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17873_TropicalStormJerry(1995) | tropical storm jerry tropical storm jerry tropical storm caused severe flooding southeast united_states august atlantic hurricane season jerry tenth tropical storm season formed tropical wave moved african coast early august organized tropical depression tropical storm bahamas florida later month striking florida month remnant circulation persisted days landfall rainfall produced amounting inches locations florida georgia south_carolina responsible million usd damage deaths time jerry earliest tenth storm form season record season overtook tropical storm jerry tropical cyclone landfall south florida hurricane andrew meteorological history tropical wave moved west coast africa august moved westward atlantic_ocean reached lesser antilles august passing islands convection greatly increased causing wind gusts miles hour remained disorganized august convection organized system western bahamas developed tropical depression later day conditions marginally favorable lack outflow west depression strengthened reach tropical storm status august jerry having reached tropical storm strength miles east coast florida moved northwest hit later august continued northwest state remained tropical storm late august entered gulf_of_mexico remained waters briefly moving inland august continued slowly northward entering georgia august weak depression turned east dissipated trough low pressure august near georgia south_carolina border trough developed circulation centers moved eastward moved southward drifted southwestward florida dissipating early september unknown directly related original center jerry preparations circulation land jerry predicted intensify tropical storm caused tropical storm warnings issued hours landfall crossing state storm retained strength causing officials issue tropical storm warnings florida panhandle jerry remained tropical depression gulf_of_mexico warnings dropped jerry second landfall impact florida making landfall southeastern western florida jerry caused storm surge foot feet areas rainfall generally moderate southeastern portion state highest amounts inches occurring larger area higher totals recorded southwestern florida rainfall peaking inches golden gate winds light peaking miles hour patrick air force base storm caused weak tornadoes damage minimal addition jerry caused light beach erosion wind damage minimal heavy flooding left roads state water addition damaged houses destroyed northwestern florida flooding caused severe damage citrus crop total agricultural damage amounting million damage florida amounted million usd storm caused indirect deaths state fatalities directly attributed jerry georgia georgia jerry dropped severe rainfall inches near covering numerous waterways flooding numerous houses state emergency declared georgia jerry moved state flooding storm georgia mild moderate dry conditions preceded jerry arrival savannah inches rainfall measured flooded south_carolina experienced significant rainfall totals inches significant rainfall led flooding broad rivers south_carolina dam breaks reported led flooding covered numerous roadways washed bridges statewide transportation damage totaling million usd addition houses flooded fields covered caused damage total million usd jerry killed people state north_carolina remnants jerry caused heavy precipitation north_carolina amounting inches southwest corner state led flooding warned black little rivers state numerous roads including portions interstate houses submerged flood stage records set reaching stage feet charlotte area flooding forced evacuation people nursing home people pair apartment complexes reported damages million usd buildings houses damaged destroyed resulting damage total area million usd jerry caused million usd damage state fatalities washed dam outside | Tropical Storm Jerry (1995) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
17915_TropicalStormArthur(2008) | tropical storm arthur tropical storm arthur atlantic tropical storm formed month tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season storm formed interaction tropical waves remnants eastern pacific tropical storm alma crossed western caribbean_sea system quickly organized named tropical storm arthur crossing shore belize dissipated days later yucatán_peninsula mexico arthur remnants triggered severe flooding killed reported people affected belize damage light moderate estimated million usd meteorological history western caribbean_sea active presence tropical waves tropical storm alma located east pacific_ocean system generated broad surface low pressure system clusters convection day alma landfall nicaragua pulling deep tropical moisture region upper level outflow spreading tropical storm high pressure system caribbean surface trough developed extended inland honduras south sparked development strong convection remnants alma situated coast belize mbar low pressure system broad upper level ridge anchored covered entire region maintained deep tropical moisture satellite imagery reported sustained tropical storm force winds despite moving ashore system named tropical storm arthur north northwest post analysis determined arthur developed hours earlier late landfall early mph winds northeastern belize land arthur maintained minimal tropical storm force winds concentrated primarily open waters east northeast despite land hours storm maintained fairly organized structure storm contained large low level center accompanied convective banding developing new convective cells initially thought arthur continue generally westward ridge north later intensify associated thunderstorm activity separated center circulation early june center difficult locate disorganized remained tropical storm land nearly hours weakening tropical depression later day drifting southwestward land arthur weakened national_hurricane_center issued advisory system late june june remnants arthur diminishing southeastern mexico redevelopment thunderstorms briefly redeveloped days later associated circulation crossed veracruz dissipated soon impact records preparation storm ports closed mexican state residents tourists encouraged precautions coastal areas ports closed islands small boats restricted leaving ports evacuations deemed unnecessary tropical storm warnings issued soon storm classified coast belize coast mexico south remained effect arthur weakened tropical depression crossing belize arthur dropped heavy rainfall estimated high storm produced rainfall far south kicked strong surf island winds arthur forced closure mexico main oil ports gulf_of_mexico rough seas storm remnants combined recent heavy rains tropical storm alma triggered flash flooding caused rivers southern northern belize overflow flooding damaged bridge highway bridges water village evacuated shelters opened rural areas electricity cut safety issues dozens stranded roof high water work repair important highway halted flood waters washed away repaired section plantations shrimp farms rice crops affected unsettled weather people affected flooding fatalities reported directly attributed arthur total houses damaged damage belize estimated million usd british helicopters helped rescue stranded people following storm mexico provided helicopter help carry supplies areas affected flooding prime minister declared disaster area southern belize additionally government rushed food water clothing people arthur later moved mexico dropped heavy rainfall maximum hour total reports damage deaths country arthur tropical storm form atlantic tropical storm tropical storm | Tropical Storm Arthur (2008) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
18014_TropicalStormEmily(2011) | tropical storm emily tropical storm emily weak atlantic tropical cyclone brought torrential rains northern caribbean fifth named storm annual hurricane season emily developed strong poorly organized tropical wave tracked open atlantic days late july august approached lesser antilles better defined producing weather area days later disturbance developed closed wind circulation center marking formation tropical storm emily storm remained fairly disorganized proceeded caribbean generated strong thunderstorms gusty winds path august emily tropical cyclone mountainous areas hispaniola disrupted weak circulation exiting northeastern caribbean august remnants tropical storm ultimately dissipating day despite poor organization emily wrought havoc caribbean nations gusty winds trees heavy rains triggered widespread flooding lesser antilles significant damage islands confined martinique fatality occurred puerto_rico similar floods affected residences roads losses territory estimated million dissipating remnants emily continued produce prolonged rainfall hispaniola extensive floods mudslides dominican_republic displaced residents people drowned capital santo domingo neighboring haiti hundreds homes flooded department prompting evacuations minor wind damage occurred country southern peninsula death reported region meteorological history cyclogenesis tropical storm emily complicated extending days late july early august easterly tropical wave trough low pressure exited west african coast fourth week july point largely embedded monsoon trough located south ride high pressure wave moved west northwestward open atlantic retained broad circulation little precipitation day time clusters convection increased broad system developed distinct centers circulation july morning july large low markedly gained organization national_hurricane_center nhc noted close tropical depression later day main circulation increasingly elongated westernmost component soon detached form separate tropical wave new disturbance featured widely scattered convection rainbands briefly affected lesser antilles day new area deep convection dominant center formed circulation better defined passed leeward_islands improvement structure surface winds rose near tropical storm force reconnaissance flight system revealed circulation center defined near deep convection system upgraded tropical storm status given emily utc august located south initial stages existence storm accelerated west northwest response strong high pressure north relatively dry environment projected path emily expected strengthen gradually predicted passage hours august cyclone fluctuated little intensity organization developed banding features emily appearance later improved satellite images developed ragged central dense overcast nhc estimated storm reached peak sustained winds mph utc august reconnaissance revealed circulation remained poorly organized time forecast models supported dissipation prior landfall hispaniola increase upper wind shear removed deepest convection circulation center remain rest storm duration august cloud pattern convective banding better organized near center upper outflow cyclone expanded emily proceeded track south dominican_republic weak circulation increasingly disrupted adjacent high terrain increasing vertical wind shear cyclone accelerated hispaniola degenerated open trough utc day remnant trough proceeded northwestward bahamas nhc assessed high chance redevelopment based upper wind shear couple days moved bahamas proceeded east southern florida late august trough developed new center circulation weak tropical depression utc near emily briefly tropical storm strength hours later dissipated remnant low day owing increasing wind shear low took accelerated east northeastward motion bypassing bermuda heading eastward open atlantic briefly retained broad area gale force winds deep convection prompted nhc system combination strong wind shear rapid forward speed significant development remnant dissipated utc august west azores preparations high potential tropical cyclone development declared yellow cyclone warning imminent weather presence emily state emergency declared puerto_rico officials ordered preparation storm shelters ensured adequate water supply morning storm government workers dismissed national remained closed united_states_coast_guard issued statement urging residents puerto_rico avoid recreational boating swimming emily passed waived fees flights dominican_republic weather conditions cruise ships oasis seas freedom seas carnival dream altered courses caribbean avoid storm haiti people living tents areas devastated january earthquake prior emily arrival lack structure ride storm fears arose fare tropical cyclone passing country emergency officials country set aside large buses evacuate thousands people risk flooding additionally residents urged conserve food safeguard belongings united_nations placed troops country standby assist recovery efforts necessitated emergency teams standby deliver food support addition people assisted advance storm authorities closed airports landing sites country impact lesser antilles intense rainbands produced gusty winds heavy precipitation totaling martinique causing street flooding homes roughly residences lost power height storm outages brief confined southeast island large landslide occurred capital fort france excessive soil prompting families evacuate area city deep flood waters affected houses man killed exposed wire flooded home guadeloupe damage storm limited potent gusts uprooted numerous trees blew debris streets road blocked traffic passage measure reopened soon winds downed electricity lines causing island wide outages storm enhanced moisture produce intermittent localized totals inch winds area limited highest gust experienced measuring mph puerto_rico moving little near puerto_rico emily brought prolonged tropical storm conditions parts island heaviest rainfall occurred southern regions recorded total rain storm high winds damaged electrical grid cutting power customers roughly people left drinking water storm dozens residents evacuated shelters particular living near risk zones torrential rains inches overflowed rivers resulted flooding subsequent closure highway intersection island multiple roads impassable landslides fallen objects damage million according preliminary estimates day suspension employees percent territory workforce affected local economy significantly capital losses estimated million families isolated bridge threatened collapse flooded homes streets reported residential gate collapsing municipality agricultural sector sustained losses storm heavy rains washed acres banana hispaniola albeit disorganized emily remnants dropped extensive precipitation dominican_republic maximum totals inches recorded consequences severe flooding isolated mudslides left communities isolated surrounding areas storm displaced people country sought refuge storm shelters consecutive hours rainfall resulted overflow rivers significant damage reported adjacent areas offshore generated rough waves briefly affected boating operations homes east santo domingo men drowned getting caught swollen river drowning fatality occurred capital flooding owing timing dissipation emily spared neighboring haiti devastation initially anticipated people prisoners required evacuation height storm civil protection teams evacuated roughly residents rainfall triggered floods damaged homes country cholera treatment centers destroyed risk new special distributed possibly contaminated waters body recovered near les exact cause death disputed person area sustained injuries hit fallen tree high winds caused property damage successor trough emily produced torrential rains eastern cuba causing rivers overflow damaging flood waters spread roads homes affected mud tropical depression emily dropped prolonged rainfall bahamas severe thunderstorm warning accordingly issued grand adjacent waters precipitation totals recorded time | Tropical Storm Emily (2011) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
18069_HurricaneFox(1952) | hurricane fox hurricane fox strongest deadliest tropical cyclone average atlantic hurricane season seventh tropical storm sixth atlantic hurricane major hurricane season fox small intense caribbean storm developed northwest colombia southern caribbean_sea moved steadily northwest intensifying tropical storm october day rapidly strengthened hurricane turned north cyclone attained peak winds mph struck del coast fox landfall cuba maximum intensity producing peak gusts mph weakened land strengthened turned east bahamas october weakened took erratic path dissipating west southwest bermuda october hurricane fox second intense hurricane strike cuba hurricane atlantic hurricane season originally believed second category hurricane cuba prior atlantic hurricane time cyclone produced fourth lowest pressure cuban hurricane hurricanes intense hurricane fox killed people island causing severe crop damages rural areas hurricane ruined percent crops bahamas archipelago fox produced wind gusts excess mph total damages reached million cuba fox second hurricane hit land season hurricane able struck south_carolina meteorological history october tropical depression formed caribbean_sea miles northwest colombia fox believed developed low pressure area operationally detected october system steadily advanced northwest gradually intensified october reconnaissance mission flew system reporting sustained winds excess mph time system estimated strengthened tropical storm fox cyclone continued reached equivalent category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale miles southeast honduras hurricane rapidly intensified turned north october strengthening attain winds correspond modern day major hurricane storm category status higher saffir simpson hurricane scale late october cyclone struck small island archipelago los south maximum sustained winds near mph island weather station recorded minimum pressure mbar inhg cyclone crossed mainland coast cuba west weakened crossed island early october hurricane fox entered atlantic_ocean crossed central turned east bahamas october hurricane briefly intensified crossed center ill defined cyclone quickly weakened turned north took erratic northeast turn weakened tropical storm october system gained extratropical characteristics merged polar frontal boundary dissipated west southwest bermuda october preparations advisories coordination havana weather bureau credited reduced deaths cuba weather observations readily available cuban meteorological stations october cyclone hurricane force winds expected remain florida east coast gale force winds anticipated florida accordingly storm warnings issued florida florida military aircraft transported safer locations stored rivers hotels resorts boarded barrier islands bahamas received warnings advance hurricane hurricane turned quickly east reduced threat impact aircraft flight storm experienced severe wind driven rain reportedly stripped paint plane surfaces result storm people injured cuba severe damage properties crops occurred rural areas structures destroyed japanese freighter washed ashore reefs near crew survived ship disabled storm fringes storm produced heavy rainfall cuba flooding low areas causing rivers overflow banks strong winds uprooted large trees winds mph reported city buildings demolished sugar mills island damaged hurricane fox hurricane fox killed people cuba caused million damages cyclone produced peak winds mph nassau bahamas causing reported damage crops damaged high winds heavy precipitation percent crops destroyed storm man attempted secretly seed weaken storm missing presumed dead plane disappeared miami florida multiple searches unsuccessful early 1950s atlantic tropical cyclones named alphabet hurricane fox final atlantic tropical cyclone designated naming system female list tropical cyclone names utilized atlantic hurricane season stronger del hurricane hurricane fox cuba second intense landfall hurricane struck island originally hurricane believed category hurricane prior atlantic hurricane fox second category landfall cuba hurricane time fox fourth intense hurricane strike cuba terms atmospheric pressure storms stronger point life spans | Hurricane Fox (1952) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
18077_HurricaneAble(1952) | hurricane able hurricane able hurricane landfall united_states season forming august west coast africa able moved generally west northwestward duration observed hurricane_hunters august north lesser antilles days later able attained hurricane status august turned sharply north northwest response cold hurricane reached peak winds mph prior moving ashore near south_carolina august quickly weakened hurricane force able maintained tropical storm force days land eventually dissipating maine september threat storm prompted hurricane warnings southeastern united_states resulting evacuation tourists labor day weekend able produced heavy rainfall florida new_england caused widespread flooding city struck hurricane heavily damaged briefly isolated downed power telephone lines overall damage united_states totaled million usd million usd crop damage south_carolina north able produced flooding gusty winds washed portion baltimore meteorological history tropical depression developed cape_verde islands west coast africa august classified tropical cyclone week depression tracked west southwestward days followed turn west later west northwest late august intensified tropical storm east northeast guadeloupe lesser antilles day initiated advisories tropical storm able hurricane_hunters confirmed presence poorly defined center continuing west northwest storm passed north puerto_rico attained hurricane status august reaching hurricane status able tracked west northwest gradually intensified lowest pressure relation storm mbar reported shortly attained hurricane status reaching position east jacksonville florida august able slowed turned north northwest approaching cold time hurricane_hunters reported defined eye day estimated winds mph reported concentric officially strongest winds able mph attained early august utc day hurricane landfall sparsely populated area near south_carolina pressure unofficially reported mbar hurricane turned north northeastward land winds quickly weakened tropical storm force able maintained winds mph north_carolina virginia maryland able able retain intensity land long remained flat terrain east addition retaining tropical moisture south storm weakened tropical depression produced mph gusts crossed pennsylvania new_england late september circulation able dissipated near portland maine preparations impact hurricane approached southeastern united_states weather_bureau issued storm warnings florida wilmington north_carolina later agency issued hurricane warning florida georgetown south_carolina prompting threatened areas enact storm preparations ships return harbor florida united_states navy sent planes kansas moving ashore south_carolina able produced rainfall western portion circulation florida reported neighboring georgia precipitation peaked wind gusts savannah georgia reached mph able moved ashore south_carolina western eyewall moved winds mph reported town received heavy damage storm houses losing roofs downed trees blocking roads winds hours isolated winds downed power telephone lines strongest winds land unknown crossed area winds charleston reached mph east storm landfall hurricane caused injuries left streets flooded ankle deep water able swept freighter ashore near charleston storm dropped heavy rainfall state peaking conway combination rainfall winds left heavy damage cotton industry crop damage state totaled million usd million usd damage state resulted property communications totaling usd million usd hurricane caused indirect deaths state touching downed power line driving fallen tree period heavy rain storm spread north_carolina winds mph observed causing light damage able spawned tornado damaged farm buildings rainfall state peaked rainfall caused low flooding covering highways washing roads damage state estimated usd mid-atlantic states moderate rainfall continued storm path including washington peak rainfall state virginia maryland locations west_virginia wilmington delaware rainfall caused flooding region washed tracks baltimore near baltimore stream rose banks maryland rains flooded houses forcing families evacuate addition able maintained stronger winds region producing gust mph washington national airport winds downed trees power lines disrupted power telephone service storm spawned damaging tornado virginia potentially tornado maryland tornado destroyed house roofs car damage area estimated thousand northeast rainfall reached pennsylvania new_jersey new_york resulting localized flooding damage fruit crop indirect death reported pennsylvania new_england able produced rainfall | Hurricane Able (1952) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
18193_HurricaneDebra(1959) | hurricane hurricane destructive tropical cyclone developed atlantic hurricane season fifth tropical storm hurricane season originated interaction cold core low tropical wave july system designated tropical depression july south louisiana westward swiftly intensified tropical storm gulf_coast united_states turn northwest evident attained category hurricane status saffir simpson hurricane scale following day organized developed storm hurricane curved northward slow forward speed strength maintained approached coast texas minimal hurricane came ashore evening july local time utc july galveston texas rapidly weakened tropical storm later depression moved inland dissipated july turned northwestward remnant moisture later sparked upper level thunderstorms late july early august prior arrival texas numerous hurricane warnings issued individuals evacuated torrential rains produced southeastern texas led widespread flooding highways sea vessels took storm having stranded damaged forms transportation air rail road significantly interrupted shut high winds storm caused expansive damage buildings windows signs roofs hurricane resulted injuries deaths approximately cattle drowned damage texas galveston harris counties million total damage storm reached million aftermath weather_bureau criticized lack warning bureau chief maintained fortunate warnings issued delivered timely manner meteorological history origins area convection western bahamas florida related upper cold core low tropical wave july whilst influence subtropical ridge belt high pressure slowly southwestward arrived gulf_of_mexico july weak surface circulation observed near est utc july affected inverted trough turned westward system circulation remained indistinct july winds knots adjacent coasts louisiana texas storm attained tropical characteristics near utc situated south louisiana subsequently designated tropical depression ship communications coast july relayed winds knots barometric pressure mbar inhg indicated tropical storm saffir simpson hurricane scale radar imagery taken near utc plant texas evidenced fledged category hurricane scale prominent spiral appearance perceived radar previous afternoon result polar trough aloft central united_states curved northward winds shifted southward earlier prediction bend west northwest northwest reconnaissance flight determined location center mid morning hurricane landfall near peak intensity galveston texas evening july local time utc july rapidly weakened july arched west northwest maintained tropical characteristics dissipation july central oklahoma system progressed north northwestward moved inland moisture eastern fringe northeast causing heavy rains confined limited areas northeast louisiana southern arkansas eventually traversed east northeastward northern mississippi tennessee kentucky moisture instability led high level thunderstorms montana northern idaho july august hurricane development near coast unusual addition rapid intensification abnormal direction lack ship reports incorrect information received received complicated forecasts formation close coast inadequate time cause greater storm surge floods accounted month rainfall preparations weather_bureau new_orleans louisiana issued small craft warnings utc july stretching port connor high island texas gale warnings posted port connor texas regular gale warnings extending north texas utc hurricane warning later declared areas utc published utc warnings widely distributed radio services including newspapers bulletin boards telegraph regional storm board storm warning displays thousand citizens sought shelter public facilities including schools approximately inhabitants evacuated amid threat thousand fled fled estimate said people left area stayed residents took shelter public buildings galveston numerous moved resort towns areas impact texas highest reported winds estimated mph gusts mph near tides feet feet galveston bay measured highest tides feet normal overall storm surge feet high near houston height approximately feet area storm surge feet feet feet average alongside gulf_coast especially texas widespread measurements heavy rainfall included total inches orange texas led low lying streets total highest attributed daily rainfall record inches achieved hurricane force winds stretched miles inland simultaneous occurrence storm surge heavy rainfall wrought led widespread flooding highways including highway northwest galveston july caused detachment mainland hours major roadways flooded highway galveston farm road extending unconfirmed report indicated funnel cloud briefly touched roughly miles northwest approximately utc damage occurred majority private piers situated western northern ends galveston bay destroyed result storm surge damage primarily constituted roofs glass sign boards certain sea vessels abundant damage caused rising waters torrential rains approximately cattle killed western edge furniture thrown luxury hotel swimming pool shattering large window entrance completely destroyed remnants adjacent road largest quantity damage sea vessels consolidated near area widespread damage winds tides evident area men rescued attempting endure hurricane fishing camp later rescued houston area damage limited power lines downed trees houston international airport air transport terminated water transportation vast ships remained ports advised touch downed power lines electricity knocked hospital roads immersed rail road traffic houston significantly interrupted person went missing areas damage houses structures totaled hundreds thousands dollars shops damaged homes suffered damage crop damage reached hundreds thousands dollars boat captain hurt vessel crashed rock waves feet tower feet tall utilized purpose storm warning flags demolished damage city involved broken windows roof addition power outages occurred automobiles blown city roads second street city primary street feet costs overall effects estimated mayor claimed damage reach million damage known totaled million reports asserted person died offshore area unconfirmed individual daughter previously listed missing city discovered houston individuals reported missing including vessel offshore night club burst flames hurricane winds created possibility blaze spreading dealt came location destroyed approximately piers small size shrimp boat known difficult situations sent distress claiming boat fuel tank dismantled crew anticipating explosion aircraft searched boat began identified board later recovered vessels reported missing recovered july ship known hope crew thrown ashore miles southeast united_states_coast_guard incapable rescuing craft tornadoes touched near associated precursor damage galveston eastern harris counties totaled million damage increased total million people suffered minor injuries addition coast oklahoma torrential rainfall produced floods small areas state especially southeast north central portions state tornadoes touched counties prior tracking miles resulting minimal damage consecutive hours torrential rains led inches observed heavy rainfall occurred louisiana mississippi arkansas alabama missouri illinois indiana kentucky ohio sparked high level thunderstorms montana northern idaho eventually leading aftermath editorial published houston_chronicle criticized lack warnings prior hurricane arrival texas alleging radar aircraft communication systems weather_bureau able warning advance storm article remarked bureau ordinary citizen regards chief weather_bureau fired saying fortunate warning continued weather_bureau equipment complaining released maintained warnings issued promptly repairs texas completed struck shortly september | Hurricane Debra (1959) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
18264_HurricaneJoan–Miriam | hurricane joan hurricane joan powerful hurricane caused death destruction dozen countries caribbean central_america moving west course nearly weeks october hurricane joan caused widespread flooding deaths moving central_america widespread suffering economic crises exacerbated joan primarily nicaragua heavy rains high winds impacted near hurricane path crossing central_america pacific cyclone renamed tropical storm system dissipation occurring southwest mexico final hurricane atlantic hurricane season final named storm pacific hurricane season meteorological history latest cape type hurricanes form season joan formed area convection convergence zone moved coast africa early october developed banding upgraded tropical depression seventeen october later designated tropical storm joan located low latitude central atlantic_ocean joan gradually strengthened passed southern windward_islands october continued heading west response strong ridge passed october entering extreme southwestern caribbean_sea joan strengthened hurricane slowly executed small loop possibly response nearby tropical depression eighteen caused quasi stationary hurricane weakened system nearby depression dissipated joan resumed westward track strong anticyclone southwestern caribbean_sea created extremely favorable environment joan underwent rapid deepening rate space day minimum pressure joan strongest october hurricanes time located southernmost category hurricane recorded time record broken joan landfall south october passed northern portion passed entered pacific_ocean near october joan remained hurricane tropical storm entire passage central_america minimal tropical storm reached pacific policy time joan renamed tropical storm coast central_america reached peak october pressure low indicate category hurricane disorganized convection upgraded hurricane land interaction wind shear weakened tropical depression october low level winds carried system sea convection dissipated october remnants continued sea october tropical depression hung days second final dissipation november unusual path hurricane joan path southern caribbean late october highly unusual october storms atlantic northern portion caribbean quickly joan took southernmost path tropical cyclone june system hurricane took path north joan unusual survived passage seven storms known survive passage atlantic pacific oceans preparations tropical storm watches later warnings issued windward_islands far north martinique october dropped subsequent days joan passed coast south_america additional warnings raised later dropped joan paralleled coast hurricane watches issued parts panama starting october watch area expanded include costa_rica nicaragua october watches upgraded warnings warnings provided hours worth lead time allowing evacuations preparations addition flash flood warnings issued western panama costa_rica honduras nicaragua starting october response flood warnings issued joan lifted october tropical storm warnings issued pacific coast nicaragua el_salvador october dropped day guatemala placed warning october addition new flash flood warnings raised guatemala mexican state october respectively warnings watches discontinued later october turned away coast despite dangers intense hurricane evacuations met resistance disbelief residents people evacuated safe areas remaining areas nicaragua people evacuated costa_rica total people evacuated impact hurricane joan killed people total cost damage billion usd deaths damage joan portion hurricane joan lesser antilles casualties reported windward_islands including october joan landfall passing south joan brought rough seas winds mph gusts mph islands october damaging coastal facilities roofs structural damage storm estimated million usd increased moisture joan wake caused persistent rainfall islands days leading widespread flooding trinidad joan described minor sustained winds mph gusts mph recorded heavy rains amounted significant flooding reported island resulting hundreds thousands dollars damage rare invasion african desert islands blamed storm south_america venezuela people killed flash flooding caused heavy rains landslides flooding killed people colombia rains flooding left people homeless colombia damages amounted billion nicaragua destruction nicaragua country people perished badly hurt roughly homes destroyed damaged settlements atlantic coast country completely destroyed national electric company miles downed power lines cost million usd dollars port constructed bulgarian help severely damaged brighter note public health measures managed death toll lower hit extreme impact structures city demolished roofs blown majority main buildings city destroyed hurricane havoc agriculture country head cattle pigs chickens killed hurricane caused severe disruption nicaragua remaining rain forests areas hit stripped trees leaves southeast rain forests joan toppled snapped percent trees completely destroyed hectares acres canopy hurricane joan caused transportation difficulties country destroyed bridges seriously damaged roads totaling miles length washed away unfortunate coincidence hurricane joan hit shortly armed conflict region started cool hurricane destroyed infrastructure nicaragua contributing recession underway losses cash crops severely reduced exports million dollars usd factors combined recession economic crisis government spending rebuild infrastructure recently introduced anti inflation measures hurricane joan partial cause average worse 1970s storm left people homeless total damages country amounted million joan major hurricane strike nicaragua costa_rica people killed injured missing rainfall caused rivers burst banks flooding settlements including city costa_rica pacific_coast costa_rica rio broke total rendered homeless damages costa_rica amounted million remaining portions central_america heavy rainfall locally exceeding millimetres reported rains caused flooding landslides especially mountainous regions heavy rains caused seven deaths panama left million damages mexico mexico heavy rainfall associated caused cancellation flights airport highest rainfall reported recorded inches small settlements rivers flooded mudslides reported casualties flooding known aftermath response requests international aid moderate american church groups cuba mexico collectively contributed tons food medicine canadian swedish west german spanish dutch governments contributed aid amounting million dollars aid sent united_states government soviet_union contributed unknown sum slow response requests aid contributed actions viewed anonymous diplomats countries commented press peace process championed actions july arrests opposition activists closing independent radio stations addition government barred foreign humanitarian groups receiving american aid turning relief shipment days storm october passed vote resolution 43rd session response disaster resolution called countries contribute relief effort retirement joan retired replaced list season north_atlantic hurricane impact portion tropical cyclone minimal retired pacific list names basin recently season | Hurricane Joan–Miriam | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
18557_HurricaneNate(2011) | hurricane hurricane caused minor damage southeastern mexico mid september sixteenth named storm fourth hurricane atlantic hurricane season originated frontal trough september weak steering environment storm southwestward gradually gaining strength classified tropical storm operationally data post season review indicated briefly attained category hurricane status saffir simpson hurricane wind scale september result slow motion storm caused significant leading marked decrease convection weakening accordingly september moved ashore mexico tropical storm producing inches rainfall damaging structures oil rig workers went missing seven rescued died unknown cause bodies later recovered veracruz boy killed struck lightning meteorological history september frontal trough responsible extratropical transition tropical passed western gulf_of_mexico central gulf mexico bay tail end trough increased shower thunderstorm activity associated developing low pressure area prompted national_hurricane_center nhc begin monitoring disturbance tropical cyclone formation day low separated early september convection disorganized classification time utc curved band developed western circulation accordance satellite imagery surface observations land oil data reconnaissance aircraft disturbance upgraded tropical storm positioned roughly north mexico weak steering environment mid level ridge northern mexico mid level ridge northern caribbean_sea drifted slowly southwestward initially abundance dry air expected limit rapid rate intensification warm sea surface temperatures light moderate wind shear allowed gradual strengthening operationally system attained peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure inhg september post season routine nhc received data offshore oil rig southeastern quadrant system yielded maximum sustained surface winds mph result designated category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale centered approximately north northwest mexico following peak intensity storm broad wind field slow forward motion led significant ocean cooler sea surface temperatures low ocean heat content coverage deep convection decreased weakened tropical storm utc september accelerating west northwest eventually westward response eastward shift ridge mexico moved away cooler ocean temperatures briefly allowing gain strength september day increasingly dry mid level air wrapped circulation causing associated convection collapse utc september system landfall near mexico winds mph rugged terrain mexico caused rapidly weaken inland cyclone degenerated remnant low utc september west mexico circulation dissipated hours later utc september preparations impact following declaration tropical cyclone government mexico issued tropical storm warning stretching noting tropical storm conditions likely hours early september tropical storm watch issued day later tropical storm watches issued veracruz hurricane watch issued veracruz hours later tropical storm warnings discontinued september tropical storm watch stretching veracruz discontinued tropical storm warning issued utc tropical storm watches discontinued utc tropical storm warning area modified time hurricane watch area modified hurricane warning issued veracruz following day hurricane warning changed tropical storm warning following weakening trend hurricane watches discontinued afternoon hours tropical storm warnings discontinued september dos ports mexico main crude oil export ports closed preparation storm contractors forced abandon evacuating rig seven men rescued later died bodies men recovered body tenth man remained listed missing days recovered september veracruz homes damaged storm southern sections state produced inches rainfall child killed tree struck lightning fell home | Hurricane Nate (2011) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
18585_TropicalStormGilda(1973) | tropical storm tropical storm documented tropical cyclone record transition subtropical cyclone formed october western caribbean_sea tropical wave strengthened reach peak winds mph striking cuba later moved slowly bahamas weakening tropical depression status october assistance cold coast eastern united_states transformed subtropical storm large strong storm later accelerated northeastward extratropical ultimately dissipating near greenland storm brought heavy rainfall jamaica causing deaths damage mudslides crossing cuba later bahamas storm caused little impact limited crop damage subtropical storm brought gusty winds high waves east coast united_states causing minor beach erosion coastal property damage storm history tropical wave moved west coast africa october tracked westward reaching caribbean_sea october october large area convection persisted hispaniola southwestward panama days convection organized concentrated northwestern caribbean_sea anticyclone established near jamaica october created favorable upper level environment system reducing wind shear time low level trough emerged heading north coast nicaragua early october system developed broad tropical depression halfway central_america jamaica initial motion depression uncertain steering currents resulted motion west north northeast possibility western track storm remarked hurricane threat southern florida hurricane formation depression moved slowly north northeastward thunderstorm activity gradually better organized rainbands increased circulation utc october depression attained tropical storm status northwest named national_hurricane_center nhc storm quickly strengthened moved southern cuba reaching peak winds mph hours reaching tropical storm status shortly landfall near border present day cuban provinces tropical storm weakened slightly cuba crossing island hours emerging atlantic_ocean early october time anticyclone jamaica previously assisted cyclone instead remained caribbean increased shear storm caused convection gradually separate low level circulation early october passed southeast bahamas time hurricane hunters recorded atmospheric pressure mbar lowest recorded pressure association tropical cyclone gradually weakened wind shear resulting low level steering currents dominant moving island chain storm passed near late october nearly stationary east late october moving hour period weakened tropical depression tropical depression remained nearly stationary hours accelerating northeastward influence upper level trough exiting east coast united_states cold air trough interacted providing environment intensifying october storm transitioned subtropical storm halfway hispaniola north_carolina tropical storm record transition subtropical cyclone operationally tropical storm advisories issued subtropical need maintain consistency possibility tropical circulation storm large point stretching new_england bahamas eastward bermuda diameter october passed halfway bermuda cape reached peak winds mph subsequently turned northeastward october attained minimum pressure mbar lowest duration tropical subtropical later day extratropical cyclone southeast moved colder waters passing southeast newfoundland storm continued northeastward nearly stationary coast greenland dissipating october preparations impact records tropical storm affected jamaica bringing heavy rainfall day period highest measured hour period jamaica millimetres triggered landslides eastern sections island rains produced landslides particularly saint andrew parish houses destroyed island mudslides caused property damage left roads people killed country storm significant impact cuba station mountains known recorded winds mph city located northern coast cuba recorded inches rainfall hour period prior storm passing area damage minor limited crop damage eastern portion island power outages threat storm forced thousand people leave homes bahamas officials closed schools businesses closed early day storm moved country storm stationary motion caused days high tides heavy rains tropical storm force wind gusts reported gusts peaked mph golden passage left crop damage islands monetary losses country minor forecast near southeastern florida gale warnings issued rough seas affected florida coastline hours causing moderate coastal property damage beach erosion large subtropical cyclone gale warnings issued times cape_hatteras north_carolina mouth massachusetts high surf minor beach erosion reported coastline gale force winds observed north_carolina new_jersey western atlantic_ocean storm produced strong winds rough seas ship reported wave height significant marine losses reported time extratropical coast nova_scotia recorded wind gust mph tropical storm notable observed tropical cyclone transition subtropical cyclone subtropical cyclones undergone tropical cyclogenesis opposite storms accomplished feat tropical depression dissipated reformed subtropical depression later open atlantic_ocean year tropical storm subtropical near end duration subtropical storm western atlantic_ocean tropical storm causing devastating flooding texas subtropical storm gulf_of_mexico moved southeastern united_states tropical transitioned subtropical storm approaching louisiana | Tropical Storm Gilda (1973) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
18676_TropicalDepressionOne(1988) | tropical depression tropical depression tropical cyclone cuba hurricane flora tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season system developed area disturbed weather northwestern caribbean_sea tropical depression headed northeastward making landfall cuba intensifying crossing cuba depression disorganized emerged degenerated open trough june tropical depression system flooded central western cuba inches rain causing fatalities damage houses evacuation residents meteorological history tropical depression developed western caribbean_sea day start atlantic hurricane season depression moved northeastward passing northwest striking cuban mainland south havana crossed country strongest rainfall east center depression failed intensify winds mph national_hurricane_center expected strengthen unfavorable wind shear hurricane hunters flight detect circulation depression degenerated open trough east florida june impact aftermath crossing cuba depression dropped heavy rainfall affecting provinces precipitation peaked fell day time second highest rainfall total country hurricane flora later surpassed depression rainfall reached heavy rainfall caused flooding damaged houses destroyed flooding damaged schools hospitals crop buildings floods left widespread areas electricity communications bridges destroyed central western cuba addition damaged roads rail lines severely disrupted country transportation infrastructure total roads flooding rail lines damaged flood waters prompted officials evacuate residents low lying areas including helicopters amphibious vehicles tornado reported city destroying soviet planes buildings day depression dissipated cuban government reported deaths death toll later finalized depression killed thousands livestock following severe flooding red_cross sent aid victims cuba red_cross sent medical units tents blankets necessary item victims plane overall people affected rainfall occurring east center depression produce significant precipitation florida precipitation spread miami area peaking | Tropical Depression One (1988) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
18738_HurricaneBelle | hurricane hurricane strong tropical cyclone caused moderate damage east_coast united_states august late july tropical wave emerged west coast africa traversing atlantic_ocean week system eventually consolidated tropical depression near bahamas august remaining nearly stationary day depression strengthened tropical storm august hurricane later day acquired northwest motion formation eye accompanied quick intensification reached peak following day winds mph hurricane subsequently turned north accelerated early august landfall long_island new_york minimal hurricane crossing hitting central coast connecticut strong tropical storm transitioned extratropical cyclone new_england moving atlantic_canada system turned east north atlantic ultimately dissipated august south iceland threatening east_coast united_states hurricane warnings issued georgia maine estimated people evacuated coastal areas accordingly overall impacts expected mainly attributed flooding new_england hundreds thousands residents lost power high winds total people lost lives incidents indirectly related hurricane damage reached estimated million portions new_jersey new_york vermont later declared major disaster areas president damage took place new_brunswick canada heavy rain meteorological history july tropical wave emerged west coast africa unusually organized system time year location considerable deep convection accompanied possible low level circulation consolidated system july raced west atlantic_ocean approached lesser antilles early august convection separated system moved north islands wave continued caribbean_sea northern portion system eventually reached point north bahamas august grew increasingly organized defined upper level outflow established evening low level center formed early august tropical depression utc situated roughly east northeast nassau bahamas hours system remained stationary executed small counter clockwise loop early august depression acquired gale force winds tropical storm accordingly assigned acquiring slow northwest trajectory steadily intensified august reconnaissance aircraft investigating storm revealed system achieved hurricane strength utc pressure fell mbar hpa inhg additionally defined eye present time cyclone turned northward accelerated august reaching major hurricane status evening early august achieved peak intensity maximum estimated surface winds mph minimum pressure hpa inhg higher altitudes storm reported winds mph turning east north began weakening shortly eye obscured late august hurricane passed north_carolina contrary storms threaten northeastern states accelerate neared land accordingly weakened quickly response cooler waters region utc august landfall minimal hurricane mph winds long_island new_york briefly crossing second landfall strong tropical storm near connecticut inland new_england system transitioned extratropical cyclone traversing new_hampshire remnants accelerated northeast later east atlantic_canada emerging august situated azores greenland turned north northeast ultimately dissipated south iceland august preparations owing hurricane proximity states hurricane watches warnings issued entire coast georgia maine accordingly evacuations took place numerous states estimated people evacuating overall officials advised residents near coastline evacuate safer areas inland approximately evacuated roughly residents decided ride storm homes volunteer firefighters traveled door door urging residents leave schools hotels areas utilized shelters tourists national parks closed duration storm aircraft relocated inland helicopters moved helicopters remained available emergency rescue operations estimated residents evacuated red_cross shelters state majority evacuations country new_jersey residents tourists relocating total hurricane expected landfall high tide moon forecast storm tide hurricane placed roughly people danger officials new_york immediately began preparations police officers handed residents low lying areas national_guard public schools evacuation centers approximately evacuated new_york_city utilized aforementioned shelters patients local hospital relocated second facility flood watch issued southern new_york ahead hurricane august advisories national_hurricane_center emphasized flood risk numerous flights new_york cancelled wall street closed united_nations postponed meeting summer tourists evacuated beaches residents decided stay connecticut helicopters pilots national_guard placed standby possible relief missions following storm farther north rhode_island people fled coast despite evacuation orders nearly half residents rhode_island refused leave homes result martial law implemented people leave red_cross reported people evacuated massachusetts thousands tourists left area flights boston logan international airport canceled flood warnings raised western portions state impact effects anticipated total people lost lives traffic accidents damage amounted million produced light moderate locally heavy rain extending north_carolina new_england highest totals confined areas closer storm center common track notable state included massachusetts maryland maine new_york new_jersey connecticut virginia weaker storm new_jersey saw highest winds estimated peak gust mph ship similar gust estimated occurred new_york landfall hurricane force gusts affected portions connecticut new_york north_carolina airport near new_york_city saw sustained winds mph gusts mph tropical storm force conditions occurred new_england state alongside coastal mid-atlantic states tides normal common north_carolina rhode_island new_jersey saw greatest tides mean low tide lower manhattan saw peak value mean low tide north_carolina escaped relatively unscathed hurricane reports wind damage windows hotel blown north_carolina virginia border people lost lives car accident rain highway minor damage took place maryland weaker storm gusty winds knocked numerous power lines new_jersey leaving people dark setting fire relatively large fire forcing evacuation nursing home roughly damaged destroyed repairs estimated reach million damage properties ocean counties amounted million million respectively august president issued major disaster declaration atlantic cape ocean counties allowing receive federal funding high winds knocked trees power lines long_island new_york leaving roughly residents electricity power crews pennsylvania called assist restoring electricity damage island reached million million stemmed erosion person killed new_york branch snapped tree high winds fell estimated residents lower lost power president ford later declared counties major disaster areas effects similar connecticut approximately people lost electricity commuter train service new_york line canceled power outages portion parkway closed downed trees high winds toppled trees power lines shattered windows sparked house fires boats city harbor sustained damage flooding prompted evacuations apartment complex fatality took place slippery roads overall damage connecticut far expected according state police losses reaching million stemming counties power companies brought additional personnel restoration process remained dark days storm couple dogs died carbon poisoning generator august owing heavy rains preceded hurricane widespread small stream flooding took place new_england particularly vermont governor declared state emergency flooding state reported worst years southern areas state seeing greatest damage hardest hit town chester roads flooded bridges washed flood stage significant damage took place jamaica people died crossing collapsed portions route washed property damage state reached million overall scale flooding regarded year event immediately following hurricane statewide ban drinking water imposed order later lifted august salt accumulation power lines rhode_island cut electricity residents maine flooding caused million worth damage crops buildings heavy rains new_brunswick canada amounting triggered flooding damaged crops homes roads losses event estimated million | Hurricane Belle | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
18832_HurricaneGustav(1990) | hurricane hurricane major hurricane form atlantic hurricane season developing tropical wave august tracked westward atlantic_ocean steadily intensifying storm reached hurricane status august reached initial peak intensity strong category hurricane following day turning north weakening increased wind shear storm encountered favorable conditions intensified attaining peak winds mph utc august gradual weakening took place following days september hurricane underwent extratropical transition dissipated shortly completing time system located roughly miles south iceland initially posed significant threat suffered severe damages hurricane hugo watches warnings issued islands august northward turn directly impact region light rain large swells reported offshore ship encountered storm sustained hull damage meteorological history hurricane originated tropical wave moved western coast africa august shortly system embedded tracked westward atlantic_ocean august system began intensify convective activity consolidated center circulation utc august national_hurricane_center nhc estimated wave spawned tropical depression roughly miles east barbados weak ridge high pressure north depression led general westward movement system gradually strengthening depression upgraded tropical storm early august time given cold core low pressure system near forecast effect development system tropical storm continued intensify attaining hurricane status utc august long attaining hurricane status ridge steering west began break causing hurricane slowly turn north utc august storm attained category intensity winds mph later day storm closest approach lesser antilles passing miles east time hurricane tropical storm force winds extended miles miles center respectively tracking north slightly weakened increasing wind shear winds decreasing mph early august trough located near bermuda ridge located east hurricane kept northward track following day hurricane intensified reached category status early august developed major hurricane storm winds mph higher time began interact nearby tropical storm located roughly miles initiated interaction storms causing track intense utc august reached peak intensity winds mph minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg making strongest storm season time storm located miles east bermuda september storm weakened following day began track north northeast ridge located east strengthened additionally nearby ship reports sustained winds indicated tropical storm force winds extended miles northwest center circulation trough located west began accelerating late september causing hurricane track northeast away newfoundland utc weakened tropical storm winds decreased mph time entered area responsibility leading initiating advisories weakening storm early day hurricane underwent completed extratropical transition notice remnants system located roughly miles south iceland preparations impact utc august national_hurricane_center issued hurricane watches martinique guadeloupe antigua hours later watch upgraded hurricane warning guadeloupe antigua local meteorological agencies islands declared small craft advisories local government mobilized member police force duty volunteer army members hardware stores banks specially opened residents purchase food water hurricane kit items utc august hurricane watch martinique discontinued longer posed direct threat islands hours later watches warnings discontinued antigua tropical storm warning tropical storm watch place utc turned north away lesser antilles watches warnings discontinued effects lesser antilles large swells light rain gusty winds reported outer fringes hurricane august egyptian encountered rough seas relation hull ship damaged remnants severely impacted seismic research operation coast united_kingdom took place august september purpose operation collect seismic reflection profiles september members team quickly retrieve deployed avoid damage sensors research tools damaged recovered storm delayed project days | Hurricane Gustav (1990) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
19081_TropicalStormBecky(1970) | tropical storm tropical storm second tropical cyclone named storm atlantic hurricane season formed tropical depression designated july day organized tropical storm initially thought attained minimal hurricane status reached peak winds mph storm began deteriorate shortly storm landfall florida panhandle july rapidly weakened land overall damage related heavy rainfall caused flooding florida families suffered flood related losses usd damage attributed storm north heavy rainfall rivers partially responsible spawning tornadoes destroyed damaged houses meteorological history july large disturbance separated near panama broad area convection dominated region western cuba july sources state area convection joined low level vortex entered area eventually forming depression believe origins tracked tropical wave moved coast africa july tropical depression formed july depression moved convective cloud system better organized july light data reconnaissance aircraft flight depression upgraded tropical storm storm moved roughly northward influence bermuda high east low pressure area mexico reports reconnaissance flight indicated disorganized minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg fairly strong low level circulation developed insufficient warming center produce significant drop barometric pressure surface late july ship reported minimum pressure mbar inhg ship reported sustained winds mph peak intensity reconnaissance flight weather radars suggested development eye feature initially believed storm attained minimal hurricane status later later confirmed remained tropical storm previously forming eye failed persist july storm deteriorated organization continued northward lack banding features indicated early july barely tropical storm storm landfall near port joe florida shortly weakened rapidly moved inland progressed northward completely dissipated michigan preparations offshore removed workers equipment offshore platforms hurricane warning issued fort florida port joe florida similarly gale warning posted coastal areas alabama florida hurricane watch issued locations mississippi louisiana july tornado watch posted northern florida tornado warnings issued flash flood watch declared parts western north_carolina gale warnings posted florida florida expectation winds mph heavy rainfall inches predicted tides feet forecast isolated tornadoes possible storm landfall thousands residents evacuated panhandle florida including low lying locations residents evacuated storm shelters set cities coast store reported increased sales hurricane related supplies goods florida governor ordered health units law enforcement operate emergency alert small craft northeastern gulf_of_mexico advised remain port high seas subsided impact making landfall barometric pressure accompanied storm coast panhandle gale force winds tides feet normal reported florida received inches rainfall heavy precipitation flooding occurred florida heavy rainfall accompanied winds miles hour reported south_carolina heavy precipitation led rivers approaching flood stage locally heavy rainfall caused rivers rise north_carolina remained flood stage cape fear river boat ramp washed farther north georgia alabama rainfall helped relieve persistent drought conditions according red_cross families region suffered flood related losses injuries reported winds miles hour flood waters knee deep county courthouse florida low lying areas flooding damaged homes southwest feet water forced evacuation homes cars stranded flooding measures secondary roads closed region damage state totaled usd counties injuries reported tornadoes reported near florida tornado destroyed house damaged tornado georgia killed person demolished homes conditions spawned tornadoes directly attributed | Tropical Storm Becky (1970) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
