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9378_1945Texashurricane | texas hurricane texas hurricane slow moving tropical cyclone paralleled texas gulf coast causing extensive damage late august fifth tropical storm second hurricane annual hurricane season storm formed area disturbed weather situated august favorable conditions system quickly intensified steadily moved northward attaining hurricane intensity later day approached coast hurricane quickly slowed forward motion allowing time intensify texas coast reaching major hurricane status storm reached peak intensity august minimal category hurricane maximum sustained winds miles hour later day cyclone executed slight curve texas coast early day landfall near peak intensity inland quickly weakened degenerated remnant low august hurricane slow movement strong intensity catalyst extensive damaging impacts texas prior making landfall thousands people ordered evacuate cities coastal regions making landfall storm brought strong winds caused widespread power outages damage peak gust mph measured texas northeast houston texas tornado killed person traveling coast hurricane produced strong storm surge swept damaged port cities texas inundated storm surge time highest recorded state damage port estimated high million strong wave action killed people capsized fishing vessel inland storm produced torrential rainfall aided hurricane slow movement rainfall peaked texas heavy rains caused extensive crop damage particularly cotton rice crops damage cotton texas area estimated million overall hurricane caused million damage crops deaths meteorological history end august area weather persisted near prolonged period marginal development cluster thunderstorms began quickly organize beginning august according official database listing positions atlantic tropical cyclones dating disturbance sufficiently organized classified tropical storm utc august time storm maintained maximum sustained winds mph initially tropical storm moved generally northward approximately mph gradually slowed neared united_states gulf_coast quickly developing past tropical cyclogenesis system reached equivalent modern day category hurricane utc august forward motion continued slow moved nearly stationary roughly mph allowed system remain tropical cyclone extended period time despite proximity coast hurricane intensity continued quickly increase utc august storm attained major hurricane status equivalent modern day category hurricane hurricane executed slight curve northeast later day causing inland texas coast initially major hurricane analyzed landfall early august winds mph equivalent modern day category hurricane conducted system concluded attained category intensity making landfall utc day moved landfall point closer time storm maximum sustained winds confined area miles hurricane center concluded storm contained minimum central pressure inhg landfall inland hurricane slowly weakened maintained hurricane intensity utc august weakening tropical depression utc day disturbance dissipated texas interior utc august preparations impact classification hurricane united_states weather_bureau august hurricane warning issued coastal areas texas galveston texas louisiana time storm forecast landfall port connor texas small craft offshore mouth louisiana warned remain port return coast shipping western gulf_of_mexico advised exercise extreme caution despite having formed forecasters suggested potentially destructive storm hurricane season far result storm intensity repeated warnings thousands evacuated potentially affected coastal regions texas people evacuated fully evacuated prior storm land hurricane early developmental stages reconnaissance flights periodically storm gather data situated opposite gulf_of_mexico florida tropical moisture extending hurricane caused torrential rainfall state heavy rains set year record flooded low lying areas inundated streets blocked traffic delayed transit bus routes booker backed sewage systems deaths result floods people rescued police house surrounded water telecommunications delayed hours damage sustained communication lines result rains despite nearby proximity effects tampa florida severe small showers gusts exceeding mph making landfall texas coast late august hurricane caused wide destruction considered worst hurricanes impact state years wide land experienced moderate severe impacts storm strong winds reported locations peak gust mph measured texas weather station naval air station corpus wind gust mph measured strong winds knocked communication power lines causing widespread power outages local radio stations air period time power quickly restored hour winds city peaked mph damage city estimated south texas winds peaked mph nearby texas damage associated hurricane texas strong winds blew roof local hospital patients evacuated hospitals texas power temporarily knocked short time storm progressed inland additional damage reported texas gusts uprooted trees scattered debris city streets heavy rains inundated roads water result highway remained open texas additional homes damages estimated offshore hurricane produced strong waves caused coastal impacts texas waves inundated roads depth strong waves later separated port mainland destroyed damage buildings structures causing estimated damage power disrupted night august surf high automotive running boards texas tide rose normal coastal city forcing coastline retreat initial position time measured storm surge highest recorded texas history peak measurements taken galveston hurricane florida keys hurricane damage estimates ranged million offshore strong waves capsized fishing vessel killing crew members hurricane slow movement parallel texas coast resulted torrential rainfall peaking near period little days excessive precipitation helped increase monthly rainfall amounts region times average cotton rice crops badly damaged storm estimated rice crop lost damage cotton corpus area totaled houston heavy rains halted traffic increased flood risk property near city precipitation city peaked hour period dam prevented large scale flooding event city gust mph collapsed suburban residence killing inside approximately north northeast houston small tornado formed traversed northern suburbs city killing person causing injuries tornado path width damage property estimated heavy rainfall storm reported far west san_antonio texas overall hurricane caused million damages million agricultural losses million damage cattle losses despite large devastation people killed extensive measures taken storm hurricane passed relief agencies began survey damage assist repair rehabilitation activities red_cross personnel central coastal area assisted refugees food care director midwest sector agency requested lumber tons tonnes steel stationed houston issued appeal clothing materials state health department agency crews dispatched check water facilities | 1945 Texas hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
9441_HurricaneGracie | hurricane hurricane major hurricane formed september strongest atlantic hurricane season intense strike united_states hurricane system noted area thunderstorms east lesser antilles moved north quickly intensifying hurricane september storm difficult forecast movement unpredictable days erratic motion major hurricane struck south_carolina weakened moved bringing needed rain drought plagued region destruction related centered south_carolina extratropical cyclone september moving meteorological history area weather noted miles east lesser antilles september convective area organized tropical depression near north coast hispaniola september moving west northwestward day turned northeastward upper level winds favorable steering currents weak september named tropical depression developed tropical storm followed reaching hurricane strength later night turned east september turned west west northwest september stable anticyclone built north quickly strengthened reached peak mph winds september cooler air land interaction weakened mph category major hurricane time landfall utc near south end south_carolina landfall moved inland north extratropical september preparations hurricane watch issued coast united_states savannah georgia wilmington north_carolina utc september quickly updated hurricane warnings utc day utc gale warnings effect florida savannah georgia wilmington north_carolina utc september gale warnings dropped south georgia utc gale warnings extended northward cape new_jersey including chesapeake_bay utc september warnings south cape_hatteras dropped leaving gale warnings effect cape_hatteras northward utc small craft advised remain port cape northward rhode_island utc continued weakening remaining gale warnings downgraded small craft warnings impact georgia south_carolina storm surge flooding minimal storm landfall near time low tide charleston recorded highest tide coast southern south_carolina storm tide measured feet mean lower low water average level lowest low tide day united_states_coast_guard vessel evacuated people stranded savannah charleston september killed people south_carolina georgia mainly wind rain induced automobile accidents falling trees live wires replaced numerous trees storm wind damage significant south_carolina particularly city south_carolina downed trees telephone poles numerous windows shattered torn roofs number creeks overflowed causing areas feet deep opening center university south delayed years major hurricane struck south_carolina hurricane hugo september united_states heavy rains fell ahead storm inverted trough extending north storm causing inches september september norfolk virginia highest rainfall measured storm inches storm spawned seven tornadoes tornadoes accompanied dissipating storm virginia killed people near virginia tornadoes touched carolinas pennsylvania rainfall beneficial moved area drought preceding cyclone long term impact south_carolina changed forever human efforts beach passage shell beach currently placed order expand beach inland marsh excavated moved shoreline created highly desirable beach property led new development coast created environmental nearby ocean floor species grows coastal disappeared passage hurricane south_carolina bird swept pennsylvania marking time appeared north_america | Hurricane Gracie | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
9526_HurricaneAlma(1966) | hurricane alma hurricane alma rare june major hurricane atlantic hurricane season earliest atlantic hurricane calendar year years earliest continental hurricane strike alma developed june central_america moving honduras dropped heavy rainfall killed people city offshore northern honduras system produced heavy rainfall alma moved northeastward intensified hurricane june crossed western cuba causing heavy crop damage water shortages alma destroyed houses damage estimated million usd storm killed people country crossing cuba alma intensified reach winds mph gulf_of_mexico hurricane passed west florida causing power flooding alma dropped heavy rainfall produced winds florida damaged crops caused scattered power outages hurricane weakened moving ashore near damage florida estimated million deaths state alma crossed southeastern georgia tropical storm damaging houses causing light damage storm intensified hurricane western atlantic_ocean outer rainbands dropped heavy rainfall wilmington north_carolina alma encountered colder water temperatures transitioned extratropical cyclone june remnants dissipated day later massachusetts meteorological history june low atmospheric pressure stretched western caribbean_sea gulf_of_mexico pattern tropical cyclogenesis days month dissipating trough extended southeastern united_states western caribbean mid level circulation developed trough near cabo june day circulation reached surface marked development tropical depression eastern nicaragua june depression crossed honduras emerged western caribbean moving north northeastward area warm sea surface temperatures good cyclonic circulation convection moisture content significantly passing trough north provided depression favorable outflow june depression rapidly intensified tropical storm later hurricane alma earliest hurricane basin hurricane able attaining hurricane status alma continued moving slowly north northeast intensification rate slowed western caribbean alma large hurricane gale force winds covering km2 hurricane accelerated june quickly moving later mainland cuba winds mph alma weaken land entered gulf_of_mexico turned northwestward passed late june station reported winds mph alma peak intensity hurricane began weakening paralleled west coast florida point developing upper level low northern gulf_of_mexico began influence motion hurricane moved northward gulf_of_mexico large ragged eye reached diameter initially forecasters anticipated alma cross central florida hurricane turned north northwest cool water temperatures contributed weakening alma landfall near winds mph june marked earliest united_states hurricane landfall hurricane june turning northeastward northern florida alma quickly weakened tropical storm moved georgia emerged atlantic near savannah late june circulation remained near coast late june alma moved far offshore able intensify hurricane developed large eye maintained hurricane intensity hours afterward alma turned north area drier air colder waters weakened tropical storm june day alma transitioned extratropical cyclone east maryland remnants continued northeast dissipated june massachusetts preparations cuba evacuations ordered people mainland cattle moved safe location storm passage president declared state emergency western provinces threat local sugar industry alma struck florida officials issued hurricane warnings hurricane watch gale warning issued state eastern coastline extending savannah georgia residents boarded houses people fled region shelters hawk missiles city moved higher ground having place cuban missile crisis north officials ordered evacuation island closed residents evacuated emergency shelters opened naples overall people advised seek shelter chose stay homes phantom jet fighters tampa transported mississippi aircraft evacuated alma initially forecast cross central portion state residents florida panhandle adequately prepared hurricane hours storm moved ashore officials ordered evacuations residents low lying areas week scheduled hurricane drill kennedy space center alma presented facility actual storm threat scale version saturn rocket rolled june hours anticipated time expected arrival mph wind gusts rockets removed pads impact formative stages alma produced heavy rainfall days central_america primarily nicaragua honduras overnight june city honduras recorded precipitation possibly relation localized extreme rainfall flooded entire city left covered mud destroyed deaths city news report indicated people died city rivers honduras swollen height storm offshore northern honduras storm dropped rain little damage island affecting cuba alma spawned tornado destroyed houses power lines combination high winds rains destroyed dairy facilities chicken farms large areas fruit crops storm destroyed large radio tower island alma struck cuba produced high tides southern province destroyed fishing boats towns coastline flooded storm hurricane crossed western cuba strengthening recorded winds mph barometric pressure mbar inhg strong winds knocked trees power lines including capital city havana hundreds trees fell city power outages damage water systems houses damaged havana poorly constructed lack government funding repair gradually deteriorating structures tropical climate high winds sank boat occupants drowned swam shore alma caused significant crop damage western cuba destroyed acres hectares acres hectares corn fields heavy losses fruit trees sugar industry storm destroyed sugar mills rail lines carried cane mills storm destroyed tobacco drying including contents destruction tobacco represented million loss country high winds destroyed tobacco storage facilities tobacco removed near havana alma destroyed food crops exacerbated cuba existing food shortages alma passage resulted water shortages prompting government urge residents use water heavy structural damage western cuba including havana del hurricane destroyed houses overall damage estimated million alma killed people country injured storm aftermath cuban officials sent people havana cities capital repair storm damage forced labor complaint rule food supply shortages hurricane alma affected entire state florida strong winds rainfall hurricane passed east station recorded winds mph highest winds land station recorded pressure mbar inhg lowest pressure recorded land wind gusts reached mph causing power rising tides flooded streets city including sustained damage adjacent damage lower florida keys estimated southwestern florida hurricane heavily damaged crop high rainfall totals occurred state peaking near miami tornadoes funnel clouds state including damaged home west coast storm damaged crop high winds including gust mph caused power outages wind gust knocked car bridge tampa occupants able escape safely paralleled coastline alma produced storm tide high tides caused significant flooding northern florida alma moved ashore wind gusts reached mph high winds damaged local tobacco crop deaths heart attacks related storm deaths man heart attack preparing evacuate damage florida estimated million storms similar intensity sparse population affected area north alma produced mph wind gusts savannah georgia high winds damaged houses downed trees near albany georgia winds overturned bus fort gordon injuring soldiers storm caused damage state effects minor south_carolina heavy rainfall totaled wilmington north_carolina rainfall increased storm tides extended virginia new_jersey | Hurricane Alma (1966) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
9622_HurricaneAlberto(2000) | hurricane hurricane longest lived tropical cyclones record atlantic_ocean tropical cyclone named storm hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed near western coast africa tropical wave august initially tropical depression strengthened tropical storm early august briefly turning westward august attained hurricane status cyclone continued track west northwestward early following day reached initial peak winds mph shortly curved northwestward began encountering increased wind shear result weakened tropical storm august system quickly strengthened winds favorable early august hurricane storm gradually curved northward north northeastward august august attained peak intensity winds mph time increasing upper level caused weaken moved east northeastward cyclone losing convection early august downgraded tropical storm westerly trough guiding storm strong developed north west result turned southward august southwestward august west august curving northwestward northward began strengthen upgraded hurricane time august reached peak intensity category hurricane winds mph august weakening category hurricane conducted unusually large cyclonic loop spanning approximately degrees latitude degrees cyclone downgraded tropical storm august shortly completing extratropical transition effect land tropical precursor tropical wave caused light rainfall remnant extratropical cyclone likely produced tropical storm force winds iceland meteorological history convective complex large circular area thunderstorms developed africa july complex moved west southwestward continent tropical wave august day wave emerged atlantic_ocean guinea open atlantic_ocean wave quickly developed tropical depression later day depression moved west northwest upgraded tropical storm early august continued strengthen moved cooler waters late august weakened briefly storm strengthened early august upgraded hurricane status eye visible upgrade accompanied brief westward turn continued west northwest later day reaching peak intensity mph august vigorous upper level low developed west august august caused increase vertical shear weakening hurricane tropical storm august low caused storm turn northwest august better organised upgraded hurricane status moved gradual curve north northeast break subtropical ridge august august closest approach bermuda august passing east island strong storm category major hurricane august reached second highest peak intensity mph wide eye observed unusual storm reached peak intensity high latitude north curved hurricane began weaken increasing upper level august august moving east northeastward downgraded tropical storm august early august computer models anticipated hurricane accelerate northeast extratropical days westerly trough influencing motion storm strong ridge developed north west causing storm turn abruptly south august complete large loop open atlantic turned southwest august west august storm took sharp turn northwest large slow moving mid level trough carving eastern united_states began strengthen reached hurricane status time august hurricane continued turn north august northeast august august time reached peak intensity mph august wide eye observed operationally reached peak intensity mph reduced mph began weaken august accelerated higher latitudes downgraded tropical storm early august initially forecast extratropical august little burst colder cloud tops enabled remain tropical longer time august moved high latitude weakening storm finally extratropical late august accelerating north northeast passing near iceland august winds dropped gale force centre turned east northeast august dissipated east later day impact records naming minimal impact occurred result hurricane received rain tropical wave passed city discussion issued august advising residents bermuda monitor progress storm safely passed august august public advisories issued advising people azores monitor progress hurricane stopped began slow motion began turn south away azores swells reported east coast united_states days storm reports available impact iceland estimated winds tropical storm force experienced known reports damage casualties result hurricane completed largest loop observed atlantic_ocean spanning approximately degrees latitude degrees storm currently ninth longest lived storm atlantic_ocean lasting days second longest lived atlantic storm august longest lived hurricane san travelling atlantic travelling miles hurricane faith hurricane able retain tropical characteristics unusually high latitude storm | Hurricane Alberto (2000) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
9751_1906Mississippihurricane | mississippi hurricane mississippi hurricane deadly destructive hurricane atlantic hurricane season fourth hurricane season system originally observed western caribbean september modern research revealed system tropical depression september system slowly intensified eventually major hurricane september system landfall near mississippi evening september devastating cities pensacola mobile state mississippi damage totaled people killed meteorological history documented information storm places western caribbean_sea september modern storm tropical depression september storm drifted north september weak hurricane winds mph hurricane south southwest havana morning drifted north northwestward evening hours september system intensified category hurricane hurricane documented miles west northwest cuba september near area hurricane intensified category hurricane maximum sustained winds mph system finished passage gulf_of_mexico september afternoon hurricane landfall near mississippi category hurricane hurricane moved inland weakening category hurricane eventually tropical storm storm weakened tropical depression dissipated september transitioned extratropical storm preparations impact florida city pensacola suffered severe damage caused storm vessels fishing boats tossed shore city large numbers trees uprooted roofs houses torn highest storm surge hurricane feet normal tide highest recorded city time city waterfront completely flooded houses near waterfront wharf partially destroyed broken pieces wharf railroad tracks washed away total freight cars carrying coal washed away addition grain elevator louisville nashville railroad destroyed hurricane timber boom demolished hurricane leaving wood debris beach cottages flooded areas feet deep southern end completely inundated swept away devastation barcelona streets boats wrecked street wright street houses roofs torn away rail service pensacola severely affected train arrived hours later scheduled said stop yards order remove trees debris covering track bluff track destroyed partially demolished fishing industry pensacola estimated suffered damage completely destroyed hurricane electricity shut hurricane suffered severe damage damage estimated area pensacola tide estimated feet normal intersection cedar streets boats steam wood debris scattered boat identified tossed lot near corner trees chimneys blown tin roof house result strong winds 26th port bark completely destroyed tossed schooner sank hurricane tipped 38th port thrown ashore sixteen completely destroyed lumber barges floated floating wrecked debris scattered city including pieces shattered glass fire occurred hotel pensacola navy yard pensacola boats water boats sunk thrown ashore steel dock owned spain untouched areas surrounding debris towns severely damaged houses washed away pensacola bay tide feet high tide measured feet bay tide feet high bay tide feet high damage caused city totaled damage vicinity city amounted total damage caused pensacola surrounding areas totaled greater hurricane considered worst city years widespread praise residents newspapers weather_bureau tracking hurricane issuing storm warnings days storm landfall total people killed pensacola louisiana new_orleans observations mississippi_river indicated storm surge feet height morning september highest sustained winds recorded storm new_orleans measured mph minimum pressure recorded mbar hpa inhg town wharf impacted hurricane storm surge addition local crops railroads suffered severe damage lake overflowed hurricane waters feet normal levels flooding new_orleans telegraph wires new_orleans hurricane resulting loss contact city chimneys blown city resort underwater houses swept away near hotel telephone service new_orleans went hurricane reported fort philip flooded mississippi_river hurricane set new hour record rainfall rainfall amounted inches accumulated hurricane alabama lowest air pressure recorded mobile mbar hpa inhg highest point tide measured feet maximum sustained wind hurricane reached mph small buildings houses destroyed hurricane winds buildings city slightly moderately damaged roofs blown telegraph wires services required electricity bay total seventeen sunk blown ashore inches rain measured hurricane areas surrounding mobile approximately half timber converted destroyed percent wood destroyed hurricane caused damage mobile telegraph wires cut mobile hurricane resulting loss communication city estimated thousand houses damaged mobile hurricane steamer thrown street destroyed christ church cathedral mobile damage suffered damage totaled sank storm including city numerous child killed mobile fort morgan trees fell roofs windows smashed tissue paper telegraph buildings city flooded moderately damaged hotels suffered damage totaling headquartered city suffered damage fort port suffered damages civilians killed fort pensacola railroad tracks louisville nashville railroad torn blocked trees section railroad tracks georgian affected similar damage railroad cancelled services following hurricane mississippi scranton steamer reported minimum air pressure mbar hpa inhg lieutenant speculated scranton near center hurricane time low pressure readings communications received reported feet deep communications lost hotel demolished hurricane resulting deaths people jackson suffered loss cotton amounting damage buildings damaged damage shipping broken dock railroads trees suffered moderate damage railroad tracks covered trees service suspended east town blown storm damage amounted person killed tree blown lighthouse lighthouse keeper killed wife daughter hurricane addition death lighthouse noted schooner dismantled person killed person climbing small tree thrown away wind drowned people trapped homes creek topped banks warehouse buildings destroyed bank roof blown train near washed away tracks resulting injury people mississippi coastline completely destroyed hercules destroyed hurricane owned norway filled water suffered severe damage completely torn apart boat known washed ashore total fatalities occurred | 1906 Mississippi hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
9776_TropicalStormAlpha(2005) | tropical storm alpha tropical storm alpha named storm atlantic hurricane season names list having alpha tropical storm given greek alphabet october tropical depression formed tropical wave near windward_islands tropical storm october reached peak intensity weakened making landfall dominican_republic afternoon crossing island hispaniola weakened tropical depression persisted october dissipated remnant low absorbed large circulation alpha dumped torrential rain island hispaniola making eighth storm impact poverty stricken haiti caused deaths haiti caused floods rain related landslides roads blocked weeks hundreds houses destroyed meteorological history alpha origins tropical wave developed near windward_islands october satellite images indicated low pressure center associated tropical wave formed near barbados moved west northwest increasing convective activity area light wind shear convection increased weather radar data puerto_rico detected defined cyclonic circulation october area low pressure organized tropical depression southeast hispaniola shortly satellite imagery indicated closed circulation developed associated convection started banding later day depression organized upgraded tropical storm alpha time national_hurricane_center use greek atlantic hurricane alpha came weather radar range puerto_rico radar suggested eyewall like feature developed alpha tracking southwest edge subtropical ridge nearby large circulation alpha experiencing strong southerly flow alpha small circulation faced mountainous terrain hispaniola led forecasters believe alpha soon dissipate shortly alpha reached peak intensity october wind decreased convection remained bands low level circulation disrupted land left center ill defined difficult locate late october alpha landfall hispaniola quickly decreasing intensity making landfall storm weakened leaving tropical storm tropical depression status weakening strong southerly flow nearby hard determine low level circulation present satellite imagery suggested new center developed open waters north hispaniola downgraded tropical depression early day emerging open waters storm soon developed elongated center circulation indicated system weakening october low level center completely dissolved small area convective activity persisted system dissipated remnant low pressure system national_hurricane_center issued advisories alpha shortly remnant low absorbed circulation october preparations october national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm warning island hispaniola tropical storm watch turks islands southeastern bahamas tropical storm watch quickly upgraded tropical storm warning dominican_republic authorities ordered evacuation people living areas flooding possible october government ordered level level county anticipation rainfall haiti experiencing flooding passage october threat rainfall particularly dire country issued weather existing media distribution channels clear instructions residences prepare floods landslides local government ordered evacuation capital city national government mobilized personnel resources pre arranged impact storm circulation technically landfall near dominican_republic bulk impact occurred country poorer neighbor haiti alpha arrived hispaniola brought inches rain triggered floods landslides road port prince haiti closed department coastal city near port prince bridges closed cars pedestrians rivers east west closed roads region main road les closed country landslides temporarily blocked major roads suffering brutal drought stricken floods overwhelmed washed away pipes water draining system damages haiti confined grand departments haiti people died drowned river overflowed died flooding port prince suburb southern town rest deaths results landslides flooding areas country country houses destroyed damaged people killed dominican_republic fishermen went missing sea storm swept away flood waters rivers burst banks damage dominican_republic minimal government request international assistance working haiti took supporting roles response local flooding branch red_cross distributed additional water boxes high energy boxes body soap naming records hurricane names exhausted greek alphabet storm designated alpha reached tropical storm status alpha atlantic subtropical storm season tropical storm alpha time thought alpha second storm season storm broke season record storms single season post season analysis revealed previously unnoticed subtropical storm october alpha storm season alpha tropical storm assigned greek alphabet list hurricane names exhausted | Tropical Storm Alpha (2005) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
9835_1909Velascohurricane | hurricane hurricane intense tropical cyclone devastated areas texas coast july atlantic hurricane season fourth tropical storm second hurricane major hurricane season formed area disturbed weather east leeward_islands july remaining weak early existence system began intensify nearing jamaica curving northwest reached hurricane strength july near western tip cuba intensification stalled moved westwards gulf_of_mexico resumed hurricane approached texas coast storm intensified major hurricane july subsequently reached peak intensity winds mph prior making landfall near texas land system began quickly weaken dissipated near july hurricane caused deaths million damages texas strong waves caused offshore shipping incidents storm surge inundated areas texas coast damage galveston buildings remained intact hurricane strong winds forced train destroyed downed infrastructure heavy rains inland peaked meteorological history tropical depression noted utc july northeast windward_islands winds mph closed circulation time remains unclear nonetheless system remained weak tropical depression early existence moved west northwest eastern caribbean_sea weather reports caribbean time sparse according national_hurricane_center system formed closed circulation meant low lack data meant evidence support claim system kept tropical depression depression located south jamaica began slowly strengthen curve northwest reaching tropical storm intensity utc july time system expected landfall yucatán_peninsula ships vicinity storm reported strong associated low barometric pressure despite predictions system curved initial west northwest movement northwest central gulf mexico tropical storm continued intensify attaining hurricane strength category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale utc july past gulf_of_mexico intensification substantially storm maintained category intensity july july hurricane curved gulf westerly direction moving mph minimum pressure reading mbar hpa inhg reported offshore south louisiana ship utc july strengthening resumed july hurricane tracked parallel louisiana coastline texas later day storm attained peak intensity modern day category major hurricane sustained winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg hurricane landfall intensity directly texas maximum wind speeds stretching hurricane center following hours system rapidly weakened land lost tropical near afternoon july preparations impact hurricane approached texas weather_bureau issued hurricane warnings potentially affected areas beginning july ships ports continuously notified oncoming storm helped offshore shipping accidents minimum inland measure rail operations coast halted duration storm passage landfall hurricane caused wide damage texas coast areas inland despite previously issued warnings rough seas produced hurricane caused ship accidents strong waves forced ships near galveston grounded sunk barge miller craft grounded galveston large swept galveston causeway snapping telegraph cables ran length causeway sunken submerged log schooner broken pieces near remained stranded offshore hours winds estimated mph mobile alabama high waves prevented ships entering port mobile closer coast hurricane produced storm surge galveston galveston potential storm surge related damage galveston forced spray rise air areas outside galveston beach including fishing piers destroyed galveston pier members fishing party perished pier collapsed rescued yacht western areas galveston inland areas inundated water galveston primary streets submerged lesser extent water tide reported higher galveston hurricane inundated city water areas pass inundated high waves submerged water hurricane landfall buildings remained intact storm passage columbus columbia heavily affected houses experiencing form severe damage austin homes storm considered worst hurricane affect austin time heavy rains caused large amounts float austin struck newly constructed congress avenue bridge carrying away resulting damages cities reported severely damaged homes businesses galveston suffered minor damage reports chimney damage broken windows sections galveston causeway blown strong winds result boats forced carry people cargo galveston reportedly lost direct communication galveston temporary period time telegraph companies dallas chicago lost communications city property damage galveston estimated strong winds gusts storm reported far inland eagle pass winds uprooted trees extensively damaged crops downed power lines galveston strong winds blew trains tracks train stations train depots coast experienced considerable damage depots completely leveled fields previously burned caused ongoing drought swept cotton crops hurricane oil near blown water wells stripped machinery destroyed richmond reported destroyed downed chimneys prisoners escaped city local jail windows blown rice mills downed damage comparatively light louisiana heavy rains storm surge inundated marshes resulting hundreds reported cattle cotton crops louisiana pass destroyed rains wind deaths louisiana reported louisiana inland hurricane produced heavy rainfall areas peaking texas rainfall totals common hurricane track columbia set monthly records hour rainfall totals july cities reporting totals greater heavy rains caused damage areas provided beneficial drought relief regions | 1909 Velasco hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
9869_TropicalStormIsidore(1984) | tropical storm tropical storm 15th tropical cyclone 9th named storm atlantic hurricane season formed tropical depression september situated southeastern bahamas depression headed west upgraded tropical storm central bahamas day landfall near florida retaining tropical storm strength curved northeast emerging water near jacksonville florida continued northeast absorbed frontal system october damage generally light storm affected regions bahamas death reported florida total damage estimated million usd meteorological history storm system originated nearly stationary frontal boundary situated near bahamas september ship reported winds mph association disturbance satellite imagery indicated convection beginning organize satellite imagery air_force reconnaissance reports documented formation tropical depression early september special statement later issued national_hurricane_center nhc confirming existence depression tropical cyclone advisories initiated depression moved west northwest tracking bahamas moved passed near cyclone attained tropical storm status september receiving located near northern tip reached peak intensity barometric pressure fell sustained winds mph storm continued moving northwest failed strengthen significantly cyclone landfall near florida sustained winds mph subsequently moved inland previously large high pressure area eastern united_states prevented cyclone moving northward high moved away allowing curve northeast emerging water near jacksonville florida storm continued northeast passing coast downgraded tropical depression october absorbed frontal zone later day storms season formed relatively cool environments preparations mild nature described safety test gale warnings issued far south florida far north virginia including parts georgia south_carolina north_carolina private meteorological service stated intensify hurricane status leading confusion preparations florida citrus farmers burned potentially infected prevent heavy rains spreading disease red_cross volunteers shelter supplies sheets remained unused hundreds firefighters standby miami rain storm led cancellation horse races race course state parks temporarily closed martin counties students sent home early school canceled south beach park closed southern portions state residents prepared boats storm phantom fighter jets evacuated moved bases south_carolina lumber yards stores hardware stores reported unusually high demand emergency supplies certain smaller businesses closed early gasoline stations region business farther south florida keys emergency operations center opened response storm impact nassau bahamas produced flooding rains storm forced closure schools banks heavy precipitation fell island chain damage reported winds mph florida area mph winds recorded winds sustained mph northern portions state peak rainfall totals ranged associated intense convective band north east cyclone center tornado ranked scale touched near savannah georgia power outages minor scattered tides generally ran normal combined high winds tides contributed severe widespread beach erosion eastern coast central florida threatening structures times large beach restoration fill washed away additionally segments state road damaged eggs nests respectively destroyed man result storm near orlando man injured attempting land plane high winds state overall damage generally insignificant storm dropped heavy precipitation coasts georgia south_carolina north_carolina sporadic showers parts virginia offshore swells extensively damaged wooden ship phoenix vessel barely escaped destruction crew member suffered cracked rib path estimated inflicted million damage | Tropical Storm Isidore (1984) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
9989_1920Louisianahurricane | louisiana hurricane louisiana hurricane strong tropical cyclone caused significant damage parts louisiana september second tropical storm hurricane annual hurricane season formed area disturbed weather september northwest colombia system remained weak tropical depression landfall nicaragua later intensified tropical storm strength moved prior making second landfall yucatán_peninsula gulf_of_mexico storm quickly intensified moved north northwest reaching peak intensity category hurricane winds mph prior making landfall near louisiana change intensity quickly weakened land dissipating september eastern kansas approached united_states gulf_coast hurricane forced estimated people evacuate numerous evacuations measures occur landfall hurricane generated strong winds wide coast trees causing damage homes infrastructure heavy rainfall associated storm peaked alabama heavy rains washed railroads leading rail accidents gulf_coast damage storm totaled million death associated hurricane meteorological history mid september trough moved central caribbean_sea vicinity islands organized developed closed circulation september classified tropical depression utc day early existence depression remained weak winds remaining mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg weak disturbance later landfall intensity near border honduras nicaragua utc september small system gained intensity moved honduras attaining tropical storm strength september prior entering near tropical storm slightly intensified maximum sustained winds mph september later landfall yucatán_peninsula accelerated north northwest despite initially reported maintained intensity peninsula storm determined weakened minimal tropical storm strength entering gulf_of_mexico late september weakened tropical storm began intensify gulf_of_mexico september utc storm reached hurricane intensity modern day category hurricane continuing intensify gulf hurricane attained category hurricane intensity utc september subsequently reached peak intensity winds mph estimated minimum pressure mbar inhg hurricane later landfall peak intensity near louisiana utc later day maximum winds spanned center landfall ships offshore louisiana coast reported eye associated hurricane land system began quickly weaken tropical storm strength utc day located near parish continuing accelerate north northwest estimated tropical cyclone dissipated september kansas based observations nearby weather stations preparations impact hurricane warnings initially issued areas gulf_coast louisiana texas later moved eastward coastal regions pensacola florida new_orleans hurricane progressed closer coast additional marine warnings issued offshore regions potentially affected hurricane boats evacuated gulf_coast ports onshore freight trains moved mainland preparation storm railways evacuated people island estimated people evacuated united_states_coast_guard ordered ready immediate service event emergency national_guard strike duty galveston camp transferred barracks oil companies abandoned operations coastal oil fields advance hurricane people lake evacuated new_orleans causing hotels overflow forcing refugees shelter public buildings including post offices strong winds gusts reported gulf_coast gulf_of_mexico ship reported minimum central barometric pressure mbar inhg prior storm intensification hurricane louisiana reported sustained winds mph winds mph reported far east result numerous trees uprooted power lines downed death occurred new_orleans electric wire downed hurricane strong winds downed power lines caused lack communication areas affected relief efforts new_orleans service homes strong winds coast inland rainfall concentrated primarily eastern half cyclone rain occurring september 23rd alabama rain recorded associated hurricane hour september rainfall record set rain measured kelly louisiana system rapid dissipation land rainfall amounts remained generally interior regions louisiana texas rainfall peaked heavy rains caused damage railroads louisiana train running louisville kentucky nashville tennessee left stranded washed near chef rail operations stopped new_orleans mobile alabama tides average reported mississippi sound hurricane moved coast tides average reported mississippi strong storm surge caused considerable damage louisiana hurricane landfall near low tide major storm surge impacts overall damage caused hurricane totaled crop related damage particularly rice sugar cane totaled | 1920 Louisiana hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10030_TropicalStormDanielle(1986) | tropical storm tropical storm caribbean_sea short lived cyclone developed september east southern lesser antilles strengthening peak winds mph storm moved moved main island hurricane force gusts continuing westward absorbed dry air northern south_america dissipated september threat prompted gale warnings barbados island wind gusts reached mph winds caused major power heavy rainfall left crop damage rain system affected country weeks later combined monetary damage totaled million usd million usd people seek shelter homes destroyed total dwellings impacted degree trinidad outer rainbands produced flooding mudslides west briefly threatened jamaica dissipated affecting island meteorological history september tropical wave moved western coast africa progressed westward tropical atlantic_ocean initially moderate speed accelerating mph september tropical depression developed tropical wave early september satellite imagery indicated quickly intensified tropical storm east southeast island lesser antilles september hurricane hunters flew tropical storm reported maximum sustained winds mph pressure inhg initially forecasters anticipated strengthen storm moved north center contained winds near hurricane force moved island maintaining peak winds hours began weakening eastern caribbean_sea dry air northern south_america paralleling northern coast continent circulation convection late september system weakened tropical depression status day dissipated western caribbean tropical cyclone caribbean_sea preparations impact tropical storm moved small craft advisory issued later gale warnings posted barbados threat storm forced closure main commercial airport schools businesses stores west briefly posed threat jamaica prompting officials country issue tropical storm watch months earlier precursor tropical storm andrew killed people island avoid jamaican government worked evacuate fishermen small islands precaution moved struck island wind gusts near hurricane force winds caused major power island destroyed roofs houses country combination winds heavy rains caused heavy crop damage days struck severe affected combined disasters produced damage total million usd million usd majority crop damage banana crop destroyed unfit cultivation acres km2 crops seriously affected storms caused deaths animals human fatalities addition crop damage combined impact storms left houses destroyed total dwellings damaged forced people seek emergency shelter country heavy rainfall caused mudslides flooding disrupted transportation utility network passage produced mph wind gust airport barbados coast guard ship barbados ran aground reef southern rescued south rainbands swept trinidad producing feet flooding flooding caused landslides destroyed bridges damage country estimated million million usd | Tropical Storm Danielle (1986) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10146_TropicalDepressionFive(2010) | tropical depression atlantic tropical cyclone lasted hours remnants persisted week precursor non tropical trough east florida august developed southeastern gulf_of_mexico fifth depression atlantic hurricane season system tropical cyclone following day remnant circulation later moved louisiana mississippi producing heavy rainfall causing flooding florida coast system produced heavy waves contributed deaths moving inland remnants depression reached central alabama turning southward system nearly redeveloped tropical cyclone august reached gulf_of_mexico disorganized turned northward mississippi depression twice caused delay work building relief combat horizon oil spill meteorological history origins depression dissipating cold extended northeast gulf_of_mexico florida august connected weak non tropical low pressure area located miles east southeast jacksonville florida system disorganized convection thunderstorms moved generally southwestward drifting conditions initially unfavorable development strong upper level wind shear land interaction late august low reached southeastern gulf_of_mexico national_hurricane_center nhc noted medium chance tropical subtropical development anticipated decrease wind shear convection gradually increased better organized hurricane hunters flight late august confirmed development tropical depression miles west florida classified tropical cyclone tropical depression broad circulation organized deep convection located warm water temperatures upper level environment significant intensification easterly wind shear forecast nhc anticipated depression strengthening mph making landfall louisiana influence mid level ridge north depression forecast track generally northwestward early august convection diminished significantly dry air vertical wind shear nearby upper level low circulation difficult locate conditions favored redevelopment thunderstorm activity tropical cyclone prediction model forecast significant intensification minimum pressure mbar models forecast depression reach hurricane status making landfall continued northwest circulation remained broad disorganized convection remained minimal late august hurricane hunters flight reported depression longer tropical cyclone post analysis nhc determined depression tropical cyclone hours redevelopment anticipated remnants moved ashore louisiana august time circulation better defined small circular area convection observed radar approaching new_orleans supported anticyclone georgia system moved slowly turning northeastward tracking inland southern mississippi august late august remnants reached central alabama began southward ridge north day reached florida panhandle low reached open waters nhc assessed chance redevelopment favorable conditions early august low reached gulf_of_mexico hurricane hunters flight reported weak circulation convection disorganized upper level conditions remained marginally favorable nhc noted small increase organization result formation tropical depression early august remnants system dissipated preparations impact prior tropical cyclone system dropped locally heavy rainfall portions southern florida international airport recorded inches august record date system spawned weak tornado near downed trees damaged house high tides system affected sea turtle nests transported safer location gulf_of_mexico developing system threatened area affected horizon oil spill prompted stop operations temporarily constructing relief event occurred week later depression threatening issuing advisory nhc issued tropical storm warning florida louisiana including new_orleans louisiana governor issued state emergency threat depression remnants depression produced rough surf coast florida man hospitalized elderly people died swept away rip currents deaths believed fatigue induced heart attacks drowning final advisory depression nhc noted potential system produce heavy rainfall southern united_states accordingly local national_weather_service offices issued flood watches louisiana parishes mississippi counties depression moved region dropped heavy rainfall new_orleans area flooding streets entering apartment complex rainfall system extended far inland atlanta georgia thunderstorms damaged houses remnants moved southward gulf_of_mexico associated thunderstorms struck mobile alabama produced heavy rainfall estimated rainfall flooded streets damaged city water line customers left power remnants affected mississippi second time system dropped heavy rainfall resulted flash flooding near system caused million damage washed bridge entered buildings system approached louisiana second time local issued coastal flood watch flash flood watch sixteen hours intense rainfall occurred parish flooding buildings lightning killed cows destroyed house damage estimated inland remnants interacted stationary cold central tennessee causing million damage heavy rainfall affected bridges roads properties | Tropical Depression Five (2010) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10182_1933Texastropicalstorm | texas tropical storm texas tropical storm produced record rainfall south central united_states july atlantic hurricane season storm season developing july near lesser antilles moving westward caribbean_sea cyclone passed south jamaica july storm dropped heavy rainfall island caused flooding road july storm struck belize later moved yucatán_peninsula initially believed storm continued mexico dissipated storm formed northeast discovered storm followed continuous track july storm struck southeastern texas peak intensity mph moved inland transitioned extratropical cyclone turning eastward storm dropped torrential rainfall eastern texas western louisiana peaking louisiana stations reported record rainfall including louisiana hour remained highest daily total high rains left million crop damage texas counties rains caused rivers exceed banks forcing evacuations road meteorological history july tropical depression developed near initially moved west northwestward turning west july passed south hispaniola day ships region confirmed presence closed circulation depression assessed intensified tropical storm utc july passing south jamaica later day affecting island storm turned west southwest reaching peak winds mph early july later day ship reported pressure mbar inhg adjusted mbar inhg compensate bias ship utc july storm landfall near belize peak intensity moving ashore storm quickly weakened tropical depression crossing yucatán_peninsula late july emerged turned northwest ridge moving eastward system intensified tropical storm july utc july storm moved ashore southeastern texas winds mph storm weakened tropical depression shortly landfall turning north north northeast july cyclone began interacting cold extratropical tracked slowly eastward eastern texas northern louisiana high pressure area north later moved mississippi_river early july absorbed depression border arkansas mississippi impact passing south jamaica storm produced heavy rainfall month july years overflowed rivers kingston reported causing flooding landslides storm washed roads bridge wrecked disrupted regional transportation storm cut telegraph lines kingston eastern portion island later moved belize yucatán_peninsula stations reported gale force winds low pressures despite weak tropical cyclone storm dropped heavy rainfall eastern texas northwestern louisiana areas received little hours km2 reported highest rainfall total louisiana seventh highest total record state amounts storm reported hour total set record highest daily rainfall total july secondary rainfall observed rain fell hours highest daily total record site remains highest alexandria broke hour rainfall record july total july heavy rains spread southern arkansas northwestern mississippi high rains eastern texas totaling flooded roads counties damage counties collectively totaled million storm related flooding washed bridge henderson portions line people required rescue trapped fast moving river rains region considered heaviest years leaving severe damage corn cotton crops similarly floods damaged cotton crops northern louisiana totaling million dollars losses rains caused streams exceed banks including creek near flooded roads railways floods forced families evacuate low lying areas northern louisiana rainfall caused worst floods related tropical cyclone record storm dropping heavy rainfall produced thunderstorms gusty winds texas louisiana coastlines severe thunderstorm related storm damaged roofs windows alexandria louisiana | 1933 Texas tropical storm | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10193_HurricaneAllison(1995) | named storm hurricane atlantic hurricane season early season hurricane delivered heavy rains caused minor damage primarily cuba florida georgia storm developed june hours official start hurricane season strengthened tropical storm early june hurricane june gulf_of_mexico landfall big bend area florida june tracking northward extratropical system death reported cuba early formation heralded start eventually active hurricane season meteorological history origins system traced tropical wave moved eastern caribbean_sea week wave gradually organized entered western caribbean_sea june circulation continued close june evening declared tropical depression east honduras depression unusually low shear environment early june began tracking northward allowed system strengthen tropical storm morning june tracked despite fact westerly wind shear began increase warm water allowed gradually strengthen afternoon evening late evening cuba developed circular central dense overcast high end tropical storm storm emerged gulf_of_mexico warm waters allowed strengthen upgraded hurricane morning june travelling north remained somewhat disorganized eye visible reconnaissance flights confirmed hurricane intensity storm maintained minimal hurricane day june began turn northeast response southwesterly shear late evening storm began weaken dropping tropical storm intensity approached area intensity leveled june landfall morning landfall utc near florida high end tropical storm mph winds briefly emerged landfall near florida hour later mph winds operationally considered hurricane landfall considered earliest hurricane landfall united_states making final florida landfall rapidly weakened tropical storm force winds continued eastern florida panhandle late afternoon storm moved northward georgia weakened tropical depression evening june southern georgia early june began transition extratropical storm interacted warm northeast tracking carolinas remnant low emerged atlantic_ocean coast cape_hatteras evening raced western atlantic crossing easternmost nova scotia june newfoundland june continued northward dissipating june impact winds tropical storm force reported western cuba peak gust mph havana heavy rainfall inches reported area houses damaged destroyed flooding resulted person killed western cuba injured overall economic loss result storm reported fairly minor florida winds knocked power lines leaving residents power telephone services mile stretch florida seaside homes flooded extensive beach erosion result storm surge hotels restaurant damaged fishing boats storm closed bridge linking highest storm surge florida feet feet east tornado spawned touched causing minor damage downed power lines flipped vehicles minor crop damage reported deaths reported result florida damage estimated usd florida primarily result storm surge damage georgia result tornadoes related significant tornadoes touched town elementary school destroyed significant damage reported buildings kings bay naval submarine base tornadoes touched damage minimal damage tornado estimated usd | Hurricane Allison (1995) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10275_HurricaneAlex(2010) | hurricane alex hurricane alex rare june hurricane tropical cyclone develop atlantic hurricane season originating area disturbed weather june slowly developed western caribbean_sea struck belize strong tropical storm entering gulf_of_mexico alex large encountered conditions favorable gradual development early june cyclone attained hurricane status approached northeastern mexico june hurricane atlantic basin storm rapidly intensified coast alex came ashore near category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale alex caused deaths people path produced billion usd damage precursor hurricane produced substantial rainfall causing death dominican_republic fourteen people killed central_america result flooding landfall alex mexico storm outer rainbands killed people acapulco person final landfall alex caused deaths additional persons reported missing alex triggered widespread power outages northeastern mexico southern texas damage evident metropolitan area faced governor described worst weather phenomenon history following alex final landfall state emergency declared portions texas widespread flooding storm affected people northeast mexico ruined hectares acres crops region equivalent region total farmland meteorological history weather system hurricane alex developed disturbance june days associated thunderstorm activity embedded national_hurricane_center nhc mentioned candidate tropical cyclone formation june crossing windward_islands southeastern caribbean_sea time upper level wind shear present leading conditions marginally favorable development system moved caribbean june developed extent nhc assessed chance development tropical depression hours day feature deteriorated thunderstorm activity spread upper level regime remained favorable eventual redevelopment june low level circulation gradually better established south jamaica displaced poorly organized convection utc surface low pressure area formed miles northeast nicaragua lack persistent thunderstorm activity considered tropical cyclone later day convection increased center circulation atmospheric pressures dropped region late june hurricane_hunters verified development surface low pressure area combined increase thunderstorm activity indicated system tropical depression accordingly cyclone classified tropical depression utc located miles east southeast end hurricane season national_hurricane_center revised analysis estimated system actually tropical depression utc time formation depression moving west northwest steered high pressure system northern gulf_of_mexico anticyclone positioned storm created environment minimal wind shear depression quickly intensified utc june obtained tropical storm status given alex tropical storm alex progressed western caribbean_sea yucatán_peninsula developed large field clouds accompanied established outflow circulation inner structure initially disorganized late june better defined utc tropical storm approached belize coast hurricane hunters flight reported winds mph early june alex landfall north intensity moving ashore area convection increased center convection initially better defined crossed yucatán_peninsula tropical cyclones weaken disorganized landfall alex stronger viewed radar satellite imagery national_hurricane_center noted forecast discussions cyclone structure closely resembled hurricane deteriorating storm time land convective activity markedly decreased alex weakened tropical depression status approached peninsula western coastline late june depression emerged gulf_of_mexico large overall convective structure little thunderstorm activity near center interaction land alex located yucatán_peninsula nhc remarked potential significant strengthening low wind shear