mosaic created islamic era byzantine church transformed mosque 7th century generals early period rule mosque alternatively named honor muslim conquest palestine rule arab wrote great mosque beautiful mosque december earthquake caused pinnacle mosque collapse conquered built cathedral dedicated john baptist atop ruins church decree jerusalem william tyre descriptions grand churches mentioned today believed portions formed control destroyed cathedral reconstructed mosque 13th century destroyed rebuilt earthquake caused collapse extensive renovations centered undertaken governor din later governor city commissioned restoration great mosque finally rebuilt mosque completely muslim noted mosque existence fine friday mosque says mosque built inscriptions mosque bear signatures dated dated dated dated 16th century mosque restored apparent damage previous century ottomans commissioned restoration built city control palestine interior bears inscription ottoman governor brother deposed dating modern era western travelers late 19th century reported great mosque structure worthy historical architectural note severely damaged allied forces attacking ottoman positions world war british claimed ottoman munitions stored mosque destruction caused munitions ignited bombardment supervision mayor restored held mass demonstration involving local muslims christians great mosque order rally support elections participation government increase number people rally ordered quarters temporarily close ancient relief inscriptions jewish religious symbols allegedly away intentionally stage battle palestinian organizations mosque shot dead gunmen june retaliation killing official presidential guard earlier day mosque active serves emotional physical support base residents focal point palestinian pride architecture great mosque area square metres general structure constructed local marine sandstone known mosque forms large courtyard surrounded rounded arches later ottomans south southeastern sides building expanded door mosque inscription containing sultan inscriptions containing names interior building transformed mosque cathedral previous construction completely replaced mosque facade arched entrance typical piece ecclesiastical architecture columns mosque compound retain italian gothic style columns identified elements ancient reused construction material era forming mosque internally wall surfaces painted marble western door dome floors covered tiles columns marble capitals built style central nave groin vaulted bay separated pointed transverse arches rectangular profiles nave arcades carried piers engaged column face sitting raised mosque groin vaulted noted great mosque white marble pulpit exists today small mosque inscription dating containing governor ottoman rule mosque known square shaped lower half octagonal upper half typical architectural style constructed stone base upper hanging balcony including upper half pinnacle tiles frequently renewed simple springs octagonal stone drum light construction similar levant stands end eastern bay church transformed base | Great Mosque of Gaza | Art and architecture | Architecture | Architecture – Religious |
27347_ChauSayTevoda | temple located east directly south victory way pre dates post dates built century hindu temple period temple dedicated unique types female sculptures images temple interpreted built reign father ruled temple dilapidated state elements lying scattered embankment elements restoration work carried chinese team restoration project sponsored temple reopened late location temple located northeast ancient capital east gate directly south victory way pre dates post dates road temple opposite metres east gate away metres bridge built carved stones temple ruins vicinity bridge river flowing beneath view shifting nature course river history temple reconstructed basis elements temple randomly lying site restoration chinese team restoration project sponsored originally temple partly built century reign king structures reign temple built hindu kings 11th 12th centuries predominantly hindu deities representation images interpreted built reign father ruled features built plan linked entrance hall similar hindu temples built india particularly temple towers cardinal signs entrance east raised bridge long hall links central chamber temple elegant flower decorations temple consists central tower attached achieved chamber small size libraries southern northern sides enclosed compound wall towers east raised causeway leads river sculptures depict fairly good condition main deity temple sculptures temple totally time ceiling collapsed led deterioration lotus posture flanked entrance door leads incomplete eastern oriented western direction roof second lateral southern extension fully restored main figure cross legged posture seated high platform flanked carvings interpreted king figure umbrella cover tree carvings depicting episodes life seen northern door eastern notable bass relief heroine epic seated posture altar flanked female small monkey form carved sitting posture facing offering ring wall built stones temple existed past disappeared temple dilapidated state elements lying scattered embankment elements restoration project initiated temple reopened late fully accessible | Chau Say Tevoda | Art and architecture | Architecture | Architecture – Religious |
27608_Bishop'sPalace,Wells | wells bishop palace accompanying wells english county somerset adjacent home wells years designated english_heritage grade listed building building palace started wells chapel great hall added walls gatehouse moat added 14th century added 15th century great hall later fell disrepair partially demolished palace originally surrounded medieval deer park walls built streams diverted form moat reservoir 1820s grounds walls planted laid pleasure grounds bishop george law created reflecting pond near springs parts buildings residence current bishop palace public functions tourist attraction history construction began wells principally dates continued cathedral building campaign begun responsible building bishop palace school grammar school hospital travellers chapel liberty cathedral built manor house near wells chapel great hall built bishop windows stone stone bosses supporting ribs meet ceiling covered representations oak leaves green man building seen fine example early english architectural style 14th century continued building uneasy relationship citizens wells partly taxes surrounded palace walls moat metres high storey gatehouse dates bridge moat entrance protected heavy gate operated machinery entrance defenders pour attacker operational closed word received palace bishop bristol subject arson attack bristol riots took place house_of_lords rejected second reform bill proposal aimed rid rotten britain fast growing industrial towns bristol manchester birmingham leeds greater representation house_of_commons rioting wells water filled moat flowed springs grounds previously chosen course small stream separating cathedral palace causing ground site moat acted reservoir controlled gates powered town north wing bishop house added 15th century modifications 18th century restored divided upper storey added following dissolution monasteries sold 1st duke somerset palace grounds recovered duke execution sold lead roofs great hall resulted falling ruined state seen largely demolished bishop law created picturesque ruin removing south east walls laying planting area previously occupied great hall palace garrison troops english civil war rebellion prison rebels killed great storm chimney palace fell wife asleep bed central porch added 1840s 1850s restored palace added upper storey restored chapel stained glass ruined french churches designated grade listed building february poet united_kingdom commissioned bbc west television programme inside west write poem honour entitled acts harry patch read special event introduced received surviving chairs display palace britain description brought rome produced monk treasurer abbey arthur perished hanged drawn alongside master abbot dissolution monasteries abbot sat chair type trial chairs age later seen current use palace belongs managed run main palace open public including medieval vaulted chapel long gallery residence offices café overlooking lawn palace licensed weddings conferences meetings lawn palace regular basis palace location scenes british comedy hot recently film december announced wells days earlier announced new bishop work live palace later announced instead live temporarily old miles away decision proved controversial formally objected commissioners decision matter referred committee decided house suitable house bishop remain living palace architecture lies liberty andrew cathedral vicar close residences offices clergy serve cathedral palace accessible adjacent market place known gatehouse walled bishop eye built storey building stone copper roof designated grade listed building bishop eye forms pair gateway cathedral market place built time similar style palace storey building seven bays alternating bays supported buttresses attic beneath octagonal chimney interior laid hall solar gallery floors 16th century stone fireplace right building chapel early decorated gothic style late 13th century built local stone remains 13th century great hall north wall column bases internal arcade indicating hall tall windows decorated gothic style consists narrow ranges narrow courtyard building south arrangement rooms inside changed times years includes features 15th century including doorway oak screens windows include remnants 16th century stained glass grounds grounds palace 13th century included medieval deer park right form park granted king john bishop palace planted kitchen gardens provide food bishop staff acres gardens including city takes spring supplies andrew water flows rate imperial gallons second moat holds million imperial gallons water emerging spring originates cave system including lane house built provide water citizens wells market place small stone building slate roof central hole stone floor giving access gardens listed grade gardens special historic interest england grounds included built barn 15th century area public park play area barn built local stone roughly squared slate roof royalist troops barn existing landscaping south lawn carried 1820s included incorporation remains great hall construction raised inside wall accessible towers bishop law created display fossils estate range shrubs planted including black lebanon cedar 1830s pool created springs acts mirror day providing reflections east end cathedral water outer garden planted bishop commemorate silver jubilee elizabeth_ii mute moat trained ring bells pulling strings food trained daughters 1870s given bishop queen elizabeth_ii able ring lunch fed live gatehouse august bank holiday moat wells moat boat race charity race organised bishop entered race tree heaven south lawn planted blown storm | Bishop's Palace, Wells | Art and architecture | Architecture | Architecture – Religious |
27698_MountSt.PeterChurch | mount saint peter church roman_catholic_church road pennsylvania church located approximately north east city pittsburgh diocese congregation founded italian immigrants early 1900s current building constructed hand parish members world war church dedicated july building listed national_register_of_historic_places congregation approximately members church known annual italian food dancing games children gambling adults festival organized volunteers church takes place church grounds weekend august mission statement church emphasizes congregation italian heritage history history mount peter parish woven history emergence industrial city early twentieth century considered advantages level land south home named area surveyed laid avenues running parallel numbered streets running perpendicular river fourth fifth streets primary commercial streets land surveyed plotted company opened land bidding large company purchase land acquired acre property companies acquired sites commercial industrial development logan lumber presence later provided development thanksgiving day help developed experimental plant street pittsburgh pennsylvania company established production facility city home car manufacturing company addition sic motor car company established production plant model capital stock owned established facilities pennsylvania mills diocese diocese belongs established march pope records mass area celebrated french priest serving chaplain french troops second priest ordained territories united_states arrived pennsylvania father came germany established presence region prior catholicism grew slowly america afterward widespread catholic immigrants eastern europe moved counties include armstrong indiana coal produce fire steel mills pittsburgh influx catholic immigrants resulted creation parishes missions counties founding early days peter parish burgeoning industrial town residents years later reverend member roman catholic diocese pittsburgh formed new congregation serve immigrant work force italian catholics church named pope new congregation italians living arnold later city immigrants needed place worship congregation began holding mass resident pastor reverend small building corner second avenue tenth street known downtown area soon september congregation relocated basement mary located parish register created recorded event new parish marriage december soon donated land corner ridge avenue constitution boulevard july cornerstone laid september dedicated new church number attendees began priests served congregation reassigned years earlier popular priest father sent mother church pennsylvania formed committee speak behalf father allowed return reverend peter prior brought church time priests best faith alive congregation priests smart men attended school italy prior immigration unable speak fluent english time immigrants desperately trying fit american life american possible going church congregation italian desirable choice catholic italians began going churches changed religion altogether italians protestant priests poorly paid lived cents day permanent housing slept church preferred altar floor place church common priests mass churches day circuits trips miles away italian movement leaders italian communists united_states settled group guided ideas union organizer recorded newspaper worker later anti fascist paper translates hammer italian communists harassed members catholic_church italians church feel inferior intimidated church priest shot window sitting desk priest threatened leave killed thirteen families attended mass peter sunday continued years moved new_york crowded masses sunday morning people balcony sanctuary opened seating eventually priests opened doors church hundreds people stood outside steps hear mass despite accommodations people turned away space accommodate thousand families belonged parish church seats suggested construction larger church congregation decided construct larger building new church building constructed broke ground years later dedicated new building world war affects congregation contributed war having given thousands blood given money war relief campaigns active home sent men women group prepared sent weekly special bulletin happy receive news home progress new church sent home money building fund war hundreds dollars came fighting war went war seven died names engraved piece granite outside church relocating building church hand current location found small congregation need larger building arnold wanted new church built town arguing congregation lived wanted church closer lot catholics catholic church argued remain close current location found corner seventh street location approximately previous located hill land acres large mansion small buildings property land belonged general united_states_army american_civil_war friend abraham_lincoln young sold property sold death august attorneys spoke selling property agreed sell cash december congregation payment cash days later opened new church committee volunteers employed time sign pledge period years building church committee split groups volunteers went door door day years money collected april congregation took possession land mansion day decided new church called mount peter instead having anticipated building campaign generated cash acquiring materials architect developed plan church building friend church informed congregation mansion fifth avenue pittsburgh pennsylvania demolished worked brothers died family spent years entertaining important people including royalty celebrities known built michigan sandstone stories high stories high mansion rooms plus halls cost complete walls floor covered italian marble fixtures gold time servants maintained house surrounding grounds mansion completed cost approximately million dollars inside filled marble world including china japan india bronze doors cast england hand painted ceilings steel beams manufactured addition expensive organs world housed building items mansion contained sold actual values example half million dollars worth furniture sold building contained items easily church pieces architecture angel statues placed congregation bought stone granite marble bronze doors mansion addition congregation purchased thirty tons steel beams oak doors items members transported marble miles pittsburgh location mansion home park men congregation volunteered transport materials congregation found contractor direct free labor built hundreds miles road state pennsylvania country addition constructed homes civic buildings churches soon agreed job december split volunteers groups personally supervised group removed marble mansion second group transported marble placed materials grounds peter project started december continued process difficult time consuming difficult harsh winter sunday ground broken event celebrated priests congregation thousand people showed watch cornerstone blessed sunday september reverend arch abbot pennsylvania priests area present father peter church pittsburgh delivered sermon english closed ceremony italian large red cornerstone granite fitted iron box box contained memorial reports congregation newspapers american papal coins medals church cornerstone placed seen inside church located altar sacred heart fund raising time building fund available money spent buying property materials mansion fund raising generated percent fulfilled percent money came percent approximately percent people contribute time books concerning finances construction new church kept ladies ladies recorded collections recorded notices minutes meetings church built met evening run supervision treasurer charge collecting work kept bank hours longer employees evening went years charge making sure money church bank account payroll taken friday needed funds collected time week account bounced october little money left parish sold house possessed constitution boulevard pay debt covered continuing costs construction raising roof time winter threatening order walls new church protected potential damage roof laid snow began fall meant workers needed job faster problem church account contain money employ men soon committee aware began asking help found willing lend given high contributions new church willing help result church extra pay construction roof day months worked building church roof december roof completed men helped complete roof read attack pearl harbor newspapers decided quit work church enlist united_states_air_force congregation casualty war plaque date death pier winter ended mild december january workers able continue work church january january carried mile hour winds left feet snow forced workers inside church director excavations concrete block brick stone marble works steel structures road grading electric systems landscaping assistant built marble devices marble marble worked machinery including steam grading steam collected marble iron bronze electric equipment lumber panels light fixtures paint chemicals ceiling floor materials pennsylvania ohio new_york time effort man token parish gratitude inscription placed main right going marble hall church latin inscription reads material work inside church volunteers direction paid addition pattern makers mechanics worked building pay group women marble granite pieces opening mid summer peter parish funds time majority work new church completed congregation agreed time sell old order fund new church willing pay july church property sunday august day mixed emotions congregation clock noon final mass said old house congregation past thirty years people cried carried church pastor congregation followed pastor new church mount saint peter church magnificent rose hill belong congregation richer members congregation felt worthy parish work love faith spent place worship proud honor attending mass sunday construction site held dangers september group teenage boys high school making concrete church large crane operating unusual movement causing bucket weighed tons come huge crash right midst working tools completely destroyed boys hurt bronze door entrance fell worker believed crushed death men lifted door found worker unharmed underneath case year old assigned job tower church realized poor fell tower working way able grab suspended tower time passed completion church majority helped build passed stands roman catholic church located road pennsylvania church located approximately miles north east city pittsburgh member diocese congregation founded italian immigrants early 1900s building stands built members building applied inclusion national_register_of_historic_places listing included properties additions church marble hall marble hall basement feet church completed area filled valuable material mansion materials found proper places upstairs church winter basement completely time men working building snow return work spring donated large quantity marble basement began work basement workers covered ground black asphalt tile walls pillars white marble marble constructed large kitchen built feed people built room large workshop kitchen work marble hall assistant pastor father executed inscription central nave ceiling marble hall christ proclamation peter blessed art thou simon son thee thou art peter rock build church gates hell shall prevail thee keys thou shall earth shall bound heaven thou shall loose earth shall heaven basement called marble hall completion stuck marble hall special fish lent hall serves parish italian restaurant august special holidays usual attend mass usually include christmas palm sunday easter mass said upstairs church marble hall according catholic church required residing pastor building began priests lived mansion mansion property mansion years old frame building rooms provided poor living conditions water pump main entrance parish desperate need new new project begun engineer technical advisor project borrowed john company steam dug foundation level building blocks purchased cents young men parish grounds direction assisted completed floors roof gathered free forms ohio free cement free bricks abandoned brick yard story took years complete floor dining room breakfast room kitchen space archives laundry room car garage separate lead second floor second floor offices community room large library hallway large stained glass window germany mansion floor reached floor rooms divided apartments floor open addition house elevator taken mansion taken mansion carved italy lava located community room located dining room floor carved red michigan sandstone italian american sculptor church completed workers began plaza area oval occupied mansion peter grounds permission mansion demolished fixtures removed church prior demolition foot wide road built area oval decided oval paved small pieces marble collected marble remaining building church pieces pieces different types colors sizes instructed lay placed pieces marble way looked artistic pedestal granite taken mansion erected northern end oval placed life size bronze statue christ open arms armistice day november monument dedicated defenders united_states high flying presented oval american flag hoisted time disabled veteran world war nearly organizations community represented dedication ceremony reverend vicar general diocese italy blessed statue christ american flag convent school thing built grounds foot arch went future building statue placed niche arch arch large descends lower level grounds years work new building connected arch story building slab outside mixture new old bricks michigan red sandstone building color buildings interior building best area son free building finished classrooms kitchen laundry room main entrance floor second floor classrooms chapel adjoining floor living area teaching sisters cells kitchen community room building permanent convent temporary school school convent school small temporary order business build actual school school took years build building consists floors covered red sandstone rear building white pennsylvania sandstone bell tower building heavy bronze bells salvaged protestant churches pittsburgh walls building faced blue tiles president time peter bought tile sold tiles lot cheaper normal price felt fair advantage church charging high prices man helped save parish money constructing school advised workers set tiles days refusing paid services died early tile laying completed place taken sons john john later priest peter parish men faced entire floor tile job took month complete huge granite lions taken gardens mansion stand guard main entrance school door madonna school classrooms library utility kitchen school completed opened children grades later added september mount saint peter school longer stood new school resulted consolidation school children grade peter pastor peter parish appointed position bishop leader parish steps transferred church passes away appointed charge making sure goes smoothly priests administration church pastor works collaboration parish staff mission help facilitate building congregation 21st century congregation approximately thousand mount saint peter church serves symbol faith accomplished people work common belief hope dream church new motto adopted reflected balance restore things christ fire love motto serves constant reminder history parish beauty mansion restored congregation turned house god strong love christ faith neighbor names volunteers helped build church carved marble inside main entrance church serve token congregation appreciation today descendants volunteers proud tell story gave church practice faith church mission parish mission reflects ongoing commitment catholic italian identity mount saint peter parish diverse catholic parish strongly rooted rich italian heritage called spread good news jesus christ source summit pastoral life work promote faith formation life long process invite faithful service promote faith word deed wider community mass said everyday monday friday saturday evenings said weekly continuing mission congregation sponsors annual august festival activities main attractions food menu usually includes hot sandwich italian rice balls items pulled pork baked chicken include explained like seeing town food attraction parish organizations congregation organizations activities better church community groups allow work order reach common goals allows involved way congregation remain close family church spend hour praying sunday organizations listed ones currently active past like committee mentioned history section longer existence society started group women continues women society goal group find better ways serve church symbol blessed mother love member free life member turns eighty long member years prior birthday events include attending funeral masses collecting money purchase altar altar lights presidents society chronological order follows help founded saint anthony guild time women joined new guild mission guild serve special needs parish help poor area guild volunteered time effort members saint anthony guild women provide group fellowship spiritual renewal help church community active members organization president group meets tuesday february april august september october november marble hall meetings consist discussing projects praying known visits home bound parish christmas easter tree angels campaign campaign allows purchase angels memory loved ones placed church christmas tree money raised angel ornaments donated children need guild entertaining raise money charity projects include dance fall nights selling special shopping days altar honor altar past privilege available boys altar wear long white plain robes assist priest duties mass altar mass book bearer charge bringing bible priest times priest reads bible mass cross bearer holds large wooded procession priest enters church present procession book bearer leads procession church end mass altar charge lighting candles church prior beginning mass mass children ages volunteer altar serve church looked honor chance children serve priest closer jesus altar addition opportunity try holy worthy position christian doctrine known consists men women mission teach principles loving serving god children parish attend members serve teachers sunday schools parish seven different sunday schools belonging total teachers send catholic messages faith love words stories examples prayers order help children grow faith majority children attend sunday schools ages holy society years working inspire love honor reverence holy jesus christ society works promote respect catholic_church loyalty peter parish life filled good spiritual values carried family education work strictly catholic men begun started group hopes uniting men parish service members society host mass breakfast sunday prior palm sunday year annual golf outing summer money raised events donated parish help aid costs parish projects club consists thirty men parish chosen join club authority church members required job mass job showing people available seats telling right time rise line communion collecting monetary offerings presenting gifts altar members serve church time labor social activities parish vincent paul society peter parish branch saint vincent paul society goal branch society like branches help poor sick suffering members group work help people locally collecting food delivering food banks church seen great honor society members believe best help lies people caring acts perform work help continually better catholics peter parish council march peter parish council elected group consists eighteen elected members advises assists pastor important decisions concerning affairs church having ability guide parish mission following christ main purpose council pastor insight parish community thinks feels different issues parish activities standing committees education work | Mount St. Peter Church | Art and architecture | Architecture | Architecture – Religious |
27707_SanGiacomoScossacavalli | known church rome important historical artistic reasons church facing built early middle ages early 16th century hosted commissioned renaissance architect younger build new shrine richly decorated painted artist students church demolished avenue leading built central demolished decorative elements exist preserved demolition location church located rome east facade facing west opposite south paralleled history middle ages church gave birth legend mother constantine great returned trip brought stone relics presentation jesus temple bound empress wanted donate stones convoy arrived site future church horses italian refused despite urging italian chapel hosting stones built origin church probable reason discovery near square thigh roman equestrian statue church ancient origin middle ages dedicated italian called papal mentioned main medieval roman churches like paris according sources church identified san staff borne pilgrims coming left entering exactly completing way james fact explain late dedication relics brought church dedication changed usually known contemporary documents medieval rome covered passage linking pope entrusted chapter saint peter italian church care church parish renaissance italian del sacramento entrusted church care originated evening coming old church lying near followed lay brother bearing bringing bread sick person wind extinguished went nearby shop asking fire priest left sight lone priest bearing blessed moved gathered accompanied bearing group grew september members formed assigned chapel pope acknowledged association moved members wore clothing white fabric italian small figure left shoulder image christ open arms committed provide doctor barber poor parish holy thursday church exhibited wax sculpture christ annual procession went chapel finally pope gregory association association duties privileges increased year beginning brothers gave poor parish girls white dress pope gave privilege setting free year person condemned death shortly assignment started reconstruct choosing architect younger lack funds facade unfinished year ecclesiastical governor died leaving inheritance association thanks legacy years later construction finished dedicated built church underwent thorough half 17th century second half 18th november church cardinal damaged french occupation rome napoleon restored stone removed san lost status parish fire damaged works art assigned church demolished september construction art given chapel display elements facade including 17th century portal decorated relics sacrifice presentation jesus temple placed church national church dutch early 1990s church main altar description church artistic importance primarily design younger paintings particularly painter students architecture commissioned rebuild church main problem shape width facing longer depth drawings indicate solutions single nave plan oriented long entrance octagonal oval plans adopted church anna popular 17th century adopt plans instead deciding reduce area church plan long normal nave flanked large designed rooms church appearance century shortly completion known facade appears square center portal large opened round window rows pairs bell roof facade completed high consisting large panel adorned outlined frame added base slopes edges base second order elements gave facade bore coats arms pope viii upward swing facade adorned sacred subjects including faked figures yellow saints golden metal attributed church maintained original single nave plan separated rows square brick pillars church increasing closing gate room altar interior right chapel dedicated virgin mary vault paintings doctors walls adorned depicting events life virgin attributed late artist display second chapel dedicated housed panel painting saint chapel added church original door chapel dedicated jesus called painting nicknamed birthplace known chapel stone stone jesus reportedly presented temple jerusalem kept church demolition stone sacrifice moved nearby church altar oil painting student presentation jesus 16th century depicting choir angels wall nave left chapel dedicated mary chapel family contained stone reportedly sacrifice painting birth mary altar vault walls decorated second chapel dedicated statue later replaced painting saint altar burial place members chapel dedicated contained large sculpture christ cross painting supper main altar dedicated jesus madonna moved cardinals image painted facade palace local people number attributed altar african marble right entrance holy water font presented church member church burial place people adorned floor son mother law son architect | San Giacomo Scossacavalli | Art and architecture | Architecture | Architecture – Religious |
27861_Al-AzharMosque | mosque arabic mosque mosque egypt din commissioned construction newly established capital city usually thought islamic prophet muhammad daughter revered figure islam given title shining mosque established cairo city gained nickname city thousand dedication hiring mosque authorities scholars mosque slowly developed today second oldest continuously run university world long regarded foremost institution islamic world study theology islamic law university integrated mosque mosque school inception officially designated independent university following egyptian revolution course millennium long history mosque alternately neglected highly regarded founded institution dynasty founded removing status mosque denying students teachers school moves reversed rule numerous expansions renovations took place later rulers egypt showed differing degrees mosque provided widely varying levels financial assistance school mosque today remains deeply influential institution egyptian society highly revered muslim world symbol islamic egypt city cairo established general greek extraction sicily originally named prior seat modern tunisia mosque initially named mosque common practice time renamed city cairo meaning victorious mosque mosque cairo arabic sources mosque acquired current end reign second egypt masculine form meaning splendid epithet applied muhammad daughter wife ibn claimed dynasty theory epithet source theory confirmed arabic source supported denied later western sources alternative theory mosque derived names given palaces near mosque collectively named brilliant palaces royal gardens named derivative word palaces completed named prior mosque changing word derived arabic root word meaning gather word large classical arabic remains pronunciation word changes egyptian arabic history din fourth conquered egypt general dynasty order oversaw construction royal enclosure army built base spread islam located near densely populated city cairo center sect islam seat empire ordered construction mosque new city work commenced april mosque completed friday prayers held june soon center learning islamic world official court sessions issued convened rule previously secretive teachings school law available general public man ibn muhammad appointed judge placed charge teaching classes taught palace separate sessions available women mosque official mosque cairo son turn preach friday sermon official key center instruction islamic law following year scholars hired lessons laying foundation leading university muslim world mosque expanded rule according ordered restoration portions mosque ceiling raised continue mosque providing new wooden door reign saw completion mosque lost status cairo primary mosque mosque sole location prior rotate friday sermon held following reign restored additions renovations carried reign remaining initially lacking library endowed thousands manuscripts formed basis collection efforts establish practice population largely unsuccessful manuscript collection dispersed chaos ensued fall institution shortly dynasty hostile principles learning dynasty mosque suffered neglect prayers banned appointed reason teachings prayers community mosque institution new ruler time larger completed prayers cairo held addition stripping status mosque ordered removal mosque silver band names inscribed similar silver bands removed totaled completely disregard mosque according mosque raised rule teaching center mosque suffered stocked library neglected manuscripts teachings held destroyed dynasty promoted teaching theology schools built cairo student funding withdrawn organized classes longer held mosque professors prospered forced find means earn living remained seat arabic place learning period official classes discontinued private lessons offered mosque reports scholar possibly taught number subjects law medicine reportedly paid salary increased heirs mosque neglected heirs policies dynasty lasting impact educational institutions established rulers way regarded teachings islam colleges ranging size focused teaching doctrine established uniform curriculum included courses outside purely religious topics math science colleges established egypt time conquest later rulers dynasty build colleges egypt eventually adopted educational reforms modeled college system instituted fortunes improved restored student salaries teaching staff prayers teachings followed stipulated mosque mosque community adhered placed restriction lost association doctrines cairo rapid expansion need mosque space allowed disregard history restore mosque prominence saw return students teachers onset work repair mosque neglected nearly years according din built house mosque repaired mosque reports repaired walls roof providing new floor reign took place january sermon delivered new pulpit completed days earlier earthquake caused damage number territory responsibility reconstruction split princes head army tasked repairing damage repairs reign seven years later dedicated school built northwest wall mosque portions wall mosque removed accommodate new building construction school began building completed impact structure mosque built site fountain built buildings separate entrances prayer halls mosque regained standing cairo repairs additional work carried positions lower sultan changed rule sultan dynasty resumption direct patronage highest positions government continued end rule improvements additions oversaw numerous repairs erected common practice build perceived symbols power effective way position cairo wished noticeable association prestigious mosque school leading university islamic world regained royal patronage overtake favored place education cairo elite maintained reputation independent place learning constructed rule fully integrated state educational system continue attract students areas egypt middle_east far surpassing numbers attending student body organized national lines branches islamic law studied average degree required years study 14th century achieved place center studies law theology arabic students islamic world islamic scholars egypt reported attended taught account reports viewed citadel end province ottoman_empire ottoman annexation despite fight control city turks showed great mosque college direct royal patronage ceased ottoman ruler egypt attended friday prayer week egypt donate mosque later ottoman likewise regularly attended friday prayers rarely provided subsidies maintenance mosque occasion provide students teachers contrast expansions additions undertaken ottoman governors restored early ottoman period despite defeat ottomans remained influential egyptian society nominally control ottoman governors instead head empire governor egypt defected ottomans launched multiple revolts including ottomans completely destroying hold power structure egypt suffer losses economic military immediate aftermath ottoman victory reflected lack financial assistance provided years ottoman rule 18th century elite regained influence began sponsor numerous renovations cairo specifically powerful sponsored additions renovations early 18th century direction blind students added sponsored rebuilding turkish syrian originally built marked beginning largest set renovations undertaken expansions conducted appointed head embarked projects cairo direction new gates built gate named students heads shaved outside gate eventually main entrance mosque gate named people years later soup gate food rice soup served students prayer hall added south original doubling size available prayer space refurbished rebuilt surrounded mosque buried built person interred mosque female mystic died ottoman period regained status favored institution learning egypt overtaking originally instituted greatly expanded end 18th century linked egypt able influence government official capacity appointed advisory councils reported honorary governor turn appointed year period saw introduction secular courses taught science logic joining philosophy curriculum period saw non rector follower appointed rector follower serve rector appointed post served focal point protests ottoman occupation egypt general public student protests common shops vicinity mosque close solidarity students occasion able government instance ottoman harassed residents living near pursuing gates closed protest ottoman governor fearing larger uprising ordered refrain going near disturbance occurred harassed people near mosque went demonstrate subsequently dismissed post french occupation napoleon invaded egypt july arriving alexandria july moving cairo july bid egyptian population ottoman_empire napoleon gave speech alexandria proclaimed respect islam sultan people egypt told come destroy religion believe answer come restore rights punish respect god prophet centuries friends sultan july napoleon set tasked governing cairo body hold official powers beginning ottoman occupation practice forming councils city instituted alexandria place french occupied egypt napoleon unsuccessfully sought islamic law declare allegiance napoleon napoleon efforts win ottomans proved unsuccessful ottoman_empire declared war september revolt french troops launched october armed stones spears knives looted following morning met napoleon attempt bring peaceful conclusion hostilities napoleon initially agreed attempt peaceful resolution asked organize talks rebels rebels believing indicated weakness french refused napoleon ordered city fired aiming directly revolt french soldiers killed egyptian casualties killed following summary laid condemned egyptian caught french troops imprisoned caught bearing weapons beheaded french troops intentionally mosque walking shoes guns displayed troops tied horses student quarters libraries throwing copies floor leaders revolt attempted negotiate settlement napoleon rebuffed napoleon respected egypt earned nickname great sultan people cairo lost admiration longer addressed march french general assassinated student following assassination napoleon ordered closing mosque doors remained ottoman british assistance arrived august conservative tradition mosque lack attention science shaken napoleon invasion seminal innovation occurred introduction printing presses egypt finally enabling curriculum shift oral lectures instruction text mosque acquired printing press withdrawal french encouraged establishment secular learning history math modern science adopted curriculum direction european philosophy added study program british occupation following french withdrawal ali governor self declared egypt sought consolidate newfound control country achieve goal took number steps limit eventually eliminate ability influence government imposed taxes lands tax free property owned drew major portion income june ordered deeds lands state provoked outrage result prestigious islamic post led revolt july revolt failed influential ally exiled ali sought limit influence positions government educated outside sent select students france educated western system created educational system based model parallel bypassed system rule grandson major public works projects initiated aim transforming cairo european styled city projects funded boom cotton industry eventually massive debt held british providing excuse british occupy egypt having pushed reign saw return royal patronage restored built son father deposed result british pressure continued restore mosque renovated prayer hall added southeastern facade hall street areas mosque succeeded father egypt continued renovations started grandfather main facade mosque built new rule initially formed french occupation restored original renovations needed helped metropolis major set reforms began rule continued british occupation instituted set reforms intended provide structure hiring practices university examinations taken students efforts educational system rule british occupation mosque manuscripts gathered centralized library students improved regular system exams instituted colleges egypt placed directly administration term minister education went lead egyptian revolution efforts modify educational policy regards mosque opposed islamic especially espoused founded school attracted students world including students southeast_asia particularly indonesia providing influence saudi_arabia reign king laws passed reorganized educational structure split school departments arabic language theology department located buildings outside mosque cairo additionally formal examinations required earn degree fields study years later second law passed moved main office school newly constructed building street mosque additional structures later added supplement buildings ideas advocated influential early 1900s began hold appointment rector follower majority opposed appointment successors began series reforms mosque school expanding programs outside traditional subjects disliked replaced year return post rector serving death leadership curriculum expanded include non arabic languages modern sciences opposed early 1900s continued efforts reform following second term rector student appointed rector post revolution following egyptian revolution led egyptian monarchy overthrown university began separated mosque number properties surrounded mosque acquired demolished provide space modern campus mosque longer serve school college officially designated university law separated dual roles educational institution religious institution muslim world law created secular departments colleges medicine engineering economics efforts modernization seen following french occupation reforms curriculum led massive growth number egyptian students attending run schools specifically youths attending primary secondary schools system number students reported attend primary secondary schools increased early 1980s nearly million early 1990s exceeding million students tenure prime minister later president continued efforts limit power use influence advantage placed authority newly created cutting ability mosque control financial affairs abolished courts merging religious courts state judicial system severely limiting independence reform law earlier law passed guaranteed independence gave president egypt authority appoint position created ottoman rule chosen inception remained symbol islamic character nation state continued influence population unable exert state increasingly opted state bureaucracy revolution independence curriculum function mosque ceased authority weakened creation government agencies responsible providing interpretations religious laws reforms dramatically curtailed independence effect influence integrating state apparatus reform law provided resources state purse strings outside control sought beneath state allow extreme proposals limit influence proposal sought primary secondary educational system transform university faculty theology included modern secular collegiate educational system opposed plan choice maintaining status personal political considerations use grant legitimacy regime opposition fully integrated arm government justify actions government past issued socialism islam following revolution land reforms new supplied giving religious justification termed islamic socialism serve saudi_arabia influence assassination attempt blamed brotherhood organization outlawed needing support initiated mass arrests brotherhood members relaxed restrictions placed turn consistently supported attempts brotherhood continued subsequent regimes despite efforts discredit brotherhood organization continued function provided legitimacy war israel declaring conflict israel holy struggle following death president egypt wished restore symbol egyptian leadership arab world saying arab world function egypt recognizing growing influence relaxed restrictions brotherhood abrupt face september crackdown launched journalists organizations felt attacking positions effort silence criticism policies instituted sanctions criticized contradicted official state policies continued tool government sparking criticism groups including moderate groups influential figure accused providing religious sole purpose government convenience needed support making peace israel vast majority egyptian population regarded enemy provided decree stating time come peace succeeded president egypt following assassination continue government granting religious legitimacy mosque clergy given autonomy regime death asserted independence state times criticizing policies state argued government wished effectively combat groups permitted greater independence state allowed religious interference number powers state ceded 1990s modifications existing censorship laws gave ability censor print electronic media law involved following complaint practice role example television scripts routinely sent approval prior airing continues hold status religious authorities world form large majority total muslim population considerable influence islamic world addition default authority egypt looked outside egypt religious prior gulf war saudi_arabia king asked authorizing foreign troops kingdom despite islam sites located saudi_arabia asked head instead saudi_arabia time french minister interior requested judgment allowing muslim girls wear french public schools despite existence islam provided ruling saying wearing islamic duty muslim women france respect follow french laws ruling drew criticism egypt islamic principles convenience french government turn egyptian government post revolution unaffected egyptian revolution saw removal president egypt student government elections months following revolution resulted overwhelming victory banned protests demanding military ruling egypt restore mosque independence state broke mosque commissioned writing draft law grant greater independence government debate future rightful role state replaced single voice support policies regime views future role egypt come parties including leading organizations liberal voices wish stand ultra conservative known hope wholly independent state complete control finances leadership placed charge religious state architecture architecture closely tied history cairo materials taken multiple periods egyptian history ancient greek roman rule era early mosque structure drew structures later additions different rulers egypt likewise influences outside egypt sections mosque influences blended single inspiration ottoman period built initially built prayer hall modest central courtyard mosque expanded multiple times additional installations completely surrounding original structure egypt rulers shaped art architecture added gates added ottoman rule recent renovations installation new original survived current having rebuilt times structural evolution completely surrounded added mosque time original structure feet length feet wide comprised arcades situated courtyard southeast courtyard original prayer hall built hall deep measuring feet feet wall slightly correct angle marble columns supporting arcades prayer hall reused sites extant different times egyptian history times roman rule dominance different heights columns level bases varying thickness exterior shows influences byzantine architecture ultimately total built common trait early north african survived renovations historian recorded original dome inscribed following according command building servant governor sons hand servant secretary year included commander faithful title included nickname secretary earned serving secretary prior general original uncovered semi dome marble column intricate decorations prominent feature mosque walls decorated sets verses inscribed intact set verses open successful believers humble prayers avoid vain talk inscription verses surely prayer sacrifice life death lord worlds associate commanded submit inscriptions surviving piece decoration definitively traced marble paved central courtyard added arcades surround courtyard keel shaped arches inscriptions arches built reign din ornaments date rule redone types ornaments appears center arch consists sunken circular band motifs added second appearing arch consists shallow hood hood rests engaged columns surrounded band writing script script added rule period walls topped star shaped band triangular southeastern arcade courtyard contains main entrance prayer hall persian framing gate central arch arcade higher rectangular pattern opens prayer hall new wooden door installed reign installed new wooden additional dome constructed reign din additionally ordered creation fourth arcade courtyard porch built western end additions dynasty succeeded rule dynasty initially appointed incorrectly thought easily manipulated consolidated power egypt country baghdad history mosque lost prestige rule succeeding dynasty additions mosque overseeing rapid expansion educational programs modification installation marble facing dome cover contains tomb built intended founder stand mosque school integrated rest mosque entrance wall glass mosaic original dome dating ottoman period built contains tomb treasurer sultan floor marble walls lined ivory tomb chamber covered small dome contains tomb built originally intended function mosque integrated rest mosque studied hold manuscripts library surviving piece original wall reported studying historian reported reserved teachings teachings completely rebuilt leaving southeastern wall untouched described finest cairo niche meters wide centimeters deep niche stands meters high column columns blocks decorated colored designs semi dome set outer arch surrounding arch forms rectangular outer frame egypt type frame built octagonal cylindrical shafts supported form provide smooth transition flat surface curved recorded egypt shaft octagonal decorated keel arched panels cluster columns separating panel shaft second octagonal shaft separated balcony decorated second balcony separates shaft final cylindrical shaft decorated arches balcony crowned believed built area earlier era brick rebuilt times contemporary accounts suggest defects construction needed rebuilt times including direction chief justice rule sultan recorded rebuilt began lean dangerous angle rebuilt cairo built place reconstruction entrance mosque directly courtyard entrance gate built gate leads court prayer hall double built sitting square base shaft octagonal sides decorative keel arch separated adjacent sides columns second shaft separated supported octagonal decorated blue balcony separates level second shaft level rectangular shafts arches shafts atop shafts rests balcony separating shafts ottoman renovations additions additions ottoman reign egypt completed direction nearly doubled size mosque gates added main entrance mosque added including blind students refurbished ottoman period added additional prayer hall south original additional doubling total prayer area built credited gate doors surrounded arches semi circular arches decorated stand doors arches panels trees common trait ottoman work free standing built originally stood outside gate demolished prior opening street modernization efforts took place cairo current layout structure present main entrance mosque opens white marble paved courtyard opposite end main prayer hall northeast courtyard flanked façade southwestern end courtyard leads directly courtyard entrance gate built stands gate lies courtyard prayer hall recently changed plain marble facing gold patterns | Al-Azhar Mosque | Art and architecture | Architecture | Architecture – Religious |
28158_StMary'sChurch,Bodewryd | mary church small medieval church hamlet north wales date construction unknown church site earliest feature date given doorway 15th century style dating church restored struck lightning stained glass islamic influenced patterns included windows requirement lord stanley church convert islam church worship churches combined parish grade listed building national designation given buildings special interest warrant effort preserve particular simple rural church medieval origins history location date foundation religious building site unknown church recorded taxation church owned south eastern corner 13th century owned received churches time current building medieval walls doorway porch north church 15th century style oldest building guide buildings north west wales date doorway restored architect diocese previous church struck lightning funded lord stanley convert islam donations rural churches carried requirement islamic detail included restoration work mary windows geometric patterns small coloured glass result condition imposed restoration work nearby church closed new windows decorated geometric patterns glass years church associated family estate chancellor diocese died male heirs uncle bishop married mary bishop sister married family church road north miles town surrounded rectangular churchyard entered wooden gate use worship belonging combined parish diocese rector reverend canon edwards church time chapel ease architecture fittings rectangular church described tiny said diocese second smallest church nave chancel divided measure feet inches feet church constructed rubble masonry dressed foundation roof west end slate roof seen inside bell dated decorated vine door church north porch doorway porch rounded head 15th century style porch modern windows nave north wall west wall south wall rounded tops window east end church dates late 16th century rectangular arched lights vertical sections set square frame lights separated external window medieval origin bowl rectangular shape added 19th century restoration oval bowl rich decoration south wall chancel brass tablet mark money received queen anne bounty rector memorials interior walls buried churchyard siblings parents commemorated brass survey church ancient historical monuments wales claims seven generations male ancestors buried church beginning survey recorded church possessed silver cup donated silver cup donated sister oak table latin inscription date assessment church national recognition statutory protection alteration designated grade listed building lowest grades listing designating buildings special interest warrant effort preserve given status listed simple rural church medieval origins body responsible built heritage wales inclusion welsh buildings statutory lists notes retains medieval fabric largely 19th century character describing simple vernacular building 19th century antiquarian described church small ancient noted memorials tablet marking recorded donated acres rent charge living received queen guide churches county describes smallest churches says stood pleasant location | St Mary's Church, Bodewryd | Art and architecture | Architecture | Architecture – Religious |
28445_StNidan'sChurch,Llanidan | church 19th century parish church near village north wales built replaced needed significant repair providing place anglican worship nearer village old church items moved old church including 13th century font bells 14th 15th century thought hold remains tower west end described heavy looking like water tower church worship group parishes south grade listed building national designation given buildings special interest warrant effort preserve particular regarded distinctive example pre archaeological gothic revival work 19th century clergyman antiquarian said built style showing architectural science taste history location church built replacing medieval predecessor architect designed church central built originally intended west tower added chancel built organ chamber added later tower added replacing original set walled churchyard north road south wales village metres mile south west old church metres half mile south east new church needed old church needed significant repair growth meant people lived like predecessor dedicated 7th century welsh saint monastery eastern tip worship churches combined parishes combined priest parish diocese priest charge architecture fittings built mainly red rubble dressed sandstone buttresses corners roof slate stone cross east end church built cross shape early english style tower west end clock east west sides middle entrance porch arched doorway leading nave north south chancel east end equal bold arches crossing nave chancel meet quadrant shaped organ room built eastern external angles chancel church gallery west end nave supported octagonal columns reached entrance porch set angle step leads nave chancel steps chancel sanctuary floor chancel sanctuary tiles internal walls nave bays lit window groups large windows east end building chancel window depicts faith hope charity butler dedicated 5th lord boston died set windows hunt depicts ascension memory died wife vicar sandstone chest glass moved old church local tradition maintains holds relics discovered altar old church date 16th century church pine semi octagonal pulpit decorated panels survey ancient historical monuments wales noted church contents come old church report listed font carved decoration dates early 13th century bells half 14th century inscribed 15th century inscribed thomas meredith carved oak chair time charles_ii survey church plate diocese recorded silver dish donated probably remade silver silver handles marked date records 19th century indicated silver silver lost churchyard contains grave sir 1st years grave church north wall bust politician wearing wing collar people buried include presbyterian minister theologian died commonwealth war graves british_army soldier world war soldiers world war assessment church national recognition statutory protection alteration designated grade listed building lowest grades listing designating buildings special interest warrant effort preserve given status january listed small early 19th century church body responsible built heritage wales inclusion welsh buildings statutory lists describes church distinctive example pre archaeological gothic revival work writing clergyman antiquarian condemned treatment old church said largest important island given architecture contents traditions said new church built style showing architectural science taste example analogy ecclesiastical age present described pile impressive example architectural bad taste said font interesting work art later thirteenth century extent consider design execution matched font church highly valuable specimen medieval taste added unique far wales concerned 19th century writer said new church apparently substantial construction inferior style old building historian clergyman writing survey church architecture contents described church said font remarkable graceful patterns relief showing influence greek classical design guide churches says fairly unusual appearance typical churches stonework shape tower comments organ unusually shaped rooms notes ornate stained glass ascension guide buildings region says church similarly designed church describes tower heavy like water tower adds seating crowded | St Nidan's Church, Llanidan | Art and architecture | Architecture | Architecture – Religious |
28_1806GreatCoastalhurricane | great coastal hurricane great coastal hurricane severe damaging storm east_coast united_states produced upwards rainfall parts massachusetts observed east lesser antilles august hurricane arrived bahamas august disturbance continued drift northward landfall mouth north_carolina august storm soon moved sea category equivalent hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale new_england dissipating south nova scotia august markedly weaker storm french british military ships damaged sea carolinas salt sugar rice lumber industries suffered considerably individuals killed vessels endured moderate damage ships wrecked barrier islands majority deaths caused hurricane occurred aboard rose bloom offshore new_jersey ship passengers killed usd damage cargo arriving new_england reports indicated extreme rainfall deaths reported hurricane killed individuals entirety track meteorological history great coastal hurricane noted far east lesser antilles august weather historian followed disturbance track bahamas august intense winds persisted august approximately east island steering currents brought storm northward approached charleston south_carolina august generally easterly flow preceded storm indicated passage far east city hurricane landfall mouth north_carolina later day earliest impacts storm started days earlier gusts initially northeast later curving southwestward reports similar wind shifts region suggested gale persisted stationary hours eventually moved sea south norfolk virginia departing region august hurricane maintained minute maximum sustained winds mph offshore equivalent category system saffir simpson hurricane wind scale offshore new_england gale featured winds wide observed south nova scotia august slightly weaker sustained winds mph impact hurricane damaged vessels drifting sea damaging fleet gun french ship line later landed near charleston south_carolina hurricane washed aground ships uprooted numerous trees damage city harbor minimal lighthouse flanking collapsed high winds georgetown proper hurricane considered worst antigua charleston hurricane despite storm surge lesser size cotton field covering acres ruined nearby north_carolina numerous ships experienced damage considerable destruction structures observed wrecked wilmington hurricane inflicted widespread damage severely damaged significant losses sustained salt sugar rice lumber industries sections masonry houses destroyed wind water wooden houses suffered especially badly construction flattened individual died wall collapsed slaves killed drowning local plantations vessel governor williams stripped foremast subsequently ran ashore repaired continuing journey second boat owned agency port wilmington endured damage similarly little impact occurred storm vessels supplies stranded sailors driven aground coast remains atlantic discovered dead body washed ashore partially eaten fish moderate damage occurred hurricane arrival norfolk virginia winds toppled number newly built structures chimneys uprooted trees fences washed aground storm alterations shoreline chesapeake_bay permitted establishment town rose bloom caught hurricane offshore new_jersey route new_york_city charleston struck large wave overturned ship resulting deaths passengers loss usd cargo vessel barely stayed afloat cotton preventing sinking entirely survivors ferried new_york british brig swift traveling newfoundland hurricane produced strong gusts vicinity new_york_city belleville new_jersey peach trees uprooted massachusetts struck heavy rain observed minor damage port individual witnessed torrential rainfall recording barrel filled water estimating total rainfall reached storm devastated local crops beached cargo ships severe damage crops noted rainfall recorded reports boston indicate modest rainfall amounts precipitation rate hour noted | 1806 Great Coastal hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
160_HurricaneLorenzo(2007) | rapidly developing tropical cyclone struck mexican state veracruz late september twelfth named storm fifth hurricane atlantic hurricane season formed southwestern gulf_of_mexico tropical wave days development storm began steady westward track structure better organized hour period winds increased mph mph tropical depression hurricane september struck near veracruz month hurricane dean affected area quickly dissipated land significantly affected area veracruz damage reached billion million usd came road damage state northern portion hundreds damaged houses veracruz neighboring people affected municipalities overall deaths country veracruz state family perished landslide meteorological history origins tropical wave exited coast africa september moving tropical atlantic_ocean traversed caribbean_sea developing area thunderstorms september system developed low pressure area september northern portion wave broke crossed yucatán_peninsula initially hurricane hunters flight scheduled investigate system low disorganized southeastern gulf_of_mexico high wind shear wind shear decreased late september hurricane hunters flight indicated development closed low level circulation based observation sufficient persistence thunderstorms system developed tropical depression thirteen east developing depression located area weak steering currents resulting erratic movement generally south formative stages depression executed small loop moved area warm waters decreasing wind shear depression convection gradually organized winds slower increase anticyclone established system depression intensified tropical storm utc september time located east veracruz moving steadily westward influence building ridge east approached coast rapidly intensified unexpectedly hours attaining tropical storm status strengthened hurricane quickly developed closed eyewall observed radar provided peak intensity estimate mph utc september cyclone maintained vigorous convection center structure deteriorated slightly crossed coast near veracruz utc day winds estimated mph making landfall hurricane rapidly weakened tropical depression intensity progressing inland circulation difficult locate convection diminished rainbands coast hours moving ashore circulation dissipated ending duration tropical cyclone preparations impact hours landfall mexican government issued tropical storm watch veracruz hours landfall tropical storm warning place cabo turn upgraded hurricane warning hours later mexico officials declared red alert state veracruz coast veracruz officials canceled school classes officials opened shelters veracruz neighboring housed people storm government veracruz provided buses people transport houses shelters ports forced close formation caused gas prices rise potential disrupt oil facilities gulf_of_mexico landfall veracruz region east central mexico hurricane dean month prior hurricane primarily affected small fishing villages coast strong winds knocked power lines leaving people electricity prevent danger fallen wires officials shut power grid municipalities northern veracruz winds destroyed roofs houses addition high winds dropped heavy rainfall coast inland peaking veracruz rains caused flash flooding mudslides killed people including family state landslides closed portions highways locations reached foot depth combination winds rains damaged houses san river overflowed banks forced evacuation people rivers veracruz forced people leave houses houses flooded resulting local police officials assist evacuations damage veracruz estimated billion million usd road damage northern portion state overall hurricane affected people veracruz prompting declaration state emergency municipalities declaration allowed usage emergency resources affected people total deaths country days storm schools reopened mexican government distributed food water construction materials areas affected veracruz following storm power workers dispatched veracruz restore electricity affected areas | Hurricane Lorenzo (2007) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
