National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Glossary, Privacy Policy [142], In the Azores, high winds downed trees, while rainfall left minor flooding on some islands. Tropical cyclones include depressions, storms and hurricanes. After peaking with sustained winds of 60 mph (97 km/h) on June 21, Cindy weakened slightly prior to making landfall in Louisiana just east of Sabine Pass on June 22. [140] Elsewhere, the storm produced tornadoes, light wind damage, and some localized flooding. The strongest winds were actually from, A major hurricane is a storm that ranks as Category 3 or higher on the, There is an undercount bias of zero to six tropical cyclones per year between 1851 and 1885 and zero to four per year between 1886 and 1910, due to the lack of modern observation techniques, see. By 12:00 UTC on September 18, Maria became a major hurricane upon reaching Category 3 status. (When a name is retired, it’s replaced by a new name.) Around that time, the storm began acquiring extratropical characteristics. [146], The storm produced heavy rainfall in the Cayman Islands, Cuba, Florida, and the Bahamas. [142] With approximately €68.7 million (US$81.1 million) in damage,[144] Ophelia was considered the worst storm in Ireland in 50 years. [36] A total of 10 deaths occurred and damage was estimated at $13.6 billion. [14] Early the next day, the system degenerated into a remnant low, which soon became extratropical. The names not retired from this list will be used again in the 2023 season. In addition, tropical Atlantic Ocean temperatures—previously below average in months prior to the start of the season—underwent rapid warming by late May, providing lower sea level pressures, weaker trade winds, increased mid-level moisture, and all-around a more conducive environment for above-average activity. [52], Bret was the earliest named storm to form in the Main Development Region on record. Most of the deaths from this season occurred from Maria. [51] The remnants later contributed to the formation of Hurricane Dora in the eastern Pacific. [84], Harvey originated from a tropical wave that emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on August 12. [4], The first forecast for the year was issued by TSR on December 13, 2016. The storm tied the record for the costliest tropical cyclone and broke the record for most rainfall dropped by a tropical cyclone in the United States, with extreme flooding in the Houston area. The strongest storm on the list was Hurricane Isabel in 2003, a category 5 hurricane with minimum pressure of 915 millibar (mbar). An Australian weatherman gave a storm the first female name and meteorologists in the military named the storms after their wives/girlfriends. [128] An eyewall replacement cycle that night led to the emergence of a larger eye surrounded by cold cloud tops, and by 12:00 UTC on September 27, Lee reached its peak intensity as a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 115 mph (185 km/h). [3] In addition, the numbering that a potential tropical cyclone receives would be retained for the rest of the hurricane season, meaning that the next tropical system would be designated with the following number, even though potential tropical cyclones do not qualify as tropical cyclones. Estimates place the damage caused by Harvey at $125 billion, which ties it with Hurricane Katrina as the costliest tropical cyclone on record. [96][97], In Turks and Caicos Islands, Irma wrought significant damage to structures and communication infrastructures. Check the list. [60], Late on July 15, the NHC highlighted a low-pressure trough over the central Atlantic as having the potential to develop into a tropical cyclone in the coming days. List I. [106] Jose also caused storm surge and minor wind damage in the United States from North Carolina northward. [36] The French territories of Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy combined suffered about $4.07 billion in damage and 11 fatalities. [122] After attaining winds of 90 mph (140 km/h), the storm weakened slightly due to moderate southeasterly wind shear. The names of four deadly hurricanes that slammed parts of the United States, Central America and the Caribbean last year are being retired. [88] In addition to the flooding, Harvey spawned several tornadoes around Houston. All ten of the season's hurricanes occurred in a row—the greatest number of consecutive hurricanes in the satellite era, and tied for the highest number of consecutive hurricanes ever observed in the Atlantic basin. Consequently, wind damage was generally minor. The extratropical low made landfall on the west coast of Ireland at Category 1-equivalent intensity later that day, several hours before striking northern Scotland. [79], Two people drowned due to strong rip currents produced by the hurricane: one in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the other in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The season officially began on June 1 and ended on November 30. [65] The next plane to investigate the cyclone a few hours later, however, found that the system's center had become less defined, and that sustained wind speeds had decreased to about 40 mph (64 km/h). Irma was previously used in 1978, and was used for the first and only time on the modern naming lists in 2017. [41] Maria was the deadliest hurricane in Dominica since the 1834 Padre Ruíz hurricane,[134] and the deadliest in Puerto Rico since the 1899 San Ciriaco hurricane. [36], A westward-moving tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa on August 31, organizing into Tropical Storm Jose over the open eastern Atlantic by 15:00 UTC on September 5. Lists of Atlantic hurricanes, or tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean, are organized by the properties of the hurricane or by the location most affected. In late August, Hurricane Harvey struck Texas and became the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States since Wilma in 2005 and the strongest since Charley in 2004. [70] The storm indirectly led to flooding in Miami and Miami Beach, where 6.97 in (177 mm) of rain fell in 3.5 hours, of which 2.17 in (55 mm) fell in just 30 minutes. Around 12:00 UTC on the following day, a tropical depression formed approximately 665 mi (1,070 km) east of Barbados. [72] However, its mid-level circulation remained intact and later contributed to the formation of Tropical Storm Jova in the Eastern Pacific early on August 12. 