2000 Atlantic hurricane season

Hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean October 2024 Atl 2000 2000 Atlantic hurricane season summary.png June 7, 2000 October 29, 2000 Keith 120 939 1 19 15 8 3 119 1290 105 total 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Timeline of the 2000 Atlantic hurricane season 2000 Pacific typhoon season 2000 Pacific hurricane season 2000 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2000 Atlantic hurricane season was a fairly active hurricane season, but featured the latest first named storm in a hurricane season since 1992. The hurricane season officially began on June 1, and ended on November 30. It was slightly above average due to a La Niña weather pattern, although most of the storms were weak. The first cyclone, Tropical Depression One, developed in the southern Gulf of Mexico on June 7 and dissipated after an uneventful duration. However, it would be almost two months before the first named storm, Alberto, formed near Cape Verde; Alberto also dissipated with no effects on land. Several other tropical cyclones—Tropical Depression Two, Tropical Depression Four, Chris, Ernesto, Nadine, and an unnamed subtropical storm—did not impact land. Four additional storms—Tropical Depression Nine, Florence, Isaac, and Joyce—minimally affected land areas. The most significant storm of the season was Hurricane Keith, which caused extensive damage in Central America. After remaining nearly stationary offshore, Keith moved inland over the Yucatán Peninsula and later made a second landfall in Mexico at hurricane intensity. It caused $319 million (2000 USD) in damage and 40 fatalities, mostly in Belize. The precursor to Tropical Storm Leslie brought severe flooding to South Florida, which losses reaching $950 million (2000 USD). Hurricane Gordon and Tropical Storm Helene both caused moderate damage in the Southeastern United States, mainly in Florida. Tropical Storm Beryl caused minor damage in Mexico and Hurricane Debby resulted in less than $1 million (2000 USD) in damage in the Greater and Lesser Antilles. Hurricane Michael brought widespread effects to Atlantic Canada, though a specific damage toll is unknown. Of the tropical cyclones that made landfall in the United States, none were higher than tropical storm status at the time of landfall. Seasonal forecasts +Predictions of tropical activity in the 2000 seasonSourceDateNamedstormsHurricanesMajorhurricanesCSUAverage (1950–2000)9.65.92.3NOAAAverage1162CSUApril 7, 20001173CSUJune 7, 20001284CSUAugust 4, 20001173NOAAAugust 10, 20001173Actual activity1583 Forecasts of hurricane activity are issued before each hurricane season by noted hurricane expert Dr. William M. Gray and his associates at Colorado State University (CSU), and separately by forecasters with the U.S. Government's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). According to CSU, the average season between 1950 and 2000 had 9.6 tropical storms, 5.9 hurricanes, and 2.3 major hurricanes (storms exceeding Category 3 on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane scale). A normal season, as defined by NOAA, has 9 to 12 named storms, of which five to seven reach hurricane strength and one to three become major hurricanes.Philip J. Klotzbach William M. Gray December 8, 2006 Extended Range Forecast of Atlantic Seasonal Hurricane Activity and U.S. Landfall Strike Probability for 2007 Colorado State University July 1, 2012 http://hurricane.atmos.colostate.edu/forecasts/2006/dec2006/ https://web.archive.org/web/20061218105454/http://hurricane.atmos.colostate.edu/forecasts/2006/dec2006/ December 18, 2006 dead Climate Prediction Center Background Information: The North Atlantic Hurricane Season National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration August 8, 2008 July 1, 2012 http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/products/outlooks/background_information.shtml#NOAADEF https://web.archive.org/web/20100826053605/http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/products/outlooks/background_information.shtml#NOAADEF August 26, 2010 dead Noted hurricane expert Dr. William M. Gray on April 7 predicted eleven named storms, with eight reaching hurricane strength and three of the eight reaching Category 3 strength.William M. Gray Philip J. Klotzbach Christopher W. Landsea April 7, 2000 Extended Range Forecast of Atlantic Seasonal Hurricane Activity and U.S. Landfall Strike Probability for 2000 Colorado State University August 18, 2010 http://typhoon.atmos.colostate.edu/forecasts/2000/april2000/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110719175142/http://typhoon.atmos.colostate.edu/forecasts/2000/april2000/ July 19, 2011 The prediction issued on June 7 was similar, increasing the named storms to twelve, eight hurricanes, and four major hurricanes. On May 10, NOAA issued a season outlook, which gave the indication of an above-average season. According to NOAA, the global scale atmospheric circulation pattern which was taking place was conducive to an above-average hurricane season. However, La Niña was present it the Eastern Pacific, which was a factor in the activity in the season. NOAA issued a 75% chance of above average activity.Climate Prediction Center NOAA: 2000 Atlantic hurricane outlook May 10, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration January 26, 2008 http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlooks/hurricane2000/May/hurricane.html After the season started on June 1, CSU issued a mid-season forecast on August 4, which predicted 11 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. Six days after the CSU prediction, NOAA also released a mid-season outlook, forecasting exactly the same amount of activity, 11 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. With a 75% chance of above-average activity, there was an elevated risk of landfalling hurricanes.Climate Prediction Center NOAA: 2000 Atlantic hurricane outlook August 10, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration August 18, 2010 http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlooks/hurricane2000/August/hurricane.html https://web.archive.org/web/20100827094902/http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlooks/hurricane2000/August/hurricane.html August 27, 2010 live Seasonal summary thumb|right|Hurricanes Isaac and Joyce on September 27, 2000 The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 2000.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=uJpGAAAAIBAJ&pg=4947,1826205&dq=2000+hurricane+season&hl=en Hurricane forecast gets worse Paul Choiniere June 9, 2000 The Day July 7, 2012 It was an above average season in which 19 tropical cyclones formed. Fifteen depressions attained tropical storm status, and eight of these attained hurricane status. Three hurricanes further intensified into major hurricanes.http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib/lib1/nhclib/mwreviews/2000.pdf Atlantic Hurricane Season of 2000 James L. Franklin Lixion A. Avila Jack L. Beven Miles B. Lawrence Richard J. Pasch Stacy R. Stewart December 2001 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center November 14, 2011 The season was above average most likely because of an ongoing La Niña in the Pacific Ocean. Three hurricanes and two tropical storms made landfall during the season and caused 77 deaths and $1.2 billion in damage (2000 USD).http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL052000_Beryl.pdf Tropical Storm Beryl Tropical Cyclone Report Stacy R. Stewart November 14, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 1, 2013http://www.proteccioncivil.gob.mx/upLoad/Publicaciones/ised_2000.pdf Impacto socioeconómico de los principales desastres ocurridos en a la República Mexicana en el año 2000 Daniel Bitrán Bitrán Martín Jiménez Espinosa Héctor Eslava Morales Marco Antonio Salas Salinas María Teresa Vázquez Conde Lucía Guadalupe Matías Ramírez Krishna Susana Camacho Quintana Lorena Acosta Colsa November 2001 CENAPRED October 30, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080227010138/http://www.proteccioncivil.gob.mx/upLoad/Publicaciones/ised_2000.pdf February 27, 2008 Hurricane Florence and Isaac and Tropical Storm Leslie also caused damage and fatalities, though none of the three made landfall. The last storm of the season, an unnamed subtropical storm, dissipated on October 29, over a month before the official end of hurricane season on November 30.