306_HurricaneIngrid | hurricane hurricane tropical cyclones strike mexico hour period occurrence ninth named storm second hurricane atlantic hurricane season formed september gulf_of_mexico broad disturbance spawned eastern pacific initially moving westward veracruz turned northeastward away coast favorable conditions allowed attain hurricane status september day attained peak winds mph subsequently increased wind shear weakened convection storm turned northwest west september landfall south northeastern mexico strong tropical storm dissipated day combined impacts hurricanes affected thirds mexico killing people causing billion billion usd damage effects directly responsible deaths billion billion usd damage storms produced billion water equivalent filling dam mexico rainfall storm peaked veracruz rains caused widespread flooding damaging houses hundreds roads bridges storm landfall rainfall damaged crops flooded rivers effects storm spread southern texas causing high tides flooding storm mexican government declared municipalities states emergency relief agencies distributed food aid hardest hit areas residents rely assistance local names later retired impacts meteorological history august tropical wave exited west coast africa moved westward atlantic_ocean development september area convection thunderstorms developed northern portion wave eventually absorbed tropical storm north puerto_rico wave continued westward caribbean_sea large area cyclonic flow surface extended central_america eastern pacific september broad system developed areas disturbed weather eastern pacific developing northwestern caribbean system slowly organized developing low pressure area september subsequently system moved yucatán_peninsula land interaction prevented immediate development conditions favored development early september low emerged bay utc national_hurricane_center nhc assessed tropical depression developed east northeast veracruz confirmed hurricane hunters flight indicating presence closed low level circulation september convection organization increased depression strengthened tropical storm weak steering currents resulted little movement cyclone partially presence nearby hurricane eastern pacific basin mexico significant wind shear existed vicinity nonetheless strong convection intermittent development eye allowed strengthening storm september strengthened hurricane second season afternoon time hurricane turned sharply northeastward trough eastern mexico ridge southeastern united_states additional strengthening took place reached peak intensity mph early september starting northward begin northwest turn mexican coastline afterward reached peak winds shear increased began weaken hurricane approached mexican coast center displaced edge convection nhc noted resemble classic hurricane satellite pictures utc september landfall south northeastern mexico having weakened strong tropical storm mph winds near landfall hurricane_hunters reported flight level winds mph adjusting surface winds confirmed weakening storm moved ashore hours tropical storm struck pacific_coast mexico making time tropical cyclones struck coasts country day rapidly weakened tropical depression land convection temporarily reorganized circulation dissipated september preparations impact tropical cyclone warnings watches posted anticipation storm development tropical cyclone utc september government mexico issued tropical storm warning veracruz utc september tropical storm warning extended northward cabo veracruz tropical storm watch northward later hurricane warning issued cabo tropical storm watch oil company operated mexican government evacuated workers platforms gulf_of_mexico storm classes canceled municipalities classes temporarily canceled veracruz threat storm caused events canceled restriction news local drug war members citizen alert system twitter flooding missing people need assistance early duration produced tropical storm force winds coast veracruz making landfall brought tropical storm force winds northeastern mexican coast sustained winds peaked mph gusts mph nhc remarked likely caused normal tides northeastern mexico data statement interacting hurricane manual pacific_coast broad cyclonic flow dropped heavy rainfall eastern mexico primarily veracruz states veracruz rainfall totaled days guerrero dam precipitation reached surface runoff storm spread pacific_coast mexico producing flooding guerrero combination impacts storms produced billion water equivalent filling dam country combined effects hurricanes affected thirds mexico rains caused flooding landslides mexico causing rivers rise towns veracruz rains flooded rivers damaged roads bridges including destroyed bridges houses damaged degree heavy rainfall forced people evacuate homes went emergency shelters forced leave mexican army high risk areas reside shelters generally went houses friends family veracruz flooding killed livestock coast damage occurred rose banks flooding poor towns path damaging adjacent roads state storm damaged local fields people state required rescue truck swept away river mexico killed people flooding mudslides storms collectively killed people caused billion billion usd responsible majority overall effects left estimated billion billion usd estimated economic losses according damages totaled billion million usd total fatalities occurred states caused vehicle swept road people died home buried death occurred house collapsed woman town people died landslide smashed bus veracruz people died fringes storm extended southern texas winds tropical storm force rainfall thunderstorms high tides affected coastline tides reaching normal causing beaches close flooding aftermath retirement twin impacts hurricanes prompted officials mexico declare state emergency municipalities veracruz guerrero nation sent medical crews country affected areas effort prevent spread disease agency suggested residents water officials opened shelters residents houses damaged housing people weeks following storm mexican food bank sent tons food hardest hit parts country guerrero veracruz addition delivered tons food veracruz volunteers delivered blankets cleaning supplies town following storms received authority prevent housing construction areas risk mudslides flooding law passed initially lacked authority enforce residents complained slow pace receiving aid response gulf brought relief items columnist suggesting gain favor local residents severe damage caused storm mexico later retired north_atlantic hurricane replaced atlantic hurricane season retired pacific naming list replaced mario | Hurricane Ingrid | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
333_TropicalStormAbby(1964) | tropical storm tropical storm exceptionally small tropical cyclone minor effects early august forming tropical depression trough south louisiana august system moved generally westward august system began organize day eye rapidly formed system tropical storm southeast galveston texas soon weather reconnaissance plane reported barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg storm center utc newly named attained peak winds mph subsequently landfall near texas hours later onshore gradual weakening ensued brief period organization delayed dissipation degenerated area showers august southwest san_antonio texas prior landfall texas gale warnings issued coast residents evacuated overall storm impacts limited small size structures sustained damage destroyed possible tornado remaining effects resulted flooding jackson victoria counties total damage storm estimated majority stemming crops meteorological history august weak trough emerged florida northeastern gulf_of_mexico according atlantic hurricane database referred system developed tropical depression utc day center located roughly south southeast moving generally west system exhibited signs development neared texas coastline august radar images galveston victoria showed abrupt increase organization afternoon hours banding features consolidated developing eye weather reconnaissance planes dispatched system forecasters initially eye hook echo type feature end line estimated depression tropical storm utc roughly southeast galveston texas operationally system monitored depression time classification naming tropical storm occurring utc august unusually small storm entire circulation far diameter utc august reconnaissance measured central barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg lowest relation system reported peak winds mph rank category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale winds seen forecasters discarded system attained maximum winds mph utc subsequently landfall northeast texas utc weather_bureau known national_weather_service galveston described storm perfectly miniature hurricane despite moving onshore core continued organize developed closed eyewall roughly hours later storm began gradually weaken passing utc august august weakening depression hours later ultimately degenerated area showers dissipated southwest san_antonio utc preparations impact owing abrupt nature development august residents little time prepare storm according absence aircraft reconnaissance radar information reasonably new tools storm detection formed approached shore knowledge tropical storm gained gale warnings raised galveston san_antonio immediately following storm formation kept place morning august evacuation orders issued complied deciding remain homes personnel evacuated victoria red_cross facilities public shelters opened area mouth vessels tied extra rope weather_bureau members galveston office notice system relayed offices area radars follow system small size resulted effects limited areas immediate track sustained winds mph gusts mph measured near town possible tornado barn tossed structure building previously effects hurricane winds estimated mph tore roof fishing warehouse coast tides ranged normal men dogs required rescue vessel stranded heavy rains accompanied system texas areas immediate track received rain peak value recorded victoria international airport hardest hit areas jackson victoria counties heaviest rains fell areas flooding strong winds damaged cotton rice crops effects rice crop limited losses earlier storms ongoing harvesting flooding took place watershed damage resulted overall property damage estimated agricultural losses reached | Tropical Storm Abby (1964) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
344_TropicalStormJose(2005) | tropical storm short lived tropical storm landfall central mexico august tenth named storm atlantic hurricane season fourth tropical cyclones hurricanes tropical storms landfall mexico year tropical storm formed august landfall mexican state veracruz day retained tropical characteristics day dissipating brought heavy levels rainfall region mudslides caused rainfall killed people directly caused million usd damage meteorological history tropical storm identified tropical wave moved western coast africa august august system spawned tropical depression central atlantic wave continued westward entering caribbean august slight development took place system moved yucatán_peninsula time entered august little convection associated system following morning convection exploded highly favorable divergence upper level flow according readings satellite defined low pressure center developed utc prompting national_hurricane_center classify system time depression situated roughly east veracruz mexico situated warm waters area low wind shear depression able quickly organize proximity land nhc noted system long advantage favorable conditions located south mid level ridge depression tracked north west kept motion remainder existence depression rapidly intensified moved west tropical storm hours later global model guidance initially failed resolve storm track models indicating stall offshore continued strengthen moved coast landfall state veracruz early august winds reaching peak mph landfall eye beginning form storm short hurricane intensity tropical storm quickly weakened landfall dissipated afternoon mountains central mexico hours forming tropical storm formed close shore lead time hours tropical storm warning veracruz coastline area covered warning issued august extended southwards intensified canceled soon landfall august advisories issued national_hurricane_center emphasized rainfall primary threat responsible damaging crops highways homes flooding districts cities state veracruz evacuation people shelters government state estimated damages caused storm approximately million usd approximately municipalities affected torrential rain majority damage concentrated damage highway infrastructure estimated million usd reported storm damaged homes square kilometers thousand acres land cattle addition square kilometers thousand acres crops including corn flooded boats lost result active medical brigades sent region reduce risk affected population responsible direct casualties deaths result mud slide killed man veracruz deaths mudslides | Tropical Storm Jose (2005) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
401_HurricaneAbby(1960) | hurricane hurricane tropical cyclone caribbean_sea atlantic hurricane season second tropical cyclone named storm season developed july tropical wave vicinity lesser antilles rapidly intensified hurricane tropical storm hours briefly peaked category hurricane weakening rapidly weakened minimal tropical storm days storm strengthened hurricane began parallel coast honduras landfall british honduras present day belize july dissipated mexico later day remnants ultimately hurricane pacific_ocean despite passing near countries relatively light impact land resulting usd million usd damage fatalities meteorological history origins hurricane possibly tropical wave moved vicinity lesser antilles early july ships weather stations july reported existence tropical cyclone july operationally classified tropical storm formation later analysis revealed tropical depression depression passed near barbados early july rapidly intensifying hurricane accelerated west landfall minimal category hurricane emerged caribbean_sea hours later headed generally westward gradually strengthened july attained peak intensity mph category hurricane intensity began gradually level intensified slightly caribbean eventually weakening downgraded tropical storm morning july center roughly south kingston jamaica time hours maximum sustained winds mph intensified relatively quick pace near hurricane status passed north honduras july late july intensified hurricane hours later passed island midnight july final landfall july moved inland british honduras presently known belize minimal hurricane quickly weakened downgraded tropical storm hours later land approached border guatemala mexico weakened tropical depression dissipated situated mexican state july remnants crossed mexico pacific_ocean hurricane july lasted days pacific dissipated july preparations impact lesser antilles watches warning issued passage hurricane caribbean gale warnings issued guadeloupe starting july utc later day hurricane watch issued puerto_rico hours later watch extended include dominican_republic haiti warnings discontinued later storm passed bypassed barbados tropical depression resulted minimal effects maximum sustained winds barbados reported mph gusts recorded mph effects known barbados borne storm landfall category hurricane rainfall island totaled tropical storm force winds recorded island passage hurricane july hurricane force winds reported addition roof collapsed house killing residents living passage hurricane resulted usd million usd damage martinique near path hurricane resulted effects recorded rainfall nearly inches rain village measured nearly inches winds martinique tropical storm force passage hurricane wind gusts martinique mph greater observed damaged roads bridges mainly landslides island nation affected produced nearly rain island winds similar measured barbados left usd thousand usd damage greater antilles central_america initially believed affect jamaica gale force winds heavy rainfall noted interests island monitor progress storm remained far south island impact island unknown citizens central_america remain alert passage later warned citizens british honduras honduras precautions protection life property dangerous winds high seas produced rain islands north honduras reports received winds reached mph communications lost north landfall wind gusts reported mph minor property damage reported british honduras totaling approximately usd thousand usd addition agricultural losses reached usd thousand usd nearly landfall honduras eventually entered mexico effects reported believed flooding seas normal path caused usd million usd damage fatalities | Hurricane Abby (1960) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
424_HurricaneFlossy(1956) | hurricane originated tropical disturbance moved central_america gulf_of_mexico tropical depression september tropical storm september hurricane september hurricane peaked maximum sustained winds mph struck central gulf_coast united_states category hurricane september evolved extratropical cyclone september hurricane affect oil gulf_of_mexico tropical cyclone led flooding new_orleans broke drought eastern united_states death toll total damages reached million usd meteorological history tropical disturbance moved northward crossing guatemala eastern pacific ocean northwest caribbean_sea september september tropical cyclone soon emerging caribbean moved yucatán_peninsula tropical depression tropical storm gulf_of_mexico september hurricane september turned sharply east northeast mouth mississippi river september minor hurricane storm continued east northeast landfall florida east pensacola system evolved extratropical cyclone soon passing sunshine state continued moving east northeast near virginia moving slowly shipping lanes canada bermuda blocked high pressure system southeast canada preparations morning september hurricane watches posted upper texas louisiana coasts morning september hurricane warnings effect louisiana florida storm warnings effect louisiana florida approach hurricane led evacuation aircraft florida oklahoma impact gulf_of_mexico hurricane cause significant disruption oil gulf_of_mexico active wells went service drilling came halt days cyclone passage humble company saw quarters chains compromised swung adjacent oil platform causing damage usd cost production greater damage created oil loss life impact oil gulf_of_mexico formed committee called goal use mathematical models historic data better predict hurricane formation path studies went reliable forecast mechanism found united_states louisiana wind blown sand beach spread area highways hurricane total inches rainfall fell golden meadow louisiana louisiana pressure fell inhg hpa hundreds lost homes storm storm surge significant louisiana storm tide reached feet extensive coastal erosion caused cyclone new_orleans louisiana square miles km2 flooded portions cattle drowned region crops citrus sugar cane heavily damaged winds high mph struck coastal mississippi total inches rain fell montgomery alabama tent house destroyed northern florida southern alabama georgia considered drought breaking southwest georgia high winds damaged corn cotton crops lowest pressure reported inches hpa storm tide florida reached feet mean sea level tides damaged piers small craft resulted severe beach erosion tornadoes touched northern florida association damaged destroyed numerous structures jefferson counties caused little damage northeast rains brought helped relieve drought conditions carolinas considered beneficial winds high miles hour recorded gas screw vessel lost high tides caused extratropical cyclone led water feet deep sections norfolk collapsed storm years built severe flooding occurred state coastline including interior bays occurred despite efforts curb storm surge tons tonnes broken rock total damages louisiana florida alabama carolinas virginia million usd | Hurricane Flossy (1956) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
544_SubtropicalStormAlpha(1972) | subtropical storm alpha called rare season subtropical cyclone hit georgia developed previously non tropical cyclone western atlantic_ocean initially moved northeastward carolinas storm turned southwestward building ridge concurrently intensified subtropical storm alpha later moved ashore near savannah finally dissipated northeast gulf_of_mexico produced wave action moderate rainfall coast damage totaled usd associated deaths meteorological history series weak moved eastern united_states week month upper level low developed located southeast united_states removed origins alpha surface low northeast florida associated larger scale cold core upper low organized late classified subtropical depression east border southeast north_carolina developing ridge blocked northeast motion slowed turn southeast small intense low level center organized rapidly day attained gale force winds time storm turned southwestward utc national_hurricane_center initiated advisories storm miles south cape_hatteras time reached peak winds mph advisory disagreement forecast models eventual track projected tracks georgia landfall track northeastward sea alpha time nhc model based previous storms similar characteristics found storm subtropical storm alpha initially defined moved southwestward small center located eastern edge convection low level cloud bands formed east center time temperature structure typical winter storm expected like subtropical storm typical summer months winds decreased steadily turned westward heavy rainfall persisted north west center national_hurricane_center initially thought center surface agency indicated low confidence determine circulation center difficulty arose large nature storm later new center formed confirmed radar imagery hurricane_hunters night extremely small center landfall south savannah georgia affecting small area winds mph minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg time landfall alpha developed warm core indicating tropical characteristics storm weakened quickly land dissipate days later northeast gulf_of_mexico preparations impact time advisory alpha small craft warnings jacksonville florida cape new_jersey gale warnings posted north_carolina virginia interaction alpha high pressure system northeast caused cooler temperatures gusty winds delaware southward wave heights reached feet virginia storm dropped rainfall coast north_carolina virginia maximum inches reported north_carolina moving slowly north_carolina coast alpha caused heavy beach erosion destroyed house threatened foundation homes damage totaled usd storm traveling western atlantic_ocean storm produced large area rough seas considered greatest threat storm northeastern florida police officers stationed ensure people swim dangerous seas high waves halted work harbor naval station people drowned storm dissipated surf turbulent tides georgia coast reached feet normal caused flooding beach erosion wind gusts reached mph winds knocked trees power lines leaving people power eastern georgia damage minor widespread state estimated usd moderate rains spread coastal areas south_carolina southern florida hurricane season year quasi tropical cyclones named nato alphabet time names applied large subtropical cyclones small later combined category | Subtropical Storm Alpha (1972) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
647_HurricaneCarla | hurricane hurricane ranks intense tropical cyclone landfall hurricane severity index named storm category hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed area weather southwestern caribbean_sea september initially tropical depression strengthened slowly heading northwestward september system upgraded tropical storm hours later upgraded hurricane shortly storm curved northward approaching late september entered gulf_of_mexico passing northeast yucatán_peninsula early following day storm major hurricane reaching category intensity resuming northwestward course continued intensification september upgraded category hurricane later day weakened slightly large intense hurricane storm landfall near port connor texas weakened quickly inland reduced tropical storm september heading generally northward transitioned extratropical cyclone september centered southern oklahoma rapidly moving northeastward remnants reached canada dissipated september crossing outer bands brought gusty winds severe local flooding western cuba yucatán_peninsula damage fatalities reported initially considered significant threat florida storm brought light winds small amounts precipitation reaching texas wind gusts high mph observed additionally tornadoes spawned state caused notable impacts destructive resulting buildings severely damaged destroyed deaths injuries state destroyed homes farm buildings buildings additionally homes farm buildings buildings suffered damage fatalities million usd losses texas tornadoes touched louisiana causing destruction homes farms buildings major damage additional homes farm buildings minor moderate damage reported homes farm buildings deaths million losses louisiana attributed heavy rainfall occurred states especially kansas flash flooding severely damaged crops drowned people overall resulted million losses fatalities meteorological history early september tropical disturbance area convective activity observed tracking westward caribbean_sea time anticyclone situated western caribbean_sea upper levels surface charts indicate low level circulation developing early september estimated tropical depression tropical cyclone sustained winds winds mph developed miles northwest colombia utc initially center circulation remained difficult locate surface charts lack data winds shifted west mph barometric pressures dropped mbar inhg miami florida issued bulletin utc september depression centered miles east southeast nicaragua estimated sustained winds reached mph utc september depression strengthened tropical storm named located northeast reconnaissance aircraft flight reported continuing intensify surface winds mph radars reported unusually large tropical cyclone convective bands extending miles outward center utc september passed near reported barometric pressure mbar inhg wind gusts mph southwest based observations obtained reconnaissance aircraft utc september barometric pressure mbar inhg bulletin issued weather_bureau hour later indicated storm probably reached hurricane intensity according post season analysis reached hurricane status time shortly hurricane september curved northward northwestern caribbean_sea utc september storm intensified category hurricane located east northeast mexico actual use saffir simpson hurricane wind scale developed effect shortly crossed entered gulf_of_mexico strong high pressure area forced resume original northwesterly course early september storm strengthened category hurricane located north yucatán_peninsula major hurricane season upgraded category hurricane early september approaching gulf_coast united_states utc september strengthened category located northwestern gulf_of_mexico hours later storm reached maximum sustained wind speed mph weakened category hurricane late september reached minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg later day storm struck texas seven miles south port connor winds mph rapidly weakened inland degenerated category hurricane september passing east hours later storm downgraded category hurricane near shortly downgraded tropical storm taylor beginning late september storm curved east north reaching oklahoma early september transitioned extratropical cyclone located rural extratropical remnants moved rapidly northeastward brought heavy rainfall areas great plains september entered canada near marie ontario continuing swiftly northeastward ontario quebec remnants dissipated september preparations occurring year officials florida keys took precautions potential impact storm united_states_navy flew planes evacuated ships docked sailed sea ride morning september hurricane watch issued entire coast louisiana eastward florida september hurricane watch issued southwest coast state bay westward later extended westward include entire coast texas eastward florida portion hurricane watch texas louisiana upgraded hurricane warning utc september estimated people fled coasts texas louisiana making largest evacuation history united_states time half people texas small towns coast texas populations evacuated people left larger cities galveston stayed protection galveston impact spawned largest hurricane related tornado outbreak record time tornadoes touched circulation overwhelmingly surpassed spawned tornadoes path fatalities million damage attributed impact occurred texas storm landfall large strong category hurricane united_states texas high tides storm surge reported coast texas reaching feet mean sea level coastal areas highest tide reported feet port large wave heights including feet feet feet feet feet galveston storm category hurricane landfall produced strong winds especially near path strongest sustained winds include mph mph victoria mph additionally highest wind gust observations include mph mph mph victoria produced heavy rainfall texas peaking inches significant precipitation totals include inches international airport galveston inches downtown galveston inches inches liberty inches inches inches columbus inches inches significant damage property occurred port arthur port connor lying nearest location landfall virtually destroyed victoria highest sustained wind speed mph gusts reached mph homes damaged severely damaged destroyed businesses public buildings significantly impacted damage city victoria reached million tornadoes spawned texas caused significant impact tornado near destroyed radio towers damaged buildings tornado injured people caused destruction house impacted resulting damage people injured homes commercial buildings destroyed additional homes damaged tornado located near houston losses reached early morning hours september tornado moved mile kilometer long yard wide path crossed galveston bay severely damaging buildings destroyed causing deaths injuries hours later area resulted destruction houses extensive lesser damage tornado damaged homes structures sustained impact tornado final occurred late afternoon hours latex caused injuries resulted losses damaging houses little known dan reported live galveston storm act imitated later reporters marked live television broadcast hurricane alerted public size way literally changed way world sees hurricanes according fellow reporter broadcasting live galveston asked draw outline gulf_of_mexico transparent sheet plastic held map black white radar screen size perspective cbs impressed work offered position correspondent texas destroyed homes farm buildings buildings additionally homes farm buildings buildings suffered damage injuries according listed slightly higher number storm caused fatalities texas causes death include people drowning tornadoes heart attack overall damage state estimated million breakdown damage indicates million incurred property million crops rice lesser impact cotton citrus louisiana southeastern louisiana high tides coast beach erosion reported rainfall heavy peaking inches observed precipitation totals include inches inches inches inches new_orleans inches inches alexandria inches inches western portions louisiana sustained winds peaked mph gusts reached mph minor damage occurred limited roofs glass downed tree limbs winds caused local river reach foot flood stage tornadoes spawned louisiana destroyed homes farm buildings causing major damage additional homes farm buildings additionally homes farm buildings suffered minor moderate damage fatalities injuries occurred related tornadoes damage louisiana totaled million breakdown losses include million agriculture million buildings million boats beach property million roads bridges million oil platforms offshore million miscellaneous damage oklahoma remnants brought heavy rainfall strong winds portions oklahoma inches rain fell counties heavier amounts inches fell precipitation state peaked inches city blocks flooded feet residential areas feet business areas homes buildings city suffered water damaged state damage areas included homes buildings homes homes additionally water washed bridges highways northeastern parts state leaving roads impassable sustained winds mph gusts mph recorded oklahoma winds injured people airborne debris winds rain combined severely disrupted electrical telephone services caused damage property crops illinois storm dropped precipitation amounts inches northwestern illinois peak inches second tropical cyclone illinois hurricane additionally inches fell hours severe local flooding occurred especially northern portions state heavy property agricultural damage occurred streets reported flooded bridge approaches small bridges washed precipitation inches chicago flooded rose feet lock gate lake michigan opened release excess water abrupt water resulted damage boats harbor united_states winds reached mph florida reported rainfall outer bands kansas inches rain hours caused flash flooding peak inches tropical cyclone kansas surpassed hurricane severe crop damage occurred especially areas south highways left impassable water family drowned car swept road near fifth fatality occurred car swept tributary near storm produced winds mph causing agricultural damage nebraska rainfall peaked inches making tropical cyclone state heavy precipitation fell missouri especially lee summit maximum rainfall total missouri inches fatality reported missouri cause death unknown rainfall iowa peaked inches near making tropical cyclone state inches rain fell hour period lower_peninsula michigan indicated precipitation amounts inches regardless tropical cyclone history michigan despite rainfall flooding michigan relatively minimal limited washed dam precipitation wisconsin reached inches causing rank tropical cyclone state precipitation peaks states include inches alabama inches arkansas inches mississippi inches indiana cuba broadcasts reported severe flooding near offshore honduras rainfall inches reported wind gusts mph remnants brought tropical storm force winds areas canada ontario gusty winds caused power outages port credit area electrical services disrupted new_brunswick winds mph winds mph halifax nova scotia closed threat falling trees branches aftermath shortly storm vice president lifelong resident texas toured devastation state met officials different counties remarking arising challenge suffered hurricane tornado floods texas bold brave people report president congress million approved aid texas kennedy later requested additional million president kennedy issued disaster declaration texas allowing jurisdictions state apply public assistance president declared parishes louisiana disaster area helicopters deployed united_states marines galveston patrol devastated areas united_states navy task force composed medical construction work teams sent area members assisted refugees returning homes worked prevent looting owing hurricane intensity destruction retired atlantic hurricane replaced carol season | Hurricane Carla | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
781_TropicalStormDean(1983) | tropical storm dean tropical caused minor flooding portions east_coast united_states september seventh tropical cyclone fourth named storm atlantic hurricane season dean developed frontal low northeast bahamas september initially subtropical gained characteristics tropical cyclone tracking slowly north northeastward september system reclassified tracking northward september dean peaked winds mph shortly curving west northwestward slowly intensity eventually dean landfall virginia september weakening tropical storm dean rapidly weakened land longer tropical cyclone early october swells generated storm stranded injured people waves coast caused beach erosion especially virginia north_carolina inland effects minor generally limited light rainfall forced evacuate flooding near hurricane force wind gusts coastal areas virginia north_carolina wind damage storm minimal remnants storm brought rainfall portions new_england especially connecticut precipitation storm peaked damage storm unknown presumed minimal meteorological history frontal cloud band moved offshore east_coast united_states september days cloud band stationary stretching bahamas northeast bermuda time mbar inhg high pressure stalled producing strong pressure gradient gale force winds east_coast united_states located east florida low level circulation developed frontal cloud band september utc day nhc classified system subtropical storm ship report gale force winds center initially tracked north northeastward influence frontal cloud band spawned storm wind field quickly condensed storm separated frontal cloud band result classified tropical storm dean utc september approximately east jacksonville florida national_hurricane_center initiated advisories storm utc day indicated weak ridge north cold low moving offshore cause dean slowly possibly curve northwestward early september reconnaissance aircraft recorded dean minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg forecast models initially indicated storm continue northeastward quickly switched westward movement september curving northwestward later day dean attained maximum sustained wind speed mph reported ship reconnaissance aircraft flew dean north center late september reported hurricane force wind gusts storm soon began weaken utc september dean landfall virginia winds mph operationally national_hurricane_center discontinued advisories hours dean struck state utc september storm weakened tropical depression utc october dean tropical cyclone located virginia near mouth remnants continued northwestward curving northeast near border virginia west_virginia crossed mid-atlantic new_england emerging atlantic_ocean near boston massachusetts october remnants dean dissipated offshore east_coast united_states preparations impact dean approached united_states numerous gale warnings issued warnings issued north_carolina rhode_island small craft advisories raised eastern covering places massachusetts florida norfolk virginia naval station placed hurricane condition meaning destructive winds anticipated hours parts north_carolina residents urged prepare storm remain rough coastal waters storm moved inland virginia outer bands high winds prompted cape evacuate water flooded coast wave measured minor beach erosion ensued beaches lost sand lines associated dean brought near hurricane force wind gusts brief heavy rainfall winds caused little effect isolated power outages especially aside minor damage caused dean positive storm coastal waters north_carolina king appeared near record numbers improving local fishing industry stated finding fish weighing coast virginia large swells dean stranded september people board crew injured incident seriously hurt ship towed cape new_jersey later day united_states_coast_guard waves caused beach erosion virginia coastline addition minor erosion waves caused slight flooding totaling damage usd winds estimated mph storm moved inland structural damage minimal areas near dean path experienced light rainfall rain especially virginia statewide peak richmond maryland thousands tons sand removed rough seas near beach erosion occurred nearby additionally wind gusts mph resulted minor damage minimal flooding reported following rainfall damage maryland light totaling usd minor effects reported delaware limited winds gusts mph caused loss tons sand beaches coastal new_jersey locally heavy rainfall resulted traffic jams downed power lines numerous problems areas new_york especially southeastern portions state rainfall exceeding hours flooded roadways delayed trains remnants dean dropped light precipitation new_england rainfall storm peaked ranger station connecticut | Tropical Storm Dean (1983) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
1060_TropicalStormElena(1979) | tropical storm weak tropical storm moved ashore texas atlantic hurricane season sixth tropical storm season developed tropical wave south louisiana august tracked generally west northwest strengthening little making landfall september minimal tropical storm storm quickly dissipated land dropped moderate rainfall path causing direct deaths houston drowning storm damage minor amounting million usd million usd lightning storm set fire oil houston causing indirect deaths injuries meteorological history tropical wave moved coast africa august tracked westward passing lesser antilles august august weak wave axis crossed florida tropical disturbance organized wave axis ship reports indicating development low level circulation august later day hurricane hunters flight reported existence tropical depression classified tropical depression thirteen located miles south mouth mississippi_river ridge high pressure located southeastern united_states depression continued tracking generally westward intensified late august sixth tropical storm season attained tropical storm status hours prior unfavorable northerly vertical wind shear persisted duration prohibited development convection approaching frontal trough weakened high pressure system north resulted turning northwestward texas coastline storm remained poorly organized failing strengthen september landfall minimal tropical storm cyclone rapidly weakened moving ashore early september degenerated remnant low pressure area southeastern texas trapped high pressure systems remnant mid level circulation drifted southwestward inland days dissipating september impact upgraded tropical storm national_hurricane_center issued gale warning port connor texas louisiana remained effect storm moved ashore winds fairly minor association storm station galveston texas recorded peak wind gust mph moved ashore produced foot storm tide galveston rainfall storm generally limited coastline peaked inches light rainfall extended coastline louisiana near houston inches precipitation reported caused flooding overall storm damage fairly minor totaling million usd million usd dock owned near houston lightning bolt thunderstorms struck oil hawaii lightning started fire ship expanded wrecked adjacent barge burned nearby docks ship nearly split half lightning strike oil hours firefighters fire tanker boats efforts hindered unsettled weather unsafe water travel fire caused deaths injuries damage related incident totaled million usd million usd dispatched repair radar ship crossing time explosion killed names | Tropical Storm Elena (1979) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
1250_HurricaneHumberto(2007) | hurricane hurricane minimal hurricane formed intensified faster north_atlantic tropical cyclone record landfall developing september northwestern gulf_of_mexico tropical cyclone rapidly strengthened struck texas winds mph early september steadily weakened moving ashore september began dissipating northwestern georgia interacted approaching cold damage fairly light estimated approximately million usd precipitation peaked inches wind gusts mph reported heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding damaged destroyed dozens homes closed highways trees power lines downed knocking power hundreds thousands customers hurricane caused fatality state texas additionally storm progressed inland rainfall reported meteorological history origins remnants frontal trough spawned tropical storm moved offshore south florida september combination weak surface trough upper level low pressure system produced disorganized showers thunderstorms western cuba eastern gulf mexico tracking slowly west northwestward unfavorable wind shear initially tropical cyclone development late september environmental conditions favorable following morning convection increased disturbance tracking western periphery mid level ridge system turned slow northwest drift quickly organized radar imagery reported loose banding features data indicated presence surface circulation based observations national_hurricane_center classified system tropical depression located roughly miles southeast texas tropical cyclone depression forecast strengthen slowly reach peak winds mph hours forming depression intensified small cyclone storm continued organize quickly turned north northeastward radar imagery suggested formation eye early september based reports hurricane_hunters upgraded hurricane utc september located miles coast texas hurricane landfall miles east utc defined eye maintained strong convection hurricane_hunters reported sustained winds mph hours landfall post storm analysis later determined winds bit stronger mph based operational estimates wind speed increase mph national_hurricane_center reported tropical cyclone historic record reached intensity faster rate near landfall path eye continued northeastward passed port arthur texas category hurricane strength second time years following hurricane september cities experienced direct hit hurricane hours landfall weakened tropical storm crossed southwestern louisiana increased upper level wind shear caused storm weaken rapidly land late september weakened tropical depression issuing advisory national_hurricane_center remarked potential remnants storm turn southward gulf_of_mexico storm continued northeastward southeastern united_states september storm began dissipating northwestern georgia shortly degenerated remnant low pressure area preparations tropical cyclone tropical storm warning issued port connor texas cameron louisiana tropical storm watch posted louisiana tropical storm watch upgraded warning reaching hurricane status national_hurricane_center issued hurricane warning texas cameron louisiana inland tropical storm warning declared parishes southwestern louisiana posted tornado watch southwestern coastal parishes prior moving ashore officials louisiana advised residents low lying flood prone areas consider moving safer location shelter opened people stayed storm flood watches warnings issued portions mississippi louisiana storm tracked region texas governor prepared state resources potentially impacted areas including deployment soldiers helicopters water rescue teams search rescue missions activated shortly cyclone developed impact texas hours prior development outer rainbands depression began moving portions texas coast heavy rainfall intense thunderstorms caused minor flooding crossed coastline subsequent days precipitation state peaked inches highest recorded rainfall total association hurricane sustained winds peaked mph gusts mph national_weather_service estimates gusts exceeded mph southwestern extreme southeastern golden pass ship channel unofficial report mph wind gust relayed national_hurricane_center moving ashore produced minor storm surge state peaking feet combination surge waves resulted light beach erosion left homes completely destroyed additional severely damaged county homes received minor damage road left houses isolated county combination saturated grounds strong winds uprooted trees downed power lines path hurricane high voltage transmission poles blown seriously damaged power customers orange jefferson counties lost power customers state electricity widespread flooding occurred jefferson orange counties homes flooded additionally roadways flooded passage hurricane caused fatality state man killed crashed outside house initially press reports indicated storm wrought million damage final damage estimates million oil production slowed result plants port arthur halted loss power oil prices rose barrel trading september result ending day record high barrel natural gas rose percent ahead storm lost gains day according residences texas affected destroyed sustained major damage sustained minor damage cost individual assistance impacted cost cost debris removal public assistance amounted terms capita income sustained impact decreasing louisiana tracking state weakening tropical storm produced light moderate winds southwestern louisiana gusts officially peaked mph state unofficial reading mph reported heavy rainfall occurred area reaching peak inches rainfall triggered minor river flooding storm surge minor state peaking feet beach erosion reported widespread freshwater flooding occurred leaving homes flooded high water southwestern portion state resulted closure roadways including state highways isolated wind damage reported particularly near texas border trees power lines blown total power customers lost electricity southwestern louisiana tornado briefly touched parish blowing roof home downing trees power lines damage louisiana estimated circulation dissipated remnants brought moderate rainfall southeastern states spawned tornadoes portions south_carolina north_carolina caused widespread damage locations heavy rains mississippi led flooding low lying areas small rail bridge washed forcing passengers amtrak train bus destinations person injured driving car flooded street alabama rainfall caused minor low lying areas aided short term drought relief northern georgia locally heavy rainfall led flash flooding resulting road strong thunderstorms associated remnants produced winds mph penny sized hail north_carolina tornadoes confirmed resulting minor damage homes caused injuries fatalities heavy rains associated system triggered flash flooding roads resulting closure south_carolina tornado touched causing moderate damage homes lifting aftermath hours landfall declared galveston jefferson orange counties disaster areas allocated state resources assist affected residents governor applied presidential disaster declaration september teams assessed hurricane damage affected counties following assessment determined damage caused significant require disaster declaration governor request denied estimated cubic yards structural debris cubic yards tree limbs needed removed wake storm | Hurricane Humberto (2007) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
1560_1933Cuba–Brownsvillehurricane | cuba hurricane cuba hurricane storms atlantic hurricane season reach intensity category strength saffir simpson hurricane scale formed august west coast africa duration maintained west northwest track system intensified tropical storm august hurricane august passing north lesser antilles hurricane rapidly intensified approached turks islands reached category status peak winds mph august subsequently weakened striking northern cuba september winds mph country hurricane left people homeless killed people damage heaviest near storm path strong winds destroyed houses left areas power damage estimated million exiting cuba hurricane entered gulf_of_mexico september attained winds mph initially hurricane posed threat area corpus texas local united_states weather_bureau advised people stay away texas coastline busy labor day weekend officials declared martial law city mandated evacuations hurricane turned west struck near early september winds estimated mph quickly dissipated causing heavy damage high winds caused heavy damage citrus crop hurricane left million damage deaths southern texas meteorological history origins hurricane tropical disturbance near west coast africa august days later system organized classified tropical depression southwest cape_verde days system moved west northwestward little change intensity estimated depression strengthened tropical storm august halfway cape_verde initially storm elongated beginning august began intensify quickly night storm attained hurricane status nearby ships reported gale force winds august hurricane passed north lesser antilles approached southeastern bahamas underwent rapid deepening hour period beginning late august winds increased mph mph small storm grand island reported winds mph hurricane passed slightly north august utc day ship near reported barometric pressure mbar inhg hurricane force winds pressure suggest winds mph reported eye storm smaller normal winds estimated mph hurricane winds rank category saffir simpson hurricane scale storms season maintaining peak winds hours hurricane began weakening passed southern bahamas utc september hurricane landfall northern cuba near winds mph eye moved northern coast cuba crossing shortly storm exited late september hurricane passed north havana entering gulf_of_mexico hurricane ship reported pressure mbar inhg late september suggested winds mph hurricane turned west september approached southern texas weakened slightly utc september hurricane final landfall southern texas winds estimated mph quickly weakened land crossed northeastern mexico storm dissipated late september impact path hurricane killed people collectively turks cuba south texas affected turks producing winds mph hurricane struck cuba officials warned impending storm military workers warned people remain indoors people evacuated coastal town trains specifically run residents havana business owners secured properties anticipation storm deaths hurricane occurred northern cuba winds mph affected coastline havana reported maximum winds mph winds downed power lines uprooted trees high waves flooded blocks city water entering homes east havana high waves destroyed high winds severely damaged local sugar industry nearby coastal town east described virtually leveled storm news reports southern coast hurricane destroyed ships piers high waves washed ships ashore damaged ship high winds destroyed hundreds houses damaged storm path people left homeless lacking food medical supplies interior country hurricane dropped rainfall flooded rivers towns damage estimated million report published indicated deaths country newspaper accounts shortly hurricane indicated deaths storm police officers deployed maintain order officers shot killed people caught looting havana deaths included overall death toll officials deployed trucks pick wounded citizens hurricane bahamas late august united_states weather_bureau issued storm warnings southern florida days later storm struck cuba passed south state producing peak winds mph winds caused little damage high waves destroyed sea wall washed coastal roadway high waves sank boat killing people days hurricane final landfall officials weather_bureau issued warning stations texas coast declaring uncertain tropical storm gulf reach coast line persons warned remain away inaccessible places texas coast week end early warning prevent travelers texas beaches labor day weekend result official office estimated warning probably saved thousands lives early september day landfall weather_bureau issued hurricane warning storm warnings locations texas coast storm westward motion apparent hurricane warning dropped north extended southward officials corpus declared martial law storm struck ordered mandatory evacuations low lying areas shelters opened city businesses closed storm moved area winds estimated mph gusts mph high tides reported coast storm surge reached near tides flooded portions corpus deep sinking boats damaging piers storm generated waves destroyed buildings settlement storm destroyed causeway island mile wide storm dropped heavy rainfall southern texas northeastern mexico peaking station near mercedes total hour precipitation records set storm rains storm previous hurricanes led large increase tropical butterfly species area strong winds destroyed citrus crop overall hurricane left million damage deaths deaths credited advance warning damage expected corpus business owners lost revenue sent letters outcry bureau determined evacuations warnings given storm threat | 1933 Cuba–Brownsville hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
1580_1925Floridatropicalstorm | florida tropical storm florida tropical storm deadliest tropical cyclone impact united_states hurricane fourth final storm season formed tropical depression november near yucatán_peninsula system initially tracked southeastward turning north gradually intensified western cuba november storm reached peak winds mph striking central florida december hours system transitioned extratropical cyclone emerged atlantic_ocean system moved onshore december north_carolina turning east away united_states december system presumed dissipated offshore system existence responsible fatalities resulted offshore incidents worst loss life took place east_coast crewmen american drowned property damage amounted million million jacksonville meteorological history florida tropical storm identified november tropical depression situated southeast yucatán_peninsula nearly month official end hurricane season situated waters system slowly intensified attaining tropical storm status roughly hours forming drifted southeast abruptly turning north northwestward november storm quickly strengthened brushed western tip cuba winds mph gulf_of_mexico storm turned northeastward intensified peak winds mph lowest known barometric pressure attained storm mbar hpa inhg moved inland hours reaching strength storm landfall south florida early december began transition extratropical cyclone storm originally thought moved ashore minimal hurricane latest hurricane united_states history lowered peak winds crossing florida peninsula storm briefly weakened completed transition water intensified coast carolinas tropical storm large powerful extratropical cyclone attaining peak winds mph pressure mbar hpa inhg measured uss gale force winds extended new_jersey winds mph recorded december storm gradually slowed tracked roughly parallel east_coast later day system moved onshore time wilmington cape winds equivalent minimal hurricane strong area high pressure located caused system turn east southeast following days storm gradually weakened moved away north_carolina december storm longer identifiable presumed dissipated offshore monthly weather review published documented system indicated cyclone continued east eventually bermuda azores later analysis concluded separate extratropical low formed near remnants storm responsible weather areas impact november november storm brought light rains eastern cuba cyclone tropical storm force winds time highest recorded wind cuba mph havana rain fell city northern coast honduras recorded precipitation day span united_states passage florida storm produced torrential rain coastal cities peaking miami storm caused significant property crop damage gulf_coast florida trees power lines telegraph wires knocked high winds communication southern florida severed miles telegraph wires downed evening november structures previously considered safe storms location inland sustained significant damage probably storm surge beaches atlantic coast sustained considerable damages storm people killed near tampa separate incidents occurred house collapsed men pinning ground second incident occurred woman ran outside home struck tree limb killed injured sleeping collapsed high winds facility working sustained damage fire ignited cyclone florida property loses estimated million million jacksonville damages citrus industry significant total losses exceeding losses miami amounted inundated city days shipping incidents resulting storm caused deaths schooner carrying seven people sunk killing occupants boat sank coast mobile alabama lumber barge fate crew unknown ship named american sank charleston south_carolina northern coast cuba crew members lost near vessel carrying cases liquor sank crewmen incident involving yacht occurred coast georgia ship sank near savannah georgia crew members drowning total loss life sea shipping east_coast crippled storm vessels forced seek shelter port large size storm extratropical cyclone gale storm warnings force north_carolina maine north_carolina heavy rains strong winds reported coast near record high water rises recorded wilmington cape_hatteras temporarily isolated surrounding areas high winds storm knocked power lines area buildings coast numerous boats sustained considerable damage far north new_jersey gale force winds produced powerful extratropical storm caused significant damage killed people large swells high winds new_jersey southern new_york connecticut resulted significant damage coast long_island large waves resulted severe beach erosion threatened undermine homes parts inundated increased surf damaging homes businesses barges nearby torn swept sea nearly killed building collapsed amidst high winds minor precipitation recorded rhode_island peaking | 1925 Florida tropical storm | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
1585_HurricaneGreta–Olivia | hurricane olivia hurricane olivia atlantic hurricanes cross central_america eastern pacific remaining tropical cyclone seventh named storm atlantic hurricane season formed tropical wave northwest trinidad september despite unfavorable area gradually intensified moving west northwestward september hurricane south jamaica days later defined eye approached northeastern honduras northwest reaching peak winds mph day weakened paralleling northern honduras coast offshore september landfall quickly weakened tropical depression crossing guatemala southeastern mexico entering eastern pacific system intensified hurricane renamed olivia weakened dissipating september taking similar path hurricane years prior threatened reproduce devastating effects catastrophic storm damage loss life significantly feared honduras homes damaged half towns coastline storm damaged houses offshore death country belize barrier reef downed trees produced high waves mainland minimal flooding despite high storm surge landfall hurricane damaged destroyed houses primary hospital tornado flipped truck damaged houses damage belize estimated million usd deaths meteorological history tropical wave exited west coast africa near september moving westward atlantic_ocean wave spawned area convection days later gradually organized september wave moved windward_islands producing wind gusts mph barbados later day estimated system developed tropical depression west northwest trinidad based ship land reports located unfavorable area depression intensified continued develop hurricane hunters flight september indicated depression intensified tropical storm north netherlands antilles tropical storm intensified slowly strong trough northwest south american coastline located south southerly disrupted ridge north 30th parallel storm moved quickly west northwestward caribbean september intensified hurricane south jamaica shortly trough northwest weakened preventing storm intensification increasingly defined eye developed approaching coast honduras barometric pressure quickly dropped early september eyewall passed offshore cabo sparsely populated border honduras nicaragua nhc described eye having literally protruding northeast coast honduras country strongest winds utc september hurricane hunters observed minimum pressure mbar inhg northern honduras coast basis estimated peak intensity mph category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale despite proximity land initially maintained defined structure hurricane continued generally west northwestward ridge north initially expected enter bay passing northern honduras weakened slightly approaching belize landfall near utc september winds mph calm eye reported minutes rapidly weakening land hurricane deteriorated tropical depression status guatemala hours landfall large high pressure area carolinas central gulf_of_mexico turned southwestward eastern pacific_ocean utc september took responsibility issuing advisories coast soon depression emerged warm waters eastern pacific intensified utc depression attained tropical storm status named olivia storm entering initially moving north olivia began executing slow loop based observations nearby ships radar estimated olivia attained hurricane status early september tracking mexican coastline system weakened hurricane threshold utc olivia landfall east early september olivia dissipated mexican state rare crossover storm atlantic pacific maintain tropical cyclone status crossing impact early duration produced heavy rainfall strongest winds remained north island late september eye offshore honduras country government issued hurricane warning eastern coastline time mexican government issued hurricane warning eastern peninsula september hurricane warning issued belize guatemala coastlines advanced warnings helped reduce fatalities honduras people evacuated advance storm government military police red_cross standby advance storm fears repeat hurricane unlike caused deadly floods region years prior took similar track cause significant river flooding honduras track central_america hurricane dropped locally heavy rainfall passed offshore northeastern honduras produced sustained winds mph gusts mph winds northern honduras coast diminished eyewall passing north honduras estimated upwards rain fell mountainous regions villages isolated communication severely hampered roughly town residents sought refuge large structures storm communities coastline military officials reported homes destroyed offshore hurricane destroyed houses roofs lost boats destroyed nearby houses lost roofs experiencing wind gusts mph death honduras nationwide hurricane damaged homes washed roads bridges wrecked rice crops final landfall belize highest sustained winds mph gusts mph near landfall location offshore winds reached mph heavy rainfall hurricane damaged base lighthouse knocked trees belize barrier reef hurricane downed palm trees produced high waves significant wave heights mainland storm tides normal cause flooding strong winds destroyed houses including damage hospital power water service crop destroyed orange crop lost tides normal caused flooding conjunction swollen rivers united_states embassy flooded foot mud little damage city tornado damaged houses flipped truck storm closed farther inland strong winds caused heavy damage national park damage belize estimated million usd deaths deaths offshore islands areas radios aftermath following storm damage honduras country requested help united_states sent squadrons central_america middle response request honduras aircraft delivered water generators units deployed person crew specialized disaster relief aid distributed military honduras late october sent books supplies aircraft belize youth group rode storm desired help residents despite hurricane damage economy belize continued grow struck including increase banana production national_hurricane_center consider retired lists retired hurricane list | Hurricane Greta–Olivia | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
1661_1899Carrabellehurricane | hurricane hurricane caused significant damage dominican_republic florida panhandle second tropical cyclone second hurricane atlantic hurricane season storm observed south dominican_republic july shortly landfall dominican_republic intensity equivalent category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale early july system weakened tropical storm shortly emerging atlantic_ocean moved west northwestward remained intensity hours storm landfall near florida july brushed southwest florida emerging gulf_of_mexico storm began intensify july hurricane later day early august peaked winds mph hours making landfall near florida intensity storm quickly weakened inland dissipated alabama august dominican_republic large wrecked santo domingo crew member vessels survived great damage reported coastal sections country loss telegraph service impacted interior areas florida damage city extensive houses remained losses city reached approximately usd shipping vessels destroyed damage ships collectively totaled additionally lumber vessels beached boats harbor wrecked large portions stores city damaged towns completely destroyed resort city suffered significant damage overall seven deaths confirmed florida losses state reached million meteorological history violent hurricane observed near south coast hispaniola utc july hours storm landfall dominican_republic winds mph equivalent category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale early july weakened tropical storm moving northwestward northern haiti hours later storm emerged atlantic near system maintained intensity hours moved northwestward parallel north coast cuba utc july storm landfall florida upper key winds mph weakened slightly moved offshore struck mainland portion florida early july storm began strengthen entering eastern gulf mexico north_atlantic hurricane database indicated system intensified hurricane utc july deepening occurred storm category hurricane early august later day hurricane landfall florida winds mph reports landfall indicate storm small spanning diameter miles utc august hour moved inland weather station measured storm minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg early august weakened tropical storm tropical depression hours later shortly dissipating southern alabama impact news reports indicate violent hurricane struck dominican_republic july large wrecked santo domingo crew member vessels survived great damage reported coastal sections country loss telegraph service impacted interior areas somewhat threatening weather conditions july july advisories issued stations florida warning potential strong winds result vessels remained port according ships sailors sailed lost received warnings time storm described disastrous cyclone visited section florida losses storm florida reached million city devastated houses city remained according mayor families left homeless new_york_times stated literally wiped map losses city reached approximately fatality occurred house collapsed woman numerous people area sustained injuries shipping vessels destroyed including small boats pilot boats losses ships collectively totaled known mass meeting citizens held august collect money victims storm additionally lumber vessels beached mile portion washed away passenger train blown yards track injuring passengers boats harbor wrecked local summer resort blown gulf_of_mexico large portions stores city damaged virtually entire town destroyed mill boilers city completely destroyed additionally resort city suffered significant damage total ships destroyed beached including people reported missing drowning deaths confirmed association storm | 1899 Carrabelle hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