2011 (Pacific) The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was an extremely active tropical cyclone season and the costliest on record, with a damage total of at least $294.92 billion (USD). Most meteorological organizations rate the intensity of a storm by this figure, so the lower the minimum pressure of the storm, the more intense or "stronger" it is considered to be. By the following day, the interaction resulted in the formation of a low-pressure area. [65], In late July, a dissipating cold front extended into the northeastern Gulf of Mexico, where the NHC began forecasting the development of an area of low pressure over the next day on July 30. [23], The seasonal activity was reflected with an Accumulated Cyclone Energy index value of 225 units, the seventh-highest value on record in the Atlantic. After passing north of the Gulf Stream, the cyclone encountered colder ocean temperatures and increasing wind shear, causing it to weaken to a tropical storm by 12:00 UTC on September 19. [36] Harvey and Irma struck the continental United States as Category 4 hurricanes in the span of two weeks; this marks the first time the country has suffered two landfalls of such intensity during the same hurricane season. Because this system did not become a tropical cyclone, no GIS best track files will be produced. Hurricane Nate. Just 12 hours later, the cyclone became a Category 5 hurricane while nearing Dominica. tropical storm strength. Hurricanes for 2017 are named from the tropical storm they developed from. [44] However, Hurricane Irma produced the third-highest ACE value on record, 64.9 units. Up until recently, the list of names was decided and released by the National Hurricane Center (NHC). You gotta call them something, so here are the 2017 hurricane names. This led forecasters to raise their predicted totals, with some later anticipating that the season could be the most active since 2010. Nate accelerated north-northwestward due to strong deep-layer south-southeasterly flow, with the storm reaching the Gulf of Mexico by early on October 7. [65] The storm's overall appearance improved over subsequent hours up until around 00:00 UTC, as a central dense overcast, accompanied by significant clusters of lightning, became pronounced. Nate rapidly weakened to a tropical storm just 40 minutes later and then to a tropical depression late on October 8. [54], In mid-June, two tropical waves and an area of disturbed weather began merging over the western Caribbean Sea. [86] The storm gradually weakened, falling to tropical storm intensity around 18:00 UTC on August 26 as it drifted across southeastern Texas. The extratropical cyclone dissipated southwest of Ireland on September 30. [72] The cyclone weakened considerably while over the Yucatán Peninsula, however its satellite presentation remained well-defined, with the inner core tightening up considerably. Early the next day, the system re-strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane while curving northward around the edge of mid-level high over the western Atlantic. In the Greater Houston area, flooding damaged or destroyed more than 300,000 buildings and homes and about 500,000 cars. After crossing the North Sea, the low struck southern Norway on October 18 and promptly dissipated. [40] The island's electric grid was devastated, leaving all 3.4 million residents without power. [73] Later that day, Franklin emerged into the Bay of Campeche, and immediately began strengthening again, becoming a hurricane late on August 9. They also predicted an ACE index of around 101 units. The six lists above are used in rotation and re-cycled every six years, i.e., the 2019 list will be used again in 2025. Three fatalities were attributed to the cyclone, one in Alabama after a boy was struck by a log pushed by waves,[55] another in Texas due to drowning,[57] and a third in Tennessee after a motorist skidded off a road and crashed into a pole. By October 24, it began interacting with a Central American gyre while situated over the southwestern Caribbean. However, if you compare the names in the lists, you will see that Matthew and Otto will not be reused in 2022. The storm briefly weakened to a Category 4 by the time it reached the Caribbean, but re-strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane later on September 19. NAMES OF U.S. HURRICANES: ATLANTIC BASIN AND EASTERN NORTH-PACIFIC. Hurricane Katrina, near full-strength, as it barreled down on Louisiana, Aug. 28, 2005.. Katrina was later removed from the rotating list of hurricane names. Around 03:00 UTC on September 9, Katia made landfall near Tecolutla in Veracruz at minimal hurricane intensity. casualties and damages, and the post-analysis best track (six-hourly [93] In the former, about 90% of homes were damaged, with 60% of those being considered uninhabitable. [13] Career Opportunities, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Supplemental rainfall observations from Harvey are available. [110] Damage in the state reached approximately $337,000. List I is a list that usually supplies the names for a below average to normal season, due to being in line during El Niño.List I is made it as far down as the P named storm, which occurred in 2003, with the naming of Peter during that season. Three