19189_HurricaneOphelia(2011) | hurricane hurricane intense hurricane atlantic hurricane season seventeenth tropical cyclone sixteenth tropical storm fourth hurricane major hurricane originated tropical wave central atlantic forming approximately midway september tracking generally west northwestward upgraded tropical storm september reached initial peak mph september storm entered region higher wind shear began weaken subsequently downgraded remnant low september following day remnants system began wind shear september national_hurricane_center began advisories system moving northward regained tropical storm status early september rapidly deepened attain peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph days later system weakened entered cooler sea surface temperatures began gradual transition extratropical cyclone process completed october following development numerous storm watches warnings issued northeastern residents urged prepare strong winds substantial flooding system closest approach produced inches rainfall leading mudslides road rescues light rain totals gusty winds tropical storm force recorded island bermuda storm surge dangerous rip currents coast caused minimal damage newfoundland heavy rainfall contributed floods destroyed roads buildings following transition extratropical cyclone residents europe urged prepare strong winds excess mph locations rainfall northern ireland combination moisture significantly cooler weather produced inches snow region cutting electricity hundreds overall deaths reported association damage minimal meteorological history formation attributed low latitude tropical wave emerged western coast africa mid september wave tracked westward began interact subsequently introduced low chance tropical development national_hurricane_center nhc hour tropical weather outlook atmospheric wind shear marginally favorable cloud pattern organized surface low pressure area developed association disturbance deep shower thunderstorm activity continued fire disturbance moved general westward motion assessed high chance development early september following satellite trends data disturbance upgraded tropical depression utc following day positioned roughly east lesser antilles tropical storm hours later tropical storm continued intensify moved west northwest curved convective bands prominent northern cyclone deep convection developed near center intensification trend short lived increased wind shear nearby upper level low caused low level center partially exposed despite poor presentation satellite imagery data nearby revealed system stronger previously thought maximum sustained winds mph september upper level low moved closer inducing increasingly unfavorable shear storm caused low pressure area completely void thunderstorms deep convection waned significantly early september comeback afternoon reconnaissance aircraft found mph winds system stronger intensity mph system assessed flight intensity maintain long cloud pattern disorganized low level center exposed pre dawn hours september return organized shower thunderstorm activity led nhc declaring remnant area low pressure situated east northern leeward_islands low level center dissipated later afternoon defined mid level center national_hurricane_center initially assessed remnants low chance regeneration deep convection fired association low odds subsequently increased medium chance afternoon hours september new low level circulation developed organized cloud mass system given high chance tropical cyclone formation evening following reconnaissance flight system disturbance upgraded utc september upgraded tropical storm maximum sustained winds mph hours later cyclone reached western periphery subtropical ridge positioned central atlantic began curve northward intensify deep convection atop center late september microwave imagery depicted development eye upper level outflow expanded cyclone afternoon hours september satellite intensity estimates continued rise prompting nhc upgrade category hurricane utc day unexpected period rapid deepening began early september defined eye clearly visible satellite imagery intensified category hurricane winds mph utc season major hurricane category higher saffir simpson hurricane scale hours later cloud tops continued cool system eyewall late october cloud tops eye system warming intensified category hurricane utc october simultaneously attained peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure hpa inhg passed east bermuda weakening ensued following day hurricane entered cooler sea surface temperatures environment characterized significantly stable air weakened major hurricane intensity utc tropical storm final time utc october system lost tropical characteristics subsequently declared extratropical cyclone hours later positioned southwest newfoundland extratropical low absorbed larger weather system afternoon hours following day preparations impact center remained east lesser antilles outer bands produced heavy rains region rain fell parts country triggering flooding rivers nearly people stranded cars washed away flooding landslides severed access communities businesses schools closed preparation storm closest approach region heavy rainfall submerged airport numerous roads buildings farms damaged leaving residents trapped gusty winds reaching mph times scattered thunderstorms affected portions guadeloupe following upgrade hurricane status september issued tropical storm watch entirety island following days threat damaging winds gradually decreased storm forecast track took far east territory spare region direct hit discontinued watch evening october flights united_states bermuda canceled stormy conditions coast raised high surf warnings entire south shore temporarily closed additionally local events postponed passing roughly east bermuda outer bands produced rain wind gusts mph islands october environment canada issued tropical storm watch peninsula newfoundland residents warned heavy rains approaching striking region year hurricane revealed repairs wake previous hurricane occasionally inadequate roads shut storm works sustained significant damage installed washed away newfoundland forecasters united_kingdom warned residents remnants storm bring unsettled weather nation days midst record breaking heat wave temperatures reaching time monthly record high storm expected bring cooler weather region strong winds heavy rains anticipated leading cancellation ferry services temperatures association remnants storm expected produce snowfall united_kingdom season fell leaving hundreds residents electricity | Hurricane Ophelia (2011) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
19300_HurricaneDavid | hurricane david hurricane david cape_verde type hurricane reached category hurricane status saffir simpson hurricane scale fourth named tropical cyclone second hurricane major hurricane atlantic hurricane season traversed leeward_islands east_coast united_states late august early september david hurricane affect lesser antilles hurricane winds mph david remains storm category intensity landfall dominican_republic 20th century deadliest killing people path hurricane strongest hit 20th century deadliest dominican tropical cyclone hurricane killed september season meteorological history august national hurricane center reported tropical depression developed area disturbed weather located southeast day depression gradually developed moved westwards influence subtropical ridge high pressure located north system day nhc reported system tropical storm named david david continued strengthen hurricane august moved west northwestward august rapidly intensified mph major hurricane weakened slightly mph hurricane time david ravaged tiny island 29th david continued west northwest category hurricane northeast caribbean_sea reaching peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum central pressure mbar hpa august upper level trough pulled david northward hispaniola category hurricane august eye passed directly santo domingo capital dominican_republic million people storm crossed island emerged weak hurricane islands crossing passage david struck eastern cuba minimal hurricane september weakened tropical storm land quickly strengthened reached open waters david turned northwest western periphery subtropical ridge intensified mph category hurricane bahamas caused heavy damage despite initial forecasts miami florida landfall hurricane turned north northwest landfall strike near florida september paralleled florida coastline inland emerging western atlantic_ocean new beach florida later september david continued north northwest final landfall south savannah georgia minimal hurricane september turned northeast weakening land extratropical 6th new_york extratropical storm david continued northeast new_england david intensified crossed far north atlantic northwestern iceland moving eastward north september preparations days prior hitting david originally expected hit barbados spare process august turn hours moving area caused mph hurricane direct hit southern increasingly clear david headed island residents appear situation seriously partly attributed fact local radio warnings minimal disaster schemes essentially non existent furthermore experienced major hurricane leading population proved disastrous consequences island nation people evacuated united_states anticipation david including southeastern florida predicted landfall fled shelters stayed friend house inland traveled northward making landfall labor day weekend david forced activities greater miami area impact david believed responsible deaths making deadliest hurricanes modern era caused torrential damage path occurred dominican_republic hurricane landfall category hurricane storm onslaught david dropped inches rain causing numerous landslides mountainous island hours hurricane force winds severely eroded coastlines washed coastal roads damage greatest southwest portion island especially capital city resembled air raid target storm passage strong winds hurricane david destroyed damaged percent homes wood island leaving percent population homeless temporarily homeless immediate aftermath addition rainfall turned rivers sweeping away path sea power lines completely ripped causing water system stop severely damaged agricultural industry worst loss agriculture percent crop destroyed banana fields completely destroyed southern portion island trees blown citrus trees fared better small nature trees addition david winds uprooted trees tops mountains leaving bare damaging ecosystem disrupting water levels people died injured property agricultural damage figures unknown lesser antilles aside islands lesser antilles experienced minor moderate damage south david brought martinique winds mph mph sustained gust northeast coast capital reported wave heights feet experienced strong tropical storm sustained winds mph gust mph david strong winds caused severe crop damage amounting million million usd losses deaths reported hurricane caused injuries left homeless guadeloupe experienced moderate extensive damage banana crop completely destroyed combined losses crop damage amounted million million usd david caused deaths injuries left homeless nearby reported extreme damage moderate damages island experienced significant rainfall amounting inches fairly minor damages puerto_rico hurricane david originally going hit south coast puerto_rico change course middle night spared damage dominican_republic suffered hit puerto_rico hurricane david passed miles south island bringing strong winds heavy rainfall island portions southwestern puerto_rico experienced sustained winds mph rest island received tropical storm force winds passing island hurricane caused strong seas torrential rainfall amounting inches puerto_rico inches central mountainous region despite remaining offshore island felt david effects agricultural damage severe combined property damage hurricane responsible million losses million usd following storm declared island disaster area hurricane david killed seven people puerto_rico resulted dominican_republic making landfall dominican_republic david turned unexpectedly northwest causing mph winds santo domingo category winds country storm caused torrential rainfall resulting extreme river flooding flooding swept away entire villages isolated communities storm onslaught rail mounted container crane collapsed sea land terminal roads country damaged destroyed heavy rainfall especially towns san nearly country crops destroyed torrential flooding extreme river flooding resulted country fatalities particularly deadly example river mountainous village las swept away church school killing people flooding destroyed thousands houses leaving homeless aftermath hurricane president estimated combination agricultural property industrial damage billion billion usd neighboring haiti experienced little david hurricane weakened state moving country bahamas passing bahamas david brought mph winds eye crossed archipelago david disorganized produced heavy rainfall country peaking inches strong wind gusts uprooted trees overall damage minimal united_states david produced widespread damage united_states amounting million million usd prior hurricane arrival evacuated coastal areas total david directly killed united_states responsible indirect deaths florida making landfall david brought storm surge feet lack strengthening angle hit addition david caused strong surf moderate rainfall amounting maximum inches landfall category storm strongest winds localized highest reported wind occurred mph sustained mph gusts hurricane remained near coastline hurricane david failed cause extreme damage florida storm winds shattered windows stores near coast caused property damage including blowing frame palm beach downing foot radio tower roofs torn numerous buildings flooded inches rainfall foot crane snapped nuclear power plant hurricane spawned tornadoes passing state caused deaths injuries total damages florida amounted million million usd million occurred crop damage journalists today newspaper followed hurricane path experienced extremely high winds reported hurricane georgia hurricane david landfall georgia quickly weakening minimal hurricane bringing foot storm surge heavy surf inner core remained away major cities savannah recorded sustained winds mph wind gusts mph major damage occurred savannah high winds downed numerous power lines leaving power weeks storm offshore strong seas disrupted portion coastal reef moving sunken ship feet overall hurricane david responsible minor damage casualties heavy surf southeast mid-atlantic new_england entering south_carolina david retained winds hurricane force highest recorded mph sustained charleston mph wind gust numerous ships port charleston naval station sortied notably frigate destroyer tender sustained severe damage riding storm sea similar winds occurred north_carolina lesser readings recorded northeastern united_states excluding mph wind gust new_hampshire addition david dropped heavy rainfall path peaking inches cape_hatteras north_carolina widespread reports inches storm surge moderate peaking feet charleston feet eastern united_states coastline overall damage light areas widespread high winds rain downed power lines new_york_city area leaving million people electricity storm passage david caused minor moderate beach erosion widespread crop damage flooding addition hurricane spawned numerous tornadoes moving mid-atlantic new_england virginia tornadoes formed southeastern portion state greater scale tornadoes caused death injuries damaged homes destroyed homes amounting million million usd losses maryland david outer bands formed seven tornadoes delaware tornado damaged numerous homes injured aftermath immediately storm lack power prevented communications outside world little knowledge extent damage citizen named ended battery operated radio contact world response severe agricultural damage government initiated food months storm assistance amounted million groups world similar aftermath natural disasters distribution aid raised concerns accusations food material lack thereof affected citizens hurricane destroyed important landmarks including significant ruins fort young stood occurrence typical aftermath natural disasters looting homes destroyed hurricanes stolen weeks storm royal navy county class destroyer way united_kingdom hurricane struck turned provide emergency aid island sailing mountainous seas docked main harbor assistance outside help days crew provided work details medical parties offer assistance island concentrated hospital buildings restoring power water ship helicopter called took medical aid hills assist people cut getting help fallen trees ship radio systems broadcast news music island inform population assistance time royal_navy ship provided public broadcast news service united_states despite casualties damages attributed david storm effects bad countries particular south florida escaped relatively lightly nhc director accused overly stirring panic arrival david local claimed experience residents future storms nhc defended methods stating hadn raised public alarm predictions accurate consequences disastrous reporter covered hurricane david journalist today newspaper known florida today news photographer followed path hurricane miami central florida decided ride hurricane home journalists difficult trying experience reporters survived ended winning numerous awards hurricane interrupted filming movie taking place retirement david retired following storm devastation high death toll atlantic hurricane replaced season | Hurricane David | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
19339_HurricaneElla(1958) | hurricane brought flooding texas september fifth named storm hurricane annual season developed tropical wave located east lesser antilles august initially tropical depression strengthened hours later system crossed leeward_islands entered caribbean_sea late august headed westward august intensified category hurricane hours later strengthened category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale storm curved northwestward south hispaniola result struck peninsula haiti september flooding country killed people left missing additionally thousands left homeless crops washed numerous cattle killed emerging caribbean_sea deepened peaked mph category hurricane september making landfall near cuba heavy rainfall lead flooding turn caused hundreds flee homes resulted fatalities hundreds livestock drowned telephone telegraph services disrupted areas storm disorganized moving southern coast cuba weakened tropical storm later september reached gulf_of_mexico september briefly strengthened began weaken approaching gulf_coast united_states storm landfall weak tropical storm near texas september rapidly weakened inland dissipated later day rainfall rough surf caused inland coastal flooding texas offshore captain boat fell overboard went missing later presumed drowned meteorological history tropical wave observed near august later day reconnaissance aircraft flight reported wind shirt average shower thunderstorm activity low level circulation utc august tropical depression developed east lesser antilles hours later depression strengthened storm moved leeward_islands entered caribbean_sea late august reconnaissance aircraft reported sustained winds mph time san_juan puerto_rico began issuing advisories strengthened category hurricane utc august hours later category hurricane september curved west northwestward later day landfall peninsula haiti winds mph storm operationally thought remained offshore emerged caribbean_sea september immediately resumed strengthening category hurricane utc september attained peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg time storm landfall near cuba intensity rough terrain island caused weaken category hurricane september later day weakened tropical storm storm strengthened mph reaching gulf_of_mexico september maintained intensity approximately hours moving west northwestward began weaken september hours later storm landfall near texas winds mph weakened tropical depression dissipated late september wind gusts puerto_rico mph heavy rainfall caused local flooding damage minor locations confined crops preparation island hispaniola hurricane warning issued dominican_republic coastline brought heavy rains peaking polo damage resultant flooding southwestern dominican_republic reached additionally wind gusts mph reported santo domingo heavy precipitation haiti caused flash floods killed people near people listed missing water covered roads low lying areas combination strong winds flooding rendered thousands homeless damage agriculture heavy numerous cattle killed crops washed sugar cane monetary damage estimate losses haiti noted considerable flooding occurred cuba hundreds evacuated homes different provinces cuba including peasant families near houses swept away overflowed area woman sons drowned swollen river additionally body man recovered near del sur hundreds livestock drowned telephone telegraph services disrupted areas losses cuba estimated reached role cuban revolution government troops stayed barracks storm rebels progress cover later heard hurricane radio taught comrades entities like tropical cyclones named order produced gale force winds florida keys causing damage mainly fences signs winds damaged overturned trailers north miami freighter disabled towed port united_states_coast_guard fears storm similar hurricane previous year residents evacuated southwestern louisiana estimated fled inland approached leaving people ride storm louisiana caused collision ocean bound mississippi_river near new_orleans impact louisiana limited minor damage rice crops southwestern portion state oil platforms offshore houston texas people alerted possible evacuations approach area coast evacuations port connor brought heavy rains eastern southern texas including galveston precipitation brought minor flooding low lying areas brought swells coast texas portion closed south tidal flooding caused closure portion near offshore shrimp sank storm smashed rocks near galveston crew fled life boats later rescued captain boat went missing washed overboard man later presumed drowned | Hurricane Ella (1958) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
19406_HurricaneDanny(2015) | hurricane hurricane august major hurricane develop hurricane originated defined tropical wave emerged atlantic_ocean august traveling west system gradually tropical depression august tropical storm later day dry air slowed development august dry air removed system rapidly intensified category saffir simpson hurricane wind scale peak short lived wind shear soon increased prompted significant weakening tropical storm august approached lesser antilles degenerated tropical wave traversed archipelago august noted hispaniola following day hurricane prompted issuance tropical storm warnings lesser antilles cancelled flights distributed ultimately brought light rain region effects considered beneficial severe drought meteorological history august defined tropical wave accompanied significant surface pressure falls traversed emerged atlantic_ocean evening broad surface low developed wave august embedded monsoon flow environmental factors enabled gradual development disturbance including low wind shear average sea surface temperatures moderate moisture content favorable subtropical ridge north steered system generally west northwest entire existence august surface low increasingly defined convection persistent subsequently acquired organization classified tropical depression fourth season utc august time situated west southwest cape depression traversed region generally favoring development occasional dry air initially rapid growth system reached tropical storm status utc august based satellite intensity estimates dvorak technique assigned accordingly banding features developed circulation early august temporary intrusion dry air caused convection collapse later day cloud cover redeveloped hours improving upper level outflow supported formation central dense overcast wide eye soon developed reached hurricane strength utc august time located east windward_islands trough mid atlantic weakened subtropical ridge caused hurricane relatively slow pace mph unusually small hurricane gale force winds extending center prone significant fluctuations intensity making forecasts particularly difficult storm soon underwent period rapid intensification aided nearly non existent upper level wind shear low level moisture wrapped circulation phase influence air layer achieved peak intensity utc august category saffir simpson hurricane wind scale maximum sustained winds estimated mph alongside barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg shortly increasing shear dry air initiated rapid weakening phase storm eye obscured clouds disappeared satellite image late august august structure deteriorated surface mid level height shear surface low soon exposed convection displaced northeast weakened tropical storm utc august storm briefly leveled intensity somewhat later day circulation convection intense lightning observed near cyclone center late august structure began circulation significantly displaced remaining ragged convection early august hurricane_hunters struggled find circulation center neared lesser antilles system weakened tropical depression utc passed hours later degenerated tropical wave marking dissipating tropical cyclone remnants continued west northwest day noted hispaniola preparations impact august governments lesser antilles issued tropical storm watches islands antigua placed tropical storm warning following day advisories discontinued following degradation tropical depression august cancelled flights eastern caribbean hurricane cruise ships altered courses members issued official statement residents saying threat country convened discuss potential preparations status emergency supplies officials distributed opened shelters issued orange alert guadeloupe saint advising residents heavy rain strong winds officials guadeloupe shut roads measure expected rainfall welcomed entire affected region suffering severe drought rain fell leading minor observed antigua disruption electrical water supplies occurred guadeloupe rainfall expected puerto_rico areas receiving peak value observed dam critically low received relatively light increased water level similarly water levels rose days brought devastating floods killing people tremendous damage caribbean islands received additional rainfall storm | Hurricane Danny (2015) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
19434_HurricaneIone | hurricane hurricane strong category hurricane affected north_carolina september bringing high winds significant rainfall came heels compounded problems caused earlier hurricanes spawned tropical wave left african coast september system tropical depression tropical north_atlantic turning northwest developing hurricane turning west east bahamas turned northwest northward moving eastern north_carolina moving east northeastward sea caused million usd damage crops north_carolina result impacts seven people lost lives meteorological history tropical wave moved cape_verde september september developed tropical depression remained weak days began steadily intensify moved north lesser antilles reaching hurricane strength september conditions favorable additional development peaked winds miles hour september north bahamas drier cooler air gradually circulation storm weakened category hurricane time wilmington north_carolina landfall september hurricane hit state weeks fourth months tropical cyclone observed cape_hatteras radar landfall observed small scale track storm weakened tropical storm land category hurricane northwestern atlantic continued northeastward extratropical cyclone september extratropical storm crossed newfoundland seen september moving north_atlantic preparations hurricane warnings effect virginia north_carolina hurricane alert issued northward new_jersey dump trucks loaded dirt ready paper mill severe damage caused hurricanes earlier year caused delaware river flood recent flooding hurricane kept residents banks alert storm strike business owners ready merchandise need arose new_york_city officials prepared worst police officers filling gas tanks patrol cars extra patrol men called duty advance hurricane flights canceled new_york stood ready warned shipping companies impending storm boxing match delayed allowed promoters sell additional tickets million present day figures impact september day swan quarter north_carolina winds significantly increase strong winds area east northeast electricity went area homes flooded time barbara atlantic hurricane season tides increased september rapidly rising lake causeway partially washed reported broken loose hurricane tides fully swan quarter september winds finally dying day recorded maximum sustained wind miles hour gusts miles hour prolonged easterly winds forced tide increase levels feet feet normal resulted largest north_carolina history storm surge recorded feet north_carolina storm tide feet measured north_carolina reported storm lasted nearly days north_carolina monarch departed newfoundland laying telephone cable atlantic ocean crossed path ship storm managed reach scotland complete mission september caused million usd damage crops north_carolina rest came flooding area devastated weeks earlier near trent near north_carolina river stage reached heights seen hurricane floyd atlantic hurricane season caused seven deaths north_carolina low number attributed executed warnings effectiveness relief groups red_cross landfall newfoundland canada evening september tropical storm result cause wind rain damage day storm extratropical negative effects canada boy broke leg blown car thousands dollars damage broken polls uprooted trees interrupted telephone service damaged chimneys power outages reported canada reports roof damage trailer torn foundation flights cancelled schools closed ferry service portugal cove disrupted september reports boats lost report garage flipped car reports street mines flooded reported million damage province extensive damage waterfront property southern coast newfoundland september reports fishermen losing gear house blown foundation damage phone company washed road swift current damage power company september reported destroyed fortune harbour damage freighter conception bay legacy damage retired atlantic hurricane formal lists created result replaced particular result time hurricane naming began tropical cyclone forecast models developed chosen candidates test reliability errors associated significant model forecast landfall north_carolina forcing storm eastward south state | Hurricane Ione | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
19461_SubtropicalStormOne(1974) | subtropical storm subtropical storm short lived subtropical cyclone brought amounts rainfall central florida late june storm originated area convection detached tropical depression southwestern gulf_of_mexico june new area low pressure developed underneath convection system began intensify later day storm sufficiently organized classified subtropical depression early june landfall near florida winds mph later attained peak intensity eastern florida winds mph atlantic_ocean system began weaken underwent extratropical transition storm ultimately dissipated coast north_carolina early june despite relatively weak strength system produced nearly rain tampa florida national_hurricane_center reported upwards nearby precipitation totals common heavy rainfall led moderate flooding state tornado confirmed touched association cyclone people drowned result storm damage amounted million usd million usd meteorological history tropical depression situated southwestern gulf_of_mexico june june depression began weaken moved near mexican coastline causing convective activity away center circulation later day new area low pressure developed underneath convection central gulf_of_mexico continued mature utc system sufficiently organized classified subtropical depression subtropical storm operationally considered non tropical post season analysis system subtropical storm tracked rapidly northeast mph early june depression intensified subtropical storm neared florida coastline reconnaissance missions flown storm landfall near florida winds mph morning june land system continued intensify moved roughly hours landfall storm attained peak intensity winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg long attaining intensity storm moved far western atlantic_ocean began weaken later day began undergo extratropical transition acquiring frontal features elongated convection storm completed transition hours poorly defined dissipating north_carolina coastline early june preparations impact following formation system national_hurricane_center issued small craft advisories gale warnings florida coastline relatively weak system brought torrential rainfall parts central florida amounts national_hurricane_center reported fell near tampa hour span rain fell rainfall amounts exceeding covered large area north tampa totals common west lake submerged flood waters storm offshore waves affected coastal areas vessels stranded storm resulted rescues ships shore tornado reported near additionally touched near struck areas left damage later confirmed tornado track length roughly beach erosion common beaches southeastern states significant erosion took place naples coastal flooding reported moving florida subtropical storm brought gusty winds light moderate rainfall georgia south_carolina north_carolina florida people killed storm drowning floods left roughly million usd million usd damage | Subtropical Storm One (1974) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
19533_HurricaneOtto(2010) | hurricane hurricane produced days torrential rain northeastern caribbean october originated subtropical cyclone lingering north puerto_rico october transitioned tropical storm day fifteenth hurricane season accelerating northeast strengthened category hurricane saffir simpson scale october attaining peak winds mph storm began weakening incompatible surroundings extratropical west azores october atlantic tropical cyclone record transition subtropical storm tropical storm drifting near northeastern caribbean days precursor disturbance brought prolonged rainfall leeward_islands puerto_rico triggering widespread flooding numerous mudslides damage storm particular roads property infrastructure exceeded million usd fatalities northeast proceeded open atlantic affecting meteorological history late september large area disturbed weather associated tropical waves formed east lesser antilles disturbance drifted slowly west northwestward strong wind shear eventually caused westernmost wave dissipate albeit weak elongated remnant trough area low pressure persisted days extreme nearby upper level cyclonic vortex north october trough drifted northward favorable atmospheric environment allowed lowest pressures extend surface low defined interacting adjacent upper vortex produce wide convective band concentrated region strong showers thunderstorms form northeastern caribbean day system continued acquire prominent subtropical structure developed markedly larger wind radius typically seen pure tropical cyclones satellite observations revealed lower wind circulation distinct cyclonic vortex aloft southwest confirming hybrid nature system national_hurricane_center nhc classified system subtropical depression utc october north northwest san_juan puerto_rico depression slid slowly northwestward upper vortex large high pressure region central atlantic region lighter wind shear ahead anticipated weakening upper cyclone prompted nhc introduce possibility tropical transition later satellite observations showed rapid improvement depression structure convective banding wrapped completely broad inner wind field produced gusts mph accordingly nhc upgraded depression subtropical storm utc october northeast satellite images continued display classical subtropical cyclone center vortex aloft nearly data hurricane_hunters aircraft indicated weak warm convective core developing mid levels circulation feature normally present upper levels tropical cyclones large wind field reaffirmed entering final stages tropical transition convective activity briefly weakened overnight weakening shear considerably warmer sea surface temperatures permitted small patches thunderstorms morning october northward temperature contrasts forecast models indicated warm core circulation ascended upper levels cyclone consequence burst deep tropical convection extreme cloud temperatures approximately occurred center having shed subtropical characteristics warm core system operationally declared tropical utc day course october began accelerate northeast increasing influence vertically deep trough east_coast conditions aloft remained storm convection deepened center form large defined central dense overcast utc winds reached mph mid level eyewall began form prompting nhc upgrade storm category hurricane south bermuda strengthening ensued newly formed hurricane proceeded warm waters central atlantic microwave imagery revealed eye obscured vertically established marking peak strength estimated winds mph peaking intensity fully embedded deep layered flow southwest racing northeastward hurricane entered area progressively cooler waters adverse upper atmospheric conditions eroded cloud pattern disrupted circulation maximum winds dropping mph reduced tropical storm late october convective activity came near halt relentless wind shear lack tropical moisture leading specialists conclude storm entering extratropical transition day cool dry air weak warm core began develop frontal banding features characteristics extratropical cyclone october nhc discontinued advisories storm post tropical system near azores week eventually degenerated remnant low sharply southeastward completely dissipating west morocco october preparations impact precursor disturbance produced days prolonged rainfall gusty winds northern leeward_islands puerto_rico localized flooding rough sea conditions caused extensive road damage infrastructure failures beach erosion coastlines passage storm numerous residents left water power state emergency declared caribbean nations schools businesses government offices closed storm conditions weather system ultimately accounted substantial monetary losses areas pinned million usd addition widely regarded storms history northeastern caribbean repeatedly shattering rainfall records leeward_islands triggered torrential flooding island easternmost coast october october flash floods affected households houses flooded severely damaged residences evacuated people trapped homes residents suffered absence drinking water lack electricity inability prepare meals loss kitchen equipment response area declared disaster zone total usd approved assist flood victims additional allocated intermittent battered days total inches precipitation recorded time reported significant flooding number persons rescued homes gusty winds generated rough sea conditions coastal regions resulting beach erosion collapse section rains associated floods topped number bridges washed sides roadways damage utility lines followed significant electricity services exact damage territory remains unknown heavy rainfall associated shattered numerous records october maximum total reported rain flooded roads prompted officials opened shelters islands october roadway section leading collapsed temporarily cutting neighborhood traffic makeshift roadway created day island north shore floods landslides affected low lying areas traffic initially remained rain continued days flooding asphalt erosion forced authorities close roads highways damage estimates storm reached million islands flash flood warning effect presence october torrential floods islands overturned cars caused extensive damage utility lines drainage pipes dozens people specifically road town temporarily left power water total estimated inches rain recorded government declared state emergency entire territory floods storm regarded worst history total damage islands estimated million considerably higher losses ensured major hurricane earl earlier year widespread flooding responsible substantial increases damage road network initially wrought earl amounting million usd french island nation associated floods similar property damage monetary losses totaled million usd puerto_rico rain began pour parts puerto_rico october days areas greatest rainfall day period october registered inches recorded rainfall issued closure roads additional streets partially secured subsequent widespread flooding affected roads suffered significant damage damage road infrastructure estimated million addition municipality reported losses agriculture later estimated million following overflow october neighborhood cut surrounding communities waters severely damaged main road shortly landslide utility pole road making impossible larger vehicles including access site landslides trapped fourteen families municipality residence alongside road suffered significant damage evacuated district isolated neighboring areas collapse bridge area burst triggered floods local streets trapped dozens families homes severe flooding contaminated water supplies leaving estimated people drinking water wake storm response government declared state emergency entire island authorities opened shelters flood victims rescued | Hurricane Otto (2010) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
19572_1909GrandIslehurricane | hurricane grand isle hurricane large deadly category hurricane caused severe damage killed people cuba northern coast gulf_of_mexico forming tropical disturbance south hispaniola september initial depression slowly intensified moved west northwest jamaica days later system attained tropical storm intensity turned northwestward cuba september attained equivalent modern day category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale strengthened attain winds mph making landfall cuba september briefly weakening land system regained strength gulf_of_mexico peak winds reaching mph following day slightly weakening hurricane increased forward motion landfall near louisiana september system quickly lost strength moving land dissipating following day missouri caribbean little impact known caused storm outside cuba rough seas killed people united_states hurricane wrought catastrophic damage louisiana mississippi states people known killed making sixth deadliest hurricane united_states history time surpassed cyclones louisiana coastline powerful storm surge penetrated inland destroying homes people thousands homes affected region lost roofs telegraph communication crippled terms monetary losses storm wrought million usd million usd damage path meteorological history origins grand isle hurricane tropical disturbance western atlantic_ocean early september enhanced strong area high pressure azores british isles system able gradually intensify neared lesser antilles september barometric pressures islands eastern caribbean fell indicating disturbance moving region according atlantic hurricane database maintained national_hurricane_center system developed tropical depression south hispaniola caribbean september stated evidence closed circulation key component tropical cyclones september tracking west northwestward depression brushed coast haiti attaining tropical storm intensity northwestern coast jamaica september reaching strength storm slowed gradually took northwesterly course heading western cuba september system attained winds mph considered category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale moving slow pace mph system gradually intensified late september center storm estimated landfall winds mph atmospheric pressure mbar hpa inhg recorded passage storm eye passed town hours september slight weakening took place moving western cuba gulf_of_mexico storm steadily regained strength september system attained equivalent intensity category hurricane forward motion increased early morning storm intensified attain peak winds mph equivalent mid range category cyclone afternoon september reports louisiana mississippi coastline indicated outer bands hurricane producing scattered rainfall early september estimated center hurricane landfall near louisiana winds mph pressure mbar hpa inhg recorded time lowest relation storm operational analysis storm indicated attained equivalent intensity category hurricane landfall storm lowest pressure operationally listed mbar hpa inhg pressure based operational estimates relation system storm surge directly measured later research storm determined winds exceeded mph time hurricane radius maximum wind roughly overall size storm estimated wide overland system quickly weakened losing hurricane status hours later tropical depression southern missouri remnants system noted september merged trough impact western cuba hurricane brought strong winds heavy rains areas maximum rain fell hour span strongest recorded winds reached mph numerous buildings western cuba sustained extensive damage large portion orange crop lost ships pushed onshore hurricane large swells del province damage estimated million usd amidst rough seas produced hurricane steamship sank coast cuba near people drowned wreck fatalities crew members passengers united_states prior hurricane arrival united_states issued hurricane warnings storm passed western cuba warnings declared gulf_coast florida ships gulf planning set sail advised return remain port warnings issued northern gulf_coast allowing residents time evacuate storm struck united_states storm wrought extensive damage gulf_coast people killed storm considered conservative estimate true death toll known known fatalities took place louisiana mississippi makes grand isle hurricane eleventh deadliest hurricane united_states history time occurrence sixth deadliest storm country damage louisiana mississippi estimated million usd louisiana new_orleans storm caused substantial damage homes destroyed ships wrecked communication city completely lost telegraph wires downed september advisories ceased leading concerns state city prior communication loss weather_bureau reported waves mississippi_river banks surpassing water rise new_orleans reach unprecedented levels lakes overflowed banks water mississippi_river flowed flooding nearby resulting floods inundated areas upwards water similar scale flooding caused hurricane katrina nearly years later lack residential buildings area time flooding caused far destruction katrina report falsely claimed city french quarter swept away total coal barges sank coast new_orleans parish million losses nearly sugar cane plantation new_orleans sustained damage resulting million loses strong winds hurricane lifted homes foundations cases homes blown away originally stood towns louisiana isolated immediately storm telegraph communication lost near storm landfall large storm surge destroyed homes people traveled inland fatalities took place southeastern louisiana hardest hit region people boating mississippi_river gulf_of_mexico caught storm mph winds officials presumed caught perished near texas border estimated thirds rice crop ruined hurricane damage hurricane estimated million usd louisiana total people killed hurricane according maximum rain fell state passage hurricane fatalities took place mississippi towns cities flooded cities destroyed hurricane winds mph blew roofs homes shut local power station leaving city darkness telegraph wires downed cutting communication surrounding area bay bridge large waves thought destroyed storm point bridge held storm person died washed away crossing initial estimates stated damage usd stretch beach mississippi homes electric car line destroyed hurricane storm surge north jackson communication city lost dome newly constructed capital building destroyed high winds people killed city crushed falling walls maximum rain fell mississippi passage hurricane areas pensacola florida mph winds caused damage local pier ship named toppled wharf large waves produced hurricane barges carrying lumber sank near western beach pensacola lost cargo small ships destroyed large swells according new_york_times pieces inland remnants hurricane brought light moderate rainfall portions central united_states maximum rain fell arkansas missouri tennessee kentucky section louisville nashville railroad section illinois central railroad washed floods caused storm remnants aftermath storm killed people united_states credited warnings prior hurricane arrival saving lives following hurricane landfall september rescue relief efforts began taking place september near louisiana september thousands dollars worth supplies sent survivors storm days passage storm areas devastated hurricane receive aid government united_states_army congressman sent telegraph war department requesting aid received response september initially news reports focused large loss life storm lack aid noticed attention shifted hundreds survivors left homeless dire need basic days storm passage fears storm ruined cotton crop southern louisiana cause spike prices report released october stated losses previously thought result change cotton price according report rice cotton crops sustained losses respectively wake hurricane added storm surge hurricane global database based newspaper reports referring event tidal wave years later detailed study possible past resulted event suspect review news articles indicating wave came hurricane determined publishing date article archived telegraph september day hurricane landfall light research possibility wave denied remains database event | 1909 Grand Isle hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
19837_HurricaneAlma(1962) | hurricane alma hurricane alma saw latest development storm named storm atlantic hurricane season alma formed tropical wave located offshore august initially tropical depression subsequently moved inland south florida impact state minor generally limited light rainfall rough seas early august depression atlantic_ocean strengthened tropical storm alma later day moved northeastward remained offshore east_coast united_states alma strengthened hurricane august located offshore eastern portion state strong winds downed electrical poles caused power outages storm tides caused erosion areas damage north_carolina reached usd storm continued intensify peaked mph category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale august alma weakened category later august passing offshore new_england outer bands brought rainfall rough seas strong winds especially massachusetts precipitation beneficial new_england suffering drought conditions massachusetts strong winds caused power telephone outages numerous trees rough seas offshore massachusetts destroyed boats losses new_england million alma curved eastward weakened tropical storm northwestern atlantic september hours later storm transitioned extratropical cyclone situated south nova scotia meteorological history weak circulation associated tropical wave observed august system tracked westward observed research flight august days later system entered caribbean_sea continued remain disorganized wave moved eastern cuba august emerging following day system finally began organize utc august tropical depression developed offshore southeastern florida coast shortly depression landfall near florida winds mph traveled barely inland emerged atlantic_ocean near early august depression moved northeastward strengthened location beneath anticyclone later august depression upgraded tropical storm alma situated east florida georgia border alma steadily intensified paralleled coastline carolinas hurricane august miles coast cape_hatteras north_carolina time alma attained minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg utc august alma strengthened category hurricane storm attained maximum sustained wind speed mph located miles east southeast massachusetts storm weakened category hurricane high pressure system atlantic_canada caused alma turn east southeastward weakening tropical storm august later day storm transitioned extratropical cyclone situated miles south southeast southwestern tip nova scotia high pressure system caused extratropical remnants execute cyclonic loop august september later day extratropical remnants alma curved northeastward dissipating south newfoundland puerto_rico heavy rainfall associated precursor tropical wave produced flooding southeastern portion island august day alma developed precursor system brought high seas atlantic coasts florida georgia resulted small craft warnings florida savannah georgia additionally storm brought light precipitation areas states storm traveled parallel east_coast united_states crafts advised remain port mouth south_carolina coast state alma brought gusty winds heavy excessive precipitation area damage reported despite proximity land storm produced peak wind gusts mph head wind gusts downed power pole caused hour long power town storm tide normal resulted erosion highest rainfall total alma united_states report cape_hatteras damage state amounted eye alma passed miles south southeast virginia brought light precipitation gusty winds rough surf eastern portion state rainfall peaked inches norfolk causing flooding minor beach erosion occurred tides feet normal significant wind damage occurred strongest sustained wind speed area mph massachusetts outer bands alma brought hours nearly continuous rainfall gale force winds hours precipitation amounts reached inches beneficial region new_england suffering drought conditions slick roads resulted traffic accidents tides reached normal state massachusetts resulted minor coastal flooding alma produced strong waves destroyed boats additionally cabin cruisers smaller vessels broke loose smashed rocks storm produced northerly wind gust mph boston area addition winds mph coastal sections state result trees fell causing power telephone outages smashing house parked car facility winds rainfall short causing hours fair grounds large tent blown indirect death occurred woman struck truck road new_england storm brought rainfall mph winds coastal rhode_island storm damage reported far north portsmouth new_hampshire precipitation extended northward maine damage storm new_england estimated million | Hurricane Alma (1962) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
19928_TropicalStormAna(2003) | tropical storm tropical storm tropical cyclone record north_atlantic basin exist month april tropical cyclone season developed subtropical cyclone non tropical low april west bermuda tracked east southeastward organized april transitioned tropical cyclone peak winds mph tropical storm turned east northeastward steadily weakening wind shear approaching cold april extratropical cyclone storm brushed bermuda light rain remnants produced precipitation azores united_kingdom swells generated storm capsized boat florida coastline causing fatalities meteorological history non tropical low pressure area developed miles south southwest bermuda april interaction upper level trough surface frontal trough surface trough extended gale center hispaniola brought moisture northward caribbean_sea circulation caused heavy rainfall puerto_rico non tropical low tracked generally northward ridge east west april system began producing sporadic convection near center early day satellite imagery indicated presence tight inner core winds turning northwest looped southeastward gradually separated surface frontal system deepening upper level trough system convection better organized center estimated system developed early april located miles west bermuda operationally subtropical cyclone classified national_hurricane_center hours later subtropical storm tracked east southeastward continued organize late april upper level warm core present system based organization estimated tropical storm utc april tropical storm attained peak intensity mph based estimates technique data shortly closest point approach bermuda passed miles southwest island operationally cyclone classified national_hurricane_center time considered subtropical cyclone strong upper level wind shear removed convection small area thunderstorms persisted near center storm completely separated upper level system cyclone organized developing eye feature late april embedded flow cyclone north continued eastward early april wind shear removed convection center convection waned day april circulation deteriorated organization turning northeast circulation center merged approaching cold april tropical storm completed transition extratropical cyclone extratropical storm accelerated east northeastward losing identity frontal zone april southeast azores impact records naming prior development government bermuda issued gale warning island classification national_hurricane_center tropical storm warning issued bermuda near island days developing storm dropped inches precipitation day period bermuda international airport winds island reach tropical storm force swells storm impacted coast florida combination swells outgoing tide caused boat april occupants drowned rescued extratropical storm remnants dropped inches precipitation city azores moisture remnants produced beneficial rainfall united_kingdom ships recorded tropical storm force winds association atlantic forest recorded mph pressure mbar april reported winds mph april april second subtropical cyclone record atlantic basin month april subtropical storm attaining tropical characteristics tropical storm record month april earliest forming tropical subtropical cyclone atlantic basin | Tropical Storm Ana (2003) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
19958_HurricaneArlene(1963) | hurricane hurricane tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season storms recorded bermuda originating tropical depression july quickly intensified category hurricane august attaining intensity storm quickly weakened turned west august degenerated tropical depression storm failed organize august time tropical storm following day attained hurricane status passing directly bermuda hours passing island reached peak intensity winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg august transitioned extratropical cyclone absorbed cyclone later day track hurricane warnings watches issued leeward_islands damage reported islands storm greatest impact bermuda high winds near record rainfall downed trees power lines caused flooding damages island amounted usd million usd meteorological history hurricane identified tropical depression july lesser antilles satellite large cyclone estimated degrees diameter steadily tracked westward eventually northwestward intensified tropical storm august later day navy reconnaissance aircraft reached storm found clear eye barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg resulting classified hurricane meant storm rapidly intensified tropical depression hurricane span hours intensification continued hours time storm attained initial peak strength winds mph classifying category hurricane early august began weaken turned west storm continued slowly weaken rapidly tropical depression august quick decrease intensity result sudden increase vertical wind shear near core cyclone later day system passed near northern leeward_islands depression poorly organized hurricane steadily tracked northwestward began august storm began forward motion virtually stationary later began increase turned northeastward beginning main belt ships vicinity depression reported regained gale force winds august resulting advisories initiated time later day navy reconnaissance plane found hurricane force winds center storm resulting upgraded minimal hurricane second time day august passed directly bermuda winds mph storm continued intensify passing island reconnaissance recorded minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg maximum winds reached mph hurricane began weaken hours later winds decreasing mph afternoon august shortly transitioned extratropical cyclone maintaining hurricane force winds north atlantic remnants absorbed larger cyclone near newfoundland august preparations impact august national_weather_service san_juan puerto_rico issued hurricane warnings northern leeward_islands hurricane watch later day watch expanded include puerto_rico august hurricane warnings lowered gale warnings watch discontinued weakened tropical storm later day warnings canceled storm weakened tropical depression august residents bermuda advised venture offshore vessel rush hurricane preparations completion bermuda produced winds mph pressure mbar hpa inhg recorded passage maximum gust mph recorded tree limbs power lines downed island small boats sank rough seas flooding reported areas hurricane produced second highest tropical cyclone related rainfall island peaking damages bermuda amounted usd million usd | Hurricane Arlene (1963) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
20068_1926Louisianahurricane | louisiana hurricane louisiana hurricane caused widespread devastation united_states gulf_coast particularly louisiana tropical cyclone hurricane atlantic hurricane season formed broad area low pressure central caribbean_sea august moving northwest storm slowly intensified reaching tropical storm strength august subsequently attaining hurricane strength passing hurricane steadily intensified northwards gulf_of_mexico reaching peak intensity prior landfall near louisiana august winds mph moving inland tropical cyclone moved west quickly weakened dissipating august hurricane strong storm surge landfall caused extensive damage coastal regions especially strong winds caused severe crop damage destroying homes disrupting communications heavy rainfall peaking louisiana helped damage crops widespread power outages occurred areas gulf_coast deaths reported result hurricane damages estimates totaling million meteorological history tropical depression formed august central caribbean_sea broad area low pressure based weather reports weather stations ships vicinity moving steadily west northwest western caribbean disturbance slowly intensified attaining tropical storm strength utc day prior atlantic hurricane project system analyzed open trough august tropical storm began west gulf_of_mexico westernmost region cuba late august gulf_of_mexico august tropical storm continued intensify reaching hurricane strength early day north yucatán_peninsula ship hurricane vicinity reported barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg ships reported similarly low pressures beginning august system began curve northwards louisiana coast response nearby cold hurricane continued intensify moved northwards reaching category hurricane intensity day subsequently equivalent category hurricane august ship reported eye associated system observing mph winds pressure mbar hpa inhg utc day major hurricane intensified making landfall near louisiana utc late august winds estimated mph estimated minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg based pressure report mbar hpa inhg maximum sustained winds extended hurricane center land hurricane rapidly weakened utc august system degenerated tropical storm located louisiana near day storm weakened tropical depression strength moved west open trough low pressure near texas utc august preparations preparation oncoming hurricane weather forecast office new_orleans began issue tropical cyclone warnings watches advisories storm august storm warnings issued areas united_states gulf_coast new_orleans texas utc day indicating approaching system considerable intensity hurricane unexpectedly north day previously issued storm warning shifted eastward include areas louisiana galveston texas hurricane warning issued weather forecast office areas mobile alabama utc storm warning placed areas east mobile florida hurricane rapidly weakened land warnings advisories new_orleans weather office related storm discontinued utc august warnings communicated potentially affected areas mail telegraph forms communication time hurricane approaching coast united_states weather_bureau began surface weather analysis maps ships radio small craft offshore mobile recalled port mobile floating dock property removed new_orleans potential affects hurricane cotton industry cotton stock markets reported gains points trades stock prices closing net gain high points impact storm surge reported louisiana bay tides average damaged strong wind waves previously damaged new_orleans hurricane new damage instigated project raise lighthouse bay lighthouse damaged hurricane small fishing lost storm failing evacuate ports prior storm upstream mississippi_river near louisiana boat sank strong hurricane force winds reported louisiana coast landfall reported sustained winds mph gusts estimated mph churches warehouse stores destroyed weather station new_orleans observed peak wind gust mph severe damage reported new_orleans included uprooted trees displaced roads blocked debris window damage caused strong winds reported new_orleans affected power resulting losses local electric company communication wires downed preventing communication cities houses city strong winds ferry wrecked hurricane offshore estimated sugar cane lost hurricane city destroyed episcopal church passenger trains detained louisiana winds determined unsafe rail operations strong winds rain caused mail plane crash chemistry building destroyed fire hurricane fires reported areas new_orleans hurricane dropped heavy rains coast increased atmospheric instability region prior storm landfall rainfall peaked louisiana rain reported hour period august 26th hour rainfall records set locations including rains destroyed orchard louisiana damaged crops louisiana rainfall amounts widespread coast outside louisiana rainfall peaked florida panhandle localized rainfall measurements hurricane caused deaths estimated million damages million attributed damage storm sent relief louisiana affected regions assist rehabilitation work | 1926 Louisiana hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
20191_TropicalStormDolly(2014) | tropical storm tropical storm short lived disorganized tropical cyclone caused moderate damage mexico early september originating tropical wave system tropical depression late september situated struggled strong wind shear duration existence large system featured multiple new dominant center times simply rotating mean vortex result multiple center occurred general west northwest track eventually landfall september remnant low system subsequently dissipated following day prior landfall schools suspended classes officials opened shelters veracruz storm produced widespread moderate heavy rain mexico peaking subsequent flooding caused damage amounting million million fatality indirectly attributed storm moisture brought scattered storms southern texas meteorological history august tropical wave emerged west coast africa system traversed atlantic week signs development convection finally increased wave entered caribbean_sea august august interaction wave spurred organization area low pressure consolidated system crossed yucatán_peninsula august formation banding feature southeastern portion circulation september marked system transition tropical depression utc situated warm waters strong wind shear created unfavorable environment hindered intensification formative stage depression tracked northward center relocated turning northwest later west uncertain closed circulation truly existed conflicting data depression remained trough afternoon september early september depression acquired gale force winds fourth tropical storm season accordingly assigned time tight pressure gradient ridge gulf_of_mexico created large area tropical storm winds east cyclone investigating system indicate achieved peak winds mph utc winds mph found deep convection storm east considered inflated heavy rains representative actual strength slight weakening took place shortly center relocated south relocation multiple observed rotating mean position vortex located southeast utc september pressure fell mbar hpa inhg marking storm peak intensity maintaining west course landfall south utc winds mph radar observations depicted secondary center north moved ashore near hour later onshore circulation separated remaining convection storm degenerated remnant low later day system subsequently dissipated early september preparations impact remnants brought widespread moisture southern texas september scattered thunderstorms developed region producing damaging winds rain fell causing street flooding dozens mexican fishing vessels sought refuge port ran aground shipping channel united_states_coast_guard attributed sudden influx numerous ships southerly flow hurricane pacific brought moisture resulting possible life threatening flash flooding mexico coinciding advisory late september government mexico issued tropical storm warning areas soon expanded northward include areas public schools suspended classes september veracruz officials opened shelters potential temporarily suspended operations oil production plants september brought widespread heavy rains mexico common states veracruz peak value flooding prompted residents evacuate utilize public shelters roof collapse injured people damage roads state amounted million million single road suffered major damage losses heavy rain reached million prompting state emergency residences temporarily lost power road collapses damaged homes cars threatened homes city occurred remote community flooding caused notable damage observations sustained tropical storm force winds received gust mph observed accordingly wind damage limited cabo death indirectly attributed | Tropical Storm Dolly (2014) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