1670_HurricaneBob | hurricane bob hurricanes new_england history second named storm hurricane atlantic hurricane season bob developed area low pressure near bahamas august depression steadily intensified tropical storm bob late august bob curved north northwestward tropical storm curved north northeast hurricane august brushed august august subsequently intensified major hurricane category greater saffir simpson hurricane scale peaking intensity maximum sustained winds mph bob weakened slightly approached coast new_england bob landfall twice rhode_island category hurricane august newport hurricane landfall united_states season moving inland bob rapidly weakened deteriorated tropical storm emerging shortly bob landfall maine strong tropical storm early august bob entered canadian province new_brunswick hours later transitioned extratropical cyclone august remnants bob crossed newfoundland emerged open atlantic_ocean remnants traveled long distance northern atlantic_ocean finally dissipated west portugal august bob left extensive damage new_england wake totaling approximately billion usd billion usd second united_states hurricane time ranked thirty second category addition seventeen fatalities reported association bob loss life damage occurred result high winds rough seas confirmed tornadoes passage bob recent hurricane hit new_england states directly hurricane meteorological history hurricane bob originated remnants frontal trough southeast bermuda august system tracked southwest later west bahamas august 15th satellite analysis system found weak low pressure area couple miles east bahamas operationally system declared tropical depression utc august reconnaissance mission storm found closed circulation flight level winds mph post storm analysis determined low developed depression utc hours designated system began develop convective banding features roughly hours declared depression national_hurricane_center nhc upgraded tropical storm giving bob time bob situated roughly northeast nassau bahamas storm tracked slowly northwest response deep layer mean flow embedded deepening trough eastern united_states forecast turn storm north august turn took place earlier forecasters anticipated storm slowly intensified convection displaced center circulation upper level outflow defined intensification storm expected tracked later day bob began consolidate reconnaissance plane recorded hurricane force winds utc following reading nhc upgraded storm category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale shortly hurricane began turn north northeast response subtropical ridge atlantic trough southeastern united_states august nhc noted hurricane having uneven distribution wind later day deep convection continued form eye later appeared satellite imagery early day eye increasingly defined center bob passed roughly north_carolina coastline utc hurricane_hunters recorded flight level winds mph corresponding surface winds mph time barometric pressure storm decreased mbar hpa inhg lowest pressure recorded storm attaining intensity hurricane tracked quickly northeast mph steered trough southeast united_states upper level low great lakes region subtropical ridge atlantic track bob august similar hurricane carol major hurricane impacted new_england significantly cooler sea surface temperatures path hurricane resulted weakening leading eye cloud filled later august western portion eyewall brushed eastern tip long_island utc center bob landfall near newport rhode_island winds mph making category hurricane storm quickly weakened tracked rhode_island massachusetts entering utc august weakened tropical storm bob landfall near maine winds mph later day bob crossed maine new_brunswick canada entered utc hurricane transitioned extratropical cyclone early day storm passed northern newfoundland entering atlantic_ocean rapidly tracking eastward storm briefly weakened equivalent tropical depression august tropical storm force winds remnants bob turned southeast slowed extratropical system weakened equivalent tropical depression intensify storm slowly tracked east dissipating coast portugal august preparations watches warnings hours declaration tropical storm bob august government bahamas issued tropical storm warning northwestern bahamas islands storm turned northward warning discontinued tropical storm force winds longer expected affect islands shortly bob upgraded hurricane august nhc issued hurricane watch coastal areas north_carolina northward virginia roughly hours watch upgraded hurricane warning new hurricane watch issued late august encompassing areas northward delaware watch upgraded warning august bob paralleled mid-atlantic coastline afternoon hours tropical storm warning declared areas lower chesapeake_bay area including norfolk virginia new extensive hurricane warning issued late august forecasts showed bob moving directly southern new_england warning covered areas delaware plymouth massachusetts including long_island early august watches warnings south north_carolina discontinued hurricane warning extended northward encompass areas south maine began issuing warnings atlantic_canada later day nova_scotia new_brunswick placed wind heavy rain warnings morning august watches warnings united_states discontinued brief tropical storm warning declared coastal maine remnants bob moved eastern canada advisories atlantic_canada later discontinued system moved region mid-atlantic states carolinas following issuance hurricane warning north_carolina august mandatory evacuation orders declared islands state local police assisted significant traffic estimated people left region height evacuations delays places exceeded hours despite large number additional people estimated stayed home wait storm bridges area shut prior bob arrival hurricane force winds likely create life threatening conditions national_park_service state shut evacuation shelter opened virginia planes relocated ohio roughly people evacuated coastal areas maryland stores reported substantial increase sales related storm preparation north new_jersey prepared protect structures tape cover windows new_york emergency officials unsure issue evacuation orders residents coastal areas led mixed messages ability government sent public evening august evacuation order issued county placed state emergency disaster centers opened opened shelters long_island housed people storm new_england canada prior bob arrival new_england officials connecticut rhode_island declared state emergency anticipation significant damage state workers area told home early prepare storm canceled session state budget governor activated emergency operations center submarines stationed left port waited storm water airplane train service disrupted mid-atlantic states new_england relation bob opened shelters communities connecticut neighboring rhode_island agency set shelters additional shelters agency people statewide evacuated including people injured preparing storm massachusetts thousands residents evacuated leading backup bridge shelters set region people left homes statewide went shelters martha electronic stores reported best business sales years supplies batteries cleaned shelves residents purchased battery powered radios president staying home maine evacuated new_hampshire avoid possible risks helicopter drove base time portions interstate closed allow direct access air_force base created miles backup thousands residents moved inland shelters opened new_hampshire people tourists evacuated coastline shelters opened neighboring maine people evacuated coastline fishermen urged return port fears large swells hurricane bob impact east coast united_states produced moderate rainfall substantial damage damage totaled billion usd included million cleanup costs losses food claims time second united_states hurricane total storm passing densely populated region ranked 22nd tropical cyclone united_states mainland track hurricane left million people power confirmed tornadoes thirteen unconfirmed tornadoes carolinas mid-atlantic center hurricane bob passed miles east south_carolina slight effects state storm produced large swells caught swimmer strong swimmer drowned death crew sailed south_carolina route rhode_island hurricane destroyed mast leaving crew stranded open ocean shark infested waters days united_states_coast_guard rescued august brushed bringing strong winds heavy rains maximum inches rain fell national_weather_service office building cape_hatteras little heavy rain fell inland person killed state relation bob damage storm estimated million usd community duck north_carolina received highest recorded onshore sustained winds state miles hour highest gusts reached miles hour cape_hatteras recorded sustained wind knots mph gust knots mph minimum pressure hpa evening august cape_hatteras recorded storm surge flooding reported relation heavy rains storm surge storm storm required highway connecting area mainland decided stay residents lost power numerous power lines fell strong winds brief tornadoes ranging scale struck state lines outer rainbands hurricane bob recorded tornadoes north_carolina caused damage near cape wind severely damaged structure lost roof siding hurricane passed east virginia produced minimal rainfall wind gusts miles hour reported damage minor beach erosion virginia maryland brief period heavy rainfall caused street flooding high waves caused minimal beach erosion coastline high tides feet occurred delaware coastline farther north storm caused widespread beach erosion heavy rains caused street flooding heaviest rains outside new_england fell new_york inches fell passage storm reported tornadoes struck long_island high winds destroyed apple corn peach fields long_island dry summer sudden wrecked potato crops resulting million crop damage sixth agricultural output region high winds caused power outages customers period nearly days power outages occurred east end person died car accident traffic light person died falling tree struck train conductor high waves destroyed fish nets offshore caused beach erosion widespread destruction boats coast statewide damage totaled million new_england bob landfall new_england passed directly rhode_island stations island recorded gusts mph near upper end range indicating winds likely stronger mainland winds peaked mph state storm surge rise water normal tide capital city providence peak storm tide rise water including normal high tide mouth location estimate based high water marks included wave effects high waves resulted extensive beach erosion state coastline washed roads flooding reported rainfall state peaked rhode_island hurricane landfall bob caused power outages residents state southeastern massachusetts left power storm treatment plants million tons sewage overflow damage totaled million moving rhode_island strong winds bob extended westward connecticut peaking mph near gust mph reported high winds downed trees county state wind damage heaviest southeastern portion near coast overall people left power connecticut man sterling died struck falling tree limb highest storm surge coastal flooding limited coastal damage minimal woman died capsized rainfall total reported statewide peak flooding minor limited streams small rivers total damage state estimated million including million crop damage death fire occurred storm passage deaths state significant area affected bob massachusetts billion damage occurred man station recorded winds hour observed peak sustained winds mph gusts mph sustained winds state peaked mph unofficial report gust mph highest rainfall total state storm state significant bay peaking high waves eroded beach leaving cliff locations including southward facing shores martha lost beach erosion boat damage significant region hurricane left people power including damage heaviest bay eastward houses destroyed damage extensive apple peach areas agricultural damage estimated million state suffered million damage public property remained offshore state bob produced strong winds new_hampshire gusts reaching mph mount washington experienced precipitation storm passage rivers experienced flooding storm widespread flooding occurred urban areas south central portions state deaths state automobile accident capsized boat high winds downed widespread trees power lines causing people lose power statewide damage estimated million neighboring vermont highest rainfall report moving maine tropical storm bob maintained strong winds producing gusts mph portland station reported gust mph blown away station recorded gust mph total customers lost power hurricane remaining electricity week tornado reported downed multiple trees damaged houses moved blocks away status tornado confirmed passed region storm produced storm tide heaviest rainfall nationwide hurricane fell fell passage contributed august month record portland time hour rainfall total highest record surpassed october extratropical system fueled hurricane rains bob led record flow rate record surpassed system river flooding washed bridges roads southwestern maine man died swept away died ocean life total houses affected storm including destroyed sustained major damage damage area portland totaled million deaths atlantic_canada causing severe damage united_states remnants hurricane bob moved atlantic_canada highest rainfall country northern new_brunswick newfoundland recorded record inch rainfall storm passage gusty winds observed region winds reached mph nova scotia nova scotia year old girls washed sea near caught rough swells produced storm rescue officials quickly began searching operations later confirmed drowned new_brunswick tropical storm force winds downed trees power lines resulting scattered power outages lightning associated strong storms reportedly struck trees area story home collapsed high winds fishing boats sank overwhelmed large swells port firefighters area surveying town night august checking downed power lines trees power outages reported storm left million damage aftermath following storm passage workers restore power outages long_island connecticut state officials deployed trucks remove debris roads activated assist relief efforts rhode_island man killed repairing damage caused bob beaches state opened days storm hurricane mixed waters prevented algae bloom happened previous summers days bob brought outside company workers hour shifts restore power massachusetts massachusetts residents excluding living power restored days hurricane struck end summer significantly impacted tourism season midst recession new_england coast affected powerful easter known perfect storm months hurricane struck region locations experienced worse damage october storm bob high damage hurricane bob president declared following states disaster order rhode_island massachusetts maine connecticut new_hampshire new_york damage maine insufficient qualify individual family assistance instead declaration allocated federal funding cities debris removal repairing damaged public buildings municipal expenses states despite declaration federal government immediately provide aid affected region partially president bush considering storm disaster emergency required cuts budgets offset relief aid opposition democratic controlled congress requested process impact bob retired spring atlantic hurricane replaced bill season | Hurricane Bob | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
1734_TropicalStormBret(1981) | tropical storm tropical storm rare landfall june fifth tropical cyclone second named storm season developed subtropical storm large area frontal clouds near bermuda june moving westward subtropical storm intensified producing deep convection consequently reclassified tropical storm early june time peaked sustained winds mph storm began weakening struck near virginia minimal tropical storm early july moving inland weakened tropical depression subsequently accelerated prior dissipating northern virginia day early stages dropped light rainfall bermuda peaking inches impact united_states generally minor virginia storm produced inches rain section national park coast minor beach erosion occurred tides feet normal western pennsylvania locally heavy rainfall flooded streets dropped inches precipitation states fatality confirmed woman killed rip currents north_carolina meteorological history large band frontal clouds situated northwestern atlantic_ocean june following day satellite imagery indicated low pressure area began developing northwest bermuda northwest periphery frontal cloud band substantial amounts deep convection eventually formed north west low center system designated subtropical storm utc june centered approximately miles east cape_hatteras north_carolina system continued gain convection intensify tracking westward mid-atlantic states forward speed mph early june defined atmospheric circulation apparent infrared satellite imagery result subtropical storm transitioned tropical storm later day utc tropical cyclone early june attained maximum sustained winds mph hours later utc storm attained minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg utc june reconnaissance aircraft flight observed hurricane force winds upgraded hurricane minimum barometric pressure considered high hour later national_hurricane_center noted moving westward virginia mph entering region colder sea surface temperatures causing intensification unlikely subsequently storm curved west northwestward rapidly weakened utc july landfall near virginia peninsula minimal tropical storm hour later storm emerged chesapeake_bay weakened tropical depression later july moved inland mainland virginia continued weaken dissipating northern portion state preparations impact early stages subtropical precursor tracked north bermuda dropped light rainfall island peaking inches approaching east_coast united_states national_weather_service offices issued gale warnings utc june gale force warning issued portion north_carolina coastline extending cape_hatteras northward including sounds simultaneously gale warning issued areas chesapeake_bay south maryland east coast maryland virginia utc july gale warnings discontinued north_carolina remaining warnings maryland virginia canceled hours later additionally small craft advisory posted north_carolina virginia coastlines officials north_carolina closed beaches kill devil hills swimmers rip currents tides dissipated small craft warning remained effect told remain port weather virginia produced relatively light rainfall peaking inches section national park time landfall portions mid-atlantic states experiencing strong drought amounts precipitation farmers virginia save crops local street flooding brief tornado reported minor beach erosion occurred area tides reaching feet normal fatality confirmed north_carolina woman killed getting stuck rip currents offshore boats lost contact approach land washed cape new_jersey virginia coast began cleanup oil spill head caused coast miles shoreline filled oil little water oil thin easily cleanup private contractor locally heavy rainfall western pennsylvania flooded streets areas town inundated inches water dropped inches precipitation states overall considerable damage reported | Tropical Storm Bret (1981) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
1762_TropicalStormJosephine(1996) | tropical storm tropical storm unusual atlantic tropical storm moved west east gulf_of_mexico october formed october tropical depression remnants cold early duration system interacted ridge central united_states produced strong winds high tides texas coast outer rainbands caused flooding rainfall southern texas louisiana high tides flooded roads stranded residents moving generally east trough depression intensified tropical storm october day reached peak winds mph approaching west coast florida landfall near peak intensity early october soon extratropical moving ashore storm produced high storm surge reaching high tides flooded houses west coast produced heavy rainfall flooded hundreds winds high winds left people power storm spawned tornadoes damaged homes extratropical remnants moved eastern coast united_states producing wind gusts strong mph maryland winds caused widespread power outages including virginia new_jersey heavy rainfall flooded low lying areas rivers storm path including north_carolina previously affected hurricanes earlier year southeastern united_states storm contributed dozens traffic accidents killed person georgia north_carolina virginia damage united_states totaled million usd later moved offshore passing southeast moved atlantic_canada moderate rainfall gusty winds storm later northern atlantic_ocean merging extratropical storm near iceland october meteorological history late september cold stalled southwestern gulf_of_mexico producing area convection thunderstorms possibly related tropical wave spawned hurricane low pressure area formed october initially upper level conditions favor tropical cyclogenesis convection persistent october gradually better organized october classifications based dvorak technique began later day hurricane hunters flew system based data flight estimated tropical depression formed utc day northeast coast mexico formative stages depression interacted ridge near great lakes produce strong winds gulf_coast united_states weak steering currents depression moved slowly northeast initially wind shear prevented organization october strong trough caused system accelerate east northeast storm west east motion gulf_of_mexico unusual unprecedented october banding features better defined depression intensified tropical storm intensification followed attained peak winds mph october based flight level winds mph near peak intensity storm developed partial eyewall accelerated northeast maintaining peak winds landfall florida utc october time losing tropical characteristics shortly storm transitioned extratropical cyclone moved georgia remnants continued accelerate northeast having weakened quickly winds mph moved east_coast united_states emerging north_carolina western atlantic later crossed atlantic_canada october remnants turned north later northwest general flow north atlantic_ocean day storm strengthened reach peak winds mph october storm merged extratropical storm near iceland preparations impact hours landfall national_hurricane_center nhc issued tropical storm warning venice florida preceded tropical storm watch hours prior storm intensified nhc issued hurricane warning extended tropical storm warning westward agency later issued tropical storm warning atlantic coast little river inlet south_carolina officials ordered evacuations barrier islands florida counties gulf coast people stayed shelters government offices closed storm projected path state later storm forced cancellation bus tour new_york postponed search wreck flight game world series postponed day storm forming produced high tides normal flooded coastal regions eroded beaches texas coast coastal flooding covered portions memorial causeway storm outer periphery dropped locally heavy rainfall reached international airport flooded homes streets near light rainfall occurred gulf coast louisiana tides normal flooded portions houses floods damaged houses damage statewide estimated million residents refused evacuate people stranded rose landfall northwestern florida produced high storm surge causing minor moderate beach erosion storm produced widespread tropical storm force wind gusts state highest sustained winds mph location reported peak gust mph dropped heavy rainfall state peaking storm spawned tornadoes northern florida caused minor tree damage wide tornado rated remained ground damaged houses severely tornado caused woman heart attack damage estimated million western florida high tides flooded roads buildings coast levy gulf coast flooded homes west route heaviest storm surge damage homes affected causing million damage person injured county man rough seas high tides damaged fishing piers west coast flooding rains forced dozen families seek shelter roads washed jacksonville high rains flooded hundreds roads caused schools close street flooding occurred far south florida keys high winds caused sporadic wind damage northern florida people lost power statewide following storm president bill_clinton declared counties disaster areas eligible federal assistance remnants moved georgia rainfall flooded portions destroyed houses river woman died driving downed tree state south_carolina storm caused flash flooding covered roads cars precipitation fell wind gusts state reached mph coast high tides caused minor beach erosion remnants spawned weak tornado downed trees power lines heavy rainfall including reports half hours affected north_carolina flooded low lying areas rivers portions roads including route woman child required rescue flooded road areas eastern north_carolina storm raised river levels weeks following hurricane high winds mph downed trees power lines causing power outages dozens traffic accidents man died driving amid heavy rainfall high tides flooded barrier islands caused erosion beaches previously affected hurricanes earlier year conjunction cold spawned tornadoes state state central coastline tornadoes destroyed mobile homes uprooted trees brought power lines having tracked southeastern united_states emerged western atlantic_ocean strong extratropical cyclone remained near coast continued bring strong winds heavy rainfall southeastern virginia wind gusts reached mph bay bridge tunnel storm left people power flooding contributed traffic accidents car accident killed man state neighboring maryland storm produced peak wind gust mph knocked trees houses left people power chesapeake_bay waves height caused minor coastal damage flooded portions coastline including maryland route barge broke storm later washed ashore people lost power delaware winds reached mph high tides peaking flooded homes portion delaware route high rainfall caused crest causing people require rescue cars people lost power southeastern pennsylvania high winds knocked tree limbs power lines neighboring new_jersey high winds mph left homes power houses lost roofs storm new_jersey new_york rainfall causing minor street flooding passing offshore new_england remnants produced gusts high mph massachusetts minor street flooding occurred state storm dropped rainfall new_england high winds downed trees branches causing scattered power outages rhode_island massachusetts new_hampshire maine nationwide damage estimated million usd later remnants moved atlantic_canada rainfall peaked northern newfoundland strongest winds region mph strong cause ferry service canceled delayed storm caused power outages school | Tropical Storm Josephine (1996) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
1805_TropicalStormGabrielle(1995) | tropical storm caused moderate flooding northeastern mexico southern texas august eighth tropical cyclone seventh named storm atlantic hurricane season developed tropical wave west central gulf_of_mexico august initially tropical depression system gradually intensified following day tropical storm favorable conditions caused continue strengthen storm nearly reaching hurricane status late august soon landfall near halting intensification inland rapidly weakened dissipated early august east coast mexico hurricane storm produced torrential rainfall northeastern mexico totaling inches result numerous filled forcing dozens southern evacuate homes additionally highway infrastructure streets region affected damage mexico unknown fatalities reported rainfall inches brought minor flooding texas mainly damaging cotton days dissipation remnants produced heavy thunderstorms new_mexico august meteorological history tropical wave emerged atlantic_ocean west coast africa week july tracked atlantic remained defined system organized tropical cyclone august system entered gulf_of_mexico following day developed weak low level circulation circulation better defined later day confirmed reconnaissance aircraft afternoon declared tropical depression east outset cyclone motion altered pacific coast mexico initially deep convection fired gradually depression slowly tracked westward gulf_of_mexico utc august depression strengthened tropical storm storm curved southward strengthened slowly warm sea surface temperatures low wind shear environment land interaction slowed intensification somewhat storm shifted west northwest course august moving slowly coast storm landfall utc august south mexican state miles south border miles north simultaneously attained peak intensity maximum sustained wind speed mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg landfall storm rapidly weakened deteriorating tropical depression status early august northeast mexico hours later surface circulation dissipated mountains cloud pattern mexico intact moving northwest mexico august preparations impact starting utc august tropical storm warning issued texas tropical depression utc following day warning expanded include areas south extended veracruz hours later occurring tropical storm warning discontinued texas early august warnings mexico discontinued storm moved inland people evacuated people poor villages given approaching overall damage generally minor reports wind damage tropical storm force winds affected northern coast newspaper mexico reported inches precipitation figure dispute rainfall database maintained mexico national_weather_service shows maximum lie inches heavy rainfall storm filled nearly half drought conditions region result dozens southern forced evacuation homes rains flooded streets destroyed bridges highways northern mexico storm surge recordings taken mexico estimated national_hurricane_center surge feet took place north track fatalities reported mexico result texas rainfall storm peaked inches areas southern texas reported inches precipitation rain came drought soaked rains damaged cotton minor flooding occurred reported inches rain association extreme southern texas minor beach flooding took place beaches region remains produced heavy thunderstorms new_mexico august | Tropical Storm Gabrielle (1995) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
1868_HurricaneAllen | hurricane allen hurricane allen rare extremely powerful cape type hurricane struck caribbean eastern northern mexico southern texas strongest hurricane atlantic hurricane season named storm tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season strongest hurricanes recorded history hurricanes reach category status saffir simpson hurricane scale separate occasions spent time category atlantic hurricane allen hurricane recorded history atlantic basin achieve sustained winds mph making strongest atlantic hurricane wind speed hurricane highest sustained winds entire life allen moved deep tropics west northwesterly course tropical atlantic_ocean caribbean_sea gulf_of_mexico making final landfall near united_states mexico border peak strength passed near haiti causing hundreds deaths heavy damage crossing gulf_of_mexico allen weakened struck lower texas coast causing high winds significant storm surge heavy rainfall caused damage southern texas overall allen killed people left billion damage usd united_states haiti impact allen retired year revolving list atlantic tropical cyclone names replaced andrew andrew subsequently retired season hurricane andrew dissipating storm precipitated end heat wave places like dallas texas recorded days heat meteorological history allen early cape_verde type hurricane originated tropical wave previously moved african coastline july system developed moved westward tropical depression august national_hurricane_center initiate advisories allen hours later centered east windward_islands early august depression moved caribbean intensified named storm season national_hurricane_center noted conditions appeared favorable intensification noted large cold low north puerto_rico producing strong westerly wind shear cause allen possibly encounter unfavorable conditions hours slower forward movement anticipated allen kept generally westward pace mph august national_hurricane_center retracted predictions favorable conditions cold low north puerto_rico weather system weakening moving westward utc august national_hurricane_center upgraded allen hurricane status air force plane recorded winds mph post analysis discovered allen hurricane utc august shortly upgrade allen began period rapid deepening intensified major hurricane utc august roughly northwest hours later allen passed south utc national_hurricane_center noted conditions favored slow strengthening allen continued rapidly intensify category hurricane hours advisory later august national_hurricane_center noted barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg drop significantly hours shortly utc august minimum pressure decreased mbar hpa inhg noted equivalent hurricane david previous season august allen intensified category hurricane south puerto_rico allen earliest category hurricane atlantic record later surpassed reached intensity july time allen attained central pressure mbar hpa inhg lowest pressure record eastern caribbean sea barometric pressure dropped mbar hpa inhg hours national_hurricane_center stated pressure decrease significantly hours eye passed hispaniola jamaica category hurricane weakening friction mountains haiti jamaica allen intensified category hurricane retaining intensity day moved past islands causing moderate damage winds near mph storm moved cuba yucatán_peninsula reaching peak intensity mph minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg crossing allen trek caribbean_sea gulf_of_mexico center circulation crossed land despite close passage islands caribbean sea allen weakened category storm friction mexico eyewall replacement cycle category hurricane time moved open waters gulf_of_mexico keeping intensity nearly day pressure drop mbar hpa inhg lowest pressure recorded western gulf_of_mexico shortly landfall dry air mass western gulf_of_mexico caused storm weaken substantially allen landfall north texas category storm maximum sustained winds mph allen extratropical august preparations allen approached caribbean_sea gale warnings hurricane watch issued islands barbados martinique guadeloupe daylight hours august gale warnings effect antigua august august hurricane warnings raised barbados martinique early afternoon august late morning august allen moved caribbean sea hurricane watches issued southeastern sections dominican_republic southwestern peninsula haiti august morning august gale warnings effect southern dominican_republic night august night august southern haiti maintained warnings night august morning august hurricane watch issued jamaica morning hours august hurricane warnings raised southwest peninsula haiti late morning august morning august hurricane warnings went effect jamaica noon august late afternoon august saw hurricane watches issued afternoon august morning august watches upgraded hurricane warnings morning late afternoon august allen approached gulf_of_mexico hurricane warnings raised northeast peninsula mexico afternoon august morning august gale warnings effect evening august early morning august allen approached final landfall northeast mexican coast texas coast placed hurricane watch morning august morning august mexico afternoon august texas hurricane warnings posted texas coast afternoon august lowered north texas afternoon august south afternoon august gale warnings hurricane watch issued louisiana coast bay westward afternoon august afternoon august hurricane warnings effect northeast mexico early afternoon august late afternoon august hurricane warnings downgraded gale warnings texas texas late afternoon august late afternoon august hurricane watches dropped louisiana coast late afternoon august hurricane warnings downgraded gale warnings lower texas coast south late afternoon august early morning august impact allen caused billion usd damages killed people course including indirect deaths caribbean islands barbados preliminary damages estimated million usd houses damaged destroyed deaths reported sustained catastrophic damage strong category hurricane sustained winds knots sea level pressure low inhg reported eighteen people lost lives result storm passage death guadeloupe attributed allen martinique damage extensive storm passed miles south island waves metres high battered coast island storm central caribbean hit winds excess mph caused considerable property damage coral reef discover bay jamaica devastated wave action storm greater numbers smaller sized witnessed wake allen deaths jamaica attributed allen damage significant northeast coast hurricane closest approach island created metres storm surge deaths attributed allen cuba extensive damage occurred haiti high winds flash flooding total costs country estimated million usd roughly nation coffee crop destroyed people killed left homeless port prince deaths caused tin roofs flying homeless flooding people reported dead flooding mexico areas northeastern mexico saw heavy rains passage allen highest totals exceeding inches hurricane earlier brushed yucatán_peninsula allen affected sparsely populated regions mexico reports significant damage united_states texas storm surge reported high feet port higher texas coast peak wind gust mph measured port tropical storm force winds texas blew roof gravel city led substantial glass story story wing hospital storm caused seven deaths texas louisiana resulting crash helicopter evacuating workers offshore platform allen spawned tornadoes texas tornado caused million damage hit austin texas making tropical cyclone spawned tornado recorded history overall storm caused limited damage united_states suddenly diminished power highest tides winds hit sparsely populated portion texas coast allen dumped inches inches rain south texas ending summer long drought heat wave retirement destruction extreme death tolls intensity allen retired atlantic storms list spring future atlantic hurricane replaced andrew season retired widespread damage florida following second usage replaced alex records allen reached category intensity august earliest category storm recorded record stood hurricane emily surpassed july allen atlantic hurricanes reach category saffir simpson hurricane scale separate occasions allen produced fifth lowest minimum pressure recorded atlantic basin mbar hpa strongest known hurricane basin terms pressure second strongest hurricane pressure pushed fifth hurricane achieved miles hour winds basin remains intense storm august allen spent nearly days category storm initially longest stretch previous atlantic hurricane record cuba hurricane showed spent hours longer category intensity allen spent longer category storms including recently karen nancy early 1960s | Hurricane Allen | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
1999_HurricaneFlorence(2000) | attained category intensity separate occasions mid september tenth tropical cyclone sixth named storm atlantic hurricane season florence developed september cold southwest bermuda initially subtropical cyclone quickly organized attaining hurricane status twice day period weakening remaining nearly stationary florence accelerated northeastward reaching peak winds hurricane passing near bermuda september storm absorbed larger extratropical cyclone threatened bermuda time hurricane intensity bringing tropical storm force winds island causing reported damage deaths north_carolina blamed rip currents triggered hurricane september meteorological history week september cold moved east_coast united_states stalled atlantic_ocean september weak frontal wave began developing cold late september convection increased broad low pressure area overall system intensified beneath upper level low subsequently system abandoned frontal features appearance circular persistent limited convection near west center national_hurricane_center nhc estimated system developed subtropical depression late september west southwest bermuda considered subtropical upper circulation believed cold core operationally advisories system initiated hours later subsequent developing deep convection began developing increasing center september advanced microwave sounding unit temperature cross section analysis indicated system developed warm thermal core result classified tropical depression convection continued increasing intensified tropical storm status utc operationally considered tropical depression significant strengthening expected reports hurricane_hunters confirmed presence tropical storm force winds result national_hurricane_center named cyclone florence storm continued quickly intensifying hurricane hunters reporting flight level winds mph estimated florence attained hurricane status late september hours national_hurricane_center began issuing advisories storm strongest winds confined small area near edge convection initially hurricane tracking west southwestward steered mid level ridge northwest september drier air weakened florence tropical storm status time motion nearly stationary ridge southeast weakened steering currents eye developed center cyclone florence attained hurricane status late september cooler water temperatures caused hurricane weaken tropical storm status september day increased vertical wind shear accelerated weakening leaving cloud pattern disorganized approaching short wave trough turned florence east southeast later east northeast forward motion increased convection increased near center overall structure improved based reports hurricane_hunters florence upgraded hurricane status september southwest bermuda later day hurricane passed northwest bermuda closest approach late september florence reached peak winds mph eyewall apparent cooler waters weakened hurricane tropical storm status september motion accelerated approaching trough later day florence absorbed extratropical storm associated trough south island newfoundland impact naming early duration produced large swells affected east_coast united_states rip currents caused deaths drowning north_carolina southern portion state seven people needed rescue beaches closed florence contributed locally high number rip current related deaths response national_weather_service office wilmington implemented new rip current warning system summer september government bermuda issued tropical storm watch island upgraded tropical storm warning day later hurricane warning island endured sustained winds mph mph rainfall accumulated later remnants florence produced significant rainfall peaking newfoundland waves high waters east coast island | Hurricane Florence (2000) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
2049_1903Jamaicahurricane | jamaica hurricane jamaica hurricane devastated martinique jamaica august second tropical cyclone season storm observed east windward_islands august system moved generally west northwestward strengthened hurricane august struck martinique early august shortly reaching caribbean_sea later day storm major hurricane early august landfall near jamaica winds mph hurricane maximum sustained wind speed early following day storm brushed intensity system weakened landfall near early august winds mph system emerging gulf_of_mexico early august weakening crossing yucatán_peninsula failed strengthen utc august cyclone landfall north winds mph hurricane soon weakened tropical storm dissipated late august martinique hundreds homes people left homeless villages fond established eruption hurricane left extensive damage crops fatalities jamaica communities completely nearly destroyed including thousands homes suffered damage capital city kingston banana crops devastated severely forced bankruptcy numerous ships wrecked particularly north coast island deaths million usd damage houses seven churches destroyed heavily damaged ships harbor governor blake survived crews board ships reported killed loss life shore minimal storm caused heavy damage yucatán_peninsula ships wrecked communications places area considerable damage port ships sunk driven ashore land submerged flooding storm believed killed people meteorological history tropical storm observed ship northeast french early august according historic weather maps scarce observations genesis likely occurred earlier time operationally initial winds mph system moved generally west northwestward strengthened category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale hours later indication storm east barbados august telegraph reports early august cyclone struck martinique strong category weak category hurricane storm entered caribbean_sea shortly utc cyclone intensified category hurricane major hurricane atlantic basin second storm caribbean_sea san hurricane utc august cyclone struck jamaica near winds mph utc august hurricane peaked maximum sustained winds intensity minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg observed system weakened category time landfall near early august winds mph utc storm weakened category based inland wind crossing yucatán_peninsula emerging gulf_of_mexico early august hurricane failed strengthen utc august landfall north winds mph hurricane soon weakened tropical storm dissipated late august impact telegraph reports disturbance probably dangerous strength approaching barbados east sent stations lesser antilles august shipping interests gulf_of_mexico parts western atlantic alerted daily progress hurricane august additionally hurricane warnings issued weather_bureau florida gulf_coast united_states storm approached western caribbean possibility storm curving northward windward_islands martinique suffered worst damage fort france hundreds homes streets covered roof tiles uprooted trees tore roads vessels severely damaged additionally towns marie suffered considerably people left homeless destroyed villages fond established eruption island extensive damage crops deaths reported seven storms severely damaged crops particularly years increasing amounts exported decrease approximately pounds puerto_rico high winds heavy rainfall north coast island northern shore jamaica devastated ships washed ashore storm surge height implies storm surge jamaica northern coast reached height numerous ships wrecked coast homes remained standing port hotel offices plantations owned nearly destroyed additionally company vessels beached including alfred brighton impossible find streets storm homes destroyed way escaped alive mystery dwellings suffered destruction wind swept sea norwegian steamship swept ashore bay eastern portions island entire villages demolished leaving thousands peasants shelter food thousands homes damaged kingston electrical works building machinery local railroad traffic streets cars stopped waves damaged capsized vessels harbor areas south island left completely devoid crops western areas jamaica devastated portions island banana plantations partially destroyed loss orange coffee crops jamaica devastation banana crop complete forcing bankruptcy estimated fruit trade paralyzed year damage reached million deaths reports indicate fatalities wind gusts reached high mph houses seven churches destroyed heavily damaged number dwellings destroyed ships harbor governor blake survived crews board ships reported killed loss life shore minimal islands trees crops destroyed cuba hurricane knocked communications eastern portions island connection quickly restored number dwellings damaged homes reduced fragments pieces sheet iron airborne east city small ports received impact storm ravaged storm extensive damage occurred outskirts havana houses blown away farther west crops small buildings demolished gulf_of_mexico british steamship encountered hurricane storm damaged pipes ripped washed sea additionally greek sailor swept overboard presumably drowned storm sunk drove ships ashore yucatán_peninsula communications disrupted areas telegraph lines fell number roads left trees toppled area considerable damage port ships sunk driven ashore bridges destroyed roof general market completely torn businesses suffered losses rain subsequently poured building damage reaching chamber commerce building collapsed people inside injuries deaths occurred land submerged flooding city hospital nearly destroyed marketplace casino restaurant demolished bridges destroyed railroad traffic capital completely disrupted overall storm believed killed people aftermath storm thousands jamaica left food shelter committees formed parish affected assess damage governor later visiting areas destruction september passed hurricane loans law provided low interest loans impacted storm secretary state jamaica authorized loans total people applied loan granted meeting citizens issued appeal americans aid receiving approval governor relief efforts originated locally british possessions newspaper credited efforts obtaining considerable amounts food building materials trinidad colony united_kingdom donated | 1903 Jamaica hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
2289_1906FloridaKeyshurricane | florida keys hurricane florida keys hurricane powerful deadly hurricane caused major impacts cuba southern florida fifth hurricane major hurricane season storm formed system near barbados october october intensified tropical storm landfall hurricane central_america hurricane traveled cuba making landfall havoc island storm landfall florida keys evening october people killed result hurricane damages totaled people killed storm workers hurricane eventually led end production florida keys commercial purposes hurricanes following years collaboration united_states_air_force attempted seed hurricane storm sudden came ashore near charleston south_carolina result lawsuits filed denied path storm revealed similar hurricane meteorological history hurricane originated cyclonic near barbados october reported local newspapers october closed circulation evident system panama report sent weather_bureau reporting sinking barometric pressures october recognized tropical storm early october winds mph located southwestern caribbean_sea system continued west october strengthened hurricane began curve west northwest strengthening occurred intensified category hurricane hurricane landfall nicaragua october category hurricane system quickly weakened tropical storm traveled west northwestward october later passing later struck belize october strong category hurricane october tracking north northwestward system weakened tropical storm october category hurricane october hurricane began turn northeastward continued intensify attaining category status october hurricane continued approach havana day hurricane center passed east havana evening following morning hurricane located southern florida moving northeastward passed east coast south_carolina hurricane began weaken forced curve south southwestward striking florida result high pressure area system eventually weakened tropical depression florida traced southwestward gulf_of_mexico october remnants hurricane struck central_america dissipated october preparations impact central_america town suffered moderate damage hurricane including downed trees damage roofs western nicaragua widespread flooding damaged roads disrupted construction port plantations severely damaged addition destruction bridges roads city landslides occurred leading destruction hills addition local crops suffered damage including local banana rubber crops large wave measuring feet caused storm described nicaragua caused brief seal town nearly wiped hurricane damage fruit plantations costa_rica totaled cuba havana sustained major damage hurricane houses destroyed cable operators miami jamaica unable reach telegraph services city wall united_states blown sea severely damaged havana service temporarily disrupted storm trees blown parks havana people killed city people killed missing location 28th infantry tents destroyed widespread damage killed injured city tobacco crops ruined tobacco municipality destroyed sugar crop survived hurricane section cuba banana crops completely destroyed rivers topped banks country florida miami houses destroyed episcopal methodist churches completely destroyed jail miami nearly completely dismantled prisoners evacuated peninsula sheds collapsed roofs blown away story brick saloon destroyed hurricane miami telegraph office reported street flooding city telegraph office flooded damage miami amounted houses trees knocked tide described highest years streets flooded city passengers drowned storm near campbell destroyed near sank telegraph lines south effects hurricane severe people died railway boats workers swept sea barges steamer rescued workers dropped sent savannah georgia railway losses totaled construction disrupted year storm equipment repaired farmers florida keys suffered large losses orange fields devastated storm lives lost plantations keys government wharf damaged hurricane aftermath following hurricane workers provided wooden barracks land additional safety measures enforced hurricane eventually led end commercial production florida keys attempted use method cloud hurricane approximately pounds crushed dry ice seeded hurricane system successfully seeded soon hurricane changed course traced charleston south_carolina following project cancelled numerous lawsuits filed result sudden change path storm similar path hurricane prevented success lawsuits | 1906 Florida Keys hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
2406_1948Bermuda–Newfoundlandhurricane | bermuda newfoundland hurricane bermuda hurricane designation dog intense long lived cape type tropical cyclone wrought significant damage bermuda areas newfoundland september storm eighth named storm hurricane annual hurricane season originating tropical wave coast africa september cyclone tracked general westward path initial stages gradually intensified reaching tropical storm intensity shortly development hurricane intensity day later reaching roughly equal lesser antilles hurricane began curve northward track bringing near bermuda peak intensity category hurricane september hurricane began accelerate weaken tropical cyclone transitioning extratropical cyclone september remnants persisted additional day despite making landfall tropical cyclone disrupted numerous shipping lanes inflicted damage bermuda newfoundland hurricane brought winds excess mph downing power lines trees property damage resulted strong winds overall damage island totaled passing west bermuda tropical cyclone tracked numerous shipping lanes ships leicester encountered hurricane stricken open waters people rescued ships people perished died beginning september hurricane tracked east newfoundland producing heavy rainfall land precipitation flooded roads caused streams overflow additional areas island people killed overall hurricane caused fatalities meteorological history september tropical wave resulting hurricane develop detected coast western africa near marked second consecutive year tropical cyclone traced far east africa official database tropical cyclones north_atlantic dating atlantic hurricane season area disturbed weather estimated organized tropical storm utc following day course succeeding week tropical cyclone moved general westward direction gradually intensified reaching hurricane intensity utc september attaining equivalent modern day category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale utc september time existence trek central atlantic aircraft reconnaissance detected confirmed existence tropical cyclone following day hurricane situated approximately east antigua operationally reconnaissance flight significantly winds tropical cyclone estimates tropical storm force winds storm center hurricane began curving northward continued intensify reaching equivalent modern day category hurricane major hurricane september days later storm strengthened category hurricane reasonably strengthening occurred marked storm official peak intensity maximum sustained winds analyzed mph aircraft reconnaissance estimated wind speeds mph roughly time frame storm northward caused track west bermuda late september weakening trend began hurricane tracked northeastward northerly latitudes september storm downgraded minimal hurricane intensity passing south later day hurricane transitioned extratropical cyclone continued track northward noted utc day near greenland storm day trek hurricane tracked approximately roughly distance new_york london preparations impact bermuda hurricane traversed united_states weather_bureau indicated storm threat continental land masses isolated position ships storm vicinity northwest hurricane advised caution shipping lanes forecast path hurricane warned direction bermuda british overseas colony advised begin prompt measures storm surge strong winds expected hurricane aircraft united_states_air_force navy stationed bermuda sent airfields united_states avoid hurricane navy task force ships including escort carrier dispatched island naval operating base moved boats exposed areas safer parts base similar measures undertaken british naval operating base bermuda hurricane brought sustained winds estimated mph higher gusts minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg recorded lower pressure occurred island falling time strong winds downed power lines trees streets debris result power outages occurred loss telecommunications reported radio stations based island went silent power loss emergency backup power generator restore electrical power facility oil lamps place form electrical lighting slate roofs torn buildings strong winds heavy rainfall associated hurricane flooded long stretches roadway roads blocked rendered impassable rainfall local harbor vessels inundated strong offshore wave action overall property damage island estimated mid-atlantic newfoundland sweeping past bermuda weather_bureau continued advise caution shipping lanes storm proximity coastal railway destined newfoundland port delayed result approaching storm flights headed airport suspended storm passage affecting newfoundland hurricane impacted numerous shipping lanes open atlantic freighter leicester departed london headed new_york_city caught hurricane late september situated roughly southwest newfoundland weather conditions deteriorated ship began list crew abandoned ship late following day american steamship steamship assisted rescue operations rescued crew members remained presumed dead portuguese fishing schooner caught storm roughly newfoundland initial reports presumed sunk united_states_coast_guard indicated ship need assistance ship abandoned crewmen rescued person lost effects hurricane newfoundland occurred september continued september winds equivalent category hurricane cyclone brushed east island bringing extensive flooding offshore ship estimated winds excess mph precipitation peaked record fort train traffic effectively halted hurricane kicked strong winds covered railroad tracks southern portions city heavy rainfall flooded city streets similar problems occurred nearby overflowed banks adjacent land urban flooding damaged adjacent infrastructure year old girl died september landslide triggered rain filled floor home death associated hurricane island local highway washed areas small concrete swept adjacent bay road leading suffered wash outs deep small bridges damaged washed away overflowed banks excessive inundated homes river near overflowed flooding adjacent plots land tearing apart pavement manner roads rendered impassable cut traffic | 1948 Bermuda–Newfoundland hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
2413_TropicalDepressionOne(1993) | tropical depression tropical depression weak tropical cyclone struck cuba bahamas june formed western caribbean_sea produced heavy rainfall path cuba precipitation reached inches caused widespread flooding damage provinces houses damaged destroyed seven people killed country neighboring haiti flooding killed thirteen people thousands livestock rainfall reported southern florida eased drought conditions depression eventually crossed bahamas extratropical meteorological history origins tropical depression tropical wave exited coast africa crossed atlantic_ocean caribbean_sea reaching position east system interacted monsoon type circulation central_america broad low level circulation developed near mexico atmospheric pressure region fell gradually system organized national_hurricane_center classified tropical depression near time upgraded circulation located northwest convection wind shear duration depression maintained northeast track approaching trough north late poorly organized center crossed western cuba accompanied heavy rainfall light winds time circulation reached exposed removed convection slight intensification anticipated depression accelerated northeastward bahamas passing near nassau based hurricane hunters observations maintained stronger winds away center pressure deepened mbar hpa inhg june reconnaissance flights system difficulty circulation later day national_hurricane_center discontinued advisories depression extratropical strengthened slightly reach gale force winds extratropical storm persisted early june preparations impact advisory depression national_hurricane_center emphasized threat heavy rainfall jamaica cuba haiti south florida bahamas agency advised small craft cuba remain port depression tropical cyclone threat south florida hurricane andrew months prior officials noted depression winds cause concern precursor disturbance brought locally heavy rainfall yucatán_peninsula maximum inches depression produced intense precipitation central eastern cuba peaking inches rainfall total inches set new record rainfall hours rainfall caused flooding rivers lakes dams places residents required rescue roofs houses officials forced evacuation people provinces country storm destroyed homes damaged flooding blocked mountainous highways railway lines damaged widespread crop damage occurred months storm century left similar heavy damage flooding damaged sugar production centers depression killed seven people country missing reported newspaper day depression left island storm passed cuban government activated worked rescue people affected flooding path heavy rainfall reported jamaica hispaniola southern florida haiti rainfall caused deaths left thousands livestock killed florida precipitation peaked inches near high total inches precipitation drought conditions | Tropical Depression One (1993) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
2471_1933OuterBankshurricane | hurricane hurricane portions north_carolina virginia coasts month hurricane hit general area twelfth tropical storm sixth hurricane atlantic hurricane season formed september east lesser antilles moved generally north northwest strengthened quickly peak winds mph september major hurricane category saffir simpson scale hurricane remained near intensity days tracking northwest weakened approaching southeastern united_states september passed east cape_hatteras north_carolina winds mph turning northeast hurricane extratropical september moving atlantic_canada eventually dissipating days later threat hurricane prompted widespread tropical cyclone warnings watches eastern united_states prompted people evacuate damage heaviest southeastern north_carolina near combination high tides swollen rivers flooded town north_carolina hurricane caused power outages washed roads damaged crops houses damaged leaving people homeless damage estimated million deaths state drowning hurricane force winds extended southeastern virginia deaths high tides isolated lighthouse near norfolk covered roads farther north people small boat left missing maine person presumed killed boat sank nova scotia meteorological history beginning september area disturbed weather near east lesser antilles time nearly closed circulation utc day ship reported winds mph basis estimated tropical depression developed hours earlier tropical storm time report storm tracked generally north northwest passing northeast based continuity subsequent reports estimated storm intensified hurricane september early september ship reported barometric pressure mbar inhg periphery storm reporting winds mph suggested winds mph making equivalent modern category hurricane saffir simpson scale days hurricane remained near peak intensity tracking northwest time ships reported low pressure strong winds hurricane weakened turned north northwest eastern united_states utc september eye hurricane passed cape_hatteras north_carolina time pressure mbar inhg recorded eye passed pressure mbar inhg recorded based reading estimated hurricane remained east winds mph occurring coast time size storm greatly increased hurricane force winds extended southeastern virginia hurricane turned northeast ahead approaching cold producing tropical storm force winds eastern united_states new_england passing southeast storm increasingly lost tropical characteristics extratropical cyclone utc september landfall eastern nova scotia continuing northeast hurricane crossed subsequently near newfoundland eventually dissipating september southern greenland iceland preparations impact hurricane approaching carolinas weather_bureau issued storm warnings jacksonville florida north_carolina utc september hours later extended northward virginia utc september forecasters predicted hurricane hit north_carolina hours ordered hurricane warnings wilmington north_carolina cape_hatteras time storm warning expanded northward boston massachusetts later maine early warnings gave ample time preparation storm norfolk reducing damages considerably residents virginia evacuated farther inland escape storm outer rainbands hurricane dropped moderate heavy rainfall peaking cape_hatteras storm remaining offshore damage hurricane month prior damage hurricane heaviest near north_carolina storm surge reached higher record set town flooded high tide swollen nearby rivers strong winds city uprooted trees damaged roofs suffered similar slightly lesser damage including hundreds downed trees experienced worst storms memory residents region storm downed telephone telegraph lines roads washed moderate agriculture damage including hundreds drowned livestock flooded cotton crop deaths related damage estimated million people left homeless storm relief agencies provided food medical crews storm victims southeastern virginia winds reached mph norfolk storm produced high tides turned peninsula containing island roads flooded disrupted traffic forced residents travel people lost power executed preparations deaths state damage estimated outside virginia damage minimal north wind peaks included mph new_jersey mph boat required rescue precipitation fell western periphery hurricane associated approaching cold massachusetts storm dropped rainfall passed region new_england high waves damaged waterfront properties boats damaged sank maine rainfall flooded damaged roads people reported missing storm small boat maintaining strong winds time struck canada hurricane washed boat ashore left missing capsized person presumed killed boat sunk nova scotia storm dropped heavy rainfall region including nova scotia hours new_brunswick rains flooded roads damaged crops province high rainfall washed portion rail line | 1933 Outer Banks hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
2751_TropicalStormArlene(2011) | tropical storm tropical storm named storm atlantic hurricane season brought conditions eastern mexico late june early july originated atlantic tropical wave crossed yucatán_peninsula emerging warm waters despite moderate wind shear disturbance strengthened developed surface circulation prompting national_hurricane_center declare tropical storm june remained vigorous existence storm peaked intensity winds mph june making landfall coast veracruz crossing mountains eastern mexico weakened depression dissipating early july precursor disturbance brought significant rainfall parts central_america killing people triggering widespread flooding landslides mexico prolonged rains subsequent flooding affected hundreds homes roads causing residents seek shelter height storm power lost homes people mexico killed rainfall storm ongoing drought conditions southern texas florida meteorological history origins tropical storm traced distinct tropical wave embedded area deep atmospheric moisture emerged coast africa june wave tracked westward atlantic days reaching western caribbean_sea late june june began interacting extension monsoon trough region generating broad cyclonic flow scattered convection conjunction upper trough northwest wave slowly proceeded west northwestward central_america bringing heavy rainfall area initially disturbance development trough aloft adjacent land national_hurricane_center nhc noted favorable conditions tropical cyclogenesis coupled wind shear june disturbance moved inland yucatán_peninsula emerging bay day produced surface low despite moderate shear hurricane hunters flight system revealed closed wind circulation formed sea level thunderstorm activity concentrated nhc initiated advisories tropical storm midnight june cyclone surface winds increased mph south southeast following hours deep convection increased broad storm circulation center continued lack organization curved west response ridge high pressure north northwest shear region decreased large storm began strengthen gradually developing spiral convective bands closer center forecast models supported intensification hurricane status significant development compromised lack distinguishable central features june landfall dvorak satellite estimates indicated storm reached peak intensity mph accelerating coast veracruz moved ashore near cabo strong tropical storm utc winds confined north center farther inland turned west southwest building ridge storm decreased strength mid- low level increasingly turning elongated ill defined early july nhc downgraded tropical depression cyclone dissipated high terrain sierra mountains shortly remnants continued produce heavy precipitation central mexico high air pressures offshore tight pressure gradient generated strong easterly breeze country pacific coastlines preparations threat heavy rainfall precursor authorities issued green alert honduras departments afternoon june remained effect hours el_salvador departments green june rains persisted region yucatán_peninsula officials emergency workers heavy rains system developed marine fishing operations suspended schools closed june response formation government mexico issued tropical storm warning coastal areas northward june later day hurricane watch effect area extending storm showed signs strengthening extended shortly watch reaching warning southward simultaneously discontinued areas north prior landfall activated plan risk zones states veracruz emergency crews medical teams subsequently dispatched area order supply medical care possible victims manage power plant water pumps case flooding alert declared major oil company storm projected path consideration possible impact facilities temporary shelters available flood prone areas municipalities veracruz authorities prepared shelters mobilized emergency teams evacuate people anticipation adverse weather conditions shelters opened emergency workers dispatched safety measure risk flash flooding public storm shelters available parts impact central_america days precursor disturbance dropped significant amounts rain coastal central_america yucatán_peninsula honduras floods killed person collapsed major bridge near leaving families isolated surrounding areas country occurred road san rivers overflowed effects storm neighboring el_salvador maximum rainfall amounts totaled people drowned displaced floods scattered moderate showers affected parts nicaragua triggering mudslides river riverside homes suffered people evacuated area mexico tropical storm remnants produced hours prolonged rainfall northeastern south central mexico widespread floods landslides impacted multiple states prompting evacuations causing damage property infrastructure height storm households lost power mexico service quickly restored homes schools remained closed morning parts guerrero country resulted confirmed fatalities left person missing region brought strong thunderstorms showers eastern mexico gale force winds adjacent coastlines landfall veracruz produced wind speeds mph rainfall winds rain uprooted trees caused extensive flooding prompting people state evacuate homes total landslides took place state landslide collapsed houses killing injuring mudslides uprooted trees damaged cars injuries linked incident rescue worker killed passage storm overall affected residences municipalities veracruz homes damaged continued brought overflow rivers isolation communities statewide effects veracruz included considerable failure localized land damaged schools costs road totaled million million response devastation government declared state emergency percent state july municipalities remained alert heavy rains fell measured widespread flooding forced families evacuate state trapped families rescued flooded homes height storm high voltage downed power lines caused deaths municipalities critically injuring workers july deaths reported state causes remain unspecified approximately residents suffered property damage homes state emergency declared municipalities light damage broken drains storm wake increased risk cholera contaminated water damage estimates exceeded million million neighboring dropped rain claimed lives people landslides left dozens communities isolated residents fled flooded areas particularly farther inland families required evacuation municipalities heavy rain recorded rainfall triggered landslides statewide killed near town swollen rivers caused total damage reached billion million response state government allocated total million million rehabilitation works state triggered landslides cut roads traffic toppled trees struck home municipality killing municipality girl left missing falling rushing stream july officials confirmed drowned hours prolonged rainfall concerns arose potential overflow dam municipality houses sustained damage consequence excessively saturated soils collapsed mud flood waters reached school nearby river overflowed moving ashore near system spread precipitation yucatán_peninsula resulting widespread flooding southern mexico received rainfall amounts hour time span floods landslides strong winds damaged homes state emergency workers evacuated families rivers region reached dangerous water levels wake fatality confirmed rainfall inflicted damage multiple roads collapsed bridge communication lost people communities storm remnants caused landslide overturned taxi killing passengers weather conditions recovering impact pacific hurricane deteriorated significantly homes sustained additional damage damaged roads bridges multiple coastal communities guerrero people killed traffic accidents weather torrential rainfall state flooded homes left person missing uprooted trees occurring mountainous areas united_states florida moisture tracing produced showers ongoing extreme drought conditions state national_weather_service warned potential flooding rains drought stricken region southern texas officials ordered preparation inspection water pumps vehicles deal storm spawned weak tornado damaged roofs toppled vehicles injured person prior moving mexico | Tropical Storm Arlene (2011) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