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=S81IAAAAIBAJ&pg=2458,3051546&dq=2000+hurricane+season&hl=en Fairly mild season left damage nonetheless November 29, 2000 Knight Ridder The Vindicator July 7, 2012 Tropical cyclogenesis first occurred in the month of June, with two tropical depressions developing in the Atlantic. However, no tropical cyclones developed in the month of July, the first phenomenon since 1993. In August, five tropical cyclones developed, most notably, Hurricane Alberto. September was more active, with seven named storms forming; that month featured Hurricane Keith, the strongest system of the 2000 Atlantic hurricane season. With seven named storms forming in September, this made it the most active September on record at the time. This record was surpassed two years later when eight storms formed in September. In addition, a quick succession of eight storms occurred in September, and lasted into early October. Six tropical cyclones existed in October and one additional subtropical storm developed in the last week of the month. Following an active October, no tropical cyclogenesis occurred in November, which is the final month of the season. A series of six high-latitude tropical cyclones affected Europe as an extratropical cyclone, contributing to high rainfall and events across the continent in September and October 2000. Clustering of Regional-Scale Extreme Precipitation Events in Southern Switzerland PDF https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/mwre/144/1/mwr-d-15-0205.1.pdf Monthly Weather Review 144 Yannick Barton Paraskevi Giannakaki Harald Vonwaldow Clément Chevalier Stephan Pfahl Olivia Martius 360 January 2016 The season's activity was reflected with an accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) rating of 119.Hurricane Research Division National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration March 2011 Atlantic basin Comparison of Original and Revised HURDAT July 23, 2011 http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/hurdat/Comparison_of_Original_and_Revised_HURDAT_mar11.html ACE is, broadly speaking, a measure of the power of the hurricane multiplied by the length of time it existed, so storms that last a long time, as well as particularly strong hurricanes, have high ACEs. ACE is only calculated for full advisories on tropical systems at or exceeding 34 kn mph km/h or tropical storm strength. Subtropical cyclones, including the unnamed storm as well as the initial stages of Florence, Leslie, and Michael, are excluded from the total.David Levinson August 20, 2008 2005 Atlantic Ocean Tropical Cyclones National Climatic Data Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 23, 2011 http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/research/2005/2005-atlantic-trop-cyclones.html December 1, 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20051201033336/http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/research/2005/2005-atlantic-trop-cyclones.html dead Systems Tropical Depression One Atl 01L 2000-06-08 1645Z.png 01L 2000 path.png June 7 June 8 25 1008 A tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa on May 23 and tracked westward across the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean.http://australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2000/summ0006.htm Monthly Global Tropical Cyclone Summary June 2000 Gary Padgett 2000 Australia Severe Weather October 20, 2011 The system had entered into the Gulf of Mexico on June 6.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL012000_One.pdf Tropical Depression One Tropical Cyclone Report Richard J. Pasch June 13, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center October 20, 2011 Another tropical wave merged with the system on June 7 and developed into a low-pressure area in the Gulf of Mexico. Later that day, the National Hurricane Center began classifying the system as Tropical Depression One. Though the depression was predicted to intensify into a tropical storm,http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0100.001.html Tropical Depression One Discussion Number 1 Lixion A. Avila June 7, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center October 20, 2011 strong wind shear produced by an upper-anticyclone prevented significant strengthening. The depression tracked slowly and erratically through the Gulf of Mexico. By late on June 8, a reconnaissance plane flight indicated that the depression had degenerated into a low-pressure area.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0100.005.html Tropical Depression One Discussion Number 5 Lixion A. Avila Stacy R. Stewart June 8, 2000 National Hurricane Center October 20, 2011 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The remnants of the depression produced gusty winds and light to moderate rainfall along the Gulf Coast of Mexico; some areas in the state of Tamaulipas reported precipitation amounts as high as 7.18 in.http://smn.cna.gob.mx/ciclones/tempo2000/atlantico/dt1/dt1.html Depresión Tropical N° 1 Servicio Meteorológico Nacional July 13, 2000 Centro Nacional de Previsión del Tiempo. October 27, 2011 es dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120426214358/http://smn.cna.gob.mx/ciclones/tempo2000/atlantico/dt1/dt1.html April 26, 2012 In addition, heavy precipitation was reported in south-central Texas. Tropical Depression Two Atl 02L 2000-06-23 1250Z.png 02L 2000 path.png June 23 June 25 30 1008 A tropical wave emerged off the coast of Africa and quickly developed into Tropical Depression Two on June 23.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL022000_Two.pdf Tropical Depression Two Tropical Cyclone Report Miles B. Lawrence July 1, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 1, 2013 Although it was well-organized, the National Hurricane Center did not initiate advisories on the depression until 1500 UTC on June 24,http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0200.001.html Tropical Depression Two Discussion Number 1 James L. Franklin June 24, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 1, 2013 since it operationally appeared that a surface circulation did not exist until then. However, the depression was less organized after the National Hurricane Center began advisories. Having formed at 19.8°W, it was one of the easternmost developing tropical cyclones in the month of June, even further east than Tropical Storm Ana in 1979 and Tropical Depression Two in 2003. Though light wind shear and marginally warm sea surface temperatures were in the path of the depression,http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0200.002.html Tropical Depression Two Discussion Number 2 James L. Franklin June 24, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 1, 2013 no significant intensification occurred as it tracked generally westward. The depression began encountering a stable air mass, and degenerated back into a tropical wave on June 25. Hurricane Alberto Atl Alberto 2000-08-12 1145Z.png Alberto 2000 path.png August 3 August 23 110 950 A well-developed tropical wave was observed in satellite imagery over central Africa on July 30. The system tracked westward and emerged into the Atlantic Ocean on August 3. Thereafter, the system rapidly organized, and developed into Tropical Depression Three at 1800 UTC that day. The depression moved west-northwestward and strengthened into Tropical Storm Alberto early on August 4. While briefly turning westward on August 6, Alberto reached hurricane status. It tracked west-northwestward, and by early the following day, the storm reached an initial peak with winds of 90 mph km/h on 5. Shortly thereafter, Alberto re-curved northwestward. Wind shear then increased, which caused Alberto to weaken to a tropical storm on August 9. However, it quickly re-strengthened, and early on August 10, Alberto was upgraded to a hurricane again. Due to a break in a subtropical ridge, Alberto gradually curved northward and north-northeastward between August 11 and 12. While turning northeastward, Alberto strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane, becoming the first major hurricane of the season. By 1200 UTC on August 12, Alberto attained its peak intensity with winds of 125 mph on 5.