warm water temperatures gulf_of_mexico possibility existed alex intensify major hurricane category storm saffir simpson hurricane wind scale landfall early june thunderstorm activity reformed center depression intensified tropical storm day combination dry air increasing wind shear slightly cooler water temperatures prevented significant convection developing center time alex moving slowly northwest coast yucatán_peninsula environment conditions favorable intensification tropical storm tracked away coast circulation envelope alex remained large june storm rainbands covered entire western half gulf_of_mexico rainfall reported texas louisiana coasts center miles offshore tropical storm continued strengthen based reports hurricane_hunters estimated alex attained hurricane status utc june miles southeast texas hurricane alex located moist low shear environment led steady intensification june pressure continued fall sign intensifying cyclone rapid drop occurring afternoon evening hurricane strengthened category storm late june approached northeastern mexican coast utc july alex landfall peak strength maximum sustained winds mph gusts mph unusually low central pressure inhg municipality mexican state storm national_hurricane_center revised landfall intensity estimate showing alex stronger struck mexican coast sustained winds mph central pressure inhg hours moving ashore storm weakened category status structure began deteriorate deep convection persisted center utc alex weakened tropical storm utc july disrupted alex core causing storm weaken tropical depression dissipate interaction mountain range caused lift eastern storm center circulation ceased exist producing torrential rainfall northern central mexico following dissipation alex divergence atmospheric pressure level approximately altitude ridge high pressure located southern texas alex moisture interacted produce intense convection hours preparations caribbean immediately storm formed june tropical storm warning issued entire east coast mexico yucatán_peninsula shortly tropical storm warning extended include east coast belize late june government honduras issued tropical storm warning islands tropical storm watch issued border guatemala alex neared hurricane strength evening june hurricane warning issued coast texas south mouth mexican government issued hurricane warning south tropical storm warning posted coastal texas northward port connor governor texas declared state disaster counties ordered deployment personnel including citizen soldiers president barack_obama declared state emergency freeing federal funds counties texas june authorities began evacuations residents coastal areas municipalities municipalities june state civil defense agency education secretary announced schools closed state storm thirteen shelters opened total people sought protection storm municipalities state people asked evacuate safer areas schools ordered closed hours followed suit mandatory evacuations alongside santa river ordered evacuation families highlands city state total shelters opened close schools expecting alex reach state tropical depression weaker asked schools attendance prior alex making landfall issued flood watch southernmost region state storm expected produce heavy rainfall hours potential cause significant flooding poor drainage areas especially flooded hurricane officials opened hurricane shelters voluntary evacuations place people sought shelter cameron counties impact caribbean central_america tropical wave alex developed produced rainfall central caribbean_sea dominican_republic rainfall triggered flooding prompted evacuations people swollen rivers capital city santo domingo houses flooded person killed storm additional person reported missing nearby homes inundated neighboring haiti minor flooding reported issued flash flood warning entire island response tropical wave producing thunderstorms nation fourteen people killed central_america result flooding related alex nicaragua el_salvador guatemala el_salvador national chapter red_cross evacuated families departments el_salvador government reported injuries people country evacuated residences majority temporarily relocated shelters alex inflicted damage homes schools bridges highways compromised blocked guatemala homes highways damaged affecting people sought shelter country landslide reported village flooding corn potato crops damaged departments reported property damage country minimal gulf_of_mexico according mexican government alex stopped production barrels oil day gulf_of_mexico corresponds quarter country total oil production evacuated personnel oil offshore veracruz evacuated oil rig gulf evacuated personnel area total production platforms faced evacuations causing oil output natural gas flows remain storm expected impact operations cleanup operations affected repercussions storm wave action wind direction alex stayed relatively away site storm caused delay plans increase oil capture leak week spill large washed onshore grand isle parts louisiana alabama florida high storm tides created hurricane person guatemala died injured bus rolled traveled damaged highway state civil defense system reported families municipalities evacuated shelters alex torrential rainfall produced landslides counties state june knocked tree transmission line near causing cities towns municipalities lose power residents left electricity power restored evening boat carrying seven passengers capsized eventually rescued dwellings suffered minor damage result storm prior second landfall alex caused death state wall collapsed dwelling killing woman sleeping inside near river breached banks flooding homes farther upstream families affected river rise flooded homes water overall families affected storm state outer rainbands alex caused deaths acapulco guerrero retaining wall collapsed occupants improvised vacant lot investigation followed found wall built structural torrential rainfall weakened wall foundation storm significant effect region excessive rainfall reported region precipitation reported weather stations statewide average rain reported statewide july reported total rainfall recorded san total precipitation recorded june july rainfall stations recorded rain recorded precipitation del noted storm rainfall totals greatly exceed totals produced hurricane gilbert produced rain city historic rainfall caused dams fill northeast mexico heavy rainfall began water cubic feet second dam china dams operating maximum capacity respectively dam saw water water releases dams raised state alert slated receive discharged water rainfall caused dam release water dam reach normal operating capacity case dam excess storage sparked fears flooding downstream municipalities possibility dam discarded mexican section plans place prepare crest tributary subsequent crest expected carry additional tributaries point flooded tributaries river rise forced evacuation families required closure gateway colombia solidarity international bridge texas july bridges expected closed july rise forced evacuation families river rose carry town rainfall caused dam fill completely large water pressure dam forced dam gates shut cranes employed open rest gates unable opened lack electrical power sparking fears potential dam municipality evacuated reports early july dam municipal president stated flood cause total destruction city july water releases dam increased town reported underwater discharge expected personnel city prison population evacuated day rainfall alex beneficial caused increases dam water levels dry areas coast waves reported storm came ashore following hurricane landfall year old man rescued storm drain people lost power capital state state people left electricity heavy winds rainfall knocked billboards trees capital injuries reported city storm dropped inches rainfall flooding leaving underwater neighborhoods comprising city flooded areas city water forcing people shelters flooded trees uprooted seven neighborhoods flooded young persons rescued flooded breached banks flooding communities overflow following water isolated communities death reported state july man died trying cross flooded river state storm resultant floods damaged homes schools businesses additionally roadways bridges damaged left power consumers lost electric service property damage placed billion million usd municipalities state declared federal disaster areas people confirmed died died housing unit construction collapsed men woman died vehicle rolled crashed semi trailer truck intense rainfall year old swept away swift currents pinned fence elderly man died wall toppled woman died large boulder rock slide fell home young man fell bodies found began believed washed away cemetery people reported missing according customers lost electric power metropolitan area people statewide wells lost power leaving water service municipalities heavy flooding occurred santa river normally dry river bed flows causing reach record flow flooded stream washed away multiple parked vehicles popular market sport facilities built riverside santa river destroyed kilometres main arterial streets multiple caused closure divided highway los exceeded banks forcing multiple street explosion fire occurred bridge municipality fell old gas pipe injuries reported fire rainfall alex remnants caused wing municipal built collapse building listed protected historic building bridge collapsed inch oil pipeline process ends pipeline section closed leak river leak expected adversely impact drinking water supplies hurricane alex affected infrastructure schools state severely damaged held intermediate damage nationwide disruption internet connection cell phone services caused damage optical fibers backbone central stations additionally reported damage network causing intermittent services preliminary estimates damage state rose billion million usd final damage estimates released august totaled billion billion usd statewide rainfall alex remnants caused small dam forcing evacuation people municipality seat ensuing flood rose damaged homes coal producing region state left isolated broke banks hundreds residents evacuated case flooded width causing homes underwater bridges covered water thousands citizens evacuated las flooded rain fell nearby mountain ranges flood damaged homes damaging urban infrastructure power water services people sought refuge shelters loss power caused suspend activities stopping workers rainfall caused damage municipalities affecting people causing billion million usd damage state united_states southern texas bands northern hurricane began producing tropical storm force winds cameron starting june highest reported sustained wind mph southeast tip strongest gust occurred queen isabella causeway wind speed mph measured sustained winds mph gusts mph measured bands produced heavy rainfall leading flooding storm surge feet reported island causing moderate beach erosion significant damage avoided bulk feet storm tide hit port low tide tornadoes confirmed touched state association storm overturned mobile home tornadoes caused mainly minimal damages trees customers lost power texas large amounts precipitation fell inches rainfall recorded region airport inches precipitation hour period inches rain fell june broke daily rainfall record inches texas measured inches rain june constitutes city june day record houston rain fell days july average rainfall entire month july parts city received nearly inches rain days causing scattered street flooding flooding caused rainfall remnants alex caused far western texas exceed flood stage record stage combined rainfall produced tropical depression flood conditions month july million usd agricultural damage reported alex aftermath records government response following storm final landfall mexico deployed troops help aid operations troops enforced mandatory evacuations residents people evacuated homes people affected hurricane alex homes flooded affected alex remnants leaving municipalities state communication outside world considered total losses approximately people affected floods northeastern mexico declared state emergency municipalities freeing federal disaster funds use aid operations additional municipalities placed state emergency july similar declaration municipalities municipalities state emergency later expanded municipalities mexican president requested adding resources federal disaster fund billion million usd held sufficient face damage months following storm total billion million usd released federal state governments aid reconstruction disaster areas texas governor activated state search rescue capabilities san_antonio activation flooding expected approach tropical depression area affected alex dissipation alex continued causing deaths mexico particularly flooding death reported reported died result alex people died plane crashed surveying water dams state secretary public works municipal president victims infrastructure storm caused severe devastation particular metropolitan area state governor noted city collapsed worst weather phenomenon history municipality people affected property damage estimated billion million usd residents permanently relocated homes destroyed storm caused million million usd damage municipality flooding destroyed bridges bridges damaged statewide governor announced july allocation billion million usd repairs arterial streets municipalities metropolitan area day establish traffic sections arterial streets bordering santa river damaged direction repairs main roadways estimated months complete railway traffic state paralyzed train bridges collapsed extensive damage found track ballast multiple rail lines reported expected net loss cents share annual earnings affecting mexican subsidiary company later reported drop million usd revenue hurricane damage damage railway infrastructure caused automotive shortages north_america forced cancel shifts plants michigan missouri kansas ford production ontario assembly plant suffered week delays deliveries model rail track damage damage road system paralyzed route trade united_states mexico trucks stalled damage highway alex destroyed water infrastructure portions causing widespread shortages water damage water infrastructure described unexpected magnitude left water week storm landfall standing water left following rainfall caused concern diseases including cholera consequently population warned water prevent disease areas storm impact difficult water gas silver distributed additionally laboratory testing refuse coming individuals illnesses commenced precaution identify cholera diseases applied region following storm passage announced fines million usd merchants guilty price selling water occurred agency received complaints compared water pre storm price july agency announced applied sanctions businesses found water economic environmental effects according estimates fisheries food acres farmland damaged result alex northeastern mexico corresponding total farmland agricultural damage occurred acres acres damaged corresponding entirety state farmland state crop acres damaged corresponding state citrus production thousand heads cattle lost damage animal heads cattle goats sheep horses lost goats cattle sheep killed storm affected commerce region calculated alex affected small medium enterprises local chapter reported days hurricane alex affected city businesses city lost million million usd overall lost business alex expected total billion million usd remnants year old discovered local residents believed remains carried state remnants identified dated personnel meteorological records alex atlantic hurricane month june strongest terms wind speed hurricane alma barometric pressure recording mbar inches intense atlantic hurricane june hurricane ties intensity alex tied intense june atlantic hurricane record overall pressure estimated actual pressure low mbar | Hurricane Alex (2010) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10324_TropicalStormDean(1995) | tropical storm dean tropical short lived storm formed late july lasted early august fourth named storm atlantic hurricane season spent life tropical depression briefly gained tropical storm status landfall texas coast july landfall dissipated central texas august impacts dean minimal mainly heavy rain oklahoma texas caused localized coastal inland flooding tornadoes touched texas result dean landfall families evacuated flooding area fatality recorded result flooding oklahoma highways flooded oklahoma travel state addition approximately dollars worth damage recorded aftermath dean meteorological history precursor system form dean stationary situated northeastern gulf_of_mexico week july july developed weak upper level circulation indicated reports gulf structure disorganized process organizing system continued organize early july afternoon developed surface circulation tropical depression spawned dean thought formed utc july later declared tropical depression day center located miles southeast new_orleans depression slowly tracked westward blocked ridge high pressure north system frequent reconnaissance surveillance depression remained poorly organized continued tropical depression status july organization system hindered development despite favorable conditions low wind shear warm sea surface temperatures late july system began execute turn northwest increase forward speed remained poorly organized tropical depression south louisiana july system circulation began organize reports tropical storm force reported moved closer texas coast based national_hurricane_center nhc issued tropical storm warnings texas louisiana coast louisiana corpus texas later afternoon strengthened tropical storm dean located coast hurricane_hunters confirmed dean strengthened final hours landfall texas coast mph storm landfall near texas utc july shortly landfall dean weakened tropical depression strength tracked northwest texas depression stalled central texas august remained hours day dropping heavy rain parts state late august merged non tropical dissipated remnants dean eventually moved oklahoma caused heavy rainfall forcing roads close rescues dean dropped heavy rain midwest states areas kansas received seven inches rain illinois missouri indiana areas received inches rain dean preparations dean proximity land formation little warning advance storm tropical storm warnings issued utc july louisiana corpus texas warnings hours landfall allowed utc july impact damage dean concentrated states texas oklahoma damage mainly heavy rain states total cost damage totaled usd usd texas texas damage inland flooding heavy rainfall inches reported large texas heaviest measured inches near texas rainfall amounts inches common eastern state total houses flooded southeast texas freshwater flooding resulted evacuation families people evacuate homes near texas storm surge impacts fairly minor ranging feet mean sea level portion flooded storm surge significant property damage reported result minor beach erosion street flooding reported highest wind gust land mph field tornadoes confirmed result dean touched touched near tornadoes rated scale minor damage oklahoma oklahoma saw heavy rain remnants dean inches rain fell town highest inches recorded great salt plains dam oklahoma homes flooded area heavy rain cars found stranded high water thunderstorms associated dean remnants dumped heavy rain state resulting flash flooding areas flooding areas travel near impossible highway highway closed flash flooding covering roadways feet water times roads remained flooded closed days arrival dean remnants death small child reported child swept away flood waters rest united_states parts received significant rainfall rain recorded louisiana inches rain fell alabama received inches rain mississippi got inches rain dean cut heavy rain midwest kansas missouri illinois indiana michigan primarily effected florida received heavy rainfall areas getting inches rain | Tropical Storm Dean (1995) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10339_TropicalStormBeryl(2006) | tropical storm tropical storm tropical storm atlantic hurricane season developing tropical disturbance july tracked generally northward strengthened attain peak winds mph generally favorable conditions turning northeast weakened cooler waters july struck island shortly extratropical extratropical remnants continued northeastward nova_scotia july merged approaching cold produced rough seas northeast united_states coastline massachusetts impact limited light rainfall gusty winds reported damage later produced moderate rainfall gusty winds atlantic_canada resulting localized power outages little damage deaths reported meteorological history cold moved east_coast united_states july stalled coast north_carolina gradually decayed surface low pressure trough developed disturbances centered miles south southeast located miles south cape_hatteras north_carolina low quickly organized unnamed tropical storm area initially remained broad ill defined july system better organized improved banding features area developed tropical depression located miles south southeast cape_hatteras depression moved slowly north northwest break subtropical ridge convective banding features prominent system intensified tropical storm duration storm tracked environment light vertical wind shear established upper level outflow shortly tropical storm low level circulation exposed limited deep convection deep convection developed following morning outflow continued improve warm sea surface temperatures gradually intensified attain peak winds mph early july located miles east north_carolina maintained peak winds hours paralleled mid-atlantic new_jersey coasts eye like feature developed center convection late july began slow weakening trend passing cooler waters steering winds ahead approaching mid level trough caused accelerate northeastward early july center storm crossed island convection diminished moved progressively colder waters shortly utc july extratropical cyclone short distance east hours later landfall southwestern nova_scotia july extratropical remnants merged approaching cold newfoundland preparations forecasters initially predicted brush carolinas tropical storm watch issued eastern coast north_carolina northward northeastward track apparent tropical storm watch issued hours prior moving ashore plymouth massachusetts including martha hours landfall national_hurricane_center replaced watch tropical storm warning area issued tropical storm watch massachusetts westward connecticut eastern portion long_island east anticipation storm activated trial run hurricane season local red_cross chapters opened volunteer teams placed standby assist southeastern massachusetts police departments maintained extra staff preparation potential problems storm fishermen secured boats business owners boarded windows prevent storm damage days prior passage issued gale warnings coastal waters nova_scotia newfoundland anticipation heavy rainfall agency issued heavy rainfall warnings western nova scotia including halifax impact storm caused high waves east_coast united_states foot seas open ocean waves southern coast reached feet height storm approached island resulting people rescued rip currents high surf occurred southern coast massachusetts prompting closing ferry boston produced storm surge feet winds southeastern massachusetts fairly light sustained tropical storm force winds wind gusts peaking mph unofficially gusts reached mph dropped moderate precipitation offshore maximum precipitation total united_states inches rainfall southeastern massachusetts reached inches chatham reported damage downed telephone poles fallen tree branches overall impact minor reported power outages deaths injuries maritime association storm remnants dropped moderate precipitation atlantic_canada officially peaking inches scots bay nova scotia unofficially higher total inches locations inch rain fell hour additionally station new_brunswick reported inches hours rainfall caused flooding streams flooding streets moderate winds reported path peaked mph southern nova scotia winds downed tree limbs led power outages overall damage minor | Tropical Storm Beryl (2006) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10377_1933Trinidadhurricane | trinidad hurricane trinidad hurricane north_atlantic tropical cyclones record produce hurricane force winds venezuela second tropical storm hurricane atlantic hurricane season system formed june east lesser antilles moved westward attained hurricane status striking trinidad june storm caused heavy damage island estimated million strong winds downed trees destroyed hundreds houses leaving people homeless later hurricane crossed northeastern portion venezuela power outages damaged houses reported entering caribbean_sea hurricane maintained northwest trajectory passed south jamaica july heavy rainfall flooded roads railways hurricane crossed western cuba july high winds island destroyed hundreds houses storm rainfall damaged tobacco crop entering gulf_of_mexico hurricane turned west attained peak winds mph july struck northeastern mexico july quickly dissipated final landfall storm caused heavy damage mexico southern texas storm ended prolonged drought meteorological history tropical wave observed near june day ship region observed closed circulation suggesting tropical wave spawned tropical depression east trinidad storm moved westward gradually intensified june attained hurricane status east trinidad based ship report barometric pressure mbar inhg hurricanes season utc june hurricane landfall extreme southern trinidad winds mph crossing island hurricane struck northern venezuela intensity utc june monthly weather review summary season noted hurricane earliest known general area record nearly years pass south northeast corner venezuela hours striking venezuela hurricane entered southeastern caribbean_sea days maintained intensity tracking northwest ship june reported pressure inhg suggesting winds mph day hurricane passed south jamaica turned west resuming northwest motion utc july hurricane landfall western cuba winds mph weakened crossing island maintained hurricane status entering gulf_of_mexico july strong high pressure area eastern united_states turned hurricane west storm attained peak winds mph july based ship report pressure mbar inhg maintained intensity hours time hurricane turned southwest utc july hurricane final landfall near halfway texas intensity landfall estimated mph moving ashore hurricane rapidly weakened high terrain northeastern mexico storm dissipated utc july impact path hurricane killed people collectively trinidad venezuela jamaica cuba hurricane affected trinidad causing million damage southern portion island storm destroyed houses village thousands left homeless trees island fell blocked roads including struck car seriously injured man heavy damage reported industry high winds destroyed oil oil supply line disrupted fallen trees represented significant loss island oil industry events 1930s high winds downed power lines island repaired days storm struck storm dropped heavy rainfall destroyed roofs houses little damage occurred capital city port spain deaths trinidad drowned boats sank storm medical assistance relief supplies sent boat significantly affected areas affecting trinidad hurricane struck northeastern venezuela damage heaviest high winds cut telephone telegraph lines days storm destroyed houses fishing boats resulting million damage officials reported number lives lost hurricane striking winds mph storm atlantic tropical cyclones record time affect country hurricane force winds hurricanes moving caribbean hurricane affected jamaica high winds downed banana trees flooding western portion island affected roads railways later hurricane crossed western cuba killing people causing million damage hurricane destroyed houses combination strong winds flooding heavy rainfall person died house collapsed province rainfall caused rivers exceed banks storm related flooding left damage tobacco industry storm damaged crops region high winds downed telephone telegraph lines western cuba little damage reported capital city havana despite report peak wind gust mph storm cuban president utilized military assist relief operations prevent looting threat storm prompted united_states weather bureau issue southeast storm warnings florida light rainfall storm reported miami storm final landfall weather_bureau issued northeast storm warnings port connor texas july day hurricane warning issued hurricane ultimately struck sparsely populated area northeastern mexico causing deaths heavy damage country high winds downed trees power lines damaged roofs houses beach near high tides damaged coastal structures flooded cars effects extended texas flooded storm surge high tides damaged piers damage buildings coast storm damaged cotton fruit crops south texas high winds rainfall rains storm ended extended drought area | 1933 Trinidad hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10416_TropicalStormArlene(1959) | tropical storm tropical storm short lived pre season tropical storm landfall central louisiana coastline causing minor damages fatality developed tropical wave noted near dominican_republic development system slow gained convection declared tropical storm storm slowly intensified reached peak intensity mph rapid weakening took place storm neared land landfall winds mph later night weakened classified tropical depression early morning system degenerated remnant low afternoon fully dissipated late june located south_carolina dropped heavy rains totaling localized areas moved maximum rainfall recorded mississippi day period heavy rains caused minor flooding louisiana property damage storm amounted million usd death indirectly attributed storm man drowned rough surf texas coast meteorological history tropical storm developed tropical wave noted near dominican_republic wave slowly developed moved westward caribbean_sea developed area low pressure low entered gulf_of_mexico ship report day showed low developed closed low level circulation early morning low determined intensified tropical storm season located south southeast new_orleans louisiana winds estimated mph moving northwest mph slowly intensified day continued northwest mph turned west foreword motion slowed nearly stationary night storm located south louisiana drifted northward winds estimated peaked mph post season determined peaked near landfall winds mph neared coast storm began weaken interaction land landfall southeast louisiana utc operational landfall intensity mph lowered mph post season making landfall earliest tropical cyclone louisiana history weakened quickly tropical depression shortly landfall storm degenerated remnant area low pressure afternoon remnant storm june dissipated south_carolina original low pressure system dissipated new non tropical center formed north virginia new low quickly tracked northeast southern coast new_england moving nova scotia losing identity june preparations impact low eventually prompted wind warnings small craft advisories coasts southern florida small craft advisory significantly expanded day low upgraded tropical storm new warnings stretched texas florida gale warnings issued upgrade louisiana mississippi rough seas tides feet metres known storm surge expected areas gale warning craft advised leave port louisiana memories hurricane led numerous residents evacuating coastal areas hearing families evacuated higher grounds officials reported families evacuated low lying areas parish neared landfall small craft advisory canceled pensacola florida southward new warnings extended pensacola galveston texas gale warnings shifted west extending galveston texas louisiana produced winds mph gusts mph landfall lowest pressure recorded land mbar hpa inhg rounded mbar hpa inhg minimum pressure storm minor storm surge feet recorded point louisiana heavy rains fell southeastern louisiana coastline hour span rain fell roughly water flooded control tower airport forcing traffic control workers relocate new tower construction state maximum rainfall fell coast towns reported downed trees electrical lines high winds resulting scattered power outages height storm main roads new_orleans shut flooding homes flooded storm dozens people evacuated flooded home ambulance wagon safer areas nearby mississippi rainfall storm mainly confined southeastern counties significant peaking recorded rain remnant low spread georgia stream flooding crop damage reported overall damage minor caused million usd damage death related man drowned rough surf galveston coast initial low dissipated southeastern united_states extratropical remnants brought moderate rainfall parts new_england | Tropical Storm Arlene (1959) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10440_1943SurpriseHurricane | surprise hurricane surprise hurricane hurricane entered reconnaissance aircraft tracked tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season system developed tropical storm situated northeastern gulf_of_mexico july storm gradually strengthened tracking westward reached hurricane status late july hurricane curved slightly west northwestward continued intensifying early july category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale peaked winds mph system maintained intensity landfall texas late july moving inland storm initially weakened rapidly remained tropical cyclone dissipating north central texas july storm occurred world war information reports censored government united_states news media advisories cleared weather_bureau office new_orleans resulting late releases turn delayed preparations ahead storm louisiana storm produced gusty winds heavy rains damage occurred storm considered worst texas galveston hurricane wind gusts mph reported galveston houston area numerous buildings houses damaged destroyed storm caused fatalities occurred separate ships sunk overall damage reached approximately million usd meteorological history partial atmospheric circulation observed extreme early july area disturbed weather went unnoticed july wind shifts southeast northeast observed new_orleans louisiana mississippi utc tropical storm developed approximately miles southeast moving westward mph storm strengthened hurricane late july early following day storm strengthened category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale time storm attained maximum sustained wind speed mph later july reconnaissance aircraft flight hurricane occurred eye feature width miles observed flight utc july storm landfall texas winds mph system described weather_bureau small intense storm accompanied hurricane winds time landfall barometric pressure mbar inhg observed early july system weakened category hurricane tropical storm hours later later day storm began curving northwestward east central texas early july weakened tropical depression utc following day storm dissipated near texas hurricane hunting hurricane intentionally flown reconnaissance aircraft morning hours july british pilots training field texas alerted hurricane approaching galveston area informed planes need flown away storm criticized policy instead colonel bet british pilots fly trainer directly storm requested colonel hair navigator field fly hurricane hair believed headquarters approve flight decided proceed permission hair hurricane hunters hair later compared weather encountered flight tossed like stick dog mouth returning requested fly hurricane hair decided exit aircraft censorship hurricane occurred world war activity german boat expected gulf_of_mexico result ship reports time weather_bureau relied primarily ship land weather station observations issue storm warnings additionally advisories cleared weather_bureau office new_orleans louisiana causing released hours late advisories contained forecast information allowed preparation storm struck news media hurricane heavily censored government national security information leaked axis powers loss production war materials reportedly shut telegraph office telegram sent containing information damage hurricane news storm published texas louisiana loss life storm government united_states censored hurricane advisories impact aftermath louisiana light winds observed gusts mph locally heavy rains reported areas hour precipitation total inches july storm brought strong winds texas gusts mph reported cooling towers shell oil humble oil towers destroyed damage reduced production ingredient tnt towers toppled shell oil primary producing aviation fuel world war decided news loss production censored number oil destroyed chambers jefferson counties near houston strong winds blew hangar destroyed planes injured cadets thousands houston left telephone electrical service caused radio stations area air nearby suffered heavy damage point located nearly homes destroyed high winds high school physical education building originally story building reduced floor windows shattered support beams toppled causing roof collapse nearby water tower knocked number brick businesses buildings churches collapsed heavy rainfall observed areas eastern texas inches port arthur numerous homes flooded inches water included damage electric motors automobiles downtown galveston number streets inundated flooding damage relatively minor children hospitals suffered leaking roofs water damage forcing patients evacuated staff branch students percent house buildings suffered water damage complete destruction including plant sites producing war materials discouraged going shelters epidemic galveston bay wind driven waves flooded western southern shores northerly winds bay resulted tides extremely low storm surge feet observed offshore galveston broke smashed north causing fatalities began sinking offshore port arthur members crew drowned attempting board rubber person died remainder crew reached shore overall storm killed people caused million usd damage houston area following storm residents warned water cautious potential food contamination electrical outages regional office dallas offered relief victims storm makeshift hospital set city hall point nearly houses destroyed residents transported galveston chapter galveston housing | 1943 Surprise Hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10496_HurricaneErnesto(2006) | hurricane hurricane tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season sixth tropical storm hurricane season developed tropical wave august eastern caribbean_sea affected northern caribbean reaching minimal hurricane status near haiti weakening moving eastern cuba tropical storm despite initial predictions track major hurricane moved eastern florida weak tropical storm turning northeast intensified landfall august north_carolina coast hurricane status late day extratropical entering southern virginia remnants spread moisture northeastern united_states dissipating eastern canada september deaths people attributed dumped heavy rains path especially mid-atlantic region united_states moving caribbean affected countries initially posed threat gulf_coast united_states year anniversary hurricane katrina damage virginia estimated million usd prompting declaration federal disaster area total damage united_states estimated million usd meteorological history august tropical wave moved coast africa tracked westward convection began organizing concentrating august day convection increased wave axis dvorak classifications national_hurricane_center began utc august approached lesser antilles surface low developed confirmation closed low level circulation hurricane_hunters estimated system developed august north northwest located south ridge southwestern atlantic_ocean depression tracked west northwestward area dry air westerly wind shear despite shear convection intensified near center banding features improved august depression intensified tropical storm convection deepened expanded wind shear displaced low level center west convection august structure better defined days forecast located south gulf_coast united_states powerful hurricane center reformed deepest convection wind shear decreased time outflow increased turning northwestward small eye formed early august attained hurricane status south southwest border haiti dominican_republic hurricane believed undergoing rapid intensification small inner core deteriorated circulation interacted mountainous terrain southwest haiti quickly weakened tropical storm status center broad ill defined forecast intensify hurricane status striking cuba continued weaken land interaction early august passed offshore southwestern tip haiti winds mph hindered increased wind shear upper level low bahamas storm weakened striking west cuba minimal tropical storm warm water temperatures favorable upper level environment forecast remarked possibility strengthening greatly straits florida hit western florida major hurricane remained land minimal tropical storm hours reaching straits florida convection gradually increased warm waters failed strengthen significantly disrupted inner core eastward moving high pressure system southeastern united_states allowed continued northwest movement utc august storm struck upper florida keys winds mph hours later landfall florida mainland southwestern moving weakness subtropical ridge storm turned north state operationally national_hurricane_center downgraded tropical depression status state post analysis indicated system maintained tropical storm status retained organized cloud pattern land emerging atlantic_ocean near convection increased began wrapping circulation reaching atlantic_ocean accelerated north northeastward ahead approaching deep layer trough convection increased storm strengthened warm waters late august attained intensity mph located south southwest wilmington north_carolina shortly prior moving ashore eye began develop early september storm landfall north_carolina near threshold tropical storm hurricane status national_hurricane_center remarked possibility hurricane landfall possibility strongest maximum wind sampled landfall storm rapidly weakened hours moving ashore deteriorated tropical depression status interacting pre existing frontal zone extended eastward virginia quickly lost tropical characteristics late september transitioned extratropical cyclone intensified gale mid-atlantic states weaken extratropical depression near pennsylvania large high pressure area east remnants turned north northwest reaching southern ontario september turning northeastward extratropical remnants absorbed larger storm quebec september preparations caribbean hours tropical storm government haiti issued tropical storm watch border dominican_republic southwestern tip country storm strengthened watch replaced tropical storm warning hours prior closest approach warning replaced hurricane warning low lying citizens evacuated local anticipated inches rain mountainous areas additionally authorities advised residents near ocean evacuate emergency shelters jamaican officials issued radio television advisories residents low lying areas urging ready evacuate necessary jamaican government opened shelters island placed armed forces standby long lines storm supplies reported local businesses ahead storm residents rushed obtain supplies preparation onslaught tropical storm warning effect jamaica central bahamas cruise ship companies indicated liners avoid storm hurricane warnings effect provinces southeastern cuba significant precipitation ranging inches mountainous south expected center tracked slowly cuba cuban officials evacuated people brought fishing fleet cuban state television broadcast extensive warnings storm urging precautions cattle moved higher ground tourists evacuated hotels southeastern province baseball games scheduled evening august havana played earlier day threat storm caused domestic flights canceled united_states august days prior striking state government florida activated national_guard placed standby following warning order commanders august governor florida issued state emergency high risk impact state officials issued mandatory evacuation order visitors non residents florida keys days storm passed area mandatory evacuations later issued mobile homes low lying areas monroe martin counties voluntary evacuations issued barrier islands counties august forecasters issued hurricane watch southern florida downgraded tropical storm status governor urged florida residents continue preparations wait regained hurricane status forecast national_hurricane_center shelters opened tolls lifted schools closed southern florida threat storm caused nasa postpone launch kennedy space center avoid damage storm storm initially expected gulf_of_mexico affect people recovering hurricanes katrina previous year caused hundreds billion damage left thousands houses damaged destroyed initial fears landfall days hurricane katrina year anniversary new_orleans able withstand strong storm surge officials new_orleans prepared buses trains event people needed evacuate possible path gulf_of_mexico oil fields tension iran caused price oil increase prices threat storm august hurricane watch issued mouth georgia cape fear north_carolina day watch replaced tropical storm warning later extended light north_carolina storm moved ashore south_carolina voluntary evacuations occurred charleston counties august storm arrival virginia governor declared state emergency putting state agencies alert opening state new suburban richmond north_carolina governor activated national_guard troops emergency teams standby washington parts maryland delaware coastal flood watch flash flood watch national_weather_service preparation impact caribbean shortly developed tropical cyclone precursor tropical wave produced sustained winds mph barbados association convective island winds downed trees flooding reported strong winds rough seas damaged fishing boats southern portion island trinidad left people injured winds destroyed tents trinidad system produced widespread flooding resulted crop damage puerto_rico experienced peripheral rainfall cyclone tracked eastern caribbean_sea day storm total inches occurred dominican_republic heavy rainfall caused river flooding mudslides resulting damage houses highest rainfall report noted inches rainfall downed trees caused flooding enter houses near santo domingo forced evacuation people haiti storm caused heavy rainfall inches strong winds causing flooding destroying homes island port prince rainfall severely damaged bridge southern portion region country homes damaged destroyed total deaths reported produced heavy rainfall eastern cuba reporting inches hours gusty winds left towns power overall damage minor reports cuba deaths injuries major damage attributed storm florida keys produced tropical storm force wind gusts light rainfall causing minor flooding making landfall southern florida storm produced storm tide foot astronomical tide levels beach erosion reported winds fairly minor state reaching mph station lake dropped heavy rainfall southwest florida state maximum inches recorded rainfall caused creek overflow flooding occurred portions entered homes storm resulted canceled flights orlando international airport travelers moving state spawned tornadoes person died counties traffic accidents deaths considered indirectly related overall damage state minor passing east georgia storm produced light winds rainfall near coast south_carolina storm brought inches precipitation caused roadways winds generally light peaking mph caused isolated power outages people state lost power near charleston passage storm caused moderate flooding left roads closed significant damage reported state tropical storm landfall southern portion north_carolina producing moderate storm surge forced evacuations storm surge reached feet flooding homes businesses east moved ashore storm dropped inches rainfall highest rainfall total associated united_states eastern portion state received inches precipitation northeastern portion state precipitation caused flash flooding rainfall caused freshwater flooding low lying areas major minor roadways left portion interstate closed subsequent storm passage rainfall caused severe river flooding streams rivers banks days remained major flood stage week flooding homes storm moved ashore hurricane strength wind gusts near coast generally mph gusts peaked mph wilmington strong winds downed trees power lines coastal region people left power minor property damage caused tornadoes spawned storm eastern north_carolina passage storm caused traffic fatality state overall damage estimated million usd million crop damage canada transitioned extratropical cyclone entered southern virginia bringing heavy rainfall peaked inches precipitation caused flash flooding closed roads cause damage interaction strong ridge western atlantic produced tight pressure gradient resulting strong winds state wind gusts peaked mph station near mouth strong winds downed numerous trees including gloucester people died tree hit home winds caused widespread power outages reported customers losing power time storm storm produced storm tide feet near chesapeake_bay tidal flooding combination strong waves damaged boats piers left homes flooded storm surge flooding occurred heavy beach erosion light property damage flooded roadways reported alexandria state storm damaged destroyed houses damage totaling million usd seven people killed state directly storm deaths traffic accidents person died carbon poisoning operating power generator inside power washington storm produced wind gusts mph combination heavy rainfall resulted downed tree branches power lines high tides left moderate damage maryland million usd damage trees power lines considered worse impact hurricane neighboring storm surge flooding forced evacuations houses waterfront interaction high pressure area eastern canada produced high winds heavy rainfall tidal flooding high waves mid atlantic new_england delaware winds left people power adverse conditions canceled labor day weekend events recorded record high wave height southern new_jersey mph winds left buildings power high waves flooded closed roads bridges north inches rain fell pennsylvania new_york pennsylvania deaths seven year old boy died hospital tree limb fell man trying rescue golden drainage steam outflow pipe found dead pulled rain new_york caused delays play open washed day play extratropical remnants moved southern ontario dropping moderate rainfall inches wind gusts reached mph near toronto winds combination rainfall caused power outages lines snapped hundreds left power outages quickly restored aftermath september following request virginia governor president declared counties virginia disaster areas cities richmond declaration allocated federal funding assist paying debris removal rebuilding public infrastructure damaged flooding including roads parks government buildings city additional counties added later areas eligible federal funding provided million usd assistance state virginia applied individual assistance federal government denied request debris waste carried waterways flooding virginia officials closed chesapeake_bay days mouth richmond officials condemned homes prompting city workers establish temporary homes days storm passage state people experienced power outages electricity restored area affected requiring days restore areas days storm moved area major roadways opened secondary roadways took longer cleared debris outside virginia pennsylvania delaware district_of_columbia closed power crews worked restore electricity affected areas region | Hurricane Ernesto (2006) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10501_HurricaneJoyce(2000) | hurricane hurricane caused minor impact abc islands late september early october fourteenth tropical cyclone tenth named storm sixth hurricane season developed tropical wave located southwest cape_verde september hours cyclone depression upgraded tropical storm early september continued strengthen hurricane september following day peaked winds mph september peak intensity september unfavorable conditions caused disorganized weaken late september downgraded tropical storm centered east lesser antilles contrast predictions continued weaken tropical depression october crossing southern windward_islands early following day degenerated tropical wave southeast caribbean_sea remnants monitored regeneration developed tropical cyclone overall impact minimal limited mainly rainfall near tropical storm force winds trinidad barbados remnants caused similar effects abc islands dominican_republic resulted minor damage meteorological history hurricane originated tropical wave emerged coast africa september influenced powerful ridge developed wake hurricane wave traveled slightly westward path mph change general path deep tropics open atlantic wave began indications closed circulation satellite data ambiguous evidence favored existence tropical cyclone system designated tropical depression fourteen advisory cyclone upgraded named satellite data ambiguous circulation headed westward steadily intensified deep convection outflow improved gradually developed eye september upgraded hurricane cold cloud tops early september peaked intensity winds mph central pressure mbar inhg eye time located midway africa wind shear increased partially exposing center circulation bursts convection remained convection organization slowly deteriorated early september pretty defined center circulation manage remain hurricane intensity time downgraded tropical storm later day despite occasional bursts convection weakened tropical depression crossed windward_islands october weakening confirmed reconnaissance flights crossing windward_islands entering southeastern caribbean_sea unexpectedly degenerated open wave remnants monitored regeneration possible redevelopment dissipated area low wind shear warm sea surface temperatures national_hurricane_center attributed weakening dry air dry air caused lack bring moisture areas continental influence south_america impact naming track forecast errors percent smaller year average general stayed south forecast contrast intensity forecasts large errors utc october forecast mph tropical storm days reality storm dissipated hours later forecast errors blamed surprise dissipation potential impacts storm surge trinidad accurately forecast september tropical storm watch issued windward_islands south trinidad hour later watch extended later day watches upgraded warnings trinidad october trinidad warning downgraded watch watches warnings gradually discontinued barbados trinidad finally response approaching hurricane emergency operations centers main islands trinidad placed alert weakening tropical depression passed close causing sustained winds mph barbados experienced highest sustained winds brought land area winds mph mph barbados trinidad reported effects caused storm surge feet southeast shores open wave remnants passed locally heavy thunderstorms light winds reported october tropical wave related decay blamed flooding dominican_republic rain caused burst banks flooding thousands hectares banana rice crops damage reported communities northeastern country impact reported deaths blamed officials trinidad reported landfall country national_hurricane_center differs landfall landfall tropical storm arthur addition moved south west time location rare tropical cyclones | Hurricane Joyce (2000) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10600_1901Louisianahurricane | louisiana hurricane louisiana hurricane hurricane landfall louisiana month august earlier fourth tropical cyclone second hurricane season storm developed southwest azores august moving southwestward later westward depression remained weak days strengthening tropical storm approaching bahamas early august crossed islands intensified slightly late august storm landfall near florida reaching gulf_of_mexico day continuous intensifying occurred august storm reached hurricane status peaking winds mph struck louisiana late august mississippi hours later system weakened tropical storm early august extratropical hours later portions east coast florida considerable damage reported strong winds alabama trees uprooted houses chimneys collapsed mobile areas city inundated inches water storm tide ships wrecked sunk resulting usd damage warnings weather_bureau estimated millions dollars damage evaded towns coast mississippi suffered seriously louisiana severe damage reported towns strong winds high tides community reported lighthouse destroyed sources state office building remained standing new_orleans inundated numerous streets outside city crops suffered severely particularly rice overall storm caused deaths million damage meteorological history tropical depression developed miles southwest azores utc august depression moved southwestward remained weak days august curved west southwestward westward passing north lesser antilles day system curved west northwestward briefly west august finally depression strengthened tropical storm utc august located miles northeast bahamas time weather_bureau observed disturbance subtropical north cuba august august storm strengthened slightly moved bahamas passing utc august system landfall near florida winds mph early august storm weakened slightly crossing florida reached eastern gulf mexico hours later system began strengthen category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale utc august early day storm attained maximum sustained wind speed mph weakened slightly early august curved northwestward approaching coast louisiana utc storm landfall near winds mph curving northeastward hurricane emerged gulf_of_mexico early august utc landfall near mississippi intensity early august system weakened tropical storm weakened quicker transitioned extratropical cyclone mississippi utc august remnant extratropical cyclone persisted late day time dissipated indiana preparations impact storm approached east coast florida august warning sent weather_bureau stations florida savannah georgia charleston south_carolina disturbance moderate intensity posed threat small crafts florida western bahamas day storm moving florida message sent weather_bureau stations new_orleans charleston warned potential severe west coast florida approaching gulf_coast united_states august storm warnings ordered alabama mississippi louisiana west coast florida national_weather_service office new_orleans hurricane warnings ordered louisiana mouth mississippi_river westward august expanded eastern texas later day new_orleans men city authorities board members worked strengthen canals city gulf_coast united_states vessels ships warned precautions remain port florida considerable damage strong winds reported portions east coast wind gusts reached mph pensacola offshore portuguese bark cargo timber worth badly damaged strong winds mph observed mobile area alabama trees houses chimneys tides inundated cotton exchange inches water post office electrical house railroads flooded pleasure yacht bound smashed pieces wharf eastern end mobile bay company fishing fleet badly damaged sank resulting damage warnings weather_bureau estimated millions dollars damage evaded towns coast mississippi suffered seriously high winds rough seas observed louisiana minute sustained winds reached mph blew away location hour rainfall record set month august inches precipitation observed according contemporaneous report weather instrument shelter swept away storm tides flag staff broken office building weather storm intact documents soaked report written states lighthouse remained standing aftermath devastation fatalities reported house swept away storm tides report states total deaths caused storm entire existence large tower toppled destroyed slept blown rapidly filled water tides rising feet minutes additionally property weather_bureau damaged reported feet water town river stages mississippi_river new_orleans rose level feet storm producing flooding canal overflowed streets neighborhood feet water breaks new_orleans flooded city additionally strong winds streets tree branches worst hit areas new_orleans neighborhoods located shore new_orleans suburb severe crop damage reported particularly rice sailing mississippi_river outside new_orleans reported schooner small boat wrecked resulting deaths confirmed overall damage louisiana reached million excluded losses crops | 1901 Louisiana hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10612_HurricaneDonna | hurricane brought severe damage greater antilles east_coast united_states especially florida august september fifth tropical cyclone hurricane major hurricane season developed south cape_verde august spawned tropical wave deaths plane crash attributed depression strengthened tropical storm following day moved west northwestward roughly mph september reached hurricane status significant deepening occurred hours moderate category hurricane late september intensification continued briefly category hurricane early september weakened category brushed lesser antilles later day storm left quarter island homeless killed seven people additional deaths reported seven fatalities puerto_rico severe flash flooding led fatalities weakened category hurricane late september eventually category hurricane passing bahamas small island communities central regions country leveled damage total fatalities reported early september landfall near marathon florida winds mph hours landfall south naples intensity florida bore hurricane florida keys coastal flooding severely damaged buildings destroyed subdivisions marathon mainland houses impacted include homes damaged buildings destroyed city crop losses extensive total crop lost orange crop lost crop destroyed state florida deaths million losses weakened florida category hurricane emerged atlantic early september storm landfall near north_carolina strong category hurricane brought tornadoes wind gusts mph damaging destroying buildings crops impacted far miles inland additionally storm surge caused significant beach erosion structural damage wilmington head people killed injuries later september atlantic_ocean continued northeastward storm struck long_island new_york late september rapidly weakened inland following day extratropical maine meteorological history august tropical wave exited west coast africa near day estimated tropical depression developed wave southeast cape_verde lack data days estimated system gradually intensified september ships region suggested tropical storm reporting winds mph day hurricane hunters flew system observed defined eye winds mph based data united_states weather_bureau office san_juan puerto_rico initiated advisories hurricane utc september east lesser antilles estimated storm attained hurricane status day prior azores high north unusually powerful caused west northwest advisories began major hurricane equivalent category higher saffir simpson hurricane wind scale ultimately maintain status days continuing west northwest strengthened september hurricane_hunters estimated peak maximum sustained winds mph category hurricane maintaining peak winds hours hurricane weakened slightly approached lesser antilles late september eye moved passed south despite having weakened remained organized described monthly weather review akin intense hurricane weakening trough north turned hurricane northwesterly bringing north coast puerto_rico september turned west ridge built north days intense hurricane moved slowly southern bahamas defined steering currents eye passed near passing straits florida brushed northern coast cuba september gale force winds subsequently cold moved eastward united_states weakened ridge causing hurricane turn northwest intensified warm sea surface temperatures hurricane minimum barometric pressure dropped mbar inhg september utc day wide eye crossed florida keys northeast marathon sustained winds mph gusts mph hurricane continued northwest southwest coast florida passing naples turning inland northeast utc september exited western atlantic winds mph organized hurricane accelerating northeast approaching trough hurricane intensified slightly making landfall near wilmington north_carolina early september utc day emerged open waters near virginia weakened eye expanded diameter late september hurricane crossed long_island later moved new_england september extratropical northern maine entering eastern canada having associated approaching cold moving quebec reached dissipated early september preparations noon september hurricane watch issued leeward_islands upgraded warning hurricane watches raised puerto_rico september upgraded warnings september hurricane warnings dropped leeward_islands southwest puerto_rico hurricane warnings downgraded gale warnings noon remaining hurricane warnings puerto_rico changed gale warnings puerto_rico flood warnings issued september residents region notice returned homes hurricane passed north united_states marines evacuated naval ships officials advised small boats remain port thousands residents evacuated schools set red_cross shelters cuban coast people evacuated inland churches schools bahamas stores closed boats sent port beginning september hurricane watches place florida coast melbourne day watches upgraded hurricane warnings hurricane watches raised west coast northward gale warnings issued september hurricane warnings effect southern florida east coast cedar key west coast including gale warnings place northward northward savannah georgia evacuations florida keys disrupted traffic air_force evacuated boeing kennedy space center threat storm caused launching