2770_Atlantichurricane | atlantic hurricane atlantic hurricane tropical storm tropical cyclone forms atlantic_ocean usually summer fall tropical cyclones categorized intensity tropical storms minute maximum sustained winds mph knots hurricanes minute maximum sustained winds exceeding mph knots north_atlantic tropical storms hurricanes form june november monitors basin issues reports watches warnings tropical weather systems tropical cyclones defined recent times tropical disturbances reach tropical storm intensity named list hurricanes result significant damage casualties names retired list request affected nations order prevent confusion subsequent storm given average north_atlantic basin named storms occur season average hurricanes major hurricanes category greater peak activity september season march hurricane intensity tropical cyclone recorded started use scale tropical cyclones assign names reach mph steering factors tropical cyclones steered surrounding flow depth atmosphere surface miles high director leaf carried stream brick moving river air describe way atmospheric flow affects path hurricane ocean specifically air flow high pressure systems low pressure areas influence hurricane tracks tropical latitudes tropical storms hurricanes generally westward slight tend north influence subtropical ridge high pressure system usually extends east west south subtropical ridge surface easterly winds blowing east west prevail subtropical ridge weakened upper trough tropical cyclone turn curve northeast main belt north subtropical ridge westerly winds prevail generally steer tropical cyclones reach northern latitudes east steer extratropical cyclones cold warm fronts west east intensity generally speaking intensity tropical cyclone determined storm maximum sustained winds lowest barometric pressure following table lists intense atlantic hurricanes terms lowest barometric pressure terms wind speed hurricane allen strongest atlantic tropical cyclone record maximum sustained winds mph measurements suspect instrumentation document wind speeds time likely winds intensity nonetheless central pressures low rank strongest recorded atlantic hurricanes owing intensity strongest atlantic hurricanes attained category classification strongest category hurricane recorded intensified reach minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg pressure typical category hurricanes nonetheless pressure remains high list strongest atlantic tropical cyclones presently strongest atlantic hurricane recorded reaching intensity mbar hpa inhg october strongest tropical cyclone worldwide outside seven tropical cyclones recorded intensify lower pressures later superseded hurricane east pacific pressure reading mbar preceding hurricane gilbert held record intense atlantic hurricane years labor day hurricane pressure mbar hpa inhg strongest atlantic hurricane strongest documented tropical cyclone prior measurements taken gilbert documented pressure remains lowest measured land hurricane fourth strongest atlantic hurricane terms barometric pressure tropical cyclones list katrina sixth respectively barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg strongest tropical cyclone recorded gulf_of_mexico dean share seventh strongest atlantic hurricane mbar hpa inhg sharing tenth place intense atlantic tropical cyclone unnamed hurricane listed deepened pressure low mbar hpa inhg strongest recorded tropical cyclones weakened prior eventual landfall demise storms remained intense landfall considered strongest hurricanes hurricanes list constitute intense atlantic recorded history labor day hurricane landfall peak intensity making intense atlantic landfall weakened slightly eventual landfall yucatán_peninsula maintained pressure mbar hpa inhg landfall making landfall second strongest similarly landfall peninsula peak intensity higher barometric pressure landfall marked strongest atlantic hurricane history serve characterize general properties average season tools making forecasts storms form warm waters miles north equator near convergence zone tropical waves force usually weak initiate sufficient rotation near equator storms frequently form warm waters gulf_of_mexico caribbean_sea tropical atlantic_ocean far east origin strong long lasting cape type hurricanes systems strengthen coast eastern united_states water temperatures exceed storms found tropical latitudes occasionally storms form north east disturbances tropical waves cold fronts upper level lows known induced tropical cyclones strong atlantic hurricane activity tropics presence pacific_ocean events increase wind shear atlantic producing favorable environment formation decreasing tropical activity atlantic basin conversely causes increase activity decrease wind shear according azores high hypothesis anti phase pattern expected exist gulf_of_mexico coast coast periods present northeasterly position azores high result hurricanes steered atlantic coast period hurricanes steered gulf_coast azores high shifted southwesterly position near caribbean displacement azores high consistent evidence shows abrupt onset drier climate haiti years change humid conditions late moisture pumped gulf_coast preliminary data northern atlantic coast support azores high hypothesis year record coastal lake suggests hurricane activity increased significantly past years gulf_coast amid period millennium seasonal variation speaking approximately percent tropical cyclones form north_atlantic develop dates june november dates modern day atlantic hurricane season beginning annual hurricane season historically remained official end hurricane season shifted initial date october regardless average years tropical cyclone develops outside limits season january tropical cyclones season recent hurricane alex tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season formed january earliest forming tropical storm hurricane concluded storm december hurricane able initially thought earliest forming major hurricane tropical cyclone winds exceeding mph following post storm analysis determined able reached category strength hurricane alma new record holder major hurricane june developed bounds atlantic hurricane season earliest developing category hurricane record reached intensity june earliest forming category hurricane emily reached highest intensity saffir simpson hurricane wind scale july official end atlantic hurricane season occurs november dates october november historically marked official end date hurricane season december month year hurricane season featured cyclogenesis fourteen tropical cyclones tropical storm latest tropical cyclone attain tropical storm intensity december second hurricane alice latest forming tropical cyclone attain hurricane intensity alice storms exist calendar years storms recorded exceed category hurricane intensity december reached category intensity november took unprecedented west east track caribbean intensity latest developing category hurricane bounds hurricane season hurricane october november initially thought latest forming category hurricane documented indicated devastating hurricane reached intensity later date consequently hurricane latest developing tropical cyclone reach saffir simpson hurricane wind scale classifications past category intensity june beginning hurricane season closely related timing increases sea surface temperatures convective instability factors june marks beginning hurricane season generally little activity occurs month average tropical cyclone years tropical systems usually form gulf_of_mexico east coast united_states total tropical storms hurricanes formed month june period systems developed deep tropics east lesser antilles major hurricanes formed june notably hurricane ranks earliest forming category hurricane atlantic basin attained intensity greater atlantic tropical cyclone june july hurricanes dennis emily easternmost forming storm june tropical storm formed july tropical activity occurs month july majority hurricane seasons formation tropical cyclone july average atlantic tropical cyclone seasons tropical storm half seasons occurred july second formed august formation usually occurs eastern caribbean_sea lesser antilles northern eastern parts gulf_of_mexico vicinity northern bahamas coast carolinas virginia storms travel westward caribbean north curve near eastern coast united_states stay north westward track enter gulf_of_mexico total tropical storms formed month july storms reached major hurricane intensity strongest july tropical cyclone atlantic basin attained category hurricane status july making earliest category hurricane record easternmost forming storm longest lived month july hurricane formed lasted days august decrease wind shear july august contributes significant increase tropical activity average atlantic tropical storms develop annually august average named tropical storms including hurricane occur august intense hurricane develops september september peak hurricane season occurs september corresponds low wind shear sea surface temperatures month september sees average storms year september average atlantic season features named tropical storms including hurricanes addition major hurricanes occur average september relatively tropical cyclones landfall october favorable conditions found september begin decay october main reason decrease activity increasing wind shear sea surface temperatures cooler september activity falls markedly cyclones developing average despite secondary peak october october average season features named storms hurricanes major hurricane occurs september half atlantic tropical cyclone seasons contrast mid season activity mean formation shifts westward caribbean gulf_of_mexico reversing eastward progression june august november wind shear increases substantially november generally preventing cyclone formation average tropical storm forms november rare occasions major hurricane occurs intense hurricanes november include hurricane cuba late october early november strongest november hurricane record peaking category hurricane mid november hurricane kate late november latest major hurricane record early november december hurricane season defined beginning june ending november season storms season cyclones occurred time span storms formed december april january february march years tropical cyclones formed december storms occurred outside season single year high vertical wind shear low sea surface temperatures generally tropical cyclone formation season tropical cyclones formed months tropical cyclones existed month january formed late december second hurricane alice hurricanes form january category hurricane season hurricane alex season subtropical storm january began atlantic hurricane season major hurricanes occurred season extremes season tropical storms formed record atlantic hurricane season season hurricanes formed record atlantic hurricane season major hurricanes record atlantic hurricane season thought analysis showed storms weaker thought record held season active season record database considered reliable atlantic hurricane season tropical storm hurricanes major hurricane overall atlantic hurricane season remains active documented storm intense hurricane barometric pressure record form north_atlantic basin hurricane mbar largest hurricane gale diameter record form north_atlantic hurricane sandy gale diameter miles longest lasting hurricane lasted days hours tropical cyclone longest tracked hurricane hurricane faith travelled miles tropical cyclone faith northern moving tropical cyclone atlantic basin tornadoes spawned hurricane hurricane season strongest hurricane labor day hurricane hpa deadliest hurricane great hurricane fatalities deadliest hurricane landfall continental united_states galveston hurricane killed people damaging hurricane adjusted inflation hurricane katrina season caused billion damages usd quickest forming hurricane hurricane minimal hurricane formed intensified faster tropical cyclone record landfall developing september northwestern gulf_of_mexico cyclone rapidly strengthened struck texas winds mph early september trends number storms atlantic increased obvious global trend annual number tropical cyclones worldwide remains ability long term data analysis certain basins limited lack reliable historical data basins primarily spite evidence intensity hurricanes increasing stated records hurricane activity worldwide maximum wind speed duration hurricanes energy released average hurricane considering hurricanes worldwide increased past years corresponding increase maximum wind speed increase storm lifetime time increased heat global warming driving trend argue research refuted theory contend trend exist instead created faulty readings primitive 1970s era measurement equipment found weakly positive significant trend number north_atlantic tropical cyclones surprisingly strong decrease cyclone duration period journal nature published peer reviewed submission october suggests migration exists paths maximum intensity tropical cyclone activity atlantic focus report latitude recent tropical cyclones atlantic reaching maximum intensity data indicates past thirty years peak intensity storms shifted rate approximately decade amounting approximately degree latitude decade atlantic storms destructive financially expensive storms united_states history occurred according recent increase societal impact tropical cyclones largely caused rising concentrations population infrastructure coastal regions normalized mainland hurricane damage values found remaining trend increasing absolute damage 1970s 1980s notable extremely low amounts damage compared decades decade second damage past decades decade surpassing costs damaging single storm miami hurricane billion normalized damage threat hurricanes coastal regions sparse population major ports advent automobile tourism severe portions hurricanes striking coast gone instances combined effects ship destruction remote landfall severely limit number intense hurricanes official record era hurricane reconnaissance aircraft satellite record shows distinct increase number strength intense hurricanes experts regard early data suspect estimated bias zero tropical cyclones year zero year roughly account typical size tropical cyclones density shipping tracks atlantic basin populated coastline number strength atlantic hurricanes undergo year cycle known reconstructed atlantic major hurricane activity early eighteenth century found periods averaging major hurricanes year lasting years averaging major hurricanes year lasting years periods associated atlantic related solar responsible enhancing number major hurricanes year uncommon normal hurricane seasons occurred destructive hurricanes struck frequently including major new_england hurricanes atlantic tropical storms formed record recently exceeded saw storms tropical hurricanes occurred seasons intense storms formed season tropical storms formed record occurred november strengthened hurricanes hurricanes occurred 1840s 1860s struck early 19th century including storm direct hit new_york_city historical weather experts storms high category strength active hurricane seasons satellite coverage atlantic basin satellite era began tropical storms hurricanes went reconnaissance aircraft encountered ship reported voyage storm storm hit land populated area official record miss storms ship experienced gale force winds recognized tropical storm opposed high latitude extra tropical cyclone tropical wave brief returned port reported experience records based research revealed major hurricane activity varies centuries major hurricanes struck gulf coast recent millennium intervals separated period gulf_coast struck frequently catastrophic hurricanes landfall increased times scale attributed long term shifts position azores high linked changes strength according azores high hypothesis anti phase pattern expected exist gulf_of_mexico coast periods northeasterly position azores high result hurricanes steered atlantic coast period hurricanes steered gulf_coast azores high shifted southwesterly position near caribbean displacement azores high consistent evidence shows abrupt onset drier climate haiti years change humid conditions late moisture pumped gulf_coast preliminary data northern atlantic coast support azores high hypothesis year record coastal lake suggests hurricane activity increased significantly past years gulf_coast amid period millennium | Atlantic hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
2819_HurricaneBeth | hurricane hurricane short lived tropical cyclone traveled florida nova scotia middle august second named storm atlantic hurricane season genesis cold environment surrounding storm continued northeastward course achieved fully tropical characteristics peaked modest category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale cyclone struck nova scotia august dissipating shortly produced substantial precipitation resultant flooding inflicted severe damage infrastructure crops meteorological history august low pressure system upper levels atmosphere formed east coast florida surface low day acquired characteristics tropical cyclone officially stated tropical depression utc august depression slowly advanced northeastward relatively cold environment intensify days system turned east approached coast north_carolina time structure development august depression declared tropical storm assigned following recent data reconnaissance aircraft miles east_coast accelerated somewhat reaching forward speeds mph resumed northeastward course minimum central pressure deepened inhg maximum sustained winds increased response cyclone recognized category hurricane continued mature passed east achieving peak winds mph pressure inhg subsequently hurricane weakened slightly nearing nova scotia august landfall near crossing shortly swept nearby cold transitioned extratropical cyclone preparations impact advance hurricane hurricane warnings issued coastal marine areas nova_scotia newfoundland halifax bus service disrupted storm business owners closed stores filled prepare hurricane left extensive damage wake especially crops infrastructure reported rainfall hours heavy precipitation country triggered severe flooding hundreds travelers mayor reported area disaster homes reportedly inundated experienced significant flooding waters approached parking meters impacted crops region included grain corn tobacco inundated fields resembled vast lakes transport suffered severely main roads including nova scotia highway northeastern nova_scotia received flood damage temporarily blocked additionally rising waters washed bridges region swept away automobiles railways covered water forcing trains suspend operation drinking water contaminated excessive runoff lake trailer park flooded prompting residents evacuate overall monetary damage estimated million million usd person indirectly killed hurricane traffic accident induced heavy rain | Hurricane Beth | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
2927_TropicalStormArthur(1996) | tropical storm arthur tropical storm arthur caused minimal flooding carolinas mid june tropical cyclone named storm annual atlantic hurricane season arthur originated area increased convection east bahamas june gradually system increased organization designated tropical depression june depression tracked north northwest tropical storm arthur offshore june later day arthur peaked maximum sustained winds mph weakened slightly making landfall north_carolina early following day striking north_carolina arthur tracked sea weakened tropical depression june arthur transitioned extratropical cyclone overall impact arthur minimal limited light rainfall moderate surf tornado florida total damage amounted million usd fatalities reported oddly years later time tropical cyclone impacted areas similar tropical storm impacted meteorological history june satellite imagery revealed area increased convection east bahamas believed associated tropical wave june convection increased organization lower levels atmosphere utc system organized sufficiently designated tropical depression making season initially depression tracked north northwest steering currents low level flow western periphery atlantic subtropical ridge strong wind shear fast upper level winds associated cold core low hindered intensification time june area deep convection developed north center circulation based analysis reconnaissance data tropical depression upgraded tropical storm arthur utc june strengthening occurred storm attained peak winds mph time arthur gradually turned northeast landfall near north_carolina early june center moved sound exited atlantic storm contained minimal deep convection satellite imagery indicated arthur defined low level center tropical storm weakened tropical depression northeast cape_hatteras accelerated northeast westerly steering currents increased deep convection increased june lack symmetry indicated remnants arthur losing tropical characteristics forward speed increased mph storm subsequently lost tropical characteristics utc june centered north northeast bermuda extratropical remnants tracked northeastward hours identified midway newfoundland azores absorbed larger extratropical cyclone north_atlantic preparations impact june tropical storm warning issued coastal locations south_carolina north_carolina shortly tropical storm watch issued north cape north_carolina virginia border including tropical storm watch later extended north_carolina virginia border virginia including late june advisories discontinued tornado touched florida causing known fatalities injuries center arthur passed east south_carolina minor increases surf reported north_carolina swells ranged high rainfall peaked inches georgetown south_carolina fell gradually significant flooding reported minor water roads addition arthur brought precipitation georgia virginia amounts rainfall recorded rarely exceeded inches sustained winds mph reported offshore reported sustained wind mph utc june located southeast arthur center addition man station located southeast north_carolina reported sustained winds mph gusts mph overall damage caused arthur minimal totaling million usd | Tropical Storm Arthur (1996) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
2939_HurricaneBonnie(1986) | hurricane caused moderate damage gulf_coast united_states late june second named storm hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed area low pressure central gulf_of_mexico june system gradually intensified declared tropical day moved generally west northwest june upgraded hurricane strengthened following day storm attained peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph shortly landfall near texas following landfall quickly weakened tropical storm status dissipated missouri june prior moving ashore people evacuated texas louisiana making landfall produced storm surge peaking feet pass rainfall storm peaked inches ace texas caused street flooding destroyed small dam texas fatalities reported port arthur texas area deaths separate car accidents occurred partially paralyzed woman died house fire flooding impacted northwestern louisiana area homes businesses major highway intersections flooded hurricane spawned tornadoes destroying houses southwestern louisiana overall hurricane caused million usd damage fatalities meteorological history mid june mid level center circulation formed association quasi stationary cold stretched northern florida extreme northeast gulf_of_mexico june weak disorganized area low pressure developed conjunction passed florida following day moving little convection observed satellite imagery distinguishable wind shift noted offshore june presence deep convection atop circulation defined national_hurricane_center classify disturbance tropical depression centered southwest florida moving generally west west northwestward central gulf mexico national_hurricane_center sent reconnaissance plane tropical depression utc june time winds mph found hours later depression strengthened tropical storm hours tropical storm satellite imagery showed substantial increase upper level outflow tropical gradually intensified reconnaissance plane system shortly utc june revealed hurricane force winds surface evidence basis upgrade category saffir simpson hurricane wind scale utc june afternoon hours june reached peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg accelerating northwest hurricane retained intensity landfall near texas utc june hours later weakened tropical storm downgraded tropical depression status utc june depression persisted utc june time absorbed frontal zone located state missouri preparations system classified tropical depression high risk landfall near port arthur texas noted giving federal officials sufficient lead time warn local residents possible approaching hurricane system neared landfall tropical cyclone watches warnings issued gulf_coast united_states utc june national_hurricane_center issued gale warning hurricane watch stretching port connor texas mouth mississippi_river hours later hurricane warning issued area west louisiana texas advance approaching storm roughly residents evacuated texas impact small size hurricane damage relatively light totaling million storm attributed deaths texas louisiana texas areas eastern texas storm dropped rain peak total inches ace heavy rains caused lead small dam collapse northeastern texas resulting severe flooding overflowed causing water enter hundreds homes businesses major roadways flooded flooding including highway shepherd route interstate farm market roads dam overflowed damaging homes forcing families evacuate overall approximately people southeastern texas fled homes flooding severe flooding left heavy rains caused million damage addition rain flooding winds damaged homes businesses tornado spawned miles southwest port arthur power outages reported area near landfall closed debris electrical poles fallen roadway storm left broken windows scattered tree limbs debris filled streets port arthur strong winds toppled radio tower building schools suffered damage roof windows boats lake sam damaged located lake broke free floated away portions submerged indirect fatalities confirmed texas traffic accidents house fire ignited drowning injuries reported including truck flipped strong winds louisiana damage louisiana occurred homes trailers southwestern louisiana destroyed resulting damages tornadoes spawned caused damage roofs homes tornado destroyed mobile homes severely damaged additional permanent homes damage tornado totaled south rain fell hour period interstate closed louisiana texas state line flooding standing water near torrential rains caused water areas firefighters boats rescue stranded residents homes sudden high water rescue people stranded flooded trailer park flooding city forced police major highway intersections shore homes damaged water intrusion homes businesses damaged flooding tornado spawned city overturned airplane downtown airport damaged roof house shattered number windows injuries reported tornado damage louisiana flooding totaled million million highways bridges million vehicles million property million boats fishermen tossed lake boat capsized high winds rescued perished heavy rains remnant low pressure area led heavy rains states rainfall generally minor areas arkansas rains totaled south arkansas regional airport roads washed near number roads bridges washed damage totaling route closed standing water families evacuated near line overflowed banks flooded homes small area heavy rains totaling border tennessee georgia | Hurricane Bonnie (1986) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
2978_HurricaneBabe | hurricane hurricane second named storm impact united_states average atlantic hurricane season forming tropical wave september began subtropical cyclone storm gradually intensified tracked westward september storm turned north acquired tropical characteristics later day intensified hurricane attained peak strength winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg hours later hurricane landfall louisiana quickly weakened september weakened tropical depression later dissipated early september north_carolina produced minimal impact path united_states significant impact occurred louisiana storm caused million usd million usd damage mainly crop losses additional million usd million usd losses resulted tornadoes spawned heavy rainfall north_carolina peaking triggered flash flooding little damage fatalities resulted hurricane coincidentally typhoon named existed exactly time meteorological history originated tropical wave exited western coast africa august tracking westward wave eventually entered gulf_of_mexico september entering gulf surface circulation developed convection associated system concentrated center newly formed system interacted upper cyclonic vortex situated near florida coastline following day convective banding features cyclone led national_hurricane_center nhc upgrading system classified tropical storm fully tropical later classified subtropical cyclone forward motion slowed significantly wave maintained westward direction september maximum winds found closer center circulation cyclone developed warmer core main feature tropical cyclones anticyclone developed later day storm transitioned tropical cyclone time turned nearly north near hurricane status time reconnaissance missions storm found closed eyewall eye measuring roughly diameter reconnaissance flight day found sustained winds mph winds located roughly center considered storm actual intensity early september reconnaissance found central barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg lowest recorded relation storm time intensified hurricane attaining maximum winds mph later day landfall near louisiana quickly weakened tropical storm landfall eye contracted roughly september storm weakened tropical depression moving northeast mississippi system continued movement following days crossing south_carolina forecasters thought system emerge atlantic_ocean tropical depression remnants dissipated shortly crossing north_carolina early september preparations storm formation september gale warnings issued areas north central coast gulf_of_mexico september hurricane warnings posted areas bay mouth mississippi_river louisiana warnings later discontinued system moved land ahead storm residents low lying parts state moved inland press reports indicate upwards residents evacuated coastal regions prior storm roughly civil defense workers stayed town hall cities residents evacuated roughly residents evacuated inland emergency shelters set louisiana house storm began weaken louisiana forecasters anticipated formation tornadoes issued tornado watches parts louisiana alabama mississippi georgia florida impact prior subtropical depression produced scattered rainfall florida peak amounts near falling lake widespread rain fell relation louisiana rain confined eastern parts state measured near mississippi border remnants hurricane continued produce heavy rain dissipation north_carolina storm peak fell georgia north_carolina received rain isolated areas exceeding state maximum fell north_carolina south_carolina tennessee making landfall produced storm surge leading minor coastal flooding storm quick deterioration moving inland nhc presumed hurricane force winds impact land highest wind gust recorded louisiana mph highest sustained wind recorded louisiana mph louisiana overflow produced flooding area significant damage inundated flood waters flash flooding occurred path hurricane eastern united_states particularly north_carolina produced tornadoes september track states louisiana recorded touchdowns including injured person caused million usd million usd damages near hammond parish country store sustained severe damage tornado store destroyed wood frame homes knocked block supports touched alabama minimal damage recorded track briefly touched mississippi september struck elementary school classrooms leaving usd million usd damages storm path damages amounted million usd million usd additional million usd million usd tornadoes loss life | Hurricane Babe | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
3144_TropicalStormDebby(2012) | tropical storm tropical storm caused extensive flooding north florida late june fourth tropical cyclone named storm atlantic hurricane season developed trough low pressure central gulf_of_mexico june formation tropical storm earliest formation record fourth named storm atlantic basin record beaten despite projected track landfall louisiana texas storm headed opposite direction moving slowly north northeast northeastward storm slowly strengthened utc june attained peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph dry air westerly wind shear cold waters prevented intensification hours instead weakened late june minimal tropical storm utc storm landfall near florida winds mph inland system continued weaken crossing florida dissipated shortly emerging atlantic june storm dropped immense amounts precipitation near path rainfall peaked inches florida located southwestern reached record height flooded structures additionally reached highest level hurricane south overflowed flooding communities head deep water causing damage homes additional homes inundated overflowed roads highways left impassable including interstate route routes inundated coastal flooding damage primarily caused tornadoes caused fatality overall caused million losses deaths florida alabama south_carolina meteorological history mid june annual migration northward southern gulf_of_mexico coinciding julian weak surface low pressure area developed june subsequently moved inland yucatán_peninsula system crossed peninsula tropical wave moved northwestern caribbean_sea june wave reached gulf_of_mexico june merged low days later spawning trough low pressure june located southeastern gulf_of_mexico moderate vertical wind shear caused system remain disorganized nonetheless hunter aircraft indicated trough acquired low level circulation june ships area reported tropical storm force winds estimated tropical storm developed utc june centered miles south mouth mississippi_river tropical storm june earliest fourth named storm atlantic basin surpassing old record set july record beaten days initially predicted curve westward potentially threaten texas deepening trough curve storm westward wind shear predicted decrease storm generated cold cloud tops convection located miles center displaced east utc june forecast path shifted east central texas southeastern louisiana despite persistent wind shear strengthening time storm attained maximum sustained wind speed mph later june national_hurricane_center noted advisory difficult highly uncertain forecast citing slow movement widespread computer forecast models forecast track shifted significantly east late june predicted storm northward landfall near florida based estimate attained minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg utc june storm began weaken increasing wind shear drier air cold water caused slow movement initially composed multiple small consolidated defined low level circulation early june excessively slow movement prediction acceleration national_hurricane_center remarked cyclone going soon burst deep convection occurred later june adverse environmental conditions prevented intensification began curving east northeastward began speed june response mid latitude trough digging western atlantic_ocean approaching produced small area deep convection satellite imagery utc june landfall near florida winds mph storm weakened quickly moving inland early june downgraded tropical depression located miles north florida maintained tropical cyclone status crossing florida degenerated trough low pressure utc june final advisory issued national_hurricane_center hours later agency noted eventually tropical characteristics dissipation remnants tropical cyclone developed new center circulation strengthened slightly conditions accelerated northward remnants increasingly frontal nature degenerated open trough utc june time disturbance located south newfoundland preparations development june tropical storm warning issued mouth louisiana excluding new_orleans following day separate tropical storm warning effect mississippi alabama border mouth florida utc june tropical storm warning extended mouth simultaneously tropical storm watch issued key canceled utc june tropical storm warning implemented florida early june tropical storm warning issued florida utc day tropical storm warning extended mouth river florida discontinued tropical depression additional preparations took place addition tropical cyclone warnings watches according federal government united_states nearly crude oil natural gas production gulf_of_mexico louisiana governor declared state emergency june voluntary evacuations issued areas northwest florida approach storm especially taylor counties governor florida declared state emergency june additionally mandatory evacuations issued low lying areas impact people killed relation tropical storm seven took place florida alabama south_carolina central south florida storm spawned tornadoes overall losses storm estimated reached million florida north florida panhandle june intense complex thunderstorms developed north center produced torrential rains florida panhandle day areas received rainfall excess inches precipitation peaked inches located station recorded hour rainfall inches rainfall caused numerous small creeks streams rivers rapidly exceed banks flood adjacent communities river feet record height numerous homes flooded second story bridges damaged numerous roads county washed closed structures affected flooding including mobile homes nearly single family residences structures destroyed major flood damage suffered minor flood damage affected flooding additionally coastal flooding impacted county storm surge feet tides feet numerous roads underwater area businesses received water intrusion city route washed north result mandatory evacuations ordered south route total people required rescuing losses county assessed million storm produced adverse effects gust mph observed inches rainfall june resulting widespread flash flooding john memorial bridge connecting closed june high winds wind gust mph reported regional airport miles bridge connecting closed june high winds bridge opened later day mandatory evacuation requiring people leave immediately remaining islands subject arrest popular resort community tourist destination lost power june high winds destroying power poles progress energy spokesperson stated days power restored conditions unsafe workers moderate beach erosion occurred storm surge reaching feet storm tide feet flooding forced closure roads including west route house surrounded retention pond near city madison state road flooded caused river exceeding banks roads north experienced flooding water entered homes river moderate coastal flooding occurred estimated storm surge feet tides reaching feet normal water entered homes near coast surrounded feet preliminary losses placed excess million july account hundreds homes remained flooded time bridges washed heavy rain route route closed flooding live oak reached highest crest hurricane received second highest daily rain total inches june inches rain reported near fellowship result state road closed high water additionally reported formed roadways county flooding occurred public reported water entered home rose street jacksonville streets flooded water approached doors houses forcing residents evacuate reached historic heights flooded lot homes baker central florida tropical storm force winds felt coast heavy rainfall reported county site near receiving inches tides reached feet mean lower low water june highest storm surge estimated peaked feet mean lower low water buildings flooded storm surge total damage public property approximately rainfall generally inches peaked inches near homes flooded feet water significant street flooding reported kings bay streets inundated feet water overall damage minor reaching storm dropped heavy rainfall inches portion state road state road feet standing water stretch highway emergency managers ordered mandatory evacuations people rivers rose dramatically river rose major flood stage leaving surrounding areas head deep water homes county damaged flood waters additionally tornado near new port caused major damage homes county damage private property million public property losses estimated million man drowned near canoe capsized river woman died car flooded road person drowned river canoe capsized unknown death homes damaged mainly result tornadoes losses estimated million tornado trees damaged tractor barn tornado caused minor roof damage barn resulted effects homes destroyed damaged varying degrees tornadoes losses county reached approximately million homes damaged resulting fatality near venus gust mph observed inches rain fell hour period substantial loss beaches tourism region expected suffer significantly portions completely eroded areas county lost sand coastal dunes eroded pass storm surge flooded coastal hotels ankle deep water dunes washed away homes damaged tornado spawned losses city estimated million wind gusts mph measured rainfall inches county peaked inches near storm damage buildings destroyed highest storm surge estimated reached feet height result portions bay shore boulevard inundated days water reached retention walls undermined allowing water enter beach pools significant losses south island half dunes lost inches rain fell near city wind floods damaged structures losses reaching high water flooded parking lot damage area beaches erosion estimated million state emergency declared storm surge damage county tornado caused minor roof damage structures near naples june second tornado county later day broke light poles snapped tree limbs person injured falling branch spawned june damage downed trees charlotte county airport recorded mph wind gust highest rainfall total inches near damage reached million beach erosion coastal flooding rainfall peaked inches rough tides storm surge caused beach erosion coastal flooding especially county suffered approximately million losses south florida palm beach international airport inches precipitation fell hour south inches rain reported hour period tornado damaged houses vegetation snapped trees blew gate street broke railroad crossing arm offshore moved inland near twisted gates blew open garage door offshore gulf_of_mexico oil production platforms drilling rig damaged overall united_states oil production decreased june daily oil daily natural gas production gulf_of_mexico shut following day companies began returning employees platforms production rapidly restored man alabama drowned swept away heavy surf coast south_carolina person went missing presumed dead failed find days heavy rainfall extended northward southern georgia peaking inches localized isolated flooding occurred nearby foot water parking lot restaurant remnants passed miles north bermuda june produced tropical storm force winds island caused damage aftermath following storm president united_states barack_obama issued disaster declaration baker citrus clay columbia franklin highlands nassau taylor union counties florida total individual assistance paid residents including damage housing total applications individual assistance filed totaling | Tropical Storm Debby (2012) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
3768_TropicalStormDanielle(1980) | tropical storm tropical storm caused considerable flooding state texas september eighth tropical cyclone fourth named storm atlantic hurricane season developed tropical wave emerged atlantic_ocean west coast africa august days later tropical wave developed tropical depression days later depression degenerated tropical wave tracking westward entering gulf_of_mexico system gradually developed tropical depression september depression gradually strengthened tropical storm hours landfall eastern texas september steadily weakened inland dissipated days later produced widespread rainfall louisiana areas reported inches precipitation rainfall heavier texas peaking inches damage caused storm resulting flooding port arthur homes damaged interstate inundated flood waters spawned tornadoes texas effects unknown outside texas louisiana storm dropped light rainfall oklahoma mississippi overall caused fatalities million usd damage meteorological history tropical wave emerged west coast africa august tracked westward atlantic_ocean august system developed tropical depression days depression degenerated tropical wave continued westward atlantic september remnants depression interacted mid level low pressure system southern florida result low level circulation developed gulf_of_mexico system moved florida later day organization continued estimated tropical depression utc september located miles south new_orleans louisiana national_hurricane_center began issuing advisories hours later furthermore national_hurricane_center later noted strengthening likely depression remained offshore longer period time utc barge known recorded sustained winds mph measurement deemed small scale representative storm actual intensity utc september national_hurricane_center upgraded depression tropical storm based observations reconnaissance aircraft oil rig oil rig location near coast louisiana reported winds mph minimum pressure mbar inhg later considered peak intensity hours later landfall near galveston texas intensity storm steadily weakened moving inland downgraded tropical depression utc september hours later national_hurricane_center discontinued advisories storm dissipate utc september located near texas remnants storm continued westward days preparations impact texas storm approaching national_weather_service issued flash flood watches texas rainfall storm peaked inches town hour precipitation record inches reported heavy rainfall automobile accident resulted fatality police officer noted street city flooded heavy rainfall resulted considerable flash flooding eastern texas causing residents evacuate homes flood waters forced interstate according police spokesman streets port arthur inundated water people injured automobile accidents highway overflowed bank numerous inundated streets police roads orange port arthur sewer system damaged flood waters leaving residents running water port arthur homes reported flooded house neighborhood foot water inside flood waters entered oil pit port sent barrels oil produced tides feet normal causing minor beach erosion texas coast boats docks damaged fatality storm occurred fisherman boat lake capsized causing man die heart attack rescue spawned tornadoes state texas caused estimated usd damage storage barn touched twice overturned mobile home mobile home park storm opened storm shelters residents forced homes flooding adverse conditions hundreds left electricity addition president united_states declared jefferson counties disaster area allowing areas receive federal aid damage totaled million usd overall caused fatalities million million usd damage state texas gulf_of_mexico rough seas caused maintenance barge washing crewmen overboard fatality occurred crewmen drowned rescued united_states_coast_guard additionally storm caused united_states_coast_guard helicopter crash sea high winds lack fuel crewmen survived offshore barge encountered winds mph gusts mph light rainfall effects southern eastern louisiana minimal state received moderate heavy rainfall highest rainfall total inches light rainfall reported oklahoma mississippi areas reporting inches precipitation | Tropical Storm Danielle (1980) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
3772_1898Georgiahurricane | georgia hurricane georgia hurricane recent major hurricane hit state georgia strongest record state known exist september modern researchers estimated developed days earlier east lesser antilles hurricane maintained general northwest track duration reached peak winds mph october day landfall georgia causing record storm surge flooding hurricane caused heavy damage region killed people impact severe storm surge recorded overall damage estimated million usd occurred georgia extreme northeastern florida strong winds nearly destroyed city light crop damage reported southern south_carolina moving ashore hurricane quickly weakened traversed north_america continued northwestward reaching ohio valley turning northeastward observed october near newfoundland meteorological history september island stations lesser antilles indicated presence tropical cyclone confirmed day modern researchers determined system developed september miles east guadeloupe duration system maintained northwest track reaching hurricane status september later day barometric pressure mbar suggesting winds mph intensification rate slowed september strengthening continued october winds reached mph equivalent major hurricane category saffir simpson scale time hurricane turned west northwest large ridge western atlantic october hurricane continued west northwest approaching southeastern united_states day landfall georgia initially thought category saffir simpson scale storm surge observed georgia suggesting central pressure mbar based model intensity ranked hurricane tied 16th strongest united_states landfall strongest state georgia recent major hurricane hit state additionally radius maximum wind estimated miles century hurricane researchers estimated hurricane landfall winds mph category saffir simpson scale making landfall hurricane quickly weakened deteriorating tropical storm status hours moving georgia storm weakened tropical depression status northeastern alabama october continued northwestward northeastward accelerating southeastern canada later dissipating newfoundland october impact october day hurricane moved ashore issued northeast storm signals florida norfolk virginia similar warnings issued hours preceding hurricane moving ashore advisories credited saving dozens lives millions dollars shipping cargo advance warning boats remain ashore hurricane landfall georgia produced strong winds northeastern florida reaching category strength saffir simpson scale worst effects storm confined small portion extreme northeastern florida storm surge estimated causing extensive flooding city october monthly weather review described nearly destroyed anchored boats sunk washed inland marshes damage coastline reached far south hurricane small despite passing miles northeast jacksonville produced mph winds city time history city communications cut jacksonville cities north new_york damage state estimated usd hurricane landfall winds estimated mph produced record storm coastline including report damage heaviest buildings flooded similar impact reported people killed coastal location reported hurricane causing worst flooding north covered water storm surge flooding entered warehouses storage areas coast leaving small ships wrecked sunk heavy damage occurred coastal houses according savannah weather_bureau office barrels dispersed rice wrecked winds city reached mph flooding severely damaged railway nearby hurricane destroyed hospital helped people afflicted yellow fever total people killed georgia coast damage totaled million usd south_carolina hurricane produced gusty winds storm surge flooding slight damage occurred port royal southern portion state high tides left damage rice cotton crops reported number persons drowned south_carolina coast heavy rainfall reported northeast florida georgia western carolinas highest recorded inches highlands north_carolina | 1898 Georgia hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
3788_TropicalStormErin(2007) | tropical storm erin tropical storm erin second largest tropical cyclone landfall united_states atlantic hurricane season fifth named storm season formed gulf_of_mexico august persistent area convection attained tropical storm status day august erin landfall near texas persisted land texas moving northward oklahoma brown ocean effect erin intensified landfall storm resulted fatalities worsened severe flooding issue texas meteorological history august area convection developed south jamaica association trough low pressure system tracked west northwestward august consisted broad surface trough minimal shower activity convection increased august august interaction tropical wave upper level low area resulted large area disorganized thunderstorms extending western caribbean_sea central bahamas upper level winds gradually beneficial development august broad low pressure area formed miles north northeast late august hurricane hunters flight system reported small circulation center time defined result initiation tropical cyclone advisories deep convection maintained near increasingly organizing center utc august national_hurricane_center classified tropical depression miles southeast texas overnight hours formation storm disorganized ragged ill defined center circulation located south mid upper level ridge southern united_states system tracked west northwest environment strengthening upper level anticyclone developed central gulf mexico sea surface temperatures track warm cloud pattern better organized maintaining large area convection curved rainbands established outflow based reports hurricane_hunters national_hurricane_center upgraded depression tropical storm erin utc august miles east texas continued northwestward erin remained disorganized failed strengthen minimal tropical storm status utc august cyclone landfall near texas weakened tropical depression status hours later national_hurricane_center ceased issuing advisories erin warning responsibility transferred drifting northwestward texas tropical depression erin maintained area convection near center widespread scattered rainbands dropping moderate heavy precipitation august winds decreased mph higher gusts system turned north northeast august heavy bands thunderstorms continued rotate center erin early august entering oklahoma remnants erin suddenly intensified maximum sustained winds mph short distance west norman remarked intensification resulted amounts inland tropical storm utc system presented eye like feature spiral produced wind gusts mph hours later depression began weakening late august erin weakened significantly circulation dissipated northeastern oklahoma despite displaying tropical characteristics national_hurricane_center determined system tropical cyclone oklahoma classified low low continued southeastern kansas dissipating feeding moisture northward frontal system extending remnant mid level circulation moved eastward missouri kentucky virginia losing identity moved atlantic_ocean preparations immediately tropical cyclone national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm watch texas united_states mexico border time government mexico issued tropical storm watch southward shortly attaining tropical storm status watch texas upgraded tropical storm warning late august warning extended san pass watch mexico discontinued erin landfall warning canceled flood watches warnings issued counties southeastern texas moving oklahoma flood flash flood warnings issued counties governor activated national_guard mobilized emergency personnel region expected affected storm erin expected bring flooding region declared disaster area august widespread flooding basin area remained flooded august august oil rose usd fears erin disrupting oil supplies produced coasts combined low oil result threat storm evacuated workers oil platforms northwestern gulf_of_mexico impact texas midday august rainbands gusty winds began affecting texas coastline moved ashore storm produced heavy rainfall near northeast path reaching inches station storm caused houston area reach exceed flood levels southeastern texas cyclone spawned funnel clouds near tornado reported wind gusts erin minor state peaking mph unofficial report mph moving ashore storm produced minor storm surge peaking feet pleasure pier caused minor beach erosion clear heavy rainfall collapsed portion grocery store roof killing workers precipitation caused moderate flooding eastern portions homes businesses flooded flooding area briefly halted closed state roads person drowned driving retention pond people required rescue assistance car accident caused fatalities passage storm temporarily left electrical customers power outages quickly restored san_antonio body recovered creek died driving flooded road swept drainage ditch survived people killed swept away stalled near flooding killed person forced evacuation people damage texas totaled million usd oklahoma unexpected redevelopment oklahoma widespread damage reported communities central oklahoma flooded heavy rainfall hardest hit communities houses buildings inundated weather forced cancellation carnival rides safe heavy rain high wind winds high mph damaged numerous trees power lines heavily damaged mobile homes entire community lost power customers total metropolitan area section interstate closed person drowned cellar drowned storm related death took place found dead weather related automobile accident near automobile accident fatality took place unclear event storm related damage amounted million usd missouri surface circulation dissipated circulation aloft remained intact led burst rainfall early august inches fell miller missouri rainfall total associated tropical cyclone remains person died sleeper drove flood waters swept away bridge attempting navigate water rescues occurred corridor caused erin rainfall damage totaled million usd state primarily | Tropical Storm Erin (2007) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
3850_HurricaneDebby(2000) | hurricane hurricane caused minor damage greater lesser antilles august seventh tropical cyclone fourth named storm second hurricane annual season developed tropical wave east lesser antilles august favorable conditions allowed depression tropical storm early august strengthening hurricane occurred hours later sustained winds peaked mph august august entering atlantic north puerto_rico moved parallel north coast hispaniola late august weakened tropical storm storm tracked westward weakened instead approaching florida strengthening major hurricane south eastern cuba august downgraded tropical depression hours completely dissipating light rainfall gusty winds caused minor damage trinidad brief damage reaching usd reported effects severe puerto_rico isolated locations experienced inches rainfall heavy precipitation resulted mudslides flooding turn damaged roads bridges houses homes island flooded suffered moderate severe damage additionally car accidents san_juan slick roads indirectly fatality reported man fell roof attempting remove satellite dish damage island puerto_rico reached dominican_republic reported severe flooding northern portions country caused evacuation people overall storm caused roughly damage island impact lesser haiti tore tin roofs numerous homes subsequently flooded additionally rainfall cuba brought relief month long drought region meteorological history strong tropical wave emerged atlantic_ocean west coast africa august following day area low pressure noted near dvorak classifications initiated insignificant convective banding utc august indicated low level circulation system considered weak classify released initial classification later day utc convective banding increased system poorly organized began gradually organize moving westward approximately mph late august convection consolidated defined center circulation result estimated tropical depression seven developed utc located miles east windward_islands initial advisory national_hurricane_center agency noted large area convection weak vertical wind shear warm sea surface temperatures produced favorable environment intensification depression strengthened tropical storm utc august operationally upgraded tropical storm hours later classification center circulation difficult locate organization convection circulation remained relatively disorganized central dense overcast associated large symmetrical cold cloud tops utc august strengthened category hurricane despite reconnaissance aircraft flight reports sustained winds ranging mph upgraded hurricane hours later storm reached maximum sustained wind speed mph additionally attained minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg early august operationally upgraded hurricane utc august poorly defined circulation hurricane force winds concentrated extending miles storm center circulation utc august landfall winds mph hours later storm struck intensity landfall winds mph utc august advisory issued later day national_hurricane_center noted agency anticipated strengthening significant short term rapid movement west northwestward potential land interaction hispaniola late august storm passed miles north puerto_rico early august computer models varied extensively model regarded national_hurricane_center extreme depicting mbar inhg low pressure area florida keys august increasing southwesterly wind shear began weaken downgraded tropical storm utc august situated north dominican_republic beginning late august predicted strengthen storm anticipated resume original west northwest movement reducing land interaction curved westward continued increasingly disorganized low level circulation displaced west main deep convective area early august storm entered began passing south cuba national_hurricane_center continued predict intensification noted potential tropical wave days advisory utc august persistent wind shear hours later downgraded tropical depression storm degenerated tropical wave utc august located south cuba preparations storm warnings issued greater lesser antilles warn residents approaching storm shops downtown area boarded prepare approach range cyclone predicted path homes businesses boarded families buried emergency supplies ground united_states navy ships submarines temporarily abandoned training exercises moved miles south puerto_rico storm predicted path antigua electricity prevent storm damage island infrastructure hurricane moved coastal waters oil shut result gas prices rose people cuba evacuated avoid oncoming hurricane shelters opened people sought refuge shelters ready use nassau bahamas affected island total people northern coastal plains evacuated placed shelters path shelters opened coming total number people shelters reached additional people took refuge unknown number shelters addition tropical cyclone warnings watches posted greater lesser antilles utc august hurricane watch issued tropical storm watch antigua early august hurricane watch expanded include puerto_rico additionally tropical storm watch extended guadeloupe hurricane warning issued guadeloupe puerto_rico late august tropical storm warning hurricane watch reported tropical storm watch effect dominican_republic utc august hurricane watch issued haiti north port prince tropical storm warning dominican_republic hour later tropical storm watch effect southeastern bahamas turks islands utc august dominican_republic entire north coast hurricane warning additionally tropical storm watch southeastern bahamas turks islands upgraded hurricane watch hurricane warning discontinued utc august tropical storm warning hours later hurricane warning issued southeastern bahamas turks islands hurricane watch posted central bahamas additionally hurricane warning discontinued utc august hurricane watch issued cuba provinces tropical storm warning issued haiti north port prince hurricane warning puerto_rico lowered tropical storm warning canceled early august additionally watches warning east discontinued august hurricane warning issued central bahamas cuba provinces hurricane watch effect northwestern bahamas cuba north coast south coast utc august remaining tropical cyclone watches warnings cancelled hurricane situated far florida state emergency declared non residents forced leave causing significant reduction tourism year period time forecasters predicted approach florida keys category hurricane predicted intense near florida keys category hurricane minimum central pressure mbar inhg impact relatively weak disorganized nature storm impact path widespread particularly severe puerto_rico bore storm followed dominican_republic attributed damage indirect fatality occurred puerto_rico man fell roof attempting remove satellite dish lesser antilles leeward_islands gusty winds damaged fruit trees downed power lines wind gusts estimated reached mph trees destroyed electrical poles power lines downed antigua downed utility poles trees spotted precipitation totals antigua peaked inches rainfall island reached inches caused moderate roof damage structures destroyed sheds fruit trees reported little rainfall storm passed island causing minor flooding vegetation damage losses reached entirely cruise ship closed businesses damage nearly remarked weakest hurricane experienced years wind gusts strong mph reported wind damage minor limited downed trees power poles rainfall totals light ranging inches tides island reached feet normal similar wave heights reported precipitation slightly higher ranging inches impact minimal guadeloupe wave heights reached approximately feet rainfall light guadeloupe inches inches rose inches inches inches bands affected countries far south trinidad heavy rainfall resulted flooding region united_states territories losses reached approximately inches rain recorded sustained winds reached mph gusts mph reported washed ashore sustained winds mph gusts mph caused brief power outages additionally inches rain fell minor landscape damage occurred dropped inches rainfall puerto_rico hours causing mudslides damage bridges roads island territory received inches precipitation maximum rainfall island inches puerto_rico additionally inches precipitation recorded near unofficial reports inches interior mountains region hurricane dropped inches rain san_juan producing slick roads resulted minor car accidents homes affected flooding moderately severely damaged losses puerto_rico reached primarily municipality storm indirectly responsible death year old man fell trying remove satellite dish roof home dominican_republic northern coast dominican_republic waves rainfall caused light moderate damage storm surge damaged homes dozens families evacuated san_juan districts left drinking water electricity gusts blew power cables large trees trees uprooted ground houses slightly damaged wind gusts nearby town bridges collapsed heavy rainfall flooding southern flooding districts forced dozens families leave houses heavy rainfall caused flooding low lying districts people affected coastal portion province town lost approximately km2 damage estimated reached approximately country stated people northern coast forced homes severe flooding wedding delayed beach resort flooding left alter area suitable ducks greater antilles residents living northern haiti fled homes storm strong winds tore tin roofs flooded homes small coastal village experienced high winds sunk boats storm surge swept away home reports injury death cuba remnants brought rainfall eastern portion country particularly hour precipitation totals inches san_antonio del sur inches inches inches separate locations severe month drought accumulated rainfall largely beneficial precaution potential flooding people thousands cattle residing low lying areas evacuated higher ground locations reported gusty winds sustained winds mph reported gusts mph additionally tides caused coastal flooding | Hurricane Debby (2000) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
3889_HurricaneCarrie | hurricane hurricane strongest tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season named storm second hurricane year formed easterly tropical wave western coast africa september type tropical cyclogenesis typical cape type hurricanes moving west storm gradually intensified reaching hurricane strength september intensified reaching peak intensity september category hurricane maximum sustained winds mph open atlantic_ocean hurricane curved northwards fluctuated intensity west attaining category intensity second time neared bermuda september passed north island turned northeast europe weakening reached higher latitudes storm transitioned extratropical cyclone september prior affecting areas british isles distance away major land masses caused relatively minor damage path september hurricane passed north bermuda causing minimal damage despite intensity time hurricane reconnaissance flights area postponed damage sustained aircraft transitioning extratropical cyclone southwest azores german ship encountered storm capsized september resulting deaths crew members board extratropical storm brought strong storm surge heavy rain british isles claimed lives hurricane long duration path open water helped attain number atlantic hurricane records meteorological history early september trough identified western coast africa moving west result strong disturbance passed cape_verde september observations weather stations evidenced cyclonic rotation region airplane belonging passed vicinity result reported formation tropical storm official database listing known atlantic tropical cyclones system listed reached tropical depression intensity utc day depression continued steadily intensify moved westwards later reaching equivalent modern day category hurricane utc september september ship encountered hurricane west cape_verde reported winds mph minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg confirmed existence tropical cyclone weather_bureau remarked hurricane blind spot time location outside shipping lanes reconnaissance missions day hurricane intensified reaching major hurricane intensity utc september shortly united_states_air_force reconnaissance flight headed bermuda diverted observe hurricane flight reported defined eye measuring minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg lowest measured relation hurricane time maximum sustained winds mph equivalent modern day category hurricane strengthening ensued hurricane peaked intensity september winds mph reaching peak intensity september began gradually weaken decreasing pressure gradient caused trough cut azores high september hurricane degenerated category hurricane reconnaissance flight reported minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg time began slowly curve north response trough storm later began slowly major hurricane strength utc september subtropical ridge september caused hurricane quickly curve northwest accompanied additional strengthening reached category hurricane intensity second time utc day later reaching secondary peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph observers described hurricane perfectly formed hurricanes seen began steadily weaken beginning september passed north bermuda following day weather radar imagery island indicated hurricane ill defined structure eye having expanded diameter curved accelerated eastward response second trough low pressure maintained hurricane intensity september transitioned extratropical cyclone remnant system continued eastwards dissipated ireland utc september preparations impact records preparations impact reports confirmed existence hurricane eastern atlantic weather_bureau warned shipping lanes storm path small craft warnings issued offshore areas rhode_island south savannah georgia september threat rough seas stalled september weather_bureau gave florida slight chance affected storm possibilities storm affecting peninsula decreased hurricane curved northwards storm forecast potentially impact bermuda schools closed preparation vessels warned oncoming hurricane planes island evacuated remaining planes weighted passing bermuda storm forecast strike nova_scotia instead curved northeast maintaining continuous reconnaissance hurricane converted boeing planes lost engine forced fly florida repairs undamaged aircraft called including crippled ship held bermuda passing north island september effects bermuda minimal peak gusts reaching mph german barque route buenos_aires hamburg germany encountered hurricane southwest azores september carrying cargo ship sunk effects people crew members board ship perished final message received distress indicated ship lost sails listing angle search rescue operation ensued loss ship reported involving navy navy ships canada portugal involved search associated groups inconclusive findings sign debris left ship found extratropical storm impacted azores damages remain unknown extratropical remnants later struck british isles september causing strong winds waves severe flooding winds system estimated mph strong waves caused extensive property damage killed records lasting hurricane days time tied second terms longest existing atlantic tropical cyclones alongside ninth hurricane atlantic hurricane season hurricane hurricane long duration weather_bureau office san_juan puerto_rico issued advisories storm time issued association atlantic hurricane long duration distance land masses contributed record travel distance hurricane faith surpassed record traveled hurricane reconnaissance flights existence traveled east previous flight storm location far land masses initial flight september covered lasted nearly hours | Hurricane Carrie | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
3918_1804Antigua–Charlestonhurricane | antigua charleston hurricane antigua charleston hurricane severe hurricane georgia causing deaths million usd damage southeastern united_states originating near antigua september initially drifted west northwestward soon nearing puerto_rico existence caribbean_sea hurricane damaged destroyed capsized numerous ships considered worst september storm arrived bahamas turned northward approaching coast northern florida september hurricane eventually came ashore coastline georgia south_carolina producing southeasterly winds severe gale noted new_england later month september likely system passed caribbean southeastern united_states earlier month hurricane produced wide damage path especially georgia south_carolina maritime losses coastlines states significant numerous ships damaged destroyed crop damage especially rice cotton corn considerable impending ruined hurricane arrival strong winds heavy rainfall inundated streets residences fields toppled chimneys fences cracked windows region struck stranded boats endured significant damage hundreds slaves drowned deaths caused owners neglect dozens residences structures destroyed rendered collapse notably attempting flee authorities visited georgia hurricane later returning giving detailed account hurricane effects damage savannah georgia totaled compared charleston south_carolina meteorological history antigua charleston hurricane sighted september swept past antigua drifting west northwest soon approaching puerto_rico turks islands storm reached bahamas turning northward september nearing northern coast september remained offshore september gradually approaching coast day eventually landfall evening coasts georgia south_carolina observations savannah georgia indicated north northeast winds september reports recorded northeast easterly gusts charleston south_carolina winds initially northeast east curved southeastward later storm little information exists hurricane whereabouts north_carolina new_england single report norfolk virginia east northeasterly winds east east southeast september suggesting disturbance passage west severe gale arrived new_england september long pause departure hurricane carolinas arrival northeastern united_states possibility systems unrelated impact georgia hurricane strike georgia strength damage ships considerable especially offshore georgia stripped freight somewhat damaged ran aground liberty perished crew killed nearly sank experiment capsized time hurricane struck hiding federal officials taking refuge island property unable return deteriorating conditions passage storm eye fled residence account hurricane recorded strong winds destroyed uprooted numerous trees storm later cracking windows chimneys flooding house town proper discovered local roads nineteen slaves owned butler drowned suffered usd losses housing slaves destroyed local experienced similar difficulties inundated ruined acres cotton plantation year harvest percent similar losses endured rice cotton corn farmers coast orders given transfer slaves away rice barn indications storm arrival efforts undertaken promptly seventy slaves drowned leading plantation owner sell property following financial losses similar events slaves died destroyed flood waters ruined intense winds high waves uprooted trees wrecked houses newly built slaves died flying wreckage drowning hurricane ruined boats possession plantation owners devastated crops storage houses stables slave residences buildings destroyed thirteen men killed muskets bars lead upward cannons weighing island completely inundated storm fort rebuilt later built location house collapsed farmland flooded north northeast winds surrounded producing tides normal rice crops sweeping away plantation buildings drowning nearly slaves hurricane effects especially severe city savannah winds northeast north consecutive hours hurricane storm surge overcame sand bars sweeping bays rivers areas elevation sea spray mixed rain apparently giving taste particles sand lifted shore upper floors houses storm peak vessels city harbor damaged degree storm inflicted damage nearly residences city southern sector swept original position landed field city toppled portions wall christ local courthouse damaged torn jail roof tobacco house children crushed death house individual killed falling chimney maritime losses observed city mary struck wharf near thomas jefferson came aground hunter wharf general jackson slammed liberty capsized near driven ashore coffee house wharf numerous damaged result similar accidents vessels stacked fish markets businesses timber cotton tobacco liquor sugar produce bluff overall eighteen vessels capsized savannah course hurricane smaller vessels apparently cracked like egg shells floating waters paralleling bluff turtles marsh birds damage city totaled usd south_carolina tides south_carolina rose normal causing river banks flooding cotton rice fields sweeping plantations cotton storage houses slave away occurred offshore locations including slaves drowned bridges roadways south_carolina flooded carried away high tides high tides flooded farmland fields cotton produce strong gusts knocked chimneys damaged town baptist church cotton farmland african slave prices fell percent region following storm passage residences destroyed having driven sea storm salt water storm surge rendered thirty barrels rice aboard ran ashore saint island worthless collector came aground lady island rainfall caused overflow storm flooded creeks rivers rice cotton fields water destroying year harvest roads inundated flood waters rendered numerous animals killed flood hurricane effects severe city charleston storm produced northeasterly winds heavy rainfall fort nearby destroyed fort castle wrecked mouth charleston harbor hurricane swept vessels aground marshes wharf craft william struck vessels consequently severely damaged mary amazon orange endured degree damage vessels mary collided governor bridge impaired result vessels favorite slammed wharf concord filled water wharf resulting loss rice counting scale house separated foundation struck vicinity african slave boat christopher capsized aboard escaping safely slaves drowned boat overturned high waters neighboring stores collapsed washed away rice cotton falling water near nearby home chimney toppled resulting death homes inundated residents consequently fled dwellings hurricane storm surge locations new buildings water streets meeting street sank flood waters high winds tore roofs trees toppled fences north charleston sullivan island storm rendered houses island inundated residences saved encircled dunes men rescued women children overall death recorded island black rivers gradually rose day eventually banks georgetown high tides flooded submerged streets businesses destroying corn salt goods turtles fish killed individuals drowned attempting cross rice harvest equivalent thousand barrels ruined high tides torrential rain vicinity georgetown damage city reached usd overall hurricane responsible deaths southeastern united_states hurricane destroyed approximately ships local harbor stationed heavy rainfall drove houses sea additional boats lost wrecked antigua ruined damage shipping severe windward_islands vessels lost western puerto_rico vessels destroyed saint thomas storm passage vessels included gun washed ashore broke apart resulting death gun sloop war came aground hurricane considered worst high waves severe northeasterly gusts noted september florida vessels local port rendered unfit use town proper largely escaped damage north_carolina hurricane blew trees far inland rainfall isolated mouth vessel ran aground bald point new_england gale possibly related antigua charleston hurricane ships sank boston harbor salem toppled | 1804 Antigua–Charleston hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