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL032000_Alberto.pdf Hurricane Alberto Tropical Cyclone Report Jack L. Beven December 8, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 1, 2013 Increasing upper-level westerlies caused Alberto to weaken as it moved east-northeastward, with the cyclone losing most of its convection. Early on August 14, Alberto was downgraded to a tropical storm. A westerly trough that had been guiding Alberto outran the storm, and strong ridging developed to the north and west. As a result, Alberto turned southward on August 15, southwestward on August 16, and then to the west on August 17. While curving northwestward and then northward, Alberto began to re-strengthen, and was upgraded to a hurricane for the third occasion on August 18. Alberto reached a third peak intensity as a Category 2 hurricane with winds of 105 mph on 5 on August 20. After weakening back to a Category 1 hurricane, Alberto had completed a cyclonic loop, which it had started on August 13. Due to decreasing ocean temperatures, Alberto was again downgraded to a tropical storm on August 23 as it accelerated northeastward. Six hours later, Alberto transitioned into an extratropical cyclone while centered about 780 mi south-southwest of Reykjavík, Iceland. Dakar, Senegal, received 25 mm in on of rain as the pre-Alberto tropical wave passed over the city.Gary L. Padgett 2001 Monthly Global Tropical Cyclone Summary—August 2000 http://www.australiansevereweather.com/cyclones/2001/summ0008.txt https://web.archive.org/web/20060316072725/http://www.australiansevereweather.com/cyclones/2001/summ0008.txt March 16, 2006 October 7, 2010 Some swells were reported along the east coast of the United States a few days after the storm's recurvature. In Iceland, it was estimated that winds of at least tropical storm force were experienced there. Hurricane Alberto completed the largest loop ever observed over the Atlantic Ocean, spanning approximately 5 degrees latitude by 8 degrees longitude. The storm is currently the ninth longest-lived storm in the Atlantic Ocean (lasting 19.75 days), and is also the second longest-lived Atlantic storm during August (the longest lived is the 1899 Hurricane San Ciriaco). Also, Alberto is the farthest-travelling in the Atlantic (travelling 6,500 miles), being able to retain tropical characteristics at an unusually high latitude, up to 53˚N.Neal Dorst Sandy Delgado May 20, 2011 Subject: E7) What is the farthest a tropical cyclone has traveled ? http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E7.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090506175506/http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E7.html May 6, 2009 October 3, 2012 Hurricane Research Division National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationMoore Paul L. December 1, 1957 The Hurricane Season of 1957 http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/hurdat/mwr_pdf/1957.pdf Monthly Weather Review Miami, Florida American Meteorological Society 85 12 401–408 1957MWRv...85..401M 10.1175/1520-0493(1957)085<0401:THSO>2.0.CO;2 February 22, 2013 The last storm to do so was Hurricane Frances in 1980. Tropical Depression Four Atl 04L 2000-08-09 1645Z.png 04L 2000 path.png August 8 August 11 30 1009 An area of low pressure detached from a frontal zone on August 4 and moved southwestward. After developing a minimal amount of deep convection, an Air Force Reserve Command reconnaissance aircraft found a well-defined low-level circulation on August 8. The depression then moved westward without intensifying for two days. On August 10, the depression was about 80 mi east of Cape Canaveral, Florida when it abruptly turned northeastward in advance of a deep-layer trough over the eastern United States. After minimal strengthening, the depression dissipated to the north of the Bahamas on August 11. While a tropical cyclone, a reconnaissance flight reported winds of 56 mph on. However, it was not upgraded to a tropical storm since the aforementioned wind speed did not represent the intensity of the depression.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL042000_Four.pdf Tropical Depression Four Tropical Cyclone Report James L. Franklin August 31, 2000 National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration January 28, 2012 Tropical Storm Beryl Atl Beryl 2000-08-14 2345Z.jpg Beryl 2000 path.png August 13 August 15 45 1007 A tropical wave emerged from the coast of Africa with a closed circulation on August 3. The system split, with the northern portion developing into Hurricane Alberto, while the southern portion of the wave continued westward. Minimal deep convection persisted until the wave reached the Yucatán Peninsula on August 12. After emerging into the Gulf of Mexico on the following day, satellite imagery and a reconnaissance aircraft flight indicated that the system developed into Tropical Depression Five at 1800 UTC. Early on August 13, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Beryl. Despite predictions for Beryl to reach hurricane status,http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0500.002.html Tropical Depression Five Discussion Number 2 Stacy R. Stewart August 14, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 1, 2013 it remained disorganized and peaked as a 50 mph on tropical storm. By 07:00 UTC on August 15, Beryl made landfall about 35 mi north of La Pesca, Tamaulipas, in northeastern Mexico, with winds of 50 mph on. Beryl quickly weakened inland, and was downgraded to a tropical depression five hours after moving inland. Shortly thereafter, Beryl dissipated while centered near Monterrey. Ahead of Beryl's landfall, hurricane warnings were issued from Baffin Bay, Texas southward to La Pesco, Tamaulipas, with tropical storm warnings farther south to Tampico. In low-lying rural areas near the mouth of the Rio Grande, about 20,000 residents were urged to seek shelter, as the inadequate drainage in these areas make them in danger to severe flooding. Authorities in southern Texas filled 20,000 sandbags along the shores, and closed government offices. Residents nailed plywood on windows, parks were temporarily closed, and documents were transferred to waterproof storage areas.August 14, 2000 Weather - Tropical Storm Beryl bears down on Texas-Mexico border CNN September 30, 2010 http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WEATHER/08/14/weather.beryl.02/index.html2010September 2016 medicmedic In Mexico, a rainfall total of 6.3 in mm on within a period of 24 hours was measured in San Gabriel, Tamaulipas.A. Unzón 2000 Tormenta Tropical Beryl, temporada 2000 es Centro Nacional de Previsión del Tiempo May 25, 2011 http://smn.cna.gob.mx/ciclones/tempo2000/atlantico/beryl/beryl.html https://web.archive.org/web/20061004121332/http://smn.cna.gob.mx/ciclones/tempo2000/atlantico/beryl/beryl.html October 4, 2006 Residents from two low-lying fishing villages were evacuated from the state of Tamaulipas and taken to extemporaneous shelters at schools and a sports complex.2000 Tropical storm churns past Baja, rain across northern Mexico - August 15, 2000 CNN November 29, 2006 http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/americas/08/15/mexico.weather.ap/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20070224015345/http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/americas/08/15/mexico.weather.ap/index.html February 24, 2007 One drowning death was reported in northeast Mexico, caused by the extensive flooding from Beryl's heavy rains. Officials declared fifteen municipalities in Tamaulipas a disaster area.August 18, 2000 Noticias de México... es La Prensa San Diego May 25, 2011 http://www.laprensa-sandiego.org/archieve/august18/noticias.