missiles postponed flights miami international airport canceled storm approach officials closed schools miami recommended residents low lying areas florida keys southwestern florida evacuate ultimately people southern florida sought refuge storm shelters damaged storm storm shelters housing people september gale warnings extended northward hurricane warnings lowered florida keys extended northward savannah georgia september warnings lowered south florida west coast hurricane warnings extended northward savannah hurricane warnings lowered south extended northward include entire north_carolina coast gale warnings issued northward cape hurricane warnings extended northward portsmouth new_hampshire gale warnings hurricane watch issued northward maine ships dock newport rhode_island towed bay weather storm september hurricane warnings extended northward dropped south cape_hatteras hurricane warnings lowered south hurricane warnings dropped south cape hurricane warnings discontinued south hurricane warnings expired south september hurricane warnings lowered impact hurricane destructive hurricane caused extensive damage lesser antilles new_england people killed hurricane property damage estimated million usd west_africa caribbean precursor brought severe weather area air france flight flying paris france attempted land international airport weather plane instead crashed atlantic_ocean killing people board heavy rainfall reported cape_verde august weather station reported sustained winds mph mbar inhg pressure reading main airport killed people antigua caused extensive damage island killed left quarter island population homeless passing hurricane recorded deaths including woman died roof house collapsed despite passing north island caused minor damage station reported wind gust mph fences toppled houses reported damaged destroyed electrical telephone services disrupted highest daily rainfall total island inches causing minor local flooding small boats capsized passing north puerto_rico produced winds mph san_juan north coast island high tides strong waves caused coastal flooding hurricane dropped torrential rainfall peaking central portion island large areas eastern puerto_rico received precipitation hurricane left people homeless island despite advanced warning floods hurricane killed people island haiti southern periphery hurricane killed people port prince later brushed north coast cuba strong winds heavy rainfall causing damage coast storm wrecked houses turks bahamas grand turks produced winds mph strongest winds remained north island storm dropped heavy rainfall fell hour period despite rains damage minor bahamas blew away registering mph wind gust residents evacuated missile tracking base hurricane force winds hours winds largely destroyed village bay island experienced hurricane force winds hours winds estimated mph blew away strongest winds remained south northwestern bahamas limited damage cut communications islands small island communities central bahamas leveled reported inches rainfall hours united_states people reported dead united_states damages totaling billion crossed directly texas tower causing severe damage structure leading eventual loss january hurricane affect state east_coast hurricane force winds florida state florida received damage hurricane portions southern western florida received rainfall hurricane peaking strong winds observed state sustained wind speed mph gusts mph key light miami winds reached mph southeast city high waves washed freighter onshore island highest observed storm surge reported marathon hurricane southwest florida tides feet normal thousands low lying homes homestead area flooded overall houses country destroyed suffered damage significant agricultural losses reported hurricane affect miami florida october florida keys areas experienced complete destruction north marathon estimated buildings extensively damaged tides inundated city destroyed subdivisions death confirmed people injured homes demolished additional damaged severely storm surge inundated parts washed portions near bridges boats docks severely damaged destroyed additionally pipeline supplying water wrecked places large tracts forest lost western portion white population park killed buildings destroyed strong winds coastal flooding late september feet water reported area city briefly inaccessible inundated roads small building destroyed roofs blown damaged thousands trees toppled blocking portions trail strong winds coastal flooding combined destroyed homes inflicted major impact additional suffered minor damage turn southern florida damage tampa area state storm destroyed homes trailers severely damaged inflicted minor impact approximately farm buildings destroyed additional suffered extensive impact received minor damage roughly buildings demolished received major impact suffered minor damage additionally boats destroyed severely damaged total crop lost orange crops ruined crop destroyed million damage florida hurricane impact state time additionally confirmed fatalities drowning heart attacks automobile accidents injured mid-atlantic storm brought minor impact georgia wind gusts mph coast trees tree limbs resulting electrical telephone service outages power power plant caused minor explosion heavy rainfall temporarily flooded streets city north south_carolina gale force winds reported coast caused little damage tornado spawned charleston area destroyed houses severely damaged number injured people flying glass damage tornado tornado touched destroyed extensively damaged buildings trees uprooted power lines downed homes piers destroyed significant damage corn crops north_carolina brought tornadoes state damaged small buildings second tornado spawned destroyed dwelling occupants hospitalized coast wind gusts high mph damaged destroyed buildings additionally crops impacted far miles inland storm tides ranging feet normal caused significant beach erosion structural damage wilmington head additionally reported destroyed town docks completely demolished deaths including drowning falling trees weather related traffic accidents people injured require damage north_carolina exceeded million worst impact occurring virginia east coast state reported hurricane force winds gusts reached mph strong winds toppled trees electrical wires blocked streets additionally buildings suffered roof damage broken windows structures completely destroyed offshore rough seas sunk destroyed numerous small crafts tonnes vessel driven aground storm killed people virginia deaths occurred barge collided freighter later sank man attempted safeguard boat strong winds heavy rains observed eastern maryland suffered worst impact property damage storm impacted crops area especially corn effects storm delaware similar property damage considerable losses corn apple crops pennsylvania wind gusts mph southeastern portions state toppled trees utility wires heavy rains poor drainage areas flooded streets low lying areas montgomery counties inundated feet water streams creeks nearby overflowed death state reported boy swept swollen creek home winds strong mph observed coast new_jersey rainfall state generally inches peak inches near damage storm severe atlantic cape ocean counties numerous boats docks cottages damaged destroyed resort area new_jersey saw tourist attractions destroyed hurricane area recovered losses agriculture significant damage apple peach trees considerable lost crops wind damage corn grass resulted delay harvest deaths reported state new_jersey southeastern new_york heavy rains hurricane force winds unprecedented high tides observed severe small stream flooding caused significant damage especially long_island waterfront new_york_city north storm caused fatalities state drowning person crushed falling tree north_america connecticut strong winds left people telephone service homes lost electricity coast tides caused beach erosion inundated streets weakened foundations seaside cottages destroyed crop damage isolated mainly limited corn rhode_island storm brought wind gust strong mph telephone electrical services severely disrupted coast high tides significantly impacted destroyed homes cove damage vessels collectively totaled million agriculture suffered impact particularly fruit timber especially newport portsmouth strong winds observed massachusetts wind gust mph blue hill observatory extensive losses apple occurred fruit blown trees widespread telephone power outages reported strong southwest winds associated combination little rainfall led significant deposit salt spray southwest facing windows trees shrubs saw leaves brown salt areas precipitation fell causing local flooding waves coast ripped small boats pleasure craft subsequently smashed rocks vermont winds damaged trees tree branches power lines causing telephone electrical service outages communities rainfall totals ranged resulted areas damage apple totaled coast new_hampshire boats smashed damage way strong winds trees power lines causing residents southern portions state lose telephone service electricity additionally apple orchard suffered damage rainfall state peaked near resulting local flooding coast large waves damaged boats harbor total boat damage estimated coastal residents low lying beach areas cumberland york counties evacuated counties lost power storm lightning struck causing fire resulted damages winds caused lost telephone electrical services auburn area falling trees tree branches television damaged signs including sign addition apple crop destroyed extratropical remnants continued northeastward new_brunswick quebec wind gusts mph quebec snapped electrical poles trees death occurred man suffered heart attack home threatened fire additionally weather related traffic accidents province resulted injuries depictions popular culture nobel prize winner wrote non fiction memoir travels search america truck fitted custom shell journey intended united_states accompanied planned leaving labor day home long_island new_york delayed trip slightly direct hit long_island wrote saving boat middle hurricane jumped water blown shore fallen branch driven high winds exploit fearless reckless state mind dive unknown winds seen feature film blast silence fist fight scene long_island previously scheduled filmmakers decided ahead shoot exterior scene despite hurricane aftermath records retirement following storm president united_states issued disaster declaration florida north_carolina allowing residents states eligible public assistance united_states military sent plane carrying doctors food bahamas crews doctors workers food supplies left miami traverse florida keys bringing aid impacted residents marathon large reconstruction program key christmas coral reefs damaged key national marine sanctuary hurricane caused significant negative impact aquatic life north florida bay marine life stranded retreating salt water driven inland killed waters wake oxygen animals hurricane caused additional mortality levels returned normal weeks dissolved oxygen concentrations remained low longer time frame marine life scarce months areas greatest oxygen sports fishing area took months recover juvenile pink shrimp moved nursery grounds deeper water offshore subsequently captured fishermen swept north american coast north traditional breeding grounds nova scotia witnessed hours storm went devastating impacts high mortality associated hurricane retired atlantic hurricane replaced | Hurricane Donna | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10619_HurricaneAble(1951) | hurricane able hurricane able rare hurricane formed outside typical north_atlantic hurricane season tropical cyclone able developed trough low pressure miles south bermuda initially subtropical nature able acquired tropical characteristics moved warm waters attained hurricane status coast florida able atlantic hurricanes record able reached peak winds mph miles cape_hatteras north_carolina hurricane weakened turned eastward extratropical cyclone hurricane able affect land significantly florida storm dropped light precipitation bahamas produced winds mph north_carolina new_england able produced higher normal tides casualties reported meteorological history active trough low pressure exited east_coast united_states following day passed near bermuda initially trough located near surface cold air advanced eastward trough extended mid- upper levels atmosphere closed low pressure area developed continued cold air trough colder usual time year extended low conjunction warm upper levels warm sea surface temperatures resulting large amounts instability polar trough gradually weakened low organized developed subtropical depression located miles south bermuda located upper level low depression initially tracked northwest followed turn west southwest upper level low turned southwestward later 16th depression approached waters strong divergence upper level low high pressure system northeast provided favorable conditions transitioning tropical cyclone late 16th depression attained winds mph storm continued intensify turned southwest early ship near center reported mph winds foot waves located miles east florida indicating system transitioned tropical storm navy reconnaissance squadron flew system later day reported storm hurricane strength moving southward receiving able small hurricane turned southeast east passing near banks able subsequently turned northeast later north finished executing cyclonic loop hurricane continued intensify eye miles diameter estimated hurricane attained peak winds mph shortly able passed miles east cape_hatteras north_carolina early able weakened peak intensity turning east deteriorated tropical storm passing cooler waters night able extratropical cyclone located miles south halifax nova scotia extratropical remnant turned northeast losing identity late impact records storm warnings issued savannah georgia florida subsequent discovery hurricane advised small craft remain port recommended residents northern bahamas immediate precautions grand threat hurricane able resulted construction crew evacuate inland crew constructing observation post guiding long range missiles fishermen dozens boats left open ocean safety islands safely rode hurricane small craft warnings storm warnings later issued north_carolina new_england outer rainbands able produced light rainfall high seas florida coastline moving slowly near bahamas able produced strong winds reaching mph walker minimal hurricane force grand hurricane produced high surf wilmington north_carolina high tides northward new_england damage reported ship called city sailed storm reported hurricane force winds mountainous confused seas driving rain able north_atlantic hurricanes record exist month occurring reached winds mph described wrong way wrong time referring unusual motion southwest near bahamas presence outside normal hurricane season additionally weather_bureau described freak | Hurricane Able (1951) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10640_TropicalStormChantal(2007) | tropical storm short lived tropical storm northern atlantic_ocean atlantic hurricane season developed july non tropical origins bermuda favorable conditions rapidly attained peak winds mph storm accelerated northeastward area progressively colder water temperatures decrease convection national_hurricane_center ceased issuing advisories began undergoing extratropical transition early august shortly extratropical remnant crossed southeastern newfoundland tracking open waters north atlantic_ocean prior forming storm dropped moderate rainfall bermuda subsequent extratropical remnants produced gusty winds heavy precipitation peninsula newfoundland causing flooding wind damage damage totaled million million usd meteorological history frontal system moved carolinas july drifted southeastward degenerated trough low pressure july nearly stationary east bahamas deep convection initially failed persist july began tracking dvorak technique system tracked northeastward initially unfavorable environmental conditions left system disorganized conditions forecast development july national_hurricane_center remarked potential tropical subtropical development july low passed west bermuda continued northeastward influence large mid latitude trough system contained exposed low level circulation intermittently passed beneath persistent area convection northeast early july ship reports observations suggested winds mph center involved convection national_hurricane_center classify tropical depression located miles north northwest bermuda miles south southeast chatham massachusetts receiving classification depression consisted partially exposed low level center deep convection occupying northeastern located sea surface temperatures noted depression small window opportunity reach tropical storm strength transitioning extratropical cyclone convection increased center utc july depression intensified located miles south halifax nova scotia storm continued northeastward influence mid level trough quickly developed defined curved banding features hours tropical storm reached peak winds mph storm tracked area progressively cold waters cooler air resulting weakening convection circulation embedded approaching frontal zone utc august transitioned extratropical cyclone extratropical cyclone maintained scattered convection near center main area convection clouds extended north midday august cyclone struck newfoundland peninsula hitting force subsequently intensified attain winds near hurricane force august cyclone underwent final weakening trend far northern atlantic_ocean august extratropical remnants merged extratropical cyclone east iceland impact precursor disturbance began affecting bermuda july producing scattered storms increased cloud cover day system dropped rainfall passed west island day period precipitation accumulated inches bermuda international airport accounting monthly rainfall total thunderstorms reported island maximum reported winds island reached mph passed bermuda ship sign recorded sustained winds mph open waters north atlantic_ocean utc july southeast nova_scotia reported pressure mbar passed nearby shortly tropical storm issued gale warnings coastal waters newfoundland later issued heavy rainfall warnings southeastern newfoundland offshore waters wave heights reached feet onshore storm produced moderately strong winds unofficial peak gust mph reported near storm moved ashore extratropical remnants dropped heavy rainfall short duration newfoundland inches fell hour west highest hourly rainfall total province precipitation peaked inches rainfall caused flooding street towns peninsula communities region declared states citizens isolated days temporary road flooding caused bridge feet temporary bridge built months permanent replacement scheduled finished summer damage area totaled million million usd | Tropical Storm Chantal (2007) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10763_HurricaneIsidore | hurricane hurricane ninth named storm second hurricane atlantic hurricane season fifth named storms occur september tropical cyclone peaked category hurricane causing damage fatalities jamaica cuba mexico united_states noted threatening strike northern gulf_coast category hurricane instead striking moderate tropical storm track change brought storm yucatán_peninsula day significantly weakened cyclone primary impact heavy rainfall fell southeast mexico central united_states gulf_coast meteorological history september tropical wave moved coast africa despite moving dry environment convection organized anticyclone developed wave september convection organized small closed wind circulation classify system tropical depression near trinidad land interaction venezuela later weakened depression tropical wave wave continued west northwestward caribbean redeveloped tropical depression september miles south jamaica embedded weak steering current drifted northwest strengthened tropical storm september near jamaica grazing island quickly intensified hurricane late september south cuba maximum sustained winds reached miles hour near weakened slightly miles hour hurricane landfall late september hurricane crossed island slowed moved westward gulf_of_mexico favorable conditions aloft warm water temperatures allowed quickly intensify peak miles hour winds september despite dvorak satellite estimates miles hour reconnaissance aircraft indicated remained miles hour category hurricane pressures dropping mbar inhg typical category hurricane lowest minimum pressure observed atlantic hurricane exceed category intensity nearly ideal conditions development forecast reach winds miles hour northern gulf_of_mexico high pressures north forced southward landfall major hurricane september weakened rapidly nearly stalled minimal tropical storm inland hours inner core convection collapsed southeast mexico moving northward reaching gulf_of_mexico large weak tropical storm conditions favored significant strengthening central convection reaching northern gulf_of_mexico strengthening system hit louisiana september miles hour tropical storm weakened quickly tropical depression moving inland system raced northeast extratropical cyclone september absorbed frontal zone pennsylvania night preparations hurricane fears storm end significant threat upper level environment ahead storm favorable oceanic heat content high months destructive hurricane hurricane threatened cause similar effects cuba preparation storm people thousands farm animals evacuated posted hours landfall leaving ample time prepare storm gulf_of_mexico hurricane major category storm winds miles hour forecasts predicted westward gulf_of_mexico days turning northward gulf_coast predicted strong category hurricane initially expected remain north peninsula hurricane warnings issued day prior landfall watch preceding passage people evacuated ports gulf_coast closed mexican authorities declared state emergency prior arrival storm unexpected southward turn yucatán_peninsula weakened significantly tropical storm limited potential damage united_states gulf_coast preparation hurricane red_cross mobilized members texas alabama louisiana mississippi florida days expected landfall volunteers sent days prior ensure families family disaster plan disaster supplies kit household hurricane watches raised united_states gulf_coast cameron louisiana mississippi late morning september discontinued early morning september storm longer expected hurricane impact caribbean islands windward_islands weak tropical depression caused reported damage casualties reported tropical storm force winds likely experienced flooding degree caused reported damage casualties brought heavy rains jamaica totalling inches cuba hurricane brought torrential rainfall areas reporting foot rain maximum reported inches western cuba rainfall combined feet storm surge destroyed houses caused power outages uprooted trees blew roofs tobacco drying houses affected degree damaging valuable tobacco stock total metric tons citrus metric tons coffee lost storm thousands livestock perished deaths reported hurricane storms hit north records kept tropical cyclone hit area tropical depression tropical storm hurricane major hurricane hit area storm shut oil production mexican state run oil company drilling operations exports mexico stopped week cost oil company million gulf_coast island nearly covered storm surge residents evacuated prior storm passage hit near miles hour hurricane remained area hours inches rainfall fell maximum recorded near storm surge reached high metres southern portions state nearly fishing vessels damaged nearly houses destroyed intense winds homes damaged left homeless downed trees power lines common northern yucatán_peninsula warehouses severely damage destroyed damage crops livestock extreme square kilometres square kilometres fruit trees damaged country total production livestock lost storm damage mexico power grid reached million fourth roads peninsula moderately severely damaged resulted losses million rural areas farming experienced significant damage cattle acres agricultural land lost peninsula deaths attributed hurricane indirectly related storm damage country totaled million usd central_america caused heavy rains guatemala flow pacific_ocean led landslides flooding southern western portions country rains led drowning people tried cross rain swollen river households reported losses open gulf_of_mexico hurricane later hurricane contributed offshore oil gas platforms effects storms resulted loss production million barrels oil billion cubic feet natural gas storm surge feet measured louisiana harbor mississippi hurricane brought widespread heavy rainfall central gulf coast maximum inches louisiana flooding responsible moderate crop damage total million damage usd million usd claimed lives direct indirect indirect death man went cardiac arrest mississippi drowning deaths retirement retired spring atlantic hurricane replaced season retired replaced hurricane caused immense destruction united_states cuba | Hurricane Isidore | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10824_HurricaneBertha(1990) | hurricane hurricane caused minor damage united_states bermuda atlantic_canada july august tropical cyclone second named storm hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed frontal low pressure area offshore north_carolina july initially subtropical slowly acquired tropical characteristics tracked southeast southwestward early july cyclone classified tropical depression following transition depression intensified upgraded tropical storm july storm curved northeastward rapidly strengthened hurricane early july weakened tropical storm later day following day intensified hurricane peaked mph category hurricane july early august landfall near sydney nova scotia weakening transitioning extratropical cyclone large waves impacted east_coast united_states feet waves reported coast north_carolina florida rough seas caused fatalities drowning rescues seven drowning deaths occurred offshore sank near minimal impact occurred bermuda limited mainly tropical storm force wind gusts canada strong winds caused moderate crop damage collapsed suspension bridge nova scotia rainfall caused minor flooding region overall caused fatalities approximately million usd damage meteorological history cold moved eastward united_states middle july reached east_coast united_states july following day low pressure area developed southeast cape_hatteras north_carolina ahead frontal zone quickly formed subtropical depression association nearby upper level low depression tracked quickly southeastward turning southwest subtropical depression gradually organized satellite classifications began subsequent merging tropical wave july convection developed closer center circulation gradually continuing southwestward july system organized located miles east florida transitioning tropical cyclone depression executed elongated counter clockwise loop northeast conditions favored intensification based ship reports estimated depression strengthened tropical storm early july quickly strengthened attain hurricane status early july halfway florida bermuda strengthening trend brief increased vertical wind shear weakened tropical storm late july center exposed deep convection continued slowly northeastward bermuda high extending westward united_states operationally forecasters national_hurricane_center speculated transitioning subtropical cyclone deep convection located times miles center convection progressively returned center late july intensified hurricane convection covered center miles east formed early july hurricane briefly attained peak winds mph weakening accelerated northeastward ridge high pressure slowly eroded maintained hurricane status approached atlantic_canada briefly reached winds mph weakening making landfall near sydney nova scotia august mph tropical storm storm transitioning extratropical cyclone approaching atlantic_canada lost tropical characteristics shortly moving ashore weakening extratropical remnants turned northward lost identity shortly formation close proximity east_coast united_states prompted residents stock emergency supplies monitor storm national_hurricane_center began issue warnings nova scotia atlantic_canada july august following day warnings advisories atlantic_canada dropped dissipated broad circulation produced high waves reported southeastern coast united_states north_carolina storm produced waves waves caused minor beach erosion north_carolina coastline including florida rip currents caused drowning fatalities swimmers rescued rough seas vortex forced warm air blocked sea result record high temperatures reported miami hollywood temperatures tied records extreme heat shattered numerous sliding glass doors exhausted air offshore ships came contact reported sustained winds mph canadian ship reported barometric pressure mbar inhg reported caused greek freighter capsized sank storm ship coast time sinking experiencing strong winds mph feet waves rough seas caused ship keel break causing crewmen send distress signal evacuate sinking vessel evacuation drowned trying board body later found soviet merchant ship merchant ship spotted sailors crew tried rescue sailors avail rough seas caused drift near ships propeller rudder area caused ships propeller knocked seven sailors water drowned search bodies continued following day remaining sailors later rescued crews merchant ships investigation united_states_coast_guard revealed poor condition use case emergency initially national_hurricane_center noted possibility storm bypassed bermuda caused minor effects island limited rough seas wind gusts reaching mph atlantic_canada brought strong tropical storm force winds heavy rainfall weather stations nova scotia recorded inches rainfall storm produced wind gust mph inches rain weather station port newfoundland reported wind gust mph inches rain high winds brought caused moderate damage tobacco corn crops damaged suspension bridge nova scotia heavy rainfall caused minimal flooding golf course nova_scotia people injured waves washed sea damage estimated million million usd | Hurricane Bertha (1990) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
10830_TropicalStormAna(2009) | tropical storm tropical storm named storm atlantic hurricane season tropical cyclone impact caribbean islands forming area low pressure associated tropical wave august briefly attained tropical storm intensity august weakening depression following day system degenerated non convective remnant low tracked westward august depression roughly east leeward_islands early august storm attained tropical storm status time named reaching peak intensity winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg storm began weaken increasing levels wind shear unusually fast movement post storm analysis discovered degenerated tropical wave august reaching numerous tropical storm watches issued lesser antilles puerto_rico dominican_republic august islands took minor precautions storm including evacuated residents flood prone areas ahead storm dominican_republic officials took preparations setting relief agencies setting shelters impact minimal mainly consisting light moderate rainfall puerto_rico rain reported causing street flooding forcing evacuation schools meteorological history august national_hurricane_center nhc began monitoring tropical wave associated small area convective activity western coast africa system eventually spawned area low pressure tracked west slowly organising days nhc reported early august system developed tropical depression system time located west depression developed deep convection center circulation continued track generally west response mid level subtropical ridge north depression expected gradually intensify moved marginally warm sea surface temperatures area low wind shear anticipated dry air depressions chances intensifying august nhc reported tropical depression near tropical storm intensity burst deep convection center point system upgraded tropical storm post storm analysis determined system attained tropical storm force winds peaking mph hours august hours later system disorganized increased wind shear afternoon august system weakened tropical depression shortly degenerated non convective remnant low pressure area failed maintain convection center hours time nhc issued final advisory system noted possibility regeneration august roughly hours remnant low convection began system later day hurricane hunter reconnaissance plane deployed system found system shortly nhc began issuing advisories depression located roughly east leeward_islands depression continued track westward response upper level high north atlantic early august nhc upgraded depression tropical storm giving deep convection developed center circulation later day wind shear caused convection displaced circulation exposing center august forward motion began increase storm quickly entered region dry stable air afternoon hurricane hunter reconnaissance mission find evidence tropical storm force winds resulting downgraded tropical depression determined post storm analysis degenerated tropical wave shortly longer tropical cyclone hours later system redeveloped convection raced west northwest mph early august radar imagery guadeloupe san_juan puerto_rico depicted system closed low level circulation despite nhc continued operational advisories confirmation visible satellite imagery later day final reconnaissance plane flew storm find low level circulation following nhc stated dissipated coast puerto_rico despite having degenerated tropical wave previous day remnants monitored signs regeneration land interaction hispaniola cuba system chances redevelopment preparations impact august tropical storm watch issued leeward_islands days later watch expanded include puerto_rico areas eastern dominican republic cabo cabo weakened dissipated watches discontinued cruise agencies ships avoid storm secured vessels docked port ships moved simpson bay waves generally small officials evacuated families flood prone areas shelters ahead storm august national_weather_service san_juan puerto_rico issued urban eastern municipalities island flights area delayed hours avoid depression dominican_republic officials posted flood provinces remnants forecast produce rain country general civil army activated relief agencies ahead storm notified residents possible mandatory evacuations officials inspected dams threatened storm protect towns villages emergency officials stated roughly personnel standby case disaster shelters country opened residents voluntarily evacuated returned home afternoon august nearby haiti officials placed country yellow alert remnants produce heavy rainfall mountainous areas sustained winds reached mph gusts peaked mph puerto_rico rainfall limited storms fast motion triggering minor flooding little damage maximum rain fell rains caused rise resulting issuance alert officials warned overflow banks streets temporarily shut flooding including tunnel schools evacuated island roughly people left power numerous branches snapped trees knocked power lines reports tornadoes associated puerto_rico winds island mph remnants produced widespread rainfall hispaniola reports damage system | Tropical Storm Ana (2009) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
11032_TropicalStormBonnie(2016) | tropical storm tropical weak persistent tropical cyclone brought heavy rains second storm season formed area low pressure northeast bahamas days official hurricane season began june moving steadily west intensified tropical storm attained peak winds hours later hostile environmental conditions weakened depression hours making landfall east charleston south_carolina steering currents collapsed causing storm south_carolina days storm weakened post tropical cyclone emerging coast moving generally east june tropical depression offshore north_carolina conditions slightly favorable day despite increasing wind shear cooling sea surface temperatures tropical storm reached peak intensity storm hung tropical storm strength day weakening depression late june post tropical early day lingering south_carolina days brought heavy rains widespread floods rainfall totals hit inches south_carolina exceeded areas flooding resulted closure southbound lanes interstate inundated buildings damaged local treatment plant overflowed discharge nearby captain damage county exceeded usd record breaking rainfall observed closed week flooding people drowned rip currents coastline meteorological history national_hurricane_center nhc began monitoring area disturbed weather resulting interaction weakening cold upper level trough surface area low pressure formed late day low eventually gained sufficient organization nhc declare tropical depression utc time depression located miles southeast charleston south_carolina moving west response low northwestern bahamas ridge near coast north_carolina strong vertical wind shear dry air region hindered strengthening depression located warm waters afternoon burst deep convection developed near northwestern exposed low level circulation center nhc upgraded depression tropical storm despite strong southerly shear exposing intensified slightly reach initial peak intensity winds mph turned north continued effects high wind shear dry air caused cyclone appearance significantly early deep convection dissipated mph southerly shear weakened tropical depression strength hour prior landfall east charleston south_carolina caught weak steering currents depression south_carolina day remnant low northeastern portion state utc remnant circulation continued slowly emerged coast accelerating east slightly amidst light wind shear high sea surface temperatures organization improved convection persisted near center tropical depression june day despite conditions burst convection center led declared tropical storm simultaneously attaining new minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg increasing northwesterly shear cooling soon evident exposed west continued maintain tropical storm strength afternoon june began unfavorable conditions storm weakened tropical depression early day degenerated post tropical cyclone storm continued moving east southeastward atlantic_ocean eventually dissipated early day preparations impact records formation tropical storm warning issued covering south_carolina discontinued weakened depression utc total rainfall south_carolina peaked inches heavy rains affected coastal businesses expecting high numbers tourists memorial day weekend heavy rains led significant flooding prompting close seven roads including southbound lanes interstate road occurred counties flooding rendered buildings sustained major damage experienced minor damage primarily town water inundated office detention center prompting relocation inmates treatment plant overflowed gallons discharge nearby captain estimated caused usd structural damage charleston international airport sustained wind mph gust mph observed highest recorded related cyclone land georgia precipitation reached oliver roads inundated closed high water ponds exceeded banks heavy rainfall record breaking areas observed precipitation peaked billy mitchell airport location rain fell breaking old record set furthermore new monthly rainfall record month observed rain fell month rain fell resulting closure online reservation system week beach ramps inundated standing water rendered closed tropical storm later combine produce standing water counties damaging young newly planted crops swells generated created elevated risk rip currents coastline water rescues carried year old man went missing body recovered north_carolina days later south body year old man recovered florida drowned formed occurrence pre season atlantic storms second occurrence storm alex formed january | Tropical Storm Bonnie (2016) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
11155_1941Texashurricane | texas hurricane texas hurricane second storm atlantic hurricane season large intense tropical cyclone struck coastal texas major hurricane september causing relatively severe damage storm estimated formed eastern gulf_of_mexico september attaining hurricane strength completed clockwise loop turned northwestward hurricane continued strengthen landfall near texas winds miles hour rapidly weakened headed inland damage storm amounted million crops region largely destroyed city houston suffered extensive damage storm passed east hurricane disrupted activities related later system extratropical passed killing people toronto overall seven people lost lives cyclone meteorological history middle september disturbed atmospheric conditions trough tropical wave existed western caribbean_sea gradually near western cuba september surrounding surface weather observations suggest area low pressure generated gradual organization continued tropical depression formed september central gulf mexico miles north yucatán_peninsula operationally united_states weather_bureau failed detect tropical cyclone gulf_of_mexico day later formation system initially moved northwestward heading continued early september time system tropical storm south southeast new_orleans louisiana days intensifying storm executed gradual clockwise loop moving south southeast turning west intensifying hurricane september storm began assuming northwestward course texas gulf coast continued strengthen major hurricane peaking miles hour late september afterward storm went ashore east texas peak intensity estimated central pressure inhg weather instruments sited close point landfall lowest recorded pressure land inhg houston landfall cyclone curved northeast passed west houston early september accelerated continued inland transitioned extratropical storm september post tropical system dissipated early september northeastern quebec near mountains national park preparations advance storm advisories warnings widely distributed press radio telegraph telephone residents evacuated homes small towns coast described deserted people low lying areas coastal louisiana sought shelter storm surge hurricane affected northern gulf_coast residents texas prepared homes businesses hurricane boat owners pulled craft water port arthur structures boarded hundreds refugees sought shelter local hotels workers dispatched state houston temporary hospital erected police firefighters city alert vessels near storm advised proceed caution impact overall damage storm totaled approximately million million attributed destruction crops notably rice cotton hurricane affected southern louisiana region week series military exercises held august september exercise designed test troop training logistics doctrine commanders considered prelude world war rainfall triggered flooding rivers army vehicles stuck mud result hundreds military aircraft forced inland shelter winds coast texas reached mph numerous points near hurricane center report galveston explained little characteristic sky appearance prior advent storm sky clear lower clouds appeared suddenly alto overcast showing breaks occasionally day late afternoon sky completely overcast low clouds bad weather remainder storm tides city slightly normal previous storm rose crest september flooding large portions local airport flooded hurricane moved inland city houston hit especially hard people area died injured winds blew mph catching guard previous forecast deemed region safe sections city left power winds destroyed poorly built structures damaged streets flooded athletic stadium demolished storm glass windows shattered downtown stores preliminary estimate placed damage houston aftermath storm shattered glass removed spreading united_states remnants moved ontario quebec producing hurricane force wind gusts waves lake vessels sunk storm resulting tens thousands dollars damage high winds caused power outages structural damage destroyed wheat fields ontario toronto storm killed people injured | 1941 Texas hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
11194_TropicalStormDottie | tropical storm tropical storm ninth tropical cyclone fourth named storm atlantic hurricane season precursor formed gulf_of_mexico august organized tropical depression august storm drifted east peaking moderate tropical storm accelerated northeastward landfall florida emerging atlantic turned northward moved ashore near charleston south_carolina damage storm primarily insignificant limited gusty winds heavy rainfall high tides fishing boat capsized bahamas resulting deaths people meteorological history originated area low pressure formed august northwest florida center disturbance soon began consolidate barometric pressure fell mbar hours declared tropical depression utc august depression drifted east northeastward day began accelerate august cyclone intensified tropical storm status utc operationally named later day having landfall southwestern florida quickly proceeded northeastward emerging atlantic_ocean high pressure building north storm indicated turn west moved nearly northward cyclone attained peak intensity winds mph utc august subsequently began weaken time landfall charleston south_carolina later evening barely tropical storm intensity deteriorated tropical depression august dissipated shortly remnant low pressure system turned southward entered atlantic turning westward crossing florida peninsula preparations impact response storm gale warnings issued august jacksonville florida virginia hurricane watch posted savannah georgia cape north_carolina hurricane watch later extended jacksonville conditions appeared favorable storm intensification soon discontinued flooding rains anticipated carolinas contrast compared mere thunderstorm local officials prior upgraded tropical storm depression spawned heavy precipitation high winds southern florida portions bahamas storm dropped rainfall miami area hour rainfall totals reached heavy rainfall caused street flooding region highest recorded wind gusts mph city winds damaged roof winds downed trees left roughly neighborhoods southern florida power passage wind gusts mph recorded northern florida keys grand near location fishing boat capsized storm occupants drowned southeastern coast tides generally ran normal peaking north_carolina moderate heavy rainfall reported carolinas causing flooding deep north_carolina overall damage light primarily limited coastal beach erosion areas helped relieve drought conditions | Tropical Storm Dottie | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
11333_HurricaneRichard | hurricane richard hurricane richard damaging hurricane affected areas central_america october developed october area low pressure stalled caribbean_sea system moved southeast turning west storm slowly organized system intensified tropical storm initially richard intensified slowly area week steering currents october wind shear diminished storm intensified faster headed belize day richard intensified hurricane status peak intensity category hurricane reaching maximum winds mph hurricane landfall belize peak intensity land richard quickly weakened later degenerated remnant low october hurricane richard caused estimated million usd damages path belize honduras damage limited power outages landslides belize damage attributed damage crops power outages widespread country fatalities occurred belize direct indirect person drowned ship capsized storm death jaguar escaped cage meteorological history origins hurricane richard traced tropical wave moved african coast october moved westward venezuela october days drifted extreme southwestern caribbean_sea soon developed area low pressure stalled north panama october national_hurricane_center nhc began monitor area disturbed weather association weak trough low pressure southwestern caribbean_sea persisted region hurricane dissipated cuba day october easterly northerly trade winds flowed low producing disorganized area convection thunderstorms region days system moved generally west northwestward central_america convection increased low october national_hurricane_center noted possibility organization favorable environmental conditions later day passed near eastern coast nicaragua storm organized turned north northwest drift northwestern caribbean_sea hurricane_hunters investigated system october indicated development low level circulation nhc noted storm close tropical depression strength day system turned east strong upper level wind shear development conditions expected early october convection organized increased near center circulation despite area moderate wind shear organization nhc classified tropical depression nineteen miles south time depression drifting eastward located near base mid level trough west subtropical ridge hours formation center remained located western portion curved convection increased wind shear decreased despite presence dry air northwest depression intensified tropical storm richard utc october based confirmation hurricane_hunters post operational analysis revealed depression tropical storm slightly earlier utc intensifying tropical storm status richard moving southeastward area weak steering currents midst undergoing loop track hurricane models predicted storm intensify major hurricane status western caribbean official forecast storm landfall belize winds mph richard continued generally southward early october convection ragged linear preventing initial strengthening additionally circulation elongated thunderstorms deteriorated continued presence dry air wind shear turning westward richard moved parallel offshore honduras coast circulation difficult locate satellite imagery october tropical storm richard began strengthening shear diminished storm took advantage warm waters western caribbean later day mid level eye feature evident satellite imagery additionally outflow gradually improved symmetrical circulation october hurricane_hunters indicated richard attained hurricane status based surface winds mph addition radar belize time indicated nearly closed eyewall hurricane continued intensifying peak winds mph minimum central pressure dropped inhg making category hurricane despite fact operationally classified category hurricane winds mph pressure inhg utc october hurricane richard landfall miles south southeast belize peak intensity moving ashore eye briefly better defined hours inner core lost definition eye dissipated winds rapidly diminished richard weakened tropical depression status crossing northern guatemala little deep convection remaining emerging degenerated remnant low october turned east system forced strong wind shear storm reached yucatán_peninsula system began turning north reached gulf_of_mexico remnants hurricane richard continued north gulf_of_mexico weakened system dissipated completely late october preparations impact honduras starting late october government honduras issued tropical storm watch tropical storm richard covered north coast honduras border nicaragua richard finally began head westward october tropical storm watch upgraded tropical storm warnings hurricane watch issued location utc october government honduras issued tropical storm warning heading westward tropical storm warning included richard predicted brush coast honduras offshore tropical storm warning upgraded hurricane warning time richard intensified hurricane moved away eastern honduras tropical storm warning hurricane watch discontinued border nicaragua hurricane richard approaching belize october discontinued watches warning issued association storm longer considered possible threat landfall passing north country richard knocked trees power lines northern honduras coast power outages occurring areas resulted fallen power lines addition mudslides triggered rainfall cut estimated people small towns coastal provinces declared areas maximum alert government storm offshore experienced heavy rainfall richard winds islands peaked mph belize government belize began warning threat richard october starting tropical storm watch issued entire east coast country tropical storm richard rapidly intensifying tropical storm watch coast belize replaced tropical storm warning upgraded utc october hours replacement tropical storm watch warning richard nearing hurricane status tropical storm warning place east coast belize upgraded hurricane warning hurricane warning associated hurricane richard remained place east coast belize landfall occurring storm landfall south southeast prior storm landfall estimated people took refuge storm shelters churches belize hurricane richard damaged thousands homes leaving power major attraction path heavily damaged forcing close remove debris repair animal exhibits overall damage million million usd crop damage especially citrus fruits entire harvest lost estimated orange crops lost large trees downed addition homes destroyed mexico government mexico gave warnings approaching richard issuing hurricane watch east coast yucatán_peninsula southward city border belize addition hurricane watch issued portion yucatán_peninsula tropical storm warning set effect area hurricane richard approached closely mexican portion yucatán_peninsula changes watches warning utc october time landfall belize hurricane richard landfall belize government mexico discontinued hurricane watch southward tropical storm warnings cancelled governor declared highest state alert prior richard areas northeastern coast yucatán_peninsula minimum alert government | Hurricane Richard | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
11441_TropicalStormBeryl(1988) | tropical storm tropical storm unusual atlantic tropical cyclone formed southeastern louisiana august second tropical storm atlantic hurricane season developed slow moving trough low pressure august tracked southeastward coastal waters eastern louisiana reached peak winds mph located miles southeast new_orleans storm turned northwest louisiana texas slowly dissipated remnants continued northward central united_states dropping rainfall providing relief severe heat wave slow motion dropped heavy amounts rainfall peaking inches alabama rainfall caused reports flooding prolonged rough waves resulted severe beach erosion waves capsized boat mobile bay killing passengers overall damage minor totaling million usd million usd meteorological history weak surface trough low pressure emerged northeast gulf_of_mexico august weak steering currents trough drifted westward slowly better defined formation circulation mid- upper levels atmosphere upper level low developed texas providing unfavorable amounts vertical wind shear surface circulation evident satellite imagery august coast mississippi days remained nearly stationary upper level low texas drifted southwestward anticyclone developed system circulation better defined vertically aligned august system drifted southeastern louisiana continued better organized august developed tropical depression located near northern coast unusual tropical cyclones rarely form land tropical cyclone depression drifted southeastward hours formation emerged gulf_of_mexico based ship reports observations oil estimated depression intensified tropical storm utc august located offshore coastal louisiana conditions remained favorable intensification circulation located warm waters maintaining defined outflow early august attained peak intensity mph located miles southeast new_orleans shortly trough northwest dissipated anticyclone resulted steady northwest motion near cyclone originally moved offshore maintained tropical storm status hours weakening tropical depression central louisiana turned northwest surface circulation dissipated august located short distance south louisiana surface low pressure area crossed north texas dissipating early august upper level circulation turned northward oklahoma merged approaching trough preparations tropical storm national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm warning mouth mississippi_river pensacola florida hours later warning extended westward louisiana threat prompted voluntary evacuations louisiana forced evacuations thousands offshore oil officials advised small craft remain port port connor texas pensacola florida impact rainfall storm reached inches short distance east pensacola florida impact state minor wind gusts peaked mph pensacola alabama produced sustained winds mph gusts mph normal tides storm dropped heavy rainfall coastal portions alabama peaking inches rough waves overturned shrimp boat mobile bay year old boy boat drowned direct fatality storm boy father boat spent hours water rescued united_states_coast_guard waves caused severe beach erosion coastline losing feet beach mississippi coastal areas reported heavy amounts precipitation reaching inches sustained winds reached mph strongest wind land station similar alabama strong waves caused considerable beach erosion portions coastline dropped rainfall louisiana peaking inches near rainfall caused significant river flooding wind gusts fairly light state reaching mph new_orleans winds caused light tree damage resulted power outages storm surge feet caused coastal flooding remnants produced locally heavy precipitation peaking inches east central texas resulting reports flash flooding rainfall flooded roads causes severe river flooding remnant moisture dropped inches rain southeast oklahoma inches southwestern arkansas inland remnants cooled temperatures provided relief severe heat wave central united_states path caused million damage usd million usd primarily immediate coastline erosion flood damage | Tropical Storm Beryl (1988) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
11534_1909Monterreyhurricane | hurricane hurricane deadliest atlantic tropical cyclones record killing estimated people mexico originating tropical storm east leeward_islands august storm tracked west northwest entering caribbean_sea minimal hurricane day striking hispaniola august hurricane landfall eastern cuba caribbean open water storm intensified category hurricane moved northern tip yucatán_peninsula august storm emerged gulf_of_mexico weakened system attained peak winds mph evening maintaining intensity system landfall mexican state late august rapidly dissipated following afternoon existence hurricane remained relatively close land consequently effects felt areas northern caribbean received moderate heavy rainfall gusty winds passage haiti reported damage effects far severe mexico estimated people killed record breaking floods triggered hurricane city received worst damage half structures city flooded hundreds destroyed people left homeless damage storm country estimated exceeded million usd billion usd meteorological history origins hurricane uncertain lack ship reports western atlantic_ocean according atlantic hurricane database identifiable tropical storm august east leeward_islands tracking west northwest storm quickly attained winds mph equivalent category status modern day saffir evening august storm entered caribbean_sea brushed northern coast guadeloupe intensification hurricane northeastern caribbean slow early august landfall winds mph dominican_republic southwest country capital city santo domingo hurricane weakened slightly mountainous terrain hispaniola believed maintained winds mph based damage reports haiti later august storm jumped northward making landfall cuban province continuing west northwest hurricane regained strength moved northern caribbean afternoon august system attained winds mph corresponding category hurricane early following morning intensified category major hurricane defined having winds excess mph making landfall yucatán_peninsula near city hurricane emerged gulf_of_mexico hours quickly intensified attain peak winds mph august soon slowed turned west maintaining intensity late august storm final landfall mexican state rapid weakening took place drifted onshore dissipated following afternoon impact prior hurricane devastating impacts mexico brought heavy rains high winds northern affected storm leeward_islands known damage resulted passage moderate rain gusty winds reported puerto_rico dominican_republic jamaica despite slightly weaker haiti severe damage reported towns homes destroyed homeless cuba impacted storm winds mph recorded far north havana hurricane second landfall mexico brought increased swells gusty winds recorded mph parts southern texas low lying areas north corpus inundated water piers damaged overall damage state minimal storm lives lost borderline category hurricane landfall yucatán_peninsula little known storm impact region ship situated offshore recorded winds mph passage following hurricane second landfall resulting damage catastrophic overnight hours august cities coastline likely sustained severe damage hurricane storm surge high winds villages coast completely destroyed storm communication region crippled expected restored week bridges roughly railroad tracks destroyed state worst damage took place inland state torrential rainfall triggered flood exceeding year flood values according mexico storm dropped rain hour span rains fell following hours situation according mexican officials overnight august reservoir dam near capital city burst flooding half buildings city nearby town steel works situated santa river destroyed river rose banks hundreds homes destroyed city leaving estimated people homeless according enormous water moved second height flood height floods residents forced seek refuge roofs story buildings santa river flowing fast pace mph force current led homes taken foundations sent downstream resulting deaths inside incident people died seeking refuge school homes collapsed long entering building flood waters inundated structure caused collapse morning survivors reported state city damage hurricane estimated million usd billion usd roughly million attributed railroad losses mexico reports indicated people killed result storm making deadliest atlantic hurricanes record estimates place death toll high low fatalities believed south blocks city completely destroyed aftermath immediately following catastrophic flooding appeal united_states nations aid residents visitors city help rescue trapped flood waters care homeless according new_york_times person rescued people stranded flood waters numerous rescue operations undertaken flood saving lives survivors faced issue losing homes lack food food unavailable residents wake storm august relief supplies arrived received small bread beans flood santa river searches conducted attempt locate bodies victims reports indicated river bed similar bodies likely underground days storm fears food shortages began arise railways food normally able delivered washed deal large bodies wake disaster mexican officials decided mass bury victims mid september people hired repair rebuild devastated railways edition book accounting reports form people experienced flood planned according director publications book considered historical quality memory perished flood book released public august year anniversary disaster | 1909 Monterrey hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