20192_TropicalStormMatthew(2004) | tropical storm matthew tropical storm matthew weak tropical storm atlantic hurricane season landfall louisiana matthew thirteenth tropical storm season ninth storm affect united_states matthew formed western gulf_of_mexico october struck south central louisiana days later combination storm upper cyclone southern plains brought heavy rains gulf_coast highest amounts reported lying inches northern louisiana damage minimal totaling usd casualties reported meteorological history tropical wave moved coast africa september wave moved westward difficult track proximity hurricane lisa large tropical wave passed lesser antilles slowly organized convection increased upper level low october entered gulf_of_mexico developed area low pressure days later system continued organize october developing circulation developed tropical depression fourteen located miles southeast texas depression moved east northeast quickly strengthened tropical storm matthew operationally matthew fluctuated tropical depression tropical storm status post season analysis storm remained tropical storm storm turned northeast moving periphery high pressure system texas attained peak intensity mph october strong wind shear limited strengthening october matthew struck louisiana minimal tropical storm extratropical cyclone near time landfall merged system storm moved inland arkansas tennessee moving inland matthew spun low pressure system formed north_carolina october low moved mid-atlantic coast hitting massachusetts days later later merged original low pressure system matthew preparations initially forecasters national_hurricane_center predicted matthew eastern track hit florida panhandle track shifted westward national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm warning florida alabama border louisiana day landfall impact damage minor path matthew dropped moderate heavy rainfall gulf_coast peaking inches portions louisiana louisiana making landfall matthew caused storm surge feet louisiana storm surge waves resulted significant beach erosion matthew produced heavy rainfall path totaling inches reserve southeastern portion state portions northwestern louisiana experienced significant rainfall including peak inches near louisiana arkansas border addition matthew spawned tornado causing damage roof trailer golden meadow rainfall caused rivers crest higher normal including peaked feet rainfall storm surge flooded homes addition homes parish experienced flooding including feet water numerous homes experienced flooding flooding forced temporary closing numerous roads state including portions interstate flood waters storm cracked water line leaving nearly residents businesses tap water problem expected little time fix residents advise water drinking matthew left people power short period time storm impact closed schools forcing school administrators plans making school caused hurricane month earlier matthew caused deaths damage usd storm landfall outer bands matthew brought heavy rains florida rain reported far south naples pensacola mph gusts reported rainfall totaling inches alabama wind gusts peaked mph storm produced light rainfall state totaling inches grand bay addition matthew produced tides feet normal causing minor major beach erosion beach erosion typically minor weak storm greater expected passage hurricane weeks major damage reported alabama mississippi winds gusts peaked mph sustained winds mph storm surge ranged feet coastline reported peak feet rainfall totals mainly inches damage mississippi totaled usd matthew produced moderate rainfall west portions texas oklahoma experienced inches rain southern arkansas received inches rainfall rainfall received period dry weather area slowed harvest activities aided | Tropical Storm Matthew (2004) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
20240_HurricaneKing | hurricane king hurricane king severe hurricane strike city miami florida miami hurricane eleventh tropical storm major hurricanes atlantic hurricane season cyclone formed western caribbean_sea october initially moved northeastward slowly strengthening crossed cuba october causing seven deaths million damage usd reached peak intensity mph subsequently landfall downtown miami hurricane damaged houses southern florida severely destroyed inland king caused heavy crop damage particularly citrus industry weakening tropical storm king moved georgia caused isolated power outages minor damage united_states hurricane left fatalities million damage usd meteorological history origins hurricane king tropical depression developed north coast honduras october small system duration initially moved east east northeast time system considered weak broad depression producing convection thunderstorms honduras western cuba tracked east northeast tropical storm october system later given king alphabet tropical storm slowly intensified tracked cuba october king attained hurricane status passing jamaica quickly intensified day utc hurricane landfall west winds mph hurricane remained small city reported peak winds mph hours crossed central cuba weakened minimal hurricane entering king quickly intensified hurricane_hunters indicated maximum winds mph water time barometric pressure mbar eye miles diameter hurricane quickly intensified turned north northwestward early october king attained major hurricane status sixth final major hurricane season hours pressure dropped mbar eye contracted miles diameter utc october landfall downtown miami florida peak winds mph making category hurricane city weather_bureau office struck eastern eyewall recorded sustained winds mph gust estimated mph land compact hurricane weakened continued state crossing lake passed city recorded pressure mbar winds diminished southern western storm winds hurricane force locations eastern coastal florida early october king weakened tropical storm status north central florida later day weakened tropical depression western georgia king curved northwestward dissipating alabama october preparations impact caribbean early duration king produced widespread area convection spread honduras cuba located coast honduras reported rainfall prior landfall officials posted hurricane warnings eastern cuba bahamas crossing cuba produced winds mph hurricane killed seven people caused million usd damage country offshore freighter sunk storm prompting crew rescue cuban navy initial report people missing ship unknown related seven confirmed deaths country florida hours prior hurricane making landfall south cuba issued hurricane alert south florida hours landfall alert replaced hurricane warning advance warning time believed prevented deaths population considered warning causing additional damage executed improper preparations securing windows struck miami midnight local time compact area strong winds eye miles diameter western edge eye moved miami international airport reported wind gusts mph eastern struck miami weather_bureau office recorded sustained winds mph principal damage zone sharply defined area miles diameter boundaries damage resembled path tornado subsequent analysis indicated majority damage nature confirmed report damaging tornado landfall produced lightning near center confirmed occurrence florida weather_bureau considered king hurricane great miami hurricane hit area florida damage totaled million usd million miami metropolitan area hurricane damaged houses southern florida severely additionally trailer homes damaged severely total houses trailers destroyed miami area preliminary survey indicated store windows broken storm town people located north miami strong winds destroyed severely damaged houses leaving hundreds homeless airport winds damaged buildings destroyed plane north damage lighter consisting downed trees flooded streets path state strong winds observed lake mph gust orlando winds destroyed roof airport hangar central florida hurricane caused widespread damage crops properties damage crop heaviest region losses expected reach orange crop affected area reported total losses losses citrus crop considered better initially anticipated overall citrus crop damage totaled million million boxes destroyed additionally hurricane flooded km2 vegetable fields lake high winds rain caused heavy losses crops planted early autumn including snap beans beans pepper crops required snap sweet corn crops severely damaged farms fort pierce experienced heavy losses crop intense rainbands spread state eastern coastline inlet light near recorded sustained winds mph light recorded gust mph inland jacksonville reported sustained winds mph gusts mph jacksonville hurricane king left widespread power outages winds knocking trees power lines street flooding reported families required evacuation storm overall injuries state deaths woman florida man killed houses collapsed strong winds death occurred boy drowned flooded stream unconfirmed reports fourth person drowning boat capsized west hurricane major hurricanes category higher saffir simpson scale hit state time record storms intensity hit florida year repeated hurricanes hurricanes dennis united_states later duration king moved georgia weakening tropical storm dissipating storm brought heavy rainfall wind gusts mph causing hour power downing trees state king produced damage usd caused death united_states caused deaths million damage usd hurricane caused injuries severe aftermath hurricane passage officials deployed affected areas order maintain order quell looting florida total people filed damage claims receiving damage hurricane miami area insurance companies paid million compensate storm damage loss citrus crop prices briefly increased returned normal levels late october king season naming list alphabet decommissioned favor female names based population growth south florida estimated storm identical cause billion damage struck total roughly split counties | Hurricane King | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
20303_1933Florida–Mexicohurricane | florida mexico hurricane florida mexico hurricane atlantic hurricanes strike region florida active atlantic hurricane season storms year inflict hurricane force winds causing significant damage occurred early september fifth tropical cyclone year formed east lesser antilles july rapidly strengthening moved west northwest passed islands attained hurricane status july producing heavy rains killing people days moved north caribbean paralleling turks islands bahamas storm produced extensive damage drowning crossed bahamas july cyclone came influence changing steering currents atmosphere forced storm florida near day later minimal hurricane landfall caused wind damage crossed florida generated heavy rains path causing locally severe flooding storm turned west weakened hurricane status later exited state north charlotte harbor july storm shifted course west southwest gradually recovered intensity path storm brought close mouth early august ships encountered small storm regained hurricane status august day striking northern mexico winds mph making close modern day category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale striking close border united_states mexico storm caused extensive damage countries winds damaged buildings crops southern regions texas heavy losses citrus production person died united_states heavy rains led catastrophic flooding claimed lives northern mexico worst hit areas near city monetary losses mexico unclear storm damages united_states measured contemporary dollars historical context july storm damage florida stronger cyclone september winds mph extensively damaged area july storm affected storm overshadowed memories earlier hurricane remembered worst late 1980s occurrence hurricanes east coast florida season relatively rare event historical records unprecedented instance forensic research weather historian suggests hurricanes affected region citing reports law storms noted hurricanes affected florida august september respectively storms potentially hurricanes later september september hurricane struck jacksonville incidentally atlantic hurricane season apparently active like record hurricanes hit state florida including infamous storm october meteorological history utc july tropical depression miles east windward_islands time tropical system formed east bermuda prior official records indicated formation utc july examination observations ships land stations revealed closed low day earlier generation depression moved generally west northwest eastern caribbean tropical storm utc july ships weather stations observe later day winds based available data storm strengthened steadily utc british steamship recorded pressure inhg followed peak winds force mph east time island antigua experienced pressure inhg storm landfall winds mph measured inhg implying maximum sustained winds mph based storm posthumously upgraded hurricane status utc july hours earlier designated storm neared saint thomas island experienced northeast winds mph west northwest course storm equivalent category hurricane missed puerto_rico northeast july cyclone brushed producing winds visually estimated mph island peripheral pressure inhg hurricane gradually bent northwest followed arc eastern bahamas utc july norwegian steamship encountered southeast winds mph pressures inhg storm struck bahamas utc winds mph day storm landfall winds time storm turned west northwest nearing east coast florida likely robust subtropical ridge area based ship reports storm landfall united_states port florida utc july hours earlier american steamship encountered hurricane force winds instance sea storm concurrent pressure inhg ship nearby reading inhg winds mph taken inside eye storm calculations researchers determined central pressure inhg time landfall florida supported winds tropical storm force mph storm small radius closed embedded ridge high pressure winds florida deemed mph earlier reports listed storm hurricane landfall landfall storm weakened tropical storm moved slowly westward south central peninsula passing northern end lake early july center compact tropical cyclone passed slightly north reached gulf_of_mexico venice winds mph point ships near center storm accurately location intensity data august confirmed weaker cyclone earlier utc august storm began persistent west southwest motion continued rest life cycle ships august noted modest mph lowest pressure weather maps inhg utc august based pressure storm began gradually day earlier reaching mph time reading storm regained hurricane status utc august ship data weather forecasters time assumed storm contained gale force winds day storm briefly angled west neared mexico united_states border reaching final strongest peak mph late august texas verified landfall near south near utc august based data scientists radius maximum wind eye landfall showed pressures inhg central pressure inhg eye west southwest storm quickly moved inland vanished easternmost utc august preparations storm affected caribbean islands turks bahamas preparations unclear residents puerto_rico boarded windows secured roofs anticipation damaging winds governor placed standby storm neared florida united_states weather bureau later national_weather_service posted storm warnings miami later extended include west coast state springs time forecasters unaware storm hurricane status extended storm passage gulf_of_mexico forecasters issued storm warnings texas coast including cities news storm businesses boarded vulnerable expensive plate glass windows fearing flooding authorities empowered florida governor evacuate residents black farm workers low lying areas lake elevated locations left train prompted fears track beds day storm lake level reached feet officials concerns flooding evacuations railway companies lent free transport passengers trains stationed lake evacuations took place communities relief organizations local distributed milk coffee west coast state residents covered windows anticipating little damage weak storm citizens received radio updates weather_bureau gave position movement storm residents left homes safety secured vessels texas weather_bureau notified people early allow mass evacuations coastal residents camping visitors evacuated vulnerable islands storm neared residents left storm remainder brick store highest land available impact hurricane path caribbean florida finally texas mexico people killed thirty deaths occurred mexico bahamas texas figures mexico unavailable total losses storm united_states reached million inclusive florida texas figures state varied million according sources caribbean passed lesser antilles storm caused deaths island known island reported torrential rains damage reported inhg storm bypassed islands south crops farm fencing sustained damage overall effects limited coincidentally storm arrived day hurricane day local tradition marking opening hurricane season fourth monday july bahamas winds mph swept early july caused minimal damage reports indicated severe damage islands including turks islands death drowning american schooner adams anchored dragged sea hurricane waves florida wind damage generally minimal small hurricane crossed florida citrus crops snapped vegetation areas according survey local fire officials calm eye observed sound edge stuart passage hardly needle pine trees road seen moving peak winds estimated registered mph affected coast stuart fort pierce winds downed telegraph poles destroyed structure stuart little damage resulted initial reports fort pierce signaled uprooted trees farther south apart snapped palm town little damage foliage heavier losses accounted especially exposed trees suffered total loss fruit shrubs roofs city damaged power water services quickly revived worst storm passed final losses citrus region tallied greater tolls locally trees sustained significant damage minimum pressure inhg occurred stuart unusually high hurricane likely related storm small size fact contemporary concluded storm hit florida tropical storm strength winds mph stuart despite relatively modest winds prolific rains attended cyclone rain gauge office counted inches july setting hour record location daily maximum week hurricane established monthly record total july ultimately totals exceeding fell day span storm total rain blew failed measure true totals likely turned small lakes overflowed blocks left foot water streets royal park neighborhood submerged highest land nearby golf course boat rains submerged roads rural countryside martin counties render highways traffic roads area traversed great difficulty water stood deep parts highway shut bridge town aside commuter bus drivers motorists flooded roads post described commuter entered trains getting travel car direction taboo water times lights car person drive town monday july palm beach post august reports detailed town cut affected foot section track bed halting passenger trains combined hours nearby stranded buses water rose cover floors relief vehicles later transported passengers way african american communities stuart reported severe flooding torrential rains formed streets rains demonstrated local communities stranded causing funds bridge repairs near late august remained deep military trail near flooding areas worst hurricane october winds disrupted communications small settlements stuart hours loose branches falling power lines temporarily disrupted electricity flooding affected low lying ground effects similar attending earlier storms backed causing water highway spots water submerged railroad siding deep east end bridge cars stranded attempting navigate flooded streets despite residents good humor elements newspapers noted lost shortly storm spotted tree returned owner inland storm caused effects crossed sparsely settled areas winds reached mph center moved south town early july heavy rains extended area hour amounts water transport lock additional heavy rains fell west coast florida lesser extent east case notable wind damage non existent little immediate damage wind rain resulted near winds peaked mph lake eastern shore lake level rose july induce flooding fed rose steadily owing heavy rains weather_bureau office tampa recorded peak winds mph citizens enjoyed refreshing northeast breeze removed dead uprooted scattered plants sent waves operated grand central airport defunct airport mph winds texas mexico hurricane affected strong winds estimated mph rent apart tree limbs tore roofs cracked plate glass windows debris covered streets nearby waterfront fishing wrecked high seas destroyed structures partly submerged islands high tides eroded highway building went unscathed poorly built structures flattened worst hit development company early reports confirmed airborne glass local courthouse mildly injured man storm disrupted communications texas mainland barrier islands high tides stranded detachment cavalry fort brown collapsed winds canning facility collapsed strain high winds water levels rio rose river ultimately fell short flood stage spared surrounding areas damage storm ruined citrus crop caused death texas localized losses citrus crop reached upwards cotton crop blown away lower valley region total crop damage reached million mexico storm produced torrential rains resulted severe flooding particularly areas near santa river people died floods quarter city inaccessible collapse bridge isolated raging waters destroyed homes section forcing occupants flee number homeless reached thousands governor mayor called city state facilities relief efforts people required evacuation boat described thrilling rescues effects storm electrical communications lines trees city nearer coast strong winds severely damaged famed theater dating era 1860s homes destroyed | 1933 Florida–Mexico hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
20436_HurricaneFlorence(1988) | hurricane florence named tropical cyclones landfall united_states atlantic hurricane season seventh tropical storm second hurricane season florence developed september area convection associated dissipating frontal trough southern gulf_of_mexico initially moving eastward storm turned northward strengthened florence reached hurricane status later peak winds mph september shortly striking southeastern louisiana storm rapidly weakened land dissipated september northeastern texas early duration storm dropped rainfall yucatán_peninsula striking louisiana florence produced moderate storm surge causing severe beach erosion locations gusty winds reported causing power outages people alabama man died trying secure boat rainfall hurricane caused severe river flooding portions florida panhandle area severely affected heavy rainfall flooding damaged destroyed dozens houses path damage totaled million usd million usd meteorological history september cold exited coast texas gulf_of_mexico convective band continued southeastward stalled veracruz mexico tampa florida band began split september northeastern portion developed frontal wave tracked northeastward southwestern portion remained nearly stationary began showing signs tropical organization located area generally low pressures system developed spiral band structure deep convection intermittent subsequent formation surface circulation system developed tropical depression located miles northwest depression drifted eastward influence dissipating frontal trough intensified tropical storm florence north yucatán_peninsula confirmed hurricane_hunters initially center located north deep convection weak north circulation subsequent drop vertical wind shear increase moisture increase upper level outflow deep convection greatly increased organized circulation early september trough dissipated ridge built northwestward steering currents weak leaving florence temporarily stationary later september influence mid- upper level trough north caused florence accelerate northward steadily intensifying florence attained hurricane status miles south mouth mississippi_river hurricane intensified slightly struck western mississippi_river delta winds mph utc september making landfall dry air circulation florence rapidly weakened southeastern louisiana time passed new_orleans lake convection dissipated hours making landfall florence degenerated tropical depression system subsequently crossed southwestern mississippi turned northwestward later entered northern louisiana dissipating northeastern texas september mid level circulation turned northeastward central united_states dissipating ohio september preparations september hours florence landfall national_hurricane_center issued hurricane watch port arthur texas pensacola florida hours later watch upgraded hurricane warning pensacola cameron louisiana tropical storm warning issued pensacola eastward florida time florence moving ashore national_hurricane_center limited hurricane warning pensacola florida louisiana hours hurricane landfall warning replaced tropical storm warning mobile alabama grand isle louisiana discontinued hours later prior arrival hurricane estimated people evacuated coastal parishes southeastern louisiana including nearly residents small scale evacuations issued residents living low lying coastal areas mississippi alabama offshore threat hurricane prompted oil companies evacuate employees oil mainland threat hurricane caused democratic presidential nominee cancel rally fund raising events new_orleans governor issued standby emergency duty officials closed bridges southeastern louisiana canceled ferry travel lake pensacola florida navy base moved uss lexington gulf_of_mexico hurricane sent aircraft base ohio impact primary extending southward circulation florence dropped moderate rainfall yucatán_peninsula southern mexico rainfall amounts peaked inches guerrero inches reported southeastern inches near damage unknown making landfall louisiana hurricane florence produced higher normal tides including peak observation feet mean sea level east new_orleans rainfall relatively light ranging inch maximum inches watson winds tropical storm force occurred southeastern louisiana wind gusts peaking mph automatic southwest pass unofficial tornado reported minor storm surge flooding occurred outside system southern louisiana strong wave action resulted significant beach erosion areas island losing feet beach storm surge flooded portion louisiana highway near passage hurricane broke quickly repaired flooding pumped gulf light moderate damage reported southeastern portion state primarily falling trees winds downed numerous power lines leaving people power period time storm power outages short lived left power day hurricane damage state fairly minor totaling million usd million usd rainfall florence reached inches location southeastern mississippi station miles south southeast alabama reported storm wide peak rainfall total inches despite rainfall damage reported alabama mississippi mobile bay alabama man died attempting secure boat direct fatality related hurricane heavy rainfall reported florida panhandle peaking inches extreme northwestern portion state rainfall caused worst flooding years resulted additional flooding swollen near river homes destroyed additional houses damaged totaling usd usd damage roads closed flooding strong convective band associated florence extended florida panhandle spawning tornadoes damage tornadoes amounted usd usd remnant circulation florence produced light moderate rainfall central united_states precipitation reached inches extreme southeastern missouri southern illinois central ohio extended far northward michigan | Hurricane Florence (1988) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
20452_HurricaneLili(1996) | hurricane hurricane relatively long lived hurricane atlantic hurricane season affected countries central_america united_kingdom formed october tropical wave emerged coast west africa october storm formed strengthening gradual tropical storm status october hurricane status october day struck cuba moved central portion island hurricane hit country hurricane kate emerging atlantic_ocean hurricane accelerated northeastward briefly peaking category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale near bahamas entire week intensity fluctuating times forward speed weeks passed transitioned extratropical storm north azores october subsequently moved ireland great_britain early duration caused flooding central_america left thousands homeless killed people damage heaviest cuba hurricane heavy rainfall totaled hurricane affected cuban provinces damaging houses destroying rains heavily damaged sugar cane banana crops overall damage country estimated million usd people evacuated advance deaths country nearby florida person died swept drain storm heavy rains moisture fueled storm struck northeastern united_states contributed indirectly death man maine tried driving flooded roadway damage bahamas severe limited damaged roofs downed trees remnants struck ireland united_kingdom produced strong winds high seas damaged hundreds houses causing million damage usd deaths meteorological history october tropical wave exited west coast africa large associated circulation unfavorable wind shear prevented development wave continued westward entering caribbean_sea october days later wave axis encountered pre existing low pressure area southwest caribbean quickly developed defined circulation tropical depression october east coast nicaragua upper level low gulf_of_mexico system tracked northwest central_america path depression developed banding features pressure gradually dropped intensified tropical storm utc october time storm executed small cyclonic loop miles north early october attained hurricane status turning north hurricane october bringing heavy rains strong winds island later day landfall cuba category hurricane winds close mph despite mountainous terrain storm weaken pressure reading mbar inhg observed landfall atlantic_ocean reaching warm waters strengthened approached bahamas eye storm reaching width passed great october brushed islands day trough caused accelerate northeastward reaching forward speed mph october utc attained peak intensity brief time reaching mph winds pressure mbar inhg measured hurricane_hunters sixth major hurricane category saffir simpson hurricane scale season hours weakened peak intensity october center passed southeast bermuda subsequently winds gradually decreased mid level ridge caused slow east southeast drift october days hurricane accelerated northeast briefly intensifying category hurricane started weakening trend soon october downgraded tropical storm northwest azores october estimated extratropical maintained gale force winds approached europe remnants moved ireland great_britain october winds mph remnants absorbed larger extratropical system north_sea october proceeded cross european mainland preparations impact killed people lifetime fourteen deaths reported central_america united_kingdom deaths indirectly related hurricane united_states damage figures central_america bahamas unavailable total damages cuba british isles estimated million usd western caribbean formative stages produced heavy rainfall portions central_america causing flooding left thousands people homeless costa_rica deaths people drowned nicaragua river flooding honduras deaths house washed away storm briefly posed threat mexico tropical storm warning issued bay cabo eastern peninsula tropical storm warning hurricane watch issued cuba tropical depression government cuba issued hurricane watch provinces del rio havana provinces october tropical storm warning place provinces upgraded hurricane warning day provinces eastward threat storm caused flights cuba canceled airport havana closed officials set shelters ordered people havana evacuate buildings prone collapsing people evacuated day landfall fears houses robbed ultimately people evacuated storm livestock officials closed classes sent workers home areas projected path hospitals completely evacuated power lines havana intentionally turned storm minimize potential damage hurricane strike cuba hurricane kate country experiencing economic difficulties storm struck following collapse soviet_union crisis known special period crossing cuba hurricane produced strong winds affecting country provinces offshore del sur reported mph minute sustained winds gusts mph wind gusts reached mph mainland santo domingo reported wind gusts mph heavy rainfall accompanied hurricane passage country peaking including daily total high waves struck southern coast cuba estimated crossing cuba primarily caused damage heavy rainfall winds nationwide damaged houses destroyed left thousands people homeless heavy rains caused homes collapse path poor condition winds damaged houses destroyed winds stripped tons trees island nationwide hundreds thousands trees fell storm del sur strong waves wrecked seaside roads damaged winds destroyed roofs sugar havana storm wrecked dozen buildings downed trees nationwide hurricane downed hundreds power lines leaving towns power power plants damaged provinces hurricane damaged hospitals dozens health schools extensive crop damage occurred storm path affecting thousands hectares land damaging agricultural facilities flooding affected banana fruit coffee sugar cane rice crops nationwide storm damaged hectares hectares sugar cane hectares crops tons rice wrecked tons citrus crops heavily damaged total damages country estimated million usd deaths cuba seven injuries united_states tropical cyclone forecast models correctly anticipated pass southeast florida despite potential landfall hours storm maintained previous track national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm warning miami metropolitan area wind gusts florida keys reached mph sand key light days trough extended northward hurricane producing heavy rainfall southeast portion state highest total person died farm worker swept canal drainage pipe high waves hurricane affected northern coast puerto_rico causing minor flooding october low pressure area developed near norfolk virginia moved coastline struck new_england day system drew moisture dropped heavy rainfall portions northeastern united_states reached massachusetts state rains flooded hundreds houses leaving million damage high rainfall storm surge flooded coastal portions maine portland lost freshwater access hours water main broke indirect death man tried driving flooded road damage state totaled million heavy rainfall new_hampshire caused flooding river flooding occurred pennsylvania new_jersey storm farther south delaware rains caused flash flooding northern roadway flooding occurred eastern maryland bahamas hurricane watch issued northwestern bahamas october upgraded warning expanded cover central bahamas day tropical storm warning later issued southeastern bahamas turks islands airport nassau closed storm struck people georgetown island evacuated moving bahamas produced mph minute sustained winds island estimated storm tide southwestern portion caused beach erosion coral damage waves destroyed public dock effects worst western portion including damaged houses sunk boats hotels sustained heavy roof damage storm knocked trees sea spray damaged crops long_island storm damaged crops houses overall damage bahamas described scattered affecting tourism areas united_kingdom october extratropical remnants moved ireland united_kingdom considered strongest storm affect area reported mph winds gusts mph wales reported gusts mph leaving thousands houses power region remnants produced waves heavily damaged cottages somerset waves north_sea removed oil platform nearly washed ashore near line storm tide river thames flooding coastal areas high waves washed ashore bay remnants dropped rainfall drought conditions storm killed people great_britain related traffic accidents fishermen swept sea damage estimated million usd million pound making storm united_kingdom great storm aftermath october government cuba issued appeal international community assistance red_cross provided million country departments united_nations provided government japan sent worth medical equipment italy sent worth medical supplies donated water unit sent blankets sent blankets sent tons food countries sent assistance including sent worth supplies early difficulties transporting relief supplies fuel shortages storm damage people resided shelters houses rebuilt moved march people returned homes roof threat water borne diseases waters occurred storm decreased supply banana crop coupled drought following shooting small private planes cuban february united_states president bill_clinton banned charter flights nations storm ban lifted allow charity fly plane supplies cuba cuban americans south florida donated help affected cuban victims fear assist regime president plane landed october tons supplies carrying tons food remainder form construction material tons rice beans milk distributed cuban government rejected remaining seven tons parcels containing inscriptions exile messages communist party rejected aid sent dominican_republic miami catholic relief services later sent worth medicine sent second flight aid january tons rice cooking oil flour | Hurricane Lili (1996) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
20566_HurricaneAnna(1961) | hurricane anna hurricane anna impacted central_america windward_islands july tropical cyclone hurricane hurricane season anna developed july easterly wave located windward_islands initially tropical storm moved westward caribbean_sea favorable environmental conditions allowed anna reach hurricane intensity late july early following day storm strengthened category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale intensification continued later july anna major hurricane reaching category intensity attaining peak intensity july hurricane slightly weakened northern coast honduras weakening occurred anna landfall landfall belize known british honduras july winds decreased mph anna rapidly weakened land dissipated later day developing tropical cyclone leeward_islands anna produced strong winds damage limited crops trees telephone poles islands experienced gusty winds damage passing north venezuela hurricane produced strong winds country peaking high mph strong winds caused widespread damage northern honduras country homes destroyed damaged severe damage left hundreds people homeless additionally high winds toppled approximately trees overall anna caused fatality damage usd primarily central_america meteorological history origins hurricane anna likely easterly wave located africa july television infrared observation satellite imagery showed cloud mass situated miles west southwest southernmost islands cape_verde existence easterly wave confirmed united_states_navy reconnaissance aircraft ship reports following day time system located miles east antigua circulation existed wave approached windward_islands significant amounts deep convection associated system located near early july ship reports indicated developing circulation trinidad island produced wind gusts strong mph according north_atlantic hurricane database system developed tropical storm anna utc july confirmed reconnaissance aircraft flight situated miles east northeast initial wind speed mph anna immediately began strengthen moving slightly north west advisory anna issued utc july reported sustained winds mph later day storm upgraded hurricane reconnaissance aircraft reported hurricane force winds anna deepened steadily category hurricane early july later day storm major hurricane utc reaching category hurricane intensity utc july anna attained peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg early july anna weakened category hurricane beginning brush northern coast honduras weakening continued early july storm deteriorated category hurricane utc anna landfall rural area belize winds mph late july system weakened tropical storm dissipated preparations united_states weather_bureau issued tropical cyclone watches warnings venezuela jamaica forecast storm bypass island south causing effects anna continued westward predicted landfall northern nicaragua southeastern honduras residents countries advised precautions ahead storm central americans residing warned feet tides strong winds storm neared honduras small boats water craft advised remain port additionally hurricane watch posted belize threat storm forced residents evacuate homes numerous businesses closed belize harbor ships boats moved upstream inland hurricane forecast bring heavy rainfall mountainous areas belize causing concern flash flooding additionally began ship clothing materials anticipation hurricane impact anna produced wind gusts mph damage storm impact limited banana crops trees telephone poles winds light barbados reaching mph islands damage trinidad minor northern venezuela storm produced winds mph weather station reported winds mph honduras damage anna moderate limited atlantic coast weather station recorded rainfall inches day period station measured inches storm damaged homes number buildings suffered damage houses destroyed eighteen left damage occurred hundreds people left homeless houses demolished thirteen suffered damage high winds toppled trees damage anna honduras amounted hurricane killed person injured victims required food medical aid anna wake belize anna produced waves gusty winds reports considerable damage country | Hurricane Anna (1961) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
20716_HurricaneMichael(2000) | hurricane michael hurricane michael atlantic hurricane season caused moderate damage atlantic_canada seventeenth tropical cyclone thirteenth named storm eighth hurricane season michael developed non tropical system southwest bermuda october system initially subtropical rapidly acquired tropical characteristics october michael quickly strengthened hurricane later day october michael peaked category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale relatively high altitude storm weakened slightly category hurricane extratropical shortly making landfall newfoundland october intensity michael equivalent category hurricane landfall high winds reported atlantic_canada especially newfoundland winds storm peaked mph newfoundland locations island reported winds mph high winds caused minor structure damage newfoundland confined vinyl siding shattered windows houses addition sporadic power outages reported michael dropped rainfall atlantic_canada maine rainfall generally light region reporting precipitation michael produced high tides accompanied waves reported high offshore newfoundland meteorological history system originated non tropical cold core upper level low drifted southward low interacted cold resulted development stationary bahamas october cold low drifted southward surface low developed october surface low remained stationary early october merged upper level low deepened north bahamas east coast florida later day system gained tropical characteristics organized classified subtropical depression storm remained stationary warm water sea surface temperatures continued gain additional tropical characteristics utc october strengthened subtropical storm satellite classifications showed stronger storm later day cyclone continued develop thunderstorms formed persisted near low level circulation utc october transition completed michael reclassified tropical storm supported satellite classifications dvorak technique shortly national_hurricane_center initiated advisories tropical depression seventeen post analysis later discovered actually tropical storm defined eye quickly developed early october michael began strengthen continued organize afternoon michael rapidly intensified upgraded hurricane reconnaissance flights found winds mph point michael began northward michael maintaining minimal hurricane status eye remained ragged defined early october michael briefly strengthened mph weakening slightly hours later tracking cooler water michael began extratropical transition accelerating northeast newfoundland prevented significant weakening acceleration caused trough embedded strong southwesterly mid level flow unexpectedly michael began rapidly intensify october extratropical transition later day ship report eastern eyewall reported minimum central pressure mbar inhg maximum sustained winds mph making hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale sudden intensification determined result effects interacted incoming trough provided additional energy counter general weakening hurricanes high latitudes sea surface temperatures michael formed hybrid system combining influences hurricane powerful extratropical cyclone shortly utc october michael landfall near newfoundland winds mph simultaneously shortly michael transitioned extratropical storm extratropical system gradually weakened tracked newfoundland october slowed considerably presence trough storm absorbed extratropical low north newfoundland afternoon impact unknown michael extratropical landfall initially considered tropical cyclone strike newfoundland hurricane furthermore michael considered hurricane landfall canada flew research flight michael october successful research flight tropical cyclone agencies subsequent flights tropical storm karen hurricane inland hurricane juan newfoundland advance storm posted wind warnings gale warnings storm warnings hurricane warnings newfoundland rainfall advisories issued portions east_coast central newfoundland west_coast offshore storm force wind warnings declared october newfoundland waters special weather statements posted light moderate damage reported newfoundland primarily result strong winds entire region affected michael majority damage confined small communities east storm landfall including west areas reported significant power outages minor structural damage vinyl siding windows shattered roof torn localized locations severe damage roofs torn trees uprooted wind damage occurred store broken windows sporadic power outages reported island far east john far west storm struck low tide storm surge insignificant prior landfall waves coast newfoundland reached heights rainfall near storm track generally inland precipitation reached rainfall hurricane amounted small fishing community great northern peninsula wind gusts peaked mph reports varying mph mph despite severe winds damage relatively light high construction standards newfoundland winter storms routinely result hurricane force winds sparse population area affected lost tow barge october barge carrying tonnes cement diesel fuel later reported sunk damage reported numerous pleasure craft bay waves toppled ferry service newfoundland nova_scotia disrupted offshore ships reported high winds low barometric pressure waves october october frontal boundary associated hurricane precursor dropped heavy rainfall bermuda amounting tropical cyclone michael remained far island impact outside newfoundland generally light rainfall greater areas nova scotia newfoundland precipitation reached light rain reported new_brunswick quebec effects storm united_states minimal limited light rainfall state maine totaled | Hurricane Michael (2000) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
20777_HurricaneElla(1978) | hurricane strongest hurricane record canadian waters formed august south bermuda quickly intensified tracked west northwestward september reached winds mph expected pass close busy labor day weekend hurricane stationary hours later turned northeast away coast september reached category status saffir simpson hurricane scale coast nova scotia subsequently weakened passing southeast newfoundland absorbed large extratropical cyclone north_carolina national_hurricane_center issued hurricane watch large influx people expected holiday weekend significant drop tourism significantly adverse weather occurred high waves minor beach erosion reported deaths injuries damage time hurricane passed newfoundland strongest winds southeast center result significant impact reported canada meteorological history end august cold stalled dissipated western atlantic_ocean spawned tropical disturbance southeast bermuda august circulation present developed tropical depression august miles south southeast bermuda located south subtropical ridge depression tracked steadily west northwestward attained tropical storm status hours forming based nearby ship observation utc august national_hurricane_center nhc initiated advisories system hours later rapid strengthening evident upgraded intensified quickly reached hurricane status late august based confirmation nearby ship reports hurricane hunters flight time hurricane forecast avoid making landfall north_carolina ultimately turn northeastward expected pass miles land busy labor day weekend september reached preliminary peak intensity mph major hurricane category saffir simpson hurricane scale time short wave trough reached east_coast united_states trough caused hurricane turn slightly north ridge trough caused nearly stationary hours time threat north_carolina coast diminished concurrently winds decreased convection diminished september trough exited coast united_states allowing hurricane accelerate northeast diminished ridge time winds decreased mph forecasters expected instability maintain cyclone remaining force instead continued weakening hurricane began significantly intensify early september reached major hurricane status later day peaked winds mph time miles south halifax nova scotia peak winds measured hurricane_hunters strongest hurricane recorded canadian waters weakening began immediately peak intensity cooler water temperatures early september passed near strongest winds south east center associated convection completely removed center hurricane extratropical absorbed larger mid latitude system preparations impact september strengthening peak strength national_hurricane_center anticipated track near north_carolina coast busy labor day weekend result agency issued hurricane watch office requested radio television stations threatened area continue broadcasting normal hours convey storm updates people region additionally cape_hatteras agency issued advisory small craft remain port affected people alert ignore rumors threat accessible ferry closed reduce populations hurricane ultimately stayed far away coast heavy rainfall thunderstorms remained miles offshore nearly stationary produced waves feet metres height rip currents coast highest wind gust storm land mph waves reached dunes beaches causing minor beach erosion depleted sand returned days north coast virginia large waves reported considered unusual close hurricane state ultimately significant effect hurricane significant drop tourism labor day weekend typically significant week summer tourist season normally people vacation hurricane watch traffic light businesses hotels reported business usual national_weather_service said hurricane watch effect thousands people streaming road couldn wait minute noted alert hurricane watch significant impact reported canada strongest winds south east center prior storm arrival newfoundland issued hurricane warning southeastern newfoundland ferry nova scotia newfoundland disrupted boats region sent harbor rainfall fairly light peaking inches southeastern newfoundland sustained winds reached mph | Hurricane Ella (1978) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
20859_HurricaneJose(1999) | caused moderate damage lesser antilles october fourteenth tropical cyclone tenth named storm eighth hurricane annual season developed tropical wave miles east windward_islands october depression intensified subsequently upgraded tropical storm october storm tracked northwestward upgraded hurricane following day approached northern leeward_islands briefly peaked category hurricane winds mph october wind shear weakened storm category hurricane struck antigua deterioration occurred weakened tropical storm landfall october located north puerto_rico october storm turned northward shortly curving north northeastward wind shear decreased allowing intensify hurricane passing east bermuda october following day wind shear increased sea surface temperatures decreased causing weaken quickly transition extratropical cyclone storm brought heavy rainfall lesser antilles areas experiencing inches precipitation despite inches rain minimal flooding occurred wind gusts mph uprooted trees making roads impassable damaging houses crops shipping facilities combination hurricane force winds flooding antigua destroyed homes left homes electricity experienced disrupted telephone service caused injuries fatality tropical storm force winds eastern puerto_rico toppled power lines trees streets signs overflow portions landslides caused minor damage mudslides flooding storm caused fatality impacted homes buildings flooding mudslides damaged houses roads especially low lying areas death reported overall caused fatalities damage amounted near million usd meteorological history tropical wave emerged atlantic_ocean west coast africa october system tracked westward develop midway africa october dvorak satellite classifications began utc october hours later system developed located miles east windward_islands initially depression defined upper level outflow low level circulation poorly defined depression continued organize satellite imagery indicating banding features defined result upper level anticyclone westerly jet estimated depression strengthened tropical storm utc october immediately identifiable strengthening intensity forecasts indicated reaching hurricane status late october later day computer models predicted anticyclone west northwestward causing storm potentially strengthen major hurricane national_hurricane_center questioned forecasts computer models predicted similar scenario tropical depression earlier month numbers dvorak scale reached reconnaissance aircraft flight reported winds mph estimated hurricane utc october early following day cloud tops reached temperatures low hurricane developed eye radius miles utc october attained minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg hours later storm strengthened category hurricane reached maximum sustained winds mph atmospheric conditions previously favorable significant strengthening water imagery indicated upper trough extending western caribbean_sea eastern bahamas turn induced wind shear weakened immediately category hurricane winds mph storm landfall antigua utc october national_hurricane_center noted weakening temporary predicted slow intensification instead continued weaken tropical storm landfall utc october influence large mid- upper trough curved northward early october located north puerto_rico later october storm began developing deep convection maintained system appearance storm fully northeast october initially significant change intensity occurred following day storm began slowly wind shear exposed center result national_hurricane_center longer noted possibility intensify hurricane began significantly organize october deep convection rapidly developing low level circulation despite national_hurricane_center noted deep convection poorly organized strengthening unlikely extratropical transition hours utc october storm attained hurricane intensity passed miles east bermuda hurricane intensification predicted sea surface temperatures soon decrease rapidly accelerated quickly weakened tropical storm early october utc day storm transitioned extratropical cyclone located south atlantic_canada hours later extratropical remnants merged large mid latitude low preparations national_hurricane_center began posting tropical cyclone watches warnings starting utc october hurricane watch barbados hours later tropical storm watch effect trinidad late october hurricane watch issued tropical storm watch warning extended include barbados respectively utc october tropical storm watch issued trinidad discontinued early october hurricane watch extended include martinique guadeloupe antigua martin shortly hurricane watch effect soon downgraded tropical storm watch simultaneously hurricane watch issued barbados canceled utc october hurricane watches effect martinique guadeloupe upgraded hurricane warning additionally tropical storm watch discontinued utc october hurricane watch antigua upgraded hurricane warning simultaneously hurricane watch went effect puerto_rico tropical storm warning issued tropical storm watch discontinued later october hurricane watch previously issued puerto_rico upgraded hurricane warning hurricane watch canceled utc october hurricane warning effect day hurricane warnings antigua discontinued utc october watches warnings effect discontinued shelters set antigua people shelters tourists forced ride storm airports began flights october shutting completely october deputy prime minister warned residents prepare worst governor issued effective october reported october shelters opened puerto_rico stocked thousands sleeping bags additionally police department activated officers assembled seven member ice water pre staged impact tropical storm force winds rainfall inches fell valley location wind gusts reached mph precipitation amounts inches result tropical cyclone record surpassed month later contributed october record winds island downed power telephone lines electricity shut storm approaching additionally trees uprooted winds caused roads impassable houses crops shipping facilities damaged rough seas caused significant erosion famed beaches island antigua antigua considerable flooding major roads people severely affected evacuated people housed emergency shelters island storm killed person injured left elderly blind man missing destroyed houses newly built church village crab hill houses seriously damaged destroyed hurricane disrupted telephone service homes left electricity wind gust mph reported antigua october puerto_rico areas puerto_rico experienced tropical storm force winds especially eastern island reported sustained winds mph gusts mph san_juan sustained winds speed mph gust mph recorded sustained wind speed mph gust mph measured strong winds knocked power lines trees street signs rainfall inches eastern puerto_rico peak inches rio lower overflowed landslides reported damage puerto_rico totaled tropical storm force winds measured islands sustained winds speed mph gust high mph reported sustained winds mph gust mph recorded strong winds caused extensive power outages trees power lines overall losses reached french island torrential rainfall recorded precipitation reached inches hours late october october sustained winds island slightly mph gusts mph storm coastal areas feet normal dutch portion island sustained winds mph gust mph reported rainfall total inches observed flooding mudslides caused heavy precipitation damaged roads homes especially low lying areas addition flood damage fatality reported rest caribbean rainfall caused flooding washed main roads resulted landslides reported buildings roads suffered damage person reported perished storm received little rain persistent morning rainfall exceeded inches hour period overall hour period precipitation amounts reached inches location rainfall reached inches hours capital city sustained winds speed mph gust mph later wind gust mph recorded failed shore tides reached feet normal storm brought winds mph small number trees caused power outages area electricity restored hour landslides occurred volcanic poured damage occurred aftermath immediately following storm emergency operation centre established week storm red_cross volunteers distributed blankets food parcels hurricane lamps residents effected communities york villa crab hill red_cross office distributed rice beans people national office provided plastic water bottles government antigua dispatched teams open roads clean debris restore utilities struck lesser antilles month later relief efforts slowed people significantly affected causing recovery | Hurricane Jose (1999) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
20901_HurricaneFrancelia | hurricane brought significant flooding central_america especially belize guatemala sixth named storm fourth hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed tropical wave southeastern caribbean_sea august moved west northwestward strengthened tropical storm following day september reached hurricane status shortly curving west southwest approaching central_america storm intensified peaked mph category hurricane september weakened slightly making landfall near belize british honduras late september storm quickly weakened inland dissipated following day early stages brought gusty winds light rainfall islands caribbean_sea remaining nearly stationary offshore central_america heavy precipitation fell countries especially guatemala severe flooding killed people caused million damage neighboring honduras hurricane struck football war causing additional damage northern portions country damage honduras heaviest offshore hurricane damaged destroyed majority towns el_salvador flooding isolated towns days caused crop damage rivers region flooded reaching feet normal coastal areas belize lost electricity telephone service high winds resulted extensive damage banana crops ranked deadliest tropical cyclone guatemala hurricane overall damage estimated million deaths meteorological history origins hurricane tropical wave elongated low pressure area exited western coast africa august moved westward tropical atlantic_ocean annual summary tropical cyclone activity indicated tropical depression cyclone sustained winds mph briefly located system august area convection thunderstorms developed wave miles east barbados hurricane hunters flight days later reported low level circulation system moved southern lesser antilles ship land observations suggested circulation developed signalling formation tropical depression extreme southeastern caribbean_sea early august new tropical cyclone moved quickly west northwestward away south_america august reconnaissance aircraft recorded winds mph based observation depression upgraded tropical storm status given strengthening continued near hurricane force fast moving circulation convection causing brief weakening passed south jamaica initially forecast continue west northwest slowed turned west southwest september ridge north concurrently storm intensified hurricane status winds reached mph late september passed passage atmospheric sounding occurred eye sounding measurement physical properties atmosphere process occurred times previously hurricane continued west southwestward northern coast central_america strengthening significantly despite proximity land hurricane hunters flight september reported winds mph minimum pressure mbar inhg hurricane crossed miles coast honduras weakened slightly forward movement slowed remained hurricane approached land based confirmation ship reports late september hurricane landfall winds estimated mph north southern belize known british honduras tropical storm force winds spread country hurricane force winds occurred small area near hurricane landfall weakened quickly land dissipating late september guatemala system continued slowly central_america crossing eastern pacific_ocean days moved ashore september remnants redeveloped tropical storm coast mexico moved parallel southwest mexican coast dissipating september impact developing tropical cyclone brought gusty winds islands eastern caribbean days later passed south jamaica winds mph recorded heavy rainfall shortly eye crossed producing hour period located miles offshore honduras produced peak winds mph station island recorded minimum pressure mbar inhg rainfall storm passage final landfall national_hurricane_center nhc issued warnings countries western caribbean observations confirming track active inadequate regional weather stations lack hurricane hunters close land nearly stalled coast central_america brought prolonged rainfall extensive flooding guatemala daily rainfall reached station totals reached mountainous areas hurricane produced storm tide mountain rainfall resulted rivers belize river rising feet normal hurricane forced people evacuate homes offshore northern honduras experienced heavy rainfall high tides hurricane houses damaged destroyed leaving families homeless half town destroyed rest buildings damaged damage severe islands flooded northern coast honduras airport depth storm cut water supply days floods cut road rail links coast region caused widespread power outages residents stranded cars stalled flooded roadways floods wrecked bridges road flooding ruined banana crop forcing acres replaced banana damage totaled million estimated years reach production levels hurricane damaged crops included corn sugar nationwide hurricane destroyed houses leaving people homeless damage estimated million neighboring guatemala caused flash flooding pacific coast heavy rainfall rains overflowed rivers canals crater lake causing widespread landslides floods landslides wrecked highways rail lines boats leaving towns isolated portion washed country western portion bridge destroyed landslide landslides forced closure roads floods covered entire town mud shoulder height entire towns largely destroyed leaving people homeless nationwide destroyed houses rivers landslide zones floods damaged power lines crops country hurricane killed people caused million damage rainfall extended el_salvador homes flooded isolated residents required food floods damaged corn crops livestock killed destroyed houses el_salvador destroyed bridge caused million damage hurricane killed people injured heavy damage occurred belize coast communications cut storm caused extensive damage crops including heavy losses banana industry high waves heavy rainfall caused power outages flooded coastal roadways aftermath september days hurricane landfall floods honduras flights restored floods day later guatemala september el_salvador shortly struck health ministry flew doctor nurse medical supplies islands undamaged boats transport people supplies islands utilizing relief goods intended recovery war earlier guatemala president organized coordinate disaster relief organizations complied duplicate relief work areas assistance areas country air force army helped relief efforts citizens country donated worth food clothing government widespread road bridge repairs following floods assistance united_states installing bailey bridges completed early november delays installing bridges persistent unsettled weather united_states ultimately provided aid country road reconstruction rations countries red_cross chapters sent money guatemala including tons medicine brazil blankets chile bottles snake bite costa_rica el_salvador received assistance united_states including food blankets | Hurricane Francelia | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