deaths were confirmed to have been related to the hurricane, with two from mudslides in Xalapa and one from being swept away by floodwaters Jalcomulco. It later made landfall in Puerto Rico as a high-end Category 4 hurricane with catastrophic effect. [143] As a result, more than 360,000 electrical customers lost power due to falling trees and power lines and poles. [24] Activity concluded with the formation of Tropical Storm Rina in early November,[43] though the season did not officially end until November 30. Jose then stalled offshore New England due to a mid-latitude ridge over Quebec. Turning sharply eastward on September 28, the cyclone weakened to a tropical storm around that time. After progressing into the southwestern Atlantic several days later, the wave encountered more favorable upper-level winds and began to show signs of organization. [92] The storm devastated several Leeward Islands. Philippe rapidly weakened and dissipated by 06:00 UTC the next day. After an increase in shower and thunderstorm activity later on, as well as the development of a well-defined circulation, the system was classified as Tropical Storm Bret while located about 185 mi (298 km) east-southeast of Trinidad at 18:00 UTC on June 19. [58], Early on June 29, the NHC began tracking a tropical wave embedded within a large envelope of deep moisture across the coastline of western Africa. However, they stressed on the uncertainty that the El Niño–Southern Oscillation could be in a warm-neutral phase or weak El Niño conditions by the peak of the season. [36] The storm's toll in the USVI included four deaths and about $2.4 billion in damage. Atlantic tropical cyclone name lists repeat every six years unless a storm is so severe that the Hurricane Committee votes to retire that name from future lists. Overall, damage from Cindy totaled less than $25 million. Extensive tree damage also occurred. each tropical cyclone, including synoptic history, meteorological statistics, Maria damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes in the Dominican Republic, where flooding and landslides isolated many communities. Despite an unfavorable environment, with ocean temperatures near 68 °F (20 °C) and moderate wind shear, convection coalesced near the center and allowed the subtropical depression to become fully tropical by 00:00 UTC on April 20. [24], September featured copious activity, with four hurricanes forming: Jose, Katia, Lee, and Maria,[37] the final of which became the tenth-most-intense Atlantic hurricane on record. Irma was previously used in 1978, and was used for the first and only time on the modern naming lists in 2017. On the same day, the United Kingdom Met Office (UKMO) released its forecast of a very slightly above-average season. [20] TSR lowered their forecast numbers on April 5, 2017, to 11 named storms, 4 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes, based on recent trends favoring the development of El Niño. The cyclone moved west-northwestward and strengthened into a hurricane around 18:00 UTC on September 17. The remnant low persisted for another day before dissipating over Missouri. Potential tropical cyclones are not included in this table. Get the latest Fox 4 Weather Hurricane Coverage here. Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to … They also stated that the season had the potential to be extremely active, possibly the most active since 2010. [26], At least 3,364 fatalities were recorded and damage totaled $294.92 billion,[27] cementing the 2017 season as the costliest in recorded history and the deadliest season since 2005. Deep convection formed in bands north and east of the center by 00:00 UTC, and gradually on April 19, leading to the formation of a subtropical depression. [39] With Maria becoming the first Category 5 hurricane on record to strike Dominica,[24] 2017 also became the only season other than 2007 to have at least two cyclones make landfall at Category 5 intensity. Bret intensified slightly further, peaking with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h) around 02:00 UTC the following day. After reaching an initial peak with winds of 115 mph (185 km/h), Irma fluctuated in intensity over the next few days due to a combination of drier air and eyewall replacement cycles. [36] Sint Maarteen received about $1.5 billion in damage and four deaths occurred there. [49] Additionally, unrelated to Arlene, Tropical Storm Adrian in the Eastern Pacific basin also formed before the corresponding hurricane season was set to officially begin, being the earliest-named storm in the Eastern Pacific proper. They are now maintained and updated througha strict procedure by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. The depression struggled to intensify due to a dry environment caused by a Saharan Air Layer to its east, causing the low-level circulation to weaken. Hurricane Names 2017 Eastern US. About 25 homes on the western end of Dauphin Island suffered severe damage from storm surge flooding, while several other homes experienced minor damage. The storm quickly weakened after moving inland and degenerated into a remnant low on June 23, dissipating over the Mid-Atlantic on the following day. [142], On October 16, a tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa and entered the Atlantic. In early September, Hurricane Irma became the first Category 5 hurricane to impact the northern Leeward Islands on record, later making landfall in the Florida Keys as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm quickly dissipated several hours later,[113] although its mid-level circulation remained intact and later spawned what would become Hurricane Otis in the Eastern Pacific. The disturbance became Tropical Storm Franklin at 00:00 UTC on August 7, about 85 mi (137 km) north-northeast of Cabo Gracias a Dios. 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