11716_1935Jérémiehurricane | hurricane hurricane highly destructive tropical cyclone impacted honduras october killing people developing october southwestern caribbean_sea storm proceeded strike eastern jamaica southeastern cuba overwhelming southwestern haiti rain hurricane category peak completed unusual reversal path october heading southwestward central_america weakened interaction cuba storm soon regained strength final landfall near cabo honduras october cyclone weakened moving inland dissipated days later flooding landslides jamaica took toll property agricultural interests infrastructure fruit island sustained million usd losses coast unidentified vessel went entire crew hostile conditions strong winds coastal sections cuba notably cuba hurricane demolished homes filled streets debris people died country thanks extensive pre storm preparations storm damage peninsula southwestern haiti catastrophic river flooding took lives individuals razed hundreds native houses destroyed crops livestock heaviest destruction took place towns early report estimated killed entire countryside isolated days delaying reconnaissance relief efforts hurricane later created devastating floods central_america chiefly honduras reported time worst flood nation history disaster banana plantations population centers rivers flowed normal trapped hundreds citizens trees remote high ground requiring emergency rescue storm left thousands homeless dead country monetary losses totaled million flooding strong winds reached northeastern nicaragua damage widespread neighboring honduras meteorological history hurricane originated southwestern caribbean_sea october broad immature low pressure system noted hurricane forecast center jacksonville florida issued advisory storm late october following ship reports winds approaching exceeding gale force contemporary storm determined organized tropical depression october drifted east turning north northeastward strengthened tropical storm early day low environmental air pressures large size cyclone intensification gradual storm approached jamaica eventually making landfall eastern island west utc october system came ashore central pressure hpa inhg suggesting maximum winds mph emerging waters jamaica cuba storm slowed forward speed continued intensify curved northwestward southeastern cuba storm attained equivalent category hurricane status current day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale early october coast cuba utc october hurricane landfall near initial peak intensity winds mph started weakening early day encountering sierra mountain range moving southwestward away coast steered persistent high pressure eastern united_states western atlantic cyclone maintain highly unusual path remainder duration open waters brushed cuba deteriorated tropical storm passing relatively close western tip jamaica morning october aboard ship storm eye fell hpa inhg lowest recorded pressure ship measured winds outside mph storm achieved hurricane strength later day matched previous peak intensity utc october approached cabo border honduras nicaragua shortly hurricane crossed coast final landfall mountainous terrain central_america worked diminish storm curved westward steadily lost force observation decay minimal cyclone likely dissipated october guatemala impact hurricane affected nations unusual path killing estimated people jamaica parts eastern jamaica began experience strong northeasterly winds early october parishes portland ultimately bore storm heavy rainfall rivers triggered landslides ensuing floods destroyed bridges inundated homes necessitated rescue trapped individuals telegraph communications cut hardest hit areas roads left impassable degree destruction initially uncertain described extensive storm took heavy toll agriculture compromised effects hurricane month earlier banana plantations particular sustaining heavy damage losses fruit crops nation totaled estimated storm reportedly killed people island unidentified schooner capsized hands lost spite efforts rescue crew modern source recounts crew numbered figure widely reported uss houston underway president united_states course encountering adverse conditions cuba haiti advance hurricane landfall cuba businesses closed railways worked secure non essential trains residents vulnerable coastal towns including fled homes search safer ground hurricane subjected eastern parts island intense measured mph cuba failed northern coast island endured strong winds high mph winds mph recorded bay naval base effects generally light closer hurricane center homes sustained complete structural failures prolonged nature storm hampered search rescue efforts amid rubble winds debris city blocking streets hospital power plant suffered roof failure electricity turned conditions worsened contributing regional power outages significant flooding occurred overflowed banks making driving impossible storm severed communications towns eastern cuba bringing telephone telegraph wires apart seven structures ruined area destruction locations initially feared reports fatalities person died individuals treated storm related injuries damage assessments immediate aftermath storm placed monetary damages cuba aftermath public issued forcing residents remain indoors prevent looting troops patrolled streets vulnerable locations banks supplies bread milk ran short following hurricane greatest disaster occurred southern haiti people died possibly towns peninsula devastated catastrophic freshwater flooding days torrential rains entire peninsula remote right isolated time ensuring detail disaster reached outside world information initially relayed capital city port prince single aircraft hurricane crippled infrastructure blocking roads area destroying plant town left power drinking water flooding severe sweep away large metal bridge hundreds poorly constructed native houses destroyed peninsula leaving thousands survivors homes property damage haiti amounted million thousands livestock killed crops completely destroyed prompting fears impending famine days storm bodies drowning victims recovered hundreds suspected deceased washed sea preliminary estimate placed number dead area suggesting worst tragedy occurred modern sources unofficially referred storm hurricane government worked bring emergency supplies relief workers partially way ship flood stricken region little known extent losses officials rushed restore communications disaster area central_america clearing greater antilles hurricane ravaged parts honduras banana plantations suffered extensively causing million losses haiti hardest hit areas honduras cut nation capital severe river flooding wrought widespread destruction especially towns inundated water according source officially rose normal height near flood left families homeless hundreds individuals stranded raging flood waters region trees awaited uncertain rescue rescue boats brought residents safety population remain trapped rampant reportedly entire suburban community east near burst banks killed numerous plantation workers october bodies flood victims recovered torrential rains extended causing urban flooding northeast large landslide took lives people overall hurricane inflicted million damage honduras including agricultural impacts resulted deaths destroyed homes thousands residents floods considered worst country history immediately passage storm wide area honduras experienced strong earthquake activity damaging expansive floods occurred parts extreme northeastern nicaragua constitutes large portion honduras nicaragua border observed upstream mouth banana farms heavily damaged cabo occupied nations according early reports area handful dwellings destroyed spite flooding hurricane force winds timely warnings prevented fatalities locally | 1935 Jérémie hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
11967_HurricaneAlma(1970) | hurricane alma hurricane alma atlantic tropical cyclones reach hurricane status month developed north panama rapidly intensified peak winds mph near jamaica stalled south cuba deteriorated wind shear weakened tropical depression status progressing northwestward crossing western cuba alma reorganized gulf_of_mexico continued shear prevented strengthening moved florida dissipated coast virginia storm brought gusty winds heavy rainfall jamaica weakening alma produced flooding central eastern cuba causing seven deaths forcing people evacuate moderate precipitation spread florida thunderstorms storm caused light damage killed girl moisture storm spread atlantic coast meteorological history late national hurricane center reported tropical depression formed miles southeast kingston jamaica couple days depression better organized moved northwest entered area favorable environmental conditions enabled depression rapidly intensify strengthened tropical storm point given alma day rapidly strengthened favorable developmental conditions included low wind shear strong upper level outflow apparent eastward later navy reconnaissance plane recorded winds mph proved peak intensity alma atlantic hurricanes record month subsequent peak intensity increasing westerly shear disrupted storm circulation thermal pattern caused rapid weakening tropical storm strength later tropical depression status low pressure area poorly defined south cuba showers advisories discontinued alma remnants alma continued westward near later turned north passing western cuba low pressure area reorganized spiral rainbands evident radar alma classified tropical depression depression approached florida coast radar imagery indicated system remained organized spiral band structure eye feature wind shear limited convection strength alma moved ashore depression near turned northeastward moved southeastern united_states extratropical north_carolina moving coast virginia remnants alma absorbed approaching cold impact alma weakened hurricane status passed near winds mph recorded gale force winds heavy rainfall occurred jamaica heavy rains ahead storm caused flash flooding central eastern cuba seven people died result homes destroyed flooding forced evacuation people weather closed sugar mills stalled harvesting schedule country florida remnants alma brought rainfall state isolated areas experiencing inches highest rainfall storm near miami florida inches rain rainfall beneficial drought conditions thunderstorms caused hazardous driving conditions florida keys state small craft warnings posted coast girl died lightning miami thunderstorm near damaged roofs saint_petersburg flooding disrupted households experienced mph wind gusts georgia south_carolina north_carolina virginia maryland alma dropped moderate rainfall isolated areas receiving inches south_carolina remnants alma spawned tornado destroyed roof | Hurricane Alma (1970) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
12150_TropicalStormDebby(2006) | tropical storm tropical storm fifth tropical storm atlantic hurricane season formed coast africa august tropical wave passing near cape_verde islands moved generally northwestward life reaching peak intensity mph strong wind shear weakened storm dissipated august northern atlantic_ocean early life forecast pass southern cape_verde islands tropical storm potentially causing life threatening flooding computer models consistently predicted track northwest lifetime intensity problematic forecasters national_hurricane_center continually predicted intensify hurricane status strong vertical shear ultimately prevented storm hurricane meteorological history vigorous tropical wave moved coast africa late august immediately developed convective banding broad circulation broad area low pressure formed wave day located southeast cape_verde islands convection decreased early august area low pressure remained organized system developed tropical depression late august water temperatures remained warm development upper level shear minimal depression moved west northwestward ridge high pressure north initial predictions national_hurricane_center forecast motion northwest based consistent model predictions quoted models wrong far despite decrease convection shortly forming large depression remained organized wind field diameter august passed south cape_verde islands deep convection developed center circulation early august depression intensified tropical storm southwest cape_verde banding features continued organize system slowly strengthened august attained peak intensity mph open waters atlantic_ocean forecasters predicted continue intensify attain hurricane status projected path placed storm area warm water temperatures moderate upper level shear shortly reaching peak intensity encountered area dry air subsequently weakened low level circulation detached diminishing convection system continued west northwestward convection redeveloped portion center banding features redeveloped organization continued reached peak intensity mph august southerly wind shear displaced convection north center weakened minimal tropical storm august center storm elongated august weakened tropical depression convection remained minimal quickly degenerated remnant area low pressure low turned north north northeast ahead approaching trough august low dissipated preparation impact government cape_verde islands issued tropical storm warning coinciding issuance advisory tropical depression meaning tropical storm conditions expected area hours national_hurricane_center stated heavy rainfall potentially high mountainous areas possible territory possibly causing life threatening flash floods mudslides reformation south tropical storm warnings discontinued depression moved area passing southwest southwestern islands depression produced mph wind gust rainfall damage reported long range forecasts brought storm near bermuda remained island closest approach storm forecast remain far away gulf_of_mexico investors tracking storm caused price crude oil rise cents barrel potential impact oil installations | Tropical Storm Debby (2006) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
12521_TropicalStormDelia(1973) | tropical storm tropical storm tropical cyclone record landfall city twice forming tropical wave september gradually strengthened tropical storm moved north september reaching strength storm turned westward intensified nearly attaining hurricane status day storm peaked winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg hours later landfall near texas storm began execute loop causing gulf_of_mexico september storm landfall weakening depression remnants eventually dissipated early september northern mexico erratic movement storm texas coastline significant rainfall fell areas near center parts louisiana led widespread flooding especially farmland left million damages people killed storm meteorological history tropical storm originated tropical wave formed central caribbean_sea late august tracking west northwest convective activity increased overall structure system improved august weak area low pressure formed system tracked northward organized tropical depression southeastern coast yucatán_peninsula september gradually intensifying depression tropical storm september turned west accordance upgrade given upgrade followed reconnaissance mission system found sustained winds mph complex steering formed later day resulting hostile environment cyclone neared texas coastline managed intensify strong tropical storm winds mph reconnaissance reported winds excess hurricane force numerous associated storm lowest pressure recorded mbar hpa inhg classified hurricane developed eyewall center circulation subsequently landfall texas late september executing loop storm second landfall september moving inland storm quickly weakened depression september dissipating early day northern mexico preparations impact september national_hurricane_center nhc issued gale warnings hurricane watches areas louisiana mouth mississippi later day extended westward texas eventually warnings areas east louisiana canceled unexpected loop taken gale warnings extended far south texas september nhc discontinued watches warnings associated storm time national_weather_service issued flood warnings warned residents possibility tornadoes forming weakening tropical cyclone cameron louisiana estimated residents evacuated memories storm killed city fresh erratic track storm texas coastline widespread heavy rains fell areas near storm louisiana tides addition rainfall caused significant flooding area million reported damages homes flooding southern louisiana numerous areas received rain state recorded rainfall led widespread flooding particularly agricultural areas damages crops amounted million addition flooding rains produced tornadoes touched storm injuring people people killed directly related storm deaths resulted car crash triggered slick roads occupants truck killed fifth death resulted occurred man boarding home suffered stress induced heart attack outer bands storm produced significant rainfall arkansas oklahoma peaking respectively | Tropical Storm Delia (1973) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
12524_HurricaneBonnie(1992) | hurricane long lived storm atlantic hurricane season tropical storm including april subtropical storm second hurricane season formed high latitudes central atlantic september devoid real steering currents lifespan nearly stationary week central atlantic_ocean september began slowly track east northeast azores extratropical affected azores september damage reported meteorological history origins system cold moved east_coast september moved gradually coast subtropical atlantic_ocean stationary east bermuda september days cloud cover slowly detached form tropical low right afternoon september system organized declared tropical depression depression organized steadily evening morning september later day upgraded tropical began slowly northeast like storms develop higher latitudes embedded larger scale cyclonic circulation shear allowing develop provided weak steering currents low shear allowed rapidly develop small defined eye formed late morning storm upgraded hurricane later day open ocean intensification rate slowed hurricane addition began slowly northeast september steering currents slowly developed strengthened category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale morning peaking mph mbar central pressure general track intensity maintained day september eye distinct weakened slightly remaining category hurricane early september eye better defined slightly continuing slow northeast motion afternoon storm gradually strengthened reached peak intensity mph central pressure mbar category intensity maintained strength evening early morning september began weaken gradually level began turn eastward point held blocking mid latitude ridge high pressure stalled motion remained virtually stationary morning september drifted slowly west southwest response ridge began gradually weaken low level center exposed storm poorly organized convection diminished afternoon september downgraded tropical storm drifted cooler waters continued lose deep convection day september began turn south evening downgraded tropical depression weakening trend ended early september regained tropical storm status afternoon deep convection established continued change direction turning southeast point slowly redeveloped despite high shear environment briefly showed signs extratropical september turn northeast weak tropical storm operationally declared extratropical point afternoon september period actually strengthened high end tropical storm roughly followed path azores storm entrenched environment greater wind shear weakened slightly september accelerated northeast storm crossed azores september strong tropical storm mph winds quickly lost tropical characteristics declared extratropical late afternoon east azores extratropical low drifted southwest clockwise loop actually approaching azores dissipating dissipated october impact passed azores days resulted tropical storm force winds island chain reported sustained winds mph gusts mph addition man killed rock fall island damage reported azores | Hurricane Bonnie (1992) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
12654_TropicalStormFay(2002) | tropical storm tropical storm sixth named storm atlantic hurricane season moderate tropical storm caused flooding parts texas mexico early september trough low pressure moved south gulf_of_mexico stationary low pressure center developed trough september hurricane hunter airplane reported system gained sufficient organization tropical depression miles southeast galveston depression drifted south southwest strengthening reaching peak strength miles hour morning september system abrupt turn west northwest remained steady strength course landfall day near system weakened fast rate landfall circulation totally dissipate days storm caused extremely heavy rainfall inland areas damage totalled million usd million usd deaths occurred result meteorological history days september upper level trough emerged gulf_of_mexico stalled thunderstorms developed trough concentrated weak low pressure system gradually trough associated low pressure drifted south warm waters gulf_of_mexico low pressure area northwest gulf_of_mexico dominant circulation slowly developed persistent convection near center september reconnaissance aircraft investigated system flight low level center evident deep convection persisted result classified tropical depression wind shear gulf_of_mexico weak remained favorable tropical cyclone formation reconnaissance flight later day discovered ill defined circulation led low confidence location center circulation convection persisted depression upgraded tropical storm evening stationary movement associated convection removed center circulation despite system gradually intensified september storm reached peak intensity mph light wind shear prevented intensifying gradual movement dictated weak mid level ridge north low pressure system south produced wind shear resulted decreased convection southern half circulation majority convective activity located northern half soon disorganized prompted national_hurricane_center state resembles subtropical storm moved little intensified slightly late september september began drift northwest texas coast rainbands reached northwest portion texas coastline accelerated texas coast landfall early september storm inland texas system moved inland forward speed decreased weakened tropical depression advisory issued september depression persisted days inland preparations coinciding development tropical depression forecasters issued tropical storm warning parts texas coast depression upgraded tropical storm warnings extended texas coastal louisiana september forecasters extended warnings texas areas port connor high island texas hurricane watch storm forecast reach hurricane strength making landfall hurricane watch areas discontinued failed reach hurricane strength addition coastal texas coastal louisiana coastal flood warning parts inland texas flash flood warnings flood warnings schools closed galveston september anticipation storm voluntary evacuation orders effect low lying coastal areas grocery stores reported supply shortages impact louisiana mississippi effects minor limited moderate rain inches effects texas moderate severe locations flooding main source damage total houses sustained damage flooding coast spawned landfall caused minor damage northern end storm surge texas coast feet normal high tide peak rainfall area range inches severe damage resulted homes businesses damaged storm million usd million usd damage rainfall totals inches caused severe flash flooding areas near area received severe damage flooding storm left million usd million usd damage roads public facilities tornadoes reported landfall notable destroyed mobile home damaged barn heavy rain remnants dropped inches rain rainfall inches reported near line isolated report inches areas rainfall caused severe forced people flee roof tops damage buildings roads crops totaled usd usd mexico effects related rainfall inches fell areas flooded areas families evacuated homes people stranded hotels reported town trees fell causing little damage flooded banks meters flood stage reported families able return homes weeks result flooding aftermath counties texas declared disaster areas tropical storm galveston live oak declaration enabled business owners residents apply federal state government aid programs disaster housing checks handed storm totaled million usd million usd carried home building non government relief programs individual family grant program distributed usd usd checks million usd million usd relief funds funded usd usd relief aid tropical storm announced apply special tax relief counties texas declared disaster areas | Tropical Storm Fay (2002) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
12720_HurricaneRafael | hurricane hurricane produced minor damage northeastern caribbean_sea mid october seventeenth named storm ninth hurricane annual hurricane season originated tropical wave roughly south southeast october system contained tropical storm force winds tropical depression status initially disorganized moderate wind shear subsequent decrease allowed shower thunderstorm activity develop earnest october moving north northwestward following morning intensified category hurricane cold east_coast united_states caused system turn northward eventually northeastward october time attained peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph cyclone entered stable atmosphere tracked increasingly cooler sea surface temperatures began extratropical transition process system completed following afternoon disorganized tropical cyclone northeastern caribbean produced major flooding region foot rain fell portions lesser antilles causing mudslides landslides river flooding addition heavy rains led significant crop loss sustained winds near hurricane force recorded tropical storm force gusts occurred widespread lightning activity result heavy thunderstorms caused fires power outages fatality occurred woman guadeloupe unsuccessfully attempted drive car flooded roadway passed east bermuda hurricane light rainfall recorded gusts mph left hundreds houses electricity large swells system caused significant damage coastline nova scotia roads washed away obscured debris overall damage minimal meteorological history formation attributed low latitude tropical wave emerged western coast africa october wave remained disorganized roughly midway time broad area low pressure developed convection began consolidate result disturbance introduced national_hurricane_center nhc hour tropical weather outlook low chance tropical development chances subsequently raised development occurred system receiving medium chance development early october high chance development approached southern islands late following evening wave crossed eastern caribbean_sea slowed previously broad open surface low consolidated stacked mid level center disturbance producing tropical storm force winds result tropical depression status tropical storm utc october time cyclone located roughly south southeast despite named remained disorganized initially result interaction upper level trough cyclone moderate strong wind shear center deepest shower thunderstorm activity course days upper level trough gradually weakened backed westward allowing development anticyclone atop tropical storm wind shear allowing center obscured view outflow develop association system began execute turn north influence upper level trough west central dense overcast noted satellite imagery following series intensity estimates upgraded hurricane utc october positioned south bermuda intensity speculated later afternoon following hurricane hunters flight system moved northward continued intensify rapidly spite moderate wind shear eye visible microwave imagery morning hours october time cyclone attained peak intensity category hurricane maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure hpa inhg afternoon hours day data reconnaissance aircraft indicated verge weakening trend attributed decreasing sea surface temperatures higher wind shear system retained hurricane force winds began transition extratropical cyclone october process completed utc day interacting cold time transition positioned southwest nova scotia remnants cyclone looped larger extratropical low north central atlantic_ocean days prior dissipating portugal utc october preparations impact caribbean islands shortly development tropical storm watch issued island puerto_rico tropical storm warnings issued surrounding locations including british morning hours october warnings discontinued martinique issued warnings discontinued guadeloupe pre dawn hours following morning pulled away expired remaining northeastern hours later preparation system activated emergency operation centers region requested assistance deployed team workers cover aftermath departments public works power authority placed emergency crews standby ports open vessel traffic advised prepare impending severe weather tropical storm hit guadeloupe large amounts rain causing significant damage homes especially crops according inches fell hours inches hours october estimated inches fell flooding mudslides result heavy rain damaged vegetable crops lightning result strong storms sparked fires led power outages sustained winds mph gusts reaching mph occurred gusts reached mph woman killed saint attempting drive car flooded roadway swept away heavy rains amounting hour span caused significant flooding mudslides especially traffic area paralyzed roads impassable businesses closed duration storm residents lost power water supply people attempted drive flooded roads required rescue numerous weather stations french islands recorded gusts mph mph respectively boats grounded overall damage remained fairly minor french territories road puerto_rico puerto_rico flooded houses flooded high bermuda exited northeastern caribbean_sea tropical storm watch issued bermuda october watch subsequently upgraded tropical storm warning following morning dropped early october system passed northeast island advance system residents urged typical measures addition main bermuda cancelled hundreds flights october officials warned minor storm surge low lying coasts warned inches rainfall winds stronger locals expected cause significant damage noted sustained winds mph gusts reaching mph occurred wade international airport storm closest approach winds left houses electricity according rainfall originally feared peaking inches newfoundland tropical cyclone watches warnings issued city officials recommended residents newfoundland prepare large swells storm surge produced post tropical cyclone caused extensive damage peninsula according locals waves intense hurricane cyclone devastated region atlantic hurricane season large sections roads washed covered debris left waves near local destroyed sections allowing waves wash inland result wide deep gap main roads left area known people cut surrounding area overall damage area estimated million rainfall associated storm light amounting | Hurricane Rafael | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
12737_TropicalStormCandy | tropical storm candy tropical storm candy produced minor impact state texas atlantic hurricane season tropical cyclone annual season developed tropical disturbance southwestern gulf_of_mexico june gradual strengthening occurred depression tropical storm candy following day storm reached peak intensity mph later day landfall texas june candy weakened tropical depression hours moving inland system remained designated cyclone june time completed extratropical transition state michigan rainfall trough days combined inches areas candy flooding occurred eastern texas minor damage crops roads bridges agricultural losses slightly million usd storm surge coast texas caused cuts storm spawned tornadoes caused significant impact candy remnants dropped rainfall states reaching far north new_hampshire overall system caused million damage fatalities meteorological history mid- late june satellite imagery indicated normal amounts shower thunderstorm activity southwestern gulf_of_mexico june system developed tropical depression coast mexico depression initially elongated structure moved north north northwestward roughly mph june separate distinct circulation centers noted weather radar images texas later afternoon united_states_navy reconnaissance aircraft investigated depression recorded sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg system upgraded utc day late june candy landfall near texas despite moving ashore candy attained peak intensity utc june maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg observations weather station texas storm quickly weakened inland falling tropical depression status early june advance cold candy curved northeastward june began accelerate moving storm began lose tropical characteristics presence cold air utc june candy transitioned extratropical cyclone situated southern michigan remnants continued eastward hours dissipating western new_york impact aftermath gale force winds reported galveston texas sustained winds mph hour texas peak wind gust mph measured texas storm landfall storm surge highest san_antonio feet feet rest texas coast damage storm surge confined formation cuts coastal oil equipment prior formation candy trough brought days rainfall texas helped heavy rainfall storm produced damage crops roads bridges eastern texas rains candy caused flooding middle upper coastal rivers significant damage confined eastern western highest recorded rainfall inches point comfort texas southeast texas precipitation amounts generally inches impact winds minor feet public fishing pier port connor severely damaged mph winds barges small vessels received minor impacts outside texas inches rain reported eastern oklahoma northwestern arkansas central missouri northern illinois precipitation michigan exceeded inches areas contributing ongoing flooding event flash flooding reported western new_york precipitation amounts inches buffalo hour period result streams overflowed banks tropical candy spawned tornadoes funnel clouds form june reported texas arkansas louisiana missouri additional tornadoes associated extratropical remnants candy reported june eastern ohio despite tornadoes caused significant damage tornado nearly demolished school arkansas total property damage storm estimated million losses agriculture eastern texas approached million deaths reported relation storm candy years named storms june | Tropical Storm Candy | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
12876_HurricaneDiana(1984) | hurricane diana hurricane diana fourth tropical storm hurricane major hurricane strongest storm atlantic hurricane season diana major hurricane hit nearly years watches warnings issued storm east_coast eastern florida virginia caused moderate damage north_carolina looped offshore landfall category hurricane forming september diana moved northward north_carolina couple days mid september dropping heavy rainfall left state accelerated east northeast diana quickly evolved extratropical cyclone damages united_states totaled million usd indirect fatalities caused cyclone meteorological history origins hurricane diana traced stalled area low pressure north bahamas tail end cold september shower thunderstorm activity began increase day generally disorganized utc september ship vicinity low reported sustained wind speed mph hours later based satellite observations low designated tropical storm diana weak steering currents diana gradually intensified slowly moved west day coming miles florida taking sharp turn north northwest diana neared florida turned northeast intensified hurricane weak steering currents detached diana drifted westward came miles florida coast continuing westward hit near diana turned northwest paralleled coastline storm continually strengthening turned northeast hurricane september september september diana rapidly intensified peak miles hour winds remaining offshore approaching frontal system caused diana execute cyclonic loop cool dry air caused weaken hurricane hit wilmington north_carolina weakening hurricane maximum sustained winds miles hour september quickly weakened tropical storm land high pressure system built diana looped weakened allowing storm north east crossing diana accelerated northeast miles hour storm extratropical near nova scotia september preparations soon advisories initiated gale warnings issued florida virginia afternoon september morning september gale warnings lowered south florida diana strengthened hurricane hurricane watches gale warnings raised north_carolina morning september gale warnings upgraded hurricane warnings georgia oregon inlet warnings watches south dropped time morning september hurricane warnings lowered south savannah georgia afternoon warnings lowered south south_carolina morning september warnings lowered south south_carolina early morning september gale warnings raised cape later morning hurricane warnings lowered wilmington north_carolina warnings dropped cape gale warnings effect wilmington cape inland warnings lowered afternoon september tropical storm moved offshore gale warnings went effect september september cape virginia north_carolina coastline state deployed assist residents evacuating preparing hurricane south_carolina governor declared state emergency placed national guard standby schools carolinas georgia closed beaches closed strong rip currents beach erosion residents barrier islands urged evacuate waves excess expected approximately families relocated mobile homes near north_carolina state officials hour emergency operations center established moved available boats area position deployed immediately needed georgia coastline golden isles georgia evacuated large swells produced diana nursing homes evacuated voluntary evacuation issued residents town shelters opened schools counties relatively families sought refuge local schools beaches closed duration storm passage impact aftermath category winds mph diana threatened intense hurricane strike north_carolina hurricane looped weakened offshore landfall category hurricane diana caused million damage usd heavy flooding inches rain tree damage downed power lines damage experienced wilmington north_carolina south_carolina light nuclear power plant recorded winds mph making hurricane diana hurricane bring hurricane force winds nuclear power plant yard damage seen plant unaffected indirect deaths reported diana person died heart attack making hurricane preparations automobile accidents following storm president ronald_reagan declared north_carolina counties federal disaster area allowing affected regions receive government funds assistance funds allocated repairing roads | Hurricane Diana (1984) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
13186_TropicalStormFran(1984) | tropical storm tropical storm deadliest tropical cyclones history cape_verde sixth named storm eleventh tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season developed tropical wave near cape_verde september began tropical depression gradually strengthened tracking westward remaining south cape_verde archipelago late september depression intensified tropical storm shortly cape_verde moving sea storm approached hurricane status september september eventually weakened beginning september encountered strong wind shear contributed weakening september dissipated east lesser antilles passing southeast cape_verde storm produced torrential rainfall houses severely damaged flooding left people homeless significant damage occurred roads country need repairs late january hydraulic infrastructure destroyed islands requiring million usd repairs addition agriculture extensively damaged resulting million usd losses crops storm caused impact outside cape_verde overall storm caused million usd damage fatalities organizations countries donated disaster relief funds cash amounts reaching slightly usd meteorological history defined tropical wave emerged atlantic_ocean west coast africa september system rapidly organized utc september developed tropical depression located southeast cape_verde early september depression intensified tropical storm based intensity estimates dvorak technique storm begun track northwest passed near southernmost islands cape_verde late september attained peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg maintained intensity hours turned west later west southwest storm encountered strong wind shear september caused weaken deep convection center storm utc september downgraded tropical depression hours later storm dissipated located miles east northeast antigua following day remnants impacts light winds reported cape_verde weather stations recorded winds miles hour result wind damage minimal passing southeast cape_verde dropped torrential rainfall islands caused significant flooding storm caused severe damage houses left people homeless agriculture suffered losses totaling million usd caused significant damage roads required repairs late january hydraulic infrastructure destroyed cost million usd repair people killed sources claim fatalities second deadliest tropical cyclone history cape_verde hurricane caused fatalities plane crashed weather associated storm overall storm caused million usd damage storm caused damage fatalities october government cape appealed international assistance emergency relief aid requested included month supply food families sets dinner cooking water sheets blankets articles clothing building materials repair houses january government cape_verde announced significant progress relief assistance repairs roads infrastructure crops required organizations contributed cash including united_kingdom donations collectively totaled usd france finland soviet_union united_states supplied tons usd red_cross usd home repairs packages packages blankets | Tropical Storm Fran (1984) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
13222_HurricaneEmmy | hurricane emmy hurricane emmy longest lived hurricane atlantic hurricane season fifth tropical cyclone hurricane season emmy developed tropical wave august east lesser antilles changing direction times days reached peak intensity mph turned east slowly weakened emmy passed azores september day later absorbed approaching emmy passed miles lesser antilles minor effects experienced damage reported azores strong winds hurricane caused air force flight crash near killing aboard meteorological history tropical wave moved coast africa august august wave moved westward mph developed atmospheric convection wave axis slowly organized developing low level circulation formed tropical depression august located miles east barbados reconnaissance aircraft flight system august confirmed existence depression reported winds mph pressure mbar depression slowly strengthened organized turning west northwest intensified tropical storm emmy august located miles east northeast guadeloupe tropical wave emmy developed continued westward caribbean_sea ultimately developed tropical storm tropical storm emmy turned northwest passed miles northeast august rapid development frontal low pressure system northeast storm turned emmy sharply east northeastward august eastward movement low latitude time year unprecedented storm steadily intensified emmy attained hurricane status later 25th located miles north moving eastward hours retreated northward emmy turned gradually northwest strong ridge north atlantic_ocean turned emmy sharply eastward august hurricane continued strengthen emmy attained peak intensity mph shortly turning east located miles northeast bermuda hurricane maintained peak intensity hours moving eastward mph slowly weakened peaking strength september emmy turned east southeast day later turned northeast forward motion decreased emmy passed azores september following day extratropical north islands extratropical remnant persisted hours absorbed approaching impact preparations initially path emmy uncertain affect lesser antilles result officials issued hurricane watch northeastern leeward_islands warning cancelled storm turned north outer fringes hurricane slightly antigua ships experienced rough seas strong winds emmy reported damage emmy turned west final time forecasters national_hurricane_center considered hurricane real threat land indicated remote chance affect land masses hurricane posed threat island bermuda initially remained away island days emmy passed azores national_hurricane_center advised citizens closely monitor progress storm damage reports exist azores likely severe september hercules air force flight left venezuela spain flight crew members choir night heavy rainfall hurricane forced plane land azores island portugal attempting twice land hurricane force winds plane crashed hill mile runway killing aboard | Hurricane Emmy | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
13333_1887Halloweentropicalstorm | halloween tropical storm halloween tropical storm late season tropical cyclone caused significant damage east_coast united_states halloween sixteenth tropical storm annual hurricane season formed area disturbed weather gulf_of_mexico october storm later came ashore west coast florida crossing state produced severe thunderstorms north_carolina virginia coastline extratropical november extratropical system intensified equivalent category hurricane modern day saffir eventually dissipated november shortly hitting northwest france storm affected town norfolk damaging storm despite damage inland storm best known unusually high maritime incidents caused ship schooner called capsized killing captain crew members ships driven ashore virginia beaches numerous danger meteorological history storm originated area disturbed weather persisted gulf_of_mexico late october outside area coastal stations october disturbance completed tropical cyclogenesis sixteenth tropical storm season forming storm located miles northwest began moving east northeastward making landfall crossed land emerged water hours weakening passage near storm estimated barometric pressure inhg supporting minimal tropical storm strength crossing state paralleled east_coast days passed closest land near north_carolina coastline october peak intensity sustained winds mph pressure inhg shortly moving away land extratropical extratropical cyclone moved away coast strengthened equivalent category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane scale november began weakening trend november taking path north atlantic_ocean november cyclone started general east southeast motion passing near southwest coasts ireland great_britain landfall france november dissipated proposed track modified track differs official record new evidence theory given showed cyclone executing counter clockwise loop northwest france dissipating storm november impact formative stages storm responsible causing rain gulf_coast florida storm crossed florida recorded rainfall strengthened east_coast storm caused damage towns maximum wind speed mph measured north_carolina impact storm intense generating maximum winds mph high mph late october following afternoon despite intensity minor damage reported heavy rain totals reported unusually reports hail snow received locations telegraph poles snapped south little affecting communication worst land based impact storm virginia hit combination wind rain blown sand october communications norfolk lost norfolk storm longest lasting damaging great hurricane storm conditions beaches area hazardous watched day night effects storm reached far north massachusetts winds mph recorded despite causing damage east_coast storm best known causing record number maritime incidents numerous ships caught storm october steamship reported gale force winds november steamship australia reported stormy weather ship brig caught storm november flooded pumps manned water level inside ship soon reached carried away wave distressed ship spotted rescued crew brought port vessel spotted sunken schooner crew mast ropes rescued addition ships deemed total losses beached virginia mary ripped cables stranded near shortly rescue crew ship holmes found beached ship driven far beach crew able jump wade safety ship crashed shore combination storm human error captain confused spotting schooner deaths associated storm occurred cook ship crushed death cargo lumber hauled ship ship pushed sand bar captain stayed high starboard safety began climbing slip ship cables ship sudden stop captain water drowned bodies found storm captain sent connecticut body cook buried beach final ship schooner spotted crew managed rope shore fishermen tied end crew able climb ashore captain rescued alternate means heavy method ship written usd loss ships beached loss communications wreck mary reported norfolk newspaper result news deaths initially | 1887 Halloween tropical storm | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
13356_HurricaneCleo | hurricane hurricane named storm hurricane major hurricane atlantic hurricane season longest lived storms season compact powerful hurricane travelled caribbean_sea later hit florida moving offshore georgia carolinas killing people causing roughly million damage major damage seen far north east central florida heaviest rains falling immediate coast southeast virginia meteorological history tropical wave exited coast africa august moved westward organizing tropical depression miles east barbados august reported navy reconnaissance plane continued west northwestward quickly strengthening hurricane day minimum central pressure early afternoon august crossed guadeloupe mph category hurricane hurricane continued strengthen moved caribbean_sea reached peak intensity mph august south dominican_republic maintained intensity day bringing heavy rain winds hispaniola passed south haiti august northward momentarily haiti circulation hurricane greatly disrupted mountainous terrain island quickly weakening hurricane weakened category hurricane hitting southern cuba august crossed island quickly shortly emerging north coast cuba hurricane having weakened tropical storm cuba managed intensify mph category hurricane hitting miami florida area august weakened tropical storm florida 28th center moved offshore jacksonville florida moving onshore near savannah georgia august increase intensity northward path florida coast unusual month august continued weaken moved carolinas drifting tropical depression bringing heavy rain area exited atlantic_ocean near norfolk virginia quickly intensified tropical storm september following day hurricane remained offshore cause damage noted september northeast newfoundland preparation early august hurricane warnings effect barbados windward_islands august hurricane warnings effect puerto_rico hurricane watches effect haiti dominican_republic august hurricane watches remained effect haiti dominican_republic hurricane warnings issued jamaica august august hurricane watch raised florida florida advance second stage launch vehicle taken stored hangar august protect storm early august hurricane warnings extended northward florida gale warnings northward florida hurricane warnings effect northward georgia early august hurricane watch effect georgia charleston south_carolina hurricane watch portions georgia south_carolina coasts continued august impact guadeloupe official reports guadeloupe indicated dead injured homes destroyed extensive damage island infrastructure hurricane devastated sugar banana plantations aircraft delivered seven tons relief supplies island greater antilles moderate heavy rains fell puerto_rico peaking inches dam outer bands produced peak sustained winds mph puerto_rico offshore puerto_rico initial penetration august lockheed reconnaissance aircraft experienced port wing tip fuel tank portion wing torn away extreme injured crew trying exit storm starboard tip tank larger portion wing torn away extreme draft aircraft damaged repair led known hour period recorded site dominican_republic month inches falling polo les haiti leveled storm struck town aircraft carrier arrived coast hispaniola august provide medical aid evacuation services worst impacted areas haiti dominican_republic damage cuba minimal hurricane weakened moved quickly florida hurricane directly strike miami hurricane king season intensified rapidly prior landfall bringing sustained winds mph gusts mph miami area moving water temperatures degrees compact size lightning observed eyewall national_hurricane_center pressure fell inches major damage constrained mile wide strip miami melbourne form broken glass interior flooding uprooted trees overturned aircraft power failures agriculture cut power homes businesses southeast florida miami shores days dozen fires miami quarter crop lost citrus producing region storm surge reached feet miami highest rainfall total measured florida inches stuart roof torn cyclone minor damage occurred north melbourne heavy rains fell east coast state east track tornadoes reported storm state borders caused south florida biggest newspapers miss publishing time happened history popular children theme park destroyed rebuilt disaster declaration florida september grand opening students delayed days heavy rains spread georgia coast carolinas southern virginia association weakening tropical storm interaction frontal boundary north led significant rains extreme southeast virginia left track exceeding inches norfolk metropolitan area helped lead double average rainfall month september southeast virginia seven tornadoes reported south_carolina north_carolina witnessed tornado touchdowns retirement retired atlantic hurricane replaced candy lasting impact surviving wrath bahamas survivor came idea floating hospital designed help areas husband wife pair survived bought retired luxury liner purpose years later service virginia fought build drainage canal help drain flood zone flooding rains struck region objection north_carolina canal built result creation canal increase nearly pre canal levels aquatic vegetation sound result black bass disappeared | Hurricane Cleo | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
13434_HurricaneBarbara(1953) | hurricane barbara hurricane barbara second named tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season forming tropical wave august southern bahamas barbara moved northward attained hurricane status day ultimately peaking winds corresponding category status modern day saffir simpson hurricane scale barbara moved ashore eastern north_carolina curved sea storm passed southeast new_england region dissipated august damage hurricane fairly minor totaling million usd million usd occurred north_carolina virginia crop damage hurricane left injuries traffic accidents seven fatalities eastern united_states downed power lines small boat sunk killing crew meteorological history days preceding storm formation tropical wave moved westward atlantic_ocean wave initially weak tracked cuba august indications closed circulation center eastern portion island low deepened bit moved northward position near bahamas august time disturbance organized tropical storm storm intensified day morning august reconnaissance aircraft found winds mph northeastern section circulation southwestern portion weak disorganized estimated barbara hurricane utc moving north northwestward hurricane continued mature attained intensity corresponding category status modern day saffir scale early august approached eastern north_carolina shortly barbara reached peak winds mph located south cape_hatteras cyclone moved overnight crossing shore weakened progressed northward curved eastward sea building ridge passed southeast mid-atlantic states new_england massachusetts began accelerate northeastward barbara moved began undergo extratropical transition completing transition late august south nova scotia assessed barbara remaining tropical turned northward struck eastern nova scotia august time trough developed southeast storm barbara later tracked west newfoundland new low formed association trough barbara rapidly headed northward developing center moved slowly new low quickly gained strength intense storm systems barbara stalled near lost tropical identity dissipating late august preparations impact hurricane began affecting land issued northeast storm warnings south_carolina cape_hatteras north_carolina agency advised small boats region remain port storm evacuations ordered islands thousand tourists voluntarily left coastline safer areas overall people evacuated hurricane north advised people avoid swimming coast long_island lowest pressure land related storm hpa inhg wind gusts mph recorded head torrential rainfall unofficially exceeding fell state extending northward virginia maximum rainfall associated barbara near virginia offshore freighter rode storm losing power storm passed southeast new_england winds reached mph coastline barbara flooded roads houses strong winds downed trees power lines leaving cities isolated communication downed trees large survived great atlantic hurricane combination winds rainfall left damage crops structures storm impact coast light moderate monetary damage estimated million usd million usd crop damage marines cherry point injured worker person died north_carolina winds blew pier report cyclone indicates associated barbara newspaper articles subsequent storm report fatalities paper reporting total seven deaths rainfall barbara blamed traffic accidents north new_jersey new_york_city causing deaths indirect death new_york man heart attack securing boat new_jersey damage hurricane washed boats ashore little damage region atlantic canada barbara sunk killing people canadian mainland ships advised stay port storm barbara produced tropical storm force winds region peaking mph moved ashore | Hurricane Barbara (1953) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
13446_1949Floridahurricane | florida hurricane florida hurricane second recorded storm strongest intense tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season intense tropical cyclone affect united_states season minimum central pressure mbar inhg landfall cyclone originated easterly wave near leeward_islands rapidly intensified hurricane near bahamas strengthened major hurricane northwest nassau bahamas struck florida category hurricane maximum sustained winds near mph peak gusts near mph surface turned north florida peninsula transitioned extratropical low pressure area new_england tropical cyclone inflicted usd damage incurred state florida storm season meteorological history august moderate tropical storm developed miles east operationally system treated easterly wave moved bahamas believed system originated near cape_verde islands august tropical storm passed north leeward_islands san_juan puerto_rico strengthened minimal hurricane mph winds august subsequently strengthened rapidly cyclone noted developed passed near nassau mph winds morning august time equivalent category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale storm strengthened moved ashore city strong category hurricane city airport reported calm conditions minimum central pressure mbar inhg measured site peak gusts recorded mph blew away maximum sustained wind mph reported inlet light station prior loss conditions slightly severe reading reliable estimates unavailable atlantic hurricane database lists cyclone strong category hurricane landfall wind reading basis category designation atlantic hurricane database reduction elevated location concept weaker system originally system designated category hurricane state florida based minimum central pressure reading mbar inhg pressure corresponds original classification category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale modern analysis applies rankings based maximum sustained wind speeds florida hurricane eventually atlantic hurricane project find weaker hurricane florida central pressure mbar inhg unusually high strong category hurricane project discovered hurricanes erroneously featured stronger winds typical pressure wind relationship 1940s 1960s unlike subsequent hurricanes 1970s 1980s evidence suggests wind speeds hurricanes 1940s 1960s inland hurricane moved northern portion following similar path hurricane august hurricane florida peninsula weakened category hurricane northeast tampa system diminished tropical storm near entered southern georgia morning august system passed carolinas weak tropical storm operationally noted weak disturbance time cyclone passed mid-atlantic states new_england august extratropical new_hampshire august extratropical low detected western preparations august northern bahamas advised initiate hurricane precautions hurricane warning issued islands south encouraged closely monitor progress storm august hurricane warnings released miami officials decided cancel proposed evacuations region presence expected prevent flooding impact bahamas cyclone produced mph wind gusts damages bahamas unknown florida hurricane produced hurricane force gusts majority state experienced sustained winds mph strongest winds mph observed region unofficial wind gusts reached mph stuart additionally reported sustained winds mph peak gusts mph minimum central pressure near lake mbar inhg stuart experienced severe damage storm south florida hundreds homes apartment buildings stores warehouse buildings lost roofs windows interior blown broken glass streets overall storm caused deaths million damage florida trees power lines knocked miami homes destroyed negro section suffered damage tides coast worst impact island covered power lines trees broken glass sand debris mansion casino reported state road royal palm trees toppled trees uprooted library garden ruined radio antenna town hall collapsed damaging roof police firefighters barracks door fire station car suffered approximately million damage total people stayed shelters area storm homes impacted storm effects limited broken roofs shattered windows water damage home completely demolished include number homes negro quarters additionally trailer overturned rolled like rubber ball plate glass windows broke business district filling station state road destroyed cars overturned interior winds shattered windows tides reached feet normal remained intact protecting area severe flooding minimal erosion occurred water entered homes martin counties snakes infested residences precipitation totals inches measured lock respectively radio towers toppled severe damage received percent stuart residences commercial structures percent required repairs church baseball park ice company destroyed area black neighborhoods buildings destroyed neighborhoods portions causeway near point ripped away hangar beacon destroyed local airport people homeless stuart water mark feet recorded river near stuart cyclone inflicted heavy citrus losses trees uprooted agricultural losses reached million usd including million boxes fruit wind gusts mph affected numerous central florida communities reported severe damage winds observation station reported peak wind gusts mph town reported mph gusts caused damage trees severe structural damage buildings property damage reached usd town local citrus estimated losses near usd buildings received considerable damage area telegraph telephone rail bus services disrupted flooding affected georgia carolinas rains drought conditions maryland pennsylvania new_york new_england charleston south_carolina reported wind gust mph power lines damaged maryland damage minimal trees electrical services people killed florida advance warnings prevented higher death toll | 1949 Florida hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
13498_HurricaneGladys(1968) | hurricane hurricane atlantic hurricane observed hurricane_hunters radar imagery photographs space seventh named storm fifth hurricane including unnamed hurricane season formed october western caribbean broad disturbance related tropical wave storm moved north northwestward hurricane striking cuba october later reached peak winds mph making landfall near western coast florida october hurricane crossed state continued northeastward passing east cape_hatteras october day extratropical absorbed cold nova scotia cuba threat hurricane prompted widespread evacuations caused flash flooding heavily damaged tobacco crop damage country estimated million usd deaths passing west florida keys hurricane produced strong winds briefly cut communications damage minor near landfall winds mph tides reached normal heavy beach erosion flooding coast winds knocked trees caused power outages state damage estimated million usd people indirectly killed heavy rainfall south_carolina caused minor river flooding paralleling coast north_carolina responsible breaking state worst drought proved beneficial minor storm damage later killed people atlantic_canada caused coastal damage meteorological history origins hurricane tropical wave trough embedded trade winds moved lesser antilles october days wave moved caribbean_sea development wave interacted convergence zone large area convection persisted region spawning series low pressure areas tropical depression near offshore honduras october days later tropical depression formed near island extreme southwestern caribbean system eventually moved slowly north northwestward anticyclone region caused wind shear decrease allowing gradual development october hurricane hunters flight observed winds mph basis national_hurricane_center nhc upgraded depression tropical storm tropical storm intensified hurricane near october shortly crossed narrow mountainous region western cuba time hurricane reached southeastern gulf_of_mexico deep trough moving eastward united_states weak anticyclone east coast turned north passing west resuming north northwest trajectory possibly mid level low near alabama time eye offshore southwestern florida hurricane failed intensify significantly eastern portion circulation state early october landfall near turning northeast peak winds estimated mph accelerated state approaching trough emerging atlantic near paralleling southeastern coast united_states passed east cape_hatteras october time strongest winds remained eastern periphery approaching trough caused gradually lose tropical characteristics october extratropical south nova scotia hours later hurricane absorbed cold active apollo mission aboard took pictures hurricane later researchers able compare photographs reconnaissance data radar local weather networks hurricane observed varied data preparations advance storm cuban officials forced residents evacuate low lying areas livestock flights canceled havana storm passage classes canceled region workers took steps minimize damage tobacco crop shortly tropical storm nhc issued gale warnings later hurricane watch southwest florida coast florida keys entered gulf_of_mexico nhc issued hurricane warnings watch later hurricane warnings issued charleston south_carolina north_carolina landfall florida schools closed officials evacuated jet fighters mississippi visiting rode storm open gulf_of_mexico opened shelters western florida people stay storm people evacuated homes storm passage governor ordered florida assist storm work shelters set north_carolina people evacuated impact landfall cuba produced wind gusts mph rainfall island estimated cuban mainland station havana reported gale force winds hours hurricane dropped heavy rainfall causing flash flooding damaged factories crops tobacco crop sustained heavy losses extent described virtually wiped havana storm wrecked houses buildings los residents required rescue flooded houses storm cuban officials advised residents havana water prevent spread disease water lines damaged people left homeless result storm cuba caused million damage deaths moving northward offshore florida produced winds mph gusts mph rainfall dry reached communications briefly cut island storm report hurricane force wind gust mph plantation key tides florida keys normal damage minor region farther north florida hurricane force winds limited small area peak gusts mph winds eastern florida strong produced moderate rainfall state peaking rainfall generally limited flooding hurricane produced high tides near landfall reaching normal caused heavy beach erosion coastal flooding town entirely water high storm tides high waves wrecked boat houses portions washed spawned tornadoes state damaged warehouse damaged homes according locals tornadoes touched counties based falling trees visible twisting trail damage florida downed trees power lines nhc office briefly lost power hours affected citrus crop degree crop damage fairly minimal lost west counties widespread property damage strong winds particularly mobile homes strong winds knocked trailers damaged billboards roads blocked fallen trees power lines wind damage minor northeastern florida despite wind gust mph jacksonville people died state storm induced heart attacks person died driving flooded ditch damage state totaled million private property damage portions state later declared federal disaster area authorized low interest loans homes businesses damaged storm outside florida produced rainfall delaware maximum south_carolina state rains caused minor river flooding left minor damage cotton crop high tides eroded beaches north_carolina wind gusts peaked mph sustained winds reached mph head blew away strongest winds immediate coastline hurricane passing offshore produced normal tides storm knocked houses foundations severely damaged business mobile home rainfall state helped end break worst drought minimal storm damage offset beneficial precipitation southeastern virginia fringes storm produced wind gusts mph light rainfall norfolk farther inland rains caused rise near flood stage tides normal state low prevent major coastal flooding later extratropical remnants produced beneficial rainfall atlantic_canada peaking new_brunswick province hurricane produced snow precipitation storm spread far west quebec far northeast newfoundland causing flooding new_brunswick nova_scotia wind gusts province peaked mph sydney remnants killed person injured wind gusts reached mph strong knock tree kill man driving storm washed portion bridge near wharf damaged boats ferry service disrupted canadian maritime provinces | Hurricane Gladys (1968) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