21182_HurricaneAlice(December1954) | hurricane alice december hurricane alice known atlantic hurricane span calendar years named atlantic tropical cyclones twelfth tropical cyclone eighth hurricane atlantic hurricane season alice developed december trough low pressure central atlantic_ocean area unusually favorable conditions storm moved southwestward gradually strengthened reach hurricane status passing leeward_islands january alice reached peak winds mph encountering cold air turning southeast dissipated january southeastern caribbean_sea alice produced heavy rainfall moderately strong winds islands path affected total damage amounting usd earlier hurricane named alice season operationally lack definitive data prevented declaring system hurricane january received alice early analysis data supported extending track previous year resulting tropical cyclones season meteorological history cold moved southeastward east_coast united_states december passed bermuda days later strong anticyclone developed cold december trough extended southward cold anticyclone moved southeastward trough cold moved eastward trough gradually high pressures altered upper level flow easterly flow convection increased trough moved relatively warm waters normal began undergoing tropical cyclogenesis circulation began develop northern portion trough system continued organize moved west based ship reports confirming closed circulation estimated system developed tropical depression december located miles east northeast lesser antilles narrow ridge high pressure north depression moved west southwestward atmospheric conditions unusually favorable time year ridge high pressure preventing cold air reaching central atlantic_ocean allowed depression intensify tropical storm later december based direct observations direct observations following days estimated storm intensified hurricane december located miles east northeast january ship miles center reported hurricane force winds pressure mbar based report ship reports system recognized tropical low hurricane continued southwest entered caribbean_sea january passing portion eyewall moved based near hurricane force winds affected islands information bulletin named system hurricane alice northeastern caribbean_sea track alice small tropical cyclone diameter miles reconnaissance aircraft flew hurricane alice january confirmed existence tropical cyclone reporting winds mph warm core center estimated alice continued intensify tracked southwestward caribbean_sea attained peak winds mph located miles west northwest near peak hurricane developed ring convection eye alice maintained peak winds hours cold air north weakened extratropical cyclogenesis occurred north bermuda january weakened high pressure system north alice turned flow caribbean_sea cold northwesterly winds alice turned southeast january weakened tropical storm shortly convection gradually disorganized weakening tropical depression january alice dissipated january located miles west northwest impact naming records subsequent confirmation existence hurricane alice san_juan puerto_rico warned islands northern lesser antilles prepare strong winds rough seas hurricane alice produced moderate strong winds islands peaking mph mph hurricane dropped moderate heavy rainfall islands including peak inches hours recorded small size islands received significant effects hurricane reported damage hurricane totaling usd million usd damage heaviest occurring primarily shipping facilities crops houses destroyed severely damaged damage caused heavy rainfall rough seas direct action wind passage hurricane alice greatly troubled economies small affected islands additionally outer rainbands storm dry conditions puerto_rico persisted previous october deaths reported storm formed december days satellites rely reports ships islands atlantic locate track storms information cyclones including category hurricane operationally went officially recognized significant tropical cyclone january time national_weather_service naming list year given storm alice designated atlantic hurricane season found post storm analysis storm actually formed december instead season season storms named alice storm season alice discovered end calendar year named list reports named storm avoid confusion earlier alice june alice formed later calendar year atlantic tropical cyclone record forming hours later season tropical storm alice atlantic tropical cyclones form month december alice atlantic tropical cyclones exist calendar years hurricane tropical subtropical cyclones exist month january strongest | Hurricane Alice (December 1954) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
21202_HurricaneCaroline | hurricane caroline tropical cyclones affect northern mexico atlantic hurricane season named storm second hurricane season caroline developed august north dominican_republic system crossed cuba briefly degenerated tropical wave land interaction emergence western caribbean_sea designated tropical depression defined circulation observed satellite imagery moving west northwest cyclone northern portion yucatán_peninsula entering gulf_of_mexico caroline upgraded tropical storm august central gulf mexico rapid intensification began early august caroline reached peak intensity winds mph landfall south texas winds mph shortly moving inland caroline quickly weakened dissipated mountainous terrain northeastern mexico september deaths caroline indirect heavy rainfall southern texas mexico including port meteorological history tropical wave exited west coast africa august rapidly moved westward mph august system turned northeast away slowed time miles northeast puerto_rico august system changed course second time turned southwest noon august satellite imagery showed disturbance establishing closed area circulation winds reaching mph barometric pressure falling inhg disturbance neared northeastern cuba southeastern bahamas crossed cuba momentarily weakened tropical wave cyclone regained tropical depression status august continued westward gulf_of_mexico northeastern tip yucatán_peninsula tropical depression continued west mph storm entered area favorable intensification august tropical system strengthened tropical storm named caroline national_hurricane_center time storm miles east southeast texas caroline forward speed slowed mph intensifying day caroline upgraded hurricane status making landfall hurricane hunter aircraft flew caroline center august data collected aircraft showed barometric pressure reading inhg winds mph hours later hurricane rapidly intensified winds reaching mph pressure dropping inhg pressure fell inhg storm landfall miles south august caroline rapidly weakened tropical depression hours landfall dissipated september northeastern mexico experiments national oceanic atmospheric administration research planes conducted experiments caroline experiments study measure wind velocity environment inside eye boundary layer hurricane results experiments concluded caroline higher dissipation rate normal hurricanes dissipating rate averaging conclusion suggested energy hurricane dissipating internally surface layer times higher energy dissipating surface preparations impact caroline brushed southeastern bahamas landfall eastern cuba tropical depression effects unknown national_hurricane_center issued hurricane watch coastal sections south texas northern mexico august small water craft advised deteriorating conditions texas local officials opened storm shelters relief clean organizations notified upcoming threat local oil evacuated personnel addition relief squads moved case storm landfall director national_hurricane_center advised beaches evacuate stating doesn want trapped caroline compact size sustained winds reached mph texas storm dropped heavy rain southern portion state caroline broke record rainfall hour period month august rainfall caused minor flooding helped end prolonged drought canceled labor day holiday season busiest weekends tourism island caroline produced storm tides feet normal coastal sections southern texas overall damage southern texas minor indirect fatalities drowning incidents galveston mexico coastal residents evacuated storm shelters south residents evacuated storm shelters miles northeast mexico residents evacuated shelters miles south storm produced feet storm tides coastal sections mexico rain inland areas caused moderate flooding caused people evacuate left moderate damage homes businesses rains broke month drought affecting inland areas northern mexico affecting area corn production coast small villages sustained significant damage hurricane storm surge | Hurricane Caroline | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
21211_HurricaneAble(1950) | hurricane able hurricane able named tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane database major hurricanes atlantic hurricane season development confirmed august hurricane_hunters group intentionally flies hurricane observations hurricane able initially threatened strike bahamas instead turned northwest later northeast neared able reached peak winds miles hour equivalent modern day category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale islands able moved ashore nova scotia minimal hurricane later crossed newfoundland dissipated august hurricane prompted standard precautions bahamas florida affect region north_carolina winds waves brushed coast new_york_city heavy rainfall caused flooding able produced winds mph high waves new_england traffic fatalities hurricane killed people canada caused million damage meteorological history beginning atlantic hurricane season considered remarkably quiet noteworthy activity early august hurricane hunters flight easterly wave august indicated developing tropical storm east lesser antilles later given able alphabet moved steadily northwestward reached hurricane status august passed north leeward_islands day hurricane able turned west west southwest high pressure system north august attained major hurricane status early august reconnaissance aircraft measured winds mph atlantic hurricane later determined winds intensity time storm miles diameter able expected continue west bahamas florida strongest hurricane threaten capital nassau hurricane hurricane turned northwest bahamas strongest winds august able turned north attained peak intensity mph shortly peak intensity aircraft measured central pressure inhg lowest life storm day able accelerated northeast passing offshore cape_hatteras north_carolina having maintained peak winds hours hurricane able began weaken august early day moved quickly produced winds hurricane force nova scotia moved ashore august near winds mph subsequently deteriorated extratropical cyclone able crossed newfoundland dissipating early august far northern atlantic_ocean impact records hurricane able expected bahamas people executed standard preparations securing windows bringing ships harbor cruise liner diverted route bahamas new_york florida preliminary plans planes ultimately hurricane spared region north united_states weather_bureau issued northeast storm warnings north_carolina virginia hurricane ended bringing light winds rough waves moderate precipitation occurred north_carolina coast southern new_england able dropped inches rainfall peak inches massachusetts flooding reported portions new_york_city resulting slick roads rains caused traffic fatalities new_england storm produced mph gusts high tides waves offshore waves damaged freighter headed florida nova scotia able produced hurricane force winds land path receive winds gust mph reported halifax hurricane dropped heavy rainfall including inches initially fishing boats missing region later returned harbor august missing prompted rescue team search boat boats crashed coast children died capsized bridges roadways washed flooded left roadways impassable land able produced heavy damage estimated million half split crops communications fishing industries names alphabet storms north_atlantic able alphabet hurricane able officially atlantic hurricane major hurricanes atlantic hurricane season record major hurricanes season | Hurricane Able (1950) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
21214_TropicalStormBeryl(2000) | tropical storm tropical storm landfall south united_states mexico border mid august causing minimal damage second named storm atlantic hurricane season originated tropical wave near african coastline tracking westward wave failed organize substantially entering time developed tropical storm rapidly deepened gulf_of_mexico initially forecast strengthen hurricane favorable conditions development instead remained moderate tropical storm intensity failed intensify landfall mexican state weak tropical storm winds mph august dissipated mountainous terrain shortly death reported mexico drowning significant damage reported associated affected sparsely populated area mexico meteorological history tropical wave emerged african coast closed circulation august tracked westward tropical waters atlantic_ocean broke distinct parts northern portion eventually hurricane southern portion continued track westward caribbean_sea producing little deep convection wave reached mexico yucatán_peninsula august deep convection heating wave emerged early august large area low pressure wave upgraded tropical depression later day based satellite intensity estimates observation reconnaissance aircraft hours developing depression forecast strengthen hurricane early august warm waters gulf_of_mexico little wind shear development tropical depression traveled northwest southwest gulf_of_mexico strengthened rapidly evidence deep convection passed warm waters upgraded tropical storm late august surface winds mph based reconnaissance aircraft observation hours later storm accelerated near mph meaning landfall happen sooner expected preventing time strengthen hurricane failed undergo significant intensification forecast maintained intensity mph lack intensification moderate wind shear gulf_of_mexico tropical storm continued track northwest area southern portion state texas storm landfall early august mexican coast south texas north north downgraded tropical depression hours landfall radar showed circulation center storm elongated parallel mountain ranges northeastern mexico system longer declared tropical depression late august located near preparations national_hurricane_center began issuing hurricane warnings early august anticipating reach hurricane strength warnings issued texas coast united_states mexico border government mexico issued hurricane warnings borderline south hurricane warnings issued stretched miles coast mexico issued tropical storm warning south storm surge feet expected coast near north center rainfall inches expected thousands residents coastal areas southern texas northern mexico asked pay attention hurricane warnings higher ground national_weather_service warned cities cameron southern texas severe flooding deadliest threat associated storm low lying rural areas near mouth estimated residents urged seek shelter inadequate drainage areas danger severe flooding national_weather_service warned possible tornadoes forming associated thunderstorms tropical storm generated winds authorities southern texas filled shores closed government offices residents nailed windows parks temporarily closed documents transferred storage areas warnings remained effect hours discontinued north texas hurricane warning downgraded tropical storm warning areas southwards predicted rains produce dangerous flash floods mudslides mountainous areas mexico landfall early august warnings discontinued texas warnings issued government mexico discontinued hours later downgraded tropical depression impact landfall sparsely populated region northeast mexico official reports tropical storm force winds recorded moisture brought rain texas texas hour period august august highest winds stations mph cloud cover rainfall resulted cool high temperatures southern texas high temperature august broke record maximum temperature august previous record set mexico rainfall total period hours measured residents low lying fishing villages evacuated state taken shelters schools sports complex drowning death reported northeast mexico caused extensive flooding heavy rains officials declared municipalities disaster area total damage mexico estimated usd usd | Tropical Storm Beryl (2000) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
21327_HurricaneFred(2009) | hurricane fred hurricane fred easternmost forming major hurricanes north_atlantic basin satellite observations available forming strong tropical wave september near fred gradually organized area moderate wind shear following day decreasing shear allowed storm intensify develop organized convective banding features later september fred attained hurricane intensity underwent rapid intensification overnight attaining peak intensity strong category hurricane winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg shortly reaching intensity hurricane began weaken wind shear increased dry air hampered convective development september fred maintained category status weakening category hurricane continued weakening took place september convection fully disorganized later day fred weakened tropical storm september convection remained center hurricane leaving exposed low level circulation storm degenerated remnant low later day corresponding final advisory national_hurricane_center nhc remnants fred persisted nearly week traveling west northwest atlantic basin remnants finally dissipated september prior tropical depression precursor fred produced moderate heavy rainfall southern leading flight delays meteorological history hurricane fred originated strong tropical wave moved west coast africa september environmental conditions ahead system favored development system forecast slowly develop tropical cyclone following day wave tracked south close bring showers gusty winds southern islands time national_hurricane_center anticipated system organize tropical depression hours passing near cape_verde broad area low pressure developed tropical wave following development nhc declared low strengthened tropical depression seventh season issued advisory classified tropical depression system located roughly south southernmost classified tropical depression nhc noted center circulation difficult locate mid level circulation displaced low level circulation cyclone tracked slightly north west response small ridge north moderate wind shear initially displaced convective activity west hours classified nhc upgraded depression tropical storm fred use fred atlantic basin replaced retired followed development convective banding features periphery storm strong shower thunderstorm activity forming center fred system continued organize banding features defined hours strong outflow developing storm afternoon september eye began develop central dense overcast later day fred intensified category hurricane winds estimated mph morning september satellite imagery depicted fred undergone rapid intensification attained category status resulted formation wide eye low wind shear high sea surface temperatures intensification continued hours ending fred attaining satellite estimated peak intensity solid category hurricane winds mph estimated barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg making second strongest storm season hours attaining peak intensity fred began weaken clouds began fill eye time hurricane beginning turn northwest subtropical ridge north weakened continued weakening took place dry air started convection southern edge system eye longer present satellite imagery wind shear increased convection gradually elongated response shear outflow restricted northeast region hurricane september mid level circulation center displaced low level circulation center september convective pattern fred organized shape nhc downgraded hurricane tropical storm shear dry air finally took toll september time deep convection associated main circulation fred leaving center fully exposed storm degenerated remnant low later day corresponding final advisory national_hurricane_center september despite extremely hostile environment high wind shear convection redeveloped near center fred regeneration tropical cyclone seen possibility days later nhc noted environmental conditions marginally favorable redevelopment system september circulation fred defined intermittent convection persisted system september remnant circulation increasingly disorganized system dissipated later day tropical cyclone hours later new area low pressure formed association remnants fred roughly south bermuda remnant low finally dissipated september roughly southwest bermuda remnant moisture hurricane fred contributed georgia state floods caused fatalities produced damages estimated million historical perspective impact past years atlantic hurricane basin thoroughly studied storm prior hurricane fred attain category intensity south east storm attained major hurricane status farther south east fred fred strongest peaking estimated winds mph minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg year later record broken attained winds mph pressure mbar hpa inhg easternmost forming category record nhc discussions hurricane fred mentioned unusual location storm intensity likely gone unnoticed prior advent satellite imagery 1960s hours declared tropical depression precursor fred produced moderate rainfall gusty winds southern city cape trace rain fell september sustained winds reached mph increased winds heavy rains led cancellation flights delayed | Hurricane Fred (2009) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
21415_HurricaneBetsy(1956) | hurricane hurricane north_atlantic hurricane landfall puerto_rico years tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season developed tropical wave august east lesser antilles rapidly developed mph major hurricane striking guadeloupe heavily damaged houses left severe crop destruction deaths territory continued northeastern caribbean capsized ship killing crew august struck southeastern puerto_rico quickly crossed island damage heaviest moved ashore territory central portion puerto_rico houses destroyed multiple locations reported heavy crop damage including reported complete loss corn crop hurricane hurricane observed san_juan radar resulted hurricane warning island released television hurricane left million damage deaths prompted federally declared disaster area locally hurricane known exiting puerto_rico brushed bahamas turning northeastward extratropical august remnants dissipated days later south newfoundland meteorological history formation northeastward shift azores high allowed increase atmospheric instability tropical atlantic conditions tropical cyclogenesis favorable early august tropical wave exited west coast africa august august ship reported rough seas winds force scale basis estimated developed day east barbados day hurricane hunters flight observed winds mph indicated intensified significantly overnight flight reported small hurricane including wide eye maintaining intensity hours began weakening moving directly southern guadeloupe entered eastern caribbean winds mph began track west northwest august hurricane passed south striking southeastern puerto_rico hurricane strike island san hurricane crossed central portion island structure deteriorated eye difficult locate crossed highest mountains occasions eye dropped slightly south mountains eye defined approached coast emerged northwest coast near similar intensity moved ashore hurricane intensified moved bahamas reaching winds mph august day eye passed near time storm increased size hurricane_hunters reported gale force winds extended north eye reformed august organized attaining minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg day turned northeast approaching trough despite beginning weakening trend pressure dropped mbar inhg august eye increasingly poorly defined weakened tropical storm august south nova scotia turning east extratropical later day eventually dissipating august impact advisory issued hurricane watch issued time hurricane watch issued puerto_rico later upgraded hurricane warning hurricane warning puerto_rico aired television hurricane struck guadeloupe winds mph caused extensive damage houses communications territory disrupted high winds destroyed upwards banana crop severely impacted economy hurricane resulted deaths caused million damage million crop damage nearby winds reached mph hurricane dropped winds reached mph northeastern caribbean capsized ship killed crew ship region drifted days south damaged engine crossed puerto_rico produced hurricane force winds entire territory southwest corner sustained winds reached mph san_juan island northwestern portion recorded mph wind gusts high winds downed significant number trees island interior valleys winds destroyed houses damaged nearby winds severely damaged destroyed dwellings central portion island hurricane left severe crop damage including complete loss banana crop damage heaviest near moved ashore slight eye high winds caused severe damage radius people left homeless damage totaled million damage likewise severe moved offshore complete loss corn crop coffee crop ruined hurricane dropped heavy rainfall central portion island peak hour total station recorded total highest total related passage puerto_rico destroyed houses left million damage sixteen deaths island expected warnings injuries territory related storm hurricane record observed san_juan radar island known hurricane damage president declared puerto_rico disaster area august allocated millions dollars assistance puerto rican governor allocated million funding aid rebuilding bahamas hurricane produced wind gusts mph sustained winds reached mph dropped rainfall destroyed houses wrecked roofs churches hurricane left damage bahamas delivering relief supplies douglas operated crashed plane right landing gear fail result plane runway came stop person killed uncertainty storm movement officials issued hurricane warning southern florida remained far away state eye observed radar miami potentially record distance offshore canada hurricane sunk ship entire crew rescued | Hurricane Betsy (1956) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
21543_HurricaneIsbell | hurricane hurricane final hurricane affect united_states season eleventh tropical storm sixth hurricane season developed dissipating cold southwestern caribbean_sea october depression initially remained disorganized track northwestward strengthened tropical storm october curving northeastward quickly strengthened reached hurricane status later day late october landfall cuba storm continued strengthening peaked category hurricane following day moved northeastward landfall near florida late october reaching atlantic following day storm began weaken turned northward continued weakening transitioning extratropical cyclone located offshore eastern north_carolina october storm produced strong winds western cuba hundreds homes destroyed tobacco warehouses million damage deaths cuba caused collapsing houses area tornadoes florida caused significant damage state house destroyed severely damaged suffered minor impact additionally trailers destroyed inflicted major damage deaths occurred state heart attack drowning florida keys shrimp boat sank storm weakened considerably impact north_carolina generally minor storm spawned tornadoes state demolished trailers homes buildings communities damage united_states totaled million meteorological history hurricane identified weak tropical disturbance october western caribbean_sea situated south trough system remained weak relatively disorganized moved generally northwest near honduras nicaragua despite presence upper level anticyclone promotes favorable outflow tropical cyclones aids tropical cyclogenesis lack distinct low level intensification additionally area warm mid air present cyclone system analyzed tropical depression utc october following day depression eastern coast honduras operationally october weather_bureau initiated advisories depression date weather reconnaissance mission system found weak low level circulation barometric pressure hpa inhg winds mph october depression slowly executed tight cyclonic loop northwestern caribbean_sea finally organized tropical storm given utc october completing loop acquiring north northeast trajectory october marked intensification cyclone occurred hour span ending utc central pressure fell hpa inhg hpa inhg reflected winds doubling mph mph shortly storm landfall extreme western cuba near emerging southeastern gulf_of_mexico brief stint land hinder development continued utc october time reached maximum intensity situated south florida attained winds mph ranks category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale additionally central pressure hpa inhg time new low pressure area formed northwest gulf response powerful cold core low cyclonic flow second system brought cool dry air north circulated hurricane turn caused storm structure radar imagery indicating little western periphery hurricane structure resulted weakening accelerated florida utc october hurricane landfall near category sustained winds mph hours system cleared emerged western atlantic_ocean north storm passage land resulted notable weakening remained hurricane strength afternoon october low formed previous day induced northward turn cyclone directed north_carolina result known effect systems began began transitioning extratropical cyclone rapid weakening accompanied phase completed process utc october moved onshore near north_carolina october non tropical systems merged single storm remnants emerged atlantic_ocean october near accelerating northeast system noted october moved atlantic_canada preparations cuba thousands evacuated flooding advisories broadcast issued warning possibility heavy rains winds isolated small hail possible isolated tornadoes florida utc october utc october aviation severe weather forecast warned residents south central florida hail gusts mph potential activity flood warnings issued predictions flooding flood stage emergency preparations weather office morning hours october office alerted city county military officials afternoon completed office preparations scheduling october office requested radio stations stay air relayed hourly reports north_carolina tidal flooding forecast people warned tune television radio broadcasts october rapidly crossed florida forecasters charleston south_carolina weather bureau warned high tides flood stage south_carolina north_carolina owing continued northeastward movement storm tides ultimately exceed south_carolina coastal areas north_carolina severe thunderstorms tornadoes high tides raised storm greatly diminished reaching shore little damage moderate rains lower basin expected flooding triggered hurricane remnants earlier october small craft advisories raised northward massachusetts october impact cuba extreme western coast cuba october storm produced gusts estimated mph highest measured sustained winds mph mph capital city havana additionally pressures city fell mbar hpa inhg heavy rains caused rivers banks forcing thousands people evacuate fatalities occurred collapsing homes fourth fatality took place cuba numerous homes damaged destroyed storm exact numbers unknown region tobacco crop sustained considerable losses fields warehouses destroyed damage agriculture compounded economic losses cuba resulted hurricane flora september devastated nation impacts earlier combined effects resulted economic losses approximately million country million directly attributed florida struck state category hurricane winds excess mph reported measurements peaked mph hurricane force gusts measured atmospheric pressures fell hpa inhg dry hpa inhg mainland rainfall state relatively limited owing movement storm frontal system immediately preceding hurricane brought heavy rains state peak total measured estimated amounts hurricane likely major storm surge reported passage greatly weaker winds half storm tides rose normal florida people killed relation storm million damage occurred half attributed agricultural losses addition people injured required structural damage relatively limited homes businesses trailers destroyed structures sustained major damage experienced minor damage majority damage hurricane tornadoes spawned outer bands tornadoes affected state greatest effects felt miami metropolitan area storm related injuries attributed tornadoes majority structural damage according tornadoes intensity despite close passage storm damage area light amounted attributed structural damage hurricane force winds archipelago lasted minutes gale force winds occurred hour span damaging winds limited effects storm damage constrained downed trees signs power poles trailers overturned oil barge sank people drowned shrimp boat destroyed strand preserve state park hurricane winds downed trees power lines temporarily left customers phone electrical service residents nearby stated effects worse hurricane struck region category september affected area accounting half losses approximately damage indirect death occurred man suffered heart attack installing storm tornadoes spawned strongest struck trailer park damaging numerous trailers injuring people shortly tornado possibly second struck injuring people damaging structures event lasted roughly minutes tornadoes moved path long tornado caused number minor injuries crossed intersection state roads damaged adjacent properties injured people homes suffered damage mobile homes demolished inflicted major impact additionally farm buildings small businesses severely damaged destroyed spawned affected area near route homes mobile homes damaged farm buildings businesses received impact forth tornado spawned near caused extensive damage injured people trailer park collectively homes counties damaged carolinas heavy rains associated nearby non tropical low resulted heavy rains carolinas october columbia south_carolina area rain fell peak city significant flooding took place rivers state highest level blair rose october roughly flood stage cotton crop sustained greatest losses event damage estimated excess million coast tides rose normal little coastal flooding took place resulted wave run tidal flooding beach erosion occurred exposed areas north_carolina affected rain extending interior parts state totals generally light peaked eastern areas flash flooding took place overall effects minimal blue ridge mountains french topped banks prompted evacuations marshall greatest impacts felt rains exacerbated ongoing floods area resulting heavy damage homes man swept away swift currents near steam plant unknown perished later rescued losses crop extensive monetary value available storm arriving low tide notable coastal flooding occurred significant weakening prior landfall effects wind gale force winds constrained coastal areas peak gust mph measured east_coast remnants produced generally light moderate rain localized maximum occurred massachusetts system began dissipate immediately following storm strong cold brought near freezing temperatures virginia resulting frost combination cold air hurricane prevented crop harvesting state | Hurricane Isbell | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
21710_HurricaneFran(1973) | hurricane hurricane referred initially subtropical storm long tracked category hurricane caused little damage existence early october originating tropical wave developed coast hispaniola october precursor slowly developing week october october surface low formed system convective activity increased system eventually classified subtropical depression october upgraded subtropical storm shortly increasingly tropical day intensified following reconnaissance mission storm october deemed fully tropical upgraded hurricane time renamed hurricane rapidly tracked northeast response area low pressure october hurricane attained peak winds mph lowest barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg bypassing azores islands situated cold waters transitioned extratropical cyclone late october neared french coastline shortly reaching land system absorbed cold existence little effect land meteorological history hurricane originated tropical wave associated area convection north hispaniola october system tracked westward mph gained little strength national_hurricane_center nhc development storm october system interacted mid trough near southeast united_states resulting formation surface low tracking eastward showers thunderstorms began develop circulation structure system fully tropical october ships vicinity low reported decreasing barometric pressures indicating strengthening system satellites monitoring system depicted disorganized storm mainly subtropical characteristics late october cyclone sufficiently organized classified subtropical depression cold air remnants cold circulation cold air gradually warmed october winds increased gale force depression upgraded subtropical storm time given october intensified substantially hurricane hunters recorded hurricane force winds roughly center storm following finding national_hurricane_center reclassified system tropical system renamed dropping previous designation tropical developed strong outflow convective bands additionally storm developed wide eye steered generally eastward deep surface low accelerated storm traveled rapid pace mph continued organize october hurricane began undergo extratropical transition continued unusually fast northeast time attained peak winds mph shortly bypassing azores islands october system moved area sea surface temperatures required tropical cyclone development later day central pressure decreased mbar hpa inhg lowest recorded relation hurricane shortly reaching intensity hurricane transitioned extratropical cyclone quickly merged cold coast france preparations impact passed near azores hurricane winds islands reached mph damage recorded october french ship encountered storm recording sustained winds mph air pressure mbar hpa inhg ships near english french coastlines recorded winds mph extratropical remnants passed region | Hurricane Fran (1973) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
21831_TropicalStormAlice(1953) | tropical storm alice tropical storm alice tropical cyclone atlantic_ocean receive female rare season tropical cyclone hit central_america cuba florida late early june alice formed western caribbean executed large loop central_america passed western cuba causing heavy rainfall possibly casualties drowning executed loop gulf_of_mexico reached peak intensity mph weakened hitting florida panhandle june heavy rainfall occurred florida little damage meteorological history june unusually long lasting upper level low persisted mexico central_america weak warm core surface circulation developed east nicaragua moved upper level low bringing northwest later south honduras central_america system weakened land intensified western caribbean_sea moving western cuba mph tropical storm advisories alice begin june storm entered gulf_of_mexico time cyclone naming reconnaissance aircraft reported winds mph subsequently alice executed loop northwest coast cuba alice weakened quickly minimal tropical storm status interaction cold florida deteriorated advisories discontinued remarking danger existed whatsoever passing near cuban coast alice turned northwest began strengthening june reconnaissance aircraft estimated mph winds brief northeast center pressure inhg peak intensity storm weakened approached florida peninsula alice landfall west june minimal tropical storm dissipated shortly impact records storm vicinity western cuba produced heavy rainfall broke month drought rainfall caused flooding unconfirmed reports deaths drowning advisories began storm national_hurricane_center issued storm warnings west coast florida time agency posted small craft warnings east coast alice brought heavy rainfall florida peaking inches central portion state rains ended dry spell state florida panhandle workers tied planes local air_force naval bases evacuations ordered primary impact form light rain reports damage state atlantic hurricanes named alphabet season officials changed system female names alice new format male names alice later reused twice hurricane june december hurricane | Tropical Storm Alice (1953) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
21914_TropicalStormArlene(1993) | tropical storm tropical brought torrential rainfall western united_states gulf_coast particularly state texas june named storm annual hurricane season developed area low pressure june depression slowly strengthened tracked west northwestward later north northwestward western gulf_of_mexico subsequently upgraded tropical storm june failed intensify proximity land cyclone landfall texas winds mph degenerated remnant disturbance june precursor disturbance tropical storm dropped heavy rainfall central_america result fatalities occurred el_salvador heavy rainfall produced heavy rainfall yucatán_peninsula tropical cyclone rainfall mexico inundated areas damage totaled million total people killed mexico flood damage extensive widespread urban flooding road entire plots farmland inundated torrential rains brought interacted passing cold helped produce showers northeast damage comparatively severe total caused deaths million damage meteorological history precursor identified satellite images cluster disturbed weather east june following week system grew slowly tracked northwestward strong wind shear area prohibited development tropical cyclone june formation upper level low progression tropical wave caribbean_sea helped foster development low pressure area yucatán_peninsula initially new rainbands began wrap new vortex center utc national_hurricane_center nhc classified system tropical depression west yucatán_peninsula storm considered tropical cyclone wind shear earlier development remained present outflow disrupting core infant tropical depression aircraft reconnaissance identify defined center circulation initial system continued struggle organization new cluster thunderstorms concentrated band developed depression northwest late june hours new area precipitation began wrap new dominant circulation center nhc assumed tropical depression relocated northwest classified system tropical storm utc june strengthen classification peak intensity attained concurrent upgrade tropical storm strength maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg coast presence trough north eventually landfall utc june virtually unchanged intensity point roughly south texas tropical storm quickly deteriorated tropical depression intensity landfall longer considered tropical cyclone utc june remnants continued track faded ambient environment preparations impact central_america gulf_of_mexico precursor caused torrential prolonged rainfall central_america el_salvador single landslide attributed flooding killed people flooding mexico associated tropical system killed state flood damage estimated million homes flooded roughly people prompting mexican armed forces implement emergency rescue plans state highest rainfall total mexico documented station measured rain tropical cyclone highest rainfall total occurred rain reported roads blocked mud rocks passed offshore oil platforms tracked northwestward gulf_of_mexico producing gusty winds strongest surface wind gust reported association mph oil platform south texas oil platforms experienced gusts sustained winds gale force texas relocation tropical cyclone watch warning tropical storm warning coastal areas june issued nhc association cyclone issued hours landfall warning discontinued system moved inland prior warning satisfied criterion tropical storm watch developing tropical depression nhc national_weather_service forecast offices opted delay watch result poorly organized appearance cyclone time given weak nature relatively extent coast impacted evacuations minimal fled summer homes texas threat flooding texas coast produced small storm surge peaking areas sections causing flooding storm tide eroded foot sand beaches lower texas coast combined heavy rainfall associated storm surge produced significant tidal flooding coastal stretches beach erosion occurred far north tides reported high woman swept sea near required rescue united_states_coast_guard waters lake corpus large funnel cloud reported touched caused damage nearby memorial causeway completely inundated exception lane prompting extensive study possible solutions raising causeway nearly years later precipitation tropical storm reached areas inland enhanced northeastern texas louisiana arkansas result interaction cyclone passing frontal boundary exacerbated flood conditions areas rainfall peaked texas localized rainfall observed texas torrential precipitation caused rivers swell overflow banks forcing farm market roads close plots crops portions interstate forced close flood waters overran highway entirety crop eliminated floods texas homes flooded storm related death occurred henderson rain measured deep moisture caused extensive crop damage losses crop crop crop resulting million damage area standing ruined near harvest ready crop killed cotton plants street flooding prevalent urban areas point storm downtown completely underwater deployed small boats city encourage evacuation homes urban flooding occurred corpus area addition increase insects station city set daily record rainfall rain seven half hour period roughly cotton cotton inundated damage crops totaled million destruction wrought homes businesses infrastructure texas reached million louisiana louisiana rainfall peaked regional airport nearby cross lake rose highest level recorded history flooding nearby homes necessitating rescue people parishes sustained flood damage extent mainly resulting | Tropical Storm Arlene (1993) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
21931_TropicalStormGrace(2009) | tropical storm grace tropical storm grace holds record northeast forming tropical cyclone atlantic basin seventh named storm slightly average atlantic hurricane season grace formed extratropical cyclone azores october strengthened attain peak sustained winds mph developed eye like feature cold sea surface temperatures development thunderstorm activity near center storm lost tropical characteristics october remnants merged separate system near british isles grace minor effects land passing azores islands close storm center recorded winds mph moderate rainfall solely related cyclone heavy rainfall portugal led street flooding remnants impacted parts ireland united_kingdom rainfall approaching tropical storm force winds recorded damage occurred meteorological history tropical storm grace originated large extratropical cyclone formed cold september roughly east newfoundland initially attached low detached system gradually acquired tropical characteristics october shower thunderstorm activity began develop near center system tracked central azores following day convection began decrease system national_hurricane_center nhc ceased monitoring following days system executed counter clockwise loop near azores afternoon october convection redeveloped center low classified tropical storm near storm tropical time nhc issue advisories hours advisory nhc issued october time system officially named grace seventh named storm atlantic hurricane season storm featured relatively deep convection eye like feature grace waters normally warm tropical cyclone development low wind shear allowed convection persist steady northeastward track taken storm response southerly flow northwestern atlantic storm intensified slightly moved decreasing sea surface temperatures winds estimated mph early october large extratropical cyclone near grace caused storm deteriorate organization convection weakening time storm waters likely convective development shower thunderstorm activity continued diminish day october grace maintained tropical characteristics deep warm core early october nhc issued final advisory grace merged frontal system northeastern atlantic prior merging lowest pressure relation storm recorded mbar hpa inhg extratropical remnants grace persisted roughly hours dissipating early october continued monitor system hours moved north_sea officially designated tropical cyclone nhc french meteorological service stated annual report grace classified tropical system report argued storm presented deep convection eye like feature winds mph overall development grace similar mid latitude non tropical cyclone operationally considered grace subtropical cyclone criticized nhc warning system based recent trends link global warming increased hurricane activity impact records classified tropical cyclone azores islands received minor rainfall high winds gusts mph recorded merging frontal system october storm outer bands produced heavy rains strong winds parts portugal resulting street flooding higher elevations wind gusts estimated exceeded mph storm relatively rapid forward movement time reached united_kingdom rainfall limited ireland precipitation fell city sustained winds city recorded mph rainfall country peaked near coastline wales recorded sustained winds mph equivalent minimal tropical storm late october remnants grace moved inland wales bringing heavy rains high winds region maximum rainfall united_kingdom reached ship sign recorded sustained winds mph october located south storm center moisture storm remnants fueled powerful cyclone caused flooding parts belgium producing upwards rain operationally grace classified tropical storm reached latitude marked second northernmost formation tropical storm atlantic record tropical storm formed farther north post storm analysis concluded grace actually tropical storm hours earlier initially estimated placing location development south storm marked northeast tropical cyclone formed atlantic basin breaking record set tropical cyclone report grace national_hurricane_center reported formation grace poorly forecast mention precursor low october predicted develop tropical subtropical cyclone following days system mentioned nhc tropical weather prior grace classification lack preceding attributed storm unusual location data storms region | Tropical Storm Grace (2009) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
21971_HurricaneLili(1990) | hurricane hurricane moderate tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season began subtropical cyclone central atlantic hurricane moving westward united_states gain additional strength curving away land weakening tropical storm transitioning extratropical cyclone landfall southeastern newfoundland overall hurricane effects land minimal despite multiple tropical cyclone watches warnings initial uncertainty track prompted concern landfall north_carolina remained open ocean meteorological history early october non tropical low pressure system existed upper levels atmosphere southwest azores october low moved surface immediately subtropical cyclone system slowly moved southwest days gradually gaining characteristics tropical cyclone subsequent turning westward accelerating forward speed hurricane utc october steered ridge north continued westward track intensified significantly reached peak intensity mph minimum air pressure mbar hpa inhg concurrently upgrade hurricane afterward air pressure began slowly rise late october cyclone passed south bermuda approached united_states storm slowed began curving northward passing east cape_hatteras north_carolina weakened tropical storm october time system proximity tropical storm resulted hints effect tropical cyclone appear rotate high pressure area newfoundland steered northeastward away united_states tropical storm sped coast nova scotia transitioned extratropical cyclone october dissipating shortly crossing southeastern newfoundland preparations impact october hurricane warning issued bermuda replaced tropical storm warning later day storm effects island limited rainfall gusty winds caused strong winds nova scotia newfoundland hurricane track initially uncertain forecasts indicated continue westward landfall north_carolina predicted miss land general evacuation ordered multiple tropical cyclone watches warnings posted coasts north_carolina virginia residents purchased emergency supplies prepare hurricane minimal impact land deaths significant damage reported north_carolina coast sustained minor beach erosion newspaper reported rainfall storm led flooding southern pennsylvania particularly family forced leave home state highway temporarily closed national_hurricane_center preliminary report hurricane confirm events related | Hurricane Lili (1990) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
22179_HurricaneFelix(1995) | hurricane hurricane caused severe beach erosion east_coast united_states august seventh tropical cyclone sixth named storm hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed tropical wave august initially tropical depression strengthened later day intensification slow reaching hurricane status august favorable conditions began rapidly curving northwestward late august peaked low end category hurricane soon weakened rapidly category hurricane days later passed southeast bermuda posed threat east_coast united_states curved northward east northeastward remaining offshore avoiding landfall briefly threatened bermuda weakened tropical storm turned northeast august accelerated east northeastward passed short distance offshore newfoundland transitioned extratropical storm august large waves puerto_rico caused minor coastal flooding near hurricane force winds bermuda downed trees power lines left people power rough surf island damaged boats hotels addition passage postponed bermuda independence referendum large waves produced storm affected nearly entire east_coast united_states new_york houses washed away boats capsized maine passing southeast newfoundland produced moderate rainfall large waves island damage minimal overall caused deaths drowning coasts rhode_island new_jersey north_carolina storm approximately million usd damage bermuda rough seas produced losses united_states coastline meteorological history tropical wave exited west coast africa august quickly showed signs developing circulation increase convection thunderstorms national_hurricane_center nhc classified system tropical depression seven utc august west southwest cape_verde islands strong ridge north nascent depression moved generally west northwestward combination favorable upper level conditions warm sea surface temperatures allowed gradual intensification hours depression formed nhc upgraded tropical storm august storm developed large area convection associated outflow continuing slowly intensify hurricane early august east lesser antilles soon hurricane developed defined eye hurricane_hunters began investigating storm beginning utc august hurricane began undergoing rapid deepening day concentric observed indicative strong storm august hurricane hunters observed flight level winds mph suggesting peak surface winds mph time located north lesser antilles moving north northwest approaching trough weakening ridge peak winds weakened stronger wind shear eyewall replacement cycle eye indistinct opened august minimal hurricane august broad inner core late august hurricane turned west northwest trough previously brought northward split pieces energy moving southward moving northeastward august hurricane passed south bermuda building ridge anticipated allow continue trajectory north_carolina beginning august nhc began hurricane landfall days early august eye better defined feature diminished hours nhc verge tropical storm status break ridge allowed turn north bringing east approaching trough turned hurricane northeast drift initial uncertainty loop west northeast time system remained minimal hurricane maintaining large eye mph diameter weak convection cooler air trough turned east northeast bypassed north hurricane turned southeast executing small loop northwest bermuda august weakened hurricane intensity time days cooler waters increased wind shear time convection removed center trough brought storm northeast passing east newfoundland august extratropical remnants continued northeast eventually passing north united_kingdom august preparations near peak intensity august officials bermuda issued hurricane watch island tropical storm warning added day upgraded hurricane warning august warnings downgraded tropical storm warning later discontinued hurricane bypassed island tropical storm watch later issued bermuda august late duration drifting offshore eastern united_states threat storm caused flights canceled island initial forecasts predicted landfall winds mph forecasts great uncertainty near bermuda august nhc issued hurricane warnings eastern united_states south_carolina virginia including sound southern portions chesapeake_bay tropical storm warnings issued near new_jersey including delaware bays watches warnings remained place august despite lack landfall nhc deemed watches warnings appropriate projected track threat storm caused officials issue evacuation orders people left island chain including evacuation orders dropped shelters closed storm moved away loss tourism revenue estimated million loss revenue businesses estimated million usd day evacuations people virginia evacuated voluntarily storm delayed search remains civil war steamship uss monitor coast north_carolina united_states navy moved ships open waters prevent damage docks high waves virginia governor declared state emergency threat hurricane impact landfall large circulation created large swells western atlantic_ocean puerto_rico waves caused minor coastal flooding passing south produced sustained winds mph gusts mph winds strong knock trees leave people power outages quickly restored television service interrupted storm destroyed fishing boats damaged hotels island southern shore prolonged high surf caused considerable beach erosion causeway connecting mainland sustained damage contributing estimated million losses bermuda hurricane passage postponed scheduled vote bermuda independence offshore eastern united_states hurricane generated strong waves rip currents caused widespread coastal flooding beach erosion reaching far south georgia far north maine north_carolina high waves flooded high waves covered high tides people killed passed close state produce wind gusts mph mph caused minor property damage estimated usd portions north_carolina storm increased beaches displacement sand including grew beaches virginia closed days people required rescue north_carolina likened storm effects strong easter little damage southeastern virginia months storm beach occurred repair eroded coastlines onshore flow hurricane disrupted heat wave delaware maryland rough surf caused beach erosion beach people injured new_jersey rough surf people required rescue cape waves forced beaches close time hurricane beaches closed region days minor tidal flooding state low tides extensive beach erosion occurred week strong waves storm eroded beaches leaving cliffs people drowned state rough surf offshore produced wind gusts mph new_york waves washed away houses rhode_island waves overturned boat killing passenger martha massachusetts waves reached beaches closed state maine woman required rescue swept away wave injured cuts boats sank state requiring rescue swimming ashore damage boats totaled usd hurricane offshore eastern united_states produced swells nova scotia coast sunny day beaches closed near newfoundland coast recorded wave heights farther offshore reported wave heights outer rainbands storm dropped light rainfall peaking northern newfoundland offshore scotland waves remnants submerged experimental wave power station damaging previous waves damaged system | Hurricane Felix (1995) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
22305_HurricaneMarco(1996) | caused significant flooding central_america despite remaining offshore thirteenth tropical cyclone thirteenth named storm ninth hurricane atlantic hurricane season developed western caribbean_sea november interaction cold tropical waves initially tropical depression remained weak tracked southwestward eventually southward november depression strengthened shortly slowly curving general eastward direction briefly hurricane november upper level winds caused weaken tropical storm later day storm tracked northeastward hispaniola later nearly stationary curve eastward doubled west weakening tropical depression november strengthened tropical storm following day tracked northwestward fluctuating intensity finally weakening dissipating november despite making landfall produced heavy rainfall cuba hispaniola central_america jamaica caused significant flooding areas honduras homes destroyed bridges washed away nearly acres banana fruit plantations flooded deaths reported flooding effected central american countries albeit effects severe heavy rainfall reported cuba flood damage unknown contributed ongoing flood jamaica caused additional fatalities dominican_republic overall caused fatalities approximately million usd damage meteorological history november cold moved northwest caribbean_sea shortly strong high pressure system entered area nearly stationary interacted tropical waves week active causing southwesterly flow enter system november surface weather analysis indicated weak low pressure area developed north colombia despite defined low level circulation system meet criteria tropical cyclone convective activity organized concentrated vicinity center small weak centers low pressure formed general area entire system drifted northward couple days combination high pressure area united_states system produced gale force winds florida cuba bahamas gulf_of_mexico convection gradually developed broad low pressure area post storm analysis indicated tropical depression thirteen developed utc november centered miles southwest kingston jamaica operationally national_hurricane_center issue advisories utc november depression tracked generally southward soon encountering favorable environment tropical cyclone development environmental conditions favorable intensification depression initially failed strengthen depression later developed significant amounts deep convection intensified november intensifying tropical storm headed slowly east northeastward continued strengthen early november upgraded hurricane simultaneously attained peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg shortly began favorable environment strong upper level westerly winds result weakened tropical storm later november hurricane hours despite lesser favorable environment began strengthen starting following day november nearly gained hurricane status winds remaining mph subsequently weakened tropical depression utc november south jamaica mid level ridge rebuilt bahamas florida forced westward northwestward cyclone organized intensified tropical storm november tropical storm reached peak intensity winds mph november utc weakened storm maintained tropical storm status utc november weakened tropical depression interacted cold causing remnant low pressure system utc november hours later national_hurricane_center issued final advisory stating storm merely low level devoid deep convection dissipating remnants drifted southward produced heavy rainfall belize honduras preparations utc november tropical storm watch issued jamaica upgraded hurricane warning hours later utc november hurricane warning downgraded tropical storm warning downgraded tropical storm watch discontinued november hurricane tropical storm watches warnings flash flood warning posted november sailors advised remain port disaster committees cautioned residents stock supplies batteries food utc november hurricane watch issued haiti areas east cuba downgraded tropical storm watch hours later following day tropical storm watch dropped addition tropical storm warning issued november del cuba discontinued hours later impact hurricane landfall large storm unusual erratic path result caused heavy rainfall central_america western caribbean nations dominican_republic people drowned north santo domingo families fled homes flooding contributed ongoing flood jamaica caused total million damage roads left families shelter significant damage hurricane previous month minimal effects occurred cuba large amounts precipitation fell cuba especially heavy rains caused thousands flee homes damage country unknown torrential rainfall honduras caused flooding forced people homes addition homes destroyed wooden bridges washed away roads significantly affected roads national highway damaged damage highway infrastructure totaled approximately television broadcast images showed houses submerged roofs flood waters inundated nearly acres banana fruit plantations owned crops sustained damage beans rice agricultural losses associated storm totaled approximately million caribbean coastline honduras houses destroyed overall caused fatalities country pacific northern regions nicaragua numerous houses washed away floods addition civil defense authorities reported fatalities north guatemala death occurred flood waters damaged destroyed hundreds homes swollen rivers costa_rica flooded towns numerous banana plantations formative stage high pressure area combined low pressure resulted tight pressure gradient led beach erosion gale force winds florida coast counties heavy surf generated combination systems caused feet beach erosion additionally feet sand lost region north severe beach erosion caused loss feet line martin counties impact minimal hurricanes enter caribbean_sea landfall flights recorded volatile center structure severe extreme rainfall hail flight storm overall caused fatalities approximately million damage aftermath spinning western caribbean government honduras allotted million million usd emergency assistance following storm countries contributed cash recovery honduras including germany italy netherlands norway spain united_kingdom united_states cash donations collectively totaled slightly addition contributed emergency grant worth japan donated tents water emergency health kits lieu money norway donated worth food clothing spain contributed medicine transportation costing united_states donated plastic water containers family food bags primary contributor non government aid red_cross storm red_cross set temporary shelters additionally distributed pounds milk clothing sheets boxes pounds rice pounds beans pounds sugar butter | Hurricane Marco (1996) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