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20050520075516/http://www.laprensa-sandiego.org/archieve/august18/noticias.htm May 20, 2005 dead The total damage in Mexico was estimated to be $254,000 (2000 MXN, $27,400 2000 USD). Moisture from Beryl brought 0.8 in mm on of rain in Corpus Christi, Texas and 0.5 in mm on in Brownsville, Texas in a 48-hour period between August 14 and August 16. Cloud cover and rainfall resulted with cool high temperatures in southern Texas. At Brownsville, the high temperature of 84 F C on August 15 set a daily record for coldest high temperature on the date.Tom Ross October 2, 2000 Hurricanes - 2000 National Climatic Data Center May 25, 2011 http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/extremes/2000/hurricanes/hurricane.html https://web.archive.org/web/20011024143822/http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/extremes/2000/hurricanes/hurricane.html dead October 24, 2001 Tropical Storm Chris Atl Chris 2000-08-18 1145Z.jpg Chris 2000 path.png August 17 August 19 35 1008 A tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa on August 12. Although large amounts of deep convection accompanied the system, it was displaced from the poorly defined center. Over the next few days, convection consolidated and by 1200 UTC on August 17, the system began as Tropical Depression Six, while centered about 690 mi east of the Lesser Antilles.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL062000_Chris.pdf Tropical Storm Chris Tropical Cyclone Report Lixion A. Avila September 5, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 1, 2013 Because of a burst in deep convection, as well as satellite imagery estimating winds of 40 mph km/h on 5, the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Chris at 1200 UTC on August 18. Upon becoming a tropical storm, Chris attained its peak intensity with winds of 40 mph km/h on 5 and a minimum barometric pressure of 1008 mbar inHg on. Chris weakened back to a tropical depression by 1800 UTC on August 18, after having been a tropical storm for only six hours. However, the National Hurricane Center operationally held Chris at tropical storm intensity until early on the following day. Convection was nearly non-existent early on August 19, though there were a few small bursts in convection.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0600.006.html Tropical Depression Chris Discussion Number 6 Miles B. Lawrence August 19, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 1, 2013 Later that day, a reconnaissance aircraft flight into the storm found no circulation.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0600.008.html Tropical Depression Chris Discussion Number 8 Stacy R. Stewart August 19, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 1, 2013 As a result, Chris dissipated while east of the northernmost Leeward Islands at 1200 UTC on August 19. Hurricane Debby Hurricane Debby (2000) Atl Debby 2000-08-22 1450Z.jpg Debby 2000 path.png August 19 August 24 75 991 A strong tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa on August 16. No development occurred until August 19, when convection began consolidating around a well-defined low-level circulation. As a result, the system became Tropical Depression Seven at 1800 UTC on that same day, while located about 1035 mi east of the Windward Islands. Favorable conditions allowed the depression to become Tropical Storm Debby early on August 20 and further strengthening into a hurricane occurred 24 hours later. At 1200 UTC on August 21, sustained winds peaked at 85 mph km/h on 5. Debby made three landfalls on August 22, in Barbuda, Saint Barthélemy, and Virgin Gorda, before re-entering the Atlantic north of Puerto Rico. As Debby paralleled the north coast of Hispaniola late on August 23, it weakened to a tropical storm. Unexpectedly, the storm continued westward and weakened further, instead of approaching Florida and strengthening into a major hurricane. While south of eastern Cuba on August 24, Debby was downgraded to a tropical depression, six hours becoming completely dissipating.Richard J. Pasch http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL072000_Debby.pdf Hurricane Debby Tropical Cyclone Report December 8, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 2, 2013 Light rainfall and gusty winds caused minor damage in Barbuda, Saint Martin, and Trinidad and Tobago. Brief blackouts and damage reaching $200,000 was reported in the United States Virgin Islands. Effects were most severe in Puerto Rico, where some areas experienced more than 12 in of rainfall. Mudslides caused by flooding damaged roads, bridges, and houses. At 406 homes on the island were flooded, which five suffering at least moderate damage.http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS-D6BCD5F4-3616-4B82-9FEB-A20F4DF6472D.pdf Storm Data – August 2000 Stephen Greco National Climatic Data Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration December 2, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131203052607/http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS-D6BCD5F4-3616-4B82-9FEB-A20F4DF6472D.pdf December 3, 2013 In San Juan, slick roads caused several minor car accidents.http://wwwnotes.reliefweb.int/w/rwb.nsf/480fa8736b88bbc3c12564f6004c8ad5/dda64cbffbf659a28525694400503aa8?OpenDocument Puerto Rico faces flooding after Hurricane Debby's drenching rains August 23, 2000 Agence France-Presse ReliefWeb July 2, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070927194240/http://wwwnotes.reliefweb.int/w/rwb.nsf/480fa8736b88bbc3c12564f6004c8ad5/dda64cbffbf659a28525694400503aa8?OpenDocument September 27, 2007 One indirect fatality was attributed to the storm after a man fell off his roof while attempting to remove a satellite dish. Damage on the island of Puerto Rico reached $501,000. According to the Civil Defense Force of Dominican Republic, severe flooding in the northern portions of that country caused the evacuation of more than 700 people. In Haiti, squalls tore tin roofs off of numerous shanty homes and subsequently flooded a few.http://www.hurricanecity.com/dam/dam2000.htm 2000 hurricane damage reports HurricaneCity.com July 7, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110518115637/http://www.hurricanecity.com/dam/dam2000.htm May 18, 2011 Rainfall in Cuba brought relief to an eight-month-long drought in eastern Cuba. Tropical Storm Ernesto Atl Ernesto 2000-09-02 1433Z (alternate).jpg Ernesto 2000 path.png September 1 September 3 35 1008 A tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on August 28. While tracking west-northwestward, satellite imagery indicated a developing low-level circulation. After significant deep convection formed, the system was classified as Tropical Depression Eight at 1200 UTC on September 1.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL082000_Ernesto.pdf Tropical Storm Ernesto Tropical Cyclone Report Miles B. Lawrence October 16, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 2, 2013 The depression tracked west-northwestward under the influence of a subtropical ridge to its north. Because of satellite intensity estimates of sustained winds of 40 mph on, increased deep convection, and improvements in outflow,http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0800.002.html Stacy R. Stewart Tropical Storm Ernesto Discussion Number 2 September 2, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 2, 2013 the depression became Tropical Storm Ernesto at 0600 UTC on September 2. However, the NHC noted in its Tropical Cyclone Report on Ernesto that it may not have been a tropical cyclone at all, as QuikSCAT surface wind estimates indicated that there was no closed circulation, although the data was dismissed as inconclusive. As it strengthened into a tropical storm, Ernesto attained its peak intensity with winds of 40 mph on and a minimum pressure of 1008 mbar inHg on. Because of vertical shear, the low-level circulation did not become well-defined.