13572_HurricaneKarl(1980) | hurricane hurricane late season unusual tropical cyclone formed atlantic hurricane season minimal category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale developed center larger extratropical cyclone north_atlantic classified subtropical cyclone november independent parent storm grew fledged hurricane peaked intensity november ultimately dissipated merged system holds record northernmost formation november tropical subtropical cyclone atlantic_ocean attained hurricane strength unusual latitude contributed active record terms tropical cyclones stayed open waters effects land 11th named storm season lack damage retired meteorological history hurricane originated low pressure area formed frontal boundary near southeastern united_states approached day strengthened november broad cyclone located south newfoundland early day mass convection developed near core evolved separate vortex lack wind shear small cyclone developed subtropical storm utc executing tight loop rotated larger cyclone hours later storm strengthened gained tropical characteristics designated hurricane accompanied formation pronounced eye feature time situated miles west southwest azores development tropical cyclone non tropical storm rare unprecedented unnamed hurricane november formed manner classified hurricane gradually strengthened circulation distinguished surrounding trough emerged north_america steered hurricane eastward november reached peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph central barometric pressure reading mbar hpa inhg maintained strength approximately hours beginning weaken slightly accelerated northeast november storm eye ragged cyclone passed miles azores started signs deterioration trough north_atlantic developed dominant low pressure area turned northward periphery merged approaching system declared dissipated november records impact hurricane unusual aspects developed late hurricane season runs june november waters colder standard limit tropical cyclone formation marked north development november tropical subtropical cyclone record unnamed hurricane farther north subtropical storm late october moved south november attained category hurricane status farther north storm month unnamed hurricane hurricane higher latitude storm record surpassed hurricane reported time east hurricane days month november additionally maintained hurricane intensity reaching point extratropical hurricane lasted hurricane farther north month november hurricane november season notable having november hurricanes tied record november hurricanes later accomplished season later broke record hurricanes cyclone affected land result deaths damages occurred ship northwest center recorded mph winds air pressure mbar | Hurricane Karl (1980) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
13727_HurricaneKatrina(1981) | hurricane katrina hurricane katrina late forming tropical cyclone impacted portions bahamas november tropical cyclone eleventh named storm seventh hurricane atlantic hurricane season katrina developed area western caribbean_sea early november initial tropical depression deepened slowly upgraded tropical storm katrina november hours later katrina peaked sustained winds mph storm landfall south coast cuba early november katrina quickly weakened tropical storm emerging atlantic_ocean hours later system accelerated northeastward crossed bahamas late november katrina dissipated late november shortly merging frontal system ripped tree slammed bar heavy rainfall observed cuba peaking inches result cuba experienced flash flooding mountainous areas katrina moved country southern bridges railroads reportedly washed sugar mills suffered damage estimated homes suffered impact destroyed addition approximately sugar cane crops damaged people drowned cuba attempting cross swollen river bahamas received rain causing flood damage corn crops particularly long_island meteorological history november area disturbed weather mass thunderstorms developed western caribbean_sea subsequently low pressure area began form system designated tropical depression early november located miles south operationally national_hurricane_center began issuing advisories tropical depression utc november initial advisory noted depression slowly strengthen reach tropical storm status hours strong convection depression remained disorganized early november satellite imagery weather stations caribbean_sea region indicating intensification hours later depression strengthened tropical storm katrina drifting northward continuing strengthen katrina slowly north northeastward eventually northeast national_hurricane_center operationally classified katrina tropical depression utc november reconnaissance aircraft flight reported tropical storm force winds utc november storm strengthened category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale later day katrina attained peak intensity reconnaissance aircraft flight reported minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg observed maximum sustained winds mph surface katrina weakened slightly approaching cuba early november storm landfall winds mph shortly moving inland system weakened tropical storm deepening trough offshore east_coast united_states caused katrina accelerate east northeastward utc november storm emerged atlantic_ocean katrina slowly weakened crossing central bahamas later day reconnaissance aircraft flight failed locate closed circulation system dissipated late november located miles south southeast bermuda preparations impact anticipation katrina people head cattle central cuba evacuated according broadcast havana radio result officers issued storm alert provinces hurricane watch declared central eastern bahamas southeast coast florida small craft advised remain close port storm expected pose threat united_states katrina dropped inches precipitation ripped tree slammed highest observed hour precipitation total cuba inches rainfall nation peaked inches result cuba experienced flash flooding mountainous areas katrina moved country southern number bridges railroads washed sugar mills suffered damage homes suffered impact destroyed addition estimated sugar cane crops damaged people drowned cuba attempting cross swollen river bahamas received rain deaths injuries reported heavy rains central islands caused flood damage corn crops long_island bad weather hurricane katrina caused cancellation 15th running gold cup race | Hurricane Katrina (1981) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
13774_HurricaneGabrielle(1989) | hurricane hurricane deadly tropical cyclone caused fatalities united_states canada despite remaining hundreds miles offshore tenth tropical cyclone seventh named storm hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed august tropical wave near west coast africa favorable conditions depression intensified tropical storm early following day rapid strengthening occurred reaching hurricane intensity early september hurricane intensification steady september peaked moderate category hurricane following day began slowly level intensity gradually curving northward weakening category hurricane storm passed east bermuda september eventually early september curved westward weakened tropical storm curved northeastward september began paralleling nova scotia weakened tropical depression september absorbed developing storm near newfoundland september large size produced swells high tides bermuda east_coast united_states atlantic_canada rough seas east_coast united_states caused fatality maine massachusetts new_jersey new_york nova scotia large waves swept man sea eventually caused drowning meteorological history tropical wave moved coast africa august entered atlantic_ocean initially wave moderate amounts deep convection organized allowed quickly tropical cyclone based ship reports wave classified tropical depression beginning utc august located miles southeast depression tracked westward high pressure ridge formed storms satellite imagery showed depression developing good outflow pattern result national_hurricane_center upgraded depression tropical storm august noted early utc later day large defined continued westward mph early september storm upgraded hurricane storm operationally upgraded hurricane late september located miles west cape_verde hurricane september continued intensify slower pace utc september storm strengthened category hurricane centered halfway leeward_islands cape_verde early following day major hurricane reached category intensity later september ridge high pressure formed wedge hurricane utc september reconnaissance aircraft flight reported pressure mbar inhg lowest barometric pressure recorded association later noted aircraft entered area intense winds barometric pressures slowly increased continued intensify september category hurricane later day trough extending atlantic canada southeastward florida georgia border caused northwestward utc september reached maximum sustained wind speed mph barometric pressure slightly higher late september hurricane hunter aircraft flown storm september reported hurricane force winds extended miles center tropical storm force winds miles time west northwest mph hours later flight revealed barometric pressure slowly rising eye began expand sign storm slowly weakening forecasters unsure weakening temporary definite prompting reached peak intensity early tell explain uncertainty strength storm strengthen storm passed northeastward leeward_islands turned northward response weakening ridge high pressure caused hurricane early september downgraded category hurricane hours later storm weakened category hurricane category hurricane passed east bermuda early september weakening occurred later day storm downgraded category hurricane early september began interacted frontal trough extending north south western atlantic_ocean stationary miles southeast massachusetts following day utc september weakened tropical storm downgraded tropical storm began drifting slowly westward area weak steering south jet stream storm later turned eastward ahead approaching cold september weakened tropical depression forced northeastward frontal trough depression lost tropical characteristics utc september merged storm system developing near newfoundland september preparations national_hurricane_center stated forecast september percent chance affecting leeward_islands days september forecast storm bypass north told press early suggest storm hit united_states days ahead current position moved west northwest forecasters national_hurricane_center advised residents east_coast united_states monitor storm large size strong swells producing northwestward national_hurricane_center forecast outer edge hurricane bermuda bringing tropical storm force winds strong waves island bermuda cruise ships water craft advised rough seas residents rushed stores buy emergency supplies impact remained far land duration large size caused swells lesser antilles east_coast united_states bermuda atlantic_canada minor moderate coastal flooding damage occurred leeward_islands east_coast united_states rough seas caused fatality maine massachusetts new_jersey new_york additionally swells atlantic_canada caused drowning fatality nova scotia bermuda barbados brought feet waves flooding island nation causing minor damage fatalities injuries guadeloupe waves caused severe beach erosion north east coasts island moderate damage reported erosion brought later hurricane hugo resulted loss feet beach caribbean islands sustained minor moderate beach erosion bermuda waves feet reported united_states waves feet meters reported east_coast united_states florida maryland weather north_carolina reported swells feet meters death occurred drowning new_jersey year old man reported missing new_york_city presumed dead capsized heavy surf capsized drowning year old woman shore large wave swept fishermen sea drowned overall fatalities occurred state new_york rhode_island teenagers rescued united_states_coast_guard swept water waves near boston massachusetts year old man reported missing north capsized rough surf occupants including infant rescued state deaths reported related rough surf united_states_coast_guard rescued new_hampshire looking swimmer reported missing earlier tenants harbor maine year old woman drowned slipping rock shoreline men tried rescue woman avail rough seas men later rescued crew fishing boat overall caused fatalities east_coast united_states atlantic_canada offshore nova scotia waves reached feet height near measured swells feet coastline waves stories high men walking near shore swept away large wave safely coastline lost subsequently drowned rough sea newfoundland caused ships sheltered harbor | Hurricane Gabrielle (1989) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
13945_HurricaneEdouard(1996) | strongest hurricane atlantic hurricane season reaching winds mph path remained major hurricane days unusually long time cape_verde type hurricane storm formed near coast africa middle august moved westward curved northward persisted early september extratropical southeast new_england originally forecast strike northeast united_states produced hurricane force gusts portions southeastern massachusetts remaining offshore winds caused minor damage totaling million addition hurricane generated strong waves rip currents coastlines killing people new_jersey causing numerous injuries meteorological history tropical wave moved coast africa august accompanied spiral bands convection area low pressure large circulation quickly developed reached atlantic_ocean system organized tropical depression late august located southeast cape_verde initial forecasts predicted great intensification including forecast depression strengthen hurricane days depression remained disorganized slowly intensified attain tropical storm status august tropical storm quickly strengthened establishment upper level anticyclone storm storm moved west response strong subtropical ridge north strengthened hurricane august favorable conditions hurricane rapidly strengthened august august peak mph category hurricane saffir simpson scale weakness subtropical ridge allowed motion west northwest hurricane passed north lesser antilles august days time maintained category intensity weakened late august eyewall replacement cycle vertical shear late august developed concentric unusual occurrence coinciding increase strength mph mid trough turned hurricane north area unfavorable conditions weakened category hurricanes august september hurricane passed midway bermuda cape turned north northeast continued weaken turned northeast september passed southeast massachusetts mph hurricane closest point approach united_states weakened tropical storm status september extratropical shortly located south nova scotia extratropical storm turned east moved periphery larger extratropical storm absorbed storm early september preparations high pressure system new_england resulted possibility track west strike united_states computer model predicted hurricane strike near new_jersey winds mph labor day caused officials ordering evacuation busiest tourist weekend year evacuation occurred possibility landfall east_coast united_states officials national_hurricane_center issued hurricane watches warnings north_carolina maine times tropical storm warnings existed north_carolina rhode_island mouth border hurricane warnings existed rhode_island massachusetts hurricane watches issued tropical storm warning area north_carolina closed evacuated prior storm passage hurricane watch existed new_york_city metropolitan area new_york mayor urged citizens preparations addition city officials set hurricane activated city distributed flood prone areas near massachusetts landfall predicted occur schools prepared shelters case direct hit issued state emergency city people stayed shelters storm passage thousands tourists summer residents evacuated preparation storm resulting mile traffic backup result beach resorts lost millions potential revenue remained stayed emergency shelters storm passed area boston logan international airport numerous flights cancelled delayed planes safety sailors removed boats water prior storm time workers removed boats rate minutes maine red_cross opened emergency shelters like massachusetts sailors removed boats media coverage residents prepared hurricane impact despite initial predictions effects expected strong waves struck east_coast united_states killing injuring numerous national_hurricane_center reported caused total million greatest damage occurring moderate wind gusts resulted million usd carolinas mid-atlantic south_carolina minor beach erosion reported charleston swells combination strong waves caused route minor beach erosion occurred moderate winds mph blew trees caused damage buildings delaware rough surf closed numerous coastal beaches storm tides waves flooded near strong waves new_jersey killed people seriously injured numerous rescues coast beaches closed restrictions bathing winds minor jersey coastline peaking mph new_york produced strong waves storm tides causing southern long_island high tide coastal flooding occurred including waves flooded road covered sand flooding trapped cars strong waves forced beaches close hurricane moved numerous ships reported winds hurricane status winds remained tropical storm force land boat capsized coast passengers injured celebrity cruises cruise ship suffered damage waves injuring passengers crew members rainfall minimal peaking half inch eastern long_island new_england canada passed miles southeast moving mph slower previous new_england hurricanes resulted hours strong waves winds rain hurricane produced wave heights feet washed boats ashore damaged numerous strong waves storm surge feet flooded coastal roads produced tropical storm force winds massachusetts hurricane force gust addition unofficial reports stronger gusts including mph mph martha mph strong winds caused power outages martha hours hours power outages reported massachusetts far power outages caused hurricane bob years prior winds downed numerous trees blew roof fire station rainfall moderate slow moving hurricane peaking inches locations reporting inches rainfall produced minor street flooding damage cape totaled million usd million usd new_hampshire hurricane produced winds gusts mph inch rain coast maine heavy surf closed beaches injured people waves damaged boats winds moderate near coast peaking mph gusts mph winds knocked trees caused sporadic power outages state including loss power portland residents water fell office building damaging computer equipment rainfall minor peaking inches southern nova_scotia produced heavy rainfall inches winds moderate peaking mph hurricane caused beach erosion southeastern nova scotia | Hurricane Edouard (1996) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
13955_1970Canadahurricane | canada hurricane canada hurricane unnamed tropical cyclone brought impact bermuda newfoundland fourth hurricane ninth tropical storm annual hurricane season system developed northeast bahamas subtropical depression october tracking northeastward system intensified subtropical storm following day subtropical storm transitioned tropical cyclone october strengthened hurricane hours later hurricane later bypassed bermuda intensifying category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale hurricane accelerated rapidly northeastward landfall peninsula newfoundland category hurricane transitioned extratropical cyclone early october system produced tropical storm force winds bermuda caused suspension schools transportation interrupted businesses minimal structural damage occurred light rainfall reported island hurricane force winds observed newfoundland caused damage structures limited broken windows rough seas damaged fishing fishing ramp atlantic coast island cost damage estimated thousands dollars specific figure unknown heavy rainfall reported region precipitation quebec reaching nearly inches buildings houses lost roof strong winds meteorological history october satellite images indicated tropical depression developed north hispaniola according post analysis subtropical depression actually formed october utc depression slowly intensified days subtropical storm october thought operationally unnoticed national_hurricane_center october satellite imagery indicated convection associated depression merged weak stationary result national_hurricane_center longer considered purely tropical classified system storm october later day national_hurricane_center began issuing special storm indicating possibility system acquiring tropical characteristics early october satellite imagery indicated storm developing cloud pattern typical normal tropical cyclone addition reconnaissance aircraft flight data indicated warm core developing result system acquired characteristics considered tropical cyclone utc day later day storm strengthened upgraded hurricane utc hours later system passed west bermuda winds hurricane force island spiral cloud bands eye feature observed radars hurricane bypassed island warm core persisted october indicated hurricane fully tropical hours early october national_hurricane_center discontinued system located miles northeast bermuda utc october system intensified category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale hours later hurricane attained peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg radio bulletin utc noted hurricane characteristics national_hurricane_center storm utc cold began circulation hurricane caused storm weaken category hurricane began losing tropical characteristics approximately utc october hurricane landfall peninsula newfoundland winds mph minutes later hurricane transitioned extratropical cyclone remnant extratropical cyclone curved abruptly northward later emerged atlantic dissipating october impact late october storm passed close bermuda minimal category hurricane causing strong winds island maximum sustained winds mph gusts mph recorded elevated location reported sustained winds high mph strong winds caused suspension school transportation disruption businesses bermuda riot started vandalism arson plagued island weeks leading storm merchants police forced ease anti riot efforts board windows addition high winds storm produced light rainfall island bermuda peaked inches shortly transitioning extratropical cyclone hurricane moved extreme southeastern portion intensity result high winds reported region wind speeds mph occurred wind damage occurred island limited broken windows trees uprooted fences knocked addition house construction blew house abandoned fear roof blowing poles caught fire rough seas caused storm sunk damage fishing fishing premises washed away addition fishing ramp washed sea cove damage totaled thousands dollars exact figure unknown heavy rainfall occurred atlantic_canada region especially areas west path storm highest precipitation storm reported quebec rainfall peaked inches extreme eastern province rainfall occurred north precipitation inch reported far north south provinces nova_scotia new_brunswick rainfall amounts exceed inches flooding reported atlantic_canada offshore french territory severe wind damage reported saint homes church lost roof | 1970 Canada hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
14077_TropicalStormEarl(2004) | tropical storm earl tropical storm earl caused minor damage windward_islands mid august sixth tropical cyclone named storm annual hurricane season earl developed august tropical wave centered east lesser antilles depression gradually organized tracked west northwestward upgraded tropical storm earl roughly day genesis system approached windward_islands continued slowly strengthen peaking mph tropical storm early august system unexpectedly degenerated tropical wave afternoon likely fast forward motion remnants earl continued caribbean_sea eventually developed hurricane frank eastern pacific_ocean august gusty winds damaged roofs knocked trees electrical poles additionally nursing home island evacuated significant structural damage houses lost roofs moderate crop damage reported island downed trees power lines left island electricity overall earl responsible fatality nineteen missing unknown damage meteorological history formation tropical storm earl attributed low latitude vigorous tropical wave emerged western coast africa august disturbance moved west satellite imagery revealed better structure improved banding features fair upper level outflow leading formation utc august situated roughly east lesser antilles depression progressed rapidly west northwest following day embedded influence deep easterly flow southern periphery subtropical ridge cyclone north combination improved banding features satellite intensity estimates afternoon august led subsequent upgrade system tropical storm earl time cyclone situated east barbados environment characterized low wind shear high atmospheric humidity warm sea surface temperatures earl intensified reaching peak intensity mph utc august initial forecasts national_hurricane_center depicted gradual intensification powerful hurricane system entered central caribbean_sea forecasts lowered later advisories despite impressive satellite presentation associated earl passed southern leeward_islands hurricane hunter flight reported system longer low level circulation late august result nhc discontinued advisories system declared open tropical wave entirely sure suspected fast motion cyclone attributed dissipation remnant wave eventually entered eastern pacific_ocean developing hurricane frank august preparations impact aftermath following development tropical storm earl tropical storm watches issued barbados watch modified tropical storm warning august utc addition islands trinidad tropical storm warning barbados changed tropical storm watch following day utc tropical cyclone watches warnings discontinued utc preparation storm people evacuated low lying areas schools set shelters boarded windows airports temporarily shut leeward_islands initial forecasts predicted earl strengthen considerably hurricane head florida caribbean_sea state impacted heavily earlier month local officials urged residents exercise caution panic large errors long range forecasts warnings eased system open tropical wave earl produced heavy rains strong winds caused moderate damage main island roofs blown homes partially damaged trees power poles knocked winds heavy rain associated tropical storm triggered mudslides island nearby homes roofs completely blown thirteen damaged flooding reported islands known damage resulted storm nursing home evacuated significant damage structure homes roofs blown banana crops sustained moderate damage numerous trees power lines downed island cutting power island highest surface sustained winds relation earl occurred morning august barbados winds reported mph person killed storm nineteen listed missing following storm requested assistance local crews worked quickly cover broken roofs repair structural damage national emergency relief organization sought assistance | Tropical Storm Earl (2004) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
14103_TropicalStormJerry(2001) | tropical storm jerry tropical storm jerry short lived tropical storm formed half atlantic hurricane season forming tropical depression tropical wave october near barbados jerry intensified tropical storm early following day october initially located environment weak vertical wind shear reaching peak mph jerry passed south barbados late october windward_islands october shortly entering eastern caribbean_sea moderate upper level wind shear affected jerry upper level outflow cyclone weakened depression shortly deterioration organization continued jerry dissipated moving rapidly westward south puerto_rico jerry caused minimal effects meteorological history tropical wave moving westward african coast october entered tropical atlantic wave organization changed little october moved westward curved banding features began increase little improvement wave organization occurred october continuing westward days area low pressure identified national_hurricane_center afterward concentrated system organized tropical depression noon october shortly advisory nhc issued located east southeast barbados twelfth depression season moved north west steered quickly mph ridge high pressure lower middle later october nhc noted depression nearing tropical storm strength shortly burst heavy convective thunderstorms developed ill defined low level center organization improved system upgraded mph tropical storm jerry midnight october located environment weak vertical wind shear jerry strengthened maximum sustained winds reaching estimated peak mph jerry approached islands later october jerry passed south barbados peak intensity followed slowing forward speed northwest jerry entered islands early october reconnaissance aircraft indicated possible reformation center data indicated multiple low level northeast southwest axis jerry entered eastern caribbean_sea early october bypassing forward speed increased mph reconnaissance aircraft observations indicated broad circulation small ill defined low level center later satellite observations indicated storm poorly organized elongated cloud mass displaced secondary center northwest moderate vertical wind shear northwest developed disrupting jerry upper level outflow jerry continued deteriorate later october aircraft data indicated system weakened broad area low pressure scattered mainly east remnant center jerry dissipated shortly afterward approximately miles south puerto_rico remnants moving westward preparations impact tropical cyclone short life overall track errors model guidance significant models accurately indicated jerry westward west northwest course caribbean_sea models official forecasts jerry dissipation numerous models indicated system reach hurricane status days favorable conditions prior jerry formation tropical storm watch issued barbados october forecasts indicated depression intensify tropical storm intensity depression intensified tropical storm status moved closer windward_islands tropical storm watch issued government island nation nearby trinidad october tropical storm warning issued barbados jerry caused minimal damage moved windward_islands station martinique reported sustained minute winds mph october outer bands jerry delivered light rainfall october damage reported high winds reported ships reported tropical storm force winds barbados reported minimum pressure | Tropical Storm Jerry (2001) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
14131_1940Louisianahurricane | louisiana hurricane louisiana hurricane caused record flooding august second tropical cyclone hurricane annual hurricane season formed frontal low west coast florida august initially weak disturbance moved generally westward slowly gaining intensity early august depression attained tropical storm intensity ships vicinity storm reported stronger tropical cyclone initially suggested reaching hurricane strength august south storm strengthened category hurricane maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg utc august hurricane moved ashore near pass texas later day peak strength inland storm executed sharp curve north quickly weakened tropical storm august dissipating arkansas august reports potentially destructive hurricane near united_states gulf_coast forced thousands residents low lying areas evacuate prior storm moving inland offshore hurricane generated rough seas strong storm surge peaking western edge high tides flooded louisiana outlying islands resorts strong winds caused moderate damage primarily texas impact mainly communication networks gulf_coast disrupted winds property crop damage wrought hurricane torrential rainfall produced low lying areas setting record floods rainfall peaked louisiana making tropical cyclone state history nineteen official weather stations texas louisiana recorded hour rainfall totals month august result slow moving hurricane property livestock crops especially cotton corn crops heavily damaged entire ecosystems altered rainfall overall storm caused million damages seven fatalities meteorological history early august extratropical trough moved coast south_carolina georgia stationary extending weak low pressure area began develop southern end offshore jacksonville florida initially storm open center circulation remained frontal low moved southwestward florida considered fully tropical system time entering gulf_of_mexico observations indicated disturbance developed closed center circulation result storm analyzed developed tropical depression western coast florida utc august time weather reports revealed definite cyclonic rotation depression shallow minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg moving west southwest depression steadily intensified attained tropical storm intensity utc august late evening tropical storm executed slight northward curve strengthening continued following day ships storm vicinity began report stronger storm previously suggested ship reported gale force winds associated storm utc august observed force winds strongest wind measurement associated storm recorded vessel minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg analyzed system utc august based observation nearby ship utc august storm strengthened hurricane strength tropical cyclone season time hurricane moving slowly westward allowing strengthen despite close proximity land hurricane reached category intensity utc august storm landfall peak intensity utc later day near pass texas time hurricane maximum sustained winds mph storm maximum winds extending center weather station recorded barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg analyzed lowest pressure measured association storm moving inland storm immediately curved northward began gradually weaken utc august cyclone weakened tropical storm strength situated later degenerated tropical depression utc following day depression persisted arkansas transitioned trough low pressure utc august center circulation lacked defined closed circulation characteristic tropical cyclones preparations impact reaching hurricane strength united_states gulf_coast hurricane warnings issued coastal regions louisiana texas august storm warnings placed areas east louisiana areas west pass texas offshore vessels warned storm areas galveston texas time hurricane forecast landfall slightly east port arthur texas texas warnings delivered residents factory evacuation procedures began result approaching storm near texas nearby oil fields evacuated coastal cities near port arthur texas evacuated state highway police took shelter refitted schools nearby new_orleans louisiana area thousand residents evacuated advance storm louisiana residents evacuated rail airline operations halted measure later resumed storm passed storm warnings ceased midnight august making landfall hurricane caused extensive damage louisiana hurricane slow speed close proximity state coast winds high mph brushed coastline causing extensive damage storm surge pushed coastal waters near record heights low lying areas near louisiana people went missing going fishing trip later found schooner abandoned storm south crew later rescued storm surge peaked average western portions bridge crossing extended west lake washed waves similarly station reported storm surge high conservation officials feared disturbance disrupt production storm estimated killed storm effects offshore inundated strong waves sugar cane crops damaged hurricane strongest impact cameron tenth hurricane atlantic hurricane season strong gusts peaked mph disrupting communication lines city locations state high tides inundated town streets areas extending western louisiana mobile alabama reported communication new_orleans strong winds uprooted blew debris city streets houses leveled strong winds storm slow movement offshore louisiana coast hurricane tropical cyclone state history numerous locations reporting record rainfall state state highest official rainfall measurements associated tropical cyclones highest measurements taken hurricane precipitation peaked given area louisiana maximum rainfall averaged thirteen official weather stations state reported monthly hour rainfall total records highest precipitation fell august station record rain course storm torrential rainfall submerged city cameron storm dropped rain reported parish flowed banks causing refugees evacuate region southern louisiana resulting floods considered worse floods resulted crane populations severely impacted rainfall known alive floods inundated roughly acres hectares land louisiana lowland areas remained underwater october result cotton corn crops experienced significant losses livestock saw large losses impassable areas caused rising prevented firefighters fire burned offices supply warehouses town iowa state hurricane caused million damages fatalities resulted relatively storms similar scale low death count attributed large evacuation procedures underwent prior storm guidance provided newly opened weather_bureau east hurricane landfall late august strong winds felt region sustained winds mph widespread occasional gusts peaking excess mph port arthur recorded minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg establishing new record lowest pressure measured particular weather station station recorded rainfall port arthur strong winds caused significant damage local oil slight moderate damage homes businesses people injured city property damage containing port arthur nearby suburbs estimated million city communication power service cut storm weather station near pass recorded similarly low pressure mbar hpa inhg strong winds houses uprooted trees destroyed billboards nearby wooden oil blown people injured flying window structural debris inland hurricane produced considerable rainfall relatively louisiana weather stations state set new hour precipitation records august measurement august highest records maximum rainfall state estimated excess rice crop particularly damaged rainfall crop damage estimated texas hurricane caused million damages resulted fatality | 1940 Louisiana hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
14224_1815NorthCarolinahurricane | north_carolina hurricane north_carolina hurricane caused severe flooding north_carolina detected east lesser antilles august disturbance drifted northwestern leeward_islands arriving august hurricane soon approached charleston south_carolina september subsequently landfall near north_carolina september gale reached new_england september departing region september hurricane caused significant impact coming ashore vessels damaged grounded capsized destroyed offshore course storm extensive damage corn cotton rice crops noted flood waters brought rivers normal streets structures overall hurricane inflicted deaths existence usd property damage meteorological history north_carolina hurricane detected far east lesser antilles august disturbance sighted august produced severe winds eventually approached charleston south_carolina september making landfall near north_carolina september hurricane effects lasted days storm swept inland curving east wilmington nearing soon hurricane subsequently northeastward track coinciding shift winds northeast west system trajectory tracking northeast system entered chesapeake_bay passed open waters atlantic_ocean norfolk virginia september continued parallel east_coast united_states observed long_island portions new_england heavy rain strong winds noted disturbance remained offshore system eventually departed region morning september impact maritime losses result hurricane considerable evening august ton british vessel spring originated liverpool beached near vicinity massive waves caused boat crew fled charleston south_carolina surviving losing ship cargo craft overturned route charleston new_york_city suffering loss rigging main boom despite experiencing damage cargo cheese potatoes ship arrived charleston safely savannah georgia storm richmond delivering spanish wine coast charleston high waves prevented ships docking port boats remain breaking free washing aground moving coast storm leveled fields cotton pushed salt water upstream destroyed dams protecting rice fields destroying year harvest editor newspaper savannah republican composed poem reflecting plight seamen died storm sullivan island near charleston hurricane beached vessels charleston georgetown intense gusts rainfall ruined cotton rice fields low lying regions hurricane destroyed ships north_carolina ruined crops uprooted forests displaced demolished roads inland wilmington storm inflicted damage numerous buildings suffered loss chimneys city experienced moderate damage sloop bermuda brig separating port drifting nearby plantation offshore barrier islands endured severe damage hurricane producing storm surge regions driving thousands pounds salt sea suffered approximately usd losses damage similarly severe near locations white oak river struck sand bar grounded nearby vessels later washed nearby forest second completely nearby beach residence destroyed family members drowned second house swept away individuals inside killed majestic shade trees state uprooted doors houses near burst open despite firmly locked shut hurricane believed worse great coastal hurricane winds uprooted numerous trees roads similar impacts significant crop damage noted fences toppled fields corn forests ruined remnants small unidentified vessel discovered abandoned near origin likely delivering cheese new_england structures shoreline experienced damage construction ships wrecked nearby destroyed eastern sector nearly washed away high storm surge generated hurricane barracks fort lifted afloat time survivors roof north boats found destroyed near men killed knocked overboard julia washed aground additionally number vessels grounded near cape_hatteras inland thousands trees structures toppled fields crops flooded disrupting impending suffered especially waters breaking banks town water flood considered worst buildings force high winds flood waters people attempted escape residences washington storm caused neighboring rise speed hour peaking height normal massive amounts lumber naval goods swept away high waters numerous ships broke free beached british ships forced dock norfolk virginia experiencing damage september long_island similarly severe endured ships long_island heavy rain occurred sections new_england september significant damage occurred | 1815 North Carolina hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
14302_HurricaneInez | hurricane hurricane major hurricane affected caribbean bahamas florida mexico storm record affect areas originated tropical wave africa tropical depression september moved slowly westward initially failing intensify upgraded tropical storm september storm strengthened hurricane quickly intensifying struck french overseas region guadeloupe september severely damaged island banana sugar crops thousands homes damaged leaving people homeless damage guadeloupe estimated million deaths entering caribbean briefly weakened attaining peak sustained winds mph september day hurricane hunters flight reported gust mph highest recorded time continuing westward landfall small hurricane peninsula dominican_republic storm flooded rivers destroyed houses nationwide deaths million damage affecting country struck southwestern haiti considered worst hurricane 1920s people killed people left homeless damage totaled million haiti prompting united_states government send aid time nearly years previous funds weakened quickly hispaniola major hurricane striking southeastern cuba september country people forced evacuate deaths million damage hurricane moved slowly cuba days emerging atlantic_ocean near bahamas expected continue sea stalled resumed previous westward path bahamas heavy rainfall high tides caused flooding killed people left million damage hurricane force winds occurred florida keys homes trailers damaged salt spray damaged crops region million damage deaths straits florida capsized boat cuban refugees killing people northern gulf_of_mexico helicopter crashed carrying oil rig killing people hurricane threatened northern yucatán_peninsula remained offshore produced flooding caused power outages final landfall flooded portions cut roads people left homeless hurricane destroyed houses damage estimated million deaths mexico meteorological history origins tropical wave formed central africa september monsoon moved westward prevailing winds exiting west coast africa september precursor disturbance northern portion wave considered tropical depression september annual tropical cyclone summary tracked satellites system moved west southwest officially classified tropical depression september halfway africa system remained weak turned west northwest hurricane hunters flight indicated intensification system prompting national_hurricane_center nhc initiate advisories tropical storm located east martinique warm water temperatures storm developed circular area convection center slowed curving westward ridge north quickly intensified reaching hurricane status september september strengthened reach winds mph making category hurricane saffir simpson scale later day moved directly island guadeloupe time small cyclone hurricane force winds extending center labeled micro hurricane characteristic small tight cloud structure strong maximum surface wind structure disrupted island central pressure rose mbar inhg mbar inhg indicative weakening intensified entering eastern caribbean_sea reaching minimum pressure mbar inhg south puerto_rico september hurricane_hunters reported sustained winds mph height strongest winds recorded storm flight estimated surface winds mph near center peak intensity listed atlantic hurricane database mph making strong category hurricane near peak intensity located southwest san_juan puerto_rico eye tracked radar island increasing outflow caused tropical storm east central atlantic dissipate september small powerful hurricane landfall peninsula quickly weakened land briefly moved offshore struck southern peninsula haiti near eye emerged passage near severely weakened pressure rose mbar inhg winds decreased mph land quickly intensified water reaching winds mph september striking southeastern cuba near cuba forecasters difficulty predicting storm future expected hurricane north east coast united_states weakness ridge north hurricane drifted west northwestward light steering currents weakening high terrain later moving offshore southern coast cuba water eye reorganized cyclone maintained hurricane intensity eventually turned northward drift central cuba emerged atlantic_ocean october shortly exiting cuba atlantic weakened tropical storm moving northeastward bahamas hours later forecast time storm expected continue northeast bermuda high little outflow large circulation despite favorable conditions potentially nearby trough movement slowed hurricane summary remarked probably nearly stationary closer united_states mainland storm october turned west southwest ridge strengthened western gulf_of_mexico subsequent days eye moved directly continued gulf_of_mexico slowly intensifying october brushed northern coast yucatán_peninsula hurricane force winds ridge begun weaken allowing hurricane turn west northwestward october attained secondary peak intensity mph pressure mbar inhg briefly threatening coastline texas turned southwest ridge strengthened october hurricane final landfall near northeastern mexico weakened rapidly region high terrain dissipating october unusual track marked time record tropical cyclone affected lesser bahamas florida mexico associated_press described strike yucatán_peninsula years gulf_of_mexico turning north late season advisories issued nhc highest number time path taken compared hurricane slowed moved strong ridge forecasters difficulty hurricane unusual path inability fly hurricane hunters cuba preparations guadeloupe area hurricane affected residents evacuated schools set shelters canceled flights region near peak intensity nhc warned residents southern haiti dominican_republic danger posed hurricane agency emphasized eye visible radar calm tension unexpected change track general hurricane warnings issued hours advance exception southeastern florida hurricane slowing track overall people evacuated path officials ordered residents naval base evacuate storm shelters large ships port moved jamaica storm struck eastern cuba premier ordered people evacuate low lying areas united_states_air_force tracking stations bahamas secured moved safer locations residents florida keys boarded windows store fronts hundreds people evacuated shelter southeastern florida government offices schools closed peninsula people evacuated coastal city region seldom experiences hurricanes northern gulf_of_mexico helicopter crashed evacuating workers oil platform south southwest louisiana calm conditions people died including pilot approaching final landfall united_states weather_bureau issued hurricane warnings texas gale warnings northward people evacuated shrimp boats secured area final landfall people evacuated higher grounds impact overall hurricane killed people hispaniola caused million damage crop damage storms similar magnitude small size occurrence late season caribbean bahamas struck guadeloupe station island reported sustained winds mph gusts mph communications failed rain island reached high winds destroyed roofs thousands houses leaving people homeless heavy damage banana sugar crops described flattened storm flooded power plant downed power lines causing power outages associated_press described hurricane having virtually leveled district hundreds people injured damaged hospitals power received makeshift treatment left people dead million damage island strong winds affected nearby antigua damage reported island station reported mph gusts passed south puerto_rico rainbands produced gusty winds island southern coast reaching mph wind gusts estimated mph flooding occurred southern puerto_rico high winds damaged houses hurricane struck dominican_republic near peak intensity homes destroyed nationwide people left homeless heavy damage country cotton industry coffee sugar cane crops capital city santo domingo heavy rains flooded hundreds homes forcing thousands evacuate high seas damaged portion rivers flooded country killed people including left million damage neighboring haiti high winds downed power lines radio towers cut outside communication high rainfall led flash flooding mountain ranges location nicknamed valley death weather_bureau remarked local winds exceeded mph thousands homes destroyed lost roof government reported deaths weeks storm united_states government reported hurricane killed haiti real emergency president previous aid assessment incorrect annual tropical cyclone summary monthly weather review indicated deaths haiti president considered hurricane worst storm 1920s country people injured left homeless damage estimated million hispaniola people seriously injured people recovering hurricane flora station bay reported winds mph moved ashore cuba rainfall reached tides normal hurricane knocked trees power lines roofs damaged naval base city hurricane destroyed houses high winds heavily damaged country sugar coffee crops entered gulf_of_mexico threatened northwestern cuba produced rainfall high waves strong winds affected coastline flooding forced people evacuate low lying areas building destroyed havana nationwide injured people caused deaths occurred moved southwestward florida keys damage totaled million bahamas hurricane dropped heavy rainfall days reaching nassau spawned small tornado produced winds mph killing person injuring high tides flooded portions nassau reported wind gusts archipelago reached mph west end sustained winds reached mph people died country damage estimated million united_states straits florida high waves overturned blockade runner carrying cuban miami passengers escaped damaged survivor captain people died boat high waves disabled ships beached boat near miami people beach assisted rescuing crew amid rough seas hurricane moved florida keys dropped light rainfall reaching near considered dry hurricane precipitation fell largely form sea water spray light rainfall occurred miami strong winds damaged crops salt spray local vegetation passage produced normal tides reaching normal produced strong winds intensifying strongest winds occurred passage eye highest sustained winds mph peak gusts mph sustained winds estimated mph gusts mph florida mainland highest gusts mph winds damaged smaller tree limbs uprooted trees local crop blown trees winds salt spray severely damaged vegetables southern including losses tomatoes farms power outages reported florida keys hurricane damaged homes trailers statewide damage totaled million deaths elderly people died heart attacks installing fourth teenager swept large surf hurricane threaten miami metropolitan area hurricane david hurricane strike hurricane kate making final landfall mexico outer circulation reached southern texas producing winds mph trace rainfall tides reached normal corpus waves caused damage piers mexico hurricane north coast peninsula produced sustained winds mph gusts mph winds cut power knocked trees nearby cities high waves destroyed dock heavy rainfall flooded streets damage severe hurricane final landfall station reported sustained winds mph gusts mph communications cut dropped heavy rainfall moving ashore causing flooding rainfall totaled northeastern mexico people stranded flooding dozens rivers streams rose banks forcing families hold trees floods washed roads cut communications water supply people died trying deliver supplies residents country hurricane left people homeless destroyed houses agricultural damage totaled million property damage estimated million overall killed people mexico aftermath days storm struck guadeloupe food shortage officials quickly cleared roads worked restore damaged banana crop visited island french population unified provide assistance island late october french government set relief fund guadeloupe totaling million million government initiated plans rebuild island withstand winds strong hurricanes flew pounds blankets clothing island heavy damage hispaniola united_states marine_corps helicopter division spent hours flew sorties provide tons relief supplies haiti dominican_republic division helped evacuate hospital patients assisted transporting injured people outlying areas santo domingo country deployed troops send food medicine clothing storm damaged areas interior holy sent assist residents affected storm haiti nearly year boycott actions president united_states provided million loan country help rebuild infrastructure provide education industrialist gave flour food mill owned country united_states sent pounds food cuba sailors uss america spent hours assist recovery sole survivor sinking boat carrying cuban tried military tribunal man held responsible boat deaths quickly executed united_states_coast_guard deployed boats helicopters find victims boat capsized united_states price tomatoes rose crop damage florida reduced crop output california country military sent helicopters planes join trucks land deliver tons supplies including food clothing medicine flood affected areas weeks storm residents minimal food access areas remained flooded conditions located near storm moved ashore gradually returned normal heavy rainfall mexico restored assisted future crop growing retired atlantic hurricane | Hurricane Inez | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
14334_HurricaneBeta | hurricane beta hurricane beta compact intense tropical cyclone impacted southwestern caribbean_sea late october beta fourth tropical subtropical storm fourteenth hurricane seventh final major hurricane record breaking atlantic hurricane season october developing tropical wave entered eastern caribbean_sea spawned tropical storm alpha following day wave entered southwestern caribbean convection redeveloped october system spawned low pressure area developed tropical depression depression intensified tropical storm morning named beta morning october storm intensified hurricane fourteenth season beta underwent rapid intensification hours attain peak intensity winds mph october storm began deteriorate landfall weakening category status crossed coastline rapid weakening followed landfall storm dissipated early morning storm proximity central_america countries placed alert began supplies potential disaster hurricane watches warnings raised small island nicaragua honduras coastlines estimated people evacuated dangerous regions nicaragua evacuated honduras tropical storm beta produced heavy rains northern panama amounting inches caused mudslides fatalities october storm passed caused significant damage structures injured people honduras nicaragua structures damaged storm hundreds destroyed people initially feared dead boat went storm vessel rescued men drifting water hours rains honduras totaled nicaragua people killed nicaragua result storm cost repair damages exceeded million million usd overall beta responsible fatalities million damage countries meteorological history october westward moving tropical wave entered caribbean_sea wave quickly developed organized convection indicating possible low pressure area developed wave continued development led formation tropical depression later named alpha wave continued west producing minimal shower thunderstorm activity southwestern caribbean wave slowed convection gradually redeveloped october day continued organization national_hurricane_center nhc stated tropical depression develop following day utc nhc determined tropical depression developed miles north central cost panama located area weak vertical wind shear warm sea surface temperatures depression intensified utc morning depression upgraded tropical storm given beta nhc beta slowly moving north northwest response mid trough gulf_of_mexico mid ridge northeast storm deep convection developed near center circulation signifying developing system favorable conditions development beta forecast intensify hurricane making landfall central nicaragua eyewall rapidly developed center circulation intensification formation eyewall compact size storm rapid intensification anticipated end october maximum sustained winds center beta estimated mph increase wind shear caused minor disruption storm structure briefly preventing strengthening maintaining intensity hours shear weakened beta began intensify utc october storm passed near winds mph hurricane status time cyclone began turn west beta intensified hurricane hours later winds mph eye pronounced infrared satellite images located south weakness subtropical ridge hurricane motion slowed westward drift formation eye chances rapid intensification reached storm possibly major hurricane hurricane winds mph higher landfall beta continued intensify convection deepened wide eye strengthening category hurricane winds mph undergoing brief period rapid intensification utc october utc october hurricane reached peak intensity category hurricane winds mph minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg storm began turn south southwest reached peak intensity maximum size tropical storm force winds extending center neared coast cloud tops eye began warm signifying weakening utc october beta landfall central nicaragua near del rio winds mph making landfall hurricane weakened tropical storm winds decreasing mph structure storm began deteriorate early october beta weakened tropical depression dissipated hours later mountains central nicaragua preparations panama costa_rica el_salvador panama costa_rica direct path hurricane beta storm warnings issued countries october heavy rains outer bands beta possible panama alerted officials nicaragua honduras costa_rica el_salvador guatemala possible impacts beta civil defence officials el_salvador declared pre alert possibility rain triggered mudslides outer bands beta colombia early morning october government issued tropical storm warning islands hours later hurricane watch issued late morning advisories replaced hurricane warning island time prepare hurricane beta struck days formation residents stayed weather storm evacuated wooden homes beach brick shelters inland island mountains neighbouring island initiated outdoor activities storm outer bands reached island october officials evacuated people tourists residents temporary shelters government provided tons tonnes food emergency supplies including sheets cooking kits island nicaragua immediately storm formation october government nicaragua issued tropical storm warning entire eastern coast day tropical storm warning supplemented hurricane watch october president declared maximum red alert country eastern coast despite governments efforts people evacuated caribbean coast majority secured homes national army reported people evacuated prior storm arrival government pre positioned food clothing emergency supplies army rescue specialists vulnerable areas provide relief immediately storm passed classes canceled country schools businesses experienced demand hurricane supplies city population expected direct hit local authorities announced prevent looting government cut electricity small coastal city prevent injuries evacuations limited vulnerable population storm poorly constructed shelters able respond emergency following beta government nicaragua requested relief supplies families days supplies consisted beans corn rice sugar salt gal cooking oil milk blankets honduras october honduras president declared state national emergency beta forecast bring heavy rains departments placed red alert mandatory evacuations place departments placed place rest country opened regional municipal offices conduct activities emergency radio network set alert public government designated public schools shelters affected population opened shelters extensive cleaning garbage disposal conducted especially creeks rivers placed strategic areas stand search rescue operations storm passed tons tonnes food reported available local travels country suspended emergency committee called evacuation people vulnerable areas capital evacuated communities nicaragua border threat flooding hurricane alert place areas north nicaragua border cancelled october beta turned southeast impact hurricane beta responsible fatalities roughly million usd damage countries panama heavy rains outer bands hurricane beta amounting caused flooding landslides panama people affected storm homes damaged cost damages unknown hectares acres rice fields flooded country person young girl killed boat sank amid rough seas parents escaped sinking ship people drowned swept away swollen reported missing hurricane beta reached october rainfall storm estimated roofs damaged island island main communications tower knocked total homes damaged storm island leaving million cop usd repair costs disrupted fixed line telephone service island cellular telephone service caused total cessation communication mainland beta arrival island accompanied seven foot storm surge damaged beaches coastal houses roads washed tourist coral reefs island untouched percent coral sustained minor damage minor effects found areas sea grass beaches island lost average sand erosion thirty people injured families total people affected passage island nicaragua heavy rains hurricane beta amounting strong winds caused extensive property damage nicaragua people confirmed killed beta nicaragua caused heart attack initially feared listed missing killed vessel disappeared storm later rescued vessel drifting waters hours country total homes schools community children centres community water tanks solar panels destroyed additional homes schools health centres damaged cost repair damages caused hurricane estimated million usd total people left homeless result storm communities total population isolated storm nearly percent homes communities caribbean coast near destroyed storm strong winds beta acres km2 forested land agricultural damage storm nicaragua amounted million million usd structural damage amounted million million usd damage roadways country left million usd damages offshore damage algae aquatic life severe hundreds dead fish washed coastline days following beta honduras torrential rains peaking caused numerous mudslides isolated communities widespread damage occurred structures numerous roofs torn signs trees power poles telephone poles knocked wind rivers overflowed communications disrupted areas near nicaragua border estimated people affected storm country total homes bridges destroyed homes roads bridges drinking water systems damaged total acres farmland destroyed people left stranded storm country damage estimated million million usd aftermath colombia teams aid personnel consisting total people mobilized response beta system provided assistance families non food relief pre hospital care aid temporary shelter support carried health campaign island october minister flew assess damage caused beta frigate deployed island carrying tons relief items search rescue workers reconstruction island took place shortly storm dissipated percent structures repaired january completion date repairs set week february nicaragua nicaragua distributed food victims reported food needed additional people roughly million required repair roadways affected region november government nicaragua announced assist reconstruction repair indians november able bring roughly tons tonnes supplies natives living additionally plans month operation supply indians food implemented attempts effects disease famine tons tonnes food planned distributed region time ahead hurricane beta ambassador nicaragua signed disaster declaration october prompting send aid storm hit sent country emergency relief supply distribution helicopter fuel november rolls plastic water containers kits valued supply aircraft bell helicopter assist affected areas november sent health activities united_nations sent autonomous region cover emergency needs tents sent communities need sent aid nicaragua sent food packages kitchen kits kits plastic tons tonnes construction materials tools nicaragua precaution tons tonnes food sent warehouse total allocated disaster relief funds justice canada provided relief funds nicaragua shipments relief supplies sent hardest hit areas shipment arrived november contained valued second shipment arrived november contained numerous supplies valued delivered hardest hit areas governments sweden france sent funds respectively honduras october disaster declaration signed honduras effects beta sent funds purchase relief items blankets foam kits aircraft supplied help assist transportation relief supplies cost sent military personnel affected areas november time relief supplies affected communities united_states embassy honduras provided aircraft transport total sent form relief supplies transport honduras offered hercules containing emergency supplies honduras pre positioned tons tonnes food temporary shelters recovery activities government great_britain offered humanitarian assistance consisting plastic bags helicopter boats military personnel medical assistants naming records tropical depression upgraded tropical storm beta time second letter greek alphabet tropical cyclone named time atlantic hurricane season produced tropical subtropical cyclones operationally beta record breaking 13th hurricane surpassing hurricanes produced post season analysis national_hurricane_center tropical storm upgraded hurricane making beta 14th hurricane relatively low impact caused beta retired spring remains auxiliary list names event atlantic hurricane season produces storms | Hurricane Beta | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