22338_HurricaneHumberto(2001) | hurricane hurricane moderately powerful hurricane briefly affected bermuda september eighth named storm season fourth hurricane formed september puerto_rico bermuda partially related previous hurricane passed miles west bermuda spared island strongest winds weakening believed verge dissipating unexpectedly southeast atlantic_canada intensification short lived storm dissipated september series significant flights hurricane produced wealth data structure hurricanes meteorological history hurricane originated trough extended southwestward previously moved florida western atlantic_ocean trough interacted upper level low resulting increase convection thunderstorms region surface low developed september gradually organized moved westward deep convection developed center estimated system reached tropical depression strength miles hour september halfway puerto_rico bermuda national_hurricane_center nhc published advisory storm identifying tropical depression formation depression moved northwestward break mid level ridge satellite imagery depression looked organized banding features outflow convection hurricane_hunters difficulty locating closed center circulation unfavorable conditions upper level low southwest producing wind shear storm nhc anticipated strengthening september surface circulation rapidly better organized based confirmation hurricane_hunters nhc upgraded depression life storm smaller average moved subtropical ridge gradually intensified tropical storm developed eye feature september shortly storm reached hurricane status miles west southwest bermuda passing miles west turned northeast reached category status saffir simpson scale subsequently strong upper level began affecting storm caused marked decrease intensity september winds decreased mph minimal hurricane status time nhc expected continue weakening shear steadily decreasing water temperatures unexpectedly weakening trend stopped steering winds came direction hurricane slowed slightly september eye hurricane distinct quickly intensified reached peak winds mph located miles south southeast coast nova scotia quickly strengthened hurricane began weakening eye distorted convection cooler waters stronger initially nhc forecast extratropical september turned eastward later east southeast weakening tropical storm status miles southeast newfoundland cloud pattern increasingly elongated removed center late 27th circulation degenerated open trough far northern atlantic_ocean remnants expected absorbed quickly larger extratropical storm north major aircraft flights hurricane day period according nasa comprehensive measurements structure hurricane recorded flights designed obtain data better hurricane impact naming prior passage bermuda national_hurricane_center advised residents monitor progress safely past september hurricane passed island hurricane force winds extended miles center tropical storm force winds extended miles center result bermuda experienced peak sustained winds mph gusts mph passage island recorded inches rainfall ships recorded tropical storm force winds away center higher surf recorded new_jersey coastline september men sought break record sailing quickest time new_york melbourne australia disrupted early path slightly ultimately broke record hours later path marine warnings issued offshore newfoundland severe weather affected coastal atlantic_canada overall reports casualties damage hurricane | Hurricane Humberto (2001) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
22382_HurricaneCindy(2005) | hurricane hurricane tropical cyclone briefly reached minimal hurricane strength gulf_of_mexico july atlantic hurricane season landfall louisiana named storm hurricane season originally thought tropical storm peak strength upgraded category hurricane post storm analysis hurricane initially formed july east yucatán_peninsula caribbean_sea depression soon landfall peninsula weakened gulf_of_mexico july storm strengthened moved north hurricane making landfall near louisiana july storm weakened moved overland extratropical july responsible deaths united_states brought heavy rains louisiana mississippi alabama maryland unusually strong tornado spawned remnants caused severe damage georgia caused flooding severe new_orleans louisiana encouraged population evacuate hurricane katrina approached city month meteorological history june vigorous tropical wave moved african coast quickly west atlantic developing wave gradually organized crossed caribbean late july strengthened tropical depression miles east mexico models initially difficulty predicting track depression forecasts national_hurricane_center reflected indicating depression texas depression developed quickly making landfall yucatán_peninsula early july mph winds began lose circulation overland new center circulation began forming later july gulf_of_mexico north original center reformation caused significant alteration forecast models indicated landfall louisiana depression moved northwards gulf_of_mexico tropical storm early july weakened shear allowed strengthen approached louisiana storm minimal hurricane mph winds landfall near late july initially felt reach hurricane strength post season confirmed upgrade category status weakened tropical storm crossed extreme southeastern louisiana sound making second landfall near mississippi mph winds july moved northeast mississippi alabama weakening tropical depression day depression extratropical carolinas july moved northeast dissipating july preparations declared tropical depression mexico began advising residents possibility heavy rainfall yucatán_peninsula national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm warning louisiana florida tourists residents evacuated louisiana florida coasts workers evacuated oil storm path coastal stopped unloading oil approach activities dangerous numerous flights new_orleans cancelled amtrak suspended passenger rail service storm passed recreational vehicles told leave case scale evacuation needed mississippi jail inmates filled distributed flood prone areas state impact deaths attributed near storm landfall people killed georgia alabama maryland approximately homes businesses southeast louisiana lost electrical power storm surge feet affected area causing beach erosion near louisiana hurricane total damage estimated million new_orleans louisiana wind gusts reached mph trees damaged uprooted scattered street flooding reported thousands lost electrical power city experienced worst hurricane years earlier listed tropical storm weather service time new_orleans impression hurricane referred hurricane officially upgraded people new_orleans metropolitan area expected minimal effects storm cleaning debris power days passage louisiana residences left power weakened depression moved inland effects significant final portion track day landfall southeastern reached central alabama rainbands produced heavy rainfall tornadoes damage limited trees tornado county injured man destroyed auto repair shop damaged nearby cars residences alabama florida mississippi left power following storm georgia parts field airport georgia suffered million damage tornado spawned storm tornado county damaged homes caused estimated million damage tornadoes confirmed state caused significant damage atlanta recorded inches rain july sixth highest day rainfall records began rain fell hours rain area normally gets july remnant low moving western northern north_carolina combined frontal boundary produce thunderstorms spawned number tornadoes western north_carolina foothills mountains effects minimal continuing north brought rain areas distant salisbury maryland | Hurricane Cindy (2005) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
22440_HurricaneHilda(1955) | hurricane hurricane strong category hurricane second succession hurricanes strike near mexico eighth named storm atlantic hurricane season formed tropical wave september near lesser antilles quickly intensified moving westward small hurricane crossed southeastern cuba september dropped heavy rainfall produced gusty winds destroyed coffee crop eastern cuban city severely damaged oldest church country damage totaled million cuba deaths later hurricane moved caribbean_sea causing light damage sparsely populated region eastern yucatán_peninsula reaching gulf_of_mexico strengthened reach peak winds mph late september hurricane moved ashore flooding earlier hurricane struck city early september gusts estimated mph dropped heavy rainfall flooded strong winds damaged half homes leaving homeless storm killed people caused million usd mexico ongoing flooding caused outbreak days struck hurricane struck region caused flooding damage collectively damage storms represented half mexico budget meteorological history origins hurricane easterly wave spawned tropical depression northern lesser antilles late september day system producing winds mph moving northwest turned west quickly intensified september attained hurricane status north passage puerto_rico dominican_republic small cyclone strongest winds small region eye continued west offshore northern hispaniola reaching winds mph hurricane weakened slightly north coast haiti turning west southwest landfall near southeastern tip cuba september crossing island caribbean_sea weakened hurricane tropical storm september emerged caribbean_sea quickly intensified surpassing previous strength winds mph september hurricane weakened slightly neared yucatán_peninsula struck sparsely populated area september winds mph weakened slightly yucatán_peninsula emerging gulf_of_mexico september winds mph intensified reaching maximum sustained winds mph late september early day hurricane landfall near northeastern mexico winds city reached mph eye observed minutes lowest pressure mbar inhg september rapidly weakened land turning west southwest dissipating september impact early duration storm produced winds mph grand island threat prompted small craft advisory southern florida southern bahamas cuba struck southeastern cuba caused moderate damage killed people wind gusts reached mph bay naval base caused brief power high waves washed freighter ashore cuba north coast strong winds severely damaged church built 16th century oldest country produced heavy rains gusty winds knocked telephone lines caused flooding people injured houses collapsed city high rains winds damaged sugar cane crop destroyed coffee crop damage country severe estimated million hundreds people injured left homeless hurricane isolated town american workers sent train medical team supplies moved western caribbean produced winds mph ahead landfall peninsula officials warned residents prepare high winds waves storm warning issued crossed peninsula caused damage ahead storm officials provided advised businesses merchandise floor effort potential flooding large circulation produced winds mph flooded coastal roads southern texas outer rainbands flooded towns region hurricane struck residents mexico expected hurricane weaker strike near storm announced radio hours landfall people asleep unable prepare tides rose advance storm landfall flooded previous hurricane strong winds blew away instrument recorded winds mph peak winds later estimated mph city port damaged boats ferries washed sea hurricane destroyed roofs half city houses schools large buildings produced severe flooding reported covered city streets smaller previous hurricane dropped heavy rainfall flooded local rivers overall people directly affected hurricane caused deaths million damage flooding storm left power communications people homeless storm previously hurricane governor declared state emergency requested assistance military provide food shelter day storm water access restored city initially remained power telephone communications cut airport radio rail line texas mexico_city cut storm restored days later ongoing flood conditions outbreak killed children mexican government flew medical supplies food clothing mexico_city united_states helicopters assisted rescue missions days struck hurricane affected area causing damage deaths collectively hurricanes caused deaths paths damage consecutive storms totaled half mexico national budget hurricanes mexican government military worked assist affected residents provided medical assistance prevent spread disease | Hurricane Hilda (1955) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
22565_HurricaneMaria(2011) | hurricane maria hurricane maria category hurricane landfall island newfoundland september originating tropical wave central atlantic september maria moved west slowly strengthened approaching northern leeward_islands system entered region higher vertical wind shear cooler sea surface temperatures causing low pressure area slowly curved north northeast western periphery subtropical ridge regained tropical storm status september maria strengthened attain hurricane status making closest approach bermuda cyclone attained peak winds mph september weakened increase wind shear cooler sea surface temperatures maria landfall southeastern coast newfoundland afternoon hours september absorbed frontal system later day despite poor organization maria brought heavy rainfall portions east caribbean notably puerto_rico numerous roadways homes flooded storm passed extreme northeastern caribbean people went power addition tropical storm force winds observed system passed west bermuda brief tropical storm force sustained winds recorded higher gusts rainfall island minimal newfoundland strong winds recorded rainfall totals relatively minimal deaths reported association maria storm caused million usd damage meteorological history origins hurricane maria traced tropical wave elongated area low pressure oriented north south moved westward nigeria september wave entered eastern tropical atlantic early following day slowly strengthened september developed sufficient convection designated tropical depression fourteen west southwest southern time developed established outflow western low pressure center depression continued increase strength upgraded tropical storm hours formation receiving maria early september national_hurricane_center nhc noted maria area favorable atmospheric conditions intensity guidance models strengthening system changed little organization hours moved rapidly west northwest southern periphery subtropical ridge visible satellite imagery depicted organized circulation center displaced strongest convection increased vertical wind shear system reached initial peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph september unfavorable environment began system organization following reconnaissance flight system early september noted maria degenerated non tropical disturbance despite reports tropical storm force winds northern leeward_islands operationally nhc kept system classified tropical cyclone downgraded disturbance system approached northern leeward_islands september satellite imagery surface observations revealed increase organization subsequent reconnaissance aircraft disturbance revealed remnants maria tropical cyclone east southeast antigua reaching southwestern periphery subtropical ridge maria turned north forward motion slowed considerably strong vertical wind shear system began relax september allowing maria slowly convection redeveloped near center utc september maria reached category hurricane status saffir simpson hurricane scale located roughly northwest bermuda embedded increasing atmospheric flow hurricane forward motion accelerated northeast utc september maria attained peak intensity winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg continuing northeastward course maria began area cooler sea surface temperatures higher vertical wind shear utc maria weakened tropical storm landfall near newfoundland utc winds mph shortly cyclone circulation absorbed frontal system peninsula newfoundland preparations impact caribbean maria arrival tropical storm watches issued lesser antilles september watches upgraded tropical storm warnings utc following day puerto_rico placed tropical storm watch watches warnings islands discontinued utc september strong thunderstorms diminished maria center storm effects island puerto_rico primarily form heavy rainfall flood waters near destroyed homes bridges causing million usd damage surrounding city puerto_rico heavy rainfall flooded damaged homes people forced relocate rainfall mud filled homes near city puerto_rico car year old woman swept away flood waters road bushes woman able car pulled safety nearly month storm president barack_obama announced federal disaster aid available island maria bermuda following maria regeneration tropical cyclone tropical storm watch issued island bermuda september watch upgraded warning later day utc following day replaced hurricane watch watches warnings island discontinued september maria bypassed bermuda september outer bands briefly produced tropical storm force winds island sustained winds reached mph gusts high mph winds mph reported utc september newfoundland anticipation declared tropical storm watch coast newfoundland september stretched cove south hours later upgraded hurricane watch tropical storm watch effect cove jones harbor utc following day watches warnings replaced hurricane warning areas south newfoundland placed tropical storm warning tropical cyclone watches warnings discontinued utc september absorbed september maria landfall southern tip peninsula newfoundland winds mph recorded offshore winds reached mph capital city experienced heavy rain extent forecast storm moved peninsula faster predicted | Hurricane Maria (2011) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
22719_HurricaneEasy(1950) | hurricane easy hurricane easy fifth tropical storm hurricane major hurricane atlantic hurricane season hurricane developed western caribbean_sea september tracked northeastward crossing cuba hurricane rapidly strengthened reach peak winds mph easy executed cyclonic loop moved northeastward hit near florida executed second loop hit western florida rapidly weakening florida hurricane turned northwest ultimately dissipated northeastern arkansas september point hurricane easy entered gulf_of_mexico weakened tropical storm observed nearly constantly radars easy recent major hurricane strike florida area hurricane remaining near northwest florida coast extended period time easy produced severe rainfall strong waves resulting heavy damage cedar key area hurricane easy major hurricanes strike florida year affected miami meteorological history following passage hurricane baker caribbean_sea trough low pressure persisted western caribbean_sea august convection concentrated south september disturbance developed tropical storm later given easy united_states weather_bureau naming tropical cyclones alphabet developing anticyclone moist air region provided favorable conditions intensification storm tracked slowly northeastward september tropical storm easy attained hurricane status miles south crossing hurricane easy strengthened slightly continuing northeastward storm struck cuba winds mph hurricane quickly crossed island passing east havana reaching southeastern gulf_of_mexico september entering gulf_of_mexico easy turned north northwest paralleling florida coastline short distance offshore producing hurricane force winds onshore september hurricane quickly strengthened reach peak winds mph intensity retain hours day ridge high pressure strengthened north storm leaving weaker steering currents caused hurricane easy execute counter clockwise loop west tampa florida executing loop moved northeastward mph making landfall near september winds mph steering currents weak causing easy execute second loop hours southeast briefly emerging gulf_of_mexico hurricane final landfall north tampa rapidly weakened tropical storm land easy turned northeast followed turn northwest storm neared atlantic coast september easy crossed georgia shortly weakened tropical depression depression continued northwestward days dissipating extreme northeastern arkansas september reason erratic track including loops unknown potentially interaction hurricane dog east preparations impact hurricane crossed western cuba winds mph damage minor deaths occurred country havana winds decreased mph eye hurricane crossed city eye ranging diameter hurricane tracked lifetime radars despite unusual track weather_bureau issued hurricane warnings timely manner warnings issued larger area actually experienced hurricane force winds florida keys winds easy reached mph downed trees power lines local streets debris heavy seas moved navy barge damage reported hurricane easy produced hurricane force winds large portions western florida including mph winds cedar key hours town reported minimum pressure mbar experienced eye hurricane hours strong waves hit coast tide tampa bay rose highest twice path hurricane dropped heavy amounts rainfall large portions northwestern florida rainfall totals include days florida hours easily largest hour rainfall total record united_states record broken tropical storm easy total remains largest hour rainfall total record state florida described worst hurricane cedar key area years hurricane left half houses destroyed unfit rehabilitation damaged strong winds destroyed roofs homes buildings rainfall caused severe flooding resulted crop damage easy indirectly responsible deaths addition people injured hurricane strong waves destroyed fishing community entire fishing fleet boats town entire town main employment center brush plant severely damaged close years hurricane hurricane produced severe damage counties tampa area florida damages totaled million usd lower expected total sparse population area worst damage storm passage central northern florida developed hundreds cars locations affected reported formed surface vehicles shortly easy retreated following day disappeared researchers later created theories unusual occurrence concluded air pockets layer paint expanded result decreased barometric pressure | Hurricane Easy (1950) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
22798_TropicalStormDanny(2009) | tropical storm tropical storm weak disorganized tropical cyclone formed august fourth tropical system named storm atlantic hurricane season developed august interaction westward moving tropical wave upper level trough situated east bahamas storm fully matured resembled subtropical cyclone generally northwestward absorbed weather system august minor effects land triggered high surf rip currents florida mid-atlantic states leading death year old boy north_carolina cyclone remnants contributed widespread rainfall northeast united_states point weather forecasts predicted rapidly strengthen hit category hurricane occurred localized flooding reported particularly pennsylvania later caused heavy precipitation power outages atlantic_canada meteorological history originated tropical wave exited west coast africa august entered atlantic_ocean convective activity associated system briefly showed signs organization august wind shear development august shower activity increased disturbance interacted upper level trough afternoon august national_hurricane_center assessed high chance tropical cyclone formation hours day hurricane hunters mission system revealed broad area tropical storm force winds closed circulation center utc august satellite imagery information indicated closed circulation formed situated east nassau bahamas feature declared tropical storm tropical depression stage interaction initial wave upper level trough maintained non classical structure resembling subtropical cyclone designation tropical storm storm highly disorganized little deep thunderstorm activity surrounded center highest winds relation cyclone confined northern storm moved northwestward day strengthening slightly center reformed times making difficult determine exact forward motion early august tropical storm slightly better organized intense winds removed center peaked maximum sustained winds mph minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg held strength hours wind shear caused storm gradually weaken northward august deteriorated reconnaissance aircraft found barely tropical storm afternoon center resumed north north northwestward drift strong upper level trough moving southeastern united_states forced northeastward triggered formation low pressure system near coast north_carolina early august low formed cyclonic envelope satellite imagery indicated characteristics tropical cyclone considered continuation new low caused tropical storm trough southeast wilmington north_carolina remnants absorbed developing frontal zone shortly impact advance cyclone tropical storm watch posted north_carolina utc august discontinued august storm remained offshore effects limited generated strong rip currents rough waves resulted death year old boy near north_carolina august september county sheriff office reported boy body found beach north went missing farther south generated waves height florida atlantic coast high surf rip currents affected mid-atlantic states prompting officials issue bathing restrictions broke leg rough conditions remnants storm interacted frontal boundary triggering widespread rainfall numerous states led localized flooding torrential rainfall produced flash flooding trapped family basement creek near philadelphia overflowed banks caused minor flooding roads including lane route closed flood waters flooding took place new_jersey numerous submerged water rescues vehicles performed isolated reports precipitation received maryland extratropical system impacted new_england high winds heavy rainfall rain fell massachusetts rhode_island roads region impassable standing water site recorded wind gust mph tropical cyclone produced wind gusts mph maine trees boats harbor system brought heavy rainfall area remnants later caused heavy rain atlantic_canada new_brunswick rain fell flooded declared weather advisories new_brunswick newfoundland nova scotia nova scotia storm worst residences lost power | Tropical Storm Danny (2009) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
22842_1903Floridahurricane | florida hurricane florida hurricane atlantic hurricane caused extensive wind flood damage florida peninsula early mid september tropical cyclone hurricane season storm observed near island bahamas early september moving northwestward hurricane day passed near nassau cyclone turned west northwest september passed north crossed bahamas cyclone produced hurricane force winds caused damage crops buildings deaths reported island chain late september cyclone struck near florida capsized near drowning crew members cyclone caused severe wind damage present day counties losses crops cyclone weakened tropical storm crossing florida intensified hurricane gulf_of_mexico september peaking mph equivalent strong category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale storm landfall near early september northwest florida alabama georgia cyclone produced widespread rainfall causing crop damage additionally storm surge caused boats blown ashore florida panhandle storm killed people florida produced damage falling tropical storm intensity early september storm weakened tropical depression september hours dissipating south_carolina meteorological history based scientific research conducted cyclone estimated begun mph tropical storm south bahamas early september scarce observations genesis likely occurred earlier time operationally moving slowly northwest cyclone quickly strengthened hurricane winds mph equivalent category saffir simpson hurricane wind scale early day utc september reached sustained winds mph centered miles west turning west northwest cyclone maintained intensity passing north utc september cyclone struck south florida near winds mph hurricane weakened crossing weakening tropical storm utc september cyclone entered gulf_of_mexico near south saint_petersburg region winds mph time cyclone moving west northwest started nearly days earlier diminished intensity passage florida peninsula cyclone quickly organized began intensify gulf_of_mexico early september regained hurricane intensity centered south big bend area florida curving northwest increasing forward speed hurricane peaked maximum sustained winds mph neared florida panhandle afternoon september hurricane passed west strike heading backed north northwest cyclone moved landfall near intensity utc september estimated storm reached peak intensity landfall peripheral pressure storm tide observations suggesting winds mph pressure wind relationship indicating minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg moving inland cyclone rapidly diminished strong tropical storm continued weaken entered southern alabama early september day turned northeast east northeast utc september degenerated tropical depression hours later system dissipated east georgia south_carolina border preparations utc september united_states weather_bureau issued storm signals equivalent tropical storm warning florida charleston south_carolina later upgraded hurricane warnings south florida weather conditions newly incorporated town days earlier businesses suspended normal operations people boarded buildings strongest winds arrived cyclone moved gulf_of_mexico reports september september helped ships prepare storm impact bahamas cyclone produced barometric pressure mbar inhg hours beginning utc september period minutes utc pressure dropped mbar inhg hurricane force winds decreased substantially shifting northeast southwest north utc entire storm practically ceased utc late day inches rain attended passage hurricane island nassau recorded pressure mbar inhg winds mph utc september shortly blew away afterward winds shifted east south estimated high mph island hurricane destroyed fruit crop caused considerable damage small structures storm caused heavy damage local shipping southeast florida wind pressure observations available location eye cyclone struck coast cyclone produce storm surge feet near radius maximum wind estimated reported peak sustained winds mph winds damaging force extended north damage limited areas south settlement sheds damaged south schooner blown ashore loss crew members northeast winds reached peak utc september utc day parts buildings blew away buildings rainfall winds subsequently caused damage interiors office building hotel properties owned mayor businesses suffered similar damage debris including materials branches paper thrown streets african american section town buildings destroyed churches stood hurricane damage ran way thousands hotels nearby island survived vegetation west shoreline homes swept foundations interiors flooded trees toppled cottages blown hotel suffered damage lake worth news building severely damaged flooding destruction dozens homes damaged degree ground literally covered fruit including lime fields flattened power telegraph lines trees including large pine trees toppled city offshore barge beached reef crew men forced swim ashore settlements eye believed come ashore nearly destroyed trees buildings dismantled offshore british steamship wrecked near crew members aboard drowned stranded yards beach wreck later salvaged transformed underwater diving attraction damage miami area mainly confined small buildings overturned trees uprooted downed metal broken metal roofs scattered homes blown foundations northern area new building wall west collapsed telegraph electrical lines downed city leaving streets wires loss electricity restored night september damage south florida reached mainly crops cyclone caused minor damage structures blew trees people died tampa storm damaged businesses area reportedly blew half local orange crop heavy rainfall occurred path peaking florida panhandle hurricane produced pressure mbar inhg winds mph settlement near peak storm surge measured town cotton crop destroyed overall structural damage minor ships grounded near cyclone moved inland alabama georgia september produced widespread rains peaking griffin georgia minor crop damage occurred low lying areas advance warning reduced potential damage hurricane killed people florida | 1903 Florida hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
22896_TropicalStormAmelia(1978) | tropical storm weak poorly organized tropical storm formed atlantic hurricane season caused severe flooding disaster texas dissipated developed tropical wave moved atlantic_ocean disturbance entered area gulf_of_mexico tropical cyclogenesis tropical depression season forecast landfall significant intensification tropical depression defied predictions quickly strengthening weak tropical storm hours making landfall corpus storm lasted roughly day land active hours affected texas coast days causing shipping incidents minor damage active deaths linked storm biggest impact storm followed dissipation remnants contributed record rainfall totals state state suffering previous drought believed rain help alleviate conditions dry ground aided flooding storm rainfall caused rivers creeks flood especially northern texas leading severe damage following storm president declared counties state federal disaster areas allowing residents seek aid government additional aid brought far away new_york overall caused fatalities estimated million damages governor called worst floods history state meteorological history tropical wave moved african coast july system headed eastward atlantic_ocean week change development entering caribbean_sea july convection began come days later influence flow disturbance passed july entered gulf_of_mexico circulation found developing system july disturbance turned northwest entered area gulf slightly normal sea surface temperatures low vertical wind shear favored development point presentation seen satellite imagery indicated tropical cyclone beginning form gulf reconnaissance aircraft went system cyclone upgraded tropical depression season afternoon miles south texas formed moving north northwest mph thought time strengthening depression moving land hours later depression upgraded tropical storm decision said safe peaked mph wind speed upgraded system beginning skirt texas coast peak intensity storm gale force winds diameter miles defined center went coast afternoon evening july making landfall corpus day system tracked passing west san_antonio morning august storm active short span time days forming dissipating quickly following storm controversy reliability weather forecasters preparations storm water small craft advisories issued addition people vacation avoid beaches sunday evening ships coming port approached texas coast gale warnings issued area port connor july forming close proximity coast warnings issued soon storm named state midst severe drought previous weeks hope relieve dry conditions drought conditions benefit floods storm ground rendered dry unable rain storm impact effects tropical cyclone ranged miles hour winds gusts miles hour corpus inland texas fared worse continuous flow tropical moisture dissipation remnant stage brought heavy flooding days putting counties flash flood warnings effect edwards plateau enhanced flooding leading rainfall totals high inches day period showers stretched dallas oklahoma arkansas damages storm areas unknown final toll storm dead occurred week storm landfall million damage damage located specific areas area consisting towns albany graham light flooding reported gulf_of_mexico coastal areas texas damage limited sinking shrimp boats sail boats ship sea caught middle storm sunk crew rescued pleasure boat occupants man crew beached reported missing later found people board fishing vessel treated exposure rescue ships hampered anchored mexican boats channel near station according ships reported missing storm later accounted ships oil drilling rig gulf ripped location ran aground near storm crew members rig rescued helicopter rig begun drilling threat oil spill flooding southeast town covers opened addition tornado thought touched causing minor damage reported power outages receiving inches rain queen isabella causeway rendered nearly impassable rainfall time tropical cyclone deaths linked northern texas town albany hit hard town drainage system flooded ensuing destroyed houses dozen businesses damaged hundreds town addition incoming roads flooded pavement route washed away bridge preventing entering leaving land town water supply contaminated electricity communications knocked death toll albany set dead missing town sheriff said people missing likely found cave ins creek possibly burying feet deep mud rescue efforts hampered creeks lack communication rain responsible carving feet deep hole dam nearby lake water dam safely taken nearby creek town completely evacuated like albany fresh water supply contaminated flooded clear miles wide point despite normally dry creek bed addition flooding nearby resulted west graham county seat flood victims south bend taken shelter flooded blocks later flood waters reported entered basement courthouse effects flooding graham ranged houses businesses inundated loss water electrical utilities fatalities reported water levels rising gradually leaving time residents evacuate crest flood headed kingdom lake threat lowland flooding resulting evacuations riverside towns parker counties report said flooding expected flooding kingdom lake lake feet normal opened taking water flood near flooding town reported damage street flooding additional death reported town hardest hit area storm basin tributaries sign oncoming problem wall water witnessed like graham ultimately flooded block away courthouse heavily flooded rising feet hour rapid rise covered bridge route miles north san_antonio prompted evacuations miles area near flood plains river responsible total deaths comfort seven feet water killing people towns reported flooded nearby hunt group military personnel entered region assist rescues got stranded steadily filled prompting evacuations near overflowed banks covering area feet water johnson national historical park overflow mexico dumped water subsequently damaged international bridge mexico united_states worst impact confined impact county stemmed flooding infused high rainfall produced year flood turned feet wall water destroyed trees river addition causing items litter roads isolated areas odor decaying livestock people witnessed roof swept people cut river flood houses washed away courthouse evacuation center virtue area water electricity phone lines save line knocked city houses standing standing water inside camp people reported killed children escaped staying church camp nearby nearly building foundations remaining people killed floods sleeping guests staff rode storm trees roofs hours town rendered inaccessible road combined reports looting county arrests survivors flooding area miss usa family ranch area leaving grabbing tree witnessed cars mobile homes passing aftermath following storm controversy nature storms cloud project underway near albany hours town hit flooding rains determined tropical origin request governor president declared counties disaster areas allowing citizens areas receive federal aid counties previously declared disaster areas prior drought later counties young added list described disaster worst floods history state evacuation centers set comfort allow refugees wait floods people applied relief mobile homes sent help homeless junior high school red_cross emergency center albany new_york disk jockey named helped organize relief effort texas town sponsorship radio station local supermarket chain raising tons emergency aid area residents airplane loaded provisions plane continuously grounded calls saying albany texas disaster area need relief described senator comedy errors flight funded able addition sheriff dispatch texas town mentioned aid possibly sent towns texas towns like records remnants set records rainfall flooding feet breaking record flood stage reached river set feet breaking record water flow rate water flows river billion gallons day additionally highest flooding records set flowing flowed billion gallons day twice previous record nearly times usual rate million gallons day storm total inches measured known storm total rainfall state texas tropical cyclone continental united_states hour total inches rain extreme example precipitation | Tropical Storm Amelia (1978) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
22936_1982Floridasubtropicalstorm | florida subtropical storm florida subtropical storm officially known subtropical cyclone inactive atlantic hurricane season storm originated different systems gulf_of_mexico caribbean_sea june systems merged trough circulation began form coast florida june depression landfall florida strengthened storm land storm entered atlantic_ocean headed northeast extratropical june near newfoundland storm system affect eastern half united_states caused fatalities caused million damage usd million usd meteorological history subtropical storm unusual origin forming interaction different systems near yucatán_peninsula occurrence unusual unique subtropical storm season formed similar pattern reconnaissance flight june reported appeared multiple surface defined center disturbance traced june northwest caribbean_sea disturbance moved north low pressure area formed yucatán_peninsula trough merged low pressure area creating stronger trough conditions gulf_of_mexico favorable tropical storm formation severe weather occurring early june fringes disturbance moved peninsula circulation began form june prompting gale warnings declared subtropical depression day depression landfall morning june north spring hill florida gained subtropical storm status land storm classified subtropical storm national_hurricane_center rule subtropical storms subtropical storm moved northeast crossed june minimum central pressures remained low circulation expanded distorted subtropical storm peaked mph winds june reach minimum pressure june dropped mbar inhg subtropical storm declared extratropical storm near day preparations warnings issued association subtropical storm june severe thunderstorm watches warnings issued florida day warnings issued including tornado small craft special marine warnings types special weather statements issued heavy rains gale warnings issued june june cities western coast florida warnings discontinued utc june day gale warning issued delaware rhode_island subtropical storm postponed annual newport rhode_island bermuda race consecutive days forecast storm subsequent reports said track storm delay marine disaster impact main band cuba rainfall amounts inches recorded storm effects felt florida landfall morning june causing heavy rains flooding beach erosion tornadoes highest winds recorded mph mph thunderstorm tampa june rainfall peaked inches rest state reported inches inches precipitation high tides waves caused flooding beach erosion naples tampa bay area waterfront buildings suffered damage including widespread damage boats bulkheads rock experienced minor damage naples man structures received minor damage people killed florida association subtropical storm thirteen people injured woman died canoe overturned child killed swept drainage ditch families evacuated days storm area flood stage subtropical storm spawned tornadoes florida including tornadoes reached magnitude scale tornado formed june utc reaching strength fatality man killed mobile home destroyed tornado total homes florida destroyed total damage florida totaled million usd million usd storm effects north florida minor rainfall reached inches extreme eastern south_carolina inches eastern north_carolina winds reached mph gusts mph near cape fear north_carolina mph gusts mph offshore tower miles southeast june mph winds day foot fishing sunk coast north_carolina high waves killed sailors rescued united_states_coast_guard june flooding reported tides feet carolinas rainfall subtropical storm reached states reaching maximum peaks inches georgia coast seven inches border rainfall totaled inch coast ship encountered winds minimum tropical storm gusts high maximum tropical storm ship encountered tidal surge feet | 1982 Florida subtropical storm | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
23060_HurricaneCarol(1953) | hurricane carol hurricane carol strongest storm atlantic hurricane season category hurricane atlantic basin new england hurricane carol developed august west coast africa weather_bureau initiate advisories days later september carol attained hurricane status based ship report moved northwestward attaining peak winds mph based reports hurricane_hunters weakening brushed bermuda turned northeastward near new_england passing west nova scotia making landfall near new_brunswick september crossing atlantic_canada carol extratropical cyclone dissipated september southwest greenland carol initially threatened strike bermuda planes evacuated island later hurricane produced high waves new_england coastline combination conditions caused boating accidents people required rescue people killed winds region minor fishing damage totaled million usd million usd nova scotia hurricane force wind gusts downed trees power lines heavy damage apple crop totaling million million usd high waves washed boats ashore killed person ferry travel halted atlantic_canada impact severe outside nova scotia gusty winds caused isolated power outages minor flooding occurred new_brunswick meteorological history late august tropical wave exited west coast africa developing tropical depression developed near cape_verde august moved west southwestward days turning west depression estimated intensified tropical storm august subsequently turned west northwest september reported winds force scale hurricane strength ship reported high seas rapidly decreasing pressure based report miami weather_bureau office initiated advisories hurricane carol miles east northeast barbados reaching hurricane status carol embarked steady intensification trend moved northwestward september hurricane hunters flew storm reported winds mph minimum pressure mbar peak intensity attained hours reaching hurricane strength making carol strongest storm season peak maximum winds area diameter center hurricane maintained peak winds day beginning weaken early september carol passed southwest bermuda winds mph day hurricane turned north northeast bypassing late september carol brushed western nova scotia making landfall near new_brunswick winds mph shortly making landfall carol transitioned extratropical cyclone crossed eastern quebec dissipating southwest greenland september preparations impact carol threatening bermuda planes flew away island ships returned harbor safety hurricane force winds initially predicted carol brushed island high waves gale force winds winds toppled trees power lines injured lost control vehicles east_coast united_states weather_bureau issued storm warnings new_jersey maine approaching hurricane combination high waves conditions caused boating accidents new_england killing people left people need rescue winds region significant reaching mph southeast maine carol produced rainfall beneficial trees previously dry conditions effects generally minimal state rainfall prompted cancellation flights hurricane caused moderate damage fishing industry new_england totaling million usd million usd threat hurricane prompted fishing boats venture port conditions drove ocean liner aground nova_scotia rough seas washed boat near schooner near halifax chester boats ashore addition chester sank storm seas flooded coastal road nearby field prospect destroying garage man drowned falling yacht rough seas halted ferry service nova scotia new_brunswick ferry service region delayed carol moved eastern canada dropped light moderate rainfall path peaking inches region eastern quebec northern coast strong winds affected region primarily nova_scotia including mph gust halifax province combination winds rain downed equivalent trees areas trees cut winds blew trees power lines leaving widespread areas telephone telegraph power strong winds heavily damaged apple grain crop farms experiencing losses losses apple crop estimated million million usd strong winds left property damage including broken windows instance blown roof province carol left people injured outside nova scotia winds carol strong knock trees power lines new_brunswick light rainfall peaking inches province caused street flooding rainfall reached far west ontario far east rainfall reached inches winds province damaged roofs downed trees resulting minor power outages north quebec adverse conditions storm delayed search party plane crash | Hurricane Carol (1953) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
23195_TropicalStormBeryl(2012) | tropical storm tropical storm strongest season atlantic tropical cyclone record landfall united_states second tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season developed low pressure system offshore north_carolina initially subtropical storm slowly acquired tropical characteristics tracked warmer sea surface temperatures environment decreasing vertical wind shear late transitioned tropical cyclone miles early following day storm moved ashore near florida peak winds mph quickly weakened tropical depression dropping heavy rainfall moving slowly southeastern united_states cold turned northeast storm extratropical precursor produced heavy rainfall cuba causing flooding mudslides deaths torrential rain affected south florida bahamas forming produced rough surf southeastern coast leaving person south_carolina missing making landfall florida storm produced strong winds left people power high rains drought conditions storm path fallen tree killed man driving south_carolina northeast north_carolina spawned tornado snapped trees damaged dozens homes near city overall damage minor estimated meteorological history origins trough developed yucatán_peninsula drifted eastward northwestern caribbean_sea spawning low pressure area days remained nearly stationary development system better defined began moving northeast elongated low area disorganized convection passing exposed center circulation convection noted effects high wind shear region day system moved national_hurricane_center nhc noted potential increasingly favorable conditions days low better defined cloud pattern consolidated moved western atlantic hours band convection extended bahamas cuba wrap southwestern edge circulation system interacted mid- upper level low causing center reform northeast system attained gale force winds near center sufficiently organized convection nhc initiated advisories subtropical storm utc cyclone east charleston south_carolina post season analysis indicated developed hours prior following formation trough new_england initially created weak steering environment marginally warm waters dry air expected prevent significant intensification convection remained minimal later day building ridge caused begin steady southwest motion time low level center vertically aligned upper level center environment near storm center system began pass warmer sea surface temperatures allowing convection increase storm began transition tropical cyclone completed utc day approached northeastern florida better organized increased convection bands center late hurricane hunters observed flight level winds mph suggesting maximum sustained winds mph peak intensity possible briefly reached hurricane intensity early evening based radar data inconclusive according post season report roughly utc storm landfall near florida winds mph weakening slightly final approach moving ashore quickly weakened tropical depression slowed weakening ridge north approaching cold turned north northeast despite inland retained convection remain tropical cyclone approached atlantic_ocean convection increased south east center intrusion dry air resulted ragged appearance satellite imagery based reports ships upgraded tropical storm near south_carolina coastline approaching caused storm accelerate northeastward circulation elongated associated convection spread northward suggesting transition extratropical cyclone late extratropical prompting nhc advisories storm continued northeast later turning east southeast june larger extratropical storm absorbed remnants southeast newfoundland preparations impact records landfall florida mph strongest tropical cyclone landfall outside official atlantic hurricane season second tropical storm form start season marked fifth occurrence records began occurrences cuba bahamas tropical cyclone produced heavy rainfall cuba especially rainfall peaked rains caused mudslides forced people evacuate homes people died trying cross flooded rivers flooding damaged houses destroyed rains flooded widespread areas crop fields precipitation beneficial drought struck areas country band thunderstorms heavy rainfall moved bahamas dropped precipitation grand low lying areas experienced flooding residents reported tornado touched murphy town downing power telephone lines vehicles damaging roofs buildings rain system affected smaller island groups florida prior classified tropical cyclone precursor produced locally heavy rainfall south florida reaching miami international airport total second highest daily rainfall recorded month station rain caused extensive street flooding especially drivers afternoon forced cancel morning classes nhc issued advisory agency issued tropical storm warning county line florida south_carolina tropical storm watch issued northward mouth south_carolina state emergency issued jacksonville florida causing early ending jazz festival memorial day events moved ashore airports jacksonville canceled flights teenager died high seas florida high surf rip currents caused region restrict swimming ocean highest storm surge storm moved ashore produced strong winds coast peaking mph park jacksonville nearby reported peak wind gust mph winds prompted bridge close toppled power lines left residences jacksonville power jacksonville flash flooding affected areas waves damaged docks waters entered vehicles flash flooding covered portion route damage jacksonville estimated south jacksonville outer circulation spawned short lived tornado port saint caused minor damage homes damage tornado estimated tornado reported slow motion dropped heavy rainfall florida peaking south florida killed car flooded highway struck head noted took minutes cover miles visibility reported broke previous daily rainfall record broke daily rainfall record total greatest daily rainfall date rains extinguished percent northern florida dissipated moving onshore high rains flooded homes causing damage georgia south_carolina north_carolina hours storm moved ashore officials georgia mandated evacuate island storm landfall florida storm surge flooded portions georgia rainfall state peaked rainfall beneficial drought conditions despite causing minor flooding wind gusts georgia coastline peaked mph sustained tropical force winds extended state downed trees damaged homes south_carolina falling tree killed man driving state highway direct death storm indirectly related highest wind gust south_carolina mph stronger winds occurred offshore rains state peaked high tides charleston harbor sank boat forcing crew rescued south_carolina person went missing swimming rough surf included overall death toll began accelerating northeast dropped heavy rainfall carolinas causing isolated flooding near wilmington north_carolina farther north storm spawned tornado enhanced scale damaged homes destroyed moisture storm spread northward maryland west_virginia | Tropical Storm Beryl (2012) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: 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23387_1940NewEnglandhurricane | new_england hurricane new england hurricane moved atlantic_canada august september producing strong winds torrential rainfall fourth tropical cyclone hurricane season storm originated defined low pressure area open atlantic_ocean august moving slowly general west northwest motion disturbance intensified reaching tropical storm strength august subsequently hurricane intensity august hurricane passed cape northeast hurricane continued intensify reached peak intensity category hurricane maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg statistical peaks achieved different times september hurricane began weakening trend proceeded northeastward degenerated tropical storm time landfall nova scotia later day storm transitioned extratropical cyclone day making landfall new_brunswick extratropical remnants persisted quebec merging larger extratropical system late september despite making landfall united_states hurricane caused widespread damage extensive measures undertaken coast particularly new_england heightened precautions fears effects storm similar devastating hurricane struck region years prior damage associated hurricane occurred new_jersey combination moisture hurricane stationary produced record rainfall peaking town storm state history resultant floods damaged infrastructure road networks damage state amounted million farther north new_england strong winds reported damage remained minimal storm atlantic_canada damage minimal limited boating incidents caused strong waves overall hurricane caused seven fatalities meteorological history origins hurricane traced compact slow moving low pressure area open atlantic_ocean late august system progressed west northwest direction center circulation organized result disturbance classified tropical depression bermuda utc august operationally storm analyzed undergone tropical cyclogenesis august storm conducted found system organized prior initial stages depression remained weak ships reporting strong winds association storm continuing slow west northwest movement disturbance gradually intensified analyzed attained tropical storm intensity utc august utc august tropical storm strengthened equivalent modern day category hurricane roughly east florida peninsula time hurricane began intensify quicker previously later day ship periphery storm reported winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg utc september hurricane attained modern day category intensity ships continued report strong winds low pressures associated storm early september hurricane passed cape_hatteras north_carolina northeast away coast day ships reported hurricane force winds utc september american reported barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg located hurricane radius maximum wind lowest pressure measured association tropical cyclone lowest measured entire september based ship observation storm analyzed reached peak intensity september maximum sustained winds mph minimum central pressure mbar hpa inhg stronger winds mph analyzed present hurricane earlier traversed northerly latitudes storm began gradually weaken storm landfall slightly northwest nova scotia utc later september tropical storm winds mph quickly passing nova_scotia weakening tropical storm transitioned extratropical storm utc september time cyclone second landfall new_brunswick slightly weaker storm winds mph extratropical system progressed absorbed larger extratropical storm utc later day quebec north preparations impact aftermath hurricane approached united_states east_coast august united_states weather_bureau advised extreme caution ships cape southern areas new_england storm warnings issued coastal regions wilmington north_carolina virginia warnings later extended northward strong winds exceeding gale force expected east_coast particularly cape_hatteras september hurricane warnings ordered areas north_carolina previously issued storm warnings remained place september gale warnings extended north massachusetts norfolk virginia city department heads ordered stand potential emergency duties united_states_coast_guard personnel dispatched north_carolina coast united_states_navy personnel detained connecticut storm passed new_york mass evacuation occurred involving residences air traffic air force base cancelled stationed base ground police evacuated stretch rhode_island coastline included families forced evacuate boats sent towed shore extensive measures undertaken occurred fears storm cause similar effects destructive hurricane swept areas new_england years prior september tanker relayed signal near hurricane southeast united_states_coast_guard stations norfolk virginia north_carolina dispatched aid ship east_coast hurricane resulted people mid-atlantic states passing hurricane outflow interacted cold quasi stationary area cyclone flow pattern enhanced moisture environment region resulting locally heavy rainfall particularly new_jersey precipitation peaked hour period september hurricane tropical cyclone state history rain western portions state minimal rainfall coast floods caused small rivers overflow dams overflowed creek inundated parts rendering people homeless rail service philadelphia pennsylvania areas southern new_jersey suspended result washed tracks resulting damage infrastructure totaled southwestern quarter new_jersey damage roads amounted damage estimated million fatalities reported result floods delaware rainfall comparatively rough seas generated hurricane offshore caused damages death north strong gusts reported new_england winds mph recorded weather station peak winds massachusetts estimated mph maine winds mph reported storm new_jersey state health department investigators dispatched study possibility increase fever flooded areas city pumping station flooded water gas service limited grove result gas plant inundated electricity forcing residents eat food police forced transport residents work boat high despite making separate atlantic_canada september september hurricane caused minimal damage effects nova scotia limited boating incidents lake near capsized strong winds new_brunswick damage minimal car accident associated storm injured man near | 1940 New England hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
23462_HurricaneCharlie(1951) | hurricane charlie hurricane charlie deadliest tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season named storm second hurricane second major hurricane season developed tropical wave east lesser antilles moved west northwest passing islands guadeloupe strengthened hurricane eastern caribbean_sea struck jamaica winds near category intensity strengthened peak intensity mph prior landfall yucatán_peninsula weakened land strengthened gulf_of_mexico final landfall near path charlie caused deaths hurricane produced jamaica deadliest natural disaster 20th century causing deaths damages hurricane described worst tropical cyclone caused fatalities surrounding areas bodies recovered flooding hurricane produced peak gusts mph airport strongest sustained winds mainland mexico suggesting category hurricane landfall meteorological history august tropical wave organized tropical depression miles east southeast island barbados operationally system detected august believed area low pressure moved eastern caribbean moved west northwest slowly organized minimal tropical storm august hurricane hunters reported winds hurricane force system discounted easterly wave august tropical storm charlie quickly intensified attaining maximum sustained winds mph passing lesser antilles small center circulation passed guadeloupe early morning hours august hurricane moved steadily west northwest miles south southwest san_juan puerto_rico hurricane charlie continued strengthen reached category status august moved quickly westward caribbean_sea cyclone intensified landfall south kingston jamaica mph sustained winds city reported peak winds mph center passed miles southwest charlie category hurricane jamaica august hurricane left island category hurricane quickly intensified water passed south mph sustained winds reported gusts mph later attained major hurricane status august hurricane peaked mph hitting near night weakened crossed yucatán_peninsula august reaching gulf_of_mexico charlie weakened mph hurricane august remained category hurricane crossing gulf_of_mexico hours landfall august charlie rapidly intensified strengthened second peak mph mainland mexican coast later charlie landfall near mph sustained winds strongest winds believed north eye storm quickly weakened land dissipated august mexican state preparations august weather_bureau office san_juan issued hurricane warnings eastern caribbean martinique antigua storm warnings released rest leeward_islands later hurricane warnings issued northern leeward_islands northeast storm warnings released puerto_rico advance hurricane flights scheduled departures barbados region delayed august weather_bureau noted hurricane affect jamaica expected strengthen significantly agency reported equal cyclone pass north south island later cyclone forecast pass south island jamaica urged prepare cyclone hurricane expected strengthen forward motion decreased august cyclone expected affect northern yucatán_peninsula extreme caution advised area hurricane expected strengthen prior second landfall mexico weather_bureau noted chance storm affect texas possibility agency expected rain bands rough seas affect southern texas small urged remain ports hurricane moved inland august cyclone expected ashore eventually landfall north near local officials expressed concerns residents vulnerable structures region southern texas measures taken red_cross divisions organized meeting local city hall city departments facilities ready disposal cyclone moved closer area cyclone rains expected impact cotton plants region advance storm plane dropped messages air vessels advising seek shelter oil industries erected barriers protect fields authorities planned evacuate residents surrounding low lying areas thousands residents stayed refugee centers elevated ground impact cyclone compact moved strongest winds land eastern caribbean islands exceed mph jamaica hurricane produced heavy rainfall peaking inches kingston caused numerous landslides eastern sections island peak gusts estimated near mph island hangar installations destroyed airport facility received extensive damage consequently memphis headquarters reported north southbound flights unable land kingston bypassing airport flights chicago ships sunk overturned storm communications power services disrupted information island interior hurricane cut communications island radio stations united_states percent island banana crops destroyed addition percent crops convicted escaped jail winds blew walls flooding expected island mountainous interior heavy precipitation heavy rains caused rock damaging roads railroads sources tourism kingston electricity initially restored essential services including hospitals plants pumping stations newspaper plants charlie caused million usd million usd crop property damage deaths injured left homeless yucatán_peninsula charlie destroyed crops loss life reported area unofficially person reportedly killed peninsula reported winds mph winds toppled homes wind gust mph measured airport near peak gusts city exceed mph storm reported worst winds uprooted trees destroyed telephone poles damages corn crops believed exceed residences damaged destroyed outside city charlie heavy rain led dams flooded rivers upward people died city people died property losses estimated near hurricane outer fringes produced swells texas coast swimmers advised cautious hazardous conditions area experiencing rough swells strong winds unrelated weather system produced peak gusts mph conditions marine operations area fishermen missing august experienced gusts mph hurricane struck coast south aftermath wake storm jamaica formed new governmental entity known organization merged | Hurricane Charlie (1951) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