3946_TropicalStormHelene(2000) | tropical storm tropical storm long lived tropical cyclone days tropical wave mph tropical storm twelfth tropical cyclone eighth tropical storm atlantic hurricane season forming september east windward_islands tropical wave system produced flooding mudslides puerto_rico reformed tropical depression september south cuba crossed western portion island day verge dissipation intensified tropical storm gulf_of_mexico reaching peak intensity approaching northern gulf_coast storm rapidly weakened moving ashore near florida september produced heavy rainfall florida panhandle reached rains flooded hundreds houses caused river reach record crest gusty winds left people power rains drought conditions south_carolina spawned tornado killed person injured heavy rainfall state led death driver tree rainfall extended northeastward delaware overall damage united_states estimated million emerged north_carolina tropical storm intensified near hurricane strength absorbed cold september meteorological history tropical wave moved african coast september shortly lost atmospheric convection initially showed signs development moved westward september convection reformed near center system continued organize day national_hurricane_center nhc classified tropical depression point located east leeward_islands point depression weak circulation ragged convection anticyclone north caused depression generally west upper level conditions forecast favorable intensification circulation moved away main area convection hurricane hunters flight indicated depression degenerated tropical wave september closed circulation flight observed flight level winds mph north east system remnants depression continued westward moving lesser antilles september despite favorable conditions redevelopment including low wind shear warm ocean temperatures system remained tropical wave moved caribbean_sea late september reconnaissance plane discovered closed circulation northwest minimal convection near center organized classified tropical depression depression moved west northwestward large anticyclone east florida circulation broad nhc anticipated strengthening conditions remained favorable intensification instead depression weakened approached cuba utc september moved western tip cuba gulf_of_mexico minimal thunderstorms near center hours later nhc noted cyclone verge breaking open east west oriented trough agency advisories increase convection near center intensification expected system circulation convection better organized early september nhc upgraded depression tropical storm tropical storm gradually turned north rounding anticyclone east rapidly intensified upgrade reached peak intensity mph late september storm small wind field wind shear displaced circulation deep convection increasing wind shear prevented attaining hurricane status storm began weakening september approached northern gulf_coast utc day strong wind shear moved convection away center north northeast prompted nhc remark reconnaissance plane area know tropical cyclone observing satellite imagery storm landfall near florida utc september weakening peak intensity winds mph moving ashore area convection redeveloped center circulation defined radar imagery storm accelerated northeast hours following landfall weakened tropical depression status crossing southeastern alabama hours later nhc issued advisory system transferred warnings hurricane forecast models anticipated forecast track north nhc predicted intensification extratropical cyclone agency noted tropical storm intensified region tropical cyclone despite strong wind shear convection increased center storm moved north_carolina stations reported sustained winds mph satellite imagery data indicated intensified tropical storm inland north_carolina storm emerged virginia coast area wind shear conditions favorable strengthening storm compact northern atlantic_ocean diameter strong convection developed center september following day attained peak intensity mph southeast nova scotia wind estimate based observations neptune nearby ship recorded mph winds barometric pressure mbar inhg ship located south center storm minimum pressure estimated mbar inhg continued moving rapidly east northeast late september dissipated absorbed cold preparations impact caribbean tropical depression formed governments lesser antilles issued tropical storm watch including islands antigua watch discontinued depression degenerated tropical wave tropical wave moved lesser antilles strong winds gusts guadeloupe reached mph system produced heavy rainfall reaching antigua wave passed south puerto_rico september southern eastern portion island system produced rainfall resulted flash flooding mudslides house destroyed houses affected forcing families evacuate flooding destroyed bridge roads impassable damage island estimated usd system redeveloped tropical depression government cuba issued tropical storm warning provinces havana city havana united_states hours landfall nhc issued tropical storm warning border louisiana mississippi mouth florida panhandle hours later agency issued hurricane watch border florida alabama mouth day storm moved ashore local chapters emergency shelters standby house storm shelter opened people evacuated shelters western portion florida panhandle planes evacuated military bases region government buildings closed schools closed counties despite weak tropical cyclone landfall tropical storm caused million damage usd alabama wind gusts reached mph mobile station recorded highest rainfall state total storm caused minor beach erosion coastal damage neighboring florida storm dropped heavy rainfall panhandle peaking rains caused flooding notably franklin counties closed schools public buildings flood warnings issued areas affected tropical storm gordon days prior high rainfall caused exceed banks reach record crest breaking previous record set homes nearby roads flooded near river homes flooded streets flooded portions highway flooded port joe near people evacuate homes flooding flooding minimal western florida panhandle drought conditions previous summer sustained winds state peaked mph gusts reached mph cape san location road damage beach loss winds combined heavy rainfall caused trees fall power lines leaving people electricity storm spawned tornadoes panhandle destroyed mobile homes storm moved ashore tides normal high cause minor beach erosion storm destroyed homes mobile homes damaged homes moved georgia sustained winds mph higher gusts dropped heavy rainfall path statewide peak rainfall persistent drought conditions state combination winds rainfall downed trees power lines falling tree damaged car northwest georgia rainfall spread tennessee reaching moved south_carolina spawned tornado martin killed person injured damaged houses highest rainfall united_states associated total weather radar images estimated totals rains caused flooding highway near woman died driving car tree rainfall north_carolina peaked jacksonville precipitation caused street flooding shore north_carolina station reported wind gusts mph intensifying tropical storm coast highest gusts mph reported cape duck rainfall storm extended virginia delaware canada intensifying tropical storm second time passed southeast atlantic_canada strongest winds remained offshore outer rainbands dropped light precipitation peaking eastern nova scotia southeastern newfoundland aftermath october united_states president bill_clinton declared florida counties disaster areas allocated federal funding debris removal emergency services restoration damaged public facilities residents water consumption contaminated water wells result local red_cross chapter provided water bottles affected residents red_cross deployed mobile feeding vehicles total meals ultimately distributed | Tropical Storm Helene (2000) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
3961_1933Cuba–Bahamashurricane | cuba bahamas hurricane cuba bahamas hurricane major hurricanes category saffir simpson hurricane wind scale active atlantic hurricane season formed october caribbean_sea seventeenth tropical storm initially moved slowly north passing west jamaica storm damaged banana plantations killed person october storm hurricane day crossed western cuba advance warning country prevented storm related fatalities people suspected looting shot killed havana german travel writer witnessed hurricane havana described experience book globe die entering hurricane turned northeast producing tropical storm winds florida keys high rainfall caused flooding tornadoes spawned storm damaged houses miami area hurricane reached peak winds mph october moving bahamas subsequently weakened extratropical october hurricane coast nova scotia high winds rain leaving million damage rough seas sank ships killed people region remnants hurricane eventually dissipated october south newfoundland meteorological history end september large area disturbed weather southern caribbean_sea september low pressure area developed south island day observations station ship indicated tropical storm developed eastern coast honduras low atmospheric pressure suggested system winds tropical storm force despite lack direct observations moving northward storm gained size slowly intensified based observations data estimated storm hurricane early october passing west jamaica day station day reported force scale east center approaching southern coast cuba hurricane reached estimated winds mph utc october hurricane landfall cuba followed second landfall cuban mainland hours later beginning utc day capital havana observed passage eye pressure mbar inhg reported hurricane weakened slightly land emerging intensifying october turned northeast remaining southeast florida mainland strongest winds remained water early october hurricane moving bahamas ship reported pressure mbar inhg unknown center periphery storm based data maximum sustained winds estimated mph ship estimated winds mph storm maintained peak winds hours weakened accelerating northeast passing west bermuda october hurricane extratropical day maintaining hurricane force winds storm brushed coast nova scotia noted approaching extratropical storm october south atlantic_canada preparations impact early duration developing storm brushed coast honduras light winds jamaica gusts approached hurricane force heavy rainfall damaged transportation kingston storm wrecked small houses damaged local banana industry death jamaica hurricane crossed western cuba winds estimated mph prompted officials declare capital midst political following coup newspaper described storm peaceful night week government ordered soldiers havana shoot suspected looting killed storm passage heavy associated rainfall caused rivers overflow provinces flooding low lying areas storm destroyed houses offshore northern cuba united_states ships took shelter port rough seas high tides flooded havana waterfront deep boats sank city harbor advance warning evacuations direct deaths country people injured storm warnings issued west coast florida east coast hurricane warnings hurricane passed southeast florida keys highest winds reported florida mph storm passed closest winds estimated mph weak storm farther north miami reported winds mph rainfall reached hours storm knocked trees caused power outages portions city flooded boats washed ashore florida tornadoes reported hurricane passage tornado injured person miami knocked homes injured tornado hollywood houses damaged later hurricane moved bahamas produced winds mph hope town mph outer periphery storm brushed west winds mph bermuda east mph moving offshore atlantic_canada hurricane produced gale force winds peaking mph halifax nova scotia storm dropped heavy rainfall reaching days including hours flooding covered streets province causing traffic jams rainfall washed bridge winds damaged apple crop dam chocolate lake overflowed rainfall dam broke destroying nearby bridge trees fell storm resulting power outages fell lines outside nova scotia storm produced winds mph new_brunswick high waves left coastal damage newfoundland storm washed bridges portions roads rails flooded house atlantic_canada high waves washed ashore sank broke boats killing people including seven overturned boat sailing boston overall damage canada estimated million including lost apple crop | 1933 Cuba–Bahamas hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
4080_HurricaneCharley | hurricane named storm second hurricane second major hurricane atlantic hurricane season lasted august august peak intensity attained mph winds making strong category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale landfall southwestern florida maximum strength making strongest hurricane hit united_states hurricane andrew struck florida moving slowly caribbean_sea crossed cuba friday august category hurricane causing heavy damage deaths day crossed hours tropical struck northwestern florida time history tropical cyclones struck state hour period peak intensity mph struck northern tip southern tip causing severe damage areas strongest hurricane hit southwest florida hurricane continued produce severe damage landfall peninsula near continued north northeast corridor devastating cleveland isolated nearly days masses large trees power poles power lines debris filled streets sustained gusts mph buildings downtown areas main street ultimately storm passed central eastern parts orlando metropolitan area carrying winds mph city north orlando sustained considerable damage old large oak trees experienced high winds falling trees tore power utilities smashed cars huge roots lifted underground water sewer utilities storm slowed exited state south storm ultimately absorbed atlantic_ocean shortly sunrise august near southeastern massachusetts damage state totaled billion usd initially expected hit north tampa caught guard sudden change storm track approached state united_states caused deaths billion damage making second hurricane united_states history time dropped 8th compact fast moving storm limited scope severity damage meteorological history began tropical wave moved west coast africa august moved quickly westward steadily organized open atlantic_ocean convection developing curved bands wave continued develop approached lesser antilles tropical depression august south southeast barbados near island threat barbados short lived low upper level wind shear defined outflow contributed intensification depression strengthened august despite located eastern caribbean_sea area particularly suited tropical cyclogenesis time national_hurricane_center miami designated strong ridge high pressure system north forced change track quickly west northwest continued strengthen category hurricane august south kingston jamaica storm steered periphery high pressure area result changed direction northwest following day core passed southwest jamaica affecting island august storm passed northeast reaching category status passing island hurricane continued strengthen turned northwest rounded southwest portion subtropical ridge major hurricane storm classified category hurricane higher making landfall southern cuba came ashore near maximum sustained winds mph gusts mph utc august weakened crossing island passing west downtown havana weakening mph crossing cuba near accelerated north northeast southwest coast florida response approach mid trough passed utc august maximum winds mph strike occurred hours tropical landfall marking time tropical cyclones hit state hour period rapidly intensified strengthening mph hurricane minimum central barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg mph hurricane pressure mbar hpa inhg hours continued strengthen turned northeast landfall near island florida mph category hurricane pressure mbar hpa inhg approximately utc august hour later hurricane struck mph storm eye landfall limiting powerful winds area center weakened considerably passage land retained sustained winds mph passed directly orlando utc august gusts mph recorded orlando international airport cut destruction florida passing near hurricane atlantic_ocean crossing directly category hurricane slightly open waters continuing rapidly north northeast struck near south_carolina mph hurricane moved offshore briefly final landfall near minimal hurricane winds mph began interacting approaching frontal boundary tropical storm southeastern north_carolina moving atlantic_ocean near august storm extratropical embedded frontal zone extratropical storm continued rapidly northeast completely absorbed shortly sunrise august near southeastern massachusetts preparations august days hurricane passed near island jamaican officials issued tropical storm warning upgraded hurricane warning day later jamaica threat storm forced country airports close forced cruise ships issued hurricane warning august day hurricane passed near archipelago cuban government officials issued hurricane watch southern coastline august days hurricane struck island upgraded hurricane warning 12th hours landfall threat government issued mandatory evacuation citizens animals area expected impact additional residents evacuated offshore islands havana transported old unsafe buildings safer areas people transported shelters supplies addition power grid southern cuba turned avoid accidents august florida governor issued state emergency declaration impending threat presented state storm located south jamaica national_hurricane_center issued hurricane warnings mouth day prior passage state tropical storm warnings issued florida threat million people florida west coast urged evacuate including residents area largest evacuation order history largest evacuation request florida hurricane floyd years remained despite evacuation order authorities estimated million people shelters instead residents boarded homes bought supplies ride storm million people evacuated homes florida approximately residents placed shelters state power companies mobilized workers prepare expected widespread power outages home military center iraq war severely limited staff base shifting operations forward headquarters similarly usually counts site personnel reduced staff people preparation hurricane secured sealing amusement parks orlando area closed early animal kingdom remained closed second time history disney park closed hurricane occurrence hurricane floyd approaching hurricane forced cruise ships paths forced rail service miami new_york shut rapid strengthening caught surprise hours florida landfall strong category hurricane predicted strengthen strongest winds mph landfall tampa saint area hours landfall national_hurricane_center issued special advisory public mph category hurricane predicted landfall location area result change forecast numerous people area unprepared hurricane despite fact new track prediction previous forecast margin error national_hurricane_center intern publicly blamed media misleading residents believing tampa landfall inevitable addition stated residents ample warning hurricane warning issued landfall area hours hurricane watch existed hours local break national news predictions tampa bay landfall early morning august tampa orlando broke national news forecasts stated utc going turn early striking charlotte harbor traveling orlando prove case following florida landfall georgia governor declared state emergency precaution storm surge price south_carolina governor declared state emergency approached final landfall coastal counties forced evacuate state traffic inland evacuated grand strand area impact death jamaica deaths cuba deaths united_states directly attributed numerous injuries reported indirect deaths damage united_states estimated nhc billion time figure second hurricane united_states history hurricane andrew billion dropped eighth damage caused hurricane later atlantic hurricane season hurricane katrina hurricane hurricane hurricane sandy caribbean_sea jamaica strong winds caused moderate damage agricultural sector crop livestock damage totaling million storm traveled southwest coast jamaica caused heavy wind rain damage damage heaviest people housed shelters strong winds downed trees power lines causing power outages blocking roads country caused million damage fatality spite close approach islands spared subjected little damage rainfall light peaking reported tropical storm force winds operationally forecasters estimated struck southern cuba mph category hurricane saffir simpson scale post hurricane season analysis determined struck southern cuba mph hurricane original estimate revised based report mph sustained wind measurement meant major hurricane landfall hurricane produced storm surge hand quick passage caused precipitation amounts small largest total occurring strong wind gusts downed nearly power lines knocked large high tension wire towers power plant result half electricity customers left power days storm power days continued areas power returned power outages resulted lack drinking water numerous people including water city havana days result cuban government sent water tanks satisfy short term need similarly lack gas cooking week cuban government official stated months basic utilities returned isolated villages near landfall location destroyed houses village homes havana damaged destroyed numerous hotels reported damage potentially important tourism industry country agricultural damage heavy hurricane damaging agricultural institutions citrus officials estimated loss metric tons strong winds ruined metric tons citrus trees havana area destroyed acres fruit trees havana area approximately sugar cane banana crops affected cuban territory directly responsible deaths cuba responsible million property damage primarily agricultural losses florida hurricane severely affected state florida direct fatalities indirect fatalities numerous injuries attributed storm property damage estimated billion approximately million agricultural damage speed crossed florida peninsula approximately seven hours small size rainfall eyewall limited inches moving northward west florida keys produced moderate winds mph gusts mph winds toppled trees power lines signs boat knocked loose strong waves struck power transmission line causing widespread power outages dry hurricane produced estimated storm surge surge combined incoming waves caused extensive flooding park damaged numerous docks spite property damage minimal area totaling passed directly near peak winds mph category hurricane produced estimated storm surge island lower expected storm intensity decrease height surge hurricane small size rapid intensification prior landfall furthermore storm surge combined strong pressure gradient produced inlet known cut strong waves storm surge caused severe beach erosion damage locations storm severely damaged houses lightly damaged downed trees half homes substantially damaged including destroyed strong winds severely damaged houses recreational buildings city saw extreme damage spite relatively inland buildings downtown area saw sort damage shelter town roof torn open wind leaving inside unprotected onslaught storm saw property damage estimated million injuries deaths reported caused entire county damage homes destruction radio tower near toppled numerous trees power poles north east additionally reports severely damaged homes near park florida sand lake state road wave action car additionally saw buildings damaged destruction structures seven deaths reported county determined direct rest islands charlotte lee counties strong winds hurricane caused severe damage hundreds buildings trees endured foot storm surge counties exposed eyewall saw damage small size area intense damage located band centered track additional heavy damage forming outer band extending inner damage buildings damaged mainland florida produced peak storm surge feet near naples lower surge landfall hurricane dropped generally light rainfall florida maximum occurring airport hurricane landfall wind speeds mph measured alongside gusts mph instrument blown apart planes airport recorded unofficial peak wind gust mph roof blown away strong winds compact nature hurricane storm radius maximum sustained winds extended short distance center comparison landfall experienced sustained winds mph gusts mph south florida spawned tornadoes including long lived struck weak tornadoes near point hurricane landfall severe damage occurred numerous houses sustained extensive roof damage thousands trees power lines uprooted snapped buildings mobile homes completely destroyed buildings powerful winds devastated southwest florida causing billion property damage peninsula florida towns port charlotte leveled hurricane trees downed trailer parks far caused considerable damage central eastern parts state possible tornadoes occurred severe thunderstorms duration storm winds estimated mph sustained near north winds orlando international airport topped mph gust storm caused million customers lose electricity florida areas power restored weeks residents electricity week landfall customers primarily waiting service restored august citizens port orange dealt storm surge passed emerging atlantic_ocean inland experienced highest winds recorded hurricane area gust mph utc august mph power areas days storm locations public schools counties path hurricane scheduled closed weeks areas necessary school buildings damaged destroyed schools damaged destroyed impact schools saw million damage saw million damage educational infrastructure agricultural losses heavy florida second largest producer world damage citrus crop estimated million caused increase price juice storms hit florida caused total agricultural loss billion crops buildings agricultural equipment suffered rest united_states making landfall northeastern south_carolina produced storm tide unofficially measured wind gusts moderate peaking mph unofficial records hurricane force gusts produced moderate rainfall path peaking moderate winds knocked numerous trees flash flooding occurred causing drainage problems damage south_carolina totaled million north_carolina produced estimated storm surge waves height produced minor beach erosion coastline winds mph causing minor wind damage rainfall amounts state moderate ranging caused flooding seven north_carolina counties hurricane spawned weak tornadoes state including head damaged structures destroyed houses damaged severely including damaged beach homes damage greatest wind gusts peaked mph crop damage heavy tobacco crop lost corn vegetable fields destroyed strong winds downed trees power lines leaving power damage north_carolina totaled million tropical storm produced wind gusts mph light virginia causing scattered power outages rainfall light ranging produced tornado rhode_island man drowned rip current aftermath president declared florida federal disaster area later reflected government response secretary released million additional aid assistance florida million head start facilities need repair new supplies million provided spent provide services senior citizens florida food service operations comfort stations set opened disaster recovery centers retirement effects united_states retired rotating lists tropical cyclone names spring result north_atlantic hurricane replaced atlantic hurricane season | Hurricane Charley | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
4104_HurricaneCora | hurricane hurricane tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season reach hurricane strength forming disturbance exited african coast august storm moved unusually high forward speed cyclone atlantic_ocean august storm later reached hurricane strength formed defined eye lasted hours eye rapidly lost organization unknown reasons post season report storm mentions possibility high speed caused eye dissipate storm moved west southwestward weakening making landfall island storm lost circulation tropical wave august remnant crossed central_america pacific_ocean unusual cyclone maintaining unusually low latitude atlantic august high speeds similar tracks tropical storm alma tropical storm hurricane upgraded hurricane based solely satellite photography second time occurred passed windward_islands minor effects reported responsible altering weather conditions allowing takeoff historical flight double eagle hot air balloon meteorological history early august disturbance observed satellite images moving coast africa august moving westward forward speed roughly mph disturbance showed signs development cloud mass broke away august separated mass began rapidly organizing tropical depression late august tropical depression continued gain organization upgraded tropical storm august receiving newly named tropical storm continued grow reaching hurricane strength later day developing defined eye peaking early august mph winds minimum pressure mbar gale force winds extending center hurricane began shift west southwest track moving mph hurricane continue direction lifespan hours forming eye rapidly dissipated satellite imagery unknown reasons hurricane high forward speed played disorganized hurricane hunter aircraft fly storm reported cyclone winds mph highest winds recorded storm report downgraded tropical storm early august dissipating storm continued striking island august weakened tropical depression august depression weakened tropical wave near continental influence despite atmospheric conditions favorable development wave notable completely devoid convection remnants crossed central_america continued westward august remains contributed formation hurricane impact records naming passing lesser antilles reports wind speeds mph received barbados rain reported totals large storm quick passage death attributed year old stepped high tension power line downed winds storm addition industry island reported tree losses percent storm reports damage received windward_islands damage unknown remained far south hurricane affected weather conditions reached far north maine preparing balloon flight double eagle winds created influence hot air balloon northerly push required takeoff according anderson days double eagle completed flight landing near france affected record attempt swimmer delayed hurricane influence planned marathon swimming record attempt swim cuba florida total record attempt ultimately failed hours according preliminary report hurricane track forecasts intensity forecasts panned storm track forecasts called path northward actual track following development eye intensity forecasts called strengthening clear cyclone weakening upgraded hurricane august second hurricane upgraded intensity based solely satellite presentation hurricane hurricane second storms season reform reclassified storms hurricane hurricane olivia maintained circulation land time atlantic hurricane named | Hurricane Cora | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
4105_TropicalStormErika(2009) | tropical storm tropical storm short lived tropical cyclone minor impacts lesser antilles fifth named storm atlantic hurricane season originated tropical wave september near lesser antilles disorganized system immediately declared tropical storm tropical depression later day system reached peak intensity winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg increased wind shear caused storm weaken shortly barely maintaining tropical storm status september later day storm passed island guadeloupe entered caribbean_sea september weakened tropical depression low pressure center fully displaced convective activity later day system degenerated remnant low dissipating near puerto_rico september storm low intensity produced little damage lesser antilles passage islands guadeloupe recorded rain leading flooding landslides people island left power islands recorded moderate rainfall form system tropical storm degenerated remnant low puerto_rico cyclone remnants produced heavy rainfall peaking triggered flooding regions meteorological history tropical storm originated tropical wave accompanied disorganized shower thunderstorm activity moved west coast africa near august following day convection surrounding wave began signs organization tracked westward atlantic august area low pressure developed wave environmental conditions ahead low favorable development system despite favorable conditions low increasingly disorganized august little convection remaining center circulation day system quickly organized shower thunderstorms developing center national_hurricane_center nhc noted low likely tropical depression hours convection organized system lacked defined low level circulation center leading nhc issuing advisories system time september hurricane hunter reconnaissance mission low found closed circulation center tropical storm force winds finding low level circulation center nhc began monitoring system tropical storm fifth named storm season slightly disorganized moderate wind shear center partially devoid convection warm sea surface temperatures storm forecast intensify strong tropical storm days mid level ridge north led maintaining general westward track existence hours classified storm reached peak intensity winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg peak intensity operationally placed mph based readings reconnaissance missions post storm analysis readings determined nhc wind speeds area unusually heavy rains morning september significantly disorganized hurricane_hunters reported possibility multiple circulation centers existed broader storm system wind shear began increase earlier forecast models anticipated causing storm weaken minimal tropical storm later morning utc center passed island guadeloupe winds mph storm entered eastern caribbean_sea circulation later elongated began trough low pressure nhc noted large size overall system center reform following brief increase convective activity storm slightly intensified wind shear afternoon september center fully devoid convection nhc downgraded tropical depression shortly system degenerated remnant low coinciding issuance final advisory nhc following day remnants approached southern coast puerto_rico producing heavy rainfall island system noted later september dissipated roughly south puerto_rico preparations declaration tropical storm september tropical storm watches issued antigua following day watches upgraded tropical storm warnings neared lesser antilles storm entered caribbean_sea tropical storm warning issued tropical storm watches puerto_rico early september tropical storm watches upgraded warnings drifted eastern caribbean later day warnings guadeloupe discontinued shortly remaining warnings canceled exports oil daily production roughly barrels canceled ports island closed businesses shut september storm antigua schools local airport closed measure cruise ships carnival glory ship postponed docking dates stayed sea additional days islands placed orange alert second lowest alert level guadeloupe placed yellow alert lowest alert level puerto_rico officials closed schools government offices september opened shelters island officials dominican_republic placed provinces warnings measure nearby haiti alerted possibility heavy rains impact september governmental buildings closed flooding triggered heavy rain landslides reported resulting road guadeloupe heavy rainfall exceeding areas produced flooding vent significant rain recorded record fell hours sustained winds reached mph island rock slide occurred near roads impassable flood waters height storm estimated people power island rain fell foothills trinidad peak rain fell rain fell hour span resulting minor flooding puerto_rico remnants produced significant amounts rainfall causing rivers overflow banks trigger widespread flooding weather station recorded precipitation areas recorded upwards municipality homes flooded leaving damage severe damage took place municipality reported flood losses river rose level flood stage damage estimated homes inundated flood waters additionally flooding resulted damage dominican republic flood warnings issued provinces threat continued rainfall flooding | Tropical Storm Erika (2009) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
4110_TropicalStormBret(2005) | tropical storm tropical storm short lived tropical storm atlantic hurricane season landfall mexican state veracruz season second named storm season developed tropical wave june quickly intensified tracking west northwest moved ashore hours forming dissipated shortly tropical cyclones hurricanes major tropical storms landfall mexico season formation tropical storm june season storms month june storm dropped heavy rainfall path peaking inches caused flooding drowning death people affected damage totaled million million usd million usd meteorological history tropical wave accompanied weak surface low pressure area crossed central_america eastern mexico june june area disturbed weather associated system moved early june initially unfavorable upper level wind shear land interaction limited initial development tracked west northwestward mph moving open waters organization deep convection increased curved banding features developing based data hurricane hunters flight system estimated developed tropical depression utc june located northeast city veracruz time advisory government mexico issued tropical storm warning veracruz hours formation depression intensified tropical storm attained minimum central pressure mbar shortly appearance radar deteriorated convection warmed center mid level anticyclone texas tracked steadily west northwest began organize moving ashore utc june storm landfall southeast winds mph crossing coast storm quickly degenerated tropical depression status retained organized cloud pattern deep convection center turned north northwest early june dissipated inland mexico impact tropical storm produced heavy rainfall path peak hour rainfall total inches recorded veracruz locations reported inches precipitation rainfall caused widespread flooding veracruz especially city river flooded portions city water rivers reported river flooding shortly passage storm government veracruz opened emergency storm shelters impacted citizens rainfall inundated scores houses cars total families veracruz directly affected storm combined efforts police officers state officials worked amphibious vehicles rescue families flooded houses waited according reports government veracruz person drowned city people reported missing landslides flooding cut communications left villages temporarily isolated veracruz affected government veracruz declared state emergency municipalities damage state totaled million million usd million usd state government requested reconstruction aid amounting equivalent damage total | Tropical Storm Bret (2005) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
4144_TropicalStormNicholas(2003) | tropical storm nicholas tropical storm nicholas long lived tropical storm october november atlantic hurricane season forming tropical wave october central nicholas slowly developed moderate levels wind shear lifetime deep convection slowly organized nicholas attained peak intensity mph october moving west northwestward lifetime turned northward weakened increasing shear storm turned west briefly turning north nicholas transitioned extratropical cyclone october extratropical storm nicholas executed large loop west moving week organizing tropical low absorbed non tropical low low continued westward crossed florida ultimately dissipated gulf_coast united_states november nicholas impact tropical cyclone impact low absorbed storm limited rainfall gusty winds rough surf nicholas extended average levels tropical cyclone activity season fourteen seasons reach fourteen storms low absorbed storm nearly developed tropical cyclone called moderate wind shear prevented development meteorological history origin tropical storm nicholas traced tropical wave moved coast africa october moved westward developed broad area low pressure wave october convection organized low early october located miles southwest cape_verde islands upper level winds favorable system better organized circulation center initially remained located west area heavy showers surface circulation large circulation envelope moved position near western edge deepest convection estimated system developed late october located miles west southwest cape_verde islands located area moderate southwesterly wind shear depression slow organize early october clear center depicted infrared satellite imagery depression moved west northwest gradually strengthened tropical storm nicholas late october located miles east windward_islands october deep convection better organized center nicholas remained displaced deepest shower activity despite shear storm continued strengthen moved west northwest motion caused mid level ridge north october nicholas transitioned system organized system result banding features improvement convective pattern lesser amounts vertical shear anticyclone storm nicholas continued strengthen attained peak intensity mph october located miles east leeward_islands dvorak estimates suggested nicholas potentially attained hurricane status microwave images storm showed system evidence eye feature shortly peaking strength nicholas weakened increasing southwesterly wind shear center circulation briefly exposed deep convection response break subtropical ridge storm turned north october nicholas turned west october later winds storm decreased minimal storm strength convection diminished greatly nicholas unexpectedly strengthened deep convection reaching winds mph storm weakened increasing shear turning northwest nicholas degenerated tropical depression october nicholas tracked northward response break subtropical ridge october remnant low pressure area nicholas lost tropical characteristics retained transitioned extratropical cyclone remnant storm executed large loop resulting westward motion brief intensification extratropical storm october storm continued west warm associated non tropical low southwest executed second loop south october convection increased low level circulation left nicholas national_hurricane_center indicated potential tropical subtropical development moved warmer waters system executed small cyclonic loop october system organized tropical low turned westward non tropical low november remnants nicholas absorbed low november convection increased complex system absorbed remnants nicholas national_hurricane_center indicated system develop tropical subtropical cyclone time low continued quickly westward generating sporadic convection crossed florida november entering gulf_of_mexico turned west northwest organizing landfall southeast louisiana november continued inland quickly weakened louisiana mississippi november impact records naming non tropical low absorbed nicholas dropped locally heavy rainfall bahamas southern florida portions northern gulf_coast gusty winds low produced heavy surf rip currents east west coast florida wind gust mph recorded system moved ashore low resulted foot swells east_coast united_states overall damage deaths associated nicholas low absorbed operationally national_hurricane_center determined non tropical low absorbed nicholas developed tropical subtropical storm named post season analysis center considered classifying system tropical depression lack sufficient characteristics tropical depression prevented classification nicholas attained hurricane status tropical cyclones reach hurricane status october deep tropical atlantic | Tropical Storm Nicholas (2003) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
4365_1917NuevaGeronahurricane | hurricane hurricane intense tropical cyclone strike hurricane eighth tropical cyclone fourth tropical storm season system identified tropical storm east lesser antilles september crossing lesser antilles system entered caribbean_sea achieved hurricane intensity september category hurricane storm struck northern coast jamaica september early september cyclone reached category status attained maximum sustained winds mph soon later day hurricane landfall cuba system entered gulf_of_mexico shortly weakened slightly northeast hurricane briefly threatened louisiana turning florida early september hurricane landfall near florida winds mph land cyclone rapidly weakened transitioned extratropical cyclone dissipating september islands lesser antilles experienced strong winds heavy rainfall including guadeloupe jamaica hurricane caused significant damage banana plantations communications disrupted station demolished greatest damages reported northern half island deaths occurred city cuba strong winds destroyed constructed buildings homes overall experienced million usd damage fatalities crops destroyed louisiana mississippi impact generally limited damaged crops timber stands deaths drowning reported louisiana farther east mobile alabama portions roofs trees debris streets communications severed pensacola florida small washed ashore numerous docks boat suffered impact total damages estimated near pensacola area deaths reported florida storm remnants produced rainfall georgia north_carolina south_carolina meteorological history open trough low pressure possibly tropical wave developed tropical storm miles east northeast barbados utc september steadily intensifying storm moved west northwestward crossed lesser antilles islands martinique hours later entering caribbean_sea september system intensified quicker category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale later day passing south following day storm strengthened category hurricane later september hurricane struck northern coast jamaica emerging caribbean_sea utc september intensified category hurricane moving northwestward time struck early september storm achieved category status utc september hurricane attained minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg estimate pressure wind relationship researchers national_hurricane_center estimated peak maximum sustained winds mph shortly peak intensity cyclone brushed utc september hurricane landfall intensity eastern cuba system entered gulf_of_mexico later september storm fell category intensity early september briefly tracked generally northward approached southeastern louisiana curving northeastward late day utc september hurricane landfall near florida winds mph land system rapidly weakened tropical storm hours early september transitioned extratropical cyclone georgia merging frontal system hours later remnants hurricane dissipated minimum atmospheric pressure mbar inhg established cyclone intense cuban hurricane deeper pressures mbar inhg mbar inhg measured hurricanes respectively cyclone mbar inhg intense tropical cyclone florida panhandle hurricane mbar inhg time tied storm central pressure mbar inhg landfall northwest florida preparations impact caribbean september united_states weather_bureau issued advisories strong swells leeward_islands indicating presence tropical disturbance system produced heavy precipitation strong winds eastern caribbean islands jamaica hurricane caused significant damages banana plantations communications disrupted station demolished greatest damages reported northern half island custom house destroyed hotel damaged deaths occurred city cuba severe winds destroyed constructed buildings devastating town homes remained standing large plantation building house destroyed nearly chickens property killed storm damage reached approximately million island food supply ruined offshore number ships capsized went missing resulting deaths fatalities island accounts state hundreds killed crops destroyed relief committed issued appeal aid cuban president americans hotel buildings demolished soup kitchen opened feed storm victims united_states september northeast storm warnings issued florida coast september weather_bureau advised marine traffic remain alert gulf_of_mexico noting intensity storm unknown later hurricane warnings issued florida mobile alabama september warnings released mississippi new_orleans louisiana september warnings briefly discontinued track issued cyclone began curve northeast september september scheduled vessel trips cancelled new_orleans louisiana marine traffic resumed storm passed east city storm struck gulf_coast later anticipated slow forward motion louisiana rain bands produced rain louisville nashville railroad sent trains alternate routes eroded tracks near lake catherine effects cyclone damaged crops timber stands louisiana mississippi storm surge associated hurricane moved structures foundations louisiana storm blamed death year old boy additional fatalities occurred near fishing bark wanna wrecked warnings prevented considerable loss shrimp boats street cars traffic practically suspended alabama rain measured montgomery prompting flood advisories lower watershed camp training camp streets inundated inches water mobile trees telephone telegraph wires downed cutting communications roofs detached galleries houses torn away police stopped streets cars operating shut electricity boats area lost waterfront damage hurricane severed communication pensacola florida reports eventually indicated wireless radio plant destroyed small washed ashore including uss numerous docks boat received damage total damages reached vicinity pensacola near city portion louisville nashville railroad underwater bridges washed away tides reached normal significant destruction timber occurred counties crops structures livestock affected strong winds occurred southwest coast florida wind gust mph reported jacksonville total people killed storm remnants produced rainfall georgia north_carolina south_carolina | 1917 Nueva Gerona hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
4383_HurricaneAlberto(1982) | hurricane hurricane caused worst flooding western cuba years tropical storm hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed tropical disturbance june southern gulf_of_mexico rapidly organized attained hurricane status following day earliest date hurricane atlantic_ocean hurricane alma shortly reaching peak winds mph rapidly weakened approaching upper level winds initial forecasts predicted hurricane continue northeastward florida turned sharply westward drifted days dissipating june produced heavy rainfall western cuba causing flash flooding severe damage storm damaged houses destroyed buildings leaving hundreds homeless heavy rainfall continued country weeks storm damage totaled million usd million usd people killed country initially forecast continue northeastward strike florida turned rapidly weakened resulting minor effects state meteorological history late tropical disturbance gradually developed northwestern portion caribbean drifted westward yucatán_peninsula june convection organized circular cloud pattern association low pressure system system tracked northeastward gulf_of_mexico continuing organize subsequent formation low level circulation developed located miles north northwest reconnaissance aircraft confirmed existence tropical depression later day early june estimated depression intensified tropical storm located miles north northwest western tip cuba based ship report mph winds miles south center air_force flight scheduled storm forbidden cuban government presence cuban quickly strengthened moving northeastward southeastern gulf_of_mexico intensified hurricane hours attaining tropical storm status late june attained peak winds mph located miles west southwest florida shortly peaking intensity strong upper level westerly winds impacted deep convection storm early june weakened tropical storm turning sharply westward weak steering currents drifted circulation exposed early june degenerated tropical depression tropical depression drifted east northeast later turned east late june dissipated located miles coast florida preparations impact cuba rainbands produced heavy rainfall flash flooding western cuba rainfall peaked inches fourth highest rainfall total country forced evacuate resulting floods described worst flooding northwestern portion country hurricane damaged total houses country homes destroyed nation hundreds people left homeless buildings collapsed capital city havana factories received damage passage left districts havana electricity telegraph telephone mail service cuban military deployed rescue trapped flooded homes remove fallen trees agricultural damage included downed banana trees drowned cattle heavy rainfall continued weeks passage resulting severe damage tobacco crop subsequent winds rains destroyed storage sheds ruined million recently finished harvest million million tobacco leaves damaged days closest approach death toll cuba reached day later raised fatalities final death toll reported report indicating people missing reported deaths havana reported casualties damage estimated million usd million usd florida sudden development project track southwest florida national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm warning hours later hurricane warning florida keys southwestern coastline northward hurricane watch issued marathon time issuance hurricane warning moving steadily northeastward motion indicated landfall hours mainland landfall hours additionally computer models predicted continue northeastward south florida model available later suggested weakness steering currents prevent florida landfall officials ordered mandatory evacuations southwest coast florida left homes stay emergency shelters canceled flights miami residents lower florida keys unable evacuate mainland people evacuating emergency shelters set city officials closed schools midday june sent city county employees home gale force winds heavy rainfall reported lower florida keys reported inches hour period maximum reported winds land station mph dry moderate rainfall reported southern florida eastern florida keys peaking inches spawned tornadoes florida keys damaged boats tornadoes picked moving car lightly injured driver knocked telephone poles resulted hour traffic delay damage tornadoes totaled usd usd | Hurricane Alberto (1982) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
4402_HurricaneAlice(June1954) | hurricane alice june hurricane alice second strongest atlantic hurricane landfall month june reliable records began 1850s major hurricane storm linked catastrophic flooding southern texas northern mexico especially tributaries tropical cyclone hurricane atlantic hurricane season alice storms receive year unusual post season hurricane persisted new year january hurricanes record having formed alice developed suddenly june formed earlier went limited surface weather observations moving northwestward alice strengthened rapidly neared mexican coastline hurricane early day midday june hurricane reached peak winds miles hour moving inland south mexico border storm struck area inhabitants caused relatively minimal impacts wind near point landfall southern texas moved inland alice produced prolific rains near resulting worst flooding seen parts northern mexico southern texas areas flooding amounted year event joined produce significant flooding floods destroyed bridges flooded cities inner reaches river reached highest water levels river overflowed banks floods breached destroying large sections town communities mexico reported significant flood damage united_states damage heaviest texas floods killed people caused million damage usd rainfall peaked fell hour period flooding hurricane alice killed people including mexico deaths rural mexico gone total death toll exceeded meteorological history utc june moderate tropical storm formed miles east winds miles hour researchers working examined observations determine alice formed earlier unsuccessful sparse surface weather observations observation gale force winds occurred utc june ship reported mile hour winds atmospheric pressure inhg indicating developed cyclone area based data scientists concluded alice likely formed earlier indicated went day regardless alice steadily intensified immediately detection headed northwestward strengthening equivalent category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale utc june early day ship rapid strengthening storm measuring winds mph utc alice neared coast mexico reconnaissance aircraft known hurricane_hunters began tracking eye hurricane apparently penetrate center storm provide information position storm storm continued intensify rapidly approached coastline south united_states mexico border based aircraft observations research suggests alice landfall south utc june storm affected populated segment mexican coastline observations available determine strength hurricane report taken south texas suggested winds mph prior scientific official database containing tracks cyclones north_atlantic regions listed winds mph landfall mexico launched time utc observation recorded winds mph southeast feet elevation based measurement represented winds eyewall researchers determined hurricane alice likely significantly stronger landfall previously assessed analyzed alice having struck mexico winds mph noting great uncertainty possibility storm stronger central pressure eye probably inhg lower observations inland texas alice equivalent high end category hurricane landfall attained major hurricane status hitting land hurricane alice gradually weakened approximately followed crossing southern texas near utc june storm weakened moderate tropical storm winds mph produced gale force winds communities southern texas areas texas experienced hurricane force winds brief periods storm entered state observations confirm winds storm likely caused winds mph southern texas crossed texas tropical storm alice curved north northwest early june assuming sharp bend westward later day storm degenerated tropical depression utc dissipated early june near texas impact alice moved ashore girl scouts camp evacuated center texas residents evacuated residents storm path unprepared storm forming suddenly united_states_coast_guard spread word storm traversing coast advising residents seek shelter officials posted northwest storm warnings area recommending small boats stay harbor damages coastline point landfall relatively light winds reached mph created flying debris injured man moderate strong affected inland southern texas border minor damage reported person killed fallen power line shrimp fishing boats driven ashore heavy winds later severe flooding inland dam prevented significant flooding area damage resulting alice caused heavy rain inland areas texas damage exacerbated areas drought conditions rendered soil especially vulnerable erosion estimates peak rainfall hours vary inches inches total inches rain fell hours approaching world record set unnamed hurricane texas report storm rainfall indicated maximum near fell hour period peak rainfall occurred small area centered near location reported rainfall receiving minimal precipitation previous years addition locals western texas experienced rainfall alice exceed yearly averages contributed significant flooding reaching flood stage flooding swept away group fishermen sheffield location north killing downstream river washed highway railroad bridges temporary bridge built eagle pass july weeks storm destroyed rail lines stranded train prompted passengers evacuate nearby flooding stranded train occupants later evacuated helicopters peak river crest corresponded discharge rate remarked probably greatest rate runoff watershed size united_states heavy rain fell southern texas northern mexico result alice causing flash floods inland areas texas town affected floods sustaining million damage usd deaths early morning june wall water high feet poured dry overwhelmed town roughly evacuated livestock killed families left homeless town united_states military helicopters worked rescue people trapped seven towns experienced flooding storm border including texas badly damaged flash floods rose flood level cities texas city evacuated cities completely flooded intended protect floods washed away people sources killed collapsed commercial sector flooded waters let heavy losses storm began producing heavy rainfall officials anticipated moderate river flooding peak flood river texas waters reached peak feet feet previous record flood high waters caused water treatment plants fail prevented safe delivery fresh water july connecting swept away severe damage occurred city deaths recorded city evacuations flooding highest considered year event people evacuated nearby following flood floods left heavy damage estimates total death toll range death toll estimates texas range official records indicate deaths occurred mexico texas estimates deaths mexico records complete vary widely deaths texas homeless people attempting enter united_states result deaths counted monetary damage figures available known flooding alice caused considerable damage crops primarily cotton aftermath records alice left unprecedented flooding wake storm occurrence similar storm followed comparative track caused significant flooding texas albeit areas affected floods following devastation left alice members navy army flew helicopters tons relief supplies affected people mexico texas including food water medicine clothing disastrous flooding caused hurricane alice accelerated joint dam project series flood control dams designed prevent similar future project planning stages decades storm finally begun waters storm led increase texas prompted widespread application airplane july flood areas southern texas declared major disaster area followed delivery flood specialists laborers portable water treatment plants trucks quantity water treatment residents texas provided citizens neighboring city mexico food water mexican government provided temporary homes affected citizens flood american officials distributed water american cities safe water eventually restored texas july emergency work related disaster finished september flooding hurricane alice notable reason landfall strongest winds june hurricane record winds mph cyclone second strongest atlantic hurricane landfall month june hurricane landfall louisiana winds mph storm somewhat analogous hurricane alex affected region winds mph alex landfall early july | Hurricane Alice (June 1954) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
4655_HurricaneGreta(1956) | hurricane hurricane extremely large late season atlantic hurricane atlantic hurricane season originating tropical depression near jamaica october system initially featured non tropical characteristics tracked northward november system began producing gale force winds low pressure area winds near center circulation calm november system intensified tropical storm named steadily strengthening attained hurricane intensity november eventually reaching peak intensity mph winds shortly began gradually weaken tracked cooler waters storm eventually extratropical november central atlantic directly impact land tropical storm hurricane generated large swells impacted numerous areas person killed puerto_rico coastal damages waves amounted roughly million usd meteorological history hurricane originated tropical disturbance near jamaica october navy reconnaissance plane recorded sustained winds mph found area low pressure time system classified tropical depression ship near system discovered cold core circulation feature non tropical cyclones classified tropical october depression passed near western edge haiti later crossed eastern tip cuba entering atlantic_ocean afternoon november depression moved central bahamas turned northeast time central pressure depression decreased mbar hpa inhg gale force winds recorded large area system upgraded tropical storm morning system compared low large scale subtropical cyclone forms near hawaii early november storm turned northwest response area high pressure central atlantic later day scientific mission hurricane planes took place research aircraft flew day air force aircraft high altitude jet flew storm storm executed counter clockwise loop ending november time numerous reconnaissance missions flown system time storm begun southeastward track continuing gradually intensify attained hurricane status november later day attained category status modern day saffir reaching intensity hurricane turned northeastward accelerated intensify reconnaissance mission time recorded minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg time reached peak intensity large hurricane gale diameter storm extending roughly attaining peak intensity storm began cooler waters resulting circulation elongated weaken couple days morning november transitioned exceptionally large intense extratropical cyclone preparations impact directly track land tropical storm hurricane size system contributed large waves exceeding height large atlantic impacts storm felt far away eastern united_states warned ships vicinity system precautions nearly isolated stressed emergency storm swells destroyed docks prevented ships carrying food reaching island light vessels destroyed gale force winds little carrying capacity able island coast jacksonville florida coastal structures sustained roughly million usd million usd damages puerto_rico waves caused significant damage resulted death person evacuate home swells recorded guadeloupe port installations destroyed rough seas damages amounted roughly million usd million usd | Hurricane Greta (1956) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
4665_TropicalStormFrances(1998) | caused extensive flooding mexico texas september sixth tropical cyclone sixth named storm annual hurricane season developed low pressure area gulf_of_mexico september cyclone moved northward western gulf_of_mexico making landfall central texas coastline midwest southeast canada new_england large tropical cyclone average sized system western pacific standards storm produced heavy rains texas western louisiana great plains interaction developing storm produced torrential rainfall southeastern mexico causing flooding killed people caused million damage coastal flooding overran coasts louisiana texas worsened river flooding region federal disaster states louisiana texas september damage relating tropical cyclone damage totaled million dollars mainly flooding direct death indirect death associated tropical storm second tropical cyclone hit texas season meteorological history storm formed sea surface temperatures normal tropical eastern pacific_ocean hurricane earl developed moved away region broad area low pressure formed southwest caribbean september moved northwest slowly organized gulf_of_mexico series tropical waves prevented rapid development september large area convection located western gulf_of_mexico day system developed tropical depression miles east southeast texas initially depression large defined center circulation resembled monsoon depression commonly seen depression drifted southward strengthened september turned northwest strengthened warm water temperatures weak vertical shear large anticyclone aloft making landfall texas storm reached peak mph quickly weakened continued inland shortly landfall storm executed small loop turning north dissipating tropical cyclone september remnant low persisted day frontal wave iowa frontal wave moved new_england north atlantic 16th preparations tropical storm warning issued texas coast afternoon 8th afternoon warning area extended southward northeast mexico afternoon 10th strong winds louisiana coast led extension tropical storm warning eastward 11th moved inland tropical storm warnings slowly lifted impact federal disaster states louisiana texas september damage relating tropical cyclone little wind damage caused million usd damage flooding addition killed person counties texas louisiana declared disaster areas mexico simultaneous development tropical storm located west mexico pacific moisture produced area thunderstorms extended east southeastern mexico interaction depression produced days heavy rainfall sierra september station named recorded rainfall highest rainfall total country period highest rainfall total related tropical cyclone population people directly affected flooding significantly near mexico border day rainfall total produced flash floods mudslides rainfall total represented town average annual precipitation homes destroyed town fatalities rains caused river basins exceed banks following floods officials created channel divert flooding floods damaged destroyed bridges damage pacific_coast interrupted travel weeks houses damaged forcing people government shelters floods affected acres overall damage estimated million usd representing mexico worst natural disaster mexico_city earthquake sierra disaster considered year event deaths government report flooding indicated people killed missing storm mexican government established study determine cause impact flooding louisiana outskirts storm dropped inches rain southwest louisiana inches rainfall near new_orleans louisiana rainfall helped relieve drought conditions coast system caused storm surge feet cameron worst experienced coast southwest louisiana hurricane storm surge swept away houses destroyed fishing pier submerged tornado outer bands storm killed person parish injured tornadoes witnessed statewide seven touching addition storm caused indirect death new_orleans area automobile accident games involving triple baseball champion cancelled rain francis got called thanks assistance ground crews game went planned won sending series texas winds high miles hour coast lowest pressure reported land station inches mercury hpa texas tornadoes touched galveston major disaster declaration issued galveston harris counties caused significant amounts flooding southeastern texas peak inches houston texas metropolitan area severe flooding reported houston homes businesses houston damaged destroyed floods addition main highways houston washed leaving motorists stranded sections middle texas coast closer point landfall golden triangle southeast texas reported inches rainfall resulting significant flood damage roads bridges submerged near flooding reported roads subdivision flooded flooding disrupted barge traffic phillips petroleum facility coastal flooding occurred advance cyclone landfall storm surge feet measured pass texas feet measured pier san pass pier severely damaged coastal flooding worsened flooding area rivers waters blocked flowing southeast gulf_of_mexico pass cut mainland week passage east eased coastal flooding conditions | Tropical Storm Frances (1998) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
4861_TropicalStormCristobal(2008) | tropical storm tropical storm named storm atlantic hurricane season formed july trough low pressure southeast coast marginally favorable environment attained minimal tropical storm status later day storm remained offshore peaked strong tropical storm july passed east cape_hatteras accelerated northeast parallel east_coast extratropical july near nova scotia weak storm landfall effects limited moderate rainfall storm dropped rain wilmington north_carolina minor flooding reported additionally extratropical remnants contributed rainfall nova_scotia caused street basement flooding meteorological history july weakening surface trough extended northern florida producing thunderstorms state weak low pressure area developed july near moved southeastward gulf_of_mexico late july crossed onshore near tampa development anticipated land interaction late july convection increased association low system quickly better organized late july national_hurricane_center nhc remarked tropical depression developing convection concentrated circulation est july utc july classified tropical depression miles southeast charleston south_carolina located ridge southeast northwest depression moved slowly northeastward marginally favorable upper level environment attained minimal tropical storm status early afternoon july initially fairly disorganized little deep convection dry air mid- upper levels atmosphere prevented immediate intensification late july thunderstorm activity increased remained fairly weak tropical storm tracked adjacent coast storm landfall reached peak intensity strong tropical storm july passed east cape_hatteras remained warm waters convection strong southern portion circulation beginning enter cooler waters cyclone accelerated east northeastward july july afternoon july began weaken south nova scotia evening hours satellite imagery indicated mid level center separated low level center storm cloud pattern disorganized july completed extratropical transition national_hurricane_center issued advisory system utc july preparations anticipation tropical storm tropical storm warning issued coastal areas south_carolina north_carolina virginia border advisory discontinued july pulled away land flood advisories declared parts north_carolina national_weather_service forecasters advised swimming high seas potential rip currents environment canada issued rain warnings portions nova scotia impact prior forming precursor low dropped light moderate rainfall state florida inches precipitation reported fell period hours sudden heavy rainfall storm drains causing street flooding cars pulled flooded streets submerged water damages flooding estimated georgia storm produced inches rain south_carolina inches recorded july eastern north_carolina resulting minimal damage coast water levels rose foot normal rough surf reported rainfall averaged inches weather radar estimates indicated isolated amounts exceeded inches storm dropped wilmington north_carolina minor flooding occurred bulk storm remained open waters winds coast ran mph center day away moisture extended ahead cyclone enhanced stalled frontal system result heavy rainfall fell atlantic coast nova scotia rain reported fell near halifax rain flooded streets area sailor connecticut rescued southeast halifax ship capsized stormy seas highest winds remained offshore recorded gusts miles hour | Tropical Storm Cristobal (2008) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
4930_1932Florida–Alabamahurricane | florida alabama hurricane florida alabama hurricane tropical cyclone separate united_states causing devastation affected areas named storm hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed tropical disturbance north hispaniola august slowly moving west northwest system intensified tropical storm strength making landfall south florida early august crossing florida peninsula entering gulf_of_mexico system reached peak intensity category hurricane subsequently making final landfall near mississippi alabama border september land hurricane weakened extratropical cyclone september merged extratropical system quebec september storm initial landfall southern florida heavy rains strong winds caused extensive damage crops particularly citrus strengthening hurricane moved northwest gulf_of_mexico generated strong surf caused severe damage coastal areas western florida second landfall hurricane force winds produced wide coast agricultural lands coastal regions mississippi alabama damaged strong winds heavy rain hurricane caused indirect death total damages path meteorological history tropical disturbance noted southeast puerto_rico september moving northwest mph area disturbed weather eventually crossed island database lists system tropical depression utc september located north haiti maximum sustained winds mph steadily intensifying depression intensified tropical storm strength utc august strengthening tropical storm passed south evening august making landfall south miami florida utc day strong compact tropical storm winds mph weather station located rocks light recorded peak wind gust mph atlantic hurricane project evidenced storm hurricane landfall florida slightly weakening land tropical storm entered gulf_of_mexico early morning hours august located south entering gulf tropical storm proceeded organize strengthening hurricane intensity early august curved north hurricane eventually landfall near mississippi alabama border west fort morgan alabama maximum sustained winds mph category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale ship located offshore mobile alabama recorded minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg making landfall hurricane gradually weakened land curved northeast weakening tropical storm strength utc september weakening system transitioned extratropical cyclone northern mississippi following day subsequently developing frontal boundaries extratropical system strengthened slightly accelerated northeast later absorbed larger extratropical system quebec utc september preparations impact aftermath florida prior storm landfall southern florida weather_bureau issued hurricane warnings beginning august areas florida east coast south storm warnings issued peninsula western coast electrical power purposely stopped miami measure prior storm landfall red_cross officials sent miami monitor area storm passage relief agencies preparing supplies event emergency estimated people evacuated fearing repeat hurricane damage associated tropical storm landfall florida confined south recently planted seed beds washed away heavy rains associated storm miami weather station reported rain hour period ending august setting record station portion causeway connects miami washed winds affect traffic rainfall measured measured rain heavy rains flooded streets parts florida strong winds caused minor power outages communication lines florida went storm strong winds responsible destroying citrus trees path tropical storm crops suffered loses strong winds firefighters hollywood forced stop fire winds damaged equipment fire eventually cause damages offshore long boat towed bay operations partially sank rough seas hurricane second landfall hurricane warning issued portions state areas coast westward boats naval air station pensacola taken nearby ahead storm ships sheltered measure hurricane moved gulf_coast region hurricane caused strong storm surge generated rough seas disrupting coastal marine activities passing hurricane caused average tides moved inland normal offshore fishing boats attempting cross rescued stranded rough seas generated tropical storm people rescued cuban schooner washed island shore fishing boats sunk waves tide height offshore time average causing damage small craft moored strong surf responsible damages strong storm surge pensacola caused water levels highest area years sections pier washed away strong waves fishermen initially reported drowned fishing boat struck reef storm surge men later reported safe coast guard life saving station likely lack communication station men went missing departed small boat aid boat offshore pensacola inland effects hurricane second landfall florida confined areas florida panhandle west cotton crops counties damaged wind rain effects hurricane numerous blown trees strong winds highest rainfall totals panhandle region concentrated area rain totals estimated excess property damage pensacola relatively minor limited windows communications disrupted storm year old boy pensacola died touching active electric wire fallen storm total damages pensacola area estimated mississippi alabama hurricane warnings posted weather_bureau entire alabama coast portions mississippi coast eastward prior storm merchants potentially affected areas prepared stores ahead hurricane potential storm surge threat forced boats taken shelter nearby harbor hurricane force winds felt states storm landfall pear trees severely damaged strong winds caused hurricane orange trees coastal regions winds extensively damaged cotton corn crops heavy rains helped damage crops rainfall peaked mobile alabama reports rain common mississippi alabama border sections mobile waterfront submerged hurricane storm surge high surf flooded mobile total property damage city amounted damages mississippi damage confined primarily trees communication lines small craft inland hurricane spawned tornado southwest alabama september tornado destroyed homes injured people path causing damages | 1932 Florida–Alabama hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