14397_TropicalStormAmy(1975) | tropical storm amy tropical storm amy tropical cyclone develop atlantic hurricane season forming june trough low pressure amy gradually attained tropical storm status coast north_carolina rapidly approaching trough caused amy turn sharply eastward storm took general northeastward track july storm reached peak intensity winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg storm existence amy featured subtropical characteristics classified proximity land july system moved southeast newfoundland extratropical main effects amy rough seas reaching height felt north_carolina new_jersey inflicting minor coastal flooding beach erosion june schooner carrying people capsized north_carolina coastline resulting death father crew members remained sea roughly days rescued greek merchant ship meteorological history tropical storm amy originated weak trough june accompanied scattered showers thunderstorms florida system tracked westward response upper low georgia june surface circulation developed north bahamas satellite imagery showed significant increase convective activity national_hurricane_center nhc classified system tropical depression early june june system attained tropical storm status tracking north northeast coast north_carolina june trough moving rapidly approached storm causing newly designated amy turn sharply east strong wind shear disorganized system slightly leading amy featuring subtropical characteristics evening strongest winds located center instead situated center convection displaced center circulation storm continued intensify following days amy tracked generally northeastward underwent eastward response rapidly moving north amy neared hurricane intensity times beginning june maximum winds increased mph storm unable acquire tropical features remained subtropical gale force winds time extended roughly center north east despite subtropical point nhc decided renaming amy proximity land july barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg recorded lowest relation amy following day trough caused storm accelerate northeastward july amy passed roughly southeast newfoundland extratropical cyclone preparations impact rough seas storm resulted minor coastal flooding beach erosion north_carolina small craft advisories issued virginia north_carolina coastlines waves affected region beaches closed rough conditions july small craft advisories discontinued amy tracked away land tides virginia resulted beach erosion coastal flooding prolonged duration event warnings issued newfoundland advised closely monitor storm virginia funnel cloud spawned line associated amy formed offshore tropical depression amy produced scattered rainfall florida peaking near georgia border north_carolina coast heavy rain fell center amy tracked nearby coastal areas recorded peak falling north_carolina offshore schooner carrying people capsized rough seas roughly east cape_hatteras north_carolina june crew father kids year old father searched pen capsized ship days stranded unable find event slipped coma later died july leaving kids boat july kids rescued greek merchant ship | Tropical Storm Amy (1975) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
14552_TropicalStormChris(1988) | tropical storm chris tropical storm chris caused minor flooding august seventh tropical cyclone named storm annual hurricane season chris developed tropical wave roughly midway africa august forming tropical depression remained weak days crossing lesser antilles hispaniola bahamas time offshore coast florida august depression intensified tropical storm chris system tracked rapidly north northwestward came ashore near savannah georgia later day inland chris quickly weakened early following day weakened tropical depression south_carolina hours later chris absorbed cold north_carolina remnants system tracked atlantic_canada dissipating august leeward_islands chris produced light rainfall caused damage fatalities heavy rainfall occurred puerto_rico damaged homes caused fatalities large amounts precipitation fell hispaniola damage reported united_states damage occurred tornadoes especially carolinas tornado south_carolina destroyed mobile homes caused fatality resulted brief flooding minimal rainfall totals amounted inches standing water reported interstate destructive tornado occurred virginia additional deaths reported new_york drowning tree falling car winds light people south_carolina maine left electricity dissipating storm produced light winds precipitation nova scotia overall tropical storm chris attributed fatalities million usd losses meteorological history tropical wave emerged atlantic west coast africa august days later system developed tropical depression seven centered halfway africa depression tracked west northwestward periphery subtropical surface high pressure ridge strengthening depression struck guadeloupe late august entered caribbean_sea shortly satellite intensity estimates indicated tropical storm status reconnaissance flights conducted national_hurricane_center august august indicated winds mph august depression landfall near santo domingo dominican_republic despite mountainous terrain hispaniola depression weakened emerged atlantic northern coast haiti early august depression curved northwestward strengthen august depression landfall near bahamas later day depression passed miles east florida depression curved north northwestward remained offshore florida utc august ship located miles center depression reported tropical storm force winds result depression finally upgraded tropical storm chris tracking rapidly north northeastward chris attained peak intensity hours later maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg storm final landfall near savannah georgia winds mph utc august moving inland chris quickly weakened downgraded tropical depression near columbia south_carolina august shortly chris merged cold north_carolina remnants chris tracked east northeastward eventually remnants briefly emerged atlantic new_england moved nova scotia dissipating near august preparations preparation tropical depression officials puerto_rico closed public schools sent federal workers home early utc august tropical storm watch issued south_carolina cape_hatteras north_carolina hours later areas savannah georgia placed tropical storm warning later discontinued unknown time residents charleston south_carolina complained little warning advance storm chris moved ashore hours tropical storm minimal time preparations impact lesser greater antilles depression dropped inch rain precipitation island puerto_rico generally inches peak total inches heavy rainfall resulting flooding damaged homes left people homeless august people evacuated homes flooding high winds cars crushed falling trees causing deaths men year old boy hispaniola received heavy rain mph winds deaths damage reported bahamas storm brought winds mph left damage united_states outer bands chris produced inches rain florida damage reported georgia tides feet normal state chris produced sustained wind speed mph savannah light elevation feet addition highest wind gust reported location reaching mph georgia winds light tropical storm force rainfall state inches peak inches southeastern georgia coast south_carolina tides feet feet normal reported charleston respectively indicates tides feet charleston foot normal tornadoes spawned state caused fatality injury destroyed mobile homes overall tornadoes state collectively resulted damage usd debris route briefly highway winds relatively light state sustained winds generally mph gusts mph reported charleston people charleston nearby communities lost electricity addition mobile home destroyed overturned rainfall south_carolina generally inches peaking inches near columbia inches rain fell hour leaving standing water roads including interstate tornado spawned threw tractor trailer building industrial park addition tornado struck building damaged nearby mobile homes result numerous residents left gas electricity houses produce stand destroyed tornado route tornado caused injury light damage collectively tornadoes state caused million usd damage charlotte wind gust mph reported downed power lines damaged facade hotel virginia tornado spawned near damaged destroyed buildings including mobile home wrapped completely tree additionally vehicles damaged injury occurred damage tornado reached usd winds reached slightly mph leaving homes electricity maryland rainfall inches locations wind gust reaching mph reported baltimore sustained winds tropical storm force similar amounts rainfall occurred nearby states delaware new_jersey pennsylvania minor creek flooding occurred states wilmington delaware wind gust mph reported power lines snapped new_jersey storm downed power lines long_island new_york leaving people power electricity restored hours woman killed oak tree fell car according new_york_city transit officials trees fell tracks slowed transportation services rush hour fatalities people highland falls reservoir high winds tipped canoe people subsequently drowned wind gusts mph rhode_island caused scattered power outages minor property damage falling tree limbs connecticut gusty winds trees struck power lines leaving people electricity high winds maine storm damaged power lines leaving people electricity storm damaged houses automobiles near united_states damaged totaled million usd canada extratropical remnants chris dropped heavy rains produced winds mph reports damage | Tropical Storm Chris (1988) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
14600_HurricaneDaisy(1962) | hurricane brought worst flooding new_england hurricane fourth named storm second hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed tropical disturbance located east leeward_islands september initially tropical depression headed west northwestward failed strengthen significantly located short distance leeward_islands depression curved northwestward began intensifying october depression upgraded tropical storm time storm turned west northwest continued reached hurricane status late october days later category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale briefly weakened category october strengthened category later october peaked winds mph produced strong winds heavy surf bermuda caused damage weakened category october passing offshore new_england storm combined easter produced flooding strong winds fatalities directly related hurricane people died traffic related deaths caused slick roads heavy rain total damage new_england estimated million usd early october landfall near nova_scotia hours transitioning extratropical cyclone atlantic_canada storm brought rough seas causing coastal flooding fatalities nova scotia meteorological history revealed presence tropical disturbance east leeward_islands september reconnaissance aircraft flight system following day indicated tropical depression developed near depression initially moved west northwestward remained disorganized days early stages depression system appeared located minor upper atmosphere located strong east west oriented trough approaching lesser antilles system curved northwestward high pressure areas september avoided landfall islands october depression strengthened tropical storm trough dissipated following day causing resume initial west northwest motion storm intensified category hurricane later october deepening occurred october category hurricane easter east_coast united_states caused curve northward october storm briefly weakened category hurricane october hours later strengthened category hurricane attained minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg late october maximum sustained winds reached mph highest relation system absorbed easter october weakened began accelerating cold sea surface temperatures weakened storm category hurricane october briefly curved north northwestward sharply turning east northeastward early october landfall near nova scotia winds mph hours later storm transitioned extratropical cyclone remnants emerged atlantic_ocean headed east northeastward dissipating south newfoundland october preparations tropical cyclone hurricane watches gale warnings issued leeward_islands intensified moved northward threatened new_england gale warnings issued coastal areas rhode_island maine hurricane watches issued east coast maine impact united_states damage totals united_states surpass million including passage easter day prior fatalities directly related storm people died traffic related deaths flooded slick roads rainfall systems caused record rainfall areas massachusetts inches areas boston foot water associated flooded reopened day rain ceased total inches precipitation fell portland maine hours inches fell hours subsequently set record highest hour rainfall total portland recorded broken hurricane bob overall rainfall total portland inches international auburn total inches rain fell river overflowed flooded road fatalities reported maine new_england thousands fled homes buildings school began flood considered worst flood region hurricane caused partially falling leaves drains damages boats severe hundreds small boats destroyed larger boats damaged addition industry suffered heavy losses system heavy surf caused damages boats people rescued different accidents sustained injuries small structures maine swept away high waves areas new_england coast tides feet average person swept away drowned minor tidal flooding occurred coastal areas addition pier washed away high surf total damage wave tide roads completely water pumping operations continuing days hardest hit locations massachusetts roofs blown houses strong winds reported new_england highest winds associated felt coastal maine winds mph commonly reported wind damage severe widespread person maine killed fallen tree landed crushed car southeastern portion state power outages reported fallen trees tree limbs addition roof blown maine massachusetts houses completely caused moderate severe damage eastern new_england total wind damage new_england estimated reached track northward passed miles bermuda causing heavy surf mph winds wind gusts mph disrupted telephone service nova scotia waves feet normal smashed fishing boats causing usd damage government pier building sandy point lost people swept ocean cove drowned waves washed sand highway rough seas newfoundland caused fishing boats crashed ashore strong winds reported | Hurricane Daisy (1962) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
14616_HurricaneKate(2003) | hurricane kate hurricane kate second longest tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season eleventh tropical storm fifth hurricane major hurricane season kate developed tropical wave central tropical atlantic september unusual track included major changes direction storm moved northwestward weakness subtropical ridge forced eastward kate strengthened hurricane turned sharply westward moving mid level low intensified mph major hurricane october kate turned sharply northward periphery anticyclone weakened extratropical passing east newfoundland extratropical storm persisted days losing identity near scandinavia storm minimal effects land limited moderately strong winds heavy rainfall newfoundland kate threatened atlantic_canada week hurricane juan caused severe damage nova scotia meteorological history september tropical wave trough relatively low atmospheric pressure began moving slowly westward west coast africa passing near cape_verde islands september wave disorganized low level circulation developed september miles southwest cape_verde steady organization ensued including development convection curved bands system lacked defined center system organized classified tropical depression sixteen september located west southwest depression moved northwestward weakness subtropical ridge despite early predictions steady strengthening reach mph hours depression remained weak strong south southwesterly wind shear shear remained strong national_hurricane_center forecast system remain depression september depression unexpectedly strengthened tropical storm kate september coinciding increase deep convection near center kate turned north northeast despite mph shear storm kate continued strengthen banding eye developed early september later day intensified hurricane located southwest azores hurricane kate maintained hurricane status hours north weakening tropical storm storm turned sharply west southwestward moving eastern mid level circulation passing progressively warmer waters area decreasing vertical shear kate regained hurricane status october guided anticyclone north cyclonic circulation south hurricane continued west southwestward subtropical waters presented defined eye october day strengthened attain major hurricane status october hurricane kate reached peak intensity mph located east bermuda shortly peaking western portion central dense overcast area high thick clouds eye began deteriorate hurricane kate started weaken october storm dropped major hurricane status kate turned sharply northward moving western periphery powerful anticyclone consequently slowed forward motion slowly weakened turned north northeast eye occasionally appearing satellite images october kate weakened tropical storm moving cooler waters accelerated northeast passing east newfoundland kate extratropical cold air clouds center system remained powerful system later october extratropical remnant kate retained winds mph passing south greenland storm turned east passed short distance south iceland merged extratropical storm near scandinavia october preparations impact week hurricane juan hit nova scotia newfoundland emergency measures organization advised general public appropriate actions anticipated effects hurricane kate including high winds potentially rain actions include securing loose objects cleaning debris storm drains owning appropriate hurricane supplies charged cell phone batteries event power outages cruise ship scheduled stop bypassed newfoundland avoid storm newfoundland weather center issued storm warning newfoundland issued hurricane force wind warning expected combination moisture kate cold issued heavy rainfall warning southeastern newfoundland offshore waves expected reach feet marine wind warnings issued september october ships reported winds mph relation kate nearly occurred storm extratropical highest wind reported mph lowest pressure reported ship mbar interaction kate high pressure area north produced foot waves coast north_carolina new_england strongest winds kate remained away large circulation produced sustained winds mph newfoundland storm generated strong swells surf southern portion peninsula reaching heights feet combination moisture kate stalled frontal system produced moderate amounts rainfall regions southeastern newfoundland receiving inches reported inches october record date dry conditions preceding weeks ground easily absorbed water resulting lack flooding extratropical remnant hurricane kate produced winds mph northern scotland overall reports damage deaths associated kate | Hurricane Kate (2003) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
14650_HurricaneDebbie(1969) | hurricane hurricane intense long lived hurricane formed august fifth tropical cyclone fourth named storm hurricane second major hurricane atlantic hurricane season formed august southern atlantic_ocean took general northwesterly path turning northward central atlantic storm characterized numerous fluctuations intensity reached winds corresponding category status saffir simpson hurricane scale separate occasions hurricane bypassed island bermuda southeast august ultimately southeastern newfoundland strong winds dissipated cold waters east greenland little effect land extensively researched subject weather modification experiment seeded silver meteorological history disturbance associated tropical wave strengthened tropical depression august system significantly organized august intensified tropical storm utc day designation moving west northwestward approximately mph predicted gradually gain power attained category hurricane strength august turned northwest continued mature utc day achieved winds corresponding category saffir simpson hurricane scale august intensified category status making major hurricane storm quickly downgraded august minimal hurricane force roughly time turned west maintained general northwesterly path abrupt weakening result experiment carried storm attempt deteriorate later day begun resumed category intensity august despite minor magnitude day point cyclone acquired peak winds mph shortly lowest recorded barometric pressure fell storm turned northward august eventually curved northeastward weakened category strength fourth time major hurricane intensity hurricane passed southeast bermuda believed presence nearby hurricane emerged atlantic united_states august likely ended west closer island maintained severity august continued generally northeast august storm began weakening trend turned north day storm having weakened category status southeastern tip newfoundland began lose tropical characteristics accelerated northeast weakened tropical storm early august moved increasingly cold waters dissipated east greenland impact subject experiment called attempted weaken tropical cyclones silver storm provided excellent opportunity test ways perfect storm threaten land passed range aircraft intense distinct eye august august thirteen planes flew storm monitor seed day fell second day fell changes consistent working hypothesis results encouraging greatly expanded research program planned conclusions need frequent close hourly intervals remained sea path result caused little damage storm little impact island bermuda passed south later winds mph recorded eastern newfoundland | Hurricane Debbie (1969) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
14787_HurricaneBob(1979) | hurricane bob hurricane bob atlantic tropical cyclone officially designated masculine alphabet names bob brought moderate damage portions united_states gulf_coast areas farther inland july storm hurricane gulf_of_mexico form month july fifth tropical cyclone form annual hurricane season origin bob traced tropical wave near western coast africa late june bob formed tropical depression southwestern gulf_of_mexico july tracking general northward direction favorable conditions allowed quick strengthening day formation system reached tropical storm intensity followed hurricane intensity july shortly strengthening hurricane bob reached peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg intensity bob landfall west louisiana rapidly weakened moving inland resulting tropical depression persisted days paralleled mississippi ohio rivers july system emerged western atlantic subsequently absorbed nearby low pressure area widespread offshore coastal evacuations took place united_states gulf_coast preparation hurricane bob effects hurricane united_states marginal typical minimal hurricane cyclone produced moderate storm surge damaging coastal installments causing coastal strong winds associated bob landfall stations observed winds hurricane force winds downed trees blew windows addition causing widespread power outages heavy rainfall reported locations peaking louisiana inland torrential rains led flooding indiana resulting considerable damage opposed coast bob spawned tornadoes causing significant damage overall bob responsible death million damage meteorological history origin hurricane bob traced tropical wave located near cape_verde end june disturbance tracked westward minimal signs development reached northwestern caribbean_sea july following day tropical system tracked yucatán_peninsula following day emerging gulf_of_mexico cluster storms began develop weak circulation center enabled rapid tropical cyclogenesis utc july disturbance analyzed organized tropical depression atlantic year depression strengthened quickly morning july united_states_air_force reconnaissance flight indicated tropical cyclone strengthened tropical storm intensity situated south louisiana storm intensity system named bob making atlantic tropical cyclone receive masculine time flight measured minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg reaching tropical storm intensity bob began curve northward opposed prior northeasterly track presence strengthening upper level trough storm west trough greatly enhanced atmospheric conditions bob allowing tropical cyclone intensify rapidly utc july bob estimated strengthened hurricane intensity based additional reconnaissance flight data bob july hurricane gulf_of_mexico hurricane hurricane maximum sustained winds hold steady mph approximately ensuing hours storm barometric pressure reaching minimum mbar hpa inhg utc day bob lowest documented barometric pressure time hurricane landfall west louisiana moving inland bob quickly weakened land interaction mere tropical depression july resulting depression maintain intensity days july low pressure area drifted southern ohio curved eastward july bob remnants moved western atlantic subsequently absorbed low pressure area preparations bob moved gulf_coast national_weather_service issued gale warnings coastal regions extending bay louisiana mississippi utc july warnings upgraded hurricane warnings bob strengthening intensity storm existence forecasts predictions national_hurricane_center greater accuracy average addition tropical cyclone warnings watches agency advised small craft port arthur texas pensacola florida remain port preparation storm offshore oil workers evacuated despite typical evacuation procedure immediately evacuated offshore oil staff executing phase evacuation plan land residents tourists evacuated total people evacuated coastal areas leading bob eventual landfall new_orleans people checked city evacuation centers mississippi_river temporarily closed shipping united_states_coast_guard hours reopening storm impact effects united_states result bob typical minimal hurricane considerable nature coast bob caused moderate storm surge resulting coastal waters rising high normal rough seas sunk boats caused significant damage piers breached surge resulting coastal minor beach erosion occurred coast mississippi alabama wave action damaged cars near shore disrupted operations area strong winds reported association storm station documented sustained winds hurricane force highest wind observation taken oil rig coast louisiana sustained winds mph strongest wind gust association hurricane measured mississippi mph new_orleans strong winds damaged trees power lines broke windows city central business district addition widespread power outages impacted electricity customers city area similar incidents took place louisiana louisiana men blown roof marina killed death associated hurricane east florida trees power lines downed produced widespread area rain heavy localized areas rainfall associated hurricane peaked louisiana storm landfall statewide rainfall totals peaked mississippi alabama respectively inland remnants bob dropped heavy rainfall peaking station addition strong winds heavy rain bob produced tornadoes southern united_states tornadoes caused damage striking areas mississippi tornado impacted areas near red level alabama destroying damaging buildings trees overall hurricane bob caused approximately million damage million damage resulted flooding indiana rest storm monetary impacts arising coastal regions | Hurricane Bob (1979) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
15006_HurricaneOphelia(2005) | hurricane hurricane fifteenth named tropical cyclone eighth hurricane atlantic hurricane season long lived storm remembered erratic extremely slow track east_coast united_states alternating times tropical storm hurricane intensity caused damage beach erosion united_states coastline florida north_carolina closest approach occurring september western eyewall crossing land eye remaining offshore minimal damage erosion reported atlantic_canada hit tropical storm extratropical transition september meteorological history september non tropical low northern bahamas organized formed tropical depression sixteen grand shortly forming depression moved moved north parallel florida coastline computer models initially predicted distinct possibilities storm future models indicating storm cross florida enter gulf_of_mexico indicated stay offshore northeast official forecast national_hurricane_center followed set guidance low confidence storm strengthened early september hurricane briefly day september september fluctuated strength downgraded tropical storm regain hurricane intensity times time moved slowly northeasterly direction nhc continued struggle predict forecasts generally calling landfall east coast united_states forecasters indicated possibility strengthen category strength felt unlikely september storm completed clockwise loop adopted north westerly motion north_carolina moving slowly dropped hurricane strength inner core convection collapsed possibly passing cooler water earlier track regained hurricane strength warm waters collapse inner core convection hurricane acquired unusually large eye miles soon reached peak strength mph winds northern western eyewall passed coastal areas north_carolina september strongest winds remained offshore moved past cape_hatteras turned east wind shear increased september weakened tropical storm time turned northeast brushed past massachusetts day approached nova scotia september storm extratropical maintained strength landfall extreme eastern portion province extratropical storm passed southern newfoundland later day finally dissipated september north_sea preparations soon tropical depression sixteen formed september government bahamas issued tropical storm warning northwestern bahamas national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm warning east florida coastline september forecasts indicating landfall south_carolina hurricane nhc issued hurricane watch coastline carolinas storm neared watch upgraded warning areas closest predicted route storm roughly tourists local residents evacuated inland shelters mandatory evacuation order issued island predicted pass near southeast new_england nhc issued tropical storm warnings south massachusetts rhode_island coastlines atlantic_canada considerable preparations taken primarily memories hurricane juan season caught authorities guard prompted tropical storm warnings canceled extratropical impact aftermath closest approach land near september caused moderate beach erosion florida georgia south_carolina average swells affected region days storm offshore lines associated storm brought moderate heavy rains high winds mph isolated thunderstorms northeastern coast florida rain fell areas recorded hour span september september torrential rainfall measured led moderate street flooding especially poorly drained secondary roads florida erosion endangered foundation highway dump trucks brought road rocks sand man drowned caught rough seas associated north_carolina moved extremely slowly north_carolina causing storm drop inches rain coastal areas highest measured inches registered addition storm feet recorded particularly low lying sound storm peak customers power coastal north_carolina indirect fatality reported traffic accident related direct deaths recorded damage heaviest north_carolina near community despite category storm buildings suffered significant damage result storm surge described worse compared nearly significant damage occurred sound facing mainland addition piers boats damaged destroyed storm surge damage generally lighter mainland overall structural damage relatively light considerable flooding reported wilmington area damage initially estimated billion final analysis dropped million usd million usd october president declared state emergency counties north_carolina result new_england canada new_england canada overall damage minimal brief sporadic power outages reported indirect storm related fatality reported nova scotia result person falling minor roof repairs newfoundland inches millimeters rain fell parts eastern region province | Hurricane Ophelia (2005) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
15093_HurricaneIsaac(2006) | hurricane hurricane final tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season originated tropical wave entered atlantic_ocean september associated area disturbed weather eventually organized sufficiently declared tropical depression september located southeast bermuda depression upgraded tropical storm hours later unfavorable atmospheric conditions including high wind shear cool water temperatures initially intensification ultimately peaked category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale brushed newfoundland tropical storm effects storm minimal limited gusty winds rough surf sporadic rainfall meteorological history tropical wave emerged western coast africa entered atlantic_ocean september september associated area disturbed weather began exhibit indications organization response dvorak classifications initiated influenced moderate strong wind shear system moved west northwestward days environmental conditions favorable tropical cyclone development storm sufficiently organized designated tropical depression september time depression located southeast bermuda despite upgraded deep convection wrapped entire center circulation depression approaching tropical storm status later september wind shear continued affect cyclone september hours storm formation tenth tropical storm atlantic hurricane season received initially storm tracking northwest low pressure system west mid level ridge east day thunderstorm activity remained unstable possibly result cooler waters previous storms addition mid- upper level dry air circulation storm contained subtropical characteristics type cloud pattern early september slowed turned west convection began intensify consolidate later day outflow improved nature moving warmer waters continued strengthen attained hurricane status september period intensification short lived cyclone reached peak intensity winds mph utc october time ragged eye feature appeared satellite imagery fairly defined hurricane began periphery subtropical ridge accelerating forward speed tracking north northeast storm began gradually weaken result increasing southwesterly wind shear colder sea surface temperatures utc september downgraded tropical storm storm passed southeast peninsula october spawning tropical storm force winds land passing transitioned extratropical storm subsequently merged larger storm october preparations impact tropical storm watch issued response october peninsula watch upgraded tropical storm warning day separate watch posted quickly discontinued utc october tropical cyclone watches warnings lifted heavy rainfall gusty winds expected prompting issuance rainfall warnings parts southeastern newfoundland wind gale advisories declared offshore october sign reported winds mph located east storm center ships oil platforms recorded tropical storm force winds waves offshore reached height impacts land generally insignificant damages fatalities reported parts peninsula experienced tropical storm conditions sustained winds peaked mph gusts mph intense winds remained offshore storm rapid passage rainfall primarily light amounted | Hurricane Isaac (2006) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
15113_TropicalDepressionOne(1992) | tropical depression tropical depression june produced year floods portions southwestern florida tropical depression second tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season depression developed june tropical wave located environment strong wind shear convection system located southeast poorly defined center circulation depression moved northeastward landfall near tampa florida june shortly dissipating land depression combination upper level trough west produced heavy rainfall east path peaking inches cuba inches florida cuba rainfall destroyed hundreds homes caused fatalities florida particularly counties rainfall caused severe flooding houses affected forcing thousands evacuate flooding killed state indirectly responsible traffic damage florida totaled million usd million usd meteorological history weak tropical wave moved coast africa june tracked westward tropical atlantic_ocean minimal convection subsequent moving southern windward_islands crossed northern central_america convection increased june wave entered southwestern caribbean influence southeasterly flow developing hurricane south southwesterly flow mid- upper level trough gulf_of_mexico area disturbed weather tracked generally north northwestward caribbean_sea spreading cuba southern florida june mid level circulation developed near shortly satellite image loops indicated deep convection cyclonic rotation near western tip cuba reconnaissance aircraft flight dispatched late june system determine developed tropical cyclone flight observe evidence closed low level circulation subsequent flight satellite imagery indicated low level circulation forming june ship data confirmed system developed located miles west southwest florida operationally national_hurricane_center incorrectly classified system tropical depression earlier subtropical storm tropical cyclone depression poorly organized convection located southeast broad center strong upper level wind shear environment caused trough gulf_of_mexico outflow reflected forecasts national_hurricane_center predicting significant change intensity structure depression moved northward turning northeast june poorly organized system landfall north tampa florida low level circulation dissipated crossing florida peninsula remnants continuing northeastward absorbed large extratropical cyclone western atlantic impact tropical depression combination upper level trough west produced moderate precipitation cuba peaking inches fifth highest known rainfall total tropical cyclone country rainfall primarily affected provinces havana cuban citizens killed rainfall arab student reported missing presumed drowned damaged destroyed hundreds houses havana provinces florida depression produced moderate winds near coast peaking mph naples cuba system dropped torrential rainfall peaking inches tower large portions state reported totals excess inches depression receiving inches rain rainfall classified year flood counties flooding reached feet deep locations officials declared state emergency response flooding people forced evacuate homes flooding left boat flooding damaged houses evacuations injuries reported reservoir rose feet feet normal resulted officials opening prevent flooding flooding closed roads led creeks rivers including feet flood level damage roads bridges totaled million flat landscape region flooding persisted days depression spawned tornado mobile home park destroying roofs homes causing leaks area passage depression left customers power primarily gusty winds outages fairly short lived power companies calling extra workers restore power moderate winds toppled construction crane northern end sunshine bridge closing bridge minutes crane removed man driving flooded roadway crashed concrete pole killed severe crop damage orange trees reported association flooding damage depression totaled million usd million usd houses affected flooding additional destroyed people killed florida august weeks flooding president declared major disaster area charlotte counties declaration allowed use federal funding assist aftermath system | Tropical Depression One (1992) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
15189_TropicalStormCharley(1998) | tropical storm tropical storm named storm atlantic hurricane season tropical storms landfall texas season storm originated tropical wave moved west african coast august wave moved generally west northwestward producing occasional bursts convection finally arriving southeastern gulf_of_mexico august animated satellite images began indicate possibly developed low pressure center hurricane hunter investigations system day revealed case system days lacking organized low level center circulation early morning august advisories initiated tropical depression miles east texas depression tropical storm later day moved steadily west northwestward strengthening weakening making landfall morning texas storm moved slowly inland finally dissipated morning august near town texas impacts texas mexico locally severe texas homes destroyed locally severe flooding people died mexico inches rain fell northern areas near texas mexico border seven people killed meteorological history originated large clouds parted west coast africa august lacking deep convection defined center wave continued west northwestward developing days later august satellite images indicated disturbance beginning rotate southeastern gulf_of_mexico reconnaissance aircraft flew system day strong winds recorded circulation center present following morning second flight reported center formed disturbance designated tropical depression initially center disorganized convection depression concentrated northern evening august system named tropical storm system continued west northwestward organized banding features developed storm began intensify august reached peak intensity miles hour subsequent reconnaissance reports indicated winds decreased storm landfall near texas early august maximum sustained winds miles hour hours downgraded tropical depression status continued weaken august dissipated near texas surface winds diminished closed surface circulation longer existed slow moving remnant circulation aloft persisted area generated flooding rains devastating area august preparations tropical storm warnings issued national_hurricane_center coincidentally advisory depression texas hours later extended eastward cameron louisiana landfall august warnings north texas expired rest dropped later day advance storm thousands oil workers evacuated gulf_of_mexico oil highways roads closed initial flooding anticipation flooding system stalled area texas residents ordered leave homes anticipation rio banks actually impact relatively weak storm main impact heavy rainfall prolific record amounts fell south central texas northern mexico areas received sustained tropical storm force winds storm surge insignificant confirmed tornadoes people died drowning storm caused million usd million usd damage texas storm major impact heavy rain mile wide inches rainfall extended west texas mexico border produced inches rain hour period new record daily rainfall city texas received inches rain texas recorded inches storm surge areas texas coast small port connor recorded storm surge feet subjected feet surge reports sustained tropical storm force winds miles hour miles hour texas galveston texas respectively maximum wind gust miles hour port connor texas tornadoes confirmed offices suspected tornado prompt tornado warning damage storm generally light severe locally texas took vast majority damage roughly houses mobile homes apartments combined destroyed flooding point thirds underwater natural dam broke flooding city sudden surge water coastal storm surge destroyed dunes slight damage shelters destroyed surge flooding people including died truck swept away drowned flooding thirteen people died texas left million usd million usd flood damage southern texas counties texas declared disaster areas mexico mexico severely impacted winds storm heavy rain caused flooding places received maximum sustained winds miles hour recorded minimum pressure inhg received inches rainfall feet flooding occurred result heavy rains houses damaged city people injured heavy rains caused significant flooding families evacuated city lost power phone service seven people died trying cross flooded louisiana inches rain fell parts louisiana louisiana received inches isolated wind gusts reached tropical storm force recorded miles hour gust cause significant damage louisiana | Tropical Storm Charley (1998) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
15271_HurricaneMartha | hurricane martha hurricane martha known tropical cyclone landfall panama eighteenth named storm twelfth hurricane atlantic hurricane season martha developed southwestern caribbean_sea november initially storm developed sustained winds mph tropical depression status remained stationary quickly intensified hurricane martha attained maximum sustained winds mph november subsequently martha weakened drifted southward november martha landfall panama strong tropical storm system weakened tropical depression dissipated land november storm weakened prior landfall strong winds expected reported impacted countries panama inches precipitation fallen areas agricultural land flooded del streets inundated low lying areas storm brought significant rains costa_rica flooding mudslides isolated capital city numerous streets inundated damage costa_rica reached million usd deaths reported meteorological history winds aloft vicinity colombia panama canal zone indicated low level circulation developed southwestern caribbean_sea november according best track tropical storm martha formed utc november initial wind speed mph martha tropical depression status centered miles northeast storm remained stationary hours tropical cyclogenesis martha immediately began deepening hurricane utc november operationally national_hurricane_center initiated advisories utc erroneously indicated tropical depression noted conditions favor significant intensification later november reconnaissance flight indicated martha deepened compact hurricane tropical cyclone attained maximum sustained wind speed mph reconnaissance aircraft measured minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg later corrected mbar inhg post season analysis eye feature miles wide described poorly organized convection increasing reaching peak intensity martha began drifting south slowly weakened utc november tropical cyclone diminished tropical storm winds decreased mph reconnaissance flight recorded increased barometric pressure mbar inhg storm maintained intensity shortly utc november martha landfall rural panama miles east mouth operationally winds thought mph storm moved inland martha tropical cyclone record landfall panama possible panama tropical cyclones detected storm rapidly weakened inland deteriorating tropical depression status early november hours dissipating southern preparations impact residents warned tides feet normal near expected point landfall later forecast decreased feet normal tides martha relatively weak tropical cyclone flash floods emphasized greatest threat national_hurricane_center stated rainfall exceed inches additionally national_hurricane_center warned residents gale force winds heavy precipitation advising people living nicaragua del panama precautions panama storm dropped inches precipitation especially western portions country result half agricultural land del flooded causing extensive crop damage persistent rainfall led street flooding inundated areas similar conditions reported costa_rica effects martha resulted deaths occurred costa_rica nation incurred flooding heavy rainfall caused significant destruction capital city received flooding damages estimated near million usd | Hurricane Martha | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
15373_HurricaneBaker(1950) | hurricane baker hurricane baker major hurricane affected leeward_islands gulf_coast united_states tropical cyclone second intense hurricane second hurricane second tropical storm atlantic hurricane season hurricane baker attained peak winds mph near leeward_islands traversed antigua weakened tropical depression southwest puerto_rico intensified south cuba strengthened strong category hurricane gulf_of_mexico hit united_states near alabama winds mph hurricane baker produced extensive damage lesser antilles cuba impacts minimal united_states meteorological history morning august strong tropical storm developed miles east guadeloupe tropical storm deepened hurricane intensity august rapidly attained maximum sustained winds mph equivalent category hurricane hurricane passed antigua evening producing winds mph august lost intensity weakened tropical storm august baker landfall near puerto rican town minimal tropical storm highest winds island puerto_rico mph storm degenerated easterly tropical wave moved west northwestward northeastern hispaniola august entered atlantic_ocean tropical depression baker crossed coast eastern cuba early day august baker redeveloped center caribbean_sea southern cuba intensified tropical storm status august baker affected mph winds turned northward southern gulf_of_mexico august baker strengthened hurricane intensity reconnaissance ship reports suggest hurricane attained second peak intensity mph august minimum central pressure mbar inhg date cyclone diminished intensity prior landfall august hurricane struck alabama category hurricane sustained winds estimated near mph estimated central pressure landfall mbar inhg baker moved inland alabama dissipated southeastern missouri september impact antigua station power failed winds reached mph midnight august unofficial estimates placed winds mph location damages casualties unknown subsequent reports indicated light damage occurred island later information island indicated extensive damage homes destroyed damaged areas large homes destroyed additionally demolished electronic communications dismantled thousands homeless people sheltered churches schools deaths occurred island damages expected reach thousand dollars cuba people died property losses reached million dollars united_states greatest property crop damage occurred mobile alabama florida losses approached usd high tides winds inflicted minimal damage cities florida incurred heavy damage homes businesses high tides rainfall peaked inches highest rainfall total inches florida peak gusts exceeded mph florida cottages received damage homes flooded near bay losses reached usd alabama hurricane baker spawned tornadoes august tornado touched florida destroying dwellings store building damaging buildings august tornado demolished building near florida inland birmingham international airport recorded mph wind gusts higher gusts estimated near mph elevated mountainous locations hundreds trees far north birmingham alabama area person killed injured live wires falling utility poles | Hurricane Baker (1950) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
15435_HurricaneKarl(2004) | hurricane hurricane powerful cape type hurricane atlantic hurricane season eleventh named storm eighth hurricane sixth major hurricane season formed september originating strong tropical wave emerged africa rapidly intensified major hurricane occasions peaked strong category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale september mph winds weakened moved northward extratropical september north atlantic absorbed system september extratropical storm affected damage reported lives lost meteorological history originated strong tropical wave moved coast africa september wave gradually better organized declared tropical depression miles west southwest cape_verde islands morning september headed westward open tropical atlantic following periphery subtropical ridge afternoon depression continued rapidly organize upgraded tropical storm healthy outflow upper level anticyclone favorable environment sea surface temperatures year rapid deepening began evening september storm developing small eye upgraded hurricane water low wind shear cyclone continued rapidly intensify morning september intensity leveled somewhat afternoon strong category hurricane winds mph late evening september attained category status sixth major hurricane september continued strengthen maintaining defined eye strengthening late day category hurricane winds mph minimum pressure mbar early september storm weakened slightly result eyewall replacement cycle weakening strong category hurricane time began turn sharply northward weakness subtropical ridge intensification stopped september eyewall cycle slightly increased wind shear quickly evening warm water early september reached peak intensity powerful category hurricane mph winds minimum central pressure mbar morning moving northward eyewall replacement cycle began place vertical shear increased weakening storm temporarily trend continued evening storm weakened category hurricane early september weakening trend slowed eventually leveled afternoon remaining category hurricane storm turned north northeast late evening began wind shear diminished intensification continued morning september major hurricane second time reaching final peak mph winds cooler waters increased shear soon prevailed storm quickly weakened dropping category hurricane late evening low level circulation detached mid level circulation strong southwesterly vertical wind shear early september continued north northeast track open north central atlantic continued gradually weaken started come contact zone began lose tropical characteristics category hurricane extratropical shortly afterward northern atlantic winds dropping hurricane strength shortly extratropical storm landfall hurricane force wind gusts extratropical low cyclone moved northeastward eastward north_sea eventually reaching norway absorbed extratropical low late september impact landfall norway extratropical storm sustained winds near mph wind gusts mph damages deaths reported ships came directly contact strongest winds reported ship reported mph sustained winds north atlantic category storm extratropical transition | Hurricane Karl (2004) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
15494_HurricaneBarry(1983) | fourth tropical depression second hurricane named storm inactive atlantic hurricane season developing tropical wave august barry quickly strengthened coast florida reaching initial peak intensity winds mph increased wind shear caused storm weaken tropical depression making landfall near melbourne florida morning traveling west storm hurricane august storm landfall northern mexican coastline later day peak intensity rapid weakening followed shortly storm dissipated day storm minor effects united_states destroyed hundreds homes left homeless northern mexico despite damage reports fatalities injuries meteorological history origins hurricane barry traced tropical wave moved western coast africa august strong wind shear north_atlantic hurricane basin prevented significant development system traveled west northwest little convection associated disturbance result shear approaching bahamas august upper level trough moved away system led decrease wind shear disturbance entered environment spawned area low pressure intensified august low sufficiently organized declared tropical depression later day depression quickly strengthened tropical storm given barry national_hurricane_center nhc hours tropical storm barry reached initial peak intensity winds mph barry began westerly course central florida wind shear began increase causing system weaken nhc downgraded storm tropical depression august barry landfall near melbourne florida morning winds mph crossing florida depression traveled west southwest strong upper level flow august barry sufficiently organized reclassified tropical storm located central gulf mexico strengthening result decreased wind shear favorable conditions gulf storm continued better organized traveled nearly west mexico utc day barry upgraded hurricane located southeast texas hurricane continued intensify landfall south southeast peak intensity winds mph storm quickly weakened landfall dissipated day northern mexico preparations united_states watches warnings issued florida texas coastlines result barry gale warning florida savannah georgia august utc warning discontinued savannah day gale warning issued texas texas august upgraded hurricane warning barry strengthened hours later extended warning discontinued late august people evacuated preparation hurricane barry thousand people evacuated beaches august barry approached estimated people took refuge shelters set people fled schools temporary shelters additional residents evacuated shelters opened offshore oil platforms evacuated gulf_of_mexico mexico mexican city located south texas captain warned residents approaching hurricane radio messages people seen leaving coastal villages heading inland mexican officials raised alert level stage threat barry impact aftermath united_states rainfall reported inches orlando area miami area peak rainfall florida roads poor drainage florida flooded area received rain barry affected launch space shuttle challenger mission scheduled august nasa time return shuttle hangar time storm shuttle ride storm launch pad rainfall reported texas barry inch san_antonio texas coast beach erosion caused waves feet higher normal winds excess mph south coast possible tornado knocked power lines leaving estimated people power mexico casualties reported barry fishing boats sunk mexico homes destroyed rainfall hurricane considered relief drought conditions parts northern mexico storm surge feet recorded mexican fishing villages people homeless major loss nets people left homeless town homes sustained damage destroyed person injured storm broken window hit child following storm general jesus rodriguez went survey damage medical team | Hurricane Barry (1983) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
15503_TropicalStormBret(2011) | tropical storm tropical storm second named storm atlantic hurricane season formed southwestern periphery weather north bahamas july storm moved little gradually strengthened response favorable upper level conditions reaching peak sustained winds mph steering currents area subsequently better established turned northeast encounter substantial increase vertical wind shear despite shear storm maintained defined wind circulation days intermittent bursts thunderstorms near center july devoid strong thunderstorm activity hours prompting national_hurricane_center public advisories located miles north bermuda remained open atlantic existence effects land limited moving little storm produced weather widespread north central bahamas eastern coast florida generated rough seas coastlines injuring number people stayed offshore storm enhanced tropical moisture bermuda causing beneficial rainfall dry areas meteorological history mid july broad upper trough dropped southward northwest atlantic supporting cold extended westward bermuda inland georgia produced large area light showers north westernmost component remaining quasi stationary northeastern florida july surface low developed decaying boundary coast generating area sporadic convection north bahamas wind circulation initially absent surface pressures relatively high low later better organized shear conditions utc july national_hurricane_center nhc declared tropical depression reconnaissance confirmed presence closed circulation center northwest strengthened tropical storm hours later owing quick increase winds deep central convection situated weakness subtropical ridge drifted slowly southward initial stages existence traces dry air approached west cyclone continued strengthen prominent bands deep thunderstorms eastern satellite images displayed disorganized eye like feature july suggesting sharp increase strength additional reconnaissance flight cyclone found peak surface winds mph hurricane strength following peak began accelerate northeast response building high pressure area fluctuated little intensity hours combination high wind shear lack tropical moisture development july circulation center exposed devoid deep convection storm weakened mph winds moving increasingly hostile environment despite unfavorable conditions retained intensity couple days briefly slowed distinct low level circulation patches persistent thunderstorms southwestern quadrant early july heavily cyclone began deepening southwesterly wind flow day continued deteriorate organization brief decline upper winds allowed intermittent bursts convection south exposed center eventually weakened tropical depression cool ocean temperatures early july lacking significant convection increasing forward speed forecasters nhc noted remained tropical cyclone refusing dissipate despite experiencing hostile wind shear conditions ship data indications prevailing strong winds utc circulation ill defined prompting nhc tropical system north bermuda hours remnant low continued northeastward atlantic dissipated june preparations impact bahamas formation depression government bahamas issued tropical storm watch northwestern islands nation upgraded tropical storm warning july storm showed signs intensification south severe weather warning effect authorities urged small craft operators secure vessels warnings discontinued later day turned away territory initially moved little brought prolonged overcast conditions northern bahamas activity estimated precipitation fell weekend july addition weather station island reported gale force mph height storm rain led cancellation local baseball match outer rainbands spawned touched eastern accompanied lightning strikes locals considered storm impact generally positive rains aided mild drought conditions nation united_states bermuda coast florida storm generated rough sea conditions waves high surf lightly injured swimmers strong rip currents swept dozens people sea remained unharmed quickly rescued additionally waves washed ashore people near coastal beaches scattered funnel clouds reported overseas phenomena dissipated soon affecting land onshore effects minimal weak morning showers breezy winds briefly brushed storm lifted area drew large mass dry air limiting chances needed rain subdue large swamp light showers precursor bermuda prior tropical development hour precipitation totals recorded territory moisture brought storm enhanced rainfall ended months dry conditions bermuda precipitation fell july additional recorded day rains proved beneficial minor flooding affected local businesses poor drainage areas | Tropical Storm Bret (2011) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