23464_TropicalStormChris(1982) | tropical storm chris tropical storm chris caused minor flooding gulf_coast united_states september fifth tropical cyclone named storm atlantic hurricane season chris developed surface low pressure area northern gulf_of_mexico september initially displaying subtropical characteristics low pressure area gradually acquired tropical characteristics reclassified tropical depression hours development depression began intensify upgraded tropical storm chris september storm turned north northeastward strengthened september chris peaked mph tropical storm later day landfall near texas september chris dissipated arkansas chris moved ashore caused high waves tides shores gulf_of_mexico storm landfall texas minimal impact recorded state restaurant suffered significant damage impact occurred east louisiana rainfall relatively light state isolated areas experienced precipitation amounts higher inches storm caused steady rainfall parts outside louisiana rainfall totals higher inches western tennessee slightly storm progressed northward minor flooding damage louisiana million usd impact limited light moderate rainfall local flooding reported tennessee kentucky overall chris caused million usd damage fatalities meteorological history upper low pressure system formed gulf_of_mexico september circulation heading westward initially minimal development occurred september system surface low estimated surface low subtropical depression utc following day hours low began acquiring tropical characteristics mainly developing deep convection north east sides early september observations oil radars air_force reconnaissance flights indicated subtropical system transitioned tropical depression national_hurricane_center operationally issue advisories utc september time chris tropical storm post season analysis indicated strengthened tropical storm chris utc september large low pressure trough chris immediately curved northward later day national_hurricane_center noted conditions favor rapid strengthening winds approach hurricane force center moves inland saturday approached closer gulf_coast united_states chris curved slightly east north shortly utc chris landfall near texas winds mph utc september chris attained peak intensity winds mph minimum pressure mbar inhg chris weakened quickly downgraded tropical depression early september centered west central louisiana storm deteriorated dissipated arkansas utc september remnants noted preparations chris approached gulf_coast people evacuated louisiana coast offshore evacuations completed oil rig workers taken gulf_of_mexico evacuations multiple watches warnings issued accordance tropical storm chris september gale warning released louisiana area east port arthur texas hours gale warning released port arthur texas day gale warnings texas extended far south hurricane watch released utc september louisiana port connor texas watches warnings discontinued utc september hours chris landfall impact offshore oil rig wind gust mph reported addition boats gulf_of_mexico sustained heavy damage miles southeast feet utility boat sunk minimal rainfall reported texas reaching inch winds light remaining tropical storm force eastern texas restaurant suffered estimated damage usd addition minimal damage occurred totaling usd port arthur area numerous power outages reported flooded roads power outages reported damage significant city southwestern coast louisiana tides feet reported land chris produced tropical storm force winds areas light moderate rainfall state precipitation generally inches peaking inches delhi louisiana inches rainfall reported street flooding severe houses suffered flood damage south minor damage reported totaling usd high tides damage coastal areas parish considerable official noted power place understand bit damage tornado destroyed buildings damaged seven structures northeastern louisiana wind damage limited downed trees result heavy rainfall portion state low lying areas flooded overflowed tornado rated destroyed houses church addition tornado knocked trees area overall damage louisiana near million usd louisiana mississippi combined total tornadoes reported tornadoes mississippi damaged homes businesses cleveland injuries reported tornado spawned rural area overturned mobile home state caused minimal damage mississippi rains peaked inches northwest section state rest state reported widespread rains inches rainfall alabama peaked inches areas similar amounts observed georgia florida rainfall peaked inches extremely southern panhandle precipitation recorded inch reported northeastern section state reported inches rain rain reported florida keys arkansas inch rain reported portions state missouri reported peak inches precipitation southeastern portion state rains state include inches widespread illinois reported mainly inch precipitation area inches southern half state little rain reported indiana inch southern border state tennessee kentucky rains inches reported locally heavy flooding western portions tennessee reported flood waters waist high city streets addition schools milan closed portions routes submerged water businesses city suffered flood damage rains include inch carolinas new_york michigan virginia ohio overall damage tropical storm chris slightly million usd fatalities reported | Tropical Storm Chris (1982) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
23537_1893NewYorkhurricane | new_york hurricane new_york hurricane known midnight storm powerful destructive tropical cyclone struck new_york_city area august identified tropical storm august central atlantic_ocean hurricane moved northwestward course ultimately peaking maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure reading mbar hpa inhg turned northward approached east_coast struck western long_island august moved inland quickly deteriorated day storm inflicted severe damage storm tides high trees brought houses demolished largely washed away cyclone areas suffered extensive effects hurricane sailors lost lives storm regarded severe hurricanes strike city meteorological history system classified tropical storm situated central atlantic_ocean august steadily intensified tracked generally west attained hurricane force gradually curving northwestward storm continued gain power august achieved wind speeds corresponding category intensity modern day saffir simpson hurricane scale scale devised tropical cyclones based maximum sustained winds storm estimated maintained winds approximately mph days passed north lesser antilles hurricane turned northerly approaching united_states strengthened major hurricane intensity category august point peaked intensity winds mph lowest known barometric pressure relation storm mbar hpa inhg day later storm deteriorated category strength cape_hatteras north_carolina experienced hurricane morning august center passed offshore heading nearly northward cyclone new_jersey coastline passing east weakened category status august storm hurricanes occurring simultaneously atlantic_ocean august storm moved ashore western long_island new_york_city area utc day centered inland maximum winds estimated mph progressed northward new_england quickly weakening briefly downgraded tropical storm extratropical dissipated fully august near mouth saint lawrence river impact winds storm exceeded mph new_york initially blowing northeast shifting southwesterly hurricane wrought severe destruction described new_york_times august mighty war winds great chimneys storm surge impacted shore structures storm cited example noteworthy new_york_city tropical cyclone cyclone known largely destroying developed island existed south modern day long_island coast island peaked size 1870s long worst damage reportedly confined area surrounding new_york_city hour period precipitation fell breaking daily rainfall record hundreds thousands dollars losses accompanied severe impact low lying areas city particularly near coast flooded roofs chimneys ripped buildings windows broken homes businesses noble trees torn roots branches twisted park devastated thousands dead birds fell ground washed drowned nests groups children gathered birds picked apparent intention selling restaurants storm took lives sailors vessels blown ashore men swept overboard coal barges wrecked crew members perished lived high winds brought telegraph wires left city entirely cut communication outside locations storm completely destroyed buildings piers beach resorts hit particularly hard raging seas swept inland washing tracks marine railway bathing houses moved great distance cyclone near avenue heavily damaged east numerous wrecked scattered corn crops land ruined fruit trees lost fruits brooklyn independent city new_york houses dismantled uprooted trees blocked streets damage widespread area flood waters reached waist high levels storm severe years new_jersey despite fact damage moderate trees blown filled water nearby areas areas eastern including new_jersey new_york storm ravaged week later separate destructive landfall georgia august moved coast causing extensive damage casualties far north new_england finally dissipating eastern canada september | 1893 New York hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
23662_HurricaneGabrielle(2001) | hurricane hurricane north_atlantic hurricane caused flooding florida newfoundland september developed gulf_of_mexico day september attacks attacks flights canceled nationwide days struck florida september caused day additional storm moved ashore winds mph near venice city located south area combination winds heavy rainfall peaked left customers power west coast customers power east coast storm caused million usd damage florida gulf_of_mexico high waves contributed deaths indirect death flooding crossing state appearance frontal low subtropical cyclone convection decreased near center gradually intensified hurricane september passed northwest bermuda hurricane reached peak winds mph weakened subsequently wind shear transitioned extratropical cyclone september later day passed southeast newfoundland storm produced record rainfall caused described worst flooding years roads houses flooded region extratropical remnants continued northeast dissipated september meteorological history september weak mid level trough nearly stationary short distance southeastern coastline united_states remained stationary days developing low level circulation florida september system moved gulf_of_mexico september low associated convection organized national_hurricane_center nhc classify tropical depression time system located west northwest florida located environment weak steering currents depression drifted west southwest forming northerly wind shear presence nearby upper level low initially prevented organization leaving center depression poorly defined minimal convection depression gradually better organized slowly executed small counter clockwise loop early september system developed increased banding features eastern half circulation early september upper level outflow depression intensification circulation remained broad weak shortly deep convection developed persisted near center utc september depression intensified tropical storm located miles southwest venice florida influence mid level trough accelerated northeastward quickly intensified despite increasing amounts westerly wind shear center reformed times deep convection september landfall near venice winds mph time hurricane_hunters reported gusts hurricane force national_hurricane_center indicated possibility landfall hurricane land interaction vertical wind shear quickly weakened land convection decreased markedly strongest remaining convection remaining northeast center storm reached atlantic_ocean winds mph hours landfall time national_hurricane_center remarked storm resembled frontal low large circulation devoid convection non wind field likened storm subtropical cyclone dry air continuing limit organization september convection gradually developed closer center operationally forecasters unsure convection association cold west hurricane hunters flight system reported center elongated resembling trough considered storm verge extratropical cyclone shortly convection increased near center storm stronger better organized despite strong amounts wind shear intensified attain hurricane status early september located west bermuda continuing northeastward hurricane strengthened slightly reach peak winds mph miles northwest bermuda shortly banding eye briefly developed center convection increased wind shear eventually diminished convection weakened tropical storm status september early september wind shear dissipated nearly associated deep convection transitioned extratropical cyclone miles south newfoundland extratropical remnant continued northeast passing short distance southeast newfoundland reach winds mph storm weakened september extratropical remnant merged extratropical storm far northern atlantic_ocean preparations shortly tropical storm national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm warning florida keys florida west coast mouth additionally hurricane watch issued september tropical storm warning issued lake florida east coast storm schools counties west coast closed aircraft evacuated kansas precaution struck florida days september attacks flights nationwide canceled days flights resumed day moved ashore exception closed weather tampa area major bridges closed storm closed water parks rides government bermuda issued gale warning island changing tropical storm warning september newfoundland weather center issued severe weather warnings portions atlantic_canada prior arrival extratropical remnant rough sea warnings issued waters peninsula eastern newfoundland fishermen recommended remain away sea impact united_states storm moving east gulf_of_mexico produced rip currents coast alabama killing man high surf florida panhandle destroyed retaining wall florida keys indirect drowning death man fell boat combination high seas engine failure making landfall produced moderate winds coastal areas western florida sustained winds mph venice station reported wind gust mph high tides rough waves storm surge reached feet highest tide tide flooded northern shoreline charlotte harbor entrance south surge greater feet inundated barrier island flooded cars beach erosion common areas storm surge greatest tropical storm force winds damaged roofs damage primarily flooding coast high storm tides severely damaged homes lightly damaged homes nearby homes flooded strong winds counties downed trees power lines western florida electric customers lost power high winds damaged roof forcing people evacuate high rainfall flooded portion west coast florida spawned weak tornadoes sustained winds reached mph gusts mph crossing state interacted decaying cold produced intense rainfall highest total west coast jacksonville reported hour period boy drowned swept away flooded stream rains flooded homes apartments roads counties closed moving state storm produced locally strong winds atlantic florida coastline peaking mph high wind gusts left homes businesses power eastern florida rainbands spawned tornadoes damaged mobile homes coast high storm tides waves produced significant beach erosion overall caused estimated million damage florida tornadoes state deaths related storm heavy rainfall extended georgia station reported total south_carolina high winds tides produced coastal flooding bermuda combination cold west dropped precipitation day period wind gusts peaked mph outer extratropical remnants passed short distance south newfoundland second cyclone week affect area storm produced moderately strong wind gusts mph southern portion island including peak gust mph seas reached height remnant dropped heavy rainfall short time newfoundland station recording hour set time hour precipitation record total hour period airport recorded existing record rainfall peaked rainfall caused severe flooding mayor city considered worst storm years flooding washed roads flooded forcing rains flooded houses feet water affecting homes flooding damage closed schools affected businesses multiple reports unable accompany excess water hurricane force wind gusts forced cancellation flights left thousands power telephone heat dangerous conditions caused cancel delivery day storm hundreds homes buildings damaged passage resulting million dollars damage aftermath despite flooding florida heavy rainfall proved beneficial drought conditions late september water levels counties southwestern florida normal range time months september head declared seven florida counties disaster areas allocated federal funding debris removal repairing damaged public facilities storm passage insurance claims homes claims damaged cars response flooding newfoundland city mayor activated city emergency program september week passage storm began accepting applications flood related damage month storm applications processed additional received eligibility disaster assistance included restoration property household items essential nature days passage storm government newfoundland appealed federal government federal disaster relief fund government later approved ultimately disaster relief assistance totaled million primarily individual assistance | Hurricane Gabrielle (2001) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
23825_TropicalStormBonnie(2010) | tropical tropical weak tropical storm brought weather northern caribbean_sea gulf_coast united_states july tropical cyclone second named storm atlantic hurricane season developed tropical wave bahamas july strengthened tropical storm crossing islands landfall southeastern coast florida following day inland weakened tropical depression entering gulf_of_mexico surface circulation dissipated july remnants storm moved ashore louisiana mississippi early july prompting severe thunderstorm tornado warnings area precursor produced considerable amounts rainfall resulting light moderate flooding dominican_republic hundreds people displaced bridges collapsed rushing waters person drowned swept away swollen river puerto_rico light amounts rainfall reported haiti bahamas florida effects severe remnants heavier rain amounts higher winds reported near gulf_coast especially louisiana damage result storm remnants totaled million usd meteorological history july tropical wave exited african coast moved westward open atlantic days initially associated weather activity limited weak showers environmental conditions forecast significant organization upper level wind shear remained somewhat adverse process slow development evident july surface pressures began fall wave proceeded extreme northeastern caribbean convective activity waned periods variable wind shear brief land interaction hispaniola july activity bahamas distinct area low pressure centered islands satellite observations confirmed closed circulation leading national_hurricane_center nhc issue formation tropical depression utc post storm analysis indicated depression developed hours earlier operationally confirmed formation depression forecast steered west northwest established subtropical ridge later day minimum pressure dropped mbar inhg satellite imagery showed establishment favorable outflow nearly cloud pattern remained disorganized circulation center deepest convection reconnaissance aircraft flight cyclone found winds increased upgraded tropical storm southeast nassau bahamas hours nhc initiated advisories system utc moved bahamas winds mph shortly attained peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph increasingly unfavorable conditions aloft little change intensity occurred following day storm accelerated florida tropical storm force winds prevailed confined rainbands north east center time deepest convection southeast florida july utc center landfall near winds mph interaction land caused organization deteriorate corresponding convection quickly diminished addition second reconnaissance flight affirmed lack significant winds estimated cyclone lost tropical storm status utc day morning july deep convection briefly redeveloped center emerged gulf_of_mexico despite redevelopment storm subsequently entered region intense upper level winds causing associated convection away rapidly embedded established steering flow degenerated tight low clouds remaining patches strong thunderstorms subsequent satellite images confirmed longer maintained structure following final advisory nhc system pronounced dissipated located mouth mississippi_river remnant low drifted west northwestward southeast louisiana july preparations nhc initiated advisories tropical storm warning issued central northwest islands bahamas florida tropical storm watch issued northward included addition tropical storm warning issued west coast state included florida keys early july tropical storm warning discontinued tropical storm warning issued florida hours later tropical storm watch effect florida louisiana later upgraded tropical storm warning hours later tropical storm watch florida tropical storm warnings bahamas discontinued tropical storm watches warnings discontinued utc july shortly dissipated cruise ships seas alter courses presence threat tropical storm louisiana governor declared state emergency july gulf_coast concerns arose potential effects storm oil spill earlier year risk storm surge authorities prepared possible evacuations low lying areas coastlines july admiral ordered oil spill site evacuated posed safety threat nearly people area ships vessels area began preparation evacuation july closer shore approximately fishing boats laying boom evacuate impact caribbean precursor brought significant rainfall parts puerto_rico hispaniola leading widespread flooding puerto_rico person drowned caught swollen river roughly people required evacuation dominican_republic according officials dominican_republic system produced rain territory towns country isolated bridges collapsed light flooding occurred haiti damage reported moved bahamas residents stocked food water measure major preparations took place businesses remained open system passage schools closed summer islands effects relatively minimal heavy rain fell islands lightning reported known damage loss life took place united_states weak disorganized structure storm effects landfall florida minimal gusty winds damaged newly planted trees power lines downed state roughly people lost power storm surge measured tropical storm force winds recorded areas sustained winds mph confined virginia key rainfall minimal maximum falling northern overall monetary losses result storm florida amounted usd person hospitalized struck lightning july july remnants brought torrential rainfall parts louisiana minute span rain fell parish homes flooded parish resulting usd losses highway water reported covered road washington parish bridges roads washed flash flooding strong thunderstorms associated system produced strong winds estimated mph downed trees second day severe weather july brought hurricane force wind gusts portions chicken houses destroyed winds killing chickens losses winds estimated usd moving louisiana remnants brought heavy rain parts texas route reportedly covered high water inland moisture combined cold produce widespread thunderstorms arkansas mississippi tennessee arkansas lightning severe thunderstorm knocked power city striking significant wind damage took place blown homes structures sustained roof damage trees heavy rains triggered localized flash flooding covering highways state storm damage estimated usd | Tropical Storm Bonnie (2010) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
24074_TropicalStormDebra(1978) | tropical storm tropical storm second tropical storms hit united_states atlantic hurricane season fourth named storm season developed interaction high altitude cold low lower tropical wave gulf_of_mexico forming august upgraded tropical storm based data hurricane hunter aircraft approached coast attained peak winds mph storm landfall coast louisiana east texas border deaths caused storm weakened moved inland ultimately dissipated august arkansas meteorological history originated upper level cold core low pressure system developed southwestern florida late august low moved southwest yucatán_peninsula day tropical wave drifted westwards caribbean_sea interaction upper level system wave led formation tropical depression august miles south new_orleans depression drifted westward western periphery high pressure area weakened tracked north slowly strengthened reconnaissance aircraft found surface winds mph august depression upgraded tropical storm aircraft recorded minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg approached coast louisiana additional flight system found drop surface pressure mbar hpa inhg peak winds approximately mph august observation stations coast recorded sustained winds mph august passed miles west storm landfall texas louisiana august stations recorded surface pressures mbar hpa inhg moved north northeast louisiana arkansas central pressure rose slightly south central arkansas low pressure system merged frontal trough august frontal wave drifted southern illinois traveled eastbound days tornadoes reported system texas louisiana mississippi shortly landfall preparations impact louisiana flash flood watch issued advance louisiana oil companies shut operations evacuated employees offshore oil texas louisiana despite evacuations foot wave killed person rig miles offshore cameron evacuation centers set help needing shelter departing cameron area red_cross opened shelters parish public schools louisiana thousand people evacuated number louisiana moderate flooding especially parish rainfall amounted inches lake charles inches inches monroe flash flood warnings issued storm louisiana mississippi arkansas missouri tennessee dawn august streets tides normal levels confirmed tornado settlement knocked trailer greatest rainfall caused recorded freshwater recorded louisiana tides normal wind gust miles hour miles hour recorded reports downed trees damage roofs new_orleans tides feet feet normal gale warnings prompted galveston texas louisiana august confirmed tornado texas damaged trailer home power lines inches rainfall recorded texas inches area caused minor street flooding tides normal corpus tides galveston normal tornado spawned mississippi destroyed mobile homes house killing person seriously injuring tornado tracked mississippi rice stands knocked gusts wind tropical storm rainfall recorded locations mississippi missouri illinois tornadoes reported memphis tennessee arkansas flora mississippi ascension parishes north louisiana person hurt memphis tornado power knocked blocks gas supplies cut memphis downed trees power poles blocked streets overall damage caused minimal | Tropical Storm Debra (1978) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
24079_1949Texashurricane | texas hurricane texas hurricane intense tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season forming pacific_ocean september storm crossed gulf_of_mexico handful known storms began intensify ultimately peaked winds corresponding high end category status modern day saffir landfall near texas morning october rapidly weakened moving inland dissipated days later damage storm moderate hurricane temporarily cut city galveston mainland rice crops suffered extensive damage losses estimated million usd million usd people died hurricane meteorological history according modern day analysis tropical depression developed pacific_ocean south el_salvador early september drifted northward central_america eastern mexico emerging gulf_of_mexico near del september weather reports indicated low air pressures area days relatively rare tropical cyclone cross pacific atlantic vice versa storm dozen known officially tropical cyclones crossed eastern pacific gulf_of_mexico cyclone intensified tropical storm october sped slightly curved northwestward day later hurricane subsequently period rapid intensification took place cyclone approached texas coast october attained peak winds miles hour equivalent upper end category category intensity storm moved ashore early day east barometric pressure estimated inhg storm relatively october hurricanes impact landfall texas significantly weakening passed directly houston storm hurricane moving inland hurricane quickly degraded tropical storm hours making landfall turned northeastward continued central united_states weakening tropical depression october extratropical day persisted october believed dissipated near wisconsin preparations impact cities texas sought shelter advance hurricane estimated residents fled shelters stayed tropical cyclone watches warnings issued coastal areas texas louisiana removed aircraft houston small kept safe port schools corpus closed october businesses threatened area hurricane produced gusts mph west accompanied air pressure inches mercury hpa tides normal precipitation storm heavy peaking rainfall extended eastward louisiana amounting louisiana urban areas sustained generally light damage houston winds shattered store windows distributed debris galveston temporarily cut mainland hurricane water surpassed city hurricane spawned minor tornado struck community injuring children reportedly suffered worst damage costing approximately pier largely destroyed cost hurricane caused extensive damage rice cotton vegetable crops region estimate days storm placed total quantity rice damaged totaling million monetary losses reported total damage storm million following storm thousands automobiles states affected widespread paint usually concentrated tops vehicles contained small water paint reported home cars damaged parked outside sheltered automobiles unaffected total damage phenomenon reached thousands dollars experts unable identify cause immediately following storm deaths attributed storm resident port young woman drowned | 1949 Texas hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
24246_TropicalStormFabian(1991) | tropical storm tropical storm short lived tropical storm atlantic hurricane season sixth named storm year formed northwest caribbean southwest cuba storm reached peak intensity mph shortly crossing cuba moved northeast past florida extratropical north bahamas day dissipated october caused light rainfall path reported fatalities damage meteorological history origins tropical wave cold entered northwestern caribbean_sea october systems interacted producing convection low atmospheric pressures anticyclone developed system aided organization thunderstorms utc october hurricane hunters flight observed sustained winds mph southwest based report system classified tropical storm development typical october storm western caribbean high pressure area north large pressure gradient produced tropical storm force winds area time developed circulation able classified tropical storm possible tropical depression hours hurricane hunters report tropical storm disorganized restricted outflow eastward moving upper level trough northeast motion unfavorable wind shear despite atmospheric conditions intensified slightly peak winds mph strongest winds located primarily east center late october storm moved crossing western cuba early october center difficult locate satellite imagery storm moved passing southeast florida mainland bahamas initial uncertainty absorbed approaching trough maintain separate identity late october transitioned extratropical cyclone absorbed trough preparations impact formed government cuba issued tropical storm warning havana province storm hit cuban mainland produced wind gusts mph del sur primary form impact heavy rainfall hour period peaking inches south coast cuba hour period del recorded concurrent advisory tropical storm watch issued florida keys bahamas watch bahamas later upgraded warning prior storm passage state parks closed florida keys florida storm shelters opened anticipation bring flooding rains passed east state dropped rainfall near coast peaked florida keys recorded sustained winds mph gusts mph isolated flooding happened precursor system south florida reported rainfall inches attributed precursor frontal system | Tropical Storm Fabian (1991) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
24328_TropicalStormColin(2010) | tropical storm tropical storm tropical cyclone brought weather bermuda caused extensive rip currents east_coast united_states august fourth tropical cyclone named storm atlantic hurricane season developed tropical depression low pressure area central atlantic august forming storm initially strengthened gradually attaining tropical storm status early august acceleration west northwest unable maintain closed circulation subsequently degenerated trough later day national_hurricane_center noted possibility regeneration subsequent days august tropical cyclone despite moderate wind shear system reached peak intensity mph august vertical wind shear prevented intensification eventually weakened storm early august weakened tropical depression dissipated near bermuda shortly remained offshore produced rough seas east_coast united_states ocean rescues bermuda effects generally minimal inch rain fell winds remained tropical storm force meteorological history origins tropical storm traced elongated tropical wave moved westward nigeria july nearly stationary trough separated wave continued westward larger tropical wave emerged west coast africa days later broad area low pressure resulted consolidation waves august situated west southwest course hours shower thunderstorm activity increasingly consolidated low system lacked defined circulation considered tropical cyclone time day advanced pass revealed circulation center sufficiently defined national_hurricane_center nhc initiated advisories tropical depression utc august organization occurred depression moved southern periphery strong subtropical ridge thunderstorm activity increasingly defined estimated depression tropical storm utc august centered east lesser antilles early august forward motion increased cyclone unable maintain closed circulation tropical storm degenerated trough utc tropical storm force winds persisted remnants passed north northern leeward_islands reconnaissance aircraft investigated system august closed circulation found remnants approached weakness subtropical ridge western atlantic august forward speed gradually slowed combination microwave satellite imagery morning hours august revealed reformation closed low remnants regained tropical storm status time located north northeast san_juan puerto_rico despite relatively unfavorable vertical wind shear deep thunderstorm activity developed atop center circulation data reconnaissance aircraft afternoon hours august revealed system reached peak intensity winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg computer models model predicted briefly attain hurricane status surrounding moderate vertical wind shear prevented turning north august cyclone entered area increasingly unfavorable wind shear cooler sea surface temperatures subsequently prompting nhc tropical depression utc august weakening occurred hours cyclone center circulation elongated degenerated trough low pressure utc located approximately southwest bermuda remnant trough persisted early august time situated northwest island preparations impact following regeneration tropical cyclone august government bermuda simultaneously issued tropical storm warning island south facing beaches expected produce storm surge possibly reaching high significant rainfall anticipated totals averaging values later decreased weakened august minimal storm surge forecast rainfall roughly previously stated august beaches closed island rough seas dangerous rip currents cruise ship explorer seas arrived bermuda day scheduled set sail august threat vessel forced leave later day instead staying overnight august tropical storm warning place bermuda downgraded watch weakened tropical depression discontinued hours later storm quickly dissipated weakening tropical depression prior closest pass bermuda effects significantly initially anticipated winds storm reached mph gusts mph rainfall limited isolated showers thunderstorms measured rain relation island reports damage situated miles coast east_coast united_states outer effects expected create dangerous rip currents north south_carolina coastlines waves high august year old man drowned coast north_carolina caught rip current shortly death officials issued rip current threats region august ocean rescues north_carolina coastline rough seas produced | Tropical Storm Colin (2010) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
24483_HurricaneIrene–Olivia | hurricane olivia hurricane olivia actively tracked tropical cyclone atlantic basin originated tropical depression september tropical atlantic cyclone tracked nearly westward low latitude passing southern windward_islands later northern south_america southwest caribbean_sea intensified tropical storm later hurricane landfall southeastern nicaragua september maintained circulation crossed low lying terrain country reaching pacific renamed ultimately attained peak winds mph olivia weakened significantly moving ashore baja california peninsula september day dissipated atlantic produced moderate rainfall winds path impact greatest nicaragua moved ashore hurricane total homes destroyed people left homeless rainfall resulted widespread flooding killing people neighboring costa_rica caused million usd damage banana crop later remnants hurricane olivia produced rainfall southwest united_states flooding reported near arizona closed major highway moisture produced snowfall higher elevations rocky_mountains meteorological history origins hurricane tropical wave exited west african coast september moved rapidly westward developing tropical depression september miles east windward_islands seven active tropical cyclones atlantic basin day active single days record existed fairly low latitude failed intensify unfavorable combination hurricane long trough northwest september depression passed south barbados subsequently entered caribbean_sea interacting terrain south_america center broad ill defined reported winds near tropical storm force crossed island september later moved near northern venezuela colombia approached western caribbean depression able organize influence trough north utc september estimated depression attained tropical storm status day named miles east initially storm expected track west northwestward northwest caribbean similar track taken destructive hurricane weeks prior tropical storm gradually intensified continued southwestern caribbean_sea late september storm attained hurricane status short distance coast central_america mph winds peak intensity atlantic_ocean strengthened developed eye spiral rainbands extended panama pacific_ocean weakened slightly approached coast pressure dropped mbar september hurricane landfall south caribbean coast autonomous region tropical cyclone hurricane intensity strike nicaragua south quickly weakened deteriorating tropical depression status hours moving ashore circulation remained organized low lying terrain southern nicaragua possibly crossing reaching pacific_ocean september depression attain tropical storm status designated new olivia time atlantic hurricane tracked tropical cyclone crossing central_america pacific_ocean subsequent research indicated earlier storms accomplished feat known time tropical cyclone olivia maintained defined outflow gradually intensified paralleled southern central_america coastline late september hurricane hunters flight reported winds mph eye miles diameter based readings olivia upgraded hurricane status days olivia moved west west northwestward coast mexico exact intensity fluctuations unknown lack significant observations september eye pronounced satellite imagery based report hurricane_hunters estimated olivia reached peak winds mph miles southwest hurricane_hunters reported pressure mbar lowest reported pressure pacific hurricane season intensity hurricane olivia fluctuated days turned westward away land blocking ridge northwestern mexico early september weakened winds mph quickly previous peak intensity subsequently dry air circulation olivia began weaken moved cooler waters eye disorganized eventually dissipated late september weakened tropical storm status beginning turn northwest later north hours later olivia weakened tropical depression status approached coastline baja california peninsula thunderstorm activity dissipated time depression moved ashore september day olivia dissipated near border baja california baja california sur impact records tropical depression cyclone produced wind gust mph barbados system dropped inches rainfall trinidad prior arrival officials noted potential depression bring flash flooding northern venezuela heavy rainfall abc islands later tropical storm brushed island western caribbean gale force winds major damage reported prior hurricane landfall nicaragua country army evacuated people settlement near coastline boats advised remain port moved ashore hurricane produced sustained winds mph winds destroyed houses region observations available sparsely populated region near moved ashore winds believed reached hurricane force reconnaissance planes reported heavy structural tree damage southeastern nicaragua satellite imagery suggested heavy rainfall occurred panama honduras location nicaragua reported inches precipitation rainfall caused flooding communities killing people rivers reported flooding rivers houses inundated swept away crops personal belongings villages country hurricane destroyed homes people left homeless costa_rica passage resulted million usd damage banana crop late duration brought increased moisture southwest united_states inches rainfall reported arizona new_mexico light precipitation reported western texas southeastern california national_weather_service issued flash flood warnings region near arizona thunderstorms caused major power outages produced flooding resulted closure portion route counties rainfall damaged roads bridges homes amounted repair work state arizona storm moisture produced locally heavy snowfall higher elevations rocky_mountains unusual survived passage seven storms known atlantic pacific crossover tropical cyclones 1970s took eastern pacific names starting letter | Hurricane Irene–Olivia | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
24540_HurricaneHelene(2006) | hurricane hurricane ninth tropical storm fourth hurricane strongest hurricane atlantic hurricane season long lived cape type hurricane formed extreme southeastern peaking category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale traversed central atlantic affected land end lifespan weak extratropical system minor impact northern british isles meteorological history second week september strong tropical wave began emerge coast africa organized start september emerged coast national_hurricane_center believed quickly develop tropical depression happened tropical depression morning september enormous size depression fairly slow develop combined easterly wind shear eastern atlantic influence air layer north tracked south cape_verde islands convection slow build little banding initial strengthening delayed result september organization improved banding better defined evening depression strengthened tropical storm storm slowly strengthened warm waters eastern atlantic tracked west northwest dry air continued slow development september remained low end tropical storm bout intensification took place september shear diminished storm better organized defined banding leveled evening hurricane intensity morning september storm began develop ragged eye storm strengthened hurricane status intensity leveled marginal category hurricane intensification slowed presence moderate wind shear despite absence significant dry air late evening storm began slowly intensify september intensification rapid quickly category hurricane morning eye surrounded deep convection turned northward slowed central atlantic response weakness subtropical ridge farther north created gordon north northward turn shifted course away land areas intensification continued afternoon evening strengthened major hurricane mph minimum central pressure mbar shear remained low oceans remained warm intensified slightly peaking solid category hurricane mph winds early september time gordon roughly open ocean operationally estimated mph winds post storm analysis downgraded slightly gordon moved eastward afternoon 18th narrow ridge built forcing westward eyewall collapsed somewhat weakened slightly category hurricane leveled hours september lengthy eyewall replacement cycle elongated cloud pattern 20th turned northwest weakened slightly slight increase wind shear afternoon downgraded category hurricane remained extratropical early september motion shifted north moved northwest periphery subtropical ridge general motion continued day began turn northeastward evening edge subtropical ridge east bermuda decrease wind shear relatively warm water kept intensity stationary keeping category hurricane intensity held mph strengthening slightly late september despite losing tropical characteristics operationally downgraded tropical storm brief period accelerated northeast north atlantic analysis early september confirmed high end category hurricane mph winds transitioned hybrid storm tropical extratropical characteristics afternoon deep warm core frontal like appearance increased shear weakened remained hurricane strength storm fully extratropical morning september extratropical storm weakened tracked eastward gale center west ireland early september eventually merged larger extratropical low near northern end british isles late 27th impact tropical system approached land ships caught outer bands strongest reported mph sustained winds early september north atlantic remained far away island hurricane produced rough waves bermuda weakened extratropical system strong wind gusts reported ireland northern scotland strongest reported wind gust ireland observatory mph gusts reported scotland strongest gust outer mph gusts reported damage fatalities reported result | Hurricane Helene (2006) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
24580_1909GreaterAntilleshurricane | greater antilles hurricane greater antilles hurricane rare late season tropical cyclone caused extensive damage loss life jamaica haiti forming large disturbance early november hurricane began minimal tropical storm southwestern caribbean_sea november slowly tracking northwestward system gradually intensified late november storm brushed eastern tip jamaica attaining hurricane status following afternoon storm landfall northwest haiti winds mph moving atlantic_ocean hurricane intensified attained peak winds mph november system rapidly transitioned extratropical cyclone following day absorbed frontal system northeast lesser antilles including rainfall precursor hurricane rainfall jamaica peaked extreme rains led widespread flooding killed people left million damage country worst damage haiti caused rains exceeding led catastrophic flooding people known killed country reports indicate hundreds likely died storm meteorological history origins greater antilles hurricane unclear believed begun large slow moving storm system near jamaica early november november classified tropical storm situated southwestern caribbean_sea north panama ship vicinity system recorded atmospheric pressure mbar hpa inhg slowly moving northeastward unusual direction caribbean cyclone storm gradually intensified forward motion system steadily increased november headed jamaica late november system brushed eastern tip jamaica strong tropical storm maximum winds estimated mph hours later storm intensified classified category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale afternoon november hurricane landfall northern haiti winds mph briefly moving land storm entered atlantic_ocean turned east northeast accelerated early november hurricane intensified equivalent category system attained peak winds mph barometric pressure recorded time peak intensity occurred water away ships initial analysis storm wrote storm peak strong tropical storm hurricane report stated difficult case author decide upgrade hurricane atlantic hurricane database analysis reached february storm designated hurricane november storm began weaken turned nearly east later day quickly transitioned extratropical cyclone absorbed frontal system northeast lesser antilles impact prior tropical storm precursor low producing heavy rainfall jamaica november rains fell system intensified neared country november system produced rain kingston extreme rains fell inches rain accumulated day period november day totals november reaching inches rainfall triggered severe flooding roughly banana plants lost result floods entire country yield kingston destroyed tunnels railways blocked landslides bridges roads damaged destroyed led towns isolated hampered rescue efforts flood waters town bay reached jamaica flooding killed people damage estimated million usd following severe flooding jamaican government allocated funds damage repair nearby haiti damage hurricane catastrophic torrential rains reported exceeded triggered widespread flooding landslides country initial reports haiti slow reach news media roads flooded destroyed days hurricane passage reports began indicate immense damage taken place storm city completely flooded nearby river overflowed banks residents sought safety flood waters upper floors roofs homes sixteen people killed city bridge destroyed swollen river near port prince topped banks nearby areas unprecedented flooding led creation large lake estimated long deep villages destroyed floods hundreds fatalities expected result storm monetary losses haiti following disaster scarce known damage estimate million true damage cost hurricane likely higher fatalities known result storm haiti reports state people likely perished storm fatalities took place victims identified | 1909 Greater Antilles hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
24644_TropicalStormChristine(1973) | tropical storm tropical storm easternmost forming atlantic tropical cyclone record forming tropical depression country guinea august system tracked nearly west days intensifying tropical storm august national_hurricane_center issue advisory system intensity confirmed reconnaissance aircraft august turning slightly northward gradually intensified attaining peak strength september time storm winds mph minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg hurricane status shortly increasing wind shear caused system quickly weaken september downgraded tropical depression tracked leeward_islands tropical wave cyclone remnants fully dissipated september weakened tropical depression time passed leeward_islands heavy rains storm peaking caused flooding puerto_rico homes flooded dozens families evacuated towns person died stepping downed wire flooded street minor damage recorded mainly downed power lines left roughly people telephone service meteorological history tropical storm originated tropical wave africa late august neared atlantic_ocean wave spawned tropical depression country guinea august formation depression farther east tropical cyclone record atlantic hurricane basin storms gone prior start satellite imagery 1960s record approached storm hurricane formed unlike cyclone producing waves travel miles water spawning depression tracking nearly west depression moved water hours later bypassed august following day depression intensified tropical storm advisories issued national_hurricane_center nhc system august lack reconnaissance aircraft data determined tropical storm time receiving reports gale force winds german cargo ship vicinity storm advisory nhc came reconnaissance plane found sustained winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg time located roughly east trinidad storm relatively disorganized point satellite imagery showed large outer bands extending hundreds miles kilometres storm august storm began slow turn west northwest nhc noted firm grip storm unsure future track intensity average sea surface temperatures ahead system significant development continuing track gradually intensified september storm attained peak intensity hurricane status situated roughly east guadeloupe time reconnaissance aircraft recorded sustained winds mph minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg shortly attained intensity increasing wind shear caused storm weaken neared leeward_islands nhc noted trough ahead determine future storm trough merge storm allow significant intensification remain separate cause dissipate september low level circulation displaced convective activity weakened tropical depression hours weakening depression passed antigua winds mph following day system degenerated tropical wave near northeastern coast dominican_republic remnants monitored nhc days dissipating near trough september observation existence monitored project project active passive microwave satellite imagery time determine wind speed tropical cyclone accomplished removal regions heavy rain data factor gives inaccurate wind readings preparations impact september national_hurricane_center issued gale warnings hurricane watches later day gale warnings expanded southward include islands north weakened tropical depression nhc discontinued watches warnings leeward_islands schools closed puerto_rico precaution scientists evacuated small island storm posed threat emergency shelters opened mainly schools september emergency meeting held disaster officials puerto_rico threat flooding residents urged government officials disaster kits ready prepared evacuate told firefighters duty advised possibility evacuations pulled work needed passage leeward_islands produced torrential rainfall peaking eastern puerto_rico maximum fell rainfall totals islands unknown likely similar precipitation led flooding islands person killed storm downed power line flooded road public works crews worked storm roads clear road construction sea mud crews clear flood waters fast towns carolinas sustained flood damage storm families evacuated homes damaged substantial flooding took place families evacuated homes sustained damage total bridges sewer systems homes damaged additional people evacuated homes damaged carolinas homes damaged extensive property damage monetary value available numerous calls police downed power lines passage depression high winds mph left roughly people telephone service major damage reported affected islands wake residents drought stricken regions florida hoping increased rainfall remnant wave system reach united_states dissipating storm remnants produced weather florida september | Tropical Storm Christine (1973) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
24731_HurricaneIda(2009) | hurricane hurricane strongest tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season crossing coastline nicaragua winds mph remnants storm powerful easter caused widespread damage coastal areas hurricane formed november southwestern caribbean_sea hours struck nicaragua coast winds mph weakened significantly land channel peak winds mph weakened extratropical cyclone northern gulf_of_mexico spreading southeastern united_states remnants contributed formation easter significantly affected eastern coast united_states numerous watches warnings issued hurricane existence areas panama maine affected storm easter low nicaragua nearly people evacuated coastal areas ahead storm extensive evacuations mexico relocated residents tourists united_states counties louisiana alabama florida declared state emergency fear significant damage storm officials issued voluntary evacuations schools non emergency offices region closed central_america brought heavy rainfall parts costa_rica nicaragua honduras people reported missing nicaragua post storm reports denied claims thousands buildings collapsed sustained damage roughly people left homeless damages nicaragua amounted million million aside heavy rainfall mexico cuba little impact reported country united_states remnants caused substantial damage mainly person killed drowning rough seas lost lives incidents related easter widespread heavy rainfall led numerous reports flash flooding areas mississippi maine overall systems caused nearly million damage country meteorological history hurricane originated weak tropical wave reached western caribbean_sea november november system spawned area low pressure north panama moved little following days low increasingly organized favorable environment allowed deep convection develop november low sufficiently organized national_hurricane_center nhc classify tropical depression time depression situated southwest convective banding features increasingly defined day hours depression system intensified tropical storm light wind shear allowed quickly intensify slowly tracked coastline late november microwave satellite imagery depicted eye like featured forming storm storm tracked west northwestward response weak ridge north central caribbean_sea weak trough southwestern gulf_of_mexico features responsible slow forward motion early november storm intensified category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale passed near approximately utc center landfall near nicaragua winds mph hurricane moved inland high mountains nicaragua caused convection associated hurricane diminish resulting rapid weakening roughly hours landfall weakened tropical depression turned northward honduras late november emerged water entering northwestern caribbean_sea moving water storm quickly began convection increasing center circulation early november tropical storm tracked west north warm sea surface temperatures ahead system allowed substantial intensification wind shear area quickly increased resulting modest strengthening later day storm turned northwestward response strong trough mexico mid level ridge extending hispaniola neared eye redeveloped storm quickly intensified hurricane morning november storm attained category status winds mph late november attained peak intensity winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg shortly increasing wind shear forward speed caused storm rapidly weaken tropical storm small area convection remained near center morning november despite strong shear storm quickly organized attaining hurricane status time afternoon based readings nearby oil platform reconnaissance data determined attained secondary peak intensity near southeast coast louisiana winds mph intensification short lived combination increasing wind shear decreasing sea surface temperatures induced weakening tropical storm hours morning november convection appeared displaced northeast forward motion storm slowed substantially additionally storm begun undergo extratropical transition near united_states gulf_coast shortly making landfall near alabama storm completed extratropical transition crossed mobile bay shortly maximum winds decreased gale force slowly tracking eastward hours surface circulation dissipated florida panhandle energy storm led formation new low coast north_carolina new low quickly intensified powerful easter caused substantial damage november system attained minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg winds mph extratropical low weakened following day moved sea remnants cyclone persisted november time moved atlantic_canada preparations central_america shortly designated tropical storm november government nicaragua issued tropical storm warning entire coastline nicaragua government columbia issued warning nearby islands later day hurricane watch declared areas nicaragua honduras border moved closer land tropical storm warning discontinued hours later tropical storm warning hurricane watch modified cover areas south nicaragua honduras border hurricane warning issued areas south landfall nicaragua hurricane advisories discontinued replaced tropical storm warning shortly tropical storm watch declared areas coastline nicaragua honduras border watches warnings discontinued weakened tropical depression november nicaragua officials evacuated roughly people areas prone flash floods landslides rainfall excess expected fall homes expected hold hurricane force winds roughly people evacuated shelters authorities began supplies food blankets water supply people storm formation officials costa_rica placed northern regions yellow alert personnel rican red_cross placed standby el_salvador officials raised disaster alert level green lowest stage alert november neared coastline nicaragua officials honduras warned residents likelihood heavy rainfall storm response country disaster alert level raised yellow november tropical depression entered caribbean_sea tropical storm prompting nhc issue tropical storm watch areas mexico cuba hours later watches upgraded warnings new tropical storm warning declared tropical storm watch issued hurricane watch areas cabo mexico early november tropical storm warning hurricane watch mexico modified include areas del respectively hurricane warning declared areas cabo later day tropical storm warning discontinued moved away island early november watches warnings cuba mexico discontinued moved gulf_of_mexico united_states mexico officials declared yellow alert moderate hazard hurricane neared november roughly tourists residents evacuated coastal areas placed standby assist relief efforts storm passed later day alert raised red highest level hurricane force winds heavy rains threatened region total shelters opened state house united_states hurricane moved november nhc issued hurricane watch areas louisiana florida storm moved closer states tropical storm warning declared areas mississippi areas indian pass florida mouth hurricane watch modified encompass smaller area hurricane warning issued indian pass afternoon november hurricane watches warnings discontinued tropical storm warning modified include areas grand isle mouth extratropical nhc discontinued watches warnings storm november threat large swells oil texas coastline evacuated measure workers evacuated offshore platforms working remained site shut november result passage result decreased oil production price oil rose barrel damaged drilling vessel replaced caused horizon oil spill november parish louisiana president declared state emergency parish storm approached united_states gulf_coast evacuations issued schools government offices closed november voluntary evacuations issued residents parish coastal areas converted shelter house duration storm grand isle mayor issued voluntary evacuation orders residents recreational vehicles trailers island nearly families living temporary homes louisiana wake hurricanes katrina urged stay home alabama local state emergency declared november neared landfall voluntary evacuations declared residents living coastal areas mobile homes government offices closed november storm converted shelter house possible storm mississippi officials advised residents remain discussed possible evacuations residents living near florida nearby urged evacuate november emergency officials declared state emergency following day placed state emergency ahead hurricane arrival voluntary evacuations issued residents low lying areas non emergency offices closed november gymnasium converted shelter house impact aftermath nicaragua nicaragua rainfall produced storm significantly anticipated according satellite derived estimates initial fears rain fall areas received especially inland maximum fell areas inland received severe damage took place near storm landfall roughly percent structures destroyed acres crops lost homes schools church destroyed electrical water severely disrupted roughly people municipalities mouth rio evacuated shelters storm officials stated people refused evacuate storm day passed officials began assess extent hurricane damage estimated people left homeless country person listed missing severely affected towns reported numerous injuries missing persons extensive property damage nicaragua confirmed fatalities result damage nicaragua estimated million million usd total people injured storm country final damage assessments mainland nicaragua completed november government report said homes destroyed damaged destroyed damaged wells destroyed damaged shortly storm moved inland civil defense personnel deployed affected region damaged roads poor travel conditions struggled reach isolated regions army supplied relief crews helicopters aircraft damage surveillance search rescue missions wake government nicaragua allocated roughly million relief funds affected storm agencies united_nations provided residents affected storm relief supplies donated disaster funds country provided funds deployed rescue vehicles logistics teams provided logistics assistance country provided million relief funds government sweden provided swedish usd health supplies donated usd non food items central_america costa_rica outer bands brought torrential rainfall triggering isolated landslides landslides damaged homes leading officials evacuating families homes near los flooded sewage system damaged resulting overflow panama severe flooding displaced people homes inundated roofs flooding disaster killed people el_salvador initially attributed hurricane national_hurricane_center quickly affirmed event resulted separate tropical low pressure system pacific weakening tropical storm moved honduras widespread heavy rains fell maximum rainfall recorded rains caused rivers country swell overflowed banks northern areas honduras minor flooding fallen trees reported cuba outer bands produced widespread heavy rainfall western areas country maximum rainfall fell nearby areas received strong winds mph localized areas accompanied storm passage rivers swollen rains including overflowed banks flooded nearby areas significantly rain fell structure peninsula relatively close storm recorded substantial flooding roughly percent island underwater minor damage reported little beach erosion sustained coastal cities tourists evacuated storm outer bands hurricane affected moderate rainfall gusty winds reported island waves beach estimated united_states ahead arrival united_states tight pressure gradient hurricane high pressure system southeastern states resulted strong winds southern florida winds reaching mph gusts caused moderate damage parts state roughly people left power counties trees reported downed uprooted car struck broken tree limb event additionally moderate beach erosion reported counties gulf_coast rainfall system impacted florida days resulting parts panhandle maximum rainfall fell pensacola coastal inland flooding resulted numerous road schools non governmental offices closed november water rise coast estimated height storm following storm local state emergency declared florida damage storm amounted alabama landfall heavy rains resulted widespread flash flooding maximum rain fell storm roads coastal counties closed covered high water heavy rains central areas state resulted moderate flooding block area inundated water addition storm heavy rains waves caused severe damage coastal regions storm surge recorded near recently opened destroyed damaged damage beach erosion coastal resorts amounted roughly million state making landfall alabama hurricane brushed southeastern louisiana bringing light moderate rains increased surf state offshore person drowned attempting assist boat let distress signal storm rough seas resulted moderate severe beach erosion caused roughly collapse collapse led minor flooding threatened homes storm cut new pass island wide maximum sustained wind mph gust mph recorded mouth mississippi_river highest rainfall total recorded venice solely caused high tides texas coastline led road minor effects experienced mississippi georgia tennessee mississippi rain fell flooding reported areas near alabama border winds mph brought trees coast hurricane storm surge estimated heavy rainfall storm affected georgia large falling northern parts state peak recorded additionally minor rains affected parts eastern tennessee totaling mount easter east coast united_states easter involving remnants resulted widespread damage coastal areas north_carolina strong winds downed trees saturated soil person killed struck branch driving homes destroyed damaged leaving million losses widespread coastal damage flooding took place virginia rainfall exceeding fell places large waves battered beaches areas roads closed multiple times flooding minor damage reported homes inundated water areas reported storm surge comparable damage storm virginia estimated million million norfolk new_york person drowned caught rough seas total beach losses state reached million | Hurricane Ida (2009) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