5122_TropicalStormAndrea(2013) | tropical storm tropical storm brought flooding cuba portions east_coast united_states june tropical cyclone named storm annual hurricane season originated area low pressure june despite strong wind shear abundance dry air storm strengthened initially heading north northeastward later june curved northeastward approached big bend region florida intensified peaked strong tropical storm winds mph june hours later storm weakened slightly landfall near florida later day began losing tropical characteristics tracking florida georgia transitioned extratropical cyclone south_carolina june remnants continued east_coast united_states absorbed extratropical system offshore maine june prior tropical cyclone precursor dropped nearly inches rainfall yucatán_peninsula cuba storm brought flooding especially people fled homes mainly tornado spawned area damaging homes florida storm brought heavy rainfall areas causing localized flooding tornadoes florida worst touched downed power lines trees causing significant roof damage houses injury transition extratropical storm remnants spawned tornado north_carolina damage minor additionally minor flooding reported areas fatalities occurred weather related traffic accidents virginia new_jersey direct death reported south_carolina went missing presumed drowned remnants brought gusty winds atlantic_canada causing thousands power outages nova scotia new_brunswick meteorological history end broad cyclonic disturbance developed eastern mexico northern central_america incorporating remnants eastern pacific hurricane barbara tropical wave approached east inverted trough developed northern edge active region june setting stage formation weak surface low pressure system southern gulf_of_mexico day national_hurricane_center nhc began monitoring system issued hours probability tropical cyclone formation hours nearby upper trough created unfavorable conditions tropical cyclogenesis low wind shear abundant dry air kept indistinct disorganized june environment hostile system began improve structure june hurricane hunters flight found closed center winds mph response nhc initiated advisories tropical storm later day centered miles southwest florida somewhat unfavorable conditions significant strengthening initially considered unlikely early june deep convection displaced east southeast center result wind shear mph despite intensified attain peak winds mph utc day unfavorable conditions including dry air caused storm weaken slightly utc june landfall florida miles south simultaneously storm attained minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg moving inland june nhc noted extratropical transition likely hours occur sooner convective structure improve later june convection displaced northwest dry air time storm began accelerating northeastward mph approaching mid latitude trough based ground observations radar system transitioned extratropical cyclone utc june located northeastern south_carolina remaining thunderstorms indistinguishable associated frontal zone north_carolina policy created response hurricane sandy nhc continued issue advisories remnants remained threat east_coast united_states june moved rapidly northeastward mid-atlantic new_england gale force winds located southeast center nhc ceased advisories remnants reaching extratropical remnants absorbed extratropical low pressure area utc june preparations multiple tropical cyclone warnings watches posted atlantic gulf coasts united_states association utc june tropical storm warning issued mouth florida additionally tropical storm watch effect florida north_carolina utc june tropical storm warning extended mouth indian pass florida simultaneously tropical storm warning issued florida virginia early june tropical storm warning gulf_coast florida expanded include florida canceled hours later utc june tropical storm warning modified georgia cape charles light day tropical storm warning progressively retracted northward southern terminal georgia utc south_carolina utc south_carolina utc finally utc early june tropical cyclone watches discontinued united_states_coast_guard urged marine interests florida georgia south_carolina precaution protect lives vessels florida closed beach road additionally states parks closed evacuated associations asked residents remove furniture high anticipation strong winds state emergency issued shelters opened impact tropical storm june marked fourth consecutive season named storm month june following hurricane alex tropical storm hurricane chris tropical storm month earlier average date named storm july precursor disturbance dropped nearly inches rain yucatán_peninsula hour period cuba issued weather alarm june june lower level alert adjacent provinces people fled homes flooding especially city received inches rainfall hours locations reported inches rain dams filled june disturbance spawned tornado area damaged homes florida florida coast storm surge produced remained relatively minor surge heights ranging state gulf_coast measurements peaked station documented storm surge height station recorded storm tide height highest wind measurement site observed sustained winds mph total tornadoes spawned florida near tornado damaged roofs single family homes pole horse chickens killed horse dogs injured significant piles debris downed power lines covered state road damage estimated spawned downed trees damaged damage reached approximately dropped locally heavy rainfall areas community collaborative rain hail station observing inches inches precipitation near minor street flooding reported counties near city weight saturated leaves roof dog county humane society caused large section roof collapse storm produced inches rain isolated totals inches day period orange counties north florida storm spawned tornado naval station jacksonville number non critical structures suffered minor impact buildings experienced damaged roofs broken windows strong winds observed area gusts mph jacksonville beach pier strongest wind gust associated storm tornado spawned caused minimal damage tornadoes florida spawned southern portions state tornado caused minor moderate roof damage homes mainly form roof covering torn numerous trees uprooted snapped near trunk branches falling resulted broken windows homes home garage door damaged causing door blow turn led roof damaged garage year old woman injured struck falling branch oak tree broke bedroom window vehicles moved original locations feet boat flipped tornado damaged downed trees power lines south tornado touched entered lifting resulted damage convective band associated moved slowly south florida prompting flash flood warnings precipitation peaked inches inches fell hour period roads impassable waterways community leaving vehicles disabled nearby hundreds people stranded vehicles according city officials bay campus inches rain observed number stalled vehicles impassable roads reported families forced evacuate flooding north city hollywood particularly hard hit inches rain observed vehicles disabled retention ponds overflowed north_america coast alabama swimmers rescued strong rip currents georgia storm brought gusty winds coast reaching mph fort wind damage minor limited downed trees power lines counties falling tree struck house generally light rainfall reported southern eastern georgia inches fell near portion route temporarily closed flooding coast south_carolina storm surge feet observed went missing later presumed drowned counties coast inland trees power lines downed dropped light rainfall state peaking inches near storm brought significant amounts rainfall north_carolina short periods time peak inches near cameron inches rain fell hours broke highest daily precipitation record city additionally total exceeded average rainfall month june streams creeks river overflowed eastern north_carolina resulting numerous street counties valley mall closed parking lots inundated number low lying creek communities apex flooded tornado spawned near downed trees damaged large storage building storm produced inches rain southeastern virginia inches roads left impassable high water indirect death occurred car accident southwestern virginia june maryland rainfall eastern portion state generally inches poor drainage areas resulted multiple road caroline counties reported roads radar estimates precipitation delaware inches inches observed flash flooding occurred areas poor drainage causing road especially central delaware radar estimates precipitation eastern pennsylvania ranged inches peak inches reached feet flood stage flooding reporting heavy rainfall reported new_jersey amounting heavy precipitation resulted traffic jams caused flooding rivers car accidents blamed storm fatal numerous roads flooded state leading high water rescues rivers streams bergen union counties flooded low lying poor drainage areas reached feet flood stage afternoon june following morning winds mph downed trees power lines leaving residences power plane traveling florida boston massachusetts emergency landing struck lightning new_york inches fell new_york_city hours causing flash flooding areas train new_york_city subway briefly suspended service street station street station connecticut storm dropped inches causing flash flooding counties inches precipitation fell rhode_island flooding streets number cars particularly exit ramp interstate providence flooded feet water estimated inches precipitation fell eastern massachusetts number roads inundated including routes ramps interstate cars stranded feet water flooded streets flooded left impassable new_england light rainfall observed maine new_hampshire vermont post tropical cyclone brought rain gale force winds atlantic_canada officials closed confederation bridge high profile vehicles conditions customers nova_scotia parts new_brunswick lost power storm moved june | Tropical Storm Andrea (2013) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
5218_HurricaneIris(1995) | hurricane iris ninth named storm fifth hurricane atlantic hurricane season iris tropical cyclones affect lesser antilles week period preceding destructive hurricanes developed tropical wave east lesser antilles august attained hurricane status hours hurricane weakened tropical storm crossing islands eastern caribbean august august time iris active tropical storms atlantic basin earlier interacted hurricane beginning august iris interacted tropical storm karen iris intensified hurricane attained peak sustained winds mph moving slowly central atlantic hurricane accelerated north absorbed dissipating tropical depression karen september iris weakened tropical storm extratropical september remnants hurricane force winds affecting western europe september tropical storm iris produced heavy rainfall leeward_islands southern lesser antilles high waves caused coastal flooding trinidad martinique north significant amounts precipitation led flooding landslides threat hurricane halted airplane evacuations threatened eruption volcano deaths association iris martinique guadeloupe meteorological history tropical wave exited western africa august circulation emerging south consecutive waves later develop tropical cyclones system moved westward thunderstorms diminished august gradually redeveloped utc national_hurricane_center nhc classified system tropical depression east lesser antilles time depression organized area convection evident circulation confirmed nearby ship hours developing depression intensified tropical storm initially tropical cyclone forecast models difficulty predicting future storm uncertain interaction tropical storm northeast real time nhc upgraded depression tropical storm iris utc august hours later assessed post analysis intensity based satellite intensity estimates time storm ragged central dense overcast uniformly circular area thunderstorms rainbands north south hurricane hunters flight late august indicated iris significantly stronger reporting second sustained winds mph flight level based reading estimated iris attained hurricane status utc day hours named iris strengthened hurricane turned west southwest interaction hurricane upper level low north puerto_rico increased wind shear hurricane center deep convection result iris weakened tropical storm status august hurricane hours storm approached lesser antilles thunderstorms decreased markedly cloud pattern disorganized late august uncertainty iris continue islands turn north new circulation dominant center storm continued westward iris brushed early august approaching trough turned storm northwest bringing near lesser antilles early august iris weakened intensity mph immediately began later day center landfall winds mph time eye began reforming structure better organized wind shear decreased august iris moved away lesser antilles utc attained hurricane status began steady motion north northwest time uncertainty future track possible interactions iris northeast tropical storm karen southeast remnants tropical storm jerry west addition tropical storm formed august active tropical cyclones atlantic days later simultaneous hurricanes rare event attained hurricane status august iris turned northeast began interacting directly tropical storm karen days smaller tropical storm moved larger circulation iris potentially causing hurricane iris intensity change significantly time maintained strong outflow weak eyewall eastward moving trough bypassed storm north causing motion nearly stationary building ridge northeast caused iris turn northwest drift september time eye distinct organized utc day iris attained peak winds mph southeast bermuda reaching peak intensity hurricane began weakening increasing shear cooler waters approaching trough turned iris north early september hurricane passed east bermuda day iris absorbed dissipating tropical depression karen accelerated northeast lost tropical characteristics weakening tropical storm iris transitioned extratropical cyclone september southeast newfoundland remnants turned east moving tandem extratropical storm north september barometric pressure dropped inhg qualified classified meteorological bomb day winds strengthened hurricane status storm maintained track east ridge weakening north pressure reached minimum inhg early september lower iris tropical day storm weakened entered english channel extratropical remnants continued western europe preparations impact iris moved lesser antilles tropical storm watches later warnings issued barbados storm produced tropical storm force winds eastern caribbean primary meteorological event occurred heavy rainfall flooding prompted evacuations communities iris storms week period affect region preceding destructive hurricanes western trinidad produced winds mph winds increased waves caused coastal flooding damage boats martinique iris produced gusts mph torrential rainfall occurring island station les recorded minute period highest total island rains caused mudslides killed people including house swept cliff flooding reported coastal areas martinique heavy damage reported southern city north martinique winds reached mph storm passed guadeloupe produced sustained winds mph gusts mph death island person drowned storm flooded river northwest hurricane moved causing additional problems island weeks volcano began officials island closed primary airport storm prevented residents evacuating island volcano threat north iris dropped rain antigua destroyed banana trees caused flooding low lying areas iris track government bermuda issued tropical storm watch september downgraded september hurricane bypassed island later iris extratropical storm produced winds mph atlantic coast france | Hurricane Iris (1995) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
5415_1948Miamihurricane | miami hurricane miami hurricane designation fox caused fatalities florida despite moving miami area hurricane ninth tropical storm fifth hurricane season storm developed large low pressure area northwestern caribbean_sea october storm intensified tropical storm early day hurricane hours later fox significantly deepened peaking winds mph early october time fox landfall cuba fox crossed island emerged late october hurricane struck florida winds mph hours later hit fox emerged atlantic_ocean near early october storm moved northeastward later curved east northeast late october fox landfall bermuda winds mph fox weakened days later executed large cyclonic loop october extratropical east southeast newfoundland cuba homes cattle swept away flash flooding deaths injuries attributed tropical cyclone damage country reached million storm brought strong winds florida sustained wind speed mph naval air station key west heavy rainfall exceeding miami tornadoes contributed damage state homes severely damaged destroyed buildings demolished overall damage florida reached million deaths injuries bermuda buildings sides structures knocked electrical light wires telephone lines toppled island damage totaled million meteorological history large weak elongated low pressure area noted october developed tropical depression utc october situated southeast storm intensified tropical storm early october designated tropical storm fox real time fox included hours later storm intensified category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale reconnaissance flight hurricane late october indicated winds near center estimated mph early following day fox category hurricane utc system peaked category hurricane maximum sustained winds mph hour later fox landfall intensity cuba shortly utc october storm emerged prior thought fox briefly strengthened category hurricane winds mph instead revealed storm weakened mph aforementioned wind speed gust sustained wind fox weakened moving northeastward fell category hurricane intensity utc time landfall florida winds mph continuing northeastward hurricane struck near hours later intensity passing near miami early october fox briefly weakened category hurricane shortly emerged atlantic_ocean near quickly strengthened category hurricane island storm continued northeasterly trajectory open sea curving east northward october utc ship observed barometric pressure mbar inhg lowest relation cyclone hours later fox landfall bermuda winds mph storm fell category early october tropical storm status hours fox central atlantic days executed large cyclonic loop october october fox turned northward october began accelerate curving northeastward storm transitioned extratropical cyclone early october located east southeast newfoundland remnants absorbed cold hours later impact storm brought strong winds cuba wind gust mph havana city suffered considerable damage forcing police patrol nearly city left electricity portions neighborhood flooding reported trees famous street havana parts city falling trees rubble disrupted transportation heavy crop losses havana provinces rivers overflowed banks homes cattle swept away flash flooding overall hurricane left fatalities houses collapsing occupants additionally injuries estimated million damage storm cuban president president elect major general chief staff army assessed damage havana area developed plans recovery operated united_states weather_bureau predecessor national_hurricane_center issued hurricane warnings miami including florida keys october miami weather_bureau chief urged residents precautions concentrate advisories october hurricane warning revised include naples additionally warnings issued areas surrounding lake flooding concerns wartime housing project areas evacuated fled property inundated september hurricane car trains evacuated people area transported residents south florida boarded windows properties opened shelters people sought refuge hurricane reminiscent hurricane floyd produced minimal damage florida keys strong winds reported islands winds mph observed naval air station key west key buildings cyclone produced storm surge rainfall exceeded miami airport station streets city homestead city mayor reported water depths streets miami bridge located near damaged loose barge hurricane planes overturned damaged strong winds airport electrical outages occurred miami power lines snapped wind fire broke storm severely damaged meat market destroyed photo shop prior landfall hurricane produced tornadoes attained intensity modern scale tornado destroyed homes city damage reached tornado flipped cars inflicted extensive damage dairy farm tornado touched south demolished homes left damage seven injuries minutes later tornado struck homes west building containing stories lost roof homes incurred damage damaged destroyed losses reached observed wind gusts mph hurricane caused fatalities state weather_bureau considered unusual storm path densely populated miami metropolitan area passage hurricane september resulted pre existing damage destruction october hurricane overall homes destroyed suffered impact buildings demolished experienced damage total losses florida reached million included million property million crops electricity communications roads bahamas wind gusts reached mph grand bermuda impacted hurricane strong winds blowing roofs buildings including portion roof sides structures knocked electrical light wires telephone lines island naval base received minimal damage damages exceeded million | 1948 Miami hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
5435_1812Louisianahurricane | louisiana hurricane major hurricane struck new_orleans louisiana war worst storm early history new_orleans likely hurricane closest landfall known affect city observed eastern caribbean_sea august tropical disturbance later affected jamaica tropical storm entering gulf_of_mexico intensified hurricane winds estimated mph circulation affected areas florida panhandle worst effects new_orleans area deaths drowning meteorological history august tropical disturbance entered caribbean_sea south antigua believed strong tropical wave moving westward developed tropical storm august based ship observations region day passed south jamaica later turned northwest ongoing war british blockade american ships caused lack observations region result storm track uncertain believed system entered gulf_of_mexico august day ship reported hurricane force winds moving northward hurricane turned northwest coast louisiana assessed storm making landfall august isle west new_orleans research paper estimated hurricane moved ashore southeast new_orleans modern research suggests storm equivalent major hurricane category saffir simpson hurricane scale winds mph landfall passed southwest city closest major hurricane new_orleans wind diameter average slightly average forward speed normal movement hurricane likely maintained strength making landfall time affected new_orleans hurricane gradually weakened land passing near louisiana mississippi august heavy rainfall reported eastern ohio beginning august potentially remnants storm merging cold effect storm moving caribbean_sea produced rough seas heavy rainfall jamaica gusty winds damaged crops including corn storm moved ashore louisiana outer rain bands produced gale force winds heavy damage pensacola spanish west florida offshore claimed spain year strong winds washed boats ashore hurricane conditions began new_orleans local time august southeastern louisiana fort philip sustained heavy damage flooded soldiers fort drowned rumor storm british took fort philip causing panic midst war british fleet scattered region british ships damaged new_orleans hurricane damaged ships boats washed ashore uss louisiana cutter commissioned wrecked hurricane port new_orleans entire crew captain killed debris bodies ships dispersed lake coastline uss lost mast offshore storm people died ship storm produced heavy rainfall powerful storm surge flooding deep reported new_orleans portions parish parish people drowned heavy damage sugar crops system new_orleans heavily damaged strong waves washed mississippi_river high winds damaged buildings new_orleans destroyed trees blown city market house wrecked despite described damage estimated million usd deaths northwest near mississippi storm winds strong knock trees barometric pressure mbar inhg observation later corrected mbar inhg account elevation air temperature centuries hurricane oceans rose wetlands new_orleans diminished elevation dropped increased threat city significant hurricane strike hurricane worst case scenario new_orleans stronger larger hurricane caused damage storm struck researcher estimated hurricane louisiana hurricanes comparable hurricane hurricane katrina | 1812 Louisiana hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
5580_TropicalStormLeslie(2000) | tropical storm tropical storm weak short lived tropical cyclone organized precursor tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season twelfth named storm season formed october eastern florida subtropical cyclone trough low pressure strengthening open waters attained tropical characteristics reclassified tropical storm october storm reached peak winds mph wind shear weakened october transitioned extratropical cyclone open atlantic_ocean lasted days losing identity precursor produced torrential rainfall florida peaking flooding damaged thousands houses caused indirect deaths damage southern florida totaled million usd half agricultural damage flooding portions south florida declared disaster area limited impact tropical cyclone retired spring meteorological history september tropical wave entered eastern caribbean_sea believed spawned hurricane moved generally westward remained weak sporadic thunderstorm activity wave traversed periphery hurricane keith october system produced mid level circulation south western cuba continued organize prompting reconnaissance aircraft investigate area system lacked surface circulation center remained elongated trough low pressure tropical wave interacted approaching frontal trough mid level center turned northeast landfall near florida october land surface circulation developed near orlando national_hurricane_center designated system subtropical depression subtropical designation convection far removed center additionally upper level trough provided outflow instead anticyclone found tropical cyclones subtropical depression moved east northeast steadily organized deep convection developed closer center initially strongest winds center morning october distance decreased based organization winds mph system designated tropical storm national_hurricane_center initially forecast intensification mph agency noted circulation dissipate fast forward motion east northeast ultimately wind shear prohibited significant strengthening attained peak winds mph storm interacted approaching cold extratropical october north bermuda accelerated northeast passed newfoundland october remnants turned east southeast strengthening near hurricane force winds losing identity near ireland october preparations national_hurricane_center predicted trough low pressure drop heavy rainfall western cuba florida national_weather_service miami issued flood watch southern florida stating system produce flooding roads low lying areas general little warning flooding south florida moving east northeastward posed threat bermuda prompting officials issue tropical storm watch utc october hours later tropical storm watch upgraded tropical storm warning storm passed west warnings dropped late october impact precursor disturbance dropped heavy rainfall central western cuba peaking province havana numerous areas reported southern florida disturbance produced torrential rainfall maximum areas south lake miami area received rain torrential rainfall described similar hurricane year prior system produced weak tornadoes tore roof fire station torrential rainfall florida flooded homes affecting residents incomplete damage survey indicated flooding destroyed houses severely damaged caused minor damage flood waters deep places stranded houses forcing use higher grounds schools miami area closed non essential employees asked stay home numerous flights canceled delayed airport remained opened flooding greatest park lasted week areas extreme flooding damaged electrical stations leaving power flooding indirectly killed people drowning result driving vehicles deep water man fell tall building trying roof drain property damage totaled million flood waters covered acres farmland damage worsened flooding occurred beginning planting period winter season flooded fields resulted million agricultural damage including million tropical fruit million ornamental crops declared florida counties including primary disaster areas flooding making farmers families eligible emergency farm loans agency counties including eligible loans proximity disaster areas extratropical storm produced winds mph making landfall newfoundland caused waves height brought rain overall impact region minor aftermath immediate aftermath cleanup workers work flood waters addition abandoned cars blocked path utility workers following storm president bill_clinton declared disaster areas allowing use federal funds disaster victims addition declared eligible provided debris removal cost repairing replacement public roads buildings parks treatment plants days storm government agencies distributed meals gal water ice thousands visited information disaster related issues given months flooding people applied federal aid assistance totaling million | Tropical Storm Leslie (2000) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
5600_TropicalStormHermine(1980) | tropical storm tropical storm caused significant flooding mexico september eleventh tropical cyclone named storm atlantic hurricane season developed tropical wave emerged atlantic west coast africa september crossing atlantic_ocean system developed defined circulation caribbean_sea september classified tropical depression tropical cyclone depression steadily strengthened tracked nearly westward september strengthened tropical storm brushed northern coast honduras shortly nearly hurricane landfall belize september weakening near hurricane status gulf_of_mexico making landfall mexican state veracruz steadily weakened inland eventually dissipated september belize storm knocked communications damage country minimal heavy rainfall guatemala triggered landslides causing fatalities additionally portions shut flooding mexico areas reported inches precipitation locations experience inches rain capital city mexico_city districts reported significant street flooding result torrential rainfall fatalities occurred dozens missing leaving homeless estimates damage associated storm produced meteorological history tropical wave emerged atlantic west coast africa september system lacked defined circulation tropical wave tracked westward days minimal development reaching near lesser antilles low level cloud banding feature appeared increase central convection suggested possible low level circulation september indicated little evidence circulation following day system crossed lesser antilles entered caribbean_sea passed near jamaica september low level circulation apparent satellite imagery estimated developed utc day centered miles south kingston jamaica national_hurricane_center initiate advisories utc september depression tracked north west september upgraded later september passed miles offshore northeast honduras flight investigated landfall occurred remained offshore storm moved northwest away honduras began significantly strengthen september maximum sustained winds increased mph shortly landfall near intensity storm weakened somewhat yucatán_peninsula sustained winds mph emerged september storm quickly began strengthen tracked generally westward gulf_of_mexico computer models suggested northward turn drifted southwestward possibly high terrain mexico attained peak intensity winds mph minimum pressure mbar inhg early september measured reconnaissance aircraft peak intensity weakened slightly mph tropical storm utc september storm landfall near veracruz mexico steadily weakened inland late utc september downgraded tropical depression later day national_hurricane_center noted low level circulation longer located early following day dissipated mexican state impact september government belize issued gale warning hurricane watch eastern coast country canceled moved inland eastern mexico estimated people evacuated low lying areas additionally government mexico sent interests officials mexico urged numerous residents southern gulf mexico coast surrounding states evacuate prior storm arrival timely warnings later credited reducing loss life crossing southern yucatán_peninsula brought locally heavy rains strong winds eastern mexico belize colony united_kingdom inches rain fell precipitation fell localized areas leading floods storm temporarily knocked communication belize mexico according officials region little damage took place passage heavy rains guatemala triggered landslides killing people crushing bus portions shut debris tropical storm remnants caused heavy rainfall southern eastern parts mexico rainfall totals peaked remnants reached pacific coast mexico inches rain recorded country hardest hit areas veracruz guerrero people killed storm dozens left missing districts mexico_city brought flood waters blocked streets small towns flooding killed people left missing addition loss life residents left homeless severe flooding small dams broke excessive rains near prompting evacuation residents nearby areas response storm estimated personnel deployed assist relief efforts | Tropical Storm Hermine (1980) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
5731_HurricaneJeanne(1980) | hurricane hurricane moderate hurricane formed dissipated gulf_of_mexico making landfall tenth tropical cyclone eighth hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed southern caribbean november moved swiftly northward intensified tropical storm november entered southern gulf_of_mexico november turned west november rapidly intensified peak intensity mph weakened november forward motion slowed cyclone weakened tropical storm dry air intrusion executed clockwise loop november dissipated november time november hurricanes gulf_of_mexico tropical cyclone attain hurricane strength gulf_of_mexico november late season storm surprised maritime interests barges broke free vessels indirectly hurricane produced heavy precipitation peaked inches minor beach erosion occurred texas coast tides feet normal coastal flooding affected state heavily impacted tropical cyclones august september caused deaths meteorological history late afternoon november area disturbed weather organized tropical depression miles east nicaragua origins traced tropical wave originated western africa october atmospheric conditions resembled early fall pattern large ridge situated gulf_of_mexico depression moved northward caribbean_sea environment supported development november depression strengthened mph tropical storm given later air_force reconnaissance aircraft reported strengthening system maximum sustained winds increased mph minimum pressure mbar measured tropical cyclone moved northward southern gulf_of_mexico november northward movement blocked ridge cyclone slowly turned west november quickly intensified minimal hurricane later attained peak intensity mph november weakened category hurricane entered western gulf_of_mexico forward motion diminished ridge moved east later diminished mph tropical storm developing trough remained west cyclone embedded weak pressure gradient briefly intensified mph advancing frontal boundary brought dry air western gulf_of_mexico weakened depression november executed clockwise loop merged frontal boundary november preparations residents voluntarily evacuated spurred memories hurricane northward motion workers evacuated oil high waves national_hurricane_center advised small remain ports forecasters expected tides feet normal louisiana increased feet normal coastal texas parishes schools closed path hurricane center expected landfall southwestern louisiana hurricane eventually stayed offshore thousands residents moved inland officials remained alert forecasters expected locally heavy rainfall suggested remain inches impact combination large high pressure system produced rough seas northern gulf_of_mexico wave heights reached feet november ship reported sustained winds mph reading discarded attributed intense storm outer fringes produced record breaking hour rainfall total inches inches fell hours remains record hour november rainfall total city previous record set heavy precipitation attributed feature band adjacent stationary contributed schools businesses closed flights grounded key west international airport authorities urged residents stay home telephone power services cut areas city ships caught guard late arrival cyclone entered gulf_of_mexico barges broke loose vessels strong winds high waves barge oil rig tender contained people carried miles central gulf mexico crew members survived maritime deaths related hurricane produced prolonged period rough surf heavy swells texas coast tides reached feet normal hurricane caused coastal flooding worst flooding occurred near galveston tropical cyclones 20th century attain hurricane status gulf_of_mexico making landfall | Hurricane Jeanne (1980) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
5979_HurricaneGordon(2000) | hurricane gordon hurricane gordon caused minor damage seventh named storm fourth hurricane atlantic hurricane season gordon developed extreme western caribbean_sea tropical wave september shortly depression moved inland yucatán_peninsula later emerged gulf_of_mexico september depression began quickly organize early september upgraded tropical storm gordon tropical storm gordon continued intensify reclassified hurricane hours later eventually storm peaked mph category hurricane southwesterly upper level winds caused gordon weaken approached land downgraded tropical storm late september utc september gordon landfall near florida strong tropical storm moving inland gordon rapidly weakened deteriorated tropical depression status hours later later day gordon merged frontal boundary centered georgia prior tropical cyclone precursor tropical wave caused severe flooding guatemala killing people crossing yucatán_peninsula storm dropped heavy rainfall areas experiencing inches precipitation similarly portions western cuba reported rainfall totals reaching inches gordon brought moderate storm surge west coast florida person drowned rough seas numerous trees power lines sustained damage left people electricity tampa bay area minor roof damage houses street flooding occurred addition tornadoes caused damage affects minimal indirect fatalities occurred north_carolina minor flooding reported south_carolina virginia west_virginia maryland delaware pennsylvania new_jersey new_york overall gordon caused million usd damage fatalities meteorological history tropical wave moved coast africa september tracked westward atlantic_ocean strengthening september tropical wave moved lesser antilles bringing local heavy rainfall wind gusts reaching mph wave moved west northwest developed defined center september central caribbean_sea satellite photos september indicated convective pattern system disorganized later day broad low pressure area developed axis wave based surface observations southeast mexico early september estimated satellite imagery low pressure system near tropical depression strength convection disorganized system classified tropical depression utc september based reports reconnaissance aircraft later day developing depression moved inland yucatán_peninsula depression moved slowly northwest emerging water depression gain intensity time predicted track system highly uncertain different computer models different tracks official forecast predicted northwestward movement western gulf_of_mexico models predicted low northwestern florida model predicted low southwards late september depression moved north coast yucatán_peninsula gulf_of_mexico showed signs better organization future track uncertain computer models depression florida resulting eastward shift official forecast early september data hurricane hunter aircraft indicated storm strengthened mph surface barometric pressure fallen mbar inhg upgraded tropical storm gordon utc tropical storm september gordon moving northeastward continuing slowly intensify official forecast track shifted east gordon track northeast early september ship reported winds mph indicating gordon attained hurricane strength gordon reached peak intensity mph hours later located southwest tampa florida later day gordon began weaken south increasing vertical wind shear gordon downgraded tropical storm neared florida coast storm landfall northwest florida utc september winds mph mph moving inland interaction land cool dry air weakened storm gordon weakened tropical depression hours landfall hours later merged frontal system southeastern georgia storm transitioned extratropical cyclone moved northeast september system merged large extratropical system eastern canada preparations florida residents florida loaded supplies september national_hurricane_center issued hurricane watch florida west coast hurricane watch extended northward westward later day hurricane warnings initiated september areas florida coast tropical storm warnings issued south west indian pass tropical storm warnings issued east coast united_states florida south_carolina issued mandatory evacuation voluntary evacuations called coastal areas florida west coast anticipating gordon landfall inland tornado watches effect naples tornado warnings issued orlando flash flood warnings effect parts florida september governor florida activated emergency response teams areas florida advised residents prepare storm monitor track approaching hurricane nasa took precautions hurricane storm force nasa discovery launch pad seaside hangar evacuations took place gordon crossed florida coast florida said authorities arranged mandatory evacuations coastal regions citrus franklin levy taylor counties recommending voluntary evacuations numerous counties red_cross reported storm forced people seek refuge shelters flights canceled called help clean damage flooded areas officials forced schools counties columbia citrus taylor close day gulf_of_mexico evacuated offshore crews gulf_of_mexico september preparation possible hurricane threat hurricane gordon little effect oil gas production day expected number people working gulf reduce september day gordon forced cruise liner consisting passengers crew members remain sea day residents alabama mississippi louisiana advised radio track approaching hurricane impact latin_america tropical wave gordon killed people guatemala mainly flooding landslides mountainous regions drifting yucatán_peninsula mexico gordon dropped heavy rainfall peaking inches storm dumped heavy rainfall western cuba totals reaching inches flooding reported yucatán_peninsula cuba united_states florida gordon landfall florida death occurred drowned raging seas offshore pensacola minimal effects occurred west storm path light rainfall reported inches inches recorded lying near path storm rainfall gordon united_states peaked inches winds region light sustained wind speed mph gusts mph reported perry sustained winds reached mph gusts mph occurred man station nearby wind gust mph reported storm landfall near wind observations taken offshore coastal marine automated network man station reported winds mph gusts mph tides light reaching feet similarly precipitation light inches rain reported minor roof tree damage occurred totaling winds downed trees tree branches damage homes flooded trees downed resulting losses roofs damaged falling trees struck vehicles parked subdivision damage county totaled winds minor floods damaged single family homes mobile homes multi family homes businesses resulting nearly losses addition nearly foot water inundated coastal roads locations reported sustained tropical storm force winds high tides large portion west coast florida southward experienced coastal flooding september foot water covered boulevard near downtown tampa connects tampa closed hours storm surge flooding houses low lying areas damaged flooding storm surge houses damaged toppled trees large falling branches winds state florida left people electricity tampa metropolitan area overall damage totaled nearly south storm surge high tides flooded homes businesses mph wind gusts toppled towers destroyed homes suffered light moderate roof damage winds losses reached feet waves ripped feet section feet concrete resulting nearly damage feet water covered coastal roads minor beach erosion occurred sustained wind speed mph reported despite effects adjacent counties minimal damage tropical storm force winds damaged roofs homes winds toppled large trees branches downed power lines tornado rated scale touched near caused extensive damage complexes nearby homes path tornado damaged homes spanning palm trees gordon spawned tornadoes touched landfall tornado touched near florida damaging homes tornado touched near inlet florida causing minimal damage mainly trees roofs citrus levy counties residents evacuated day gordon struck coast allowed early day return homes storm passed georgia carolinas virginia despite rain gordon little relieve ongoing drought georgia remnants tropical storm gordon brought heavy rainfall south_carolina reports radar estimates indicating inches georgetown numerous streets reported flooded emergency managers according newspaper accounts standing water feet depth areas motorists forced abandon cars sustained water damage numerous homes flooded town especially additionally businesses forced close day injury reported policeman heart attack flood waters entered home inches rain fell flooding occurred northeastern portions county combination inches precipitation fallen weeks earlier water entered homes businesses area inundated portion route causing section closed day september sustained winds mph gusts mph charleston downed trees coastal areas flooding north_carolina occurred storm moved east_coast united_states indirectly killing people car lost control struck tractor trailer storm men fishing boat reported missing rainfall north_carolina peaked inches remnants gordon moved virginia september rainfall totals state peaked inches daily rainfall broken inches rain fell overflowed banks near flooding route happy creek overflowed banks royal flooded oregon hollow road closed high water high water reported route south mid-atlantic west_virginia september remnants gordon reached maryland hour rainfall amounts include inches westminster inches run park inches manchester result roads county closed water areas similar precipitation totals reported including inches near columbia inches inches inches laurel inches inches inches frederick inches lisbon radar estimates indicate inches rain fell hours portions cecil kent queen anne county resulting minor flooding poor drainage low lying areas delaware precipitation totals newark new castle airport reached inches resulted minor flooding nearby low lying areas west_virginia storm produced locally heavy rainfall peaking inches remnants gordon dropped heavy rain southeast pennsylvania september resulting flooding low lying areas heaviest rain fell near located stream flooding reported little overflowed damaged parked cars elementary school flood waters entered rooms homes county line road flooded including feet water garage storm totals included inches inches southampton inches inches reading inches northeast philadelphia airport inches inches inches heavy precipitation fell west central southwest new_jersey causing poor drainage flooding low lying areas heaviest rain fell caused minor flooding creek roadway flooding route reported rainfall totals included inches inches inches windsor inches inches rainfall new_york inches caused minor stream flooding new_york state route | Hurricane Gordon (2000) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
6149_TropicalStormClaudette(2009) | tropical storm tropical storm named storm atlantic hurricane season tropical cyclone affect united_states forming tropical wave upper level low pressure system august quickly intensified tropical storm offshore south florida afternoon storm attained winds mph steadily tracked florida panhandle early august center landfall hours landfall storm weakened tropical depression took primary responsibility storm later august final public advisory issued system dissipated alabama national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm warnings coastline residents counties advised evacuate storm surge prone areas fatality resulted rough seas coast florida later day man drowned falling ship near tornado spawned storm florida damaged homes leaving usd damages additional damages coastal property beaches amounted usd result meteorological history tropical originated tropical wave moved west coast africa august august national_hurricane_center nhc began monitoring wave located roughly east lesser antilles disorganized shower thunderstorm activity associated westward moving wave nhc development system afternoon august little convective activity remained wave strong upper level wind shear created unfavorable environment system organize tracked eastern caribbean_sea august convection began consolidate center system passed early august system rapidly organized low level circulation developing roughly southwest tampa florida favorable environmental conditions led nhc anticipating system develop tropical depression later day hours later advisory issued tropical depression low wind shear provided environment promoted quick development cyclone storm forecast attain tropical storm status hours depression tracked northwest periphery subtropical ridge east nhc upgraded depression tropical storm gave light information weather radar florida found winds mph center circulation afternoon august brief increase wind shear trough southeastern united_states caused center exposed despite attained peak winds mph time utc august storm landfall near eastern end winds mph shortly barometric pressure decreased mbar hpa inhg lowest pressure recorded associated storm hours landfall convection associated storm quickly decreased nhc issued final advisory weakened tropical depression time began issuing advisories system issued final advisory late august remnants began dissipate alabama remnants persisted hours indistinguishable mississippi august preparations classified tropical depression national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm warning areas alabama florida border mouth residents areas urged quickly prepare storm ensuring hurricane kit fully stocked ready east center western florida residents warned possible heavy rainfall cause flooding storm surge near storm forecast landfall expected reach residents areas prone storm surge urged evacuate arrival storm shortly national_weather_service mobile alabama issued tropical storm wind warning areas florida mississippi flood watch issued florida panhandle rainfall anticipated exceed inland tropical storm warning issued southeastern alabama afternoon august officials issued mandatory evacuation order residents joseph peninsula state park cape san florida shelters opened dean high school learning center voluntary evacuation orders given residents living low lying areas coastline plans place open shelters raised activation level stage placed stage voluntary evacuation orders issued afternoon briefing officials declared state emergency based available information storm opened shelter local church impact florida evening august upwards rain fallen parts daily record rain fell august surpassing previous record set exception tree falling route damage caused dissipation storm maximum rain fell big key tornado reported near multiple tornado warnings issued florida association rain bands storm homes damaged tornado damages homes tornado amounted roughly florida governor briefly toured damage tornado tornado later rated enhanced scale winds mph national_weather_service stated tornado ground drowning reported florida early evening officials closed segment highway fallen tree power line total residences lost power highway reopened power homes restored power outages reported near parker downtown roughly residences left power residents lost power storm residents power restored hours continuing wind damage scattered power outages affecting homes time occurred county county roughly sustained flood losses second fatality occurred man knocked ship near coast managed reach rescue fell life lost search later called presumed dead coastline waves produced resulted loss sand coastal areas franklin gulf counties estimated worth sand lost counties maximum storm surge recorded storm landfall people killed state damages amounted making landfall flash flood watches issued parts southern alabama threat heavy rainfall state produced widespread moderate rainfall peaking bradley areas received hour span prompting national_weather_service issue flash flood warnings flash flood watches issued perry counties remnants created moist atmosphere parts alabama resulting days afternoon thunderstorms thunderstorms produced gusty winds recorded mph lightning struck apartment building sparking fire leading evacuation units building damage fire estimated georgia outer bands storm maximum fort | Tropical Storm Claudette (2009) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
6211_HurricaneFloyd(1987) | hurricane floyd hurricane floyd hurricane landfall united_states atlantic hurricane season final seven tropical storms hurricanes floyd developed october east coast nicaragua tropical storm moved northward crossed western cuba approaching cold caused floyd turn unexpectedly northeast late october attained hurricane status near florida keys moved southern florida spawning tornadoes leaving minor damage hurricane produced rip tides killed person southern texas floyd maintained hurricane status hours cold hostile conditions caused weakening passed bahamas extratropical later dissipating october meteorological history origins hurricane floyd low pressure area october subsequent days drifted eastward later southward position east coast nicaragua october hurricane hunters flight confirmed development organized circulation indicated developed continuing southward drift depression turned north later northwest building ridge east anticyclone aloft depression gradually organized intensifying tropical storm floyd october reaching tropical storm status floyd accelerated north western caribbean_sea approaching cold steadily intensifying storm moved extreme western cuba early october initially forecast landfall naples florida unexpectedly storm turned sharply northeastward southeastern gulf_of_mexico based reports hurricane_hunters floyd briefly attained hurricane status october time nearby cold spawned low pressure area cut hurricane moving florida keys floyd hurricane affect united_states year convection rapidly decreasing center shortly floyd weakened tropical storm status circulation nearly impossible track satellite imagery surface observations indicated passed south miami florida storm underwent extratropical transition weakened bahamas floyd longer tropical cyclone late october circulation dissipated cold early day preparations impact floyd attained tropical storm status tropical storm warning issued shortly tropical storm warning hurricane watch issued northeast yucatán_peninsula storm dropped heavy rainfall coast tropical storm warning hurricane watch issued cuba west havana preparation storm cuban officials evacuated people head cattle addition international flights canceled day floyd passage despite passing western cuba tropical storm floyd left damage fatalities country floyd tropical storm located cuba national_hurricane_center issued hurricane warning southwest florida coast venice warning state related storm issued anticipated intensification hurricane status short notice tropical storm watch later warning issued eastern florida track easterly hurricane warning issued southeastern florida northwestern bahamas officials southern florida closed schools storm flights canceled miami international airport roughly fighter jets transported safer facilities opened shelters florida counties housing people point primarily people hurricane path prepared purchasing supplies vehicles securing loose outside items floyd named storm strike southern florida passing south florida floyd produced strongest winds water away land strongest wind florida keys mph duck key wind gusts stronger air_force station reported unofficial gust mph rainfall directly floyd rainbands produced minimal rainfall interaction hurricane approaching cold produced heavier rainfall precipitation reached far north peaking bypassing floyd spawned moved ashore damaged boats homes hurricane produced rip tides far west texas coast killing person southern florida hurricane left minor damage usd largely downed trees power lines minor crop damage rainfall flooded roads southern florida caused vehicles fail florida affecting florida floyd caused minor wind damage bahamas country highest reported gust mph grand international airport reported sustained winds mph remnants floyd | Hurricane Floyd (1987) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
6306_1903NewJerseyhurricane | new_jersey hurricane new_jersey hurricane known hurricane known north_atlantic hurricane landfall state new_jersey records kept starting fourth hurricane season cyclone observed september miles northeast antigua moved quickly westward later turned north northwest steadily strengthening reach peak intensity miles hour kilometres hour category modern day saffir simpson scale hurricane weakened slightly striking near new_jersey september winds mph weakened pennsylvania extratropical cyclone western new_york september rough surf moderate winds hurricane capsized ships east_coast united_states people left missing presumed killed virginia coast people died storm new_jersey hurricane caused heavy damage particularly near coast dozens buildings damaged destroyed damage state totaled million usd new_york_city high winds disrupted traffic closed businesses overturned wagons windows roofs damaged long_island president directly experienced effects hurricane yacht life president briefly threatened rough conditions board yacht suffered problems hurricane meteorological history genesis storm unknown observed september mph tropical storm miles northeast antigua lesser antilles day storm appeared weather maps subsequently tracked ship reports small system storm tracked quickly northwestward followed turn west northwest utc september storm passed south bermuda exact track intensity unknown estimated storm attained hurricane status late september west southwest bermuda hurricane steadily intensified curved northward attained estimated peak intensity mph late september southeast cape_hatteras north_carolina late september hurricane beginning affect north_carolina coastline high winds near center prompted united_states weather bureau issue storm warnings morning september day turning northward hurricane weakened slightly landfall near new_jersey shortly utc september estimated barometric pressure mbar inhg suggesting hurricane force winds mph landfall known hurricane strike new_jersey atlantic hurricane database beginning storm structure landfall weather_bureau assessed center splitting tracking north northeastward new_york connecticut main center continued northwestward weakening tropical storm near new_jersey crossing northeastern pennsylvania system transitioned extratropical cyclone near syracuse new_york september extratropical remnant persisted hours losing identity eastern ontario impact overall hurricane killed people passage mid-atlantic states winds mph affected large portions coastline new_jersey southern new_england hurricane brought rainfall coastal parts georgia south_carolina strong winds reported coastal areas north_carolina sustained winds peaking mph winds reached mph virginia combination winds rough surf washed boats ashore schooner lost near crew people board killed line destroyed mast schooner near boats broke free near salisbury subsequently destroyed passing downstream schooner encountered strong winds hurricane delaware coast strong waves washed ashore rocky coastline boat wrecked rooms onboard washed overboard killing members crew people rescued conditions injured taken hospital flock birds encountered hurricane eastern virginia hundreds birds killed fell ground near stripped feathers outer rainbands storm produced heavy amounts precipitation near washington baseball game detroit_tigers washington senators field flooded maryland hurricane considered worst years hurricane produced mph winds rough waves delaware indicating hurricane force winds affected state storms record produce winds state barges steamer capsized onshore winds hurricane destroyed roofs houses laurel winds downed trees destroyed chimneys near philadelphia pennsylvania winds reached mph damaged telegraph phone lines knocked trees damaged roof pennsylvania railroad broad street station described weather_bureau unusual storm produce hurricane force winds new_jersey storm strong surf destroyed boats coastline including people evacuated storm people visited city observe storm damage described newspapers high winds disrupted telephone lines communications cut philadelphia region initial damage reports provided trains severe transportation delays ongoing flooding disrupted communications sparked wild rumors great resort entirely washed away according new_york_times monetary damage estimated million usd power deliberately shut prevent accidents city roof hotel porch destroyed trees damaged thousands windows damaged winds destroyed roofs estimated cottages surf damaged destroyed fishing piers area tons debris dispersed beach strong winds combined heavy rainfall resulted indirect fatality man unable owing hurricane drove train cape storm wrecked roofs hotels high waves damaged high winds heavily damaged fruit crops middlesex counties fruit trees uprooted lost damage state estimated million usd worst damage occurred moderate damage extended cape northward new_york outer periphery storm produced inches rain dozens trees knocked damaged high tides peaked inundated ferry passage difficult winds new_york_city reached mph reaching mph coast tropical storm force winds extending maine winds strongest city august lasting hours peak streets tall buildings new_york high winds buildings bridges wagons brooklyn bridge shape building tossed horse drawn carriages people injured wagon furniture overturned rains winds knocked signs dozens windows chimneys roofs causing residents evacuate buildings damaging woman hospitalized struck airborne sign high damage led greatest number determine buildings safe roof completely blown similar fate tower resort area sustained considerable damage brooklyn church blown homes borough flooded damaged construction work bridge halted storm winds blew roof school hurricane left businesses stock market quiet day owing threat blowing debris trees signs blown new_york suburbs person died new_york_city storm high waves winds caused greatest marine damage decade new_york_city boats overturned beached jamaica bay boats wrecked hell gate west end damaged sank injured requiring rescue man attempting row ashore near point woods required rescue amid strong winds passengers swam safely ashore boat capsized hell gate president directly experienced effects hurricane naval yacht long island yacht wife son secretary friends members press association yacht experienced gusty winds heavy rainfall rough seas witnessed boat hell gate passengers left deck yacht safety belongings secured president considered danger yacht headed land instead embarking originally planned yacht landed farther north high winds downed trees coastal connecticut cut telegraph telephone lines boy killed stepping downed power line boats washed ashore connecticut coast farther inland winds disrupted power leicester damaged crops | 1903 New Jersey hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
6311_HurricaneIsaac(2000) | hurricane hurricane strong large cape type hurricane lasted late september early october thirteenth tropical cyclone ninth named storm fifth hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed tropical wave south cape_verde september depression intensified following day upgraded tropical storm atmospheric conditions continued strengthen attained hurricane intensity september managed category hurricane september steadily weakening shortly september storm deteriorated category hurricane encountered favorable conditions caused intensify tracked northwestward strengthened major hurricane september later day peaked moderate category hurricane began track northward area colder sea surface temperatures gradually weakened storm days eventually storm curved northeastward weakened tropical storm early october later day transitioned extratropical cyclone extratropical brushed british isles producing gale force winds storm interaction land tropical fatality occurred long_island large swells generated overturned boat addition rough seas affected coastlines bermuda carolinas meteorological history tropical wave emerged atlantic west coast africa september wave associated deep convection later september initial dvorak classification issued whilst convection associated system began consolidate estimated wave tropical depression thirteen utc september located south cape_verde satellite recorded winds mph national_hurricane_center set initial intensity mph lack deep convection elongated poorly defined center upper level winds depression strengthened banding features significantly improved result depression upgraded tropical storm early september ridge present parts provided strong steering currents later september national_hurricane_center began noting possibility increasing wind shear large upper trough despite intensity predictions forecast weakening days continued strengthen reached hurricane status utc september national_hurricane_center operationally upgrade utc september time storm category hurricane significantly intensified following day reached initial peak intensity winds mph national_hurricane_center predicted category hurricane september reaching winds mph slowly began weakening increasing vertical wind shear internal fluctuations september weakened moderate category hurricane national_hurricane_center noted strengthening likely citing possibility warming wind shear began decrease caused deep convection organize symmetrical pattern center storm result began intensifying starting september developed defined eye cold convective eyewall portion storm decent outflow utc september attained peak intensity winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg hours later national_hurricane_center noted storm likely reached peak intensity strengthening ruled tracking steadily west northwestward northwestward developed september storm briefly curved northward western periphery mid anticyclone later september category hurricane september passed miles east bermuda weakening occurred tracked decreasing undergoing eyewall replacement cyclone late september storm began curving east northeastward weakened category hurricane weakening category hurricane september national_hurricane_center noted cold cloud tops existed imagery indicated convection circulation associated storm remained category hurricane hours time storm began accelerate east northeastward early october national_hurricane_center noted minimal deep convection persisted near center displaced north mid level dry air low level cold air began entering western quadrant storm caused begin extratropical transition utc october weakened tropical storm national_hurricane_center noted weakening slow large wind field associated storm utc october national_hurricane_center issued final advisory storm fully transitioned extratropical cyclone hours later located halfway newfoundland azores extratropical remnants tracked rapidly east northeastward affected british isles october october eventually merging extratropical low north scotland early october impact late september early september national_hurricane_center noted computer forecast models indicating westward track impact possible unlikely continued west northwestward path passed miles northeast lesser antilles closest approach bermuda september produced high waves offshore island stayed away eastern coast united_states swells storm caused boat passengers september passengers died drowning state north_carolina issued heavy surf warning october swells predicted south_carolina rough surf minor coastal flooding reported extratropical system produced winds near gale force british isles day october passed british isles bird called blue winged seen europe time | Hurricane Isaac (2000) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
6331_TropicalStormOlga(2007) | tropical storm tropical storm fifteenth named storm atlantic hurricane season second week december official end hurricane season low developed east northernmost lesser antilles slowly acquired tropical characteristics late december nhc declared north puerto_rico post season storm season making season activity official bounds hurricane season season tropical cyclones landfall storm landfall december eastern tip dominican_republic later evening transitioned tropical storm making landfall tracked hispaniola emerged caribbean_sea strong wind shear dry air caused weaken remnant low early december storm impacted areas affected month earlier puerto_rico moderate rainfall caused death fatalities confirmed dominican_republic including deaths release dam deaths reported haiti killed total people existence meteorological history week december westward moving upper level low led formation broad surface trough east northern lesser antilles strong ridge northeast trough tracked slowly westward producing scattered convection cyclonic turning december convection began persist association trough upper level low early december officials began classifying system technique tropical cyclone forecast models anticipated development tropical characteristics system consisted sharp trough area gale force winds north continued westward area moderately warm sea surface temperatures december low level circulation developed system convection disorganized removed center southerly wind shear left structure convection steadily increased closer center upper level low situated south center national_hurricane_center classified utc december located miles east san_juan puerto_rico classified subtropical cyclone maintained defined outflow located southeast strong ridge western atlantic_ocean cyclone tracked west southwestward storm strengthened slightly paralleling north coast puerto_rico increase convection near center landfall near dominican_republic utc december hurricane hunters flight storm reported wind gradient peak winds mph utc december national_hurricane_center reclassified tropical cyclone inland convection rapidly weakened storm crossed central hispaniola reaching caribbean_sea system lacked convection required classification tropical cyclone rainbands northeast maintained stronger winds center ill defined dry air strong wind shear late december convection increased slightly center time cyclone weakened tropical depression status significant convection failed persist national_hurricane_center discontinued advisories earlier december located miles northwest kingston remnants continued west northwestward clear low level circulation producing scattered thunderstorms cuba moisture extending northward southern florida small cluster deep convection developed east center low level circulation remained defined approached coast yucatán_peninsula remnants turned northward gulf_of_mexico cold approached center northwest late december early december low intensified approached west coast florida sustained winds tropical storm force gusts hurricane force reported ultimately approaching cold absorbed low moved florida peninsula cold associated powerful winter storm affected weekend killed states canadian provinces tapped moisture drawing northeastward mainly offshore east_coast preparations december issued gale warning waters north lesser antilles puerto_rico dominican_republic association precursor disturbance classified subtropical cyclone government dominican_republic issued tropical storm warning cabo north coast border haiti tropical storm watch issued southern coastline near santo domingo winds north center tropical storm warning issued puerto_rico prior moving ashore government haiti issued tropical storm warning northern coastline later tropical storm warning issued turks islands southeastern bahamas office issued flood watch puerto_rico including islands extended periods heavy rainfall resulted flash flood warnings portions island ferry service islands temporarily suspended passage storm dominican_republic officials opened shelters provinces citizens low lying areas recommended stay passage storm citizens communities evacuated impact cyclone dropped light moderate precipitation puerto_rico peaking inches near rainfall increased levels rivers island including reported feet flood stage passage left people power water northern portion island rainfall caused mudslides buried automobile killed driver heavy rainfall fell dominican_republic isolated totals inches expected rainfall caused flooding initially appeared threat dam river fail potentially killing thousands officials instead opted open utc december released million gallons million water river second created foot wave water caught guard time night minutes prepare according criticized decision flooding killed people left homes seven towns flooded deaths reported country people fled homes storm houses damaged damage country estimated billion million usd neighboring haiti deaths reported northern portion country december station turks recorded sustained winds mph moving western caribbean sea heavy rains fell trough northeast quadrant beginning december total inches falling florida remnant low intensified occasional convection forming near northeast center approached sunshine state recorded pressure low sustained winds reaching mph gusts mph morning december cold approached low pressure area ill defined dissipated reaching florida | Tropical Storm Olga (2007) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