15543_1942Matagordahurricane | hurricane intense tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season second tropical storm hurricane major hurricane year originated tropical wave near island august moving generally westward caribbean_sea storm remained weak early existence gradually intensified reach hurricane strength south jamaica august coming ashore yucatán_peninsula late august gulf_of_mexico hurricane quickly strengthened attained peak intensity august category hurricane winds mph nearing storm waned intensity category hurricane time final landfall near texas august continuing inland hurricane weakened dissipated remnant low august hurricane landfall near northeastern tip yucatán_peninsula little information documented storm impacts storm approached texas coast widespread evacuations took place including evacuation roughly people galveston texas making landfall hurricane caused extensive damage coastal regions storm surge peaking inundated city damaged strong winds storm havoc far inland san_antonio texas winds leveled numerous buildings uprooted trees addition causing widespread power outages crops areas affected saw large losses particularly rice crop rainfall associated storm relatively light hurricane rapid forward motion inland peaking texas overall storm caused million damages deaths meteorological history tropical wave noted near utc august associated weather little signs organization official database positions atlantic hurricanes dating system listed organized tropical storm time nonetheless development slow early existence moved quickly eastward caribbean_sea forward motion slowed storm progressed westward south jamaica august signs development noted time later conducted system revealing strengthened equivalent modern day category hurricane shortly observations indicated hurricane rapidly intensifying passing north storm attained category intensity utc august shortly hurricane landfall similar intensity northeastern tip yucatán_peninsula late august gulf_of_mexico august hurricane moved northwest nearly linear path texas coast steadily intensified utc august storm reached category intensity winds mph storm maximum intensity hurricane weakened category strength making landfall midnight august near texas time storm maximum sustained winds mph hurricane force winds extending storm center circulation hurricane minimum central pressure landfall estimated mbar hpa inhg pressure reading mbar hpa inhg texas marked lowest recorded pressure inland storm quickly weakened degenerated tropical storm strength utc august located near texas weakening tropical depression following day dissipated utc august near texas preparations impact despite making landfall yucatán_peninsula august category hurricane damage reported storm traversed gulf_of_mexico evacuation procedures conducted region storm warning area galveston texas roughly people evacuated inland high number likely hurricane struck coast week prior located near texas evacuated coastal locations evacuated trucks buses trains guidance warnings published united_states weather bureau schools region prepared emergency shelters advance storm landfall making landfall near texas early august considerable damage wrought extensive area state coast hurricane produced strong storm surge storm eastern hemisphere storm tides reported texas coast southwestern louisiana station texas recorded storm tide average time highest storm surge measured texas peak observations taken florida keys hurricane galveston hurricane unusually strong tide inundated accumulation hurricane affects resulted destruction nearly building city debris sediments scattered strong waves reach san_antonio bays decreased north texas storm surge reached normal strong wave action reopened near corpus pass destroyed cottages texas located near northern edge storm crops sustained heavy damages losses rice crop amounted hurricane brought strong winds caused considerable damage far inland san_antonio texas coast texas storm lowest pressure reading mbar hpa inhg recorded winds estimated reached mph situated offshore knocked strong winds united_states_coast_guard decided sell lighthouse private owner lighthouse later land winds mph lasted roughly hours buildings later reports indicated storm worst galveston hurricane storm fast motion landfall hurricane force winds felt far inland texas texas peak wind gust mph reported damage limited oil light structures communications city texas county sheriff texas reported house damaged extent texas strong winds caused severe crop damage precipitation associated storm generally light hurricane rapid forward motion moderate heavy rainfall local extent covered limited area peaking texas contrary typical rapidly moving tropical cyclones storm rainfall fell west south storm duration point phenomenon rarely observed peak rainfall measurement located away center hurricane rain fell making landfall hurricane fast speed enabled bring strong winds impacts inland south central texas tropical cyclone considered worst entire 20th century august despite situated austin san_antonio metropolitan areas storm retained maximum sustained winds mph texas winds damaged numerous buildings similar effects occurred texas trees uprooted additional buildings damaged passing storm considered worst hurricane moved rapidly inland texas damage confined trees austin texas power lines downed strong winds san_antonio saw storm impacts south central texas gusts reaching high mph battered city hours causing extensive damage infrastructure causing numerous power outages hundreds trees uprooted resulting damage considered worst despite held ground stakes strong winds managed damage planes field total estimated damages city amounted overall hurricane caused million damages million property million crops storm damage texas spread counties storm costly hurricane season despite hurricane wide damage strong intensity people killed low number fatalities extensive evacuation procedures underwent prior storm warnings provided weather_bureau | 1942 Matagorda hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
15618_HurricaneFlorence(1994) | hurricane florence strong late season hurricane remained open waters nearly week absorbed large extratropical cyclone peak winds mph minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg florence strongest storm atlantic hurricane season florence developed area low pressure associated stalled frontal system located east southeast bermuda late october system gradually better organized classified subtropical depression november storm intensified subtropical storm shortly weakening depression day gaining tropical characteristics day november storm designated tropical depression depression quickly strengthened tropical storm florence sixth named storm season storm briefly underwent rapid intensification strengthening hurricane category hurricane florence subsequently upgraded category hurricane november large extratropical cyclone located north caused hurricane rapidly accelerate forward speeds reaching mph day florence lost identity producing hurricane force winds absorbed extratropical cyclone meteorological history origins florence traced area low pressure developed late october stationary located east southeast bermuda low gradually detached began developing convective banding features system fully tropical strongest winds recorded couple miles center leading system classified subtropical cyclone morning november minor intensification followed shortly subtropical depression upgraded subtropical storm based ship reports mph sustained winds associated system november storm slightly disorganized downgraded subtropical depression afternoon subtropical system began undergo transition subtropical system tropical system later day storm classified tropical depression located east southeast bermuda depression moving northwest mph general motion expected large upper level low situated system forecast northeast leading moving periphery low depression upgraded tropical storm florence morning outflow storm remained poor upper level low interacting center florence storm completely tropical slight improvement afternoon november florence completed transition tropical cyclone deep convection developed causing storm quickly intensity winds increasing mph hour time period trend intensification forecast continue florence forecast second hurricane season hours late november florence upgraded hurricane solid area deep convection developed center circulation eye feature appeared infrared satellite associated significant strengthening florence slowly intensified eye persisted structure slightly improved morning november eye defined cloud tops warmed storm shifted foreword motion northward trough located southeast began east moving steering currents low moved east steering currents area florence weakened leading storm late november morning november eye began storm turned northwest foreword motion began rapidly increase later morning florence developed large wide eye foreword motion continued increase intensification continued afternoon hours florence upgraded category hurricane winds mph strong extratropical cyclone located north florence causing storm northwest rapid pace mph operationally florence reported peaked intensity post season analysis determined storm reached peak intensity short major hurricane storm winds mph higher status late november morning november florence weakened slightly category status large system north continued cause florence mph storm close cold florence expected rapidly transition extratropical cyclone later morning florence absorbed extratropical cyclone maintaining hurricane force winds impact naming florence remained open waters central atlantic effects damages fatalities reported tropical storm watches warnings issued storm forecast strike land | Hurricane Florence (1994) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
15668_1928Haitihurricane | haiti hurricane haiti hurricane considered worst tropical cyclone haiti hurricane second tropical cyclone second hurricane season storm developed tropical wave near august steadily intensifying moved northwestward system passed southern windward_islands entering caribbean_sea early august tropical depression strengthened tropical storm august storm strengthened equivalent category hurricane day hurricane peaked winds mph striking peninsula haiti cyclone began weakening fell tropical storm intensity august midday following day storm landfall near cuba emerging storm began strengthen early august struck big pine key florida strong tropical storm weakening slowly moving north northwestward system landfall near moving inland tropical storm slowly deteriorated dissipated west_virginia august haiti storm completely wiped live stock crops particularly coffee sugar villages destroyed rendering approximately people homeless damage reached million deaths impact cuba downed banana trees florida storm left minor wind damage coast station destroyed signs trees telephone poles knocked streets closed flooding debris florida panhandle vessels capsized water washed roads wooded areas storm contributed flooding onset previous hurricane rainfall peaking south_carolina worst impact flooding occurred north_carolina houses destroyed people killed state flooding property damage state totaled million overall storm caused million damage fatalities meteorological history westward moving tropical wave developed tropical depression situated near august initially storm considered disturbance slight moderate intensity moving northwestward system passed islands south entering caribbean_sea early august ship reported winds mph result depression tropical storm utc august storm strengthened category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale located south dominican_republic utc august cyclone attained peak intensity strong category hurricane maximum sustained winds winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg early august storm landfall based reports indicating small destructive disturbance passed extreme southwest haiti quickly emerged caribbean_sea later day small cyclone hurricane passed cuba jamaica weakened tropical storm early august midday storm landfall near cuba winds mph reports indicated center storm definitely hours reports noted center passed province hours later system reached straits florida immediately began intensify early august struck big pine key florida strong tropical storm winds mph storm moved north northwestward gulf_of_mexico utc august landfall near florida winds mph moving inland tropical storm slowly deteriorated falling tropical depression intensity east central alabama august depression moved north northeastward dissipated west_virginia august impact greater antilles storm approached hispaniola warnings sent vessels offshore haiti jamaica haiti storm brought torrential rainfall hours villages completely destroyed leaving people homeless city completely wiped buildings retaining roofs additionally approximately buildings grand flattened overall municipalities flooded water deaths recorded including single dwellings devastated areas flooding killed farm animals entire coffee sugar crops wiped estimated months required lost agriculture coast rough seas capsized washed ashore small crafts storm described worst haiti hurricane storm destroyed trails path overall damage roadways communications public services estimated million storm approximately people facing starvation president reported government inefficient resources recovery asked citizens assist repairing infrastructure providing food shelter turn appropriated relief relief supplies established country approximately people left homeless temporarily houses larger undamaged buildings months storm homes rebuilt repair costing paths destroyed hurricane eventually replaced paved gravel roads september donated cuba storm brought gusty winds excessive rainfall impact primarily limited fallen banana trees area known united_states hurricane warnings hoisted portions early august highest observed wind speed mph florida panhandle residents took refuge churches schools mainland florida winds resulted generally minor damage west coast station destroyed plate glass damaged signs trees telephone poles knocked rough seas began smashing revenue cutter service ship docked station placed ship damage streets closed flooding debris street closed roof tiles started falling theater intersection cars stranded water covering road coastal areas experienced rough seas reported lowest tides years especially pass tampa water blown located adjacent vessels small fishing crafts capsized water washed roads wooded areas trees toppled storm contributed ongoing flooding onset previous hurricane georgia hydroelectric dams creeks rivers highway completely submerged bridges swept away railroad passenger train abandoned water rising tracks additionally expect reach highest level years overall crops highways railroads southern portion state severely damaged left water flooding expected reach height city river gauge bridge swept away approximately railroad tracks families evacuated rising south_carolina rainfall peaked highest precipitation total associated storm city prepared worst flood upstate south_carolina highways railroads crops flooded bath tornado destroyed homes injured person additionally wind storm severely damaged scores dwellings deaths occurred south_carolina north_carolina rainfall caused french broad rivers overflow banks nearby homes structures swept away families near evacuated additionally shelters set post municipal auditorium hundreds set near moved railroad track blocking route locomotive traffic feet water covered highways near marshall leaving roads impassable extensive crop losses occurred western north_carolina agricultural losses reaching people killed state flooding tornado property damage totaled million rainfall previous hurricane storm brought flooding virginia major flooding reported river flood stage crops ruined buildings flooded route north inundated blocking traffic deaths occurred virginia drowning crossing | 1928 Haiti hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
15794_1821NorfolkandLongIslandhurricane | norfolk long_island hurricane norfolk known tropical cyclones landfall new_york_city intense hurricane pre times left evidence detected southern new_jersey research new_york hurricane fourth hurricane recorded tropical cyclones recorded atlantic hurricane season storm eventually strike new_york observed southeast united_states coast september winds estimated excess mph moved ashore near wilmington north_carolina passed near norfolk virginia moving new_jersey inland september hurricane struck approximately near jamaica bay later new_york_city september observed new_england years destructive great september gale meteorological history tropical cyclone observed september southeast coast united_states initially believed storm struck guadeloupe day subsequent research indicated separate storms hurricane tracked bahamas tracking generally northward attained major hurricane status western atlantic_ocean approached united_states coastline hurricane intense winds estimated mph potentially strong mph category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale late september hurricane landfall near wilmington north_carolina later turned northeast cross sound hurricane accelerated northeastward passed area early september crossing chesapeake_bay cyclone traversed near atlantic coastline utc eye passed directly delaware thirty minute period calm reported continued later passed cape new_jersey minute calm reported modern researchers estimate category category hurricane striking new_jersey hurricanes hit state moving ashore low tide paralleled state coastline inland exiting lower new york bay hurricane landfall new_york_city utc september makes major hurricane directly hit city minimal hurricane landfall later new_york_city modern researcher estimates hurricane moving forward speed mph moving ashore pressure mbar hurricane continued northeastward new_england entering massachusetts september exact path unknown researcher estimated cyclone tracked northeastward losing identity southeastern maine assessed storm passing far west maine based arrangement effects new_england wind field center tropical cyclones circular previously winds believed straight line impact north_carolina powerful storm surge flooded large portions residents estimated island completely water worst storm lasted hours strong winds occurred eastern north_carolina resulting destroyed houses numerous people killed strongest winds hurricane lasted hour southeastern virginia storm rapidly houses completely destroyed receiving moderate severe damage winds destroyed roof courthouse uprooted trees region fallen tree limbs damaged stone bridge norfolk hurricane produced strong storm surge virginia coastline reached feet peninsula storm surge reached yards inland destroyed bridges flooded warehouses rough waves grounded uss uss congress destroyed eastern shore storm surge flooded barrier islands atlantic coastline causing severe crop damage downing trees houses destroyed impact hurricane described destruction people drowned considered violent hurricanes record mid-atlantic hurricane caused damage virginia usd million usd gale force winds affected maryland winds peaked utc september strongest winds confined atlantic coastline outer rainbands producing heavy rainfall washington baltimore maryland fierce winds observed delaware strongest occurring eye passed area making landfall cape new_jersey cyclone produced foot storm surge delaware bay city lasting hours hurricane force winds described blowing great violence causing widespread devastation region little egg harbor passage caused damage port strong winds reached far inland philadelphia pennsylvania winds mph downed trees chimneys city precipitation inches north hurricane destroyed new_jersey hurricane struck low tide produced storm surge feet portions new_jersey coastline causing significant hurricane produced storm surge feet hour record broken years later hurricane sandy completely flooded hurricane researcher remarked storm surge flooding worse hurricane struck low tide deaths reported city flooding affected neighborhoods populated today hurricane brought light rainfall passed new_york_city strong winds left severe damage city high tides occurred hudson_river strong waves winds blew ships ashore long_island ship sank killing people long_island winds destroyed buildings left crops destroyed new_england hurricane produced widespread gale force winds damage greatest connecticut connecticut destroyed september state winds damaged destroyed churches houses small buildings moderate crop damage fruit reported strong winds extended eastern massachusetts little damage reported boston area | 1821 Norfolk and Long Island hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
15956_TropicalStormCristobal(2002) | tropical storm tropical storm relatively weak tropical cyclone western atlantic_ocean prior absorbed frontal zone named storm atlantic hurricane season developed august near coast south_carolina trough spawned tropical storm storm tracked slowly southeastward early portion duration initially remained disorganized attained peak winds mph lost characteristics tropical cyclone august remnants brought moderate precipitation bermuda combination high pressure system storm caused long_island rip currents meteorological history trough extended northern gulf_of_mexico western atlantic_ocean early august trough remained nearly stationary spawning tropical storm gulf_of_mexico tropical disturbance coast south_carolina weak low pressure area south_carolina drifted southward associated deep convection increasing organization august utc august system acquired sufficient organization classified tropical depression located miles east southeast charleston south_carolina tropical depression cyclone maintained outer rainbands fair outflow tracked southeastward northeastern periphery anticyclone florida august convection diminished outflow restricted northeasterly wind shear relatively dry environment convection confined southern depression despite circulation elongated southwesterly flow southward moving cold hurricane hunters flight late august reported depression intensified tropical storm miles east jacksonville florida tropical storm initially continued tracking southeastward circulation reforming closer thunderstorms increase convection august storm turned eastward influence large approaching mid upper level frontal zone convection organized intensified somewhat attained peak winds mph august increased dry air weakened convection caused accelerate east northeastward low level circulation interacted approaching frontal zone utc august tropical storm absorbed cold miles southeast cape_hatteras north_carolina remnants continued northeastward passing near newfoundland august weakening near greenland august impact tropical cyclone minimal effect land masses remnants brought unsettled conditions bermuda including mph wind gust bermuda international airport combination moisture cold produced inches hour period interaction remnants high pressure system produced rip currents foot waves south shore long_island new_york people drowned rip currents ships recorded tropical storm force winds association storm vessel sign reported sustained winds mph west southwest august | Tropical Storm Cristobal (2002) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
16050_TropicalStormDanielle(1992) | tropical storm weak tropical storm landfall virginia atlantic hurricane season fourth storm season tropical cyclones year landfall united_states hurricane andrew formed stationary trough low pressure september near coast north_carolina system quickly reached tropical storm status looped west change steering currents reached peak mph winds weakening hitting storm quickly dissipated land storm dropped light rainfall path winds minimal combination high pressure system produced higher normal tides strong waves causing beach erosion light coastal damage waves killed new_jersey boat sinking destroyed houses overall damage storm minimal meteorological history surface trough low pressure area convection persisted southeast coast united_states september day weak tropical wave moved coast africa september approached area cold merged stationary area disturbed weather september september circulation developed miles southeast cape_hatteras north_carolina organization continued outflow better defined system developed tropical depression later day depression rapidly organized attained tropical storm status winds mph hours forming named response approaching trough initially moved northeast trough system developing high pressure system north resulted executing tight loop september 24th storm strengthened turned northwest reached peak mph winds september northeastern coast north_carolina turned north northwest landfall virginia late 25th rapidly weakened land dissipated eastern pennsylvania september preparations early life forecasters difficulties future track intensity including northeastward motion instead loop executed loop forecasters consistently predicted landfall northeastern north_carolina coastline result officials issued coast north_carolina september hours storm passed east state continued northward motion caught forecasters guard tropical storm warnings issued hours storm landfall addition forecasters issued tropical storm warnings delaware rhode_island precaution north_carolina ferry operations mainland closed officials canceled schools north_carolina approaching storm families voluntarily evacuated southern maryland addition officials delaware recommended evacuations low level areas beaches precaution officials set shelters impact north_carolina pressure gradient tropical storm ridge high pressure north produced moderately strong winds eastern north_carolina peaking mph river bridge locations reported tropical storm force winds pressure gradient produced higher normal waves coastline maximum feet duck despite passing close coastline dropped light rainfall totaling inches cape_hatteras locations central portion state experienced inch rainfall waves high tides storm caused flooding sound southern high tides resulted forcing closure inches salt water high tides storm destroyed houses head previously condemned perfect storm houses threatened storm damage minimal limited pedestrian ramps steps mid-atlantic virginia tropical storm produced peak wind gusts mph sustained winds remained tropical storm strength rainfall light coast totaling inches outer bands storm produced heavier rainfall center portion state peaking inches storm produced higher usual tides peaking feet mouth strong waves virginia coastline waves caused significant leaving parts norfolk feet water homes businesses cars flooded waves eroded beaches coast overall damage minimal reports deaths injuries making landfall produced estimated storm tide feet maryland wind gusts peaked mph storm produced moderate rainfall inches maryland interior amounts experienced slightly lesser amounts inches waves storm caused minor moderate beach erosion coastline combination waves high tides caused moderate street flooding storm produced possible hook echo tornadoes reported caused deaths injuries state delaware storm dropped light precipitation maximum inches wind gusts peaked mph caused foot higher normal tides strong waves combination flooded coastal houses resulted significant beach erosion waves sank boats washed away dock near gusty winds caused power outages persistent rainfall caused sewer overall exception severe beach erosion damage minimal tropical storm dropped light rainfall new_jersey areas southwestern portion state experiencing inches strong waves storm washed miles beaches coastline waves passed houses north waves crashed person foot near state park managed swim safely shore occupants drowned outer bands dropped light rainfall connecticut maine isolated locations rhode_island massachusetts reporting inches damage new_england unknown | Tropical Storm Danielle (1992) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
16101_TropicalDepressionOne(1979) | tropical depression tropical depression brought severe flooding jamaica june second tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season depression developed tropical wave south june tracking generally northward depression passed west jamaica june depression peaked maximum sustained winds mph having reached tropical storm status following day landfall cuba minimal impact recorded early june depression emerged western atlantic_ocean moved parallel east coast florida days depression landfall south_carolina june dissipated shortly slow movement depression west jamaica resulted torrential rainfall peaking friendship city parish western jamaica homes destroyed severely damage people left homeless city submerged months crops electricity buildings railways suffered damage disaster deaths approximately million usd damage depression brought heavy precipitation cuba bahamas farther north light rainfall rough seas plagued east_coast united_states individual south_carolina went missing later presumed died boat torn loose meteorological history tropical wave emerged atlantic_ocean west coast africa minimal development occurred wave tracked westward atlantic caribbean_sea june system began interact stationary trough low pressure western caribbean_sea based ship land observations tropical depression developed utc day located miles south initially depression forecast northwestward mph instead drifted northeast minimal intensification occurred satellite imagery weather stations reconnaissance aircraft indicated depression remained tropical storm status utc june depression attained maximum sustained wind speeds mph early june satellite weather radar showed heavy rainbands moving jamaica eastern cuba interaction islands depression weakened slightly later june storm landfall near venezuela cuba winds mph moving northward emerged atlantic_ocean near santa early day utc june system strengthened attained maximum sustained wind speed mph despite moving open waters depression failed intensify operationally system thought landfall east central florida later analysis revealed center remained water depression continued northward striking near charleston south_carolina late june intensity degenerated remnant low pressure area hours later remnants continued northeastward mid-atlantic new_england dissipating fully june impact depression slow movement resulted torrential rainfall island jamaica precipitation peaked inches friendship located parish flooding began shelters open parish residents area forced evacuate boats makeshift flooding ruined crops sugar cane percent harvested suffered million usd damage estimated million million lost worth nearly million total agricultural interests incurred million damage chiefly storm affected estimated roadways impacted highway completely washed bridges collapsed sustained damage increasing height volume led debris flow created deposit sediments near mouth river valley areas temporary lakes formed small dams cities exeter submerged flooding inundated water disaster completely months later resulted extreme damage complete loss crops livestock household possessions extensive impact property reported including electricity buildings railways conservative estimate million damage homes severely damaged destroyed people left homeless overall deaths approximately million damage following storm parishes considered disaster areas task force established prime minister reconstruction efforts families total people required assistance food supplies weeks called construction new houses left homeless houses constructed people rendered homeless erected local authorities guidance response disaster government jamaica established july depression remnants brought rainfall high tides eastern united_states south_carolina precipitation peaked coast waves reached height strong tear boat person listed missing later presumed died | Tropical Depression One (1979) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
16112_TropicalStormArthur(2002) | tropical storm arthur tropical storm arthur tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season origins storm believed decaying cold gulf_of_mexico dropped light moderate rainfall southeastern united_states developing july near coast north_carolina arthur tracked quickly east northward duration tropical cyclone reached peak winds mph july interacted mid level cyclone cooler waters transitioned extratropical cyclone remnants arthur passed newfoundland gusty winds rainfall person drowned meteorological history origins tropical storm arthur believed decaying cold northeastern gulf_of_mexico july july weak low level circulation detected association broad low pressure area region surface pressures high upper level wind shear marginally favorable slow tropical development system tracked slowly north northwestward gradually better defined thunderstorm activity remained limited disorganized july dry air unfavorable wind shear prevented convection developing near center low elongated july overall convection concentrated turned northeast drift approaching mid level trough caused system accelerate northeastward thunderstorm activity quickly diminished july forecasters expected system absorbed approaching trough low pressure area emerged western atlantic_ocean near north_carolina early july convection increased better organized circulation convection defined national_hurricane_center estimates system developed tropical depression late july miles west southwest north_carolina tropical cyclone depression moving quickly east northeast deepening mid level low south maintained good upper level outflow track gulf stream allowed steady strengthening early july convection increased center developed organized southwest center result national_hurricane_center upgraded depression tropical storm arthur continuing steadily intensify arthur attained peak winds mph early july miles south southeast halifax nova scotia reaching peak intensity convection organized center despite westerly wind shear subsequently center separated area deepest convection arthur maintained peak intensity began transitioning extratropical cyclone storm turned northward larger mid level low july arthur completed extratropical transition shortly extratropical remnants crossed eastern newfoundland july remnants arthur turned southeast drift newfoundland greenland late day winds decreased gale force impact precursor tropical disturbance dropped light moderate precipitation florida georgia south_carolina peaking inches florida system produced scattered precipitation north_carolina generally inches july arthur passed north bermuda brought gusty winds inches rainfall extratropical storm arthur produced gusty winds dropped inch rainfall newfoundland strong waves capsized boat killing person ships recorded tropical storm force winds association arthur storm extratropical early july vessel sign reported sustained winds mph south southwest strongest ship reported wind speed storm approached canada extratropical storm reported minute average wind speed mph wind gust mph | Tropical Storm Arthur (2002) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
16204_HurricaneFrances | sixth named storm fourth hurricane major hurricane atlantic hurricane season system crossed open atlantic mid late august moving north lesser antilles strengthening outer bands affected puerto_rico passing north caribbean sea storm maximum sustained wind speeds peaked miles hour achieving category saffir simpson hurricane scale system slowed forward motion eye passed close bahamas hurricane impact entire archipelago led nearly complete destruction agricultural economy passed central sections state florida weeks causing significant damage state citrus crop closing major airports schools collegiate football game storm moved briefly offshore florida northeast gulf_of_mexico second landfall florida panhandle accelerating northeast eastern united_states near atlantic_canada weakening significant tornado outbreak accompanied storm eastern united_states nearly outbreak hurricane heavy rains fell association slow moving relatively large hurricane led floods florida north_carolina total lives lost cyclone damages totaled billion dollars meteorological history strong tropical wave moved west coast africa august moving base subtropical ridge moved westward days remaining disorganized despite favorable conditions thunderstorms associated wave finally began organizing early august system tropical depression evening good upper level outflow observed eastern depression continued path depression strengthened tropical storm status august approximately miles east lesser antilles tropical storm named intensified august environment low vertical wind shear track bent west northwest rapidly intensified developing eye reaching hurricane strength late afternoon approaching upper level trough caused northwesterly august cyclone reached primary peak intensity miles hour august hurricane turned original westward motion august upper trough moved away region subtropical ridge strengthened north day hurricane underwent eyewall replacement cycle maximum sustained winds decreased miles hour weakening trend short lived storm afternoon august vertical wind shear remained low storm continued strengthening turned west northwestward reaching peak intensity miles hour september miles east southeast florida september entered bahamas passing directly close storm weakened category hurricane initially attributed inner core processes increasing westerly winds aloft resultant vertical wind shear later determined cause september passed vicinity directly grand continuing slowly weaken storm regained category hurricane intensity prior passing slowed forward speed weakness subtropical ridge north parts south florida began affected outer rainbands hurricane time gusts miles hour high miles hour reported miami moved slowly miles hour crossed warm bahamas florida leading concern remained stable category intensity miles hour maximum sustained winds battered east coast florida fort pierce september western edge eyewall began moving onshore large eye roughly miles slow forward motion center circulation remained offshore hours september utc center broad eye landfall florida coast southern end near point florida late september picked speed strengthening high pressure system north crossed florida peninsula emerging gulf_of_mexico near tampa tropical storm short trip second landfall near florida headed inland weakening tropical depression causing heavy rainfall southern turned northeast united_states continued issuing advisories system crossed canada united_states border quebec heavy rainfall fell preparations tropical storm watch issued islands afternoon august upgraded warning night expanded include islands antigua hurricane watch issued night august northern northern morning august hurricane watch downgraded tropical storm watch afternoon hurricane watches changed tropical storm warnings puerto_rico northern virgin islands tropical storm watch issued remaining hurricane watches dropped night tropical storm watches issued eastern portions northern coast dominican_republic tropical storm warning issued guadeloupe early morning august tropical storm warnings dropped hurricane watches issued southeast bahamas turks islands hurricane watches upgraded hurricane warnings later morning noon tropical storm warnings issued remainder northern coast dominican_republic hurricane watch issued central bahamas watches warnings dropped northeast portion dominican_republic portions lesser antilles south afternoon tropical storm warnings dropped puerto_rico eastward morning september hurricane watch issued northwest bahamas watch central bahamas upgraded warning afternoon warnings dropped dominican_republic evening september hurricane warnings issued northwest bahamas hurricane watches issued lower east coast florida tropical storm watches issued potential catastrophic damage florida heavily populated east coast warnings damages exceed losses hurricane andrew damage estimates anticipation strike florida strong category hurricane preparations storm stepped florida september governor declared state emergency closed evacuations people initially ordered eventually counties received evacuation orders covering million residents largest evacuation florida history state education system responded pending crisis universities florida canceled classes told students leave evacuation performed basis closed week half schools shut southern south melbourne days hurricane annual college football game rescheduled following week early morning september hurricane watches extended southward later morning hurricane watches upgraded hurricane warnings lower east coast florida hurricane watch tropical storm warning raised florida keys hurricane warnings dropped turks late morning september late night late morning september hurricane watches issued northeast coast florida early afternoon tropical storm warnings issued area hurricane warnings dropped central bahamas afternoon night tropical storm warnings issued southwest coast florida peninsula watches issued northwest florida peninsula morning september tropical storm warnings extended northward georgia coast tropical storm watches extended northward afternoon hurricane watches dropped northwest bahamas warnings extended coast florida watches extended westward florida early morning september hurricane warnings downgraded tropical storm warnings south florida tropical storm warnings extended westward western florida keys later morning hurricane warnings issued northwest florida coast hurricane watches lowered northeast florida hurricane warnings dropped remainder northwest bahamas afternoon warnings dropped southeast florida south remaining hurricane warnings east florida coast downgraded tropical storm warnings hurricane warnings coast western florida extended southward late night tropical storm warnings dropped south including florida keys early morning september warnings dropped florida south beach later morning hurricane warnings downgraded tropical storm warnings indian pass remaining warnings dropped south florida east coast georgia coast afternoon hurricane warnings downgraded tropical storm warnings warnings dropped west south river night september remaining tropical cyclone warnings dropped impact economic effect felt early storm struck labor day weekend traditionally final summer vacation weekend united_states hotel reservations south_carolina florida cancelled people seeing destruction caused weeks earlier decided avoid coastal areas safety death bahamas ohio florida directly attributed storm deaths florida georgia bahamas ohio indirectly attributed total civilian damage determined approximately dollars add estimated million damage dollars space military facilities kennedy space center cape air force station florida total damage estimated billion dollars making fourth hurricane united_states history time hurricane andrew time adjusted inflation seventh hurricane lower united_states flooding reported pittsburgh pennsylvania minor flooding happened banks rivers damage associated river tributaries bahamas island chain lost power hours storm damage occurred downed trees wooden homes percent non native australian pine experienced damage primarily snapping salt spray noted feet water flooded international airport bahamas estimated industry losses million dollars cool season vegetable entire banana crop lost crop significantly impacted wind damage entire fruit crop lost similar reasons corn crop long_island completely lost significant losses experienced florida near point landfall structures destroyed ocean barrier island limited extent damage far exceeded hurricane wind damage citrus led near total loss near coast east central florida melbourne lesser damage farther west basin hurricane citrus losses totaled billion dollars significant tree damage reported golf courses average trees experiencing damage course areas florida received inches rain system moved slowly state heavy rains caused large develop interstate closed highway traffic similar hurricane earlier month florida citrus crops took large amounts damage caused heavy damage large kennedy space center thousand foot aluminum panels clad building caused damage dollars damage significantly greater external fuel tanks space shuttle building undamaged space shuttle discovery hangar power total damage space military facilities florida reported million dollars orlando florida theme parks closed sunday time closed hurricane second time month georgia dropped significant rain florida georgia alabama passage tropical depression georgia dumped inches rain state caused schools counties georgia winds miles hour gusts miles hour led downing tree branches power lines point september total residences power significant crop damage seen particularly cotton crops average percent crops lost carolinas flooding reported mid atlantic northeast states particularly strip induced rainfall produced inches rain areas western north_carolina warm tropical air mountains flooding near north_carolina caused major break water distribution system leaving city water days significant crop damage seen north_carolina reported million crop damage spawned tornadoes florida far north virginia shy single storm tornado record set hurricane power outages affected million people airports closed storm canada extratropical cyclone passed southern ontario storm dropped inches washing roads causing localized flooding quebec new_brunswick newfoundland rainfall smashed time rainfall records hour period rain fell hour period ottawa train line halted landslide railroad corridor major roads ottawa inches water locally chest high million million usd damage reported ontario aftermath bahamas hurricane impact entire archipelago september teams clear roadways tree debris utilities attempted restore power water family islands surveyed september noted major damage occurred island group telecommunications restored island chain hours september electricity restored half lost power western sections remained power hurricane significantly impacted island crop expected late loss storm florida aftermath storm colleges school districts florida remained closed president declared florida federal disaster area kennedy space center restore complete work force september relief operations lack gasoline ice water area total members national_guard helped recovery efforts soon storm left florida peninsula residents areas impact storm water order lack electricity area water systems churches prepared meals power food federal employees granted helped law enforcement cleanup thousands portable generators sent state home improvement stores installed blue damaged roofs statewide damage florida citrus crop caused orange rise cents pound georgia carolinas september southern thirds georgia declared disaster president bush state lost percent crop led price rise late october lost peach trees expected lower output increase peach prices disaster declaration northeast section south_carolina october september president bush declared counties north_carolina disaster area making eligible million dollars public assistance removed exhibit midway fair trout lost storm armstrong state fish red_cross volunteers distributed gallons water volunteers days determined needed million order buy willing businesses homes retirement effects united_states retired spring atlantic hurricane replaced season request france meeting removed rotating cyclone lists hurricane season wasn destructive destruction caused united_states warrant retirement merit | Hurricane Frances | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
16284_HurricaneEdna | deadly destructive major hurricane impacted united_states east_coast september atlantic hurricane season hurricanes strike massachusetts year hurricane carol fifth tropical cyclone storm season fourth hurricane second major hurricane developed tropical wave september moving north northwest northern leeward_islands tropical depression turning west depression attained tropical storm status east puerto_rico strengthened reach hurricane status september storm rapidly intensified reached peak intensity mph north bahamas weakening category status near landfall massachusetts september transitioned extratropical cyclone atlantic_canada remnants dissipated northern atlantic caused fatalities lifetime tropical cyclone moderate damage caused rainfall induced flooding puerto_rico later brushed bahamas high waves affected coastline north_carolina resulted heaviest day rainfall new_york_city years strong waves cut remainder long_island highway deaths state million crop damage widespread evacuations southern new_england hurricane carol struck area days prior strong winds caused extensive power outages people including nearly hurricane history maine hurricane caused flooding washed roads rail lines deaths new_england maine later high winds severely damaged crops atlantic_canada meteorological history originated easterly tropical wave modern research estimated spawned tropical depression east caribbean_sea september low pressure area observed real time days later september situated puerto_rico bahamas near disturbance ship reported heavy wind gusts mph additionally island puerto_rico experienced torrential rainfall association storm operationally system recognized organized tropical cyclone september listed atlantic hurricane database achieving tropical storm intensity early september proceeded west northwestward bypassing hispaniola north september strengthened minimal hurricane present day saffir initially small storm terms physical size hurricane steadily intensified day reconnaissance aircraft flew storm frequently observations cyclone structure center circulation passed near september strengthened category major hurricane broadly curving northward reconnaissance flights indicated evolving eye approximately diameter overall circulation increased size banding features defined storm reached peak winds mph maintained days reconnaissance data times inconsistent inaccurate leading suspicious unlikely storm track cause errors attributed radar information midday september tracking nearly north minimum central barometric pressure fell mbar inhg believed leveled shortly radius hurricane force winds increased storm convection concentrated right center confirmed lack data approaching weak frontal boundary spread overcast conditions north north_carolina september located south cape_hatteras passing east early day hurricane accelerated northeast began deteriorate weaken closely following recent track hurricane carol approached new_england diverged carol track eastern coast instead moving inland weather reporting stations reported rapid clearing storm gained latitude heavy rain gusty winds new_england september passed directly weakening category status surface weather analysis depicted central pressure mbar inhg subsequently tracked east maine storm continued northeastward atlantic_canada transitioned extratropical cyclone exact time transition unknown storm extratropical remnants northern atlantic crossing eastern canada noted september preparations advance storm hurricane warnings issued parts bahamas south florida winds hurricane force expected farther north storm warnings posted south_carolina maine coast north_carolina gale force winds high tides expected residents advised precautions new_york_city considered miracle strike area directly storm predicted severe hurricanes history hours storm struck received calls highest volume company recorded area residents evacuated homes early september businesses closed westerly rhode_island businesses providence flooded hurricane carol prepared flooding beach homes closed summer season hundreds people lived southern new_england coast evacuated threatened areas evacuated including connecticut families left homes alerted residents remain indoors drivers stay highways coast connecticut bus train service halted state emergency declared mail service canceled areas september navy ordered evacuation hundreds warships aircraft planes evacuated rhode_island massachusetts red_cross shelters opened hurricane carol days prior reopened provide food officers fort sent trucks blankets generators areas expected struck storm advance warning credited lower death toll carol impact west_indies september bulletin san_juan puerto_rico reported extensive flood inducing rainfall western southern coasts island precipitation fell day period easternmost islands bahamas including experienced gale force winds high seas united_states path near north_carolina east carol winds blew mph shore accompanied strong surf fatalities major property damage resulted storm tides norfolk virginia slightly normal storm passage east winds moderate strength peripheral rainfall maryland delaware eased drought conditions coastal new_jersey northwesterly winds reached mph received rainfall north long_island suffered moderate strong winds blowing north peak weather_bureau station new_york_city recorded mph winds midday september rainfall reached city day years storm cut point eastern long_island height prompting temporarily relocate families rainfall amounted crop damage new_york estimated million people died city highway deaths struck new_england moving quickly northeast mph struck eastern massachusetts east hurricane carol struck week prior hurricane force winds affected coastline peak gusts mph martha offshore massachusetts mph offshore rhode_island coast wind gusts peaked mph massachusetts high winds caused widespread power outages including nearly storm surge reached massachusetts coast causing flooding heavy boating damage west lesser coastal flooding heavy rainfall previously wet conditions caused urban stream flooding rainfall peaked damage connecticut rhode_island mainly areas affected streets washed rivers rose flood stage damage heaviest maine estimated million hurricane state history strong wind gusts reaching mph heavy rainfall peaking extended state considered heaviest rains state years rivers reached normal levels causing flooding washing roads reached peak level spring snow melt flooding entered affected fields covered bridges floods washed bridge construction addition winds downed trees blocked widespread roads caused power outages state washed roads rail lines cut state rest new_england trapped car deep waters required rescue boat stranded family rescued seven hours unity child killed deaths state related cars swept away floods deaths new_england including maine united_states damage estimated damage carol primarily strongest winds occurring time highest tides track farther east new_england people lost power massachusetts atlantic_canada rapidly losing characteristics tropical cyclone traversed central new_brunswick contrast smaller compact hurricane juan struck atlantic_canada larger storm strong winds extending hundreds miles center pressure gradient focused east storm mainland nova_scotia brought approximately million board feet timber trees storm destroyed comparable juan effects widespread locally severe sustained winds reached mph mph halifax intense winds downed power telephone lines destroyed structural collapse killed man livestock lost region damage property included fallen chimneys toppled church roof failures apartment building undergoing construction destroyed approximately million apple crops live lost debris blocked streets province road washed damage nova scotia totaled million aftermath declared states emergency new_brunswick storm dropped rain produced winds mph wind damage significant nova scotia evident structures utility lines theatre destroyed people injured area storm flooded streets salmon valued lost total damage province estimated million power outages reported montreal aftermath maine counties declared states emergency storm sent crew workers trucks maine assist restoring power power quickly restored places outages severe carol time history delivered storm primary roads opened days storm rural areas rail lines took longer repair temporary travel ban emergency vehicles maine washed roads affecting densely populated portions state struck day governor race republican democratic election politicians commented suppressed turnout result storm benefit state democrat won governorship ultimately won election close race saw lower turnout likely suppressing rural republican turnout survey described damage tremendous president declared portions maine disaster area allocated federal funding relief president authorized additional aid rhode_island massachusetts additional damage severity storm retired usage years reintroduced season hurricane conference proposed names carol permanently retired importance research community despite proposal added naming list ultimately unused | Hurricane Edna | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
16309_1960Texastropicalstorm | texas tropical storm texas tropical storm brought severe localized flooding southeastern texas june tropical cyclone tropical storm annual season system developed area showers thunderstorms june initially tropical depression strengthened estimated reached tropical storm status june early following day storm peaked winds mph later day landfall near texas intensity storm weakened slowly moved dissipating illinois june texas storm dropped inches precipitation considerable flooding occurred areas south eastern texas state houses sustained flood damage counties addition numerous major highways closed including portions routes highways arkansas buildings damaged high winds flooding state resulted deaths drowning light moderate rainfall recorded states damage minimal storm tropical cyclone record state kentucky dropping inches overall fatalities attributed storm million usd damage reported meteorological history late june large mass deep convection developed gulf_of_mexico reconnaissance flight system june indicate closed circulation weather stations mexico reported circulation estimated tropical depression season developed utc june early june barometric pressures texas significantly decreased indicated tropical cyclone moving generally northward shortly reconnaissance flight depression indicated winds mph barometric pressure mbar inhg plane flown intense convection depression gradually strengthened utc june reached tropical storm status texas airborne radars radar indicated curved convective banding associated storm wall cloud reported reported cloud center late june storm intensified slightly peaked winds mph early june tropical storm landfall near texas moving inland storm quickly weakened tropical depression following hours depression executed small cyclonic loop southern texas july depression accelerated north northeast eventually dissipated northern illinois july utc impact texas towns texas considered worst disaster hurricane waves produced storm damaged fishing piers shrimp boat capsized killing people addition ship beached tides measured feet mean water levels sustained winds reached mph gusts mph reported tropical storm force winds sustained winds mph gusts reaching mph heavy rainfall reported peaking inches result water inches reported homes businesses boys drowned swept flood waters city harbor inches fell reported water large amounts precipitation portions routes highways rainfall totals houston area peaked inches height storm fourth streets houston flooded subdivisions city significantly affected flooding blown roof house water caused roof collapse dining room living room injured killed people evacuated places poor drainage low lying areas houses affected flooding damaged estimates reached million addition people drowned flood waters houston following storm town requested aid united_states navy later blankets sent helicopters trucks schools opened shelters flood refugees sent water teams areas affected storm shots addition declared disaster area overall storm caused million fatalities state texas gulf_coast united_states light moderate rainfall reported states mississippi louisiana states affects minimal rainfall generally inches north texas state oklahoma precipitation light peaking inches storm brought moderate heavy rainfall arkansas state reported inches precipitation areas inches reached flood stage children drowned near car occupying swept fell ditch near high winds damaged buildings tennessee state reported precipitation generally inches heavy rainfall reported kentucky peaking inches making tropical cyclone history state light precipitation reported illinois indiana missouri states experienced inches rain storm dropped rainfall far north michigan wisconsin states precipitation generally light exceed inches rainfall totals reached inches inches wisconsin michigan respectively | 1960 Texas tropical storm | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