24767_TropicalDepressionFourteen(1987) | tropical depression fourteen tropical depression fourteen tropical depression atlantic hurricane season destructive storm year depression formed october caribbean_sea heading northward path southern gulf_of_mexico florida system absorbed november path damage depression followed similar path hurricane floyd earlier october depression peaked intensity wind speeds mph november minimal barometric pressure reading inhg certain barometric readings considered depression tropical storm depression time affected cities parishes jamaica cuba causing significant rainfall southern florida jamaica area hardest hit depression claiming lives people causing million usd million usd damage depression caused floods washed villages roads bridges caused dozens landslides island island rivers overflow including damage caused tropical depression comparable previous flood june meteorological history prior formation tropical depression fourteen southern caribbean_sea large area low pressure october satellite imagery showed area pressure beginning form tropical disturbance reconnaissance aircraft scheduled morning investigate forming system utc october national_hurricane_center miami florida upgraded system tropical depression based imagery surface data time specialists hurricane center believed developed stage lifetime depression began movement northwest formation night october depression ran newly forming upper level low near interaction upper level low caused depression broke apart previous low level circulation developing morning november depression low level clouds near center circulation depression longer attain circulation previously developed period november depression moved northeast crossing islands jamaica cuba entering southern parts gulf_of_mexico occasion convection system early morning hours november florida reported winds mph mean depression attained tropical storm status similar report filed key reconnaissance flight sent study system recorded surface area temperatures dropped flight level winds reached mph surface area pressure reached inhg evening overnight hours november tropical depression continued northeast making landfall florida location near depression crossed florida weakening significantly extratropical emerging land atlantic_ocean november depression low pressure area spotted day near preparations impact flash flood warnings released relation tropical depression fourteen centered area jamaica later received rainfall excess inches center depression moved island united_states national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm warnings florida middle lower islands florida keys area dry november warning lasted hours warning ending november second issued tropical storm warning area november lasted hours discontinued november forecasters suggested november avoid area wind gusts tropical depression fourteen exceeded mph near november reported gusts mph sustained winds mph november highest recorded winds cuba reached mph capital city havana gusts reported cuba jamaica gusts mph reported city kingston sustained winds mph ships reported tropical storm force winds reaching high mph seas feet depression moving west island jamaica caused significant rainfall parts island day period october november rainfall reached high inches capital city kingston daily high inches november significant rainfall caused major damage issues island estimated people displaced homes placed government shelters residential communities totally underwater rainfall local roads washed away landslides restored quickly government jamaica reported bridges washed away heavy rain resulting floods according government country received usd damage highways streets usd utilities island usd agriculture system health system total damage reached million usd million usd island jamaica recorded fatalities system cuba reported rainfall amounts reached inches community inches capital havana inches community time depression reached united_states undeveloped remains caused significant rainfall states southeastern united_states peak inches florida city miami reported rainfall totals inches inches community inch reported eastern georgia southern south_carolina eastern mississippi eastern alabama areas went outside damage jamaica damage cuba united_states minimal reported casualties | Tropical Depression Fourteen (1987) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
24804_TropicalStormBarry(2013) | tropical storm barry tropical storm barry weak short lived tropical cyclone brought heavy rains parts central_america mexico june barry originated tropical wave developed southern caribbean_sea wave tracked northwestward began develop marginally favorable conditions june disturbance upgraded tropical depression national_hurricane_center close proximity land system failed intensify crossing southern yucatán_peninsula depression emerged late june increasingly organized afternoon june data hurricane_hunters revealed system intensified tropical storm newly named barry attained peak winds mph making landfall veracruz mexico june onshore storm quickly weakened degenerated remnant low night areas northern nicaragua south central mexico experienced heavy rains storm notable flooding occurring areas swollen rivers displaced thousands veracruz killed people killed river el_salvador person killed flooding meteorological history june tropical wave exited west coast africa moving quickly westward development evening hours june national_hurricane_center nhc began monitoring large area disturbed weather association tropical wave southwestern caribbean_sea day low pressure area developed north panama drifting west northwest environmental conditions expected favorable organization system moved eastern nicaragua june despite moving land circulation convection better organized emerged open waters system developed utc june north northwest honduras located east belize depression expected undergo significant strengthening failing intensify depression landfall southern belize near late june winds estimated mph despite structure nhc noted system emerged development intensification plausible traversing southern yucatán_peninsula system nearly degenerated remnant low afternoon june neared water sufficient convection redeveloped maintain system tropical depression circulation contracted land emerged warm waters day system increasingly organized turned westward response mid level ridge northwestern gulf_of_mexico hurricane hunter reconnaissance mission depression afternoon june revealed gale force winds prompting nhc upgrade system tropical storm barry based reconnaissance flight dvorak estimates estimated barry attained peak winds mph late june utc june barry landfall north veracruz mexico hours moving inland barry weakened tropical depression interacted high terrain mexico center circulation increasingly ill defined majority convection located away center late june barry dissipated mexican state preparations impact central_america precursor barry produced significant rains nicaragua causing flooding districts autonomous region heavy rains honduras peaking resulted floods damaged homes affected people landslides occurred blocking roadways likely tornado struck community destroying homes damaging people injured home lifted dropped southern belize estimated rain fell hours causing rivers banks areas washed away people living hope creek relocated shelters el_salvador minors swept away flooded creek quickly rescued remains missing presumed killed people injured struck lightning mexican state wind gusts mph heavy rains downed trees power lines residents temporarily lost hydroelectric power lightning struck power station caused fire tropical depression emerged june government mexico issued tropical storm watch coastal areas watch upgraded tropical storm warning early june following storm intensification day warning expanded northward officials dispatched workers set refugee camps state veracruz approximately people sought refuge shelters heavy rains veracruz peaking brought dozen rivers critical levels triggered flash floods killed people measure officials urged residents antigua river evacuate landslides occurred states guerrero people swept away river | Tropical Storm Barry (2013) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
25052_HurricaneLili | hurricane hurricane second deadliest second hurricane atlantic hurricane season surpassed hurricane affected areas week twelfth named storm fourth hurricane second major hurricane atlantic hurricane season storm developed tropical disturbance open atlantic september continued westward affecting lesser antilles tropical storm entered caribbean moved west storm dissipated affected wind shear south cuba vertical wind shear weakened turned northwest strengthened category strength october western cuba later day entered gulf_of_mexico hurricane rapidly strengthened october reaching category strength afternoon weakened rapidly hit louisiana category hurricane october moved inland dissipated october caused extensive damage caribbean particularly crops poorly built homes mudslides common mountainous islands particularly haiti jamaica united_states storm cut production oil gulf_of_mexico caused severe damage parts louisiana responsible severe damage barrier islands marshes southern portion state total damage amounted million usd storm killed people existence meteorological history tropical wave moved west coast africa september low level center circulation developed tropical disturbance spawned tropical wave midway african coast caribbean september day system gained sufficient organization tropical depression depression moved westward excess mph reached tropical storm strength tropical storm passed windward_islands cyclone continued intensify moved west caribbean_sea reaching peak strength mph morning september immediately followed abrupt weakening storm maximum sustained winds dropped mph later day sudden weakening attributed strong southerly vertical shear system degenerated open tropical wave morning remained state nearly days near jamaica evening september gradually turned west northwest strengthening system hurricane september passing storm continued course continuing intensify landfall twice day near category hurricane emerged gulf_of_mexico later day having lost little strength overland passage system turned northwest sped major hurricane october miles south southeast new_orleans intensification continued aided warm sea surface temperatures gulf_of_mexico good outflow system reached peak strength category intensity winds mph afternoon strength maintained long storm began quickly weaken early morning hours october rapid weakening continued hurricane final landfall near louisiana combination vertical wind shear cool waters offshore louisiana slowly dry air southwest quadrant time landfall maximum sustained winds dropped mph weakening accompanied collapse inner eyewall landfall system continued inland curving north northeast dissipated absorbed extratropical low near arkansas tennessee border october preparations tropical storm watches issued parts lesser antilles september upgraded warnings afternoon advisories dropped late september storm passed week islands hispaniola jamaica cuba yucatán_peninsula advisories kind different times hurricane tropical storm watches issued gulf_coast october upgraded warnings morning discontinued storm moved past following day cyclone affected islands weak tropical storm preparations minimal people evacuated homes advance storm islands jamaica schools universities closed advance storm public shelters opened island preparations extensive cuba military officials bay cuba prepared possibility evacuating prisoners total cuban citizens mainly western portions island evacuated homes prior storm significant action taken gulf_coast threat storm posed predicted come ashore category strength urgent half million people evacuated homes texas louisiana including parish total people evacuated louisiana volunteers staffed red_cross shelters louisiana texas mississippi alabama people stayed shelters red_cross sent meals area total prison inmates texas evacuated safer inland locations launch delayed days threatened storm time launch florida delayed weather houston stores warning area busy advance storm louisiana hardware stores ran stock businesses louisiana reported similar shortages collegiate activities affected storm canceled days classes texas students evacuated school college station location canceled athletic events advance storm impact hurricane second deadliest second devastating hurricane atlantic hurricane season killed people damaged billion worth property total people died killed united_states severe damage crops livestock occurred lesser antilles damage buildings infrastructure reported caribbean nations united_states lesser antilles affected islands tropical storm winds area generally hurricane force gusts exceeded mph rainfall inches caused deadly mudslides winds combined poor construction tore roofs numerous homes businesses majority damage dealt primarily banana crop lost percent banana crop hundreds homes damaged strong winds near total loss electricity water telephone services occurred utility systems heavily damaged people killed island total damage estimated million usd million usd homes damaged barbados nearly trees downed high gusts similar significant damage nation banana crop extensive loss electricity telephone service occurred damage totaled nearly usd usd experienced moderate damage total homes roofs damaged completely destroyed island roof damaged landslides reported mild damage infrastructure particularly parish bridges damaged destroyed seven utility poles water main entire island power point quickly restored southern island damage poles significant heavily damaged especially compared islands area homes schools damaged roof lost majority damage dealt agricultural industry damage islands totaled million usd million usd haiti passed offshore haiti dissipating tropical storm storm major impact extremely heavy rainfall excess inches near settlement camp haiti caused overflow buildings town people died mudslides rains triggered drowned flooding camp floods seriously damaged crops infrastructure homes damaged destroyed effected dramatically towns villages submerged rivers exceeding discharge jamaica affected jamaica strengthening tropical storm wind gusts excess mph rainfall feet resulted damage homes crops utility systems extremely heavy rainfall inundated island recorded rainfall inches measured led prolific flooding triggered mudslides island killed people floods island sugar cane crop island principal exports resultant flooding caused widespread problems infrastructure island island hospitals flood damage dealt structural damage strong winds flooding caused sewage sources overflow intake sources water supply leading fear disease cuba landfall category hurricane twice cuba october wind gusts mph rainfall amounts reaching inches places caused damage homes businesses crops person killed damage buildings infrastructure significant severely affected provinces total homes damaged lost roofs province affected severely homes damaged losing roofs provinces including suffered similar damage electricity outages towns lasted weeks parts western provinces led loss running water pumps deliveries fresh water remote villages tobacco rice crops badly depleted difficult differentiate damage caused struck region week earlier louisiana landfall morning october near weakening category hurricane wind gusts reaching mph coupled inches rainfall storm surge feet caused million usd billion usd damage louisiana total people lost power oil offshore shut week crops badly affected particularly sugar cane damage totaled nearly million usd million usd direct deaths reported early warnings compact nature storm major loss life parish point landfall hardest hit wind gusts excess mph storm surge feet dealt major damage nearly homes worst storm surge flooding occurred destroying buildings owned helicopter company person died storm hospitalized carbon poisoning hard hit recording wind gusts exceeding mph tornadoes touched parish thousands homes damaged suffering severe damage power parish knocked people injured killed storm schools parish sustained million usd million usd damage mississippi outer rainbands dumped large amounts rain brought tropical storm force wind gusts mississippi mississippi recorded wind gusts mph received inches rainfall minor power outages occurred mainly southern mississippi combined flooding roads buildings caused million usd million usd damage deaths occurred mississippi areas united_states hurricane remnants brought heavy rainfall peaking inches arkansas southeast dissipating near arkansas tennessee border major damage reported caused million damage united_states aftermath president bush declared louisiana federal disaster area storm making eligible assistance set locations apply mississippi louisiana applications began pouring time deadline million aid granted louisiana total million money form low interest loans actual grants power workers different states went worst hit areas help restore power seven states sent tree help clear debris power lines roads speed recovery process addition gave state power company million grant paid damage electrical grid took weeks restore power customers caused great environmental damage marshes barrier islands louisiana huge fish kills observed marshes near landfall point barrier islands east landfall point subjected highest surge severely eroded sand deposited marshes burying vegetation freshwater marshes severely damaged wind surge completely destroyed severe erosion created new waterways connecting inland bodies water gulf_of_mexico eventually led erosion inland retirement retired spring destruction deadly caribbean track atlantic basin replaced season names suggested possible replacement names | Hurricane Lili | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
25105_TropicalStormDon(2011) | tropical storm don tropical storm don fourth named storm atlantic hurricane season tropical cyclone landfall united_states season forming area low pressure tropical wave don operationally upgraded straight tropical storm intensity july reconnaissance aircraft noted presence tropical storm force winds tracked gulf_of_mexico reached peak intensity mph moving ashore texas july tropical depression initially don possible catalyst relief drought stricken state system dissipated rapidly making landfall providing little way help state meteorological history genesis tropical storm don tropical wave identified west coast africa july tracked westward open atlantic days minimal convection confined monsoon trough national_hurricane_center nhc mentioned potential gradual tropical cyclogenesis july positioned east windward_islands system moved july produced tropical storm force winds puerto_rico combination vertical wind shear wave proximity land development convection increased northern portion wave july following day nhc expected significant redevelopment early july thunderstorms tropical wave concentrated south cuba association low pressure area system continued organize utc july surface circulation defined classified tropical depression northeast mexico hours depression intensified tropical storm operationally system known tropical cyclone utc july reconnaissance aircraft flight system confirmed presence closed albeit elongated circulation center point nhc classified tropical storm don forming storm moved west northwest southern periphery mid level ridge northern gulf_of_mexico generally favorable conditions including warm waters light moderate wind shear nhc predicted steady intensification winds mph tropical cyclone forecast models anticipated strengthening initially don failed intensify significantly lower mid level wind shear region exposed circulation convection late july winds increased slightly early july don attained peak winds mph reported hurricane_hunters storm maintained intensity moving gulf_of_mexico don approached texas coast early july thunderstorms rapidly diminished combination wind shear drier air cooler water temperatures offshore winds decreased convection dissipated don landfall island national tropical depression utc july half hours later don degenerated remnant low circulation dissipated hours preparations impact state civil protection agency warned tropical wave don formed capable dropping rainfall state producing sustained winds mph gusts mph don designated tropical storm state government issued green level alert alert indicated tropical storm located close state considered slightly dangerous late july national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm watch san pass texas hours later tropical storm watch extended southwards international border storm named officials texas began making preparations don galveston issued level alert don city officials began preparing possible evacuation july oil companies western gulf_of_mexico began removing non essential personnel platforms preparation don day announced evacuations oil facilities area began preparing possible storm strike oil companies stopped oil production result don midday july oil production natural gas production gulf shut ahead storm abrupt weakening prior landfall don produced minimal rainfall totals texas located northeast storm landfall reported southern texas rains resulted slippery roads cotton farmers benefited rains fall harvested crop winds don passage minimal peak wind gust mph field addition don moved ashore storm surge peaked bob hall pier reports damage | Tropical Storm Don (2011) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
25431_TropicalStormEdouard(2008) | tropical storm tropical storm brought coastal minor inland flooding louisiana texas august fifth tropical cyclone fifth named storm hurricane season developed trough northern gulf_of_mexico august developing tropical depression gradually strengthened upgraded august northerly wind shear initially halted significant intensification caused storm struggle maintain deep convection center eventually intensified peaked strong tropical storm winds mph august shortly storm landfall near texas later day quickly weakened downgraded tropical depression early august hours degenerated remnant low pressure area relatively weak nature storm impact generally minor rip currents alabama florida led fatalities sixth death storm related rough seas occurred near mouth mississippi_river louisiana storm surge high tides caused coastal flooding state especially relatively strong winds left electricity damaged trees roofs mobile homes storm surge caused coastal flooding eastern texas particularly area homes sustained damage portions major roads interstate closed minor inland flooding occurred heavy rainfall portion temporarily strong winds region damaged hundreds homes downed trees left people electricity overall damage totaled slightly usd meteorological history august trough entered northern gulf_of_mexico low pressure area developing near florida system maintained scattered deep convection offshore waters environmental conditions favored tropical cyclogenesis system tracked generally west southwestward position south subtropical ridge extending texas florida afternoon august hurricane hunters flight system confirmed development defined center circulation slightly exposed disorganized area thunderstorms result system developed utc august located miles south mouth mississippi_river depression initially located area northerly wind shear dry air national_hurricane_center forecast slowly intensify burst deep convection late august data indicated flight level winds miles hour utc august depression strengthened later day convection temporarily decreased center brief convective east occurred early august decreasing westerly wind shear center nearly surrounded convection afternoon organization continued utc august attained peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg simultaneously storm landfall near texas intensity weakened rapidly moving inland downgraded tropical depression late august curved northwest eastern texas remnant low pressure area utc august remnant low continued northwestward dissipating northern texas early august preparations tropical cyclone warnings watches issued association utc august tropical storm watch posted louisiana port connor texas simultaneously tropical storm warning issued mouth mississippi_river louisiana tropical storm watch upgraded hurricane watch early august time tropical storm warning extended mouth mississippi_river cameron louisiana utc august tropical storm warning revised reach san pass texas hurricane watch modified louisiana texas tropical storm warning extended include mouth mississippi_river port connor utc august time tropical storm warning modified stretch san pass cameron late august tropical cyclones discontinued gulf_of_mexico evacuated workers drilling operations evacuated workers platforms western central gulf predicted substantial effects production oil land closed operated texas governor texas issued disaster declaration texas counties threatened perry activated national_guard troops member rescue team helicopters incident management team brings food water affected areas order buses available san_antonio houston help evacuations shut plants united_states_coast_guard ceased cargo operations galveston houston area late august governor louisiana bobby declared statewide emergency ordered mandatory evacuation sheriff deputies erected impact florida alabama louisiana rip currents florida alabama led deaths people occurred florida coast storm surge louisiana generally ran feet normal slightly higher tide reported near storm surge closed additionally interstate flooded storm surge minor flooding surge traveled water flooded local yacht club low lying areas flooded disrupting marine industries man fell overboard shrimp boat rough seas near mouth mississippi_river locations reported tropical storm force winds including mph mph mph cameron wind gusts mainly mph gust mph observed pass winds severely damaged mobile homes cameron roofs torn people left electricity combined winds downed trees power lines mobile homes parish sustained minor wind damage parish trees power lines downed rainfall louisiana reached inches locations precipitation mainly inches overall caused damage state louisiana texas rainfall peaked inches texas near houston central texas burst thunderstorm activity near storm center produced inches rain near hamilton texas result closed flooding inches precipitation reported heavy rainfall expected help relieve persistent drought conditions locations winds mph peaking mph furthermore wind gust mph reported high winds falling trees power lines left customers electricity hundreds homes suffered damage storm surge ranged feet coast addition high surf battered shore minor storm surge flooding portions caused damage coastal flooding forced closure caused damage interstate near water flooded additionally homes flooded mobile homes single family homes inches water inches water reported single family houses losses park totaled overall effects state texas resulted approximately damage | Tropical Storm Edouard (2008) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
25638_1942Belizehurricane | belize hurricane belize hurricane known hurricane strike belize month november thirteenth observed tropical cyclone eleventh tropical storm fourth hurricane atlantic hurricane season storm detected vicinity turks islands november initially tropical storm strengthened slowly moving westward south southwestward bahamas november storm category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale later day landfall cuba impact cuba bahamas limited lower barometric pressure readings strong winds crossing cuba system weakened tropical storm early november shortly emerging caribbean_sea storm strengthened hurricane later day headed southwestward late november system curved westward intensified category hurricane hours later peaked winds mph early november storm struck northern rapidly weakening system fell tropical storm status hours landfall early november emerged storm striking yucatán_peninsula november dissipating hours later strong winds observed belize mexico severe damage reported structures town destroyed completely causing residents relocate establish village trees crops suffered heavy losses overall deaths approximately million usd damage reported meteorological history tropical wave moved west indies november november wave reached vicinity turks islands november developed tropical storm utc storm moved north northwestward westward southern bahamas ridge aloft blocked storm westward progress caused curve west southwestward november system strengthened category hurricane utc modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale utc november storm landfall winds mph system quickly weakened crossing mountainous terrain cuba fell tropical storm intensity early november shortly emerging northwestern caribbean_sea later day storm intensified category hurricane continued southwestward path midday november storm curved westward approaching belize strengthened category hurricane shortly hurricane attained maximum sustained wind speed mph conservative assessment possible storm strengthened major hurricane conclusive data storm known hurricane strike belize month november utc november storm struck northern intensity observatory recorded barometric pressure mbar inhg lowest association storm storm rapidly weakened inland fell tropical storm intensity utc november curved northwestward reaching bay early november storm drifted west yucatán_peninsula eventually curved southeastward utc november system landfall near winds mph hours later storm weakened tropical depression dissipated shortly impact bahamas barometric pressure reading mbar inhg force sustained winds scale observed georgetown damage reported country strong winds reported areas cuba recorded sustained winds mph city observed wind gusts mph mexico storm struck gulf_coast near wind gust force scare observed damaged vegetation fueled large forest fire storm intensity equivalent category hurricane sustained winds belize reached mph damage hurricane mainly limited area coast miles north south miles east west structures destroyed completely demolished causing resident establish city south houses plantations damage destroyed forced laborers plantation owners seek new entered fishing industry deaths reported toll higher numerous small fishing boats beached swept sea widespread damage vegetation trees occurred assessment damage storm indicated canopy species destroyed low bush badly damaged pine trees toppled damage deep soils largely shallow soils wind throw tides coast split separate islands swept away path overall damage totaled approximately million million private public property including buildings dwellings remaining million damage incurred crops total possibly includes damage industries | 1942 Belize hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
25763_1933Chesapeake–Potomachurricane | hurricane hurricane damaging hurricanes mid-atlantic states eastern united_states sixth storm hurricane active atlantic hurricane season formed eastern atlantic moved west northwestward eventually category saffir simpson hurricane wind scale strong ridge new_england allowed continued northwest course bringing storm south bermuda later middle coast eastern united_states advance warning allowed hundreds people evacuate ahead hurricane making landfall northeastern north_carolina august winds mph soon eye crossed norfolk virginia time happened hurricane weakened tropical storm northern virginia shortly passing near washington worst tropical cyclone curving northward storm moved pennsylvania new_york losing tropical characteristics august extratropical hurricane moved atlantic_canada dissipating august eastern united_states hurricane left widespread damage amounting million causing deaths storm struck north_carolina damage state totaled largely crops transport chesapeake_bay storm produced year flooding storm surge setting records remained years virginia flooding covered downtown portions norfolk southeast alexandria north damage state estimated million similarly heavy damage occurred maryland including million crops high waves coast eroded beaches created new inlet highest rainfall associated hurricane york pennsylvania state rains flooded rivers forced thousands evacuate neighboring new_jersey high waves wrecked boats destroyed fishing pier new_york flooding caused traffic jams atlantic_canada heavy rainfall assisted firefighters associated winds caused isolated power outages meteorological history august tropical depression developed near west coast africa southeast cape_verde associated closed circulation based observations nearby ship estimated depression quickly intensified tropical storm moving generally west northwest days storm continued general trajectory eventually shifting northwest based reports estimated storm intensified hurricane august halfway africa weather_bureau began tracking system august later day ship reported pressure mbar inhg suggesting winds mph hurricane category saffir simpson hurricane wind scale ship report august indicated pressure mbar inhg reporting hurricane winds suggesting peak winds mph remaining near peak intensity days hurricane began steadily weakening curving west northwest rare track region steering ridge new_england august storm passed southwest bermuda utc august hurricane landfall northern north_carolina near pressure mbar inhg based steady weakening coastal observations larger normal size landfall winds estimated mph hours later hurricane landfall north_carolina mainland crossing sound hurricane continued northwest eye briefly moved norfolk virginia time norfolk long_island hurricane early august hurricane weakened tropical storm passing near washington north storm crossed pennsylvania new_york weakened tropical depression august hurricane turned east near canadian border interacting cold extratropical emerged maine briefly intensified moving southern nova scotia gale force winds august circulation dissipated south newfoundland preparations impact hurricane affected bermuda passed south winds reached mph high waves coast prevented boats docking early august weather_bureau issued storm warnings cape_hatteras boston massachusetts hurricane approached land warnings extended southward north_carolina norfolk virginia ships remained port sought shelter advance warning residents advised evacuate ocean view people left houses coast united_states_coast_guard rescued people capsized boats article published monthly weather review considered storm severe storms visited coast flooding affected larger portion northeastern united_states hurricane 1900s hurricane later high water levels storm year event storm approach storm surge levels lower locations virginia higher washington baltimore sea level rise hurricane caused damage north_carolina new_jersey combination high winds storm tides left people dead overall north_carolina virginia hurricane landfall produced winds mph cape winds caused crop damage far inland region storm downed power lines highways boats houses overall damage state hurricane moved virginia winds strong mph norfolk reported winds mph city reported record high tide normal flooded downtown section water water levels higher previous high water mark fort flooded storm surge flooded homes businesses wrecked boats destroyed fishing piers rainfall reached reached norfolk flooding near norfolk damaged crops downtown section flooded residents forced travel boat flood levels dropped fish left streets high water levels destroyed buildings gloucester point storm knocked trees years old people lost telephone service advance warning minimal damage shipping region high waves damaged steamer madison people board caused drift necessitated rescue inland flooding occurred far west richmond damage limited downed trees broken windows pier washed marina jordan point near wrecked river reached highest level record powerful storm surge moved chesapeake_bay flooded waterfront locations surge flooded town water wrecked local amusement park alexandria highest level causing floods deep route flooding old town section high winds city caused power outages flooding cameron run washed bridge combination rain winds damaged crops counties mainly corn statewide storm caused million crop damage largely corn tobacco damage state estimated million deaths storm people helped clear debris streets norfolk maryland north farther north estimated storm produced hurricane force winds portions maryland coast high waves eroded km2 beaches maryland km2 delaware high waves created inlet turned island storm damaged destroyed hotels region power telephone telegraph outages occurred delaware baltimore precipitation fell hours setting record causing flooding storm surge wrecked pier damaged destroyed houses neighboring flooding caused cars train killing people statewide storm caused million crop damage tobacco corn high tides caused million damage fishing industry having damage destroyed boats docks worth damage docks damaged state hurricane caused million property damage million federal properties transportation damage utility damage neighboring delaware road damage bridges wrecked highway rainfall state reached washington storm dropped rainfall time highest record single day total high winds knocked trees destroyed roofs houses flooding surpassed traffic disrupted bridge flooded water flooded damage nation capital worst tropical storm highest rainfall associated hurricane near york pennsylvania august minimum pressure philadelphia dropped mbar inhg lowest record month august time wind gusts city reached mph surrounding area winds rainfall caused million damage crops houses deaths rainfall caused worst flooding floods destroyed bridges york proper people evacuated swollen hurricane force winds potentially affected portions delaware southern new_jersey new_jersey winds reached mph height mph sea level time highest wind report station month august rainfall totaled including fell hour august monthly average people drowned high waves storm capsized boats waves destroyed long fishing pier cape high winds damaged streets flooded million damage storm spawned tornado arsenal residents members military helped prevent dam breaking sustained winds mph observed northern new_york reported gust mph heavy rainfall state increased water levels streams causing person dam broke people stranded rescued fire crew power storm caused statue liberty torch time streets new_york_city flooded heavy rainfall combination flooding fallen trees caused heavy traffic jams hurricane passed near southern quebec tropical depression later crossed southern nova_scotia extratropical cyclone winds reached mph montreal winds reached mph dry summer storm accompanying rainfall beneficial reaching new_brunswick halifax nova scotia rains helped farmers ontario assisted firefighters new_brunswick nova_scotia montreal rainfall flooded tunnel gusty winds knocked power lines portions quebec nova scotia nova scotia overall effects minor limited utility damage delays shipping | 1933 Chesapeake–Potomac hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26050_HurricaneGinny | hurricane atlantic hurricane season latest north_atlantic hurricane record affect state maine developed october bahamas initially fully tropical cyclone moved north later northwest intensified hurricane status tropical days located united_states coastline approaching north_carolina looped southwest approached florida coastline turned north east later northeast strengthening late duration peak winds mph extratropical cyclone shortly striking nova scotia october remained close united_states coastline impact minor beach erosion light rainfall reported coastline precipitation beneficial ending south_carolina new_england high waves destroyed house north_carolina damage heaviest new_england buildings damaged thousands left power passage resulted snow storm eastern new_england particularly northern maine killed people atlantic_canada extratropical storm produced high wind waves causing damage boats resulting power outages meteorological history origins hurricane trough extended bahamas bermuda middle october october depression formed near turks islands tropical wave interacted trough initially tropical nature widespread presence cold air system initially moved generally northward attaining gale force winds october turned northwest days maintained hybrid type structure attained winds mph october true hurricane closely approached north_carolina coastline passing southeast cape turning abruptly northeast executed small loop began steady motion southeast located motion large ridge located new_england october hurricane better organized began transitioning tropical cyclone early october hurricane_hunters indicated completed transition fully tropical cyclone observing eye diameter october briefly weakened tropical storm status moving florida hours regained hurricane intensity motion southwest unusual unique resembled tracks yankee hurricane hurricane able october turned sharply northeastward northeast florida coast coming hurricane continued paralleling coast turning northeast away georgia south_carolina october turned east away united_states having located country coast consecutive days day hurricane began motion northeast accelerating advance approaching trough gradually intensified reaching peak winds mph october later day extratropical making landfall southwestern nova scotia remnants dissipated october impact early duration precursor dropped high amounts rainfall dominican_republic reported bahamas reported despite proximity united_states week hurricane warning issued charleston south_carolina north_carolina cape represented sixth entire coastline threatened storm jacksonville florida produced winds mph rainfall state peaked tides normal caused beach erosion minor property damage north minor damage beach erosion likewise reported georgia south_carolina coast dropped beneficial rainfall state worst drought conditions record rainfall peaked hurricane approached north_carolina twice second time residents low lying areas coast evacuated passed area produced sustained winds estimated mph cape fear gusts mph highest winds related hurricane addition heaviest rainfall related storm occurred near precipitation fell tides coast normal caused minor flooding destroyed house virginia hurricane caused minor flooding minimal beach erosion approach region produced gale force winds virginia coast second approach later gale warning issued new_england threat hurricane watch long_island southern new_england region strongest winds land mph gust mph reported boat offshore portland maine reported seas winds mph new_york_city outskirts storm dropped precipitation tides normal rainfall eastern new_england surpassed peaking rainfall beneficial region ending day drought maine high winds storm downed trees fell power lines homes chatham massachusetts lost power high waves caused additional erosion area affected hurricane years prior damage heavier maine boats damaged broke person died heart attack trying rescue boat small buildings state destroyed post office maine lost roof latest hurricane record affect maine passage brought influx cold air new_england produced snowfall season massachusetts maine new_hampshire locations snow quickly melted higher totals occurred northern maine highest snow killed mountain park ranger damage united_states estimated remnants moved atlantic_canada produced heavy rainfall peaking southern new_brunswick winds peaked mph nova_scotia winds blew trees halifax area power outages reported high waves broke boats causing wash ashore float sea ferry service region canceled neighboring new_brunswick storm caused outages telephone electric services injuries reported fatalities entirety left power | Hurricane Ginny | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26125_1952GroundhogDaytropicalstorm | day tropical storm extraordinary day storm atlantic tropical cyclone record month february observed western caribbean_sea february non frontal low moved rapidly duration struck southwestern florida early day gale force storm state winds damaged crops power lines damage reported system tropical storm emerging atlantic_ocean quickly transitioning extratropical cyclone february strong winds waves washed freighter ashore injuries related event subsequently storm brushed eastern new_england causing minor power outages moved inland near maine reported fatalities related storm meteorological history february day disturbance observed western caribbean_sea winds estimated mph tracked rapidly northward initially north northwest passing near turned northeastward brushed northwest coast cuba early february storm approached shortly moved ashore near florida quickly crossed state passing near miami emerging western atlantic_ocean office recorded wind gust mph sustained tropical storm force winds hours station recorded barometric pressure mbar inhg leaving florida storm continued rapidly northeastward transitioned tropical cyclone late february reached peak strength maximum sustained winds mph february completed transition extratropical cyclone coast north_carolina time gale force winds extended miles east center later day passed early february moved eastern maine assessed storm losing identity shortly new_brunswick map produced indicated storm continued northward later crossed eastern quebec february reached ocean deepening minimum pressure mbar inhg point weather_bureau track ended ultimate fate storm unknown impact records residents tourists southern florida unprepared unusual season storm winds mph spread area causing damage windows power lines storm dropped inches precipitation path combination rainfall winds resulted crop damage storm moved western atlantic miami weather_bureau issued storm warnings north_carolina coastline wilmington cape region warned prepare strong winds agency issued small craft advisory southward charleston south_carolina offshore storm produced winds mph waves feet height combination winds rough waves drove freighter ashore engine damaged water entered fuel line person crew initially planned evacuate later decided stay freighter deployed assist seas damaged portion ship entire crew rescued injuries storm later brushed new_england bringing rain fog warmer temperatures gusty winds combination resulted downed power poles tree limbs leaving houses electricity storm described freak forming months end hurricane season chief miami weather bureau remarked unsure cyclone developed tropical subtropical storm record month february earliest tropical cyclone strike united_states structure initially uncertain storm included atlantic hurricane season summary published office ultimately included tropical cyclone database operationally treated tropical cyclone named tropical storm able | 1952 Groundhog Day tropical storm | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26290_HurricaneHenri(1979) | hurricane hurricane rare tropical cyclone entered gulf_of_mexico having landfall second times occurred 20th century eighth named storm fifth hurricane atlantic hurricane season formed september northwestern caribbean_sea duration moved initially maintained general westward track september attained tropical storm status day later reached hurricane status days later experiencing hostile conditions weakened tropical depression status turned northeast september merged frontal low northeast gulf_of_mexico slow erratic motion hurricane forced evacuations mexican coastline remnants brought rainfall flooding florida panhandle meteorological history hurricane developed tropical depression eighteen extreme northwestern caribbean_sea september tropical wave previously moved coast africa formation tropical depression confirmed reports hurricane_hunters depression tracked northward eastern portion yucatán_peninsula reaching gulf_of_mexico turned sharply westward ridge preventing northward movement depression turned southwestward intensified tropical storm september tropical continued intensify tracked bay september storm turned northwestward ridge north weakened later day reached hurricane status hours later reached peak winds mph miles northeast veracruz subsequently broad low pressure area developed western gulf_of_mexico causing motion erratic september cyclone began steady weakening trend believed caused land interaction moisture developing disturbance near texas coast turned eastward september weakened tropical depression status failed regain significant convection turned northeastward extended cold september merged frontal trough northeastern gulf_of_mexico tropical cyclones enter gulf_of_mexico making landfall 20th century preparations impact affect land way hurricane developing system threatened states southwestern coastline mexico mexican officials issued advisory gulf coast towns veracruz evacuate higher ground government veracruz issued warnings radio television possible flooding oil rich coastlines storm affected cleanup operations oil spill passed spill area damaging ton steel cap designed stop caused driving rains strong winds floods forcing people homes waters town inches sea level maximum rainfall recorded mexico association inches remnants brought showers thunderstorms west central florida causing river flooding evacuations | Hurricane Henri (1979) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26324_TropicalStormDean(2001) | tropical storm dean tropical strong tropical storm affected islands path tropical atlantic_ocean east atlantic_canada august dean developed tropical wave august lesser antilles initially predicted intensify reach hurricane status strong wind shear quickly weakened dean cause dissipate august remnants turned northward redeveloped august north bermuda located warm waters area favorable conditions dean steadily strengthened moving northeast peaked hurricane status august miles southwest newfoundland storm subsequently weakened cooler waters extratropical august precursor tropical wave dropped heavy rainfall produced moderate winds lesser antilles damage reported puerto_rico rainfall inches produced widespread flooding island thousands left power water houses lost roofs storm passage dean resulted million usd million usd damage puerto_rico storm produced light moderate rainfall bermuda later newfoundland damage reported meteorological history large tropical wave minimal convection moved coast africa near august august moved westward gradually developed thunderstorms wave axis august located miles east lesser antilles convection increased system unfavorable upper level wind shear prevented rapid development continued better organized reconnaissance flight system reported strong winds lacked surface circulation late august wave passed northern lesser antilles subsequent decrease wind shear system better organized august surface circulation formed system developed tropical storm dean august near dean upgraded directly tropical storm presence mph winds storm surface reports confirmed existence circulation dean moved northwestward mph influence bermuda high northeast storm strengthened slightly reach winds mph later august circulation exposed western edge convection storm quick forward motion persistent wind shear initial forecasts predicted shear decrease allowing dean attain hurricane status winds mph upper level trough produced increase shear storm august dean weakened tropical depression hours later circulation dissipated dean degenerated tropical wave east bahamas regeneration considered unlikely time remnants dean turned north embedded large mid level trough east_coast united_states convection increased system early august system better organized indications broad surface circulation forming miles west southwest bermuda reconnaissance flight remnants dean reported broad low pressure area strongest winds convection located far area minimum pressure indicating non tropical characteristics weak disturbance passed west bermuda early august subsequently began drift northeast remnants dean produced convection near developing circulation august located miles north bermuda system organized sufficiently classified tropical depression operationally national_hurricane_center initiate advisories hours later depression continued northeast strengthened tropical storm dean early august located miles south halifax nova scotia convection better organized dean steadily strengthened tracked northeastward ship near center dean confirmed storm developed convection near center greatly organized eye feature began develop remaining warm waters dean continued strengthen reached peak winds mph late august located miles southwest newfoundland eye feature failed develop maintaining peak intensity hours dean weakened progressively cooler waters convection quickly diminished august dean extratropical located miles east southeast newfoundland extratropical storm continued northeastward absorbed frontal low august impact preparations caribbean day dean developed national_hurricane_center advised interests northern central monitor progress storm routine statements issued national_hurricane_center warned possibility strong winds heavy rains dean formed passed islands tropical cyclone warnings watches issued precursor disturbance dropped heavy rainfall inches precursor disturbance tropical storm dean produced inches rain winds reached mph gusts mph system produced inches rain peak wind gusts mph minor flooding reported moderate wind gusts downed small trees branches roads damaged heavy rains gusty winds caused power outages passage tropical resulted minor damage totaling usd usd tropical dropped heavy rainfall puerto_rico peaking inches winds generally light island passage dean resulted widespread flooding eastern southern puerto_rico collapsing bridges road highways water car swept away inside vehicle later rescued unharmed island houses flooded houses experienced collapsed roofs rains left towns power water night storm passed island power lacked water people evacuated low lying areas hurricane shelters people injured injured ceiling day care center collapsed deaths occurred island airline canceled seventeen flights island cruise line required alter path dean earlier damage puerto_rico totaled million usd million usd million usd million usd agricultural damage bahamas bermuda canada shortly dean formed government bahamas issued tropical storm warning southeastern bahamas turks islands storm weakened ultimately dissipated warnings canceled remnants dean produced unsettled conditions bermuda including wind gust mph light rainfall inches passage dean resulted day august island dean produced wind gusts peaking mph newfoundland rainfall inches eastern newfoundland land wave heights reached feet offshore reported peak wave height feet | Tropical Storm Dean (2001) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26330_HurricaneKyle(2008) | hurricane kyle hurricane kyle eleventh tropical storm sixth hurricane atlantic hurricane season formed strong tropical disturbance tracked northeastern caribbean_sea week september low pressure area moved slowly puerto_rico hispaniola dumping torrential rains islands september began track northward away islands developed strong thunderstorm activity near center defined circulation deemed tropical storm september strengthened hurricane september west bermuda landfall nova scotia category hurricane late september extratropical shortly afterward precursor kyle produced torrential rainfall puerto_rico resulting fatalities million damages little impact recorded bermuda system tracked northward eastern united_states rough seas resulted fatalities storm landfall canada heavy rains fell eastern maine canada kyle relatively little impact leaving million damages fatalities meteorological history hurricane kyle began weak area low pressure associated tropical wave moved west coast africa september system tracked general westward direction little convective development tracked leeward_islands september upper level trough situated eastern caribbean_sea interacted wave resulting increase shower thunderstorm activity following day larger surface circulation developed low moved northwest wave later separated low wave continuing west low tracking northwest national_hurricane_center nhc time anticipating significant development low strong wind shear deep convection forming utc september tropical cyclone formation alert issued system convection developed center circulation utc september disturbance sufficiently organized declared tropical depression shortly nhc issued advisory system intensified tropical storm assigning kyle center storm slightly elongated moderate wind shear continued impact circulation kyle track northward response area high pressure east bermuda area low pressure eastern united_states structure storm led problems recording intensity storm day hurricane hunters continuously flew storm record information estimates considered high storm disorganized late september shear began relax deep convection redeveloped center circulation forward motion storm began increase hours later storm sudden northwest jump passing trough time kyle hurricane status sustained winds mph continued organization led storm attaining hurricane intensity utc september located west bermuda attaining intensity storm embedded area strong upper level winds increasing forward motion center kyle located southwestern edge deep convection september storm began struggle maintaining intensity increasing shear cooling sea surface temperatures utc day nhc assessed kyle reached peak intensity winds mph mph hours later barometric pressure storm decreased mbar hpa inhg lowest existence time hurricane began undergo extratropical transition approached nova scotia end september little deep convection remained center kyle nearby storm recorded seas excess hurricane force winds neared landfall estimated kyle landfall near nova scotia utc september winds mph marked time hurricane juan hurricane landfall canada exactly years day prior shortly landfall storm weakened hurricane status completed transition extratropical cyclone september remnants slowed system attained frontal features following day system moved absorbed large extratropical cyclone preparations puerto_rico haiti september days system formed tropical storm significant rainfall eastern caribbean prompted flash flood warnings puerto_rico dominican_republic green alert issued provinces eastern nation day yellow issued provinces red evacuations began vulnerable system moved westward september threatening haiti rains prompted issuance heavy rain warnings red alert warning nation government bermuda early september tropical storm kyle deemed threat bermuda tropical storm watch issued islands later day watch upgraded tropical storm warning storm neared island following day warning discontinued hurricane kyle bypassed island september state maine issued hurricane watch seventeen years predicted path approach eastern state hurricane watch issued maine associated hurricane bob power company prepared potential outages planned additional crews duty system turned missed state issued watches warnings parts nova scotia new_brunswick september concurrent maine warnings indicated repair crews standby neighbouring utilities called assist needed red_cross new_brunswick checking equipment supplies meet need arise hours landfall hurricane warning issued portions nova scotia hurricane warning canada tropical storm hurricane advisories issued canada prior policy changed hurricane juan impact puerto_rico precursor kyle produced record breaking rains puerto_rico september isolated excess inches rivers breached flood walls flooded low lying areas year hour rainfall event took place falling september september rivers rose hours leading severe flooding deaths directly blamed system result floods mudslides deaths indirectly related stress induced heart attacks mudslides triggered torrential rain closed highways schools damage agriculture island estimated million structural damage estimated million total million addition system rainfall winds waves island southern coast heavy rains september produced tropical wave eventually kyle caused renewed flooding flood stricken areas dominican_republic haiti river overflowed banks flooding parts severely damaging homes september flash flooding impacted areas recovering previous floods dominican_republic rainfall totals eastern parts dominican_republic exceeded bermuda september outer bands kyle brought sustained winds mph heavy rains amounted day span bermuda heaviest rainfall fell western coast island narrow band moderate rainfall tracked structural damage injuries resulted passage kyle bermuda kyle produced high waves coast rhode_island moved northward newly married couple killed high waves knocked wife rocky shores husband jumped save overcome waves bodies couple found days later large swells produced kyle enhanced strong onshore flow caused significant beach erosion new_jersey coastline cuts beach dunes recorded heavy rains kyle caused flash flooding connecticut flooding cars numerous total damages estimated rainfall massachusetts caused river somerset overflow banks flooding nearby areas feet water large formed county street cars stranded people rescued boat car overcome addition numerous flooded damages estimated mobile home park inundated water causing home shift foundation damages homes estimated storm landfall nova scotia outer bands produced heavy rains strong winds eastern maine wind gusts recorded mph coastal strong winds toppled trees leaving customers power rainfall generally amounted maximum heavy rains flooded roads causing traffic delays road southeastern maine people killed damages estimated canada making landfall kyle produced storm surge combination high tide new moon southwestern nova_scotia high winds downed numerous trees power lines ship reported wind gust mph near boat reported nearby highest rainfall recorded new_brunswick light rainfall fell nova scotia recorded wind gust mph according height storm winds knocked power customers new_brunswick strong winds heavy rainfall strong knock power approximately customers province winds resulted confederation bridge linking new_brunswick closed high sided vehicles hours fatalities reported canada damages minor totaling million aftermath october president declared puerto_rico major disaster area declaration allowed federal assistance reach affected communities residents met requirements receive federal aid eligible funding temporary housing people lost jobs flooding eligible unemployment grants weeks starting day disaster declaration residents able receive home damages personal possession losses million business losses october million disaster aid approved residences community relations teams visited people small business loans applications submitted time october funds nearly doubled reaching million time residents applied disaster loans survey teams checked homes flood related damages time funding reached million november people requesting federal assistance december funding residents reached million time deadline federal assistance requests set january january funding small businesses provided million contributed grants residents reached million flooded rivers began clearing mud covered streets | Hurricane Kyle (2008) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26366_HurricaneLili(1984) | hurricane hurricane atlantic tropical cyclones record reach hurricane status month december final thirteen tropical storms atlantic hurricane season developed subtropical cyclone originated frontal trough south bermuda december tracked southeastward northward slowly attaining tropical characteristics hurricane december turned south southwest briefly threatening northern caribbean islands weakening dissipating near coast dominican_republic storm produced light rainfall damage meteorological history second week december frontal trough stalled south bermuda upper level disturbance moved area december produced widespread convection frontal wave system moved northeast based developing circulation convection national_hurricane_center classified system subtropical storm december located miles northeast bermuda winds mph strengthening subtropical storm initially drifted northeastward december ridge high pressure north forced storm southeastward following day storm turned south upper level cold core low developed system break ridge resulted storm turning northeast forward motion accelerating nearly mph turning northwest december high pressure system halted northward movement leaving storm drifting south southeastward conditions favored strengthening subtropical storm reached mph winds december satellite imagery estimated storm attained hurricane status december day later ship near center reported winds mph based wind report minimum central pressure mbar defined eye storm classified located miles east bermuda continued generally southward reaching peak intensity mph higher pressures developed northeast resulting hurricane accelerate southwest december finished executing large cyclonic loop passing location passed week prior combination increased forward speed increased levels vertical wind shear created unfavorable environment caused steady weakening december weakened tropical storm located miles northeast antigua rapidly lost organization approached leeward_islands dissipated coast dominican_republic december impact records reached hurricane status december atlantic tropical cyclones reach hurricane strength month december unnamed hurricane season hurricane alice addition hurricane lasted hurricane late november early december rapid movement hurricane watch issued puerto_rico december storm weakened watches discontinued response threat hurricane officials posted small craft advisory coastline northern puerto_rico weakening tropical cyclone produced light rainfall reported damage moved hispaniola area weather damage unknown | Hurricane Lili (1984) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26371_TropicalStormLarry(2003) | tropical storm larry tropical storm larry twelfth tropical storm atlantic hurricane season storms impact mexico pacific atlantic oceans season near record larry formed early october extratropical storm reached peak intensity mph weak steering currents storm moved southward resulted storm hitting coastline storm landfall tropical storm larry drifted dropping heavy rainfall places rainfall led flooding mudslides causing damage thousands houses flooding killed people resulted million usd damage larry tropical cyclones hit mexico short period time including tropical depression tropical storm meteorological history tropical wave moved coast africa september moved shear ridden atlantic_ocean development remained disorganized reaching western caribbean_sea september wave situated beneath upper level anticyclone allowing favorable upper level outflow deep convection develop september low pressure area developed system located miles east yucatán_peninsula system continued organize nearly developed tropical depression moving ashore yucatán_peninsula september dry air land weakened tropical wave