6450_1932Freeporthurricane | hurricane hurricane intense tropical cyclone primarily affected areas texas coast august atlantic hurricane season second storm hurricane season developing yucatán_peninsula august moving northwest storm began quickly intensify day rapidly intensified category hurricane category winds estimated mph estimated central pressure mbar inhg shortly making landfall near texas early august landfall hurricane began quickly weaken dissipating texas panhandle storm caused heavy rainfall inland peaking record rainfall rates reported areas power outages reported galveston san_antonio storm caused million damages crops deaths meteorological history hurricane noted ships august tropical disturbance gulf_of_mexico suggested later research disturbance originated low pressure area belize honduras august steadily moving northwest storm began intensify reaching hurricane strength august soon reaching major hurricane strength later day report remarked storm phenomenal fact previously storm moderate intensity near land rapidly intensifying storm eventually reached winds mph making category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale hurricane proceeded landfall early august east winds mph ship offshore coast reported minimum pressure mbar inhg official estimate hurricane landfall intensity set mbar inhg given fact system rapidly intensifying time storm small size quickly weakened tropical storm strength later day storm finally weakened tropical depression dissipating day preparations impact aftermath preparation storm vehicles evacuated water craft taken far inland possible families evacuated 38th division stationed alerted oncoming storm heavy rainfall occurred coast inland storm locations set hour rainfall records month august highest set near recording rain august faced water shortage pumping station destroyed remnants storm produced rain oklahoma occupants vehicles rescued united_states_coast_guard near birds went missing heavy rain galveston suffered primarily wind damage form structures broken windows galveston causeway flooded heavy rain preventing access mainland roads blocked fallen trees city affected power storm caused loss power damaged communication lines addition communication lines san_antonio damaged houston planes damaged hangar collapsed resulting losses affected storm goats began park broken fence caused fallen limb freed state prison storm chance prison collapsing storm returned prison leaving missing storm brought supplies areas affected hurricane requesting relief work local relief committees brought supplies affected areas estimated million damages storm attributed crop damage especially rice cotton storm estimated killed people caused million damage | 1932 Freeport hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
6549_TropicalStormKatrina(1999) | tropical storm katrina tropical storm katrina short lived weak tropical cyclone produced minor damage areas previously devastated forming broad area low pressure southwestern caribbean_sea october disorganized tropical storm landfall near nicaragua winds mph october weakening tropical depression remnants storm persisted november time absorbed cold northern end yucatán_peninsula central_america katrina produced heavy rains estimated mountainous areas triggering mudslides flash flooding unlike little damage resulted katrina fatalities reported lack damage caused storm retired time retired catastrophic damage united_states meteorological history tropical storm katrina originated remnants cold tracking southward caribbean_sea october october broad area low pressure associated disorganized shower thunderstorm activity developed southwestern caribbean_sea following day surface low pressure apparent system showed signs rotation near northern panama coastline october hurricane hunter flight circulation revealed defined low pressure system resulting system declared tropical depression situated roughly east nicaragua center newly classified depression situated western edge deep convection depression tracked slowly northeast response mid level flow embedded morning october tropical wave tracking west began interact depression leading forecasters discussing possible merger systems upper level anticyclone eastern caribbean produced significant wind shear depression preventing center moving deep convection large convective banding feature developed north system hours later hurricane hunters flew storm recorded surface winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg leading upgrade depression tropical storm time storm received katrina peaked intensity utc october center katrina landfall near nicaragua peak intensity hours storm weakened depression interaction mountains nicaragua convection limited small area western center circulation katrina continued track central_america october began accelerate roughly hours landfall depression moved water time convection remaining system acceleration storm regeneration low level circulation northward unfavorable conditions weakened system failed convection moving land near northern belize mexico border time forecasters reported depression intensify gulf_of_mexico transitioning extratropical cyclone situated land depression began convection leading increased rainfall evening november depression weakened moved gulf_of_mexico unlike previous forecasts circulation absorbed cold hours later despite weak storm forecasters wary katrina central_america devastated exactly year earlier considerable fear additional flash flooding mudslides mountainous region immediately declared tropical depression tropical storm warning issued nicaragua extended islands colombia shortly afterward officials honduras evacuated families district families risk areas coastline honduras red alert declared torrential rains anticipated produce deadly mudslides areas recovering nearly year ago overall damage minimal result katrina small mudslides reported minor flooding storm tracked central_america estimated inches rain fell parts region result katrina report inches hours island east nicaragua roughly people evacuated emergency shelters honduras flooding bridges sustained damage cities isolated rivers overflowed banks water pipes recently constructed destroyed worth destroyed katrina severely affected area honduras october november remnants katrina produced widespread moderate rainfall peaking moisture remnants storm enhanced rainfall southern florida association cold absorbed system saturated previous rains national_weather_service issued flood watches region torrential rains expected fall relation system following storm united_nations deployed field assessment teams survey damage caused katrina helped relocate affected families construct new residences victims katrina hurricane year prior deployed assessment teams survey area possibility post storm diseases lack significant damage katrina retired season catastrophic damage caused storm retired replaced | Tropical Storm Katrina (1999) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
6672_HurricaneMaria(2005) | hurricane maria hurricane maria hurricane formed september annual hurricane season maria thirteenth named storm sixth hurricane fourth major hurricane record breaking season hurricane maria formed central atlantic september tracked northwest strengthening moved warm waters storm reached peak strength september east bermuda gradually weakened extratropical september hurricane maria affect land tropical system brought tropical storm force winds iceland extratropical cyclone produced heavy rain fatalities norway meteorological history powerful tropical wave moved coast africa august moved west atlantic organized system developed tropical depression fourteen midway cape_verde lesser antilles september shear upper level low southwest slowed development storm caused national_hurricane_center forecasts models indicated depression dissipate hurricane depression gradually strengthened moved northwest open atlantic_ocean tropical storm maria september reaching hurricane strength september central atlantic hurricane maria continued strengthen favorable conditions september briefly category hurricane mph winds miles east bermuda increasing shear cooler waters caused storm rapidly weaken minimal hurricane september operationally nhc believed maria briefly weakened tropical storm post season analysis confirmed occur moved northeast official forecasts called storm continue weaken slowly interaction upper level trough caused maria strengthen predicted storm rapidly extratropical maria retained tropical characteristics hours longer forecasts indicated maria weakened tropical storm september finally extratropical midway azores newfoundland early september extratropical system intensified considerably achieving hurricane intensity september minimum pressure mbar hpa equal minimum pressure tropical cyclone passed south iceland september hurricane strength extratropical system center stayed offshore storm approached norway september merged strong extratropical system impact records maria remained far rip currents caused combined effects distant maria closer hurricane near bermuda time killed person seriously injured new_jersey maria approached land areas tropical system tracked northern europe extratropical storm september land effects felt iceland september tropical storm force winds reported strongest winds recorded sustained winds excess mph reported minimum pressure mbar storm brushed northernmost scotland reported damage extratropical maria merged system storm landfall norway storm brought tropical storm force winds heavy rainfall country caused flooding mudslides particularly bergen important occurred person killed immediately injured numerous homes destroyed marine interests affected large number ferries docked baltic_sea september woman died injuries daughter died february having kept alive accident storm million nok million usd compensation given damage maria developed september earliest season 13th named tropical storm developed beating previous record held hurricane thirteen season days | Hurricane Maria (2005) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
6703_HurricaneDebby(1982) | hurricane hurricane strongest tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season winds peaking mph fourth named storm second hurricane major hurricane season developed near north coast hispaniola westward moving tropical wave september forming tropical depression headed northwestward eventually strengthened tropical storm following day rapidly intensified hurricane early september hurricane curved northeastward bermuda category hurricane september continued strengthen september briefly peaked category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale winds mph minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg reaching peak intensity slowly weakened category passed south newfoundland early september storm accelerated moving roughly mph east rapidly approaching british isles september shortly transitioned extratropical cyclone overall impact minor lesser antilles light moderate rainfall dominican_republic puerto_rico bermuda high winds caused power outages knocked trees damage island minimal addition dropped rainfall produced moderately strong winds newfoundland meteorological history weather system moved coast africa september disturbance small hours formation satellite imagery indicated disturbance acquired circulation september circulation gone day remaining tropical wave moved lesser antilles september reconnaissance aircraft deployed aircraft found circulation day strong wave detected atmospheric conditions favorable development yielding lower wind shear near hispaniola days system moved area latest reconnaissance aircraft deployed declaring tropical depression september near dominican_republic reconnaissance aircraft investigated system discovered minimal pressure mbar inhg winds mph depression center prompting upgrade tropical storm morning september uncertainty arose interact approaching trough enter influence ridge southeastern united_states storm later picked trough moving away land moved north strengthened minimal hurricane late september hurricane deepened reaching maximum winds mph category storm approached bermuda time september passed miles west island continued north began slow mph early september trough arrived system entered hurricane entered trough forward speed picked mph mph time reached category strength reaching peak intensity mph minimal pressure mbar inhg early september passed south newfoundland started accelerating east mph following day remained tropical cyclone crossing weakened tropical storm utc september rapidly approaching british isles september shortly transitioned extratropical cyclone remains maintained plenty intensity northern europe september struck northern parts finland named storm powerful country recorded history winds mph millions cubic miles forest storm surge severely damaged cities claiming lives starting season hurricane hunter aircraft known began running new mission mission drop deployed low frequency signals signals estimate motion compared aircraft certain areas storm preparations impact puerto_rico ranged inches northern end island inches southern ridge island rains island peaked inches reported rain inches inches precipitation fell dominican_republic united_states navy removed personnel placing gymnasium nearby thousands tourists took minute flights bermuda september drew near pulled number flights going island dropped flights going new_york_city newark new_jersey boston massachusetts storm sustained winds mph winds forecasters predicting hurricane eye island day canceled flights buildings boarded cruise liners time arrived rescue teams evacuated workers oil path neared bermuda experienced heavy gusts wind caused minor damage injuries fatalities power outages reported island electricity quickly restored numerous trees knocked island high winds storm approaching canada oil offshore newfoundland evacuated science expedition discontinued onshore produced light rainfall southeastern portions newfoundland precipitation peaking approximately inches addition areas experienced tropical storm forces winds damage minimal | Hurricane Debby (1982) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
6865_1959Escuminacdisaster | disaster disaster referred hurricane considered worst fishing related disaster new_brunswick years occurred extratropical remnants atlantic hurricane storm tropical cyclone hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed tropical wave central gulf_of_mexico june headed rapidly northeastward struck florida later day shortly entering atlantic_ocean strengthened tropical storm later june following day strengthened hurricane transitioned extratropical cyclone hours later remnants struck atlantic_canada nova scotia newfoundland dissipating june early stages storm dropped moderately heavy rainfall florida caused damage crops tornado near miami high tides west coast state resulted damage overall losses florida million usd extratropical storm caused significant effects atlantic_canada boats new_brunswick radio receive warning approaching storm rough seas height damaged destroyed boats fishing boats capsized water crew causing fatalities high winds disrupted communications areas houses damaged causing usd event deadliest work related disaster new_brunswick early history june tropical wave associated instability observed northwestern caribbean_sea moved central gulf_of_mexico june day developed weak circulation time tropical storm gulf system eastern gulf moved northeast tropical depression june utc moving quickly northeast system moved central florida hours making landfall near exiting near depression struck western florida produced normal tides damaged docks caused beach erosion wind gusts near reached mph previously wet conditions system dropped heavy rainfall state unofficially reaching areas causing flooding flooding damaged citrus crops statewide roads damaged flooding storm forming gulf_of_mexico spawned tornado miami lasted minutes considered worst tornado city overall path total people injured tornado cuts broken glass damage estimated million tornado reported north affected sparsely populated area total damage statewide totaled storm approach canada late june estimated depression intensified tropical storm day miami hurricane center issued advisory warning ships potential future strengthening storm moved rapidly northeast passing halfway bermuda north_carolina early june utc day ship reported falling barometric pressure mbar inhg west southwesterly winds mph associated frontal zone storm maintained warm core initially remained largely tropical utc june estimated storm intensified hurricane halfway bermuda nova scotia pressure mbar inhg hours later extratropical hurricane intensified peak winds mph june storm slowed turned sharply northwest weakened slightly moving ashore near nova scotia crossing island struck turning sharply east crossing nova scotia late june emerged atlantic_ocean continued east northeast extratropical storm moved southeastern newfoundland dissipated june storm reached atlantic_canada rescue provided notices advancing storm day storm forecast halifax light winds amended highlight severe conditions boats region radio learn threat salmon region prompted fishermen set sail storm approached boats new_brunswick impact aftermath coast new_brunswick storm produced waves destroyed boats including open waters point bodies washed ashore city bodies eventually discovered salmon boats destroyed new_brunswick storm disrupted communications near coast coasts new_brunswick high waves destroyed cottages forced families evacuate hurricane produced strong winds region peaking mph passage accompanied moderate rainfall peaking nova scotia destroyed boats removed traps destroyed missing including destroyed traps near new_brunswick boats destroyed washed ashore damage province estimated usd total people killed nova scotia fishermen result disaster came known deadliest work related disaster new_brunswick minister fisheries considered event worst disaster hit canadian fishing fleet years days storm operated search rescue missions families waited beach set headquarters assist victims storm fatalities adults children lost father result created assist families fund raised months donations canada pope queen elizabeth_ii tour country time memory storm victims artist created wood sculpture entitled les fishermen won prize later residents near raised money turn work stone monument dedicated june nearly height weighed tonnes depicted group fishermen working names deceased bronze plaque government new_brunswick declared disaster monument provincial historical site | 1959 Escuminac disaster | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
6925_1928FortPiercehurricane | fort pierce hurricane fort pierce hurricane devastated areas florida august tropical cyclone hurricane annual hurricane season storm developed tropical wave identified august north slowly intensifying moved west northwest system paralleled early existence august tropical storm strengthened equivalent category hurricane positioned bahamas hurricane continued intensify reaching category hurricane strength attained peak intensity august winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg shortly hurricane landfall slightly weaker storm southeast florida utc august weakening moved florida peninsula course day storm briefly moved gulf_of_mexico northwards second landfall florida panhandle august tropical storm inland system continued weaken tropical depression strength transitioning extratropical storm later day extratropical remnants progressed atlantic_ocean entirely dissipating august early developmental stages north storm caused minor damage shipping bahamas generated rough seas offshore cuba landfall fort pierce hurricane caused extensive property damage particularly coastal regions numerous homes central florida citrus crop hampered strong winds heavy rain florida lakes including rose past banks coastal areas damage infrastructure inland regions coast power outages caused loss communication statewide hurricane second landfall wind damage relatively minor torrential rainfall aided lift caused extensive flooding far north mid atlantic states overall hurricane caused damages primarily florida deaths meteorological history tropical disturbance identified north leeward_islands near utc august lack conclusive weather reports nearby areas time origins tropical storm initially unknown listed system forming near trinidad barbados database listing tropical cyclones atlantic basin atlantic hurricane project analyzed storm formed north leeward_islands based reports san_juan puerto_rico revised storm listing moving west northwest tropical storm maintained intensity intensification early existence ships region reported tropical storm force winds low barometric pressures ship sent report storm location existence west august ship explicitly beginning accelerate paralleled coast following day storm intensified reach intensity equivalent modern day category hurricane utc hurricane continued intensify attained category hurricane intensity utc august time reported minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg miles southeast florida time maximum sustained winds estimated mph hurricane peak intensity hurricane weakened slightly making landfall central florida southeast florida utc following day winds landfall estimated mph minimum central pressure mbar inhg recorded hurricane eye time system maximum winds extended center circulation storm slowly crossed florida peninsula entering gulf_of_mexico day near tampa florida having weakened tropical storm strength despite remaining water close proximity continent prevented strengthening tropical storm north gulf making second landfall near florida utc august winds mph moving inland system rapidly weakened continued northeast tropical depression strength utc august situated georgia based weather station observations storm analyzed transitioned extratropical cyclone later day extratropical storm strengthened slightly mid-atlantic states exiting atlantic_ocean near virginia storm system progressed eastward ocean dissipating utc august preparations impact bahamas cuba passing bahamas august tropical storm caused minor damage islands rough seas ships taken ride storm storm passed disruption shipping services flying boat containing people lost waters august plane crew later found north miami relief plane boat nassau days later cuba located south storm duration reported minimal effects hurricane lowering barometric pressures reported chief occasional thunderstorm activity fueled hurricane dropped rainfall island storm generated heavy seas cuban coast florida newly formed tropical cyclone approaching florida coast weather_bureau posted storm warnings coastal areas florida later august warnings lowered warning area extended north florida vessels small craft located offshore north miami florida notified advise caution oncoming tropical disturbance storm approached coast accurate forecasts allowed vessels cautioned far north north_carolina storm warnings florida upgraded hurricane warnings august accordance storm upgrade hurricane intensity moving inland hurricane warnings lowered emergency warnings storm potential effects posted interior florida peninsula north following day northwest storm warnings issued tampa northeast storm warnings issued tampa north florida warnings eventually lowered following storm dissipation approaching coast intensifying hurricane storm initially turned away peninsula short period time august nearly making landfall strong gusts mph weather impacted city cause damage telecommunications city temporarily disrupted storm stronger gusts reaching mph reported cause damage hurricane offshore short lived system eventually landfall near florida early august offshore cruise ship belonging clyde cruise line caught storm managed reach destination new_york new_york major problems freighter recorded lowest barometric pressure associated hurricane experienced considerable damage strong seas ship lost result line sent accompany damaged ship inland damage concentrated area extending border florida georgia hurricane landfall peninsula attended torrential rainfall damaged crops particularly citrus rainfall peaked day period august nearby began overflow threatening property crops losses citrus crop estimated equivalent million boxes citrus damage citrus area comparatively limited fruit lake water level rose result rushing lake damage lake shores occurred north south minor damage confined trees windows deaths occurred vicinity deaths associated hurricane state numerous highways washed rains especially florida south central east coast portions state road covered debris strong winds damage state road systems estimated bridges badly damaged needing replacement alongside heavy rainfall strong winds reported large live oak trees uprooted especially orange counties florida initial estimates property damage cities florida mid eastern coast reached million later drastically scaled winds estimated mph high winds rail service halted north winds unsuitable continued travel portions railway flooded water train station later state coastal beaches suffered window damage damage vegetation caused strong winds estimated structures structures estimated damaged strong winds particularly form torn roofs report suggested damage cities reached million strong winds hampered telephone telegraph networks state losses result excess power transmission lines belonging downed causing widespread power coast services requiring electric power postponed power later restored stuart failure electric pumps led loss telecommunications local water supply melbourne additional power lines downed buildings experienced damage saw considerable damage winds reported reached mph power cut hotel city collapsed numerous houses property damage severe collapsed buildings large garage collapsed destroying automobiles parked nearby damage winds estimated mph tore signs effects storm tampa comparatively lack communications city locations led speculation tampa severely hit nearby florida boats run aground harbor causing damage similar conditions felt suburban areas trees strong winds bus service area delayed debris covering roadways united_states hurricane second landfall florida panhandle august wind effects significant storm dropped widespread rainfall remaining path aided lift rainfall caused numerous reports flood damage southeast mid-atlantic states given km2 area land affected storm maximum average rainfall southern central georgia flood warnings issued potential flood impacts late august georgia rain recorded hour period runs began rise past flood stage result causing lower areas city inundated trees downed strong winds portions central georgia railway washed forcing trains georgia highways leading florida rendered impassable blocking debris georgia torn roof cut power lines causing electrical city similar impacts felt georgia strong winds toppled trees damaged cottages severed lines people injured addition tornado occurred nearby damaging houses trees east carolinas people killed region floods caused passing storm torrential rainfall area resulted disruption power communications traffic precipitation states peaked western north_carolina south_carolina heavy rainfall forced issuance flood warnings rising tributaries south_carolina later set high water level records saturated soils caused storm storm reached virginia august resulting additional flooding weather station richmond virginia recorded minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg james exceeded respective flood stages washing peripheral crops offshore mid atlantic states people rescued rough waves swept away moderate associated storm reported far north new_york | 1928 Fort Pierce hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
7033_TropicalStormLaura(1971) | tropical storm tropical storm final storm active atlantic hurricane season formed november western caribbean_sea reached winds mph approached western cuba island produced heavy rainfall peaking inches resulting flooding killed person caused crop damage people forced evacuate homes initially forecast island impact southern united_states executed small loop turned southwest storm moved ashore belize november storms affect country little impact occurred final landfall dissipated november central guatemala meteorological history tropical storm began large area convection southwest caribbean_sea mid november november tropical depression formed miles north panama moved northwestward slowly organizing tropical storm november receiving storm continued intensify turned northward western cuba late november attained peak winds mph originally national_hurricane_center anticipated attain hurricane status continue northward gulf_of_mexico cold expected bring storm north ridge instead increased southeastern united_states prevented moving ashore tropical maintained peak winds hours minimum pressure inhg recorded steering currents initially weak caused storm drift northeast ridge north forced storm southwest late november finished executing clockwise loop path southwest away cuba unusual storms record hurricane hurricane southward element path affected cuba struck northern coast country weakened turned westward later south southwest winds decreased mph storm began intensifying approached central_america late november reached peak winds mph maintained hours storm landfall belize early november system dissipated central guatemala preparations impact tropical storm passed produced inches rainfall slowly moving coast cuba dropped heavy rainfall including nearly inches station island reported inches hours highest total country inches overall storm impacted provinces including del city havana produced winds mph gusts mph mainland storm destroyed homes tobacco sheds damage reported coffee sugar fruit vegetable crops flooding officials forced people homes person province drowned crossing river storm passage believed diverted flock great black backed central_america north coastal south_america species usually found mid-atlantic states migrating gulf_coast cuba affected storm path uncertain forecasters advised fishermen remain port southern florida gale warnings issued uncertainty significant damage casualties reported central_america heavy rainfall reported region reef coast british honduras belize storm stranded group scientists affiliated group affected strong winds rains required rescue storm damaged buildings mainland storms form november affect belize tropical storm hurricane hurricane | Tropical Storm Laura (1971) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
7214_HurricaneBertha(2014) | hurricane hurricane unusual tropical cyclone early august attained minimal hurricane status despite having appearance relatively high atmospheric pressure july tropical wave south monitored possible tropical cyclogenesis following days slowly developed acquired gale force winds convection designated tropical storm early august disorganized cyclone quickly moved lesser antilles northern end martinique later day trek eastern caribbean_sea circulation severely disrupted degenerated tropical wave august traversed passage moved conditions favored development despite overall ragged appearance satellite imagery data hurricane_hunters indicated intensified hurricane august acquired peak winds mph day turning north later northeast soon weakened began merge approaching trough west merger ultimately took place august time declared extratropical south nova scotia remnant system raced eastward atlantic later struck united_kingdom august north_sea storm stalled days resuming eastward track noted baltic_sea august tropical cyclone impact relatively minor widespread power outages occurred path major damage loss life took place enhanced swells rip currents associated hurricane resulted fatalities dozens rescues east_coast united_states extratropical system significant effects western_europe particularly hard hit united_kingdom wind gusts reached mph heavy rains triggered widespread flooding shut roads prompted evacuations fatality took place offshore mainland europe small tornado outbreak resulted scattered structural damage belgium france germany meteorological history july westward moving tropical wave emerged west coast africa near following development convective activity showers thunderstorms july national_hurricane_center nhc began monitoring system potential tropical cyclogenesis disorganized system development forecast slow unfavorable environmental conditions organization coverage convection began improving july passage wave area low pressure subsequently consolidated disturbance july nhc assessed system having imminent potential tropical depression convection soon diminished system circulation remained defined moving west northwest periphery strong subtropical ridge low acquired tropical storm force winds early july continued lack convection hurricane hunter aircraft investigated system afternoon found winds mph north northeast center hours following weather reconnaissance mission band deep convection near center prompting nhc designate system tropical storm utc august classification situated roughly east southeast barbados lesser antilles hours designation august wind shear stemming trough central atlantic displaced convection circulation center satellite imagery depicted defined vigorous circulation observations hurricane hunters indicated wind field akin tropical wave utc northern end martinique sustained winds mph persistent shear continued toll cyclone entered caribbean_sea aircraft data indicating closed circulation elevation despite observations martinique indicated surface circulation nhc continued monitor tropical storm august convection steadily increased coverage organization center remained displaced strongest thunderstorms southwest weather radar imagery san_juan puerto_rico depicted disorganized possibly open circulation day light nhc noted system open wave time reached hispaniola later august continued effects dry air shear land interaction degraded structure late august system barely qualified tropical cyclone data sources indicated closed circulation utc noted advisories discontinued temporarily early august storm moved passage brushed eastern coast dominican_republic emerging atlantic_ocean storm moved away hispaniola movement northwesterly following edge subtropical ridge moving near turks islands circulation finally better organized banding features developing eastern periphery subsequent strengthening upper level outflow decreased shear increased mid level humidity high sea surface temperatures enabled rapid intensification deep convection wrapped storm winds reached mph utc august early august structural organization began convection limited extent banding features dissipating factor aiding storm defined outflow despite storm ragged weak appearance observations hurricane hunters indicated intensified hurricane utc estimated reached peak intensity time winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg additionally time movement shifted north increased forward momentum remainder august early hours august maintained hurricane status structure times circulation exposed increasing shear acceleration north northeast ahead trough east_coast united_states ensued system weakened hurricane intensity overnight august steadily increasing shear kept circulation center devoid thunderstorms periodic bursts convection quickly pushed away storm motion northeasterly early august began undergo extratropical transition upper level jet streak coupled system morning prompting convection develop away storm center soon merged trough steering northeast moved cold sector extended nova scotia bahamas merger systems marked transition extratropical system time located south southeast halifax nova scotia slight intensification took place shortly winds increasing mph weakening resumed system raced eastward atlantic ultimately degraded trough miles southwest ireland august remnants struck united_kingdom following day later moved north_sea storm stalled days resuming eastward track decaying cyclone moved scandinavia august noted august near baltic_sea warnings watches preparations impact caribbean late august crossed lesser antilles bringing strong winds heavy rain islands martinique storm produced sustained winds mph gusts mph numerous lightning strikes caused widespread electrical grid left residences electricity power restored customers evening august rainfall relatively light anticipated falling northern areas island southern areas similar effects felt guadeloupe gusts reached mph general fell reports downed trees power lines received overall damage rain wind affected barbados prime minister declared public holiday afternoon august order workers return home advance storm flights island canceled wind gusts reached mph hundreds people lost power coincidentally threatened years hurricane affecting primary elections turnout low expected storm people percent voters showing polls response storm activated leave police officers suspended officers began operating hour shifts august appropriated cleared storm drains anticipation heavy rain outer edges produced near hurricane force offshore near measuring gust mph winds snapped tree limbs puerto_rico outer bands dropped general rain isolated areas reaching areas suffering drought peaked flooding occurred island resulting partial collapse roads topped banks highways landslides blocked roads tropical storm force wind gusts peaking mph downed trees power lines prolific lightning accompanied storm resulted residences losing power people athletes sought refuge public shelters following designation tropical storm august dominican_republic activated emergency operations prepare storm flights las international airport near santo domingo canceled august heavy rains country peaking caused significant flooding especially overflowed banks communities temporarily isolated rising waters substantial flooding occurred country seven homes inundated additionally strong winds downed trees region residents warned approaching storm preoccupied local ignored warnings turks locals brought boats closer shore anchored hotels reportedly taking seriously threat storm increased surf sporadic heavy rains associated affected portions cuba united_states east_coast remained hundreds miles offshore long period swells resulted dangerous rip currents east_coast united_states people required rescue coast jacksonville florida rip currents lingering swells resulted drowning man north near cape_hatteras north_carolina man pulled sea rip currents rescued hospitalized later succumbed injuries died tropical storm warnings raised offshore zones waves forecast areas peninsula new_jersey people injured rough seas delaware performed multiple rescues new_jersey rescues took place august day woman nearly drowned near pulled rip currents western_europe heavy rains remnant caused widespread flooding united_kingdom flood warnings issued regions nation raised areas storm passage london water main burst inundated surrounding streets thirty shops affected nearby stations london underground race shortened storm rose highest level flooded surrounding areas paths banks washed away structures affected scotland received month worth rain roughly hours flooding prompted evacuation homes numerous roads washed scotland reported widespread service disruption high winds flooding damaged crops region scotland offshore man suffered fatal head injury yacht amid rough seas high winds flew rescue man declared dead scene vessels competing sails world championships caught high winds produced storm capsized nearby hospital declared major incident coast guard rushed rescue sailors stranded water person suffered injuries treated outer bands remnants produced prolonged period severe weather mainland europe extending france sweden southwest germany gusts reached mph august small tornado outbreak occurred touchdowns taking place belgium france germany strongest rated scale affected germany homes damaged area forest heavily damaged tornado struck outdoor event belgium resulting injuries additionally storm traveled region france tornado rated touched kingston hull united_kingdom day raised norway potential flooding damaging winds | Hurricane Bertha (2014) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
7424_TropicalStormLaura(2008) | tropical storm tropical storm large short lived tropical cyclone developed north central atlantic_ocean late september atlantic hurricane season 12th named storm season formed large extratropical area low pressure located miles west azores september slowly developed tropical characteristics day moved warmer waters afternoon september acquired tropical characteristics designated tropical storm shortly declared tropical began undergo extratropical transition fully place morning october degenerated post tropical cyclone later morning final advisory national_hurricane_center issued remnants contributed heavy rainfall power outages british isles netherlands norway october meteorological history september extratropical area low pressure developed quasi stationary frontal system miles west azores low intensified equivalent category hurricane winds mph utc september following days low began lose frontal features began transition subtropical cyclone traveled general westward direction september low developed sufficient convection declared subtropical upgraded cold cloud tops began wrap center consolidate near center circulation convection organized center quickly satellite pass storm revealed intensifying later satellite pass disregarded possibility intensification intensity confirmed mph overall structure remained subtropical indications acquiring tropical characteristics afternoon satellites revealed developed deep warm core characteristic tropical cyclone wind field remained subtropical nature nighttime hours radius strongest winds contracted smaller typical subtropical cyclone influence upper level low cloud tops remained shallow cloud tops colder overnight verge tropical cyclone morning september strong interaction upper level low meant subtropical despite moving colder waters water satellite image determined separated upper level low signifying developed tropical cyclone classified tropical storm relatively high latitude long declared tropical early signs extratropical transition appeared cold air began enter storm west forecast models showed extratropical morning non tropical later day overnight convection associated began diminish lose tropical characteristics retained status early october extratropical transition fully apparent remained tropical cloud pattern frontal little convection center system minimal shower thunderstorm activity remaining center storm degenerated remnant low pressure area october producing tropical storm force winds day remnant system transitioned extratropical cyclone began intensify rapidly tracked north early october system slowed turned east strengthened hurricane force cyclone winds mph accelerating east large extratropical cyclone absorbed remnants located miles west british isles october impact tropical cyclone approached land damages fatalities occurred storm remained open waters life ships oil platforms recorded tropical storm force winds highest recorded winds oil platform sign utc october winds recorded knots mph despite lack impact storm remnants caught upper level jet stream steered europe contributed heavy rainfall portions britain october causing localized accumulation flood waters result england closed directions road old previously saturated soil combined overwhelmed storm drains resulted localized flooding traffic slowed poor driving conditions person rescued car driving flooded street environment agency issued flood watches severe flood warnings result rainfall october remnants reached netherlands time rain bands began interacting cold associated developed low west norway dropping precipitation northwestern netherlands consequently streets homes village reportedly inundated large amounts precipitation broke daily monthly rainfall records october previously set gradually passing norway remnants storm caused significant damage electric utilities result people lost power southern parts country | Tropical Storm Laura (2008) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
7445_TropicalStormDebbie(1965) | tropical storm tropical storm atlantic hurricane season broke daily rainfall record mobile alabama despite dissipating offshore developed september western caribbean_sea moved northwestward days intensifying september turned northeast gulf_of_mexico day briefly attained tropical storm status intrusion cooler air weakening storm dissipated september east coast louisiana initially threatened areas louisiana sustained significant damage hurricane early september caused light rainfall flooding state southern alabama storm dropped rainfall resulted significant flooding roads cars damage totaled million mobile alabama area little damage meteorological history low pressure area developed weak tropical depression september north coast honduras western caribbean_sea initially disorganized developed circulation september tropical depression system named intensifying depression crossed northeastern yucatán_peninsula september day depression turned north central gulf_of_mexico beginning northeast motion september intensified tropical storm attaining peak winds mph occurred storm developed distinct spiral rainbands approached northern gulf_coast failed intensify despite warm sea surface temperatures abundant moisture anticyclone aloft addition storm developed good outflow partially stable air related tropical storm maintaining peak winds hours weakened cooler drier air deteriorating tropical depression september day turned northwest passing east september circulation dissipated offshore mississippi remnants landfall accelerated northeastward eventually absorbed extratropical cyclone impact precursor produced heavy rainfall western caribbean_sea swan island north coast honduras reported hour period belize storm produced high tides rainfall reported light rains days government cuba advised residents restrict boating activities country similarly weather_bureau issued small craft warning dissipated local weather_bureau offices issued gale warning hurricane watch mouth mississippi_river cedar key florida small boat owners region advised remain port threat storm prompted evacuation oil platforms thousands residents low lying areas bernard parish louisiana northern gulf_coast gale force winds reported inland oil ships southeast louisiana coast reported winds produced normal tides generally ranged upwards normal new_orleans reported storm tide tides resulted flooding highways southeastern louisiana closing roads storm affected areas severely damaged hurricane earlier september despite weak storm dropped heavy rainfall coast peaking mobile alabama total fell hours broke daily rainfall record city rains resulted flooding closed businesses roads causing worst traffic jam record city hundreds cars flooded people leave inundated homes damage city estimated million significant damage storm rainfall extended louisiana east coast florida far north north_carolina eastern georgia near storm dropped precipitation causing flooding airfields canals | Tropical Storm Debbie (1965) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
7765_HurricaneErin(2001) | hurricane erin hurricane erin longest lived hurricane atlantic hurricane season sixth tropical depression fifth tropical storm hurricane erin developed tropical wave september strengthening mph tropical storm moved west northwest wind shear weakened erin caused dissipate september remnants organized tropical depression day erin strengthened hurricane september moving northwestward latest date hurricane season hurricane diana september erin quickly intensified reached peak winds mph later september closest approach erin passed miles east northeast bermuda near peak intensity subsequently weakened turned east trough turned erin northeast passing east newfoundland extratropical september extratropical remnant continued northeastward lost identity near greenland september passed miles east caused little damage effects island large swells hurricane produced rough surf rip currents east_coast united_states newfoundland erin dropped moderate amounts rain gusty winds damage reported path erin caused casualties injuries minor damage meteorological history tropical wave moved coast africa august immediately displayed signs tropical cyclone formation development deep convection curved rainbands organization continued late august dvorak classifications began system august passing south cape_verde islands system stopped organization trend convection sporadic system poorly organized moved westward mph environmental conditions remained favorable september cloud pattern better organized low level circulation quickly developed following increase convection low level circulation estimated system developed tropical depression late september located miles east lesser antilles located south mid level ridge depression moved west northwest weak moderate upper level wind shear system depression gradually organized intensified tropical storm erin september erin favorable upper level outflow developing convection inner core storm remained disorganized storm slowly strengthened attained initial peak intensity mph located miles east lesser antilles favorable conditions expected allow erin continue strengthen reach winds mph upper level low northwest erin produced strong vertical shear storm erin quickly weakened low level circulation exposed southwest deep convection shear slightly september allowing erin briefly strengthen storm remained disorganized following increase southwesterly wind shear erin began weakening trend september erin weakened tropical depression hours later low level circulation dissipated remnant low pressure area continued west northwest september system gradually produced deep convection surface circulation redeveloped northern portion remnants erin system developed tropical depression late september located miles north northwest previously dissipated depression moved north northeast turned north northwest regained tropical storm status september erin steadily intensified convection cloud pattern better organized september september erin intensified hurricane located miles mile wide eye developed erin quickly strengthened september reach peak intensity mph sources claim erin little stronger shortly reaching peak intensity erin passed miles east northeast bermuda closest approach island hurricane maintained peak strength hours slowly weakening weakening trend slower usual warmer usual water temperatures late september erin weakened category hurricane multiple short wave weakened western portion subtropical ridge september erin turned east strengthening mid- upper level trough eastern canada turned hurricane northeast gradually accelerated forward motion september weakening strong tropical storm erin passed east newfoundland convection gradually diminished moved north atlantic_ocean later september erin extratropical extratropical storm continued northeastward crossing southern greenland erin merged high latitude cyclonic flow east greenland september impact preparations hurricane appeared pose threat bermuda government issued hurricane watch hours erin closest approach watch upgraded hurricane warning initial forecasts indicated erin pass miles island result ferry bus transport suspended officials prepared school emergency shelter people threat hurricane cancelled flights bermuda international airport hundreds travellers cruise ships cargo ships cancelled delayed arrivals strongest winds erin remained east island result highest winds island peaked mph moderate winds downed trees power lines leaving dozens homes power hours prolonged strong waves resulted coastal beach erosion large waves broke boat men swam rough seas prevent yacht running aground storm produced rainfall island flooding reported little structural damage occurred bermuda reported injuries casualties swells erin produced rip currents north_carolina coastline waves expected reach feet height officials national_hurricane_center cautioned authorities residents monitor rough seas erin produced moderate winds newfoundland including maximum sustained wind report mph gust mph storm produced moderate amounts precipitation peaking inches coast passage storm led wave heights feet offshore recorded wave height feet damage reported canada | Hurricane Erin (2001) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
7854_1940NovaScotiahurricane | nova scotia hurricane nova scotia hurricane swept areas atlantic_canada mid september fifth tropical cyclone fourth hurricane year formed tropical depression east lesser antilles september time weather observations area sparse formation disturbance gradually intensified early formative stages attaining tropical storm strength september strengthening hurricane north puerto_rico occurred days later shortly hurricane northward reached peak intensity following day category hurricane maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg cyclone steadily weakened making landfall nova scotia september winds mph moving later day storm transitioned extratropical cyclone remnant system curved eastward passed newfoundland dissipating atlantic september hurricane caused numerous shipping incidents notably swedish freighter cape_hatteras north_carolina september boat incidents resulted deaths hurricane brought strong winds tropical storm force snow areas new_england atlantic_canada strong storm surge peaking average sunk damaged ships inundated cities new_brunswick waves hurt fishing industry nova scotia strong winds disrupted power services winds severely damaged crops roughly half apple production lost storm resulting million economic losses strong winds new_brunswick caused moderate severe damage additional damages crops occurred overall hurricane caused fatalities united_states new_brunswick meteorological history origins system traced tropical depression roughly midway lesser antilles west coast africa utc september initially believed developed september disturbance found formed earlier post season based data international comprehensive ocean atmosphere data set early developmental stages disturbance remained tropical depression little change intensity utc september intensified tropical storm east lesser antilles closer islands ships reported quickly intensifying tropical cyclone low barometric pressures strong winds heavy thunderstorms activity occurred east center utc september storm intensified equivalent modern day category hurricane north puerto_rico following day hurricane began northward attaining category intensity utc numerous vessels vicinity reported hurricane force winds observed minimum peripheral pressure mbar hpa inhg lowest observed pressure associated hurricane time storm maximum sustained winds mph maintained duration category system progressing rapidly northerly latitudes storm weakened category hurricane utc september day warm fronts began extending eastward cyclone wind field expanded size indicating start extratropical transition utc hurricane landfall near nova scotia winds mph storm fully transitioned extratropical cyclone utc september gulf system turned eastward causing ashore newfoundland north evening september passing island extratropical storm atlantic_ocean gradually weakened dissipating september preparations impact offshore united_states initially perceived potential threat bahamas florida westward motion hurricane curved northward september evacuation procedures despite storm change track united_states weather_bureau cautioned shipping interests outlying islands bahamas forced postpone flights new_york_city portugal storm hurricane weather_bureau advised caution areas new_england coast particularly massachusetts strong winds waves anticipated storm warnings posted coastal areas north_carolina maine september warnings discontinued hurricane passed warned areas september strong waves produced hurricane disabled swedish freighter time located east cape_hatteras north_carolina ship initially route rio_de_janeiro carrying cargo result stranded ship president roosevelt forced divert course order render aid united_states_coast_guard sent order provide assistance addition coast guard plane dispatched north_carolina ships remained standby monitor hours conditions considered safe tow stricken ship shore fishing vessels capsized new_york incidents resulting fatality cabin cruiser sent rescue occupants capsized boat disrupted rough seas ship later able rescue surviving crew members numerous small craft long_island signaled distress calls strong waves offshore eventually passing east new_england storm large size resulted heavy rainfall near massachusetts weather station island reported maximum sustained winds mph maine weather station recorded minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg wind speeds mph maine power lines downed damaging communications strong winds caused fires later extinguished schooner ran aground port coast hurricane produced slight northern areas state nova scotia hurricane damage occurred nova scotia storm landfall early september case united_states east_coast rough seas generated hurricane caused ship incidents tides average high sea level inundated areas rest nova scotia creating temporary island process home city flooded waves destroyed rough seas halifax damaged boat destroyed strong waves grounded schooner damaging wharf boat houses barn toppled wharf washed away north near british steamer stranded directly result storm surge boats lake near severely damaged strong winds felt nova scotia winds peaked mph strongest winds observed canadian province storm gusts mph trees uprooted result strong winds tree fell home damaging home roof damaged garage lodge blown barn associated equipment destroyed strong winds blew numerous communication lines disrupting services nova scotia downed wires halifax caused fire buildings traffic city disrupted winds addition infrastructure crops heavily damaged grain corn plantations damaged grain crops saw heavy losses important agricultural region western nova scotia barrels lost resulting million damages lost apple production accounted roughly half entire apple yield agricultural region despite hurricane rapid movement storm produced heavy rainfall halifax rain reported duration hurricane rain fell hour period new_brunswick damage hurricane comparatively new_brunswick nova scotia considerable rough seas impacted ships offshore province disrupting industry groups fishermen went missing later found thousands traps damaged destroyed hundreds boats set sunk boats lost man lost live storm wharf washed away boats sunk destroyed rising inundated bridge crossing water bridge crossing bridge damaged area damaged resulting thousands dollars damages inland winds caused agricultural damage winds peaked mph airport strong winds disrupted power services streets blocked trees blown strong winds offshore destroyed tree fell result winds causing considerable damage grain apple crops destroyed chimneys toppled flying debris injured people power outages greatly affected city high waves conjunction strong gusts scattered boats nearby tents sussex military camp destroyed hurricane effects resulted car accident injured people fatalities confirmed new_brunswick person went missing later presumed dead | 1940 Nova Scotia hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
7955_HurricaneGladys(1975) | hurricane hurricane tropical cyclone united_states observed radar atlantic basin hurricane seventh named storm fifth hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed tropical wave miles southwest cape_verde september initially tropical depression failed strengthened significantly warm sea surface temperatures low wind shear tropical storm september despite entering unfavorable environment miles east northern leeward_islands category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind september shortly storm area favorable strengthening eventually defined eye visible satellite imagery storm tracked east bahamas curve north began time anticyclone developed atop cyclone subsequently allowed rapidly intensify category hurricane reaching maximum sustained winds mph october began weaken passed close newfoundland merging large extratropical cyclone day effects system east_coast united_states minimal heavy rainfall rough seas reported newfoundland strong winds light precipitation observed meteorological history september tropical wave emerged atlantic_ocean western coast africa disturbance followed tropical wave hurricane days later turning west near 11th parallel based estimates dvorak technique wave designated tropical depression utc september favorable conditions low wind shear warm sea surface temperatures depression strengthened tropical storm named national_hurricane_center nhc september tropical storm slowly intensified winds increased mph storm moved west northwest september strengthened category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale despite strong wind shear storm maintained minimal hurricane status early september barometric pressure increased inhg nhc notes briefly weakened tropical storm time passing trough generated wind shear storm began strengthen moving miles north puerto_rico september winds storm increased mph time eye clearly visible satellite imagery holding steady hours storm ridge october began undergo rapid deepening category hurricane utc category hurricane following day early october storm strengthened category hurricane utc october hurricane_hunters measured maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg moving northeast hurricane hunters soon observed pressure mbar inhg making intense high latitude storms observed despite distance cape_hatteras system briefly observed radar hurricanes time seen radar continental united_states storm weakened slightly downgraded category hurricane early october accelerating unusually high speeds passed miles southeast newfoundland october storm finally merged large extratropical cyclone october observation preparations impact atlantic_ocean hurricane hunter aircraft flew october research mission mission study storm use information improve operations defunct strongest storm threaten east_coast united_states hurricane initially expected threaten nhc forecast storm landfall east_coast united_states days hurricane watch issued north_carolina october extending cape watch discontinued pulled away storm considered threat nation residents began laying filling cars fuel anticipation possible evacuation united_states_coast_guard sent plane equipped warn fishermen hurricane despite warnings fishermen went cape point near cape_hatteras increased feeding activities fish rough seas small crafts advised stay water residents evacuated hotels united_states_coast_guard servicemen stationed lighthouse cape_hatteras evacuated passing road closed waves cyclone moved northward effects storm north_carolina minimal tracking rapidly southeast newfoundland light rainfall observed including precipitation strong winds reported island | Hurricane Gladys (1975) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
7967_HurricaneIgor | hurricane hurricane destructive tropical cyclone strike canadian island newfoundland record originated broad area low pressure moved west coast africa september tracking slowly westward developed tropical depression september strengthened tropical storm shortly higher wind shear temporarily halted intensification following days september explosive intensification took place reached category status saffir simpson hurricane wind scale time begun prolonged turn western periphery subtropical ridge peaking winds mph cyclone began enter area unfavorable continued strengthening gradually weakened bermuda minimal hurricane september turning northeastward system began extratropical transition completed shortly striking southern newfoundland remnants later absorbed extratropical cyclone september open ocean large swells produced hurricane caused deaths people caribbean united_states passing west bermuda minimal hurricane damage limited primarily trees power lines roughly residences having lost electricity total losses territory usd newfoundland damage wrought extreme claimed worst seen areas large stretches roadways completely washed severe flooding including portion approximately communities region person killed damage costs amounted record million storm wake military personnel deployed assist recovery efforts aid distribution meteorological history hurricane identified broad area low pressure accompanying tropical wave western africa early september tracking nearly west system emerged september gradual development took place convection thunderstorm activity consolidated center utc september low deemed sufficiently organized classified tropical depression situated roughly southeast attaining gale force winds hours later depression intensified tropical storm subsequently named national_hurricane_center nhc development quickly ceased named nearby disturbance produced moderate wind shear storm displacing convection center embedded monsoon trough eastern atlantic system maintained slow westward track weakened tropical depression september intensification resumed following day shear dominant steering factor shifted mid ridge north remain remainder cyclone existence contrary earlier movement storm forward motion markedly increased following development intermittent eye feature steady convection center strengthened hurricane utc september classified hurricane underwent explosive intensification following hours time satellite observations indicated storm winds increased mph mph barometric pressure decreased mbar hpa inhg near end phase forecasters nhc predicted attain category status highest classification saffir simpson hurricane wind scale symmetrical wide eye deep convection spiral banding maintained category intensity nearly days minor fluctuations took place period multiple eyewall replacement cycles occurred cycles hurricane estimated reached peak strength utc september winds mph estimated pressure mbar hpa inhg time began northwestward track executed prolonged shaped curve atlantic_ocean passing roughly northeast leeward_islands september gradually weakened experienced increased wind shear dry air intrusion following days storm large tropical storm force winds covering area wide bias intensity forecasts nhc showed storm strike bermuda major hurricane weakening marked anticipated time center neared territory september winds decreased mph closest approach bermuda utc passing roughly west northwest north began undergo extratropical transition turned northeastward deep convection longer consistently center data hurricane_hunters continued support hurricane intensity accelerating leading edge trough storm intensified zone neared newfoundland interaction systems allowed hurricane strengthen despite moving decreasing sea surface temperatures utc september landfall near winds mph slightly higher hours earlier shortly storm completed transition extratropical cyclone fully embedded zone turning northwestward greenland remnants absorbed extratropical cyclone september preparations impact cape_verde leeward_islands forming near prompted issuance tropical storm watches southern islands september storm passed relatively close region minimal effects recorded cyclone tracked away cape_verde watches discontinued september miles leeward_islands produced large swells averaging height september large breaking waves higher prolonged period event resulted minor coastal flooding person drowned near beach resort overcome large swells similar conditions affected puerto_rico person drowned occasions flooded surf damage took place nearby haiti devastating earthquake january officials warned residents possible relocation tent cities safer areas orange alert declared country indicating heavy rains result flooding portions greater antilles affected large swells rip currents days approached bermuda united_states closest approach united_states brought land large circulation produced significant swells entire east_coast high surf advisories issued long_island new_york waves affected area rip currents florida pulled people sea later rescued person drowned north_carolina overwhelmed rough surf new_jersey coastline waves averaging dangerous rip currents reported bermuda long seen track bermuda finally placed hurricane watch september threat imminent later day watch upgraded warning hurricane force winds anticipated impact islands following hours remained place nearly days battered bermuda following passage hurricane winds advisory changed tropical storm warning early september discontinued later day government closed schools september anticipation evacuation plans place local high school converted shelter residents felt unsafe homes residents boarded structures order protect windows tourists island wanting escape storm left week arrival additionally british royal_navy vessel helicopter stationed offshore assist recovery efforts storm passed prior arrival fears enormous hurricane worse hurricane territory fears resulted forecasts national_hurricane_center indicated storm strike bermuda category hurricane following post storm analysis found forecast model consensus storm future intensity effects observed bermuda days relatively little rain fell highest winds proved significant factor sustained winds reached mph gusts peaked mph unofficial station additionally storm surge took place combined tides produce storm tide storm arrived island airport shut earlier originally planned threat tornadoes initial fears left relatively little damage bermuda significant impact downed trees cut power residents emergency rescues storm injuries took place causeway bridge connecting george islands main island bermuda sustained minor damage leaving lane closed days waves battered coast breaking ships rocks officials bermuda stated biggest loss tourism revenue following mass exodus prior hurricane arrival islands damage storm canada september roughly day prior arrival atlantic_canada issued tropical storm watches warnings southern newfoundland french territory following day issued hurricane watch eastern northern coasts sustained hurricane force winds recorded parts island warnings issued stronger expected intensification storm transitioned extratropical cyclone early september advisories discontinued moved away region response storm arrival schools closed flights delayed canceled international airport offshore oil rig personnel evacuated near coast newfoundland september comparison hurricane earl weeks earlier substantially media attention given attributed possibility going sea combination stationary significant moisture hurricane resulted unprecedented rainfall parts eastern newfoundland leading widespread flooding estimated fallen september confirmed rain fell ranking tropical cyclone canadian history widespread nature heavy rains ranked storm year event similar rainfall winds eastern newfoundland exacerbated interaction near center tracked sustained winds mph gusts mph battered area records sustained winds gusts broken noted year event powerful winter storms taken account coast produced storm tide additionally offshore waves reached immense heights measured reported wave data subject analysis verify significant impacts attributed torrential rains led excessive runoff flash flooding rivers rose record levels roads washed entire bridges homes portions roads destroyed instances flood waters higher entire homes response widespread floods warned residents power afternoon september turn main electrical panel water enters basement evacuated boat storm rising water roads small town portions evacuated similar circumstances state emergency declared town water sewage lines broke flooding downed power lines sparked fires storm firefighters injuries roughly communities temporarily isolated roads leading severely damaged washed overall damage roadways regarded minister emergency section severely eroded leaving large main population newfoundland rest island bridge left people cut rest island public infrastructure losses estimated excess million mainly attributed roadways man killed collapsed flooding swept sea addition flood damage hurricane force winds downed trees power lines large areas homes damaged varying degrees estimated residences left electricity region small coastal community bight sustained significant wind damage entire fishing sheds air east_coast hiking trail estimated trees downed losses hurricane placed million ranking cyclone newfoundland history aftermath wake state emergency declared communities newfoundland mayor towns affected remarked seen violent storm families involved storm induced destruction relocated evacuation shelters electricity gradually restored residents days hurricane passage regain power light widespread damage personnel canadian military brought recovery efforts military operation known operation duration emergency phase immediate aftermath initial deployment soldiers vehicles arrived september new_brunswick arrived newfoundland ships fleet helicopters called distribution emergency aid military set temporary bridges long term plans reconstruction operation enabled partial repairs buildings simultaneously emergency personnel surveyed roughly roads newfoundland september government officials stated months cleanup efforts finish days storm towns isolated progress temporary road reconstruction slowly allocation military aid continued october number scene personnel began decrease days earlier roughly month storm benefit concert held concert raised storm relief night late october government newfoundland allocated funds workers lost jobs fish processing plants damaged union leaders claimed assistance insufficient accounted work hours following year discussions plant parent company decided permanently shut operations december numerous insurance claims reaching million early november following hurricane landfall course recovery phase complaints including concerns lodged church ministers relief funds victims storm distributed fast overall process taking long roughly months hurricane work permanent reconstruction roadways began areas january received million worth donations residents affected hurricane roughly half distributed point additional pledged donors june federal document detailing actions province officials released public outcry residents affected storm main complaint raised related delay accepting federal aid despite severity damage email sent september nation emergency relayed local emergency services reported worst disaster deal stated requests federal aid nearly year passage weather spotted near north scotland september early october newfoundland struck tropical cyclone hurricane weaker storm caused damage expected destroyed infrastructure repaired wake mayor criticized government officials increasing size repairs especially account flooding retirement extensive damage newfoundland retired spring request atlantic hurricane canada report stated storm parallel island history second time requested hurricane retired hurricane juan hurricane considered probable future cyclones region having illustrated residents immune hurricanes impacts replaced | Hurricane Igor | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
8195_HurricaneAlex(2004) | hurricane alex hurricane alex named storm hurricane major hurricane atlantic hurricane season storm season alex formed unusually late season fifth latest developed interaction upper level low weak surface trough july east jacksonville florida moved northeastward strengthened attain winds mph passing miles outer banks coast alex strengthened reached peak mph winds coast new_england hurricanes reach category status north caused scare hurricane force direct hit devastated hurricane year earlier hurricane produced light damage primarily flooding high winds houses damaged numerous cars disabled flooding damage totaled million usd alex produced strong waves rip tides east_coast united_states causing death injuries meteorological history weak surface trough located west upper level low developed convection east bahamas july tropical wave entered area days later resulting increase convective organization area conditions favorable tropical cyclone formation sped northwest steadily organized developing surface area low pressure 30th july system continued organize developed located miles east jacksonville florida depression drifted system remained weak large circulation lack deep convection near center center relocated south closer center approaching upper level trough shear system allowing depression intensify tropical storm alex august trough caused alex increase forward motion northeast deep convection continued build center low shear warm waters alex intensified hurricane august located miles southeast north_carolina cyclone continued strengthen attained category status hours hurricane hurricane approached coming miles cape_hatteras later 3rd western portion eyewall passed center remained offshore alex turned east northeast passing response embedded west southwesterly flow hurricane briefly weakened category warm waters water temperatures remained normal resulting alex intensifying mph major hurricane august located miles south halifax nova scotia low vertical shear favorable conditions alex remained category hurricane passing cooler waters late 5th miles south newfoundland alex rapidly weakened tropical storm status august later 6th alex extratropical miles east newfoundland lost identity shortly preparations initially forecasters believed alex remain weak advisory storm predicted landfall minimal tropical storm strengthening evident national_hurricane_center issued hurricane warning oregon inlet hours hurricane conditions experienced addition tropical storm warning existed north_carolina coastline alex paralleled state despite tropical storm warnings tourists remained planned leave alex track closer stronger evacuations ordered officials recommended residents precautions approaching hurricane national_weather_service issued flash flood watch day hurricane moved past service issued flash flooding warnings counties day hurricane closest approach preparation hurricane closed evacuated national_park_service closed cape point impact drifting coast florida alex produced rip currents strong waves north_carolina coast resulting rescues surf moving storm surge feet occurred sound flooding worst hurricane nineteen years earlier waters rose feet normal rainfall directly coast amounted inches experienced inches maximum sustained winds peaked mph gusts peaked mph beach erosion minor north_carolina coastline exception erosion significant cape fear experienced minor beach erosion erosion combined high waves washed portion roadway heavy rainfall disabled cars flooded nearly strong wind gusts left buildings power places restored days storm wind storm surge damaged houses buildings damage amounted million usd days storm passed man drowned strong rip currents waves direct casualty storm alex outer rainbands produced heavy rainfall virginia peaking inches center state rainfall caused localized flooding reported damage state delaware rip currents produced storm injured people young children rescued trapped new_jersey strong surf rip currents hospitalized swimmers alex extratropical remnants sank pink lady carrying british rowers attempting break record fastest crossing newfoundland cornwall rescued danish cargo ship injuries limited mild concussion case rowers roughly weeks miles destination group track break record days days aftermath records officials ordered evacuation thousands tourists stayed believing keeping tourists island hinder cleanup efforts tourists evacuated school buses rent car needed tourists evacuated ferry swan quarter boarded school buses taken nearby rent available cars find accommodations island opened visitors august days storm passed evacuation ordered friday following week storm threatened hit officials requested aid national_guard cleanup process ready clear roads storm exited area alex marked fifth latest start hurricane season latest start hurricane season hurricane season forming august alex second hurricane record reached category strength north latitude storm hurricane ellen atlantic hurricane season alex stronger hurricanes major hurricane category higher status canadian waters | Hurricane Alex (2004) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
8384_1945Homesteadhurricane | homestead hurricane homestead hurricane intense tropical cyclone strike state florida ninth tropical storm hurricane major hurricane season developed east northeast leeward_islands september moving west northwestward storm major hurricane september system moved turks islands following day september later day storm peaked category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale winds mph late september hurricane landfall southern homestead damage winds mph hurricane began weaken moving florida falling category intensity hours landfall late september eventually curved north northeastward approached east coast florida late september storm emerged atlantic near weakened tropical storm early following day cyclone landfall near georgia south_carolina state line later september system continued weaken transitioned extratropical cyclone near border north_carolina virginia early september storm caused significant damage deaths turks islands bahamas florida hardest hit area city homestead destroyed richmond naval air station fire ignited storm burned worth million usd state strong winds destroyed residences damaged homes people died including fire chief richmond station east homestead completely destroyed base hurricane winds miles hour tore buildings enlisted housing facilities nurses dormitory destroyed roof ripped later building base laundry fire station declared total losses remaining aircraft tossed like leaves carolinas storm produced heavy rainfall causing flash flooding particularly north_carolina overall hurricane resulted fatalities million damage meteorological history hurricane observed september east northeast lesser antilles time winds estimated mph later day hurricane hunters recorded peripheral winds mph moving quickly west northwest hurricane quickly intensified passing north puerto_rico reaching equivalent modern day major hurricane winds mph strength based hurricane hunters mission reporting flight level winds mph passing north hispaniola hurricane turned moved bahamas approaching passing utc september station island observed barometric pressure mbar inhg passage nearby town reported winds mph moving bahamas hurricane turned northwest smaller average storm continued intensifying moving southeastern florida utc september hurricane landfall half hour later struck florida mainland center passed close hour landfall central barometric pressure mbar inhg recorded observation suggested landfall pressure mbar inhg based small size peak winds mph equivalent category current saffir simpson hurricane wind scale estimate backed gust mph reef light hurricane weakened florida curving north north northeast proximity water passage limited substantial weakening hurricane force winds spread florida storm emerged western atlantic near late september utc day hurricane weakened tropical storm status hours later landfall near border georgia south_carolina winds mph continuing southeast united_states storm extratropical near border north_carolina virginia midday september initially maintained tropical storm force winds hurricane weakened gale force september near philadelphia storm continued rapidly northeast moving new_england coast maine turning east late september storm moved nova_scotia passing southeast newfoundland day observed late september dissipating east newfoundland preparations hurricane warnings initially issued leeward_islands cyclone passed north lesser antilles advance storm aircraft evacuated miami florida hundreds planes left vulnerable locations residents advised advisories florida bahamas northern cuba september hurricane force winds expected affect areas florida hurricane warnings accordingly released region storm warnings extended north melbourne tampa military personnel sought shelter race track residents boarded homes evacuated coastal areas public structures boats utilized transport people barrier islands small secured head united_states weather bureau stated storm miami miss worst reported people sought shelter services storm local officials cape_hatteras north_carolina georgia ordered evacuations coastal locations impact bahamas turks islands people killed hurricane demolished quarters structures grand island remaining intact buildings damaged cyclone produced heavy damage long_island damages reported nassau peak gusts estimated near mph nassau storm daily initiated fund offer aid residents turks islands south florida peak gusts estimated near mph army air base homestead strong winds destroyed residences state homes received damages miami gusts reached mph damages minimal snapped power lines compared communities southern nearly people injured richmond naval air station fire ignited storm affecting worth million destroying planes automobiles damages miami area estimated million additional fire destroyed furniture factory tile manufacturing plant northwestern portion downtown miami death reported area fire chief richmond fire department required death recorded schooner ran aground present day florida killing chief engineer homestead flooded underwater floor city hall fire department completely flooded nearly residences destroyed historical building collapsed local church winds florida keys hundreds residences damaged station collapsed crop losses estimated million harvest destroyed people died state minor reports damage reported reporting mph wind gust charleston south_carolina strong winds caused high waves storm arrived low tide produced modest damage rainfall peaked inches south_carolina heavy precipitation caused damage streets inland system produced heavy rainfall north_carolina peaking inches north_carolina period covering september september rain led saturated grounds allowing new water spill streams crop fields dwellings flooded near levels rose record heights towns exceeded flood stage levels broken dams produced significant flash floods deaths reported economic losses extensive new_jersey remnants system produced winds mph major damage reported aftermath aftermath storm red_cross workers activated response cyclone force german prisoner wars laborers participated cleanup process | 1945 Homestead hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
8405_HurricaneDolly(1996) | hurricane hurricane caused flooding mexico august fourth named storm hurricane season developed tropical wave west southwest jamaica august initially tropical depression system strengthened tropical storm hours later headed westward intensified category hurricane late august landfall near system weakened tropical depression august later day early august emerged quickly strengthened tropical storm storm deepened upgraded hurricane midday august simultaneously peaked winds mph time struck veracruz quickly weakened tropical depression early august remained intact crossing mexico dissipated august storm brought heavy rainfall mexico peaking inches flooding destroyed large widespread flooding occurred river area overflowed banks hundreds homes destroyed displacing people large scale evacuations occurred fled homes area communications power outages reported far west mexico fourteen fatalities reported including veracruz additionally people left missing outer bands brought rainfall southern texas caused minor flooding beneficial drought conditions state meteorological history large tropical wave elongated trough low pressure emerged atlantic_ocean west coast africa august deep convection associated wave entered atlantic showers thunderstorms remained minimal days system tracked westward reaching eastern caribbean_sea deep convection redeveloped failed persist wave reached area southwest jamaica august time reconnaissance aircraft flight indicated low mid level circulation system weak classify dvorak technique center fix reconnaissance flight satellite imagery ship observing winds mph system classified tropical depression utc august situated west southwest jamaica initially poorly defined circulation depression moved west northwestward developed near mid upper level anticyclone conditions favorable intensification system tropical storm utc august convection organized storm strengthened category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale hours later utc august landfall near located northeast winds mph early following day hurricane weakened tropical storm tropical depression hours later late august emerged satellite imagery indicating convection displaced south center circulation system soon began regaining tropical storm intensity utc august early following day cyclone began turning westward utc august hurricane attained peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg simultaneously hurricane landfall veracruz hours moving inland weakened tropical storm early august system deteriorated tropical depression remained intact crossing mexico emerged pacific_ocean hours later reclassified eastern pacific tropical cyclone dissipated west preparations utc august tropical storm warning issued tropical storm watch placed cuba hours later tropical storm warning effect belize mexican border august tropical storm watch discontinued cuba system moving away area utc tropical storm warning issued del hour later tropical storm warning upgraded hurricane warning utc august warnings south discontinued hours later august tropical storm warnings east discontinued shortly tropical storm warning east removed warnings mexico discontinued utc august entered august hurricane watch action veracruz areas utc hours later watch hurricane warning landfall utc august remaining warnings removed peninsula airports ports closed regularly scheduled bus routes canceled locations prepared serve shelter large scale evacuations necessary authorities ordered evacuation families dozens oil gas wells owned evacuated evacuated people oil platform farther north approximately people evacuated low lying areas flood prone locations general francisco international airport closed day august total ports closed texas officials purchased satellite generators released prisoners fear newly built jail withstand hurricane impact belize mexico inches rain fell central belize storm passed north precipitation fell flooding large areas farmland total homes destroyed damaged fishermen left missing near location storm second landfall streets fallen trees branches utility poles billboards additionally roads inundated water leaving impassable nearby people fled homes shelter flooding death occurred woman crushed tree fell house deaths occurred veracruz ship near person caught offshore landslides northern left roads impassable communities hundreds homes destroyed leaving people homeless severe damage coast northeast mexico storm caused fatalities including city place rainfall received hour period observed rain high rainfall recordings recorded received rain south storm path precipitation peaked guerrero making tropical cyclone record guerrero fatalities occurred people stepped water electrified downed power line weather related traffic accident according newspaper reports people died storm passage additional people reported missing texas far united_states managed bring heavy rain high winds southern texas weekly rainfall totals reached daily rainfall measurements august august high respectively new daily record beach island national closed high tides began flooding beaches john kennedy causeway facilities remained open tornado spawned near damaging homes later passing north inflicted impact dwellings knocked trees signs | Hurricane Dolly (1996) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
8512_1924Cubahurricane | cuba hurricane cuba hurricane earliest officially classified hurricane saffir simpson scale formed october western caribbean slowly organizing tracked northwestward october attained hurricane status east yucatán_peninsula subsequently executed small loop october hurricane began undergoing rapid deepening day reached estimated peak intensity mph shortly struck extreme western cuba peak intensity strongest hurricane record hit country later hurricane weakened greatly striking southwestern florida winds mph sparsely populated region crossing state weakened tropical storm status accelerating east northeastward absorbed cold october south bermuda western caribbean_sea developing storm produced heavy rainfall increased winds strong winds western cuba caused severe damage small towns nearly destroyed people killed country later hurricane brought heavy rainfall southern florida caused flooding crop damage damage light state casualties meteorological history october tropical depression observed western caribbean_sea eastern honduras coast large weak tropical cyclone moving slowly northwestward gradually intensifying october estimated depression attained tropical storm status strengthening steady day storm reached hurricane status southeast time began execute small loop east coast yucatán_peninsula october hurricane completed loop winds increased mph major hurricane category saffir simpson hurricane scale strength point based subsequent analysis peripheral recordings atmospheric pressure maximum sustained winds ships land stations beginning late october tracked north northeastward cuba hurricane underwent rapid deepening evidenced ship wind report mph wind report initially thought peak intensity cyclone subsequent research confirmed deepening based low pressures recorded region ship radius maximum winds reported reading mbar ship found mbar high resulting pressure mbar additionally station land reported pressure mbar inhg based readings estimated hurricane attained minimum central pressure mbar near western coast cuba suggested peak winds mph late october hurricane landfall extreme western cuba director havana believed hurricane severe experienced latitudes exiting cuba gulf_of_mexico hurricane weakened greatly october passed short distance west florida early october hurricane moved winds mph cyclone weakened turned eastward state deteriorating tropical storm status passed near miami accelerated east northeastward moving bahamas gradually weakening storm interacted approaching cold late october transitioned extratropical cyclone shortly absorbed impact records developing tropical cyclone storm produced increased winds lower pressures coast honduras heavy rainfall occurred jamaica causing street flooding mudslides little damage reported communications railway travel storm brushed eastern belize located coast producing inches rainfall light winds extreme western cuba damage severe strong winds likened impact tornado severe damage reported location dozen people killed injured nearly building town severely damaged heavy losses occurred tobacco crop western hurricane destroyed communication links center capital city havana recorded southerly winds mph minimum pressure mbar inhg country hurricane capsized ships primarily fishing vessels death toll country estimated days storm cuban president authorized relief aid send hurricane victims days prior striking florida outer circulation began producing rainfall state storm warnings issued east west coastlines northward later hurricane warnings issued area schools tampa area closed storm expected ashore hurricane affected florida passed west sustained winds mph gusts mph reported little damage occurred region limited downed trees advance warning advised ships remain port residents secure property later hurricane moved ashore sparsely populated region southwestern florida damage reported communications temporarily cut deaths reported heavy rainfall reported path location accumulated inches hour period established new day rainfall record state station miami recorded inches wind gusts area approached hurricane force combination winds rain damaged local citrus crop rainfall flooded streets homes commercial buildings miami area hundreds people left telephone access impact reported bahamas hurricanes determined hurricane attained winds mph making category saffir simpson hurricane scale hurricane earliest known attained intensity hurricane previously thought earliest storm intensity record landfall cuba category status hurricane hit country thought struck category status storm existed prior start atlantic hurricane database steamship recorded atmospheric pressure mbar inhg storm lowest pressure recorded atlantic hurricane breaking previous record mbar inhg atlantic hurricane record storm lasted cuba hurricane pressure mbar inhg reported reading mbar inhg remains lowest pressure recorded land cuba | 1924 Cuba hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
8564_HurricaneAudrey | hurricane hurricane extremely destructive tropical cyclone primarily impacted areas june named storm hurricane annual hurricane season formed june tropical wave moved developing quickly recorded tropical depression status situated favorable conditions tropical development quickly strengthened reaching hurricane status hours classified tropical cyclone moving generally northwards continued strengthen approached united_states gulf_coast june hurricane reached peak sustained winds mph making major hurricane time minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg hurricane landfall intensity mouth cameron louisiana later day causing unprecedented destruction region inland rapidly weakened turned extratropical louisiana june fully dissipating june prior making landfall severely disrupted offshore drilling operations gulf_of_mexico damages offshore oil facilities estimated million caused destruction near border texas louisiana landfall hurricane strong winds resulted widespread property damage power outages resulted strong winds typical tropical cyclones destruction coast result hurricane strong storm surge rapid deepening prior landfall hurricane storm surge reported peaked high helping coastal areas damage surge extended inland rough seas killed people offshore boat inland louisiana storm spawned tornadoes causing additional damage hurricane dropped heavy rainfall peaking near louisiana louisiana texas impacted damages totaled million moving inland transitioning extratropical cyclone caused additional damage interior united_states storm produced tornadoes mississippi alabama causing losses killing people moved northeast moisture associated extratropical remnants weather producing record rainfall peaked paris illinois resultant flooding resulted fatalities united_states storm brought strong winds causing additional damage north canada people killed ontario quebec strong winds torrential rainfall disrupted transportation services quebec people killed montreal area making deadliest hurricane strike canadian province recorded history storm considered worst storm strike quebec years united_states killed people majority cameron parish louisiana final death total known damage totaled million country time fifth hurricane recorded later retired usage atlantic hurricane meteorological history june ill defined tropical wave moved caribbean_sea yucatán_peninsula system difficult trace report june mexico confirmed presence low pressure area later evening shrimp boat reported sustained winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg disturbance developed large trough extended low gulf_of_mexico systems resulting intensification situated area high sea surface temperatures approximately region favorable upper level divergence tropical disturbance rapidly deepened overnight system declared tropical depression early june stationary southern gulf_of_mexico aircraft reconnaissance mission storm june revealed system intensified hurricane reporting winds mph time located approximately southeast texas attaining hurricane status began slowly northward response upper levels atmosphere continued reconnaissance missions storm revealed developed structure indicating system increasingly powerful observation close storm center point landfall tanker encountered hurricane western eyewall utc june time pressure mbar hpa inhg measured according hurricane database attained winds mph shortly passing tanker making category modern day saffir simpson hurricane scale utc june eye landfall mouth cameron louisiana adjustments strength hurricane winds previously thought approximately mph later research showed maximum sustained winds reached mph maintaining eye inland dramatically weakened transitioned extratropical cyclone turned northeastward louisiana reached tennessee hpa inhg low point system interacted wave extending polar near chicago illinois subsequently intensified curving northward later northwestward extratropical low system attained pressure hpa inhg moved near rapid deepening extratropical cyclone stated similar hurricane point system producing hurricane force winds new_york reporting gusts mph june system cyclone eventually absorbed circulation southern quebec preparations impact aftermath soon retired hurricane use left million usd damage fatalities eastern texas western louisiana ranked sixth deadliest hurricane hit united_states mainland accurate record keeping began future hurricane caused fatalities united_states katrina gulf_of_mexico mobile drilling rig sank suffering damage pulled loose running aground damage offshore oil facilities totaled million dollars texas louisiana shortly classified tropical cyclone united_states weather_bureau advised ships path storm exercise caution small craft remain port june addition weather_bureau requested texas louisiana issue hurricane watches coasts requested watches later succeeded hurricane warning entire louisiana coast later day warning later extended westward include areas texas coast south texas northwest storm warnings issued upper texas coast north galveston texas southeast storm warnings issued coastal areas western border mississippi pensacola florida warnings remained posted landfall small craft warnings issued day coastal areas texas pensacola florida residents exposed low lying areas urged evacuate potential high damaging storm surge evacuation procedures texas began june starting residents area power lines act emergency supply event mass evacuation louisiana schools set emergency shelters residents urged evacuate island isolated mainland hurricane year prior residents later evacuated island cities southern louisiana residents remained island storm civil defense groups state placed key personnel area hour duty texas making landfall near border texas louisiana areas eastern texas saw relatively damage associated port arthur texas winds mph barometric pressure fell mbar hpa inhg strong winds blew communication lines uprooted trees storm surge heights exceeded coastal areas north galveston south texas storm tides peaked normal washing portions section texas later closed sections highway washed high water inland rainfall peaked setting daily rainfall record overall caused million damages deaths texas united_states moving inland spawned tornadoes killed people injured mississippi alabama causing usd damage midwest flow moisture weather north creating large storm associated rainfall inches inches extending central missouri east northeast central illinois central indiana inches rain fell paris illinois led monthly precipitation record june inches year record total inches flooded entire town storm dropped huge amounts rain caused significant flooding leaving fatalities pennsylvania storm produced mph sustained winds winds mph reported new_york canada winds mph reported fatalities extratropical cyclone brought hurricane force winds far east vermont gust miles hour measured state countless power lines downed maine rough seas stirred storm forced grounded canada remnants entered ontario tropical storm force winds crossing heavy rainfall province washed roads rail lines people trapped days dangerous river currents downed trees blocking roads boy drowned died storm people died ontario traffic accidents neighboring quebec remnants considered worst storm years houses damaged floods montreal district lost power days montreal deaths traffic accidents deadliest tropical cyclone quebec record | Hurricane Audrey | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
8571_HurricaneFlorence(1953) | minimal atlantic hurricane struck florida panhandle september season eighth storm fifth hurricane season florence developed western caribbean tropical wave near jamaica september produced heavy rainfall nearby island later caused damage western cuba storm quickly intensified hurricane moved north gulf_of_mexico florence maximum sustained winds reached mph september hurricane hit sparsely populated region western florida shortly landfall extratropical cyclone damage florence houses damaged destroyed winds destroyed roofs evacuation shelters resulting injury city florida temporarily isolated storm impact deaths associated florence damage totaled usd million usd extratropical remnants continued northeast producing rainfall path dissipating september southeast new_england meteorological history origins tropical wave moved lesser antilles eastern caribbean_sea september wave tracked generally westward spawned tropical storm september southeast jamaica given florence storm steadily intensified developing defined circulation observed september day florence attained hurricane status yucatán_peninsula western tip cuba turning north entering gulf_of_mexico florence quickly intensified hurricane hunters estimating winds mph official peak intensity reported mph pressure inhg estimate peak winds high ships region confirm september began quickly weakening combination colder water temperatures cool air utc day florence landfall sparsely populated area fort florida winds mph hours moving ashore hurricane transitioned extratropical cyclone near borders florida alabama georgia remnants florence turned northeast cold crossing georgia emerging near savannah storm paralleled carolinas offshore dissipating september southeast new_england preparations impact storm developing florence dropped heavy rainfall jamaica isolated villages blocked roads early existence produced strong winds waves west coast cuba producing locally heavy damage prior hurricane making landfall united_states gulf_coast weather_bureau issued warnings recommended evacuations credited preventing deaths major injuries florida alabama national_guard activated event heavy damage caused ultimately required air_force flew hundreds planes away region safety addition drove beach warn people approaching hurricane florida people evacuated warnings related hurricane lowered new_orleans weather_bureau office september offshore united_states_coast_guard ship came hours morning september early morning hours september battling cyclone gulf_of_mexico strongest winds recorded mph florence landfall florida heaviest rainfall related florence alabama intense rainbands center responsible heaviest rainfall hurricane including hourly rainfall rates reported millimetres hour period combination winds heavy rainfall caused minor crop damage florida panhandle southeastern alabama coast florence damaged houses destroyed winds destroyed roofs shelters florida forcing leave safer areas person injured process winds destroyed roofs houses strong waves reaching height damaged fishing pier waves washed portions near leaving city isolated power lines downed strongest winds affecting sparsely populated area near coast overall damage united_states minor estimated usd million usd heavy rainfall reported portions alabama including total inch shy hour precipitation record montgomery set rainfall backed sewer drains flooding homes cars storm left people electricity area florence moved southeastern united_states heaviest rainfall fell near left center interaction cold | Hurricane Florence (1953) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
8633_TropicalStormBertha(2002) | tropical storm tropical storm minimal tropical storm landfall twice gulf_coast united_states august second tropical storm atlantic hurricane season developed northern gulf_of_mexico trough low pressure extended atlantic august quickly organized reached tropical storm strength making landfall southeastern louisiana turned southwest state entered gulf_of_mexico august remained disorganized proximity land making landfall south texas dissipated august tropical cyclones landfall louisiana texas heavy surf killed person florida storm dropped moderate amounts rainfall path peaking inches eastern louisiana southern mississippi damage light totaling usd usd meteorological history non tropical trough surface extended northern gulf_of_mexico florida western atlantic_ocean august western portion developed low pressure area eastern portion slowly organized ultimately developed tropical storm low pressure area gulf_of_mexico steadily organized late august circulation organized national_hurricane_center classify tropical depression located miles east louisiana northeasterly wind shear initially prevented organization cloud pattern depression able strengthen tropical storm hours formed outflow better organized tropical storm defined banding features persisted north storm convection waned forecasters predicted friction land warm atmosphere deep convection potentially resulting strengthening storm failed intensify landfall near louisiana minimal tropical storm early august slowly weakened portions southeastern louisiana degenerated tropical depression later 5th crossing lake initially expected ridge high pressure north moving west result slowly dissipating turned southwest reached gulf_of_mexico august circulation persisted land tropical depression quickly redeveloped convection environment unfavorable proximity land prevented strengthening tropical storm status system showed periods increased organization moved southwestward remained weak tropical depression making landfall south texas east august weakened quickly land dissipated southern texas hours making landfall preparations national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm warning mississippi mouth mississippi_river tropical storm warning occurred minutes storm landfall warnings discontinued weakened tropical depression louisiana watches warnings required texas intensifying national_weather_service advised boats gulf_coast remain port service issued coastal flood watch alabama florida panhandle flood watch issued portions eastern louisiana southwestern mississippi impact area low pressure preceding development produced rough surf rip currents florida coastline children swimming area swept away currents grandfather attempted rescue drowned rough waters family rescued children large circulation produced light rainfall florida pensacola reporting inches extreme southern portions alabama received inches rain storm western reported inches making landfall mississippi recorded peak storm surge feet sustained winds peaked mph peak gust mph tropical storm produced moderate heavy precipitation southern mississippi including total inches rainfall resulted flooding entered houses cars rainfall flooded roadways streets damage mississippi totaled usd usd storm dropped heavy rainfall louisiana peaked inches storm tides generally feet normal mouth recorded storm tide feet rainfall led flash flooding places overflowed rivers parish flooding covered roadways bridges entered businesses houses parish damage louisiana totaled usd usd texas produced storm tide feet bay light rainfall occurred state isolated areas receiving inch precipitation | Tropical Storm Bertha (2002) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
8711_TropicalStormOdette(2003) | tropical storm tropical storm rare season tropical storm affected caribbean_sea december 15th tropical storm atlantic hurricane season formed near coast panama days official end atlantic hurricane season ultimately landfall dominican_republic moderate tropical storm storm caused heavy damage dominican_republic unusually heavy rainfall december preparation preceding landfall resulted deaths injuries total damage unknown crop damage dominican_republic totaled million usd million usd meteorological history november day atlantic hurricane season stationary extended eastern cuba southwestern caribbean_sea december low pressure area developed frontal zone north panama anticyclone aloft produced good outflow low level center low remained nearly stationary days gradually separated stationary convection increased area moisture moderate divergence increased wind shear deteriorated system december convection redeveloped system started northeast drift december mid level circulation developed miles north surface center convection increased better organized weak tropical wave reached area estimated system developed tropical depression utc december located miles south kingston jamaica initially depression forecast track north northeastward pass western haiti classified tropical cyclone depression embedded southwesterly flow ridge eastern caribbean_sea mid latitude trough caused steady east northeast motion convection organized central dense overcast defined cloud band wrapping partially center based satellite imagery estimates depression upgraded tropical storm status late december national_hurricane_center named storm named storm intensified despite moderate southwesterly wind shear eye feature evident microwave satellite imagery additionally mid level eyewall developed storm assessed winds mph national_hurricane_center remarked winds stronger lack structural data eye feature diminished convective structure deteriorated slightly hurricane_hunters flew storm utc december tracked area warm sea surface temperatures overall cloud pattern gradually improved predicted storm attain hurricane status early december showed closed eyewall utc attained peak winds mph located miles southwest dominican_republic reaching peak intensity begun accelerating northeastward decreased wind shear slightly increased southwesterly outflow low level center approached hispaniola convection continued quickly northeastward failing maintain vertical organization weakened slightly landfall national park dominican_republic utc december winds mph circulation disrupted crossed country december emerged atlantic_ocean winds mph accelerated northeast ahead approaching cold late december transitioned extratropical cyclone center embedded remnants continued quickly northeastward losing identity frontal zone december frontal zone absorbed absorbed tropical storm peter days later preparations prior predicted arrival dominican_republic government issued evacuation people living near rivers shelters set capable housing people addition government mobilized army force unwilling leave homes precautions taken saturated grounds heavy rainfall weeks prior tropical storm watch issued santo domingo border december hours prior landfall raised tropical storm warning december hours landfall addition tropical storm warnings issued coastline jamaica impact southwestern caribbean_sea dropped heavy rainfall including prior formation days storm caused rains panama costa_rica east coast nicaragua colombia storm caused rainfall totals inches jamaica storm dropped moderate rainfall flooding roads caused moderate damage deaths dominican_republic dominican_republic winds tropical storm relatively light dominican_republic peak gust mph occurring santo domingo storm dropped heavy rainfall hours amounting maximum inches locations reported inches rainfall caused mudslides flash flooding forcing rivers overflow combination previous rains addition tornado reported near santo domingo destroying house flooding mudslides damaged homes destroyed gusty winds caused power outages river flooding caused bridges collapse communities landslides buried roads authorities quickly repaired rainfall flooded fields resulting severe crop damage banana crop lost coffee crop suffered losses shortly harvest season crop damage totaled million usd addition excess flooding contaminated water supplies leaving areas clean water tropical storm caused deaths injuries flash flooding mudslides addition indirect deaths associated storm heart attacks neighboring haiti experienced little storm puerto_rico passed miles west puerto_rico storm caused moderate rainfall puerto_rico rainfall puerto_rico heaviest southeast peak recorded storm caused rainfall rainfall caused flooding island rivers river flooding destroyed bridges resulting damages usd flooding caused near cemetery rainfall covered numerous roads overall damage minimal puerto_rico aftermath records people affected tropical storm deployed volunteers impacted areas primarily area organization provided food kits thousands people nets red_cross gave water tank citizens area clean water formed december tropical storm beginning modern tropical cyclone record form caribbean_sea month december documented december caribbean hurricane occurred tropical storm karen formed november persisted december located northwestern caribbean_sea addition atlantic storm form month december hurricane season season pre season storm post season storm april | Tropical Storm Odette (2003) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
8719_HurricaneBonnie(1998) | hurricane hurricane major hurricane landfall north_carolina united_states inflicting severe crop damage second named storm hurricane major hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed tropical wave emerged coast africa august wave gradually developed system designated tropical depression august depression began tracking west northwest tropical storm day august upgraded hurricane defined eye storm peaked category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale time storm slowed turned north northwest large powerful cyclone moved ashore north_carolina early august slowing turned northeast briefly losing hurricane status storm moved offshore regained category force winds weakened entering cooler waters fearing major hurricane strike coastal locations florida virginia performed extensive preparations advance storm addition tropical cyclone watches warnings people evacuated carolinas military evacuated relocated hundreds aircraft vessels storm projected path soldiers deployed regions landfall borderline category category storm intense wind gusts mph rainfall peaking reports downed trees structural damage blown windows torn roofs reported coastal north_carolina storm washed ashore tens thousands tires artificial reef crop damage extensive storm overall severe initially feared total damage estimated billion usd meteorological history august tropical wave emerged west coast africa north moved westward atlantic_ocean initially located cool waters strong high pressure area steered disturbance west southwest track warmer waters convection started develop small centers rotation existed broad circulation utc august centers consolidated disturbance sufficiently organized declared tropical depression despite poorly organized winds slightly north system center approached tropical storm strength shortly ship reports revealed closed circulation center elongated northwest southeast oriented manner upper level winds favorable suggested intensification likely cyclone began moving northwestward track hours later center circulation appeared reform close convection indication strengthening storm good outflow existed western storm deep convection slowly developed closer center utc august depression upgraded tropical storm continued west northwest track periphery high pressure system leeward_islands late august reconnaissance plane entered storm found minimum central barometric pressure storm brushed leeward_islands main thunderstorm activity remained north storm open ocean began organize broad circulation early august day storm began intensify storm began look strong satellite images banding features north west hurricane_hunters aircraft found minimum pressure nearly complete eyewall early august result tropical storm upgraded hurricane status slowed forward speed coinciding previous forecasts later day storm upgraded category saffir simpson hurricane scale occurred substantial drop hours time steering currents weakened dissipation high pressure system combined effect nearby trough caused storm turn north northwestward direction western periphery anticyclone east category storm major hurricane utc day reaching peak winds mph time mid- upper level trough slowed storm halt early august drift north northwest began national_hurricane_center nhc advisory reported eye distinct defined strengthening trend storm waters passing bringing cooler water surface result slow track factor related trough caused northward turn large anticyclone situated hurricane weakening effects substantial despite wind shear large powerful circulation resisted weakening time early august shear drier air hurricane took toll giving ragged appearance satellite imagery eye briefly cloud filled storm accelerated somewhat august early day moving mph approaching mid level trough steered north northeast utc august eye passed east north_carolina hurricane slowed early day landfall near wilmington north_carolina strong category weak category hurricane weather radar displays estimated maximum sustained winds quickly weakened hurricane intensity storm briefly downgraded tropical storm storm turned east response approaching trough center neared open waters winds began intensify result cyclone attained hurricane status august offshore center began drifting roughly eastward entering colder waters hurricane status lost utc day followed acceleration northeast storm began lose deep thunderstorm activity forecast lose tropical characteristics extratropical cyclone days early august little connection remained western band activity persisted southeast center extratropical utc august southeast newfoundland preparations august tropical storm watch posted islands antigua discontinued day shortly tropical storm warning issued tropical storm warnings hurricane watches effect turks islands southeastern bahamas august tropical cyclone advisories discontinued time issued parts hurricane warning eventually posted south_carolina north_carolina virginia border august tropical cyclone watches warnings extended far north plymouth massachusetts discontinued early august florida south_carolina initially storm posed threat florida military officials kept abreast situation heavy surf advisories posted central portions state northward georgia national_hurricane_center advised swimming boating avoided ordered ships sea advance approaching storm standby jacksonville prepared act needed hardware stores state reported increase sales emergency supplies computer forecast models initially predicted storm south_carolina georgia storm arrival south_carolina researchers test new method estimating damage storm likely cause state men active duty august south_carolina emergency division activated level operations highest levels day state governor declared calling mandatory evacuations residents east route georgetown counties schools closed state people evacuated counties tourists sought shelter schools survey respondents state took traffic significant consideration deciding evacuate grand strand storm buses provided help people evacuate north_carolina virginia called north_carolina assisted local authorities extensive preparations including evacuating state citizens mandatory voluntary evacuations ordered state experienced extensive evacuations left bringing traffic highways mainland active duty armed forces set support hurricane recovery missions officers notified emergency centers opened starting august additionally activated hour response cell soldiers sailors airmen marines evacuated equipment including hundreds vessels aircraft closed state parks state office plans reopen primarily storm related damage locations properly addressed study performed storm counties north_carolina determine cost evacuation hurricanes included households study performed actions taken hurricane evacuations state tourists interviewed found threatened hurricane evacuated went home stayed public shelters stayed friends relatives stayed hotels stayed total stayed north_carolina went virginia relocated south_carolina stayed regions left august left vehicles rental transportation officials state opened estimated shelters accommodate evacuating tourists residents virginia jurisdictions declared local local governments took action inform protect citizens residents mobile home parks advised evacuate jurisdictions opened shelters august state governor declared state emergency result activated beaches piers shut gloucester counties communities canceled local events threat voluntary evacuations state issued hotels reached maximum capacity result roughly navy ships ordered leave port norfolk ride storm far sea banned swimming coast progressed northward tornado watch posted eastern virginia impact located north caribbean_sea dropped light rainfall puerto_rico storm produced heavy rainfall gusty winds bahamas significant damage reported east_coast swimmers drowned rip currents numerous rescued united_states caused estimated billion damage south_carolina hurricane passed east state rainfall ranged storm surge highest recorded wind gust state mph pier sustained winds peaked mph damage widespread downed trees power lines structural damage reported high winds blew trees tore roof strip mall year old man died near checking generator power coast year old man died rip currents total damage south_carolina estimated million usd north_carolina hurricane came ashore major hurricane intensity bringing intense wind gusts mph north_carolina offshore winds reached mph strongest winds found precursor rainbands localized caused severe damage sustained winds officially peaked mph gusts reached mph rainfall heavy result storm slow movement peaking jacksonville totals reported area experiencing drought conditions flooding severe potentially significant flooding occurred near high waters reported highest storm surge occurred beaches reaching average flooding limited locations poor drainage low lying areas coastal flooding widespread surge flooded local homes coastal flooding reported coastal cities flooded closed tidal flooding protective dunes constructed hurricane destroyed tens thousands tires artificial reef washed ashore direct death occurred north_carolina young girl killed tree fell home eastern portions state trees downed reports structural damage numerous docks piers bulkheads damaged destroyed including piers lost large sections strong wind surf winds lost roof air storm left people state electric power areas structural debris accumulated piles feet deep reported thick prevented debris traveling inland wilmington turned disaster zone flooded highways downed trees lying roadways crop particularly tobacco damage extensive according governor fly don damage beach houses easy think didn damage look tobacco fields know damage extensive crop losses accounted overall damage seven failed evacuate time sought shelter bald head island lighthouse worst storm bore despite effects impact actually originally predicted overall property damage state estimated million usd significantly higher crop damages locations received significant physical impacts north_carolina erosion caused inlet migrate south northern end inlet large sand bar developed partially storm moving offshore sand sediments lost storm exposing similarly north_carolina storm breached sand dunes destroying line sediment storm measured thick beach sections eroded dunes built truck loads sand strong waves ran foundation homes later reinforced compensate lost sand virginia passed offshore southeast virginia region heavy rain high winds sustained winds reached mph gusts peaked mph reports winds mph coast numerous homes suffered damage area near winds blew windows hotels storm surge generally higher reports causing coastal flooding rainfall moderate heavy ranging higher end totals occurring norfolk area customers lost power state power outages led decreased production water sewer plants prompting local officials advise residents conserve water ocean view section norfolk winds tore roofs apartment complexes damaged siding structures coast boats ripped region estimates thousands downed trees hundreds homes businesses damaged structures declared debris blown blocks inland coast hardest hit locations homes severely damaged reported state unprepared damage expecting strike weakened tropical storm million usd damage inflicted norfolk areas state losses totaled million usd mid-atlantic new_england atlantic canada storm moved offshore outer rain bands affected maryland coast gusts mph waves damage reported light rainfall reported northward delaware new_jersey addition precipitation extended new_york person caught rip currents drowned near delaware coast new_jersey produced strong waves rip currents resulting hundreds water rescues injuries storm closest position state august passed east rough surf began days prior august numerous beaches closed swimming banned communities state reported moderate wind gusts generally peaking mph minor beach erosion occurred new_jersey reports drowning rough seas caused storm man later spotted onshore charged filing false police report moved south significant outer rain band affected southern massachusetts torrential produced precipitation locations reported winds reached mph offshore reported mph gust man killed capsized rough surf companion safely swam shore afternoon august entered area responsibility tropical storm passed south nova_scotia newfoundland precipitation coast nova scotia ranged winds mph slightly higher gusts reported coast storm dropped rainfall offshore recorded wave height aftermath observation following hurricane north_carolina counties declared federal disaster areas counties eligible public individual assistance shelters opened counties briefly canceled flights remove tens thousands tires washed ashore hundreds inmates state prisons sent tires buried sand removed low tide state prisoners sent state clear debris crews deployed help farmers salvage severely damaged tobacco fields south_carolina declared federal disaster area damage virginia cities norfolk portsmouth suffolk eligible individual public assistance programs storm departure thunderstorm temporarily halted power restoration company crews virginia governor allowed million usd state federal funds help cities recover storm contributed decline home sales southern united_states month august potential home buyers coastal areas onslaught analysis storm extensive deemed observed hurricane history examined satellite imagery discovered peak cloud tops surrounding eyewall rose atmosphere twice tall time observed tropical cyclone structure according developer saffir simpson hurricane scale storm collection tropical cyclone research data time atlantic fleet aircraft investigated storm upper levels aircraft flew middle levels record parachute sensors dropped storm active costing usd sent storm data research centers storm web site experienced substantially increased traffic average 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8730_HurricaneHelene(1958) | hurricane hurricane intense tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season measured minimum barometric pressure eighth tropical storm fourth hurricane year formed tropical wave east lesser antilles september moving steadily westward storm slowly intensified attaining hurricane strength september conditions increasingly favorable tropical cyclone development began rapidly intensify nearing hurricane quickly attained category intensity september subsequently reached peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg intense hurricane came north_carolina sea accelerating northward gradually weakened transitioned extratropical cyclone passed newfoundland september extratropical remnants traversed eastwards atlantic_ocean dissipating near great_britain october despite making landfall north_carolina close proximity land caused extensive damage east_coast strong winds resulted widespread power outages cutting telecommunications coast weather station wilmington north_carolina reported wind gust mph setting new record fastest wind gust reported concentrated north_carolina rainfall widespread reaching far north maine united_states damages reached million indirect death produced strong winds heavy rain atlantic_canada nova scotia storm considered worst years power outages cut communications island mainland property damage sydney nova scotia totaled landfall newfoundland strong gusts peaking mph naval station reported loss power severed communications damage totaled total damages associated united_states canada amounted million making storm season meteorological history origins hurricane traced easterly wave formed near cape_verde september moving west trade winds associated cell disturbance gradually intensified september ships system vicinity reported widespread shower activity generally low barometric pressures early following day reconnaissance flight reported evidence weak circulation gusts mph heavy surrounding circulation center utc later day united_states weather_bureau office san_juan puerto_rico began issuing system public interests tropical wave classified tropical depression utc september east antilles time depression maximum sustained winds mph moving west northwest track roughly mph early september storm initially changed little intensity large upper anticyclone developed southern atlantic coast producing favorable wind shear needed tropical cyclone development second reconnaissance flight reported tropical cyclone indicating storm system reached tropical storm strength utc september depression attained tropical storm strength maximum winds mph central minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg weather_bureau issued advisory newly developed tropical storm utc later day giving storm despite storm poor organization gradually intensified favorable conditions generated large anticyclone day second anticyclone moved eastward situated mid-atlantic states mean trough lower levels atmosphere situated set path pass close united_states tropical storm attained hurricane intensity utc utc september located east florida post season analysis found reached hurricane intensity earlier day utc time gale force winds extended storm center circulation hurricane steadily strengthened moved northwest western periphery azores high september encountering anticyclone situated mid-atlantic states began curve slightly west lack strong steering currents storm vicinity caused hurricane slowly day giving hurricane time significantly intensify utc september strengthened equivalent modern day category hurricane minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg moving slowly carolinas hurricane rapidly intensified flight reported minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg drop mbar hpa inhg previous day hurricane neared coast eye apparent coastal long range weather radar images utc september strengthened category hurricane category hurricane following day major hurricane continued strengthen reaching peak intensity september winds mph lowest barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg recorded earlier day moving northwestward influence azores high hurricane came east_coast northeast sea accelerated northerly latitudes steadily weakened utc september longer major hurricane hurricane wind field expanded storm center weakened midday september weakened minimal hurricane strength later transitioned extratropical cyclone utc day maintained hurricane force winds roughly time passed newfoundland gale force winds having expanded system center coinciding weather_bureau final advisory system extratropical remnants continued eastward atlantic dominant feature entirely dissipating utc october west great_britain preparations storm formation weather_bureau cautioned ships path impending conditions storm duration storm moved west september advisories specified small craft northern islands bahamas remain protected places forecast remain north archipelago lifted small craft coast nearing east_coast weather_bureau began issue special press radio television stations early september time small craft warned storm carolinas southward following day weather forecast office charleston south_carolina began issue local statements hurricane small craft shifted northward coastal regions cape_hatteras north_carolina florida hurricane watch issued utc september entirety georgian coast charleston south_carolina gale warning posted time coastal areas florida wilmington north_carolina small craft continued shift northwards storm began quickly intensify september areas watch savannah georgia cape fear north_carolina upgraded hurricane emergency area utc affected communities advised begin measures immediately evacuate shipping small craft told exercise extreme caution gale warnings changed warn areas florida cape_hatteras north_carolina heightened warnings caused issue local impending hurricane time weather_bureau projected landfall south_carolina landfall forecasts shifted north coast time stopped away coast entirely utc september hurricane warnings extended include areas cape north_carolina gale warning issuance reflected changes shifted northwards virginia area hurricane watches covered warning areas utc later day hurricane emergency gale warnings extended north north_carolina hurricane watches continued coastal regions savannah georgia south_carolina began away coast warnings south wilmington north_carolina discontinued utc september passed certain areas warnings discontinued storm passage utc day onshore hurricane warnings downgraded gale warnings discontinued offshore gale warnings issued oceanic regions massachusetts shortly warnings exception offshore gale warnings discontinued remaining warnings lasted utc september despite issuing warnings weather_bureau cautioned interests newfoundland hurricane force winds effect island potential impacts weather_bureau began advise prompt emergency evacuation advisories areas south_carolina north_carolina urged begin evacuation procedures immediately sent field staff warnings locations georgia south_carolina order assist setting emergency shelters red_cross held hurricane preparation conferences plan preparation procedures civil defense organizations mobilized hurricane preparation staff equipment weather_bureau sent mobile weather station charleston south_carolina order monitor weather conditions alert surrounding populations short range radio equipment beaches north_carolina coast including completely evacuated night september wilmington north_carolina members dispatched monitor waterfront property kept standby civilian vehicles attempting enter south_carolina sent highway patrol outside city borders following order issued governor south_carolina order issued minimize casualties prevent looting approximately members national_guard local police kept patrol beach despite repeated orders mandatory evacuation people remained authorities forcibly evacuated permitted remain impact aftermath united_states east_coast despite making landfall close proximity united_states resulted impacts east_coast impacts severe north_carolina hurricane closest approach wind impacts felt primarily south_carolina virginia frontal zone aided bringing precipitation far north maine united_states caused million damages indirect fatality north_carolina roughly paralleling north_carolina coast beginning september slow movement strong intensity resulted moderate heavy impacts coastal areas state despite hurricane category hurricane intensity closest approach land remaining offshore storm surge remained initially forecast hurricane track placed strongest storm surge eastern hemisphere storm away surge heights peaked near cherry point wilmington produced ocean swells coast times minute indicative strong hurricane cumulative sea level roughly normal result storm striking low tide damage caused storm surge despite sand dunes southern areas fort fisher destroyed waves strong winds produced hurricane pushed waves inland homes minor beach erosion occurred inland weather stations reported hurricane force winds weather_bureau office wilmington north_carolina reported maximum sustained winds mph peak gust mph exceeding previous record fastest measured wind speed mph set hurricane beach resorts heavily damaged located wilmington houses flattened hurricane damage homes estimated police cost extensive damage water system reported damage severe minor property damage waves pushing past sand dunes caused cracks seaside roads surveys damage estimates damage reported worse pier pavilion destroyed homes businesses destroyed similar reports homes homes demolished extensive property damage reported winds estimated mph gusts high mph category intensity powerful winds forced power cut wilmington measure result knocked service damage offices cost total damages city estimated cost nearly million roof blown yacht shed multiple structures long distance telephone services cut coast power communications failed storm island battered winds mph power outages commonplace areas metal debris scattered city streets damage described worse half pier swept away rough seas buildings collapsed sustained heavy damage numerous trees including live oak uprooted winds united_states_army provided port temporary electrical generator provided power water pumps light cape_hatteras caused estimated million damages damage infrastructure tapered coast crop damage observed inland corn crop affected rainfall associated primarily concentrated coastal regions north_carolina peaking wilmington international airport rain measured rainfall totals commonplace north_carolina coast indirect death occurred car flooded highway killing driver state damages amounted million south_carolina effects south_carolina severe north_carolina closest approach state september charleston sustained winds reached mph minor damage reported trees street signs blown beach houses suffered damage sporadic small power outages occurred city damage progressively worse georgetown automobile accidents torn roofs damaged piers percent structure reported roof damage causing estimated damages south_carolina coast beach erosion occurred strong waves sections pier swept sea hill fishing piers damaged damage minor limited roof window damage inland columbia damage minimal rainfall reported light damage crops reported inland particularly state damages estimated hurricane include beach erosion damage sand dunes united_states result away united_states east_coast damage united_states outside carolinas severe virginia damage relatively minor peak gust mph reported norfolk damage minor confined downed utility wires marginal damage rainfall primarily concentrated carolinas official rain measured precipitation coastal areas south_carolina maine precipitation increased frontal zone hurricane north rainfall peaked pennsylvania outside pennsylvania carolinas weather station reported rainfall exceeding new_england region rainfall peaked massachusetts massachusetts rainfall totals ranging caused minor flooding road minor floods led automotive accidents states new_england reported rainfall peaks lowest peak occurring weather station reported rainfall atlantic_canada approached atlantic_canada process transitioning extratropical storm produced heavy rainfall strong winds islands passing east nova scotia september dropped entire province peaking gusts peaked mph mph mph storm damaged power lines island quickly repaired strong winds uprooted trees halifax nova scotia area nova scotia worst effects felt storm considered worst years communication line island mainland effective storm passed numerous downed power lines resulted minor fires schools closed island sydney nova_scotia considerable property damage people lost power lack sufficient electricity forced suspension publications disrupted normal restaurant cooking procedures damages community amounted offshore cutter measuring length washed ashore coast fishing wharf nova_scotia destroyed rough seas generated traps carried result new_brunswick hurricane impacts relatively minor rainfall peaked quickly accelerating northwards landfall newfoundland late september rainfall peaked northern parts island rainfall amounts generally minimal peninsula weather station naval station reported maximum sustained winds mph gust mph winds severed communications southwestern newfoundland cut communications newfoundland mainland cut rest newfoundland rough seas generated resulted destruction piers lack boat service damage caused hurricane island estimated excess aftermath following storm governor north_carolina united_states senator north_carolina requested disaster declaration state president united_states designated portions north_carolina impacted storm disaster area according people kept shelters following large scale evacuation procedures resulting low loss life storm weather_bureau recommended certain organizations awarded public certificate cooperation weather_bureau hurricane duration recommended recipients radio 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9142_HurricaneAnita | hurricane hurricane powerful atlantic hurricane quiet atlantic hurricane season tropical cyclone season developed tropical wave august north central gulf mexico tracked westward area conditions favorable development quickly intensified hurricane late august initially forecast strike texas building ridge turned west southwest hurricane rapidly strengthened attain peak winds mph september landfall eastern category hurricane quickly weakened crossed mexico briefly tropical depression dissipated september south baja california peninsula hurricane produced light rainfall high tides gulf_coast united_states low level flooding reported damage slight mexico hurricane caused strong winds moderate rainfall winds caused extensive damage villages northeastern mexico people left homeless rainfall reaching inches caused flooding mudslides killed people overall damage unknown storm history tropical wave moved coast africa august wave axis tracked steadily westward august convection increased wave passed beneath cold core upper level low august wave axis located cuba area convection located florida bahamas tracking northwestward disturbance crossed southern florida entering gulf_of_mexico anticyclone provided favorable conditions development tracked slowly westward mph developing surface circulation system developed tropical depression august located miles south southwest new_orleans louisiana ridge high pressure north depression tracked westward favorable conditions persisted days prior arrival depression depression quickly intensified tropical storm storm tracked slowly warm water temperatures duration embedded warm moist tropical air rapidly organized attained hurricane status late august latest date hurricane initially threatened strike texas building high pressures north hurricane turned west southwest hurricane developed defined eye hurricane began rapidly intensify late september attaining major hurricane status day period peak intensity deepened rate mbar hour september hurricane reached peak winds mph located offshore northeastern mexico making category saffir simpson hurricane scale hurricane maintained strength approached land utc september landfall miles south texas miles north mexico moving ashore pressure mbar intense tropical cyclone strike nation intense hurricane hit gulf_of_mexico rapidly weakened mountainous terrain mexico september hours moving ashore emerged tropical depression reclassified tropical depression system continued west weakened encountering cooler water temperatures depression gradually lost deep convection september dissipated southern tip baja california peninsula preparations shortly developing oil company evacuated oil texas louisiana helicopter companies beginning evacuate workers ultimately oil workers removed offshore oil platforms threat developing disturbance prompted officials close state park southern louisiana national_hurricane_center advised small craft northern gulf_coast remain port initially predicted continue tracking west northwestward landfall near texas louisiana border result schools louisiana closed august hurricane watch issued southwestern louisiana northeastern texas coastlines track shifted south watch replaced hurricane warning south texas emergency shelter opened texas army trucks prepared assist evacuations official national_weather_service recommended evacuation residents east galveston texas living area feet sea level left cameron louisiana people evacuated coastal locations louisiana texas national_hurricane_center issue hurricane warnings mexico officials warned mexican government potential danger hurricane northeastern coastline country people evacuated prior arrival hurricane including residents village hurricane struck mexican army assisted evacuations preparing emergency shelters impact united_states precursor tropical disturbance crossed southern florida dropped light rainfall inch miami area later developing tropical depression system produced gusty winds heavy rainfall southern louisiana station near reported inches precipitation hurricane produced storm tide feet normal resulted hundreds families asked leave homes hurricane produced normal tides texas coastline closed highways including northern periphery hurricane produced light moderate rainfall southern portion state peaked inches damage state minor damage limited broken windows mexico hurricane landfall sparsely populated portion mexico result meteorological statistics exist station near hurricane moved ashore recorded inches precipitation hours resulted severe flooding mudslides winds eastern mexico coastline estimated mph hurricane caused extensive damage fishing farming communities northeastern mexico strong winds destroyed thousands homes left people homeless according newspaper reports mexico_city winds destroyed roofs buildings near hurricane moved ashore caused widespread power outages disrupted communications heavy rainfall destroyed roadways region flooded avenues reports flooded highways near people killed floods mudslides people affected hurricane mexico aftermath retired following storm atlantic hurricane shortly hurricane landfall government mexico sent trucks food areas greatest impact additionally officials permitted use mexican railway system facilitate distribution aid municipalities declared disaster areas following storm texas combination moderate rainfall high tides low lying led outbreak near galveston following storm | Hurricane Anita | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
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