16477_HurricaneEarl(1998) | hurricane earl hurricane earl short lived category hurricane caused moderate damage formed poorly organized tropical disturbance southwest gulf_of_mexico late august tracking northeast storm quickly intensified hurricane september landfall early day near florida rapidly tracking atlantic_canada extratropical remnants earl significantly intensified passing newfoundland september remnants absorbed hurricane days later moderate beach erosion occurred coasts louisiana mississippi alabama florida waves reached florida nearly homes damaged destroyed severe flooding caused storm surge heavy rains main cause damage state offshore men drowned boat capsized storm minor tornado outbreak took place relation earl florida georgia south_carolina north_carolina tornado south_carolina killed person completely destroying occupants home people killed earl damages million usd million usd meteorological history hurricane earl originated strong tropical wave moved west coast africa august august weak area low pressure developed wave developed convective activity present tracked lesser antilles caribbean_sea strong wind shear produced outflow hurricane development system remained defined satellites easily followed low pressure gulf_of_mexico august storm sufficiently organized national_hurricane_center nhc classify tropical depression time depression located roughly halfway mexico operationally nhc immediately classified system tropical storm earl based hurricane hunter reconnaissance mission found flight level winds mph corresponding surface winds mph existence multiple circulation centers initial movement storm uncertain forecasters anticipated general northward movement post season analysis determined system intensified tropical storm earl located miles south southwest new_orleans initial advisories earl relocated center circulation times focusing true circulation center september storm began consolidate reconnaissance flights finding elongated center surface winds mph moderate wind shear convective development western portion outflow areas storm improved leading development northwest track fully identified time mid ridge located florida strengthened remaining disorganized earl continued intensify center circulation located close deep convection nhc stated fifth advisory storm earl appear fully tropical lack organization utc september earl intensified hurricane despite having structure wind field storm strongest winds located southeast center hours hurricane earl intensified category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale observation based flight level winds mph corresponded surface winds mph storm feature eye partial eyewall central barometric pressure continued fall despite fact storm beginning weaken utc september central pressure decreased mbar hpa inhg winds decreased mph earl neared landfall cloud tops significantly warmed indicating weakening overall structure storm organized utc september hurricane earl landfall near florida winds mph shortly landfall storm weakened tropical storm rapidly accelerated quickly underwent extratropical transition time nhc issued final advisory earl hours later earl finished transition continued rapidly track entering atlantic_ocean remnants earl began intensify effects zone relatively cool sea surface temperatures near atlantic_canada prevented tropical development hour span earl rapidly intensified central barometric pressure decreased mbar hpa inhg mbar hpa inhg time system landfall eastern newfoundland sustained winds intensified mph september remnants earl significantly weakened soon absorbed larger extratropical cyclone associated remnants hurricane preparations earl tracked northeastern gulf_of_mexico september hurricane warning issued coastal areas mississippi cameron louisiana additionally hurricane watches extended florida texas edges warning respectively early day tropical storm warning issued areas mississippi florida response eastward movement hurricane hurricane watch warning discontinued areas west louisiana additionally hurricane warning extended eastward florida tropical storm warning issued east florida tropical storm watch declared areas cameron louisiana hours later hurricane warning extended eastward mouth watches warnings discontinued areas west mississippi structure hurricane earl tropical storm warning issued far south florida keys continuing uncertainty track earl prompted issuance hurricane watch tropical storm warning areas mississippi louisiana including city new_orleans earl landfall florida watches warnings discontinued relation storm offshore oil natural gas evacuated proximity earl estimated workers evacuated onshore offshore storm forced florida residences evacuate especially people living barrier islands florida gulf_coast air_force jets sent oklahoma protect storm mandatory evacuation issued residents barrier islands florida coast risk substantial flooding briefly mandatory evacuation order september reasons lifting order unknown state parks florida panhandle closed highways thousands residents tourists evacuating barrier islands louisiana coastline voluntary evacuation orders given state emergency declared portions southeast louisiana tides relation storm forecast reach emergency shelters opened schools closed areas new_orleans shut estimated people evacuated inland areas louisiana texas work crews worked quickly clear garbage streets picked trash cans avoid possible problems drains alabama mississippi coasts schools closed storm impact southeast united_states hurricane earl killed people caused million usd million usd damages florida ahead hurricane earl landfall florida tornadoes spawned outer bands storm tornado touch brief caused known damage second tornado rated caused moderate damage homes buildings construction path minute span brief tornadoes touched areas causing minor tree damage hours later strong tornado touched tornado damaged cars businesses mobile home fire station tornado caused million damages injured person tornado damaged homes leaving damages high waves estimated caused boat coast drowning occupants making landfall florida early september earl produced storm surge coastal communities torrential rains peaking fell florida panhandle significant beach erosion recorded extensive damage occurred structures damaged flooding destroyed upwards water flooded homes estimated residents lost power storm florida officials temporarily shut numerous major roadways including state road high water portions roads coastal destroyed beach erosion homes damaged high winds estimated people lost power county storm port joe earl storm surge inundated businesses caused water main break facility storm surge damaged homes businesses led temporary closure lighthouse destroyed storm people stranded washed main access route town homes businesses damaged high winds flooding severe flooding coastal caused significant damage communities county officials reported structures damaged earl homes destroyed damaged flooding person injured struck lightning september strongest tornado spawned earl florida touched rated tornado tracked destroying homes damaging trees power lines downed people injured destroyed homes damages tornado amounted hurricane earl killed people caused million usd million usd florida southeastern louisiana moderate beach erosion occurred tides reached mean sea level rainfall relatively light peaking outer bands earl affected state highest winds occurred coast sustained winds reaching mph gusts reaching mph venice louisiana minimal damage resulted storm louisiana monetary losses amounting losses large scale evacuation oil natural gas estimated million dollars earl limited impacts mississippi areas immediate coast recording tropical storm force wind gusts alabama earl produced moderate rainfall areas georgia state line receiving despite center earl passing close state winds recorded mph resulting scattered power outages downed trees portions alabama state route temporarily shut debris covering road damages state amounted ahead earl onshore flow related storm produced swells georgia coast causing significant damage marina sustained damage event docks destroyed boats damaged destroyed damages marina boats amounted million heavy rains fell central areas state highest amounts nearing earl rapidly weakened landfall highest winds georgia reached mph numerous trees power lines downed resulting scattered power outages georgia estimated people lost power earl streets flooded rains resulting traffic accidents tornado spawned earl georgia rated scale tornado tracked estimated width tornado destroyed mobile homes business severely damaged additional mobile homes caused damage seven people injured tornado damages amounted major highways temporarily closed high water debris covering road numerous homes sustained damage fallen trees counties damages earl amounted million georgia extratropical remnants continued tracking carolinas late september sustained winds south_carolina reached mph mph widespread rainfall generally amounting fell areas previously saturated triggered minor flooding roads inland isolated amounts rain fell tornado related earl touched located tornado rated briefly ground dissipated second tornado touch state strongest relation earl rated tornado tracked destroying homes damaging mobile home flipped air completely destroyed hit ground instantly killing home numerous trees uprooted snapped path tornado killed person injured caused damages brief tornado touched hours later damaging roof barn trees dissipating damaging tornado spawned earl wide tornado struck subdivision near tornado track homes destroyed damaged people sustained injuries tornado damages amounted million recovering hurricane remnants earl produced widespread rain north_carolina triggering flooding upwards fell localized areas causing small streams overflow banks roads shut flooding cars washed roads height floods charlotte roads flooded severely damaged damaged earl high winds storm damaged temporary protective measures allowing rain flood interior building causing water damage structure materials inside installed stabilize beach damaged storm resulting significant beach erosion short lived tornadoes touched north_carolina earl damaged mobile homes overturned sheds destroyed porch injuries resulted tornado damage amounted second stronger tornadoes rated touched seconds destroyed home severely damaged neighboring home according eye witness reports tornado lifted home ground home broke apart fell ground initial tropical disturbance passed yucatán_peninsula august bands south earl continued rainfall southeast mexico early september highest rainfall total reported precipitation fell extratropical remnants earl produced strong winds heavy rains newfoundland nova scotia september sustained winds recorded mph rains totaled newfoundland nova scotia rainfall peaked highest recorded total newfoundland reached northwestern areas island aftermath september president bill_clinton approved disaster counties florida bay franklin gulf taylor counties approved residents designated counties eligible receive federal funding months following storm september received auto claims affected region partial damage claims received auto claims florida claims georgia additionally nationwide reported claims filed florida following impacts hurricane earl later state florida undertook recovery project restore eroded beaches panhandle coast october provided million funds repair damaged destroyed roads florida december additional million provided repair funds allocated million repair damage hurricane earl training naval ports florida senate provided emergency funds hurricane earl victims end disaster declaration provided million public assistance disaster | Hurricane Earl (1998) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
16544_TropicalStormArlene(2005) | tropical storm tropical storm unusually large early forming tropical storm forming atlantic hurricane season storm season active record tropical formed near honduras june moved northwards crossed western cuba june strengthened hurricane strength making final landfall florida panhandle day storm weakened continued north united_states extratropical june responsible death minor damages meteorological history early season nearly months earlier storm formation low pressure area formed persisted north honduras despite significant shear low managed tropical depression june north honduras depression began head north western cuba day large poorly organized system influence heavy shear official forecasts national_hurricane_center emphasized route storm uncertain despite uncertainty official forecasts highly accurate predicting storm track shear dropped depression strengthened tropical storm june produced precipitation wide area reported tropical storm force winds heavy rain statute miles east center crossed western tip cuba morning june mph winds tropical unusual structure life large circulation containing numerous small centers rotating larger opposed inner convective core tropical storm entered gulf_of_mexico strengthened peak strength mph winds official forecast time called intensification minimal hurricane strength occur instead weakened result dry air entering circulation storm landfall west pensacola florida afternoon june mph winds precipitation wind storm located north east center effects storm land long landfall intense june storm hit location strong tropical storm season weakened tropical depression later day managed persist tropical system moved north united_states system finally extratropical june northeast flint michigan absorbed larger system day preparations tropical storm warnings issued western cuba landfall cuba june cuba tropical storm watch issued gulf_coast louisiana indian pass florida tropical storm warning issued stretch coast slightly east area covered preceding watch hurricane watch issued central section region turned hurricane warning louisiana indian pass fears strengthening hurricane strength warnings reduced canceled hours second landfall florida governor issued state emergency days storm final landfall recovery teams deployed area evacuation order issued areas south including officials issued voluntary evacuation low line areas mobile homes opened shelter shelters special needs shelter opened days prior landfall oil platforms evacuated cumulative production loss caused evacuation storm totalled yearly production approximately million barrels stopped accounted daily production june impact cuba june tropical storm produced heavy rains western areas cuba leading school cities area impacted rainfall previously suffering severe drought moisture brought helped alleviate dry conditions upwards rain expected fall storm possibly triggering flooding mudslides united_states death attributed woman caught rip current florida far center circulation florida florida keys produced wind gusts mph causing wind damage homes lower key storm caused storm surge feet normal waves surge caused flooding roads damage florida keys totaled usd florida panhandle storm dropped heavy rainfall peaking inches florida making landfall caused storm surge feet moderate beach erosion occurred storm surge strong waves caused moderate severe damage roads panhandle strong winds caused power outages people washington storm spawned weak tornado florida causing minor damage mile path damage panhandle totaled million usd million alabama making landfall storm produced storm tides feet height minor beach erosion occurred dropped moderate heavy rainfall alabama higher totals inches west interstate inches rain fell hour period mobile area roads temporarily impassable flooding road completely washed away wind speeds mph wind gusts mph existed winds downed trees power lines leaving thousands power hours storm following path similar hurricane months earlier trees damaged downed completely addition homes experienced light wind damage outer bands storm caused numerous funnel clouds tornadoes reported overall damage light amounting million usd heavy rainfall georgia forced multiple residents evacuate rising flood water numerous creeks rivers northern portion state overflowed tropical caused light rainfall southeastern mississippi typically inches effects generally minimal indiana remnants dropped heavy rainfall peaking inches indianapolis inches fell international airport rainfall storm typical june rainfall level spawned tornadoes tornado developed southwest june tornado damaged buildings trees mile path total damage amounting usd outer rainbands developed tornado south indianapolis downing tree limbs remnants combined non tropical system caused heavy rainfall new_york locations reporting inches precipitation hour period rainfall collected streams rivers officials calling year flood flash flooding caused damaged roads flooding forced evacuate homes numerous houses damaged strong winds downed trees power lines causing scattered power outages damage totaled million usd | Tropical Storm Arlene (2005) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
16624_TropicalStormDebby(1994) | tropical storm tropical storm weak costly tropical cyclone affected lesser antilles september fourth named tropical storm atlantic hurricane season developed september east barbados landfall early september producing heavy rainfall tropical storm force wind gusts rains caused flooding landslides damaging half island banana plantations villages isolated roads bridges damaged damage totaled million usd nearby damaged crops fisheries crossing strongest thunderstorms located north east center wind shear station martinique reported hurricane force winds people island lost power entering eastern caribbean_sea attained peak winds mph continued wind shear caused storm dissipate september puerto_rico person died high waves storm caused power outages flooding dominican_republic path killed people meteorological history origins tropical storm tropical wave moved coast africa september september satellite images indicated vigorous tropical wave intense convection midway africa encountering northwesterly vertical wind shear convection markedly decreased weakened following day september shear dropped post analysis indicate sixth tropical depression season developed september utc east barbados operationally classified tropical depression hours later early september satellite imagery indicated surface circulation north barbados time national_hurricane_center nhc initiated advisories increasing organization tropical depression prompted reconnaissance aircraft investigation reported flight level winds mph intense northeast center flight estimated surface winds mph indicated depression intensified tropical storm ongoing wind shear removed thunderstorms circulation utc september storm landfall winds mph organized satellite imagery stations martinique nearby ships reported storm intensified eastern caribbean_sea peak strength mph utc winds known storm active time peak intensity nhc operationally estimated winds mph storm continued quickly west northwest affected strong wind shear maintaining strong winds reconnaissance flight september observe closed circulation result estimated dissipated utc day south puerto_rico remnants continued west diminished mexico september clouds spread gulf_of_mexico preparations impact advisory issued governments barbados issued tropical storm warnings addition issued flood warning developed nhc recommended tropical storm warning issued martinique government officials issued heavy rain warning instead affected barbados passed island north producing winds mph southwest barbados minor roof damage north storm damaged roads caused power outages combination winds heavy rains damaged acres acres acres root crops acres tree crops damage crops fisheries estimated million million usd storm paid claims country amounting million usd tropical storm struck wind gusts island reached mph damage path heaviest island storm affected produced heavy rainfall thunderstorms hour period caused flooding rivers low lying areas high rainfall totals wrecked houses forcing people evacuate shelters roadways washed covered landslides bridges destroyed severely damaged limited access villages island landslides affected town saint heavy rains covered international airport floods reached waist deep levels town residents rescued boat storm damaged half banana plantations island towns lost access water supplies prompted governments martinique provide fresh water country overall injuries deaths deaths landslides storm prisoners escaped jail reports looting capital city storm damaged ward evacuated hospital scheduled reconstruction effects provided new assessment rebuilding damage estimated million million usd storm paid claims crop damage country totaling million million usd largest event year history insurance claims disasters government responded damage repairing damaged buildings bridges crops removing major rivers moving station southeastern martinique reported minute sustained winds mph gust mph observation provided basis peak intensity storm active strongest winds known time minute wind mph gust mph half island experienced precipitation highest rainfall total island high rains caused flooding island woman drowned flooded river washed away car high winds downed trees covered roads damage banana crop people lost power storm active nasa satellite fired storm measure cloud heights experiment moved caribbean_sea tropical storm warning issued puerto_rico high winds spread puerto_rico reported peak wind gust mph winds downed trees power lines island caused isolated roof house damage high seas entered coastal homes prevented ferry passage cabo puerto_rico high waves swept away men fishing coast injured killed later tropical storm warning issued southern coasts dominican_republic haiti dissipated remnants maintained strong winds station dominican_republic reported gust mph september storm downed power lines leaving hundreds homes electricity contributing deaths expressway rivers flooded country | Tropical Storm Debby (1994) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
16827_TropicalStormGrace(2003) | tropical storm grace tropical storm grace weak tropical storm struck texas atlantic hurricane season eleventh tropical depression seventh tropical storm season grace weakest storm season august storm developed long track tropical wave western gulf_of_mexico grace remained disorganized lifetime upper level low west weak storm moved northwestward landfall southeastern texas grace quickly weakened land dissipated september merged cold texas storm dropped heavy rainfall causing minor flash flooding damage cold combined remnants storm dropped moderate heavy rainfall texas mid-atlantic worst flooding occurred indianapolis record rainfall affected homes despite rainfall damage minimal path meteorological history strong tropical wave accompanied low pressure system moved coast africa august moved quickly westward organized developing banding features outflow near convection wave nearly developed tropical cyclone august fast forward motion low level circulation deep convection wave entered area dry air central atlantic_ocean late august convection dissipated system august convection increased wave passed lesser antilles strong southwesterly upper level wind shear prevented development tropical wave moved caribbean_sea developed deep convection favorable conditions august wave crossed yucatán_peninsula developed surface low pressure area 29th gulf_of_mexico convection continued organize tropical wave developed august located miles east southeast texas depression moved northwest intensified tropical storm grace hours forming despite increase winds center circulation remained broad having difficulty center addition upper level low located texas produced shear western portion system limited outflow east forecasters predicted upper level low weaken allowing possibility grace intensify mph tropical storm warm waters upper level low remained place continued produce shear system new center circulation reformed miles north original center landfall near southwestern portion august minimal tropical storm grace quickly weakened tropical depression land turning northeastward oklahoma depression absorbed cold preparations hours forming officials issued corpus texas local national_weather_service offices requested voluntary evacuation western including coastal areas counties residents warnings local emergency management officials predicted tides feet normal coastal flooding impact grace produced moderate amounts rainfall path peaking southern texas storm later merged cold later dropped heavy rainfall mid west united states addition impact united_states outer rainbands grace caused light rainfall northern south central united states making landfall tropical storm grace produced light storm surge feet texas wind gusts peaked mph sustained winds mph locations closer storm landfall reported tropical storm force winds exception galveston recorded mph wind gust rainfall moderate heavy eastern texas peaking inches outer bands grace spawned south western tip prompting issuance tornado warning dissipated moving onshore storm caused light beach erosion little occurred erosion caused hurricane month prior near coast high tides storm flooded piers bulkheads low lying areas inland heavy rainfall lead flash flooding covering roads entering houses overall damage minor totaled usd usd oklahoma moisture storm combined slow moving cold produced heavy rainfall state peaking inches normal precipitation inches flooding localized overall minimal near rainfall lead feet deep flooding highway forcing closure rainfall welcome state rainfall deficit tropical storm grace combined slow moving cold produced light moderate rainfall totals southern united_states including isolated locations louisiana mississippi reporting inches inches northeastern arkansas ohio valley missouri cold combined moisture remnants grace brought temporary relief severe drought producing light moderate rainfall inches southeastern portion state rainfall caused severe flooding resulting rescues people trapped vehicles moisture produced inches northern kentucky moisture remnants grace dropped heavy rainfall central indiana including record day total inches indianapolis locations received inches residents prepared sand bags prevent rivers creeks rising waters entered streets homes rapid rainfall indianapolis backed sewage system sending hundreds millions gallons sewage streets following state governor declared state emergency state local chapters arrived provide meals aid affected people remnants grace dropped moderate heavy rainfall eastward new_england locations extreme western maryland southeastern virginia received inches rain maryland recorded inches resulting flash flooding system produced inches rain new daily record damage maryland unknown | Tropical Storm Grace (2003) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
16875_HurricaneEmily(1987) | hurricane emily hurricane emily major hurricane develop average atlantic hurricane season forming tropical disturbance moved west coast africa september storm quickly attained hurricane status undergoing rapid intensification september storm attained peak intensity winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg storm weakened slightly category status making landfall dominican_republic weakening tropical storm emily rapidly tracked northeastward atlantic_ocean undergoing second phase rapid intensification passing directly bermuda september following day final public advisory national_hurricane_center issued storm transitioned extratropical cyclone brought heavy rains strong winds windward_islands september leaving numerous homes damaged severe losses banana industry losses islands amounted dominican_republic despite storm high intensity relatively moderate damage occurred people killed storm damages amounted million unexpected intensification storm led severe impact bermuda storm caused million damages injured people meteorological history hurricane emily originated tropical disturbance associated moved west coast africa september tracking westward low latitude system fluctuated organization development weakening deep convection weak outflow days september disturbance entered region sinking air factor tropical cyclone development days later system separated quickly developed tropical depression twelfth season located miles kilometers southeast barbados gradual intensification took place september attaining status tropical storm utc received emily storm tracked general west northwest direction edge strong subtropical ridge utc september center emily passed directly winds mph situated underneath anticyclone rapid intensification took place storm quickly tracked hispaniola hour span utc september utc september central barometric pressure storm dropped mbar hpa mbar hpa inhg winds increased mph equivalent high end category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale time peak intensity hurricane hunters recorded flight level winds mph unofficial pressure mbar hpa inhg slight weakening took place late september early september hurricane neared landfall utc eye emily tracked onshore dominican_republic strong category hurricane winds mph hours landfall hurricane weakened tropical storm emerged atlantic_ocean near haiti winds mph storm significantly slowed tracking eastern bahamas quasi stationary frontal system influenced emily moving generally north center circulation passed close september midday september system embedded mid latitude rapidly accelerated northeast national_hurricane_center anticipated emily undergo extratropical transition hours point forecast merge frontal system northeast storm unexpectedly underwent second phase rapid intensification september point reaching rate explosive intensification central pressure decreasing mbar hour utc emily attained hurricane intensity utc center passed directly bermuda winds mph soon storm reached secondary peak intensity winds mph minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg continued tracking northeast september following day increasing speed late september forward motion storm reached mph storm began undergo extratropical transition forward speed peaking mph highest forward motion recorded tropical cyclone interacting zone hurricane completed transition utc september resulting issuance final advisory storm preparations tropical storm emily quickly approached windward_islands september tropical storm warning issued barbados tropical storm watch declared martinique storm tracked islands watches warnings discontinued later day early september hurricane warning issued southern coast dominican_republic southern haiti including southwestern peninsula attaining major hurricane status hurricane warning declared northern haiti storm anticipated maintain hurricane intensity landfall later day hurricane watch issued southeastern bahamas turks islands watch later upgraded warning storm expected regain intensity bahamas following anticipation westerly track september hurricane watch issued northwestern bahamas later superseded warning hurricane warning declared eastern cuba early september watches warnings including bahamas discontinued emily moved atlantic_ocean september special advisory issued bermuda tropical storm force winds likely impact island following unexpected intensification special advisory issued stating hurricane force winds impact island day september advisory discontinued following storms passage later day islands schools businesses closed ahead storm dominican_republic roughly people evacuated santo domingo ahead storm storm tracked florida state officials advised residents prepare storm officials awareness stage hurricane preparation discussing possibility impact emily turks residents evacuated low lying areas shelters islands september issued information bulletin related tropical cyclone emily moving canadian offshore waters agency created month earlier warned potential heavy rainfall strong winds ocean southeast newfoundland impact aftermath tracking lesser antilles tropical storm emily brought heavy rains islands barbados high winds caused widespread roof damage downed trees power lines losses island reached banana industry sustained severe losses roughly crop destroyed schools island closed prior storm rain fell hours island causing flooding forced families evacuate homes damage island amounted mainly landslides outer bands emily produced moderate rainfall portions southwest puerto_rico peaking dominican_republic emily heavy rains caused widespread mudslides killing people person killed stepping downed power line estimated people left homeless aftermath storm upwards rain fell storm dominican_republic farming industry impacted particularly hard million losses occurring following storm hundreds volunteers dominican_republic assisted shelters helped officials clean affected areas red_cross deployed region assist left homeless storm emily caused million damage killed people emily passed haiti produced little damage loss life lack fatalities linked forest remaining mountains country estimated original size compared remaining bahamas emily produced winds mph rainfall storm expected strong passed bermuda caught guard mph winds cars boats affected houses experienced severe damage storm passage caused million damage island killed buildings lost roofs people injured winds excess mph local airport shut large portion roof blown storm cars boats flipped storm cruise ship carrying people slipped storm landfall officials bermuda cut power roughly island protect power grid unconfirmed reports tornadoes associated storm emily strongest hurricane hit bermuda season | Hurricane Emily (1987) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
17106_HurricaneFlorence(2006) | hurricane florence north_atlantic hurricane produce hurricane force winds island bermuda hurricane september seventh tropical storm second hurricane atlantic hurricane season florence developed tropical wave september unfavorable conditions system failed organize initially result storm grew unusually large size days florence encountered area lesser wind shear intensified hurricane september passed west bermuda northeastward september transitioned extratropical cyclone florence produced wind gusts mph bermuda caused power outages minor damage florence brought heavy rains newfoundland extratropical storm destroying house causing minor damage fatalities result hurricane meteorological history tropical wave moved coast africa august tracked slowly westward showed signs development days later august second tropical wave exited coast africa faster speed predecessor waves interacted september combined form large area disturbed weather convection increased system developed concentrated area convection conjunction defined low pressure area late september system maintained broad closed circulation convective organization classified tropical depression located midway africa tropical cyclone depression maintained multiple cloud common center banding features increased southwesterly wind shear lack defined circulation prevented initial strengthening dry air encountered depression developed slowly forecasters maintained considerable difficulty determining center circulation continued motion west northwest tracking southern periphery deep layer subtropical ridge north convection remained focused near outer periphery system overall organized continued steadily increase estimated depression intensified tropical storm florence september located miles east northeast attaining tropical storm status maximum sustained winds fluctuated days mph mph large size florence overall wind field reached diameter miles radius maximum winds reached miles september defined cloud evident thin rainbands developing southeast northwest result hurricane forecasters anticipated florence develop significantly attain major hurricane status convection gradually migrated closer center storm forecasters detect defined center circulation late september september convection developed west center time duration florence failed intensify wind field increased miles diameter led difficulties environment favored strengthening storm tracked area water temperatures light shear system maintained large low level cyclonic abundant convection early september storm consisted elongated cloud pattern tropical cyclone later day anticyclone developed florence storm began consolidate center western large cyclonic envelope began strengthen steadily turned northwest early september eye began developing round central dense overcast center shortly florence attained hurricane status located miles south bermuda turned north north northeast break subtropical ridge eyewall open north favorable conditions led forecasters predict florence passing near bermuda strong category hurricane inner core convection ragged looking satellite imagery based reports hurricane_hunters estimated hurricane attained peak winds mph late september subsequent erosion eyewall hurricane weakened september passed miles west bermuda winds mph overall cloud pattern slightly better organized florence briefly strengthened encountering increased upper level winds cooler waters dry air wrapping southern periphery cyclone eroded deep convection early september cloud shield displaced north center frontal like features began form continued lose tropical characteristics september florence transitioned extratropical cyclone miles south southwest newfoundland initially maintaining hurricane force winds extratropical remnant passed near turning east northeast september winds weakened gale force storm executed broad cyclonic half loop southwest iceland subsequent days turning west extratropical remnants florence absorbed east greenland developing extratropical cyclone south preparations government bermuda issued hurricane watch island september followed tropical storm warning september replaced hurricane warning september coinciding storm strengthening hurricane intensity government urged potentially impacted citizens preparations storm bought supplies local hardware stores residents installed storm boat owners moved safer locations emergency shelter prepared island prior arrival storm officials canceled bus ferry service closed schools government offices day impact closed impact hurricane florence produced strong swells dangerous surf conditions northern lesser antilles puerto_rico hispaniola bermuda later duration tight pressure gradient florence high pressure system southeastern canada produced strong winds rough waves east_coast united_states hurricane caused strong swells rough ocean conditions including rip currents bahamas atlantic canada south_carolina high waves produced severe beach erosion beaches passing short distance west produced strong winds island sustained winds peaked mph elevation feet gusts reached mph parish elevation feet winds knocked trees power lines leaving homes businesses electricity peak storm powerful winds damaged houses including destroying roofs blew windows island people injured flying glass required hospital care rainfall island reached inches bermuda international airport possible tornado southampton parish downed trees caused light property damage bermuda zoo died falling branches peak storm police officials advised citizens remain indoors away harm reports looting territory island storm damage totaled usd shortly storm passed began restoring power hours peak storm power restored homes businesses day storm remained electricity island storm damaged causeway island temporarily limiting traffic lane direction extratropical storm newfoundland florence produced powerful winds peaking mph moderate amounts rainfall inches flooding power outages reported isolated hurricane caused flight international airport trans canada ferry newfoundland eastern nova scotia strong winds destroyed house small newfoundland village residents agreed rebuild wrecked home family temporarily resided summer home family winds caused damage sides homes strong waves damaged roads boats | Hurricane Florence (2006) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
17154_TropicalStormDelta(2005) | tropical storm delta tropical storm delta late forming tropical storm atlantic hurricane season struck strong extratropical storm causing significant damage crossed morocco dissipating sixth tropical subtropical storm season making season record storms like late season storms developed extratropical low storm gradually gained tropical characteristics briefly subtropical storm november delta moved days moving extratropical passed north archipelago meteorological history november broad area eastward moving low pressure formed central atlantic_ocean miles southwest azores moved steadily eastward november november influence cold north low turned northeastward started develop central convection november non tropical low pressure system began gain tropical characteristics northward motion slowed stop late afternoon low transitioned subtropical storm stalled west southwest azores operationally national_hurricane_center considered storm gained tropical characteristics classified tropical storm post storm analysis storm convection organized central core system tropical storm november received delta eye like feature appeared near storm center times day larger scale deep layered cyclonic circulation embedded steered slow southward south southwesterly track strong wind shear prevented immediate development system added eastward component drift moving high shear environment november delta gained organization outflow convective banding increased eye feature defined eye signaled storm peak strength mph hurricane status official forecast time predicted delta strengthen minimal hurricane delta motion stalled reached southern base large cyclonic trough northern atlantic embedded maintaining intensity delta remained half day evening began slow southward drift mph maintaining intensity delta remained half day convection broke storm western early november decreased organization caused slight weakening maintaining intensity delta remained half day southward motion slowed weakening trend continued evening cooling cold tops wind shear exposed low level center storm southward motion stopped began moving east mph computer models suggested weakening tropical storm absorbed developing low west days later occur tropical storm delta began northeast delta accelerated northeast intensified reaching second peak hurricane strength november post storm analysis nhc noted possibility delta briefly reached hurricane strength day data conclusive justify upgrade hurricane status november neared lost tropical characteristics extratropical storm maintained winds near hurricane strength passed north islands night storm moved morocco early november rapidly weakened overland dissipating late day northwestern algeria preparations impact tropical storm delta arrival described historic event tropical cyclones extremely rare islands tropical warning systems place government issued general emergency advisory advised citizens stay indoors closed hundreds passengers duration storm suspended tuesday classes non university schools students shipping company suspended services linking islands island exposed road closed precaution delta caused considerable damage storm claimed nineteen lives caused total million million dollars damage archipelago eighteen died boat sank islands bodies found nineteenth man killed trying repair roof storm winds threw ladder islands hardest hit uprooted trees landslides reported peak gust recorded mph maximum gust mph patients evacuated safer building hospital torn free smashed building windows southern boat broke ties collided vessel sank passengers north airport stranded flights canceled witnessed parts new international terminal roof tear wind falling palm tree trunk snapped wind injured leg german tourist palm trees blown storms winds blew windows collapsed structural damage minimal metal plates board buildings island residents lost electricity lost telephone service vandalism looting reported loss power police arrests night hours roads closed islands landslides collapse old house massive tree famous geological features island god finger pointing sky millennium destroyed delta wind wave action shore hearing destruction natural monument man later found insane unsuccessfully tried kill stabbed members family remnants delta arrived morocco described normal atmospheric disturbance damage reported fact system welcomed farmers needed rain complete crops aftermath power grid substantially disrupted power company forced use temporary generators boost power sub stations far main grid generators poorly received local residents claimed affected noise pollution children elderly people respiratory problems suffered roughly million million allocated government relief reconstruction funds total million million repair infrastructure utilities million million agricultural relief million million home repairs severity crop losses farmers given grant government cover losses including tax break given residents suffered damage delta fishermen islands return remain port days storm disruption blamed reduction islands catch reaching effects political opposition challenged impact proved need island prepare emergency plan deal natural man disasters island municipalities emergency plan coordination entire island chain delta served highlight islands aging power grid prompting regional director general industry energy consider building power plant archipelago storm sparked vigorous debate island effects global climate change affect islands effects avoided | Tropical Storm Delta (2005) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
17204_GreatHurricaneof1780 | great hurricane great hurricane known great hurricane antilles disaster deadliest atlantic hurricane record people died lesser antilles storm passed october hurricane track strength unknown official atlantic hurricane database goes hurricane struck barbados winds possibly exceeding mph moving past martinique thousands deaths reported islands coming midst american revolution storm caused heavy losses british french fleets control area hurricane later passed near puerto_rico eastern portion hispaniola caused heavy damage near coastlines ultimately turned northeast observed october southeast atlantic_canada death toll great hurricane exceeds entire decades atlantic hurricanes estimates marginally higher hurricane second deadliest atlantic storm figures likely accurate hurricane disastrous atlantic hurricane season deadly storms occurring october meteorological history exact origin hurricane unknown probably developed hurricanes east atlantic_ocean early october system strengthened expanded tracked slowly westward began affecting barbados late october late october worst hurricane passed island early october hurricane turned north northwest kilometres east later night neared island martinique cyclone gradually weakened passed southwest early october subsequently struck island guadeloupe hitting guadeloupe hurricane turned west northwest passing kilometres southwest hurricane steadily neared puerto_rico paralleled southern coastline october closest point approach southwest portion island subsequently turned northwest hitting island passage making landfall near present day dominican_republic province late october reached atlantic_ocean passing kilometres east estimated northeast hurricane passed kilometres southeast bermuda october observed days later kilometres southeast newfoundland canada october strong winds high tides reported british province east florida northeastern portion present day florida modern historian suggests hurricane passed closer province previously thought possibility considered extension hurricane western caribbean_sea lack data exact track great hurricane unknown impact great hurricane began affecting barbados rain late october northwesterly winds increased day october hurricane began rage great fury noon continue great violence till clock morning 11th clock night demolished church rector family shelter began fall hours chancel fell family church chapel michael christ church churches totally destroyed churches severely injured demolition parish church chapel divine services continued boiling house rock hall estate buildings works blown lives lost dead brought church buried gardens private land ships bay broke impact arrived wind gradually backed westerly night peaked midnight wind speed returned normal october winds suggest eye storm passed north barbados hurricane produced violent winds people hear voices hurricane stripped bark trees left standing island strongest hurricanes strip bark trees cuban estimated phenomenon require rain winds miles hour winds destroyed house barbados hurricane destroyed forts island according british admiral 1st baron winds carried heavy cannons aloft feet people died barbados hurricane destroyed houses dutch ships wrecked rough waves strong storm tide struck fleet british admiral ship destroying city hospital lifted hurricane destroyed houses port island perished ships lost fleet frigates wrecked cuban coast disappeared trace sixth rate frigates wrecked martinique heavy loss life smaller vessels wrecked far worst losses british fleet squadron rear admiral caught sea hurricane coast ships line hands smashed coast fewer survivors lost remaining ships severely damaged fleet french ships involved american revolutionary war capsized result hurricane martinique soldiers drowned french losses ships line frigate hurricane produced foot storm surge martinique destroying houses died island high winds rains storm surge caused severe damage storm surge struck south coast guadeloupe caused considerable damage strong winds affected antigua island ships washed ashore dutch sea officer ship blown martinique hurricane reports damage martinique return reports houses destroyed sea water ruined merchandise left beach says situation bad french english islands speak dramatic death toll heavy damage reported southern puerto_rico primarily cabo severe damage occurred eastern region santo domingo hurricane later grounded ships near bermuda path hurricane killed people possibly high making deadliest hurricane atlantic hurricane history | Great Hurricane of 1780 | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
17242_HurricaneGladys(1964) | hurricane hurricane tropical cyclone caused minor impact east_coast united_states ninth named storm fifth hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed tropical wave located east lesser antilles september shortly strengthened tropical storm september abruptly intensified category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale early following day weakened slightly category hurricane late september late september storm rapidly strengthened peaking mph category hurricane began weakening following day curved northward september storm turned northwestward september briefly threatened east_coast united_states northeastward september moved rapidly atlantic_canada utc september extratropical centered nova scotia east_coast united_states produced light rainfall gusty winds storm surge coastal flooding reported north_carolina virginia high tides inundated homes buildings feet water small villages flooded highway state virginia death occurred man fatally struck throat debris tides effected mid-atlantic new_england atlantic_canada meteorological history tropical wave observed western africa september moved offshore vicinity following day utc september tropical depression developed centered halfway cape_verde lesser antilles later day reported heavy rain winds mph confirming existence tropical storm utc september hours later san_juan puerto_rico initiated advisories hurricane hunter plane flew afternoon september unable obtain wind data darkness reconnaissance flight storm september noted strengthened hurricane moving west northwestward mph records indicate time category hurricane winds reached mph early september weakened slightly category hurricane early september storm began rapidly intensify utc attained peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg storm later began weaken fell category hurricane early september time curved northward response weak trough early september weakened category hurricane rising atmospheric pressures north forced storm curve northwestward september later day weakened category hurricane storm posed threat east_coast united_states passed miles east cape_hatteras north_carolina deepening low pressure area region caused northeastward accelerated approached atlantic_canada transitioning extratropical cyclone utc september located nova scotia extratropical remnants continued northeastward newfoundland dissipated later september preparations strengthened atlantic_ocean forecasters predicted storm bring high surf areas far north north_carolina additionally suggested threatened northern florida storm similar path hurricane result residents coast advised remain alert small craft advisories issued september small craft advisories issued bahamas turned northwestward september forecasters issued hurricane watches north_carolina virginia mid-atlantic states gale warnings small craft advisories issued september massachusetts rhode_island rhode_island ships united_states_navy diverted precaution utc september gale warnings new_england lowered turned northeastward away coast small water craft advised remain port seas subsided impact united_states united_states produced high tides far south florida georgia hurricane effects south_carolina minimal center hurricane considerable distance coastline effects minor rainfall peaking inch storm tides feet normal upper coast south_carolina north_carolina large wind field produced tropical storm force winds near waves produced strong winds flooded highway leading away kill devil hills route inundated feet water near cape weather station recorded sustained winds mph gusts mph additionally tides area ranged feet normal abnormal tides heavy wave action flooded small villages leaving homes buildings feet water washed away grasses planted stabilize sand dunes wilmington sustained winds mph gusts mph reported tides feet normal high winds caused mobile home fall foundations blew television weather station norfolk virginia recorded gusts mph inches rainfall sustained winds mph precipitation total inches reported coastal sections southeastern virginia experienced tides feet normal resulting minor tidal flooding indirect fatality attributed man suffered fatal wounds throat flying debris high winds strong ocean currents produced beach erosion new_jersey new_york massachusetts rhode_island outer bands produced light rainfall peaking inches boy washed sea waves offshore rescued united_states_coast_guard servicemen dove water previous attempts rescue failed hurricane produced rough seas affected puerto_rico northern leeward_islands northern bahamas outer bands bermuda winds little damage reported atlantic_canada passed newfoundland mph extratropical storm damage reported ships took shelter precaution ships suffered damage including foreign | Hurricane Gladys (1964) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
17291_1987GulfCoasttropicalstorm | gulf_coast tropical storm gulf_coast tropical storm caused flooding gulf_coast united_states second tropical cyclone tropical storm atlantic hurricane season originated tropical wave gulf_of_mexico southeast texas august initially tropical depression cyclone moved north northwestward slightly intensified tropical storm later day august landfall galveston system weakened moving inland turned east later southeast briefly gulf august depression moved onshore second time florida dissipating eastern georgia august relatively weak nature system caused relatively little damage system dropped heavy rainfall peaking inches southern mississippi resulted flooding forced people evacuate homes feet water flash flooding reported states including alabama florida louisiana losses unnamed storm reached million usd person reported missing thrown overboard boat rough seas meteorological history july tropical wave emerged west coast africa atlantic_ocean tracking westward southern edge air layer feature associated large masses dry air little convective development took place following days near lesser antilles early august atmospheric conditions favorable development traveling caribbean_sea system increasingly organized mid level circulation formed shortly wave moved inland central_america august following day northern portion wave interacted cold core low gulf_of_mexico resulting formation low level circulation exhibiting tropical characteristics august following days system tracked general north northwest direction texas coastline aided anticyclone aloft outflow pronounced convection increased coverage intensity utc national_hurricane_center nhc estimated system developed tropical depression located miles south southeast galveston texas hours classified tropical depression convective structure system deteriorated sign weakening storm nearby oil indicated gradual increase winds later august reported tropical storm force winds winds greater mph nhc estimated depression strengthened tropical storm operationally winds considered related local convective activity storm considered tropical storm post storm analysis named officially classified unnamed tropical storm additionally strongest winds located away center circulation signature subtropical cyclones remaining relatively weak unnamed system attained peak winds mph making landfall texas coastline galveston utc august land storm weakened tropical depression neared texas louisiana border began gradual turn east southeast august central mississippi cyclone attained lowest barometric pressure mbar inhg august low emerged gulf_of_mexico crossing florida panhandle redevelopment took place brief time water making final landfall near florida following day depression gradually diminished losing identity eastern georgia august preparations impact system proximity land declared tropical depression subsequent intensity unnamed storm posed challenges forecasters illustrated limitations major concern national_hurricane_center operational forecasters noting possibility intensification tropical storm warning issued northern gulf_coast texas louisiana august prior gale warnings issued areas winds mph anticipated warning later discontinued august system moved inland weakened united_states_coast_guard advised ships seek harbor avoid large swells associated cyclone additionally non essential workers evacuated offshore august flash flood watches place portions mississippi alabama florida remnants unnamed system slowly moved region united_states damage tropical storm amounted million majority resulted flooding offshore woman reported missing thrown boat amidst rough seas produced storm system produced rainfall large southern states areas recording landfall texas system structure led relatively little rain falling state peaking parts louisiana streets left impassable high waters creating widespread traffic delays significant impact took place southern mississippi rainfall excess peaking caused significant flash flooding especially experienced record crest people forced evacuate rising water region homes inundated water columbia rain fell hours triggering flash floods washed away portion small dam east alabama pensacola florida roads closed left impassable high water additionally system spawned brief tornado damage resulted | 1987 Gulf Coast tropical storm | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
17408_HurricaneElla(1970) | hurricane second major hurricanes threaten texas atlantic hurricane season sixth tropical storm hurricane season developed september western caribbean_sea moved yucatán_peninsula tropical depression rapidly intensifying hurricane gulf_of_mexico initially hurricane forecast hit southern texas prompted evacuations hurricane warnings occurred month hurricane caused significant damage region ultimately turned west maintained track spared texas significant impact september moved ashore northeastern mexico state winds mph hurricane left death destroyed house weakened moving inland dissipated september meteorological history origins hurricane defined trough extended san archipelago florida early september tropical depression developed system september near north coast honduras moving northwestward depression failed strengthen striking yucatán_peninsula september south emerged gulf_of_mexico depression began intensify significantly hours later hurricane_hunters observed tropical storm prompted system named time storm started general curve west ridge north anticyclone aloft providing favorable conditions rapidly intensified hurricane hours emerging yucatán_peninsula initially uncertainty future track hurricane posed threat texas turned west intensification rate slowed hours final landfall center radar texas ridge north weakened slowed forward motion markedly quickly strengthened hours moving ashore winds increased mph mph making major hurricane category saffir simpson hurricane scale september hurricane landfall near south border barometric pressure mbar inhg major hurricanes strike atlantic coast mexico period rapidly weakened land dissipating early september western preparations impact tropical depression moved yucatán_peninsula produced wind gusts mph pressure mbar inhg moving west northwest weather_bureau issued hurricane watch entire texas coastline later upgraded hurricane warning gale warnings extending northward officials issued mandatory evacuation low lying areas shelter opened provide shelter residents mobile homes told leave homes area people affected area took extra precautions heavy damage left hurricane weeks hurricane increased surf texas coast wave heights observed result small craft recommended remain port ultimately reported storm surge texas waves high beaches precipitation light texas peaking observations northeastern mexico sparse wind gusts reached mph office noted potential rainfall occur mexico hurricane path heavy rainfall occurred portions northeastern mexico rainfall disrupted post storm rescue work rains prevented transportation relief goods including food medicine helicopters hurricane destroyed houses death girl stuck destroyed house hurricane san rivers flood stage | Hurricane Ella (1970) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
17671_TropicalStormArlene(1981) | tropical storm tropical storm rare season tropical cyclone hit cuba bahamas formation unusual originating tropical disturbance crossed caribbean_sea atlantic hurricanes develop manner tropical depression developed day tropical storm near weeks start hurricane season marked atlantic tropical storm hurricane alma moved northeastward life bringing rainfall locally gusty winds crossed cuba southeastern bahamas storm dissipated large non tropical storm absorbed reports deaths significant damage meteorological history origins cloud mass developed early system crossed central_america afternoon low level circulation evident near coast honduras convection initially disorganized preventing classification tropical cyclone late dvorak satellite intensity estimates began system time estimated tropical depression located near rare example atlantic depression forming disturbance originated eastern pacific tropical depression system evolved rapidly spiral band formed circulation based satellite imagery national_hurricane_center upgraded depression tropical storm shortly hurricane_hunters confirmed intensity reporting pressure inhg lifetime circulation located western edge deep convection strengthened slightly winds mph moved ashore eastern cuba early approached land convection weakening center maintained steady northeast path high pressure system north crossing eastern cuba circulation ill defined strengthening water considered possible reached open waters depression considered little likelihood redevelopment strong shear pushing convection far east center reconnaissance mission found winds briefly increased mph tropical storm strength located southeastern bahamas large convective band extending center thunderstorms dissipated winds dropped returned tropical depression status early depression absorbed advancing trough late day combined systems reorganized resembled having subtropical characteristics weakened preparations impact approaching landfall national_hurricane_center noted potential heavy rainfall jamaica cuba bahamas small boats regions advised remain harbor government bahamas issued storm warnings central southeastern portion country reports damage casualties cuba bahamas storm affects judged minimal early duration reported miles hour winds later peak winds bahamas reached miles hour tropical storm record affect cuban province passage noticed disruption sugar cane production | Tropical Storm Arlene (1981) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
17817_1946Floridahurricane | florida hurricane florida hurricane known tampa bay hurricane hurricane direct landfall state florida date forming october complex interactions weather systems southern caribbean_sea storm rapidly strengthened striking western cuba entering gulf_of_mexico peaked winds corresponding category status modern day saffir quickly weakened approaching florida landfall south continued weaken proceeded inland remnants persisted days longer advance storm preparations taken threatened areas coastal florida mainly including evacuation thousands residents damage extensive cuba people killed cyclone effects united_states minor moderate significant impact citrus crops deaths occurred country high tides caused flooding low lying terrain cyclone structure extensively observed investigated meteorological history end september moved north typical position associated weather disturbance moved central_america interacted surface low pressure area guatemala broad high pressure area moved united_states intense storm moved eastward atlantic_ocean connected cyclone shear line stretching bermuda caribbean_sea spawned upper level low open waters moved westward october day located feature guatemala began moving northeast upper level low approached began deepening modern day analysis estimates system tropical storm early october shortly emerging caribbean storm moved slowly northeastward steadily intensifying october attained maximum sustained winds corresponding category status modern day saffir began accelerating curved northward october hurricane crossed extreme western cuba sustained winds miles hour central pressure inhg emerged gulf_of_mexico cyclone peaked winds mph equivalent low end category status october held peak intensity hours minimum barometric pressure inhg recorded lowest known air pressure relation storm rapid deepening storm described difficult account conditions caused led dissipation regarded extraordinary immediately peaking severity storm weakened quickly lower florida keys moved ashore early october near near south winds mph measured pressure inhg calm eye hurricane passed overhead storm deteriorated tropical storm proceeded inland extratropical cyclone gale force winds october remnants emerged coast north_carolina atlantic curved southeastward bending westward dissipating october preparations impact hurricane warnings issued coastal areas florida including florida keys tampa bay area panhandle storm advisories posted state atlantic coast portions discontinued october small craft warnings remained place canceled flights miami havana cuba guatemala small navy vessels secured larger ships rode storm sea neighborhood plaza residents evacuated homes emergency shelters area opened local business slowed considerably exception grocery stores selling emergency supplies schools closed windows boarded houses businesses course hurricane heavily observed investigated resulting abundance information provided comprehensive understanding tropical cyclone vertical structure detail monthly weather review article titled note movement structure florida hurricane october hurricane passage western cuba accompanied wind gusts mph sugar cane crops destroyed cutting supplies united_states tons towns lost communication outside areas hurricane reports indicate people country killed prior storm arrival florida outer fringes caused gusty winds torrential rainfall causing minor freshwater flooding streets cyclone spawned tornado struck city tampa inflicted minor damage sustained minute winds reached mph tides shore ran normal rainfall amounted winds united_states extreme storm impact considered relatively minor properties incurred damage primarily high tides flooding deep occurred low lying locations piers warehouses sustained damage sporadic power outages reported citrus farms suffered fairly severe damage accounting total crop million losses fatalities reported state north southeastern georgia gusty winds blew relation storm | 1946 Florida hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
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