entered area merged stationary frontal boundary cool dry air system caused system develop cold core area organized extratropical low september large high pressure system northern gulf_of_mexico forced system southward developed significant convection system developed warm core october storm organized tropical storm larry located east southeast mexico weak steering currents allowed larry drift westward mph marginally favorable conditions allowed storm strengthen peak mph october mid level ridge forced storm south southeast remaining mph storm days larry landfall mexican state october steadily weakened land degenerated remnant low october mid way remnant low turned southwest reached eastern pacific_ocean october remnants larry organized eastern pacific national_hurricane_center indicating possibility redevelopment tropical depression october convection diminished development longer anticipated preparations erratic motion mexican government issued tropical storm warning hurricane watch early larry lifetime veracruz watches warnings extended westward 4th extended eastward october threat storm officials closed oil ports company reserves sure profits weren disrupted addition storm closed shipping ports veracruz mexican government placed coastal states maximum alert authorities set evacuation shelters people storm government declared eastern mexico state emergency impact tropical storm larry storms hit mexico atlantic_ocean pacific_ocean highest record national_hurricane_center expected storm produce storm surge feet high waves official surge readings reported highest recorded winds land mph worst larry effects came rainfall peaking inches southeastern mexico highest hour rainfall total inches locations reported inches hours flooding damaged houses mexico combination damage damage greatest capital houses affected rainfall caused mudslides country individuals central flooding caused severe crop damage larry path strong wind gusts caused outages telephone power services larry caused deaths million damage usd million usd el_salvador rainfall remnants larry combined previous rainfall caused mudslides flooding forcing thousand people evacuate flooding destroyed damaged hundreds houses aftermath tropical storm larry hit mexico time tropical storms provided aid families country launched international appeal aid appeal raised usd distributed food places delivered family citizens school kits total people benefited operation | Tropical Storm Larry (2003) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26406_HurricaneEthel(1960) | hurricane hurricane major hurricanes atlantic hurricane season sixth known tropical cyclone fifth named storm fourth hurricane season developed disturbance gulf_of_mexico september tropical storm rapidly intensified hurricane hours later early september storm reached major hurricane intensity category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale utc september intensified peak category hurricane shortly rapidly weakened category hurricane eastern louisiana later september weakened tropical storm early following day landfall mississippi storm gradually weakened inland eventually dissipating southern kentucky september storm rapidly weakened landfall potential worst case scenario avoided louisiana western edge storm produced light rainfall hurricane force winds damage occurred state offshore mississippi rough seas inundated split tropical storm force winds southern portion state broken glass trees signs streets power lines caused residents lose electricity alabama winds damaged beach cottages cities gulf_coast damaged crops counties southern portion state large amounts precipitation fell extreme western portions state flooding occurred florida lightning strike power station near caused briefly city wide storm spawned tornadoes florida destroyed homes outside gulf_coast united_states rain fell states damage known occurred overall caused fatality million usd damage meteorological history hurricane originated small tropical disturbance gulf_of_mexico morning september estimated developed tropical storm utc day initial intensity mph disturbance quickly developed region favoring intensification issued advisory system classifying area low pressure utc roughly hours tropical storm upgraded hurricane underwent intense phase explosive deepening time gale force winds extended miles north center miles south intensified major hurricane approached gulf_coast united_states following pass storm united_states_navy reconnaissance plane declared severe hurricane winds reaching mph equivalent modern day category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale time winds measured barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg recorded lowest relation hurricane shortly cool dry air began storm causing rapidly weaken hour span storm suddenly weakened category hurricane decrease mph neared landfall forecasters united_states weather_bureau unsure future track intensity hurricane unusual strengthening weakening utc september center brushed coastline parish louisiana winds mph continuing northward hurricane weakened tropical storm approaching gulf_coast united_states shortly utc september landfall mississippi winds mph gradual weakening took place storm moved inland mississippi utc september downgraded tropical depression remnants hurricane continued moving north northwest dissipating september southern kentucky intensity navy reconnaissance plane recorded winds mph actual peak intensity dispute high minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg believed peaked category hurricane calculated pressure wind relationship addition extreme intensification rapid weakening unlikely peaked category hurricane expected downgraded low end category hurricane peak maximum sustained winds mph atlantic hurricane project preparations prior arrival adequate warning allowed roughly residents mississippi coastline evacuate shelters set churches schools miles stretch gulf coastline fishing villages fully evacuated safer places louisiana people evacuated towns placed emergency evacuations boats residents safer areas military aircraft moved airfields country numerous schools businesses closed september fears worst case scenario storm mph winds passing directly mobile alabama city roughly people florida stated preparations undertaken fast extensive according red_cross people threatened region sought refuge shelters civil defense stated residents moved shelters impact storm weakened rapidly people feared large storm surge southeastern louisiana preparing storm induced stress person contributed fatal heart attack louisiana compact rapidly weakening hurricane brought significant wind rain primarily east southeast new_orleans storm caused maximum surge feet weakened significantly hurricane far southeastern louisiana united_states_coast_guard station parish louisiana sustained winds reached miles hour weather station venice reported sustained wind speed miles hour gusts miles hour rainfall totals included inches inches inches inches inches hurricane caused substantial beach erosion barrier islands mississippi brought relatively small storm surge feet populated coastline roughly miles east end mississippi lost storm split islands east knew split hurricane atlantic hurricane season substantially widened split sustained wind reached maximum miles hour mississippi winds reached gusts approached miles hour mississippi broken glass fallen trees signs covered streets areas flooded power lost area power lines downed high winds following storm governor ordered requested troops areas high winds affected alabama reaching miles hour gusts miles hour fort morgan alabama slight damage beach cottages occurred mobile bay minor crop losses reported clarke mobile monroe washington counties storm spawned tornado state demolished barn damaged house uprooted trees destroyed cotton field hurricane brought heavy rains strong winds maximum inches rain fell agricultural experiment station near florida highest total measured official station attributed storm struck tampa florida particularly hard earlier month causing major flooding florida florida september people feared severe flooding tampa occur highest wind gust state miles hour measured pensacola thunderstorm associated produced lightning hit power station near causing city wide minutes according florida highway patrol directly caused damage usd state additionally spawned tornadoes florida reached intensity damaged destroyed homes near gulf_coast united_states dropped rainfall states georgia south_carolina north_carolina causing little damage path caused million usd damage indirect fatality | Hurricane Ethel (1960) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26413_HurricaneLeslie(2012) | hurricane hurricane atlantic tropical cyclone minor effects september twelfth tropical cyclone annual hurricane season developed tropical wave located nearly miles east leeward_islands august hours later strengthened tropical storm tracking steadily west northwestward slowly intensified marginally favorable conditions september storm curved north northwestward located north leeward_islands blocking pattern atlantic_canada caused drift days late september upgraded category hurricane slow movement storm causing decreased sea surface temperatures weakening tropical storm september storm drifted september accelerated passing east bermuda relatively strong winds island caused hundreds power outages knocked tree branches electrical poles debris slight intensification took place hurricane transitioning extratropical cyclone near newfoundland september atlantic_canada storm brought heavy rainfall nova_scotia newfoundland localized flooding occurred especially western portions province newfoundland strong winds ripped roofs destroyed trees left homes power additionally partially built house destroyed incomplete homes damaged cove overall hurricane caused million usd damage fatalities meteorological history tropical wave accompanied broad surface low pressure area emerged atlantic_ocean west coast africa late august tracking generally westward system remained disorganized days august system increasingly organized showers thunderstorms concentrated center based dvorak satellite classifications surface wind data estimated developed utc august located miles east southeast northern leeward_islands situated south subtropical ridge system tracked west northwestward warm waters result depression strengthened tropical storm utc august tropical storm august subtropical ridge caused turn west northwestward early august storm featured define outflow directions center circulation close main area convection intensity estimates time indicated sustained wind speeds mph intensification halted later august wind shear increased storm causing convection displaced center early september eye like feature appeared satellite imagery uncertainty feature displaced low level center storm increasingly disorganized circulation displaced main convective area hours later relentless wind shear caused weaken slightly mph tropical storm despite sea surface temperatures exceeding early september storm curved northwestward approaching weakness bermuda high pressure ridge eventually turned northerly motion blocking pattern atlantic_canada caused storm drift forward speeds mph days wind shear decreased allowing organize strengthen hurricane utc september hours later attained maximum sustained wind speed mph slow movement storm caused process warm replaced colder waters result slowly began weaken fell tropical storm intensity early september despite weakening storm circulation expanded radius miles wind field expanded tropical storm force winds reaching miles diameter center early september blocking pattern diminished broad mid- upper level trough associated cold moved east_coast united_states result accelerated north northeastward later day storm passed miles east bermuda leaving region waters began strengthen hurricane utc september early following day storm reached minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg combination cold strong wind shear merging cold caused storm extratropical cyclone utc september located miles south operationally considered tropical cyclone landfall newfoundland remnants moved rapidly newfoundland emerged atlantic later september utc following day remnants merged extratropical low pressure area preparations impact bermuda tropical cyclone warnings watches implemented relation utc september tropical storm watch issued bermuda watch upgraded tropical storm warning utc september early september warning discontinued september officials bermuda urged residents prepare worst schools prepared close friday residents got ready approaching storm historic storm bermuda large forecast intensify rapidly approaches bermuda emergency measures organization said island experience hurricane force winds sustained period time possibly days storm passed east bermuda initially predicted causing minor impact nonetheless sustained winds mph gust mph reported location inches precipitation recorded bermuda scattered power outages affected hundreds residents tree branches debris fell roads street pole toppled hamilton canada utc september tropical storm watch issued southward stones cove newfoundland simultaneously hurricane watch effect stones cove utc september tropical storm watches discontinued time tropical storm warning implemented late september watches warnings discontinued precaution town declared state emergency tropical cyclone produced inches rain nova scotia peaking inches rainfall likely contributed ongoing flooding areas nova scotia similarly inches precipitation reported newfoundland peak total inches localized flooding left roads bridges impassable briefly isolated port mainland newfoundland winds mph ripped roofs destroyed trees left homes power particularly peninsula southeast portion newfoundland cove peninsula storm destroyed partially built house damaged incomplete homes neighborhood streets closed crews cleaned scattered debris portion campus closed glass pedestrian walk later remnants brought rainfall bring inches precipitation day period damage atlantic canada reached million million usd passing north lesser antilles generated rough surf leeward_islands puerto_rico combined remnants hurricane produced rip currents east coast florida mainly south additionally storm brought rip currents coastal delaware new_jersey september september | Hurricane Leslie (2012) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26425_HurricaneCindy(1959) | hurricane hurricane impacted carolinas mid-atlantic states new_england atlantic hurricane season storm season originated low pressure area associated cold located east northern florida low developed tropical depression july tracking north northeastward tropical storm day turned westward high pressure area positioned north intensified weak hurricane coast carolinas july early july landfall near south_carolina curved northeast fall line tropical depression entered atlantic july quickly tropical storm began faster july passed weather systems helped storm maintain intensity transitioned extratropical cyclone july neared canadian maritime provinces overall structural damage minimal driver killed georgetown south_carolina fallen tree indirect deaths caused poor road conditions wrought storm new_england areas experienced heavy rains thousand people evacuated broken tree limbs shattered windows power outages little damage occurred brought total tornadoes caused minor damage north_carolina heaviest rainfall occurred north central south_carolina rainfall amounted inches tides ranged feet normal coast drought like conditions present carolinas time rainfall produced area beneficial extratropical cyclone produced heavy rains strong winds sunk ship damage caused estimated usd meteorological history origins attributed deepening low pressure area tracked great lakes related cold traveled southeastward stationary atlantic extending northern florida bermuda july spawned separate cut cold core low coast carolinas complex scenario resulted formation tropical depression later day slowly north northeastward tropical cyclones origin typically remain small size evolve slowly complied pattern convection began increase july supported basis showers observed north depression anticyclone large mass air rotating clockwise intensified depression vicinity resulting pressure gradient increasing winds north center depression depression intensified tropical storm early july reconnaissance flight storm late afternoon observed maximum sustained winds mph minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg began curve westward late july reached peak intensity minimum central pressure mbar hpa inhg drifted west early july result surface high north steady intensification continued day storm attained hurricane status morning july approximately utc july hurricane landfall near south_carolina shortly began curving northwestward fall line eventually weakened tropical depression depression abruptly turned east northeast north_carolina afternoon hours july began accelerate curved slightly northeast eventually regained tropical storm status late july emerged atlantic southern fringe near mouth chesapeake_bay approximately utc july rapidly traveled northeastward day passed near mid morning july series passed near storm producing high level outflow helped maintain intensity later july moved ashore new_brunswick landfall following day storm subsequently moved quebec transitioned extratropical cyclone preparations impact prompted hurricane watch gale warnings areas extending cape_hatteras north_carolina charleston south_carolina hurricane warning areas georgetown south_carolina july preliminary alert issued naval marine areas carolinas norfolk virginia special forecasts weather_bureau office columbia south_carolina activated radio utc july thousand people evacuated areas south_carolina including sullivan island issuance emergency flood forecast columbia south_carolina occurred result highest rainfall total measured inches south_carolina unofficial sources east columbia south_carolina measured rainfall totals inches tides ranged feet normal total tornadoes reported association direct death caused addition indirect deaths little damage attributed hurricane downed tree limbs broken windows damage estimated usd south_carolina driver killed georgetown route fallen tree main street georgetown topped banks resulting flooding impacted business area georgetown tides feet normal point landfall tides approximately feet normal sullivan island people normal population approximately chose evacuate strong winds accompanied snapped tree limbs shattered windows damaged roofs knocked power charleston little damage wrought points state measured inches rainfall including columbia charleston river rose dramatically near columbia hurricane rainfall totaled inches reliable unofficial sources state figure inches thousand sought safety red_cross shelters schools weather_bureau announced safe charleston return homes shortly storm came ashore rainfall produced beneficial drought stricken regions albeit provide significant relief moved inland tornadoes touched north_carolina virginia maryland outer bands storm tornado observed near head utc july second observed minutes later tornadoes caused minimal damage damaged buildings second uprooted trees toppled power poles addition noted offshore north_carolina near mid morning july near ferry damage reported prior storm landfall carolinas tides wilmington north_carolina feet normal tides near level areas southern fringes north_carolina new_england indirect deaths resulted traffic accidents highways result slippery conditions roads wrought rains boston inches rainfall measured inches fell cities new_jersey maine tides foot feet normal rainfall mid-atlantic peaked inches new_jersey rainfall new_england peaked inches lake connecticut rainfall recorded georgia delaware pennsylvania new_york connecticut rhode_island vermont new_hampshire maine impacts canada occurred hurricane transitioned extratropical cyclone brought strong winds coast nova scotia small vessels sought safety ship sank near people board later rescued damage reported island new_brunswick inches rainfall produced damage known reported | Hurricane Cindy (1959) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26594_HurricaneJanet | hurricane hurricane powerful tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season strongest atlantic hurricanes record eleventh tropical storm ninth hurricane fifth major hurricane year formed tropical wave east lesser antilles september moving westward caribbean_sea fluctuated intensity generally strengthened reaching peak intensity category hurricane winds mph intense hurricane later landfall intensity near mexico september weakening yucatán_peninsula moved slightly strengthened making final landfall near veracruz september quickly weakened mexico mountainous terrain dissipating september developmental stages caused million damage deaths barbados central caribbean_sea reconnaissance aircraft flew storm lost crew members believed perished remains loss occurred association atlantic hurricane category landfall yucatán_peninsula caused severe devastation areas british honduras buildings mexico remained intact storm estimated deaths occurred mexican state second landfall near veracruz significant river flooding ensued effects caused earlier month floods left thousands people stranded killed people area leading largest mexican relief operation executed united_states landfall category hurricane yucatán_peninsula recorded instance storm intensity atlantic landfall continental mainland prior category intensity known taken place islands minimum barometric pressure recorded time second lowest recorded pressure land associated tropical cyclone atlantic labor day hurricane deaths attributed hurricane million damages later retired atlantic list tropical cyclone names significance scientific research community meteorological history weak tropical disturbance reported east lesser antilles early september speculated disturbance originated tropical wave near cape_verde weather_bureau considered system weak detected lack reports islands utc september located east southeast martinique disturbance sufficiently organized weather_bureau classify tropical storm tenth named storm season classification quickly intensified moved west september attained hurricane strength proceeded rapidly intensify moved westward windward_islands utc day attained category hurricane strength maximum sustained winds mph intensification shortly utc september eye passed barbados reconnaissance flight hurricane discovered hurricane eye measured diameter gale force winds extending away center circulation flight reported minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg passing islands morning hours september entered area unfavorable conditions eastern caribbean_sea result hurricane disorganized winds weakening mph utc september reconnaissance plane entered hurricane early september reporting lack organization noting center circulation weak rainbands hurricane began favorable conditions regaining major hurricane strength utc september subsequently category hurricane intensity day central caribbean_sea slightly larger moving windward_islands gale force winds extending center september remaining category hurricane moved westward caribbean reconnaissance flight mission night september indicated strong rainbands frequent lightning strikes defined eye evidence storm rapidly intensifying neared yucatán_peninsula september began accelerating forward speed reconnaissance flight lost making penetration hurricane eye flight early september reported minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg winds excess mph large hurricane estimated intensified category hurricane intensity highest rating modern day saffir simpson hurricane scale utc september western caribbean_sea continued intensify eventually reaching peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph gale force winds having expanded away center hurricane maintained peak intensity passed making landfall extreme southern mexico east mexico city indicated minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg eye time second lowest pressure recorded land atlantic hurricane labor day hurricane later surpassed hurricanes dean gilbert landfall yucatán_peninsula category hurricanes land considerably weakened category hurricane winds mph crossing yucatán_peninsula forward speed mph hurricane emerged utc september weakened hurricane marginally intensified crossed bay secondary peak intensity mph minimum central pressure mbar hpa inhg eventually final landfall north city veracruz utc september category hurricane moving inland hurricane quickly disorganized highly mountainous terrain mexico result weather_bureau issued advisory weakening system degenerated tropical storm strength september later dissipated central mexico utc day remnant circulation contributed development disturbed area weather western coast mexico subsequently develop tropical storm october preparations formation east windward_islands weather_bureau office san_juan puerto_rico advised small craft remain port vessels path developing storm exercise caution reconnaissance flight reported stronger winds initially suggested hurricane warnings issued utc september entirety lesser antilles including barbados storm warnings issued islands windward_islands south excluding warnings antilles remained effect utc september shortly warnings lowered windward_islands storm warnings issued abc islands venezuela utc september passed north islands storm warnings lifted morning september weather_bureau later warned interests jamaica issue hurricane related warnings island yucatán_peninsula mexico weather_bureau began areas central_america utc september advising people areas northeast nicaragua honduras measures vessels small craft south cabo began accelerating west northwest advisories warned areas british honduras hurricane related impacts official warnings issued areas central_america advisories published weather_bureau cautioned interests hurricane path landfall evacuations took place coastal towns oncoming storm people evacuated inland shelters hurricane moved yucatán_peninsula entered bay weather_bureau alerted areas storm path western mexico gulf_coast time expected landfall veracruz areas warned storm potential flooding coastal impacts weather_bureau advised small craft south port connor texas remain port potentially affected areas stopped hurricane landfall impact existence areas lesser antilles abc islands central_america affected million damages deaths caused hurricane large number deaths damage caused helped atlantic hurricane season deadliest hurricane season documented comprehensive record statistics began lesser antilles small rapidly intensifying hurricane passed south barbados september hurricane strike island years islands hurricane maximum sustained winds south island estimated mph strong winds knocked communication lines preventing officials accurately casualties island communications maintained commercial cable companies amateur radio electric power later restored allowing newspapers publish information storm sugar cane island country main source revenue severely damaged losses estimated excess million poorly constructed dwellings blown apart strong winds estimated homes damaged hurricane destroyed buildings trees blocked highways airport forced close heavy rains peaked storm surge swept away low lying houses coast estimated people left homeless hurricane property damage barbados estimated million people killed september passed directly killing people island chain airport covered debris strong winds people killed small town adjacent airport strong winds reported destroyed docks warehouses hotel houses government offices torn bridges island interior regions collapsed crops sustained heavy damage estimated plantations destroyed nearly island banana crops ships grounded local harbor waterfront region debris scattered pier collapsed destroyed suffered significant coastal damage million damages estimated farther south church storm shelter collapsed killing people hurricane abc islands strong winds passed north september gusts peaked mph trees damage outside trees primarily insignificant piers destroyed island coastal boulevard damaged beach facilities suffered considerable damage harbor entrance damaged september hurricane hunter neptune aircraft led lieutenant commander sent investigate time category hurricane south jamaica penetration hurricane eyewall altitude final transmission received reconnaissance flight presumably crashed caribbean_sea people board including crew members journalists killed following loss plane extensive search rescue operation took place large area caribbean_sea personnel involved search returning results exact cause crash remains unknown speculated plane gave incorrect reading low surrounding barometric pressure hurricane reconnaissance flights lost operations began remains known loss reconnaissance aircraft result hurricane atlantic basin occurring result pacific yucatán_peninsula approached yucatán_peninsula passed north honduras category hurricane september hurricane caused rough seas strong winds uprooted trees gusts exceeded estimated mph officials islands took shelter navy building deaths reported destroyed buildings islands requested food supplies people island storm passed passing landfall yucatán_peninsula town mexico utc september time winds mph hurricane force winds reported hours preceding hurricane landfall numerous pressure readings mbar hpa inhg roads crops peninsula sustained heavy damage strong winds flattened port infrastructure house remained intact storm passage people killed port population mexico devastated buildings left standing storm surge pushed water depth feet inland despite peninsula protecting city open ocean death toll remains uncertain bodies recovered city unknown found additional people city left homeless hurricane forced sleep open overnight federal relief agencies previously providing service areas affected earlier year western areas ordered extend relief operations yucatán_peninsula hurricane estimated caused million damages deaths region affected british honduras making landfall near border mexico colony districts containing population time experienced severe devastation strong hurricane winds knocked damaged numerous trees british honduras particularly estimated trees damaged especially trees hurricane caused extensive damage crops estimated million damages fruit trees sugar cane crops suffered damage sugar cane expected decrease yield damage sustained storm crops livestock experienced significant losses lesser extent hurricane affected offshore similar orange walk districts corn trees experienced severe damage crop south landfall people homeless people killed buildings town destroyed communications knocked strong winds based average home cost estimated property damage homes totaled flattened strong winds farther south winds peaked mph damage reported british honduras hurricane effects deadly northern portions colony storm killed people caused million damages shrimp boat sunken strong waves generated suffered engine failures stranded ship heavily damaged hurricane strong winds bay broke lines ship crewmen evacuated boat sunk later rescued brought tampa florida coast tides reported average farther north texas coast tides average blocking beach roads near final landfall mexican state veracruz cities veracruz category hurricane utc september communications cut strong winds hurricane strong winds caused relief plane crash causing deaths heavy rains area added floods caused hurricanes earlier year resulting flood reported weather_bureau office new_orleans worst natural disasters mexican history rain reported floods contributed localized fever outbreak causing people evacuate city prevent spreading diseases additional people cared concentration centers located south landfall areas veracruz inundated strong storm surge including city main streets port operations railroad stretching texas mexico_city stopped having reopened farther inland dissipated mountainous central mexico storm dropped torrential rainfall basins water levels remained flood stage weeks river flooded neighborhoods forcing cables stretched roads prevent people swept away small boats sent monitor streets according sources people died floods thousands stranded city inundated rains caused landslide killing people heavy rains impacted previously affected tropical cyclones earlier year overflowed forcing people town evacuate farther north cotton crops damaged estimated million damages combined property damage mexico estimated total million nearly half government national budget official damage fatality estimates people injured people homeless mexican mainland aftermath lesser antilles passed barbados island declared state emergency relief workers barbados helped clean debris scattered strong winds highways local government requests food construction materials extensive damaged caused island low income households led passage housing act created responsible acquisition lands houses built stronger permanent materials thought minimize maintenance costs hurricane related damage newly founded organization quickly worked rebuild homes hurricane struck island governor issued emergency order food aftermath food water shortage resulted united_states destroyer british frigate sent bring relief supplies ships departing jamaica trinidad island help send supplies british government later announced send relief crown agents red_cross delivered relief supplies barbados included aluminum sheets portable electric generators british honduras mexico relief reconstruction measures enacted beginning september large scale reconstruction program initiated government help rebuild villages government declared state emergency belize administrative districts including ban liquor sales temporary communication lines rebuilt initially allowed official communications affected areas severity damage built help deliver relief city efficiently food depots louisville orange walk town tasked distributing food potential widespread disease following devastation wrought forced widespread initiative fever affected areas jamaican government sent colony relief funds british government sent affected areas affected islands caribbean united_states sent cargo ship uss supplied colony relief materials million grant given land surveyor plan reconstruct township relief plane sent mexico deliver food relief supplies struck region areas previously affected earlier year federal relief agencies ordered extend relief operations yucatán_peninsula crossing bay making landfall near veracruz relief measures implemented western gulf_coast mexico commercial private planes helicopters sent bring relief supplies refugees united_states initiated largest relief campaign staged mexico time government relief agencies including participated relief efforts united_states_air_force united_states_army began joint relief operation send relief supplies area beginning deployment commando october military transport aircraft united_states_air_force sent texas provide food clothing sent boeing miami florida evacuate victims helicopters sent uss transfer food medical supplies light aircraft carrier ships aided delivering supplies including uss deployed helicopters assist relief efforts october people estimated rescued area food clothing materials estimated delivered air_force city shots administered measure president died heart helping relief efforts large destruction retired weather_bureau seventh atlantic tropical cyclone retired fourth retired | Hurricane Janet | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26599_TropicalStormHarvey(1999) | tropical storm harvey moderately strong tropical storm caused flooding south florida atlantic hurricane season tenth tropical cyclone eighth named storm season harvey developed tropical wave gulf_of_mexico september forming system gradually intensified tropical storm early september rest duration harvey slowly intensified headed eastward late september harvey landfall southwest florida winds mph harvey emerged atlantic early september absorbed extratropical cyclone remnants dissipating harvey caused minor flooding south florida light relatively heavy rainfall portion state houses businesses southern florida flooded sporadic reports tropical storm force winds state tornadoes damage estimates florida reached million usd rest united_states impact limited confined light rainfall georgia north_carolina south_carolina heavy rainfall reported atlantic_canada harvey tropical cyclone record country significant flooding especially roads houses reported heavy rainfall damage atlantic_canada totalled million dollars meteorological history tropical wave emerged west coast africa late september entered atlantic_ocean system westward unable organize influence outflow hurricane floyd floyd moved northward system began developing convection traversed caribbean_sea september disturbance transitioned broad area low pressure tracking northwestward western caribbean_sea days low continued intensify entered southern gulf_of_mexico thunderstorm activity continued increase association weather system recorded sustained winds mph utc september system finally developed located approximately miles west southwest florida national_hurricane_center initiated advisories depression approximately hours later designation depression relatively weak disorganized number factors strengthening expected gradual outflow cyclone improved day september drifted northward utc september depression upgraded eighth named storm season based surface observations reports hurricane_hunters shortly storm nearly stationary slowly beginning turn eastward harvey remained disorganized persistent wind shear despite strong wind shear cyclone managed reach peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg late september early september harvey accelerated slightly turned southeastward center storm poorly defined time located northwest main area thunderstorm activity convection strong nature later day storm curved east approaching florida utc september harvey landfall near florida sustained winds mph storm accelerated quickly merged developing storm coast south_carolina utc september remnants harvey later day environment canada reported system crossed newfoundland dissipating september preparations early september tropical storm watch issued west coast florida mouth upgraded tropical storm warning hurricane watch day tropical storm watches posted state atlantic coast north near tropical storm watch later warning issued northwestern bahamas advisories amended times discontinued september september advance storm public schools private schools closed mandatory evacuations ordered multiple shelters opened schools churches government offices shut anticipation harvey onslaught counties issued state emergency residents prepared individually example securing boats lawn furniture free sand available general public inmates filled bags physically unable officials lake began lowering water level help avoid flooding threat storm forced cancellation local football programs impact florida dropped moderate heavy rainfall florida highest amounts concentrated near landfall location precipitation peaked inches naples inches rain southern caused minor flooding homes businesses lying areas route storm surge light tides ranging feet normal levy citrus counties highest tide recorded feet normal tidal flooding occurred runway county airport inundated coastal flooding caused major street flooding water entered homes buildings cars locations east_coast florida reported high tides storm surge feet foot reported key respectively minor coastal flooding reported including florida keys state road closed result surge combined increased wave action produce light beach erosion coast storm spawned tornadoes counties tore roof house highest sustained wind speed mph recorded turkey point nuclear generating station strongest wind gust mph coast strong winds florida keys downed trees minimal damage occurred overall damage florida totaled approximately million usd million usd canada nova scotia nova scotia remnants harvey dropped torrential amounts rainfall peaking inches oxford result system ranked known tropical cyclone remnants canada locations reported heavy lesser amounts precipitation including inches inches inches inches halifax province widespread flooding countless road numerous flooded notably portion inundated water major road closed overflowed street closed sewer nearby washed away leaving feet feet hole road additionally bridge collapsed near oxford damage roads cost million repair flooding damage reported infrastructure roads rivers overflowed oxford flooded included hardware store dozens homes senior citizens living complex evacuated sustained approximately flood damage schools canceled afternoon classes september canning area people left power electricity lost woman required rescue van swollen tractor trailer loaded lumber went road damage nova scotia likely exceeded million new_brunswick new_brunswick flooding occurred province rainfall totals province include inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches result roads flooded streets closed street inundated water addition causeway connecting closed flood waters local state emergency declared numerous washed roads route travelers rescued senior citizens car soon sank ditch train service rail temporarily suspended tracks washed near damage province new_brunswick came million dollars canada strong winds reported gusts reaching mph rainfall relatively heavy peak inches location precipitation totals reached inches potato fields inundated water minimal damage occurred crop roads closed flooding water entered mechanical room telephone electrical local intermediate school road infrastructure affected bridge slightly longer feet washed away restrictions imposed use confederation bridge height storm adverse conditions prevented northumberland ferry docking causing return nova scotia rainfall newfoundland peaked inches damage province strong winds sustained wind speed mph gust nearly mph reported strong winds left people electricity knocked traffic lights snapped uprooted trees province main land newfoundland rainfall inches owned left disabled fire board shut vessel engines ship encountered seas gulf_of_mexico engines taking path storm having initially planned return tampa ship provided meteorological reports storm evaluate winds bahamas harvey caused flooding low lying areas islands georgia state reported rainfall totals reach inches peak inches precipitation amounts similar south_carolina peaking inches rainfall slightly heavier north_carolina areas experiencing inches | Tropical Storm Harvey (1999) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26655_HurricaneArlene(1987) | hurricane named storm longest lived tropical cyclone atlantic hurricane season forming area low pressure associated decaying frontal system north_carolina coastline tracked general eastward direction atlantic_ocean taking erratic track curves august storm brushed bermuda weak tropical storm continuing sea august storm briefly stalled hurricane days later early august storm transitioned extratropical cyclone far north atlantic curving southeast dissipating near august bermuda produced winds mph waves little damage resulted storm offshore blind man undertaking challenge blind man cross atlantic encountered rough seas high winds storm causing damages ship day span august remnants system produced heavy rains portions western_europe meteorological history originated area low pressure associated decaying frontal system north_carolina coastline august tracking southeast gradual loop system slowly increased organization intensity august low neared bahamas remained disorganized following day located national_hurricane_center nhc upgraded system tropical depression season based appearance satellite imagery depression august forward movement storm shifted northwest response approaching trough elongated subtropical ridge south depression intensified tropical storm utc august operationally upgraded reconnaissance mission hurricane hunters found flight level winds mph storm tracked bermuda trough low pressure atlantic_ocean august proximity trough prevented significant development utc center tracked north bermuda hours later ship near center storm reported mph winds disorganized presentation storm winds considered representative true intensity following days storm tracked low pressure systems august traveled southeast curving northeast august intensity storm continuously fluctuated period peaking mph low mph northeast movement followed passing short wave trough august forward motion storm increased trough august steering currents collapsed leading storm nearly hours period storm developed excellent outflow intensified operationally upgraded hurricane utc august based appearance eye feature satellite imagery post storm analysis indicated storm attain hurricane status utc august occurred days formation attaining hurricane status rapidly tracked northward strengthening area high pressure near azores shortly storm attained peak intensity winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa continuing rapidly northward hurricane began interact zone cold waters north atlantic resulted storm undergoing extratropical transition completed utc august extratropical remnants storm continued track periphery high pressure system turning southeast following day august storm increasingly disorganized hard satellite imagery storm finally dissipated utc coast portugal day preparations impact tropical tracked bermuda residents island advised precautions board homes followed issuance tropical storm advisory island august produced weather bermuda outer bands impacted region rainfall storm peaked blind sailor caught storm days trying blind man cross atlantic_ocean august encountered force storm seas mph winds battered foot sloop called eye opener trying dock bermuda forced docking bermuda cost sailor roughly damages storm august brushed bermuda producing torrential rains rough seas gusty winds center storm remained far offshore minor damage occurred island august extratropical remnants impacted spain bringing surpassing highest rainfall month august set remnant moisture continued mediterranean_sea produced heavy rains italy august | Hurricane Arlene (1987) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26678_TropicalStormChris(2006) | tropical storm chris tropical storm chris fourth tropical storm atlantic hurricane season forming july atlantic_ocean east leeward_islands tropical wave chris moved generally west northwest northern fringes caribbean islands chris relatively short lived storm reaching peak intensity winds mph august positioned north storm gradually weakened finally dissipating august near eastern cuba overall impact minimal amounting moderate amounts rainfall path deaths reported meteorological history tropical wave moved westward coast africa july initially convection persisted wave axis dry air greatly diminished convection july wind field remained defined continued westward deep convection increased days later northern end wave axis dvorak classifications began july response increase vertical depth organization convection july recorded change wind direction northeast west indicating small low pressure area formed convective organization rapidly increased turned northwest system developed tropical depression august located miles east southeast forecasters initially predicted wind shear upper level low prevent strengthening cause dissipation days depression continued organize deep convection continued develop near circulation despite moderate amounts wind shear system intensified tropical storm chris hours developing convection gradually consolidated system late 1st chris reached winds mph passing miles north northern leeward_islands structure chris continued improve symmetrical upper level eye feature developed early august outflow improved storm reached peak intensity mph shortly located miles east despite initial predictions chris intensifying hurricane ridge high pressure forced west northwestward upper level shear dissipated defined inner core storm chris started weaken early august strong wind shear chris detached deep convection low level circulation building ridge north turned storm west area drier air mid day 3rd circulation devoid convection miles deeper convection spread puerto_rico hispaniola late august deep convection developed center circulation persistent vertical shear weakened chris tropical depression august computer models predicting lesser amounts shear forecasters indicated possibility moderate strengthening gulf_of_mexico mph storm convection remained minimal chris degenerated remnant area low pressure late august late august convection increased remnants storm forecasters indicated potential slow development gulf_of_mexico marginally favorable conditions redevelopment occurred remnant circulation dissipated near havana cuba august preparations national_hurricane_center issued advisory tropical depression governments antigua issued tropical storm warning respective territories depression strengthened tropical storm chris tropical storm warnings issued cruise ships routed paths avoid storm representatives coordinated local emergency management officials determine preparation adequate hospital usage shelters sand bags august officials puerto_rico issued tropical storm warning island day approximately tourists evacuated islands august government bahamas issued hurricane watch turks islands islands response threat officials urged citizens stock hurricane supplies boat owners secured boats preparation storm response storm projected path gulf_of_mexico prices crude oil rose branch offices london natural gas prices rose considerably electronic trading august anticipation threat supply potential hurricane chris coupled high demand ongoing heat wave cited factors price new_orleans officials including mayor prepared possible evacuation city chris entered gulf_of_mexico hurricane evacuation plan included moving residents city worst case scenario intended avoid occurrence hurricane katrina year prior requested mobile recovery centers placed hospitals florida keys standby evacuation officials mississippi identified need assist evacuation process case possible landfall louisiana texas emergency operation centers monitored progress storm execute preparation action impact despite initial threat chris caused little impact overall damage chris minimal storm dropped light rainfall puerto_rico peaking inches rainfall storm caused overflow banks temporarily closed highway northeastern portion island rainfall reached inches portions hispaniola turks bahamas eastern cuba reached inches mountainous areas santo domingo dominican_republic heavy rainfall caused severe flooding reported inches rainfall chris people left temporarily homeless flooding entering households flooding left roads impassable near capital city resulted landslides flooding covered rice fields northeastern portion country issued flood warnings residents low lying areas near rivers northeast southeast portions country despite flooding overall damage minor casualties associated chris | Tropical Storm Chris (2006) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26747_HurricaneDanielle(1998) | hurricane hurricane resulted minor damage duration tropical cyclone late august early september fourth named storm second hurricane annual hurricane season originated tropical wave emerged western coast africa august tracking generally west northwestward disturbance initially disorganized favorable atmospheric conditions shower thunderstorm activity began consolidate low pressure center following series satellite intensity estimates system upgraded tropical depression pre dawn hours august tropical storm afternoon moving southern periphery azores high located northeastern atlantic quick intensification hurricane status occurred early august utc following day reached initial peak intensity mph category hurricane increased wind shear nearby trough development later day subsequently led slight weakening utc august despite continued unfavorable conditions reached second peak intensity equal weakening ensued late august addition days following low end category hurricane august forward speed slowed cyclone reached western periphery ridge steered atlantic existence began period intensification attained peak intensity category hurricane passing northwest bermuda weakened category hurricane strength final time intensified mph tropical cyclone cyclone passed increasingly cool sea surface temperatures zone began undergo extratropical transition utc september longer considered tropical cyclone despite retaining hurricane force winds days later remnants merged larger extratropical low indistinguishable tropical cyclone produced heavy rainfall puerto_rico lesser antilles leading flooding tropical storm force winds observed bermuda cyclone passed northwest island transition extratropical cyclone produced light rain led minor beach erosion newfoundland larger extratropical low merged system resulted large waves coast united_kingdom leading major beach erosion coastal flooding overall fatalities reported system caused estimated usd damage meteorological history origins hurricane trace tropical wave emerged western coast africa early august tracking west northwestward national_hurricane_center nhc began dvorak satellite intensity estimates later morning following consolidation convection shower thunderstorm activity near system center favorable atmospheric conditions led organization estimated disturbance intensified tropical depression utc august located roughly miles west southwest operationally national_hurricane_center initiated advisories utc noted depression verge tropical storm intensity depression upgraded tropical storm later august following increase organization satellite imagery cyclone moved northwestward southern periphery azores high began period rapid deepening eye distinguishable satellite imagery basis upgraded hurricane utc august time compact system tropical storm force winds spanning miles center nhc fairly certain storm continue west northwestward north south forecast track plausible influence upper level low west northwest nonetheless storm continued west northwest track utc august attained maximum sustained wind speed mph peak eye obscured southeasterly vertical wind shear increased late august national_hurricane_center indicate weakening instead predicted reach winds mph late august early august united_states_air_force reconnaissance aircraft flight reported surface winds mph post analysis indicates intensity storm storm briefly strengthened slightly august reaching maximum sustained wind speed mph second time utc vertical wind shear persisted soon began weaken later august national_hurricane_center predicted storm travel periphery anticyclone centered east bermuda storm away east_coast united_states despite apparently favorable environment continued slowly weaken forecast decreasing wind shear initially additionally hurricane roughly week earlier contributed decrease strength storm weakened reconnaissance aircraft observations august concluded structure improved compared previous day early august weakened extent minimal hurricane maximum winds mph time august national_hurricane_center noted soon leave track left likely lead intensification possibility strengthening increased predictions showed gradual intensification early august increase sustained winds decrease barometric pressure miles wide eye observed reconnaissance aircraft suggested beginning intensify august anticyclone near bermuda caused curve northeastward away east_coast united_states later day significant increase intensity led storm reach maximum sustained wind speed mph september significant uncertainty future intensity trough located northeast storm enhance outflow causing strengthening increase wind shear resulting weakening utc september predicted strengthen slightly weakening extratropical september hours later reached maximum sustained wind speed mph fourth final time early september storm weakened downgraded category hurricane utc september reached minimum barometric pressure hpa inhg sustained winds mph time late utc september satellite imagery indicated retaining tropical characteristics national_hurricane_center forecast weakening extratropical transition instead mentioned possibility strengthening late september final advisory issued transitioning storm officially transitioned extratropical cyclone utc september according post season report nhc located east southeast newfoundland remnants traversed east eventually northeastward atlantic_ocean produced rough seas british isles september merging extratropical low pressure area north ireland september preparations impact shortly formation considered potential threat lesser antilles national_hurricane_center noting left track bring closer leeward_islands bypassed far north lesser antilles prevent tropical storm hurricane watches warnings days later storm considered possible threat florida local newspapers national_hurricane_center accurately predicted united_states mainland advance utc september time situated northeast bahamas tropical storm warning issued bermuda later cancelled passed northwest island outer bands produced heavy rainfall puerto_rico causing street flooding landslides streams overflowed banks causing additional flooding neighborhood house damaged wall collapsed losses puerto_rico totaled approximately usd ripped artificial reef composed tires offshore north_carolina late august washed numerous loose tires ashore especially result governor north_carolina requested prison labor national_guard clean beaches instead resulting erosion aftermath farther coast led mile increase sand new_jersey coastline bermuda sustained winds mph gust mph reported september wave heights reached high feet light rainfall newfoundland storm caused impact canada american attempting woman solo row atlantic_ocean encountered rough seas storm remnants september sent distress signal rescued independent spirit later day passing near british isles september extratropical storm produced severe sea conditions western isles major beach erosion observed people required rescuing coastal portions cornwall evacuated high waves inundated homes terrain police vehicle sea rogue wave isles year old boy father trapped sea cave north coast cornwall rough surf men isolated location boat capsized eventually rescued helicopter near entrance sea cave west sands park near families evacuated higher ground yacht filled people ran aground near required rescuing flash flooding reported wiltshire especially city numerous motorists left stranded inundated streets water entered homes store fire station cooper tyre factory | Hurricane Danielle (1998) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26845_TropicalDepressionTwo(2010) | tropical depression tropical depression short lived tropical cyclone impacted portions texas mexico highly active atlantic hurricane season formed tropical wave emerged western coast africa crossed atlantic_ocean development entering western gulf_of_mexico depression encountered environment tropical cyclone development designated tropical depression utc july intensification tropical storm initially anticipated national_hurricane_center nhc proximity land depression failed attain status landfall texas remnant low july dissipating following day system weak intensity reports damage inflicted winds texas mexico cyclone bring minimal rainfall totals northern mexico area severely affected hurricane alex week previous meteorological history origins tropical depression traced disorganized tropical wave noted nhc june moved western coast africa atlantic_ocean moving west wave showed signs organization july entered western caribbean_sea hours followed continued nhc subsequently increased disturbance chance developing tropical cyclone defined surface circulation form result wave movement system lost organization system remained disorganized traversed peninsula eventually emerged gulf_of_mexico july situated water wave able gradually develop moved northwesterly direction following reconnaissance mission nhc noted tropical weather outlook high chance system developing tropical cyclone hours early july additional data hurricane hunters indicated system developed closed circulation nhc classified tropical depression utc making second hurricane season time system situated roughly southeast texas time depression attained peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg tropical depression anticipated intensify tropical storm making landfall mexico depression failed gain strength moving inland following reconnaissance mission utc hurricane_hunters found winds near tropical storm intensity land based observations support depression classified tropical storm later day depression landfall texas utc winds mph tropical depression weakened slightly moving near texas mexico border nhc discontinued advisories system nhc ceased monitoring tropical depression issued advisories dissipated early july northern mexico preparations impact immediately tropical depression classified tropical storm warning issued state texas covering coastline northern mouth addition tropical storm warning issued government mexico stretching northward mouth subsequent coastal flooding flash flood warnings issued local national_weather_service offices southern eastern texas nhc predicted rain locally issued mexican states officials warned people potential heavy rains flooding landslides raised red alert highest level scale portions noted extreme caution necessary areas texas mexico border tropical depression landfall texas tropical storm warnings associated storm discontinued making landfall texas mexico border depression produced storm surge flooded storm damage minimal funnel clouds reported relation depression near near victoria nhc issued final advisory tropical depression began monitor system recording minimal rainfall southern eastern texas tropical depression dissipated moved inland advisories indicated eastern southern texas experienced rainfall exception rainfall associated tropical depression texas peaked adjacent city victoria rainfall inside city victoria measured victoria regional airport reported precipitation victoria regional airport tropical depression contributed localized flooding southern texas northeastern mexico adding rain caused hurricane alex south mexico relatively little rain fell relation depression recorded rainfall roughly hours system passed region resulting floods alex depression caused nearly million losses region | Tropical Depression Two (2010) | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
26877_September1948Floridahurricane | september florida hurricane september florida hurricane intense tropical cyclone landfall state labor day hurricane fourth hurricane major hurricane season storm developed tropical wave caribbean_sea september early day system strengthened hurricane moving westward curved northwestward continued september system turned northward later day landfall cuba category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale landfall occurred cuba early day south severe destruction reported island winds mph observed havana buildings destroyed deaths occurred damage totaled million usd sources estimate million dollars emerging september storm resumed intensification striking near key florida winds mph early september system peaked category hurricane maximum sustained winds mph shortly landfall occurred near florida intensity severe damage reported state strong winds storm considered worst florida keys hurricane state homes severely damage destroyed businesses demolished suffered impact florida fatalities approximately million usd damage half inflicted crops storm rapidly weakened crossing state emerged atlantic_ocean category hurricane later september slight fluctuations intensity occurred hurricane extratropical early september located northwest bermuda meteorological history tropical wave elongated trough low pressure detected moving leeward_islands september system acquired circulation situated jamaica september tropical storm developed utc initial sustained winds mph storm quickly intensified heading westward category hurricane modern day saffir simpson hurricane wind scale early september later day storm strengthened category hurricane category hurricane hours hurricane turned northward september landfall cuba winds mph utc storm continuing northward landfall cuba utc following day near emerging straits florida early september hurricane weakened somewhat minimal category hurricane moving cuba hurricane slightly september making landfall near florida utc sustained winds mph time storm eye diameter deepened category hurricane early september utc system attained peak intensity maximum sustained wind speed mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg simultaneously struck near florida storm barometric pressure time intense tropical cyclone landfall florida labor day hurricane locations reported eye leading time suggest storm multiple dry air pockets existed rainbands hurricane rapidly weakened moving northeastward state category hurricane emerging atlantic_ocean near late september slight intensification occurred following day storm moderate category hurricane utc nonetheless began losing tropical characteristics transitioning extratropical cyclone early september located miles northwest bermuda remnants accelerated east northeastward continued weaken dissipating hundreds miles east newfoundland september preparations impact offshore grand british steamer people aboard encountered hurricane september ship ran aground seas rough hell safely rescued united_states_coast_guard september strong winds reported cuba sustained winds mph observed havana damage particularly severe city buildings destroyed damage island totaled million dollars sources reporting million deaths injuries cuba preparation storm opened shelters collectively occupied people officials prepared trains fort pierce evacuate residents living lake residents area sought higher ground refused evacuate trains strong winds florida sustained wind speed mph observed naval air station key west blew away commercial private aircraft destroyed winds homes businesses nearby tides reached mean low water hurricane considered worst rain fell homestead tornado destroyed farmhouse overturned truck deaths occurred miami woman broken wire man presumably blown story building tides city reached mean low water causing smashing large breakers small crafts shore piers neighborhood docking facilities piers severely damaged strong winds downed palm trees streets park road bridge washed away additionally heavy rainfall caused flooding precipitation areas average rainfall observed inundated water submerged days pasture lands flooded drowning cattle prompting massive evacuation higher ground widespread damage crops particularly citrus tropical fruits reported east coast florida far north florida total homes destroyed severely damaged buildings demolished suffered impact deaths reported florida additionally injuries requiring overall damage state totaled million million inflicted property million crops million electrical services roadway infrastructure including bridges | September 1948 Florida hurricane | Natural sciences | Earth science | Tropical cyclones: Atlantic |
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