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0800.003.html Miles B. Lawrence Tropical Storm Ernesto Discussion Number 3 September 2, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 2, 2013 Although deep convection re-developed near the center early on September 3, no intensification occurred.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0800.006.html Stacy R. Stewart Tropical Storm Ernesto Discussion Number 6 September 3, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 2, 2013 At 1800 UTC on September 3, Ernesto weakened to a tropical depression. Six hours later, Ernesto dissipated to the east-northeast of the Leeward Islands. Tropical Depression Nine Atl 09L 2000-09-08 1711Z.jpg 09L 2000 path.png September 8 September 9 30 1006 A low-level trough and a cluster of convection associated with a tropical wave interacted in the Gulf of Mexico in early September 2000. A disorganized low-level center developed and, thus, the system was classified as Tropical Depression Nine while located 185 mi south of Lake Charles, Louisiana on September 8. Due to proximity to land, the depression was unable to intensify into a tropical storm and attained a maximum wind speed of 35 mph on. The depression weakened slightly before making landfall near Sabine Pass, Texas on September 9. Eight hours later, the depression dissipated while barely inland.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL092000_Nine.pdf Tropical Depression Nine Tropical Cyclone Report Jack L. Beven November 17, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 2, 2013 The depression brought light to moderate rainfall to Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, and Texas, though it was generally less than 3 in. A few areas in southern Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama reported precipitation in excess of 6 in;http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/tcgulfcoast.html Tropical Cyclone Rainfall for the Gulf Coast 2013 Weather Prediction Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration December 2, 2013 rainfall associated with the depression peaked at 6.70 in in Buras-Triumph, Louisiana.http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/td92000.html Tropical Depression No. 9 – September 5–10, 2000 David M. Roth August 4, 2008 Weather Prediction Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration December 2, 2013 However, the depression caused no damage or fatalities. Hurricane Florence Atl Florence 2000-09-16 1745Z.jpg Florence 2000 path.png September 10 September 17 70 985 In early September, a cold front stalled over the western Atlantic Ocean, leading to a frontal wave forming by September 8.James L. Franklin November 9, 2000 Hurricane Florence Tropical Cyclone Report http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL102000_Florence.pdf October 7, 2010 National Hurricane Center The convection increased while the wave detached from the cold front. Late on September 10, a subtropical depression developed located about 375 mi (605 km) west-southwest of Bermuda, which moved to the west-southwest.Stacy R. Stewart September 9, 2000 Tropical Weather Outlook https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=TWOAT&e=200009092130 July 16, 2024 National Hurricane Center The subtropical designation was due to its close proximity to a cold-core low, but by 06:00 UTC on September 11, it transitioned into a tropical depression. Soon after, it strengthened into Tropical Storm Florence, as the thunderstorms increased and around the circulation center. Following a period of rapid strengthening, Florence attained hurricane status late on September 11, based on observations from the Hurricane Hunters. The strongest winds were confined to a very small area near the edge of the convection, and by September 12, drier air weakened briefly Florence back to tropical storm status. It soon regained hurricane status, but Florence weakened again to a tropical storm on September 13 due to cooler waters and stronger wind shear. That day, the motion became nearly stationary, followed by a drift to the south, due to competing steering influences between two ridges. An approaching short-wave trough turned Florence toward the east. The thunderstorms increased again, and Florence attained hurricane status for a third time on September 16. That day, it passed about 75 mi (120 km) northwest of Bermuda, its closest approach, and shortly thereafter Florence reached peak winds of 80 mph (130 km/h). On September 17, Florence weakened due to cooler waters, and later that day was absorbed by the frontal trough, while located 80 mi (130 km) south of Cape Race on the island of Newfoundland. Florence produced large waves along the east coast of the United States, killing three surfers in North Carolina. Seven other people needed rescue, and at least two beaches were closed.September 14, 2000 14 Drownings Prompt Closings https://www.newspaperarchive.com/us/north-carolina/wilson/wilson-daily-times/2000/09-13/page-14 August 18, 2025 Associated Press Bermuda endured sustained winds of 41 mph (67 km/h), gusting to 58 mph (93 km/h). Rainfall at L.F. Wade International Airport reached 0.47 in (12 mm). Hurricane Gordon Hurricane Gordon (2000) Atl Gordon 2000-09-16 1620Z.jpg Gordon 2000 path.png September 14 September 18 70 981 A tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa on September 4 and tracked westward across the Atlantic Ocean with minimal organization for four days. After slowly developing convection between September 8 and 14, an Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft reported a closed circulation. As a result, the system was classified as Tropical Depression Eleven just offshore Quintana Roo. Shortly thereafter, the depression made landfall in Quintana Roo. On September 15, the system emerged into the Gulf of Mexico. Due to warm sea surface temperatures, the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Gordon on the following day and further to hurricane intensity on September 17 while tracking northeastward. However, vertical wind shear and dry air entrainment weakened Gordon to a tropical storm later that day. At 0300 UTC on September 18, Gordon made landfall near Cedar Key, Florida with winds of 65 mph on. Gordon rapidly weakened inland and was only a tropical depression when it was absorbed by a frontal system over Georgia about 15 hours later.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL112000_Gordon.pdf Hurricane Gordon Tropical Cyclone Report Stacy R. Stewart May 14, 2001 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 2, 2013 While passing through the Lesser Antilles, the precursor tropical wave caused locally heavy rainfall and wind gusts between 29 and 35 mph on. Shortly before developing into a tropical cyclone, flooding in mountainous areas of Guatemala caused 23 fatalities. In its early stages, Gordon produced locally heavy rainfall in Cuba and the Yucatán Peninsula. The storm produced abnormally high tides along the west coast of Florida, which caused widespread, but minor coastal flooding. At least 65 homes and businesses were flooded, while numerous coastal roads, including Bayshore Boulevard and the Courtney Campbell Causeway, were closed due to water inundation.http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS-A60EBD38-4FCA-485B-A2C4-716A3324AA07.pdf Storm Data – September 2000 Stephen Greco National Climatic Data Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration December 2, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203051100/http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS-A60EBD38-4FCA-485B-A2C4-716A3324AA07.pdf December 3, 2013 dead One fatality occurred near Pensacola, after a surfer drowned in rough seas. Strong winds in the state caused damage to houses, businesses, power lines, and trees. Two tornadoes in Southwest Florida extensively damaged 2 condominiums and at least 24 houses. A third tornado along the east coast of Central Florida caused minimal damage to trees and roofs. Minor flooding occurred in some areas due to rainfall reaching 9.48 in in Mayo.http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/gordon2000.html Tropical Storm Gordon – September 13–21, 2000 David M. Roth August 12, 2006 Weather Prediction Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration December 2, 2013 In North Carolina, flooding caused two indirect fatalities when a car lost control and crashed into a tractor trailer.http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WEATHER/09/19/tropical.weather.ap/index.html Gordon's aftermath leaves Southeast soggy Associated Press September 19, 2000 CNN June 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20071006115631/http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WEATHER/09/19/tropical.weather.ap/index.html October 6, 2007 In other states, light rainfall caused mostly minor effects. Overall, Gordon was responsible for $10.8 million in damage. Tropical Storm Helene Tropical Storm Helene (2000) Atl Helene 2000-09-25 1435Z.jpg Helene 2000 path.png September 15 September 25 60 986 A tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on September 10 and gradually developed into Tropical Depression Twelve on September 15, while located more than 600 mi east of the Leeward Islands. It did not intensify and degenerated to a tropical wave on the following day. The remnants continued westward and crossed the Leeward Islands on September 17. Late on September 19, the remnants redeveloped into Tropical Depression Twelve near Grand Cayman. Around 1200 UTC on September 20, the depression crossed near the western tip of Cuba. Entering the Gulf of Mexico, the depression began strengthening, and became Tropical Storm Helene at early on September 21, while tracking northward. Later that day, Helene peaked with winds of 70 mph on, though due to increasing wind shear, the storm soon began to weaken. At 1200 UTC on September 22, Helene made landfall near Fort Walton Beach, Florida with winds of 40 mph on. Although the storm weakened slightly inland, it later began re-strengthening and became a tropical storm over North Carolina late on September 23. After re-emerging into the Atlantic Ocean, Helene re-intensified to near hurricane status, though the storm was absorbed by a cold front on September 26, while east-southeast of Newfoundland.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL122000_Helene.pdf Eric S. Blake Lixion A. Avila Tropical Storm Helene Tropical Cyclone Report October 17, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 13, 2013 The remnant tropical wave produced strong winds and flooding in the Lesser Antilles. Effects were the worst in Puerto Rico, where flash flooding and mudslides destroyed one home and damaged at least one-hundred others. In addition, a bridge was also destroyed and many other roads were impassable due to flooding. Impact in Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola is unknown. A combination of gusty winds, locally heavy rainfall, and a few tornadoes in the Florida Panhandle caused about 5,000 power outages, damaged more than 220 homes, and destroyed two houses and four mobile homes.P. Pierce September 26, 2000 Chapter Damage Assessment Summary for Tropical Storm Helene Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross April 7, 2012 http://www.tallytown.com/redcross/situation/helene-da-06.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20050515232217/http://www.tallytown.com/redcross/situation/helene-da-06.pdf May 15, 2005 Heavy rainfall caused the Sopchoppy River to exceed its banks, flooding nearby houses. Outside of Florida, effects were most severe in South Carolina, where rainfall in excess of 9 in fell,David M. Roth June 15, 2007 Tropical Storm Helene – September 19–24, 2000 Weather Prediction Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration December 13, 2013 http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/helene2000.html and a tornado caused one fatality, six injuries, and damaged 12 houses.Dan Lewerenz Associated Press Spartanburg Herald-Journal September 24, 2000 Tropical Depression Helene Makes Way Through state April 7, 2012 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=UrkeAAAAIBAJ&pg=6599,3918780&dq=tropical+helene&hl=enAssociated Press September 24, 2000 Remnants of Helene soak the Southeast April 7, 2012 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=KzEzAAAAIBAJ&pg=6572,6493602&dq=tropical+helene&hl=en The other death in the state occurred when a car hydroplaned and crashed into a tree, which killed the driver. Throughout its path, Helene caused slightly more than $16 million in damage. Hurricane Isaac Atl Isaac_2000-09-28_1745Z.jpg Isaac 2000 path.png September 21 October 1 120 943 A tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic on September 20, and quickly organized as its convection consolidated. It developed into Tropical Depression Thirteen at 12:00 UTC on September 21 to the south of Cape Verde.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL132000_Isaac.pdf Hurricane Isaac Tropical Cyclone Report Richard J. Pasch December 18, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 13, 2013 With favorable conditions, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Isaac on September 22, as its rainbands organized.James L. Franklin National Hurricane Center Tropical Depression Thirteen Discussion Number 1 September 21, 2000 October 30, 2007 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1300.001.htmlStacy R. Stewart National Hurricane Center Tropical Storm Isaac Discussion Number 3 September 21, 2000 October 30, 2007 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1300.003.html A ridge steered the storm to the west-northwest. Isaac continued to strengthen and reached hurricane status at 12:00 UTC on September 23. On the following day, it reached an initial peak intensity with winds of 120 mph (205 km/h). An increase in wind shear caused Isaac to weaken to a minimal hurricane, although the shear later dropped and allowed Isaac to restrengthen.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1300.025.html Hurricane Isaac Discussion Number 25 Richard J. Pasch September 27, 2000 National Hurricane Center March 22, 2012 After developing a well-defined eye,http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1300.027.html Hurricane Isaac Discussion Number 27 Jack L. Beven September 28, 2000 National Hurricane Center March 22, 2012 Isaac attained its peak intensity late on September 28, with winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 943 mbar inHg on on. Around the time of its peak intensity, Isaac began curving northward as it reached the western periphery of the ridge. The hurricane weakened due to decreasing water temperatures and an eyewall replacement cycle. On September 29, Isaac passed about 500 mi km east of Bermuda while curving to the east-northeast.Stacy R. Stewart National Hurricane Center Hurricane Isaac Discussion Number 31 September 29, 2000 March 22, 2012 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1300.031.html Cool, dry air entered the storm on October 1, causing Isaac to fall below hurricane-force as it transitioned into an extratropical cyclone. The extratropical remnants rapidly tracked east-northeastward and affected the British Isles on October 3 and October 4, eventually merging with another extratropical low while north of Scotland early on October 4.Stacy R. Stewart National Hurricane Center Hurricane Isaac Discussion Number 39 October 1, 2000 March 22, 2012 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1300.039.html While Isaac made its closest approach to Bermuda on September 29, it produced high waves offshore the island.Bermuda Weather Service Weather Summary for September 2000 October 9, 2000 May 26, 2011 http://www.weather.bm/data/2000-09.html https://web.archive.org/web/20070927003043/http://www.weather.bm/data/2000-09.html September 27, 2007 The hurricane also produced swells that affected the east coast of the United States. In New York, a boat overturned due to high waves in Moriches Inlet, killing one of the passengers. Along the Grand Strand in South Carolina, rough surf and minor coastal flooding were reported.The Sun News Coast Gets Dose Of Hurricane Conditions October 1, 2000 As an extratropical system, Isaac produced winds near gale-force on the British Isles during the day of October 3. After Isaac passed the British Isles, a bird called the blue-winged warbler was seen in Europe for the first time.Chuck Kruger Surfbirds.com Tail-end of Hurricane Sets A Record On Cape 2000 May 26, 2011 http://www.surfbirds.com/Features/bluewwarb.html https://web.archive.org/web/20090107104719/http://www.surfbirds.com/Features/bluewwarb.html January 7, 2009 Hurricane Joyce Atl Joyce 2000-09-28 1333Z.jpg Joyce 2000 path.png September 25 October 2 80 975 A poorly organized tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on September 22. Influenced by a powerful ridge that developed in the wake of Hurricane Isaac, the wave traveled a brisk westward path at 14 to 18 mph on. While in the deep tropics of the open Atlantic, the wave began to show indications of a closed circulation. On September 25, the NHC designated the system as Tropical Depression Fourteen, and a day later upgraded it to Tropical Storm Joyce.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL142000_Joyce.pdf Hurricane Joyce Tropical Cyclone Report Miles B. Lawrence November 3, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 13, 2013 Deep convection and outflow improved,http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1400.006.html Tropical Storm Joyce Discussion Number 6 September 26, 2000 December 17, 2013 Stacy R. Stewart National Hurricane Center and Joyce developed an eye.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1400.007.html James L. Franklin September 27, 2000 Tropical Storm Joyce Discussion Number 7 National Hurricane Center December 17, 2013 On September 27, Joyce attained hurricane status, and early on September 28, Joyce reached a peak intensity of 90 mph on and a central pressure of 975 mbar inHg on on. At the time, it was located about midway between Africa and the Lesser Antilles, and had a fleeting pinhole eye. Soon after, wind shear increased, partially exposing Joyce's center of circulation,September 28, 2008 Lixion A. Avila Hurricane Joyce Discussion Number 12 National Hurricane Center December 17, 2013 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1400.012.html and the hurricane weakened to a tropical storm on September 29. The storm still produced occasional bursts of convection,http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1400.023.html Stacy R. Stewart Tropical Storm Joyce Discussion Number 23 October 1, 2000 December 17, 2013 National Hurricane Center although it weakened further due to intrusion of Saharan air layer, causing Joyce to weaken into a tropical depression on October 1 as it crossed the Windward Islands on October 1. Although the NHC expected that the depression would reintensify, Joyce degenerated into an open tropical wave over the southeastern Caribbean Sea on October 2. The approach of the storm prompted tropical storm warnings and watches for the Windward Islands. While weakening, Joyce passed close to Tobago, producing sustained winds of 30 mph on. Barbados experienced sustained winds of 35 mph on, with gusts to 45 mph on. After degenerating into an open wave, Joyce's remnants passed over the ABC Islands, where locally heavy thunderstorms and light winds were reported on October 2.http://www.weather.an/reports/documents/Summary2000.pdf Meteorological Service of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba Climatological Summary 2000 4 February 2001 September 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20051026214216/http://www.weather.an/reports/documents/Summary2000.pdf October 26, 2005 Hurricane Keith Atl Keith 2000-10-01 1245Z.png Keith 2000 path.png September 28 October 6 120 939 Hurricane Keith A tropical wave emerged off the west coast of Africa on September 16. The system uneventfully crossed the Atlantic and Caribbean, before developing into Tropical Depression Fifteen while near Honduras on September 28. The depression gradually strengthened, and became Tropical Storm Keith on the following day. As the storm tracked westward, it continued to intensify and was upgraded to a hurricane on September 30. Shortly thereafter, Keith began to rapidly deepen and peaked as a 140 mph on Category 4 hurricane less than 24 hours later. Keith then began to meander erratically offshore of Belize, which significantly weakened the storm due to land interaction. By late on October 2, Keith made landfall in Ambergris Caye, Belize as a minimal hurricane. It quickly weakened to a tropical storm, before another landfall occurred near Belize City early on the following day. While moving inland over the Yucatán Peninsula, Keith weakened further, and was downgraded to a tropical depression before emerging into the Gulf of Mexico on October 4. Once in the Gulf of Mexico, Keith began to re-strengthen and was upgraded to a tropical storm later that day, and a hurricane on the following day. By late on October 5, Keith made its third and final landfall near Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico as a moderately strong Category 1 hurricane. The storm quickly weakened inland and dissipated as a tropical cyclone by 24 hours after landfall.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL152000_Keith.pdf Hurricane Keith Tropical Cyclone Report Jack L. Beven January 29, 2001 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 13, 2013 Keith brought heavy rainfall to several countries in Central America, which resulted in extensive flooding, especially in Belize and Mexico. In Guatemala, the storm flooded 10 towns, and caused one fatality.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/953791.stm Hurricane Keith batters Belize November 27, 2011 BBC October 3, 2000 BBC https://web.archive.org/web/20140217103926/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/953791.stm February 17, 2014 live Similarly, one fatality also occurred in El Salvador, and at least 300 people were affected by flooding in that country.http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WEATHER/10/02/hurricane.keith/index.html Sluggish Hurricane Keith swamps Central America with rain December 16, 2007 Associated Press October 2, 2000 CNN https://web.archive.org/web/20070615153847/http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WEATHER/10/02/hurricane.keith/index.html June 15, 2007 Thirteen communities in Nicaragua were completely isolated after Keith made roads impassable.http://www.paho.org/English/DD/PED/keith-nic-oct3.htm Floods in Nicaragua, 3 October 2000, at 0600 hrs. November 27, 2011 PAHO October 3, 2000 Pan American Health Organization https://web.archive.org/web/20100309083454/http://www.paho.org/English/DD/PED/keith-nic-oct3.htm March 9, 2010 Twelve deaths were reported in Nicaragua, all of which were flood-related. Five people were presumed dead in Honduras after an aircraft disappeared near Roatán; one other fatality occurred due to flooding. The storm brought torrential rainfall to Belize, with many areas reporting at least 10 in of rain, while highest reported amount of precipitation was 32.67 in in Belize City. In Belize, a village reported that only 12 houses remained, while elsewhere in the country, at least 60 homes were destroyed or damaged; several houses in Belize City suffered minor roof damage. At least 19 people were killed in Belize and damages totaled to $280 million (2000 USD).Jay H. Lawrimore Michael S. Halpert Gerald D. Bell Matthew J. Menne Bradfield Lyon Russell C. Schnell Karin L. Gleason David R. Easterling Wasila Thiaw William J. Wright Richard R. Heim Jr. David A. Robinson Lisa Alexander Climate Assessment for 2000 Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society 82 6 June 2001 1304 10.1175/1520-0477(2001)082<1304:CAF>2.3.CO;2 2001BAMS...82.1304L free Heavy rainfall also occurred in Mexico, especially in the states of Nuevo León and Tamaulipas.http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/keith2000.html Hurricane Keith – October 1–8, 2000 David M. Roth January 21, 2007 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Prediction Center December 13, 2013 Flooding by Keith caused several mudslides and a few rivers reached historic levels. Throughout Mexico, at least 460 houses were damaged or destroyed and other losses in infrastructure occurred. In addition, one person drowned due to heavy rainfall. Damages incurred in associated with Keith in Mexico totaled approximately $365.9 million (2000 MXN, $38.7 million 2000 USD). Overall, Keith was responsible for 40 deaths and $319 million (2000 USD) in damage. Tropical Storm Leslie Tropical Storm Leslie (2000) Atl Leslie 2000-10-06 1555Z.jpg Leslie 2000 path.png October 4 October 7 40 1006 A tropical wave, which likely spawned Hurricane Isaac, entered the eastern Caribbean Sea on September 27. The system slowly organized while tracking westward and later moved to the north-northwest around Hurricane Keith. Eventually, the system moved northward into the Gulf of Mexico and the Straits of Florida. The system interacted with a frontal boundary while crossing Florida on October 3 and 4, which caused torrential rainfall. Satellite imagery indicated the development of a circulation near Orlando. Because of its structure, the system became a subtropical depression at 1200 UTC on October 4. About six hours later, the subtropical depression emerged into the Atlantic and low-level circulation gradually moved toward the deep convection while tracking eastward. By 1200 UTC on October 5, the subtropical depression was reclassified as Tropical Storm Leslie. While fully tropical, Leslie strengthened slightly and peaked with winds of 45 mph on. However, it soon began interacting with a cold front and transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on October 7, while located northwest of Bermuda.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL162000_Leslie.pdf Tropical Storm Leslie Tropical Cyclone Report Daniel P. Brown James L. Franklin November 5, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center December 13, 2013 The system dropped heavy rainfall in Cuba, peaking at 8.25 in in the Havana Province.http://www.met.inf.cu/asp/genesis.asp?TB0=PLANTILLAS&TB1=TEMPORADA&TB2=/Temporadas/temporada2000.htm Temporada ciclónica de 2000 en el Atlántico Norte José Rubiera Maritza Ballester Instituto de Meteorologia de la Republica de Cuba July 7, 2012 February 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120204211054/http://www.met.inf.cu/asp/genesis.asp?TB0=PLANTILLAS&TB1=TEMPORADA&TB2=/Temporadas/temporada2000.htm dead While the precursor crossed Florida, it produced torrential rainfall across southern Florida, especially in the Miami metropolitan area.http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/leslie2000.html Subtropical Storm Leslie – October 2–6, 2000 David M. Roth June 6, 2009 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Prediction Center December 13, 2013 In Miami-Dade County alone, 1,005 houses were destroyed, 1,358 were severely damaged, and 3,443 had minor damage.Tom Ross November 15, 2000 Weather Log October 1–10th, 2000 National Climatic Data Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 7, 2012 http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/extremes/2000/october/extremes1000.html Throughout the state, at least 93,000 homes were flooded. Electrical stations were also damaged by floods, leaving more than 27,000 people without power.Christina Ward 2000 Flooding Kills Two in South Florida American Red Cross July 7, 2012 http://www.redcross.org/news/archives/2000/10-5-00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20080313105202/http://www.redcross.org/news/archives/2000/10-5-00.html March 13, 2008 Extensive agricultural damage occurred, with 40000 acre km2 of farmland inundated by water. Overall, the precursor system of Leslie resulted in about $950 million (2000 USD) in damage, slightly more than half of that figure was agriculture related.Bob Blankenship October 5, 2000 Crawford Seeks Federal Assistance For Dade County Farmers Hit By Flooding Florida Department of Agriculture July 7, 2012 http://www.florida-agriculture.com/news/10-05-00.htm February 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120204090100/http://www.florida-agriculture.com/news/10-05-00.htm dead Additionally, three fatalities occurred, two of which due to drowning, while the third was a man that fell while attempting to unclog a roof drain.Susan Candiotti October 4, 2000 Miami bails out after floods take city by storm CNN July 5, 2012 http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WEATHER/10/04/miami.flooding.01/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20070204110503/http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WEATHER/10/04/miami.flooding.01/index.html February 4, 2007 The remnants of Leslie caused near tropical storm force winds and waves up to 16 ft in Newfoundland, though damage in the region was minimal.Peter Bowyer 2000 2000 Tropical Cyclone Season Summary Environment Canada July 7, 2012 http://www.ec.gc.ca/ouragans-hurricanes/default.asp?ang=en&n=9805D6F1-1 Hurricane Michael Atl Michael 2000-10-19.jpg Michael 2000 path.png October 15 October 19 85 965 Hurricane Michael (2000) A low-pressure system developed after detaching from a cold front while between Florida and Bermuda. The low-pressure area slowly formed a circulation and began to deepen on October 14 as it drifted north-northeastward. By October 15, the system developed into a subtropical depression while centered about midway between Florida and Bermuda. Later that day, satellite classifications using the Hebert-Poteat technique indicated that the subtropical depression had strengthened into a subtropical storm, and it was upgraded at 0000 UTC on October 16. Due to SST's in excess of 82 F, the subtropical storm developed persistent convection near the low-level center and it slowly acquired tropical characteristics. By 0000 UTC on October 17, the subtropical storm was re-classified as Tropical Storm Michael.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL172000_Michael.pdf Hurricane Michael Tropical Cyclone Report Stacy R. Stewart November 20, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center November 5, 2011 Three hours later, the National Hurricane Center began advisories on Michael, though initially it was erroneously classified as Tropical Depression Seventeen.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1700.001.html Tropical Depression Seventeen Discussion Number 1 James L. Franklin October 17, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center November 5, 2011 Although Michael was predicted to intensify only modestly,http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1700.002.html Tropical Storm Michael Discussion Number 2 Stacy R. Stewart October 17, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center November 5, 2011 it rapidly strengthened, and became a hurricane later on October 17. Michael fluctuated slightly in intensity while tracking over an area of decreasing SST's. However, another brief period of rapid intensification occurred due to baroclinic effects, and Michael peaked as a minimal Category 2 hurricane. Shortly thereafter, Michael transitioned into an extratropical cyclone before making landfall near Harbour Breton, Newfoundland. Throughout Newfoundland, Michael and the remnant extratropical cyclone produced high winds, which tore off roofs, ripped off roof shingles, caused sporadic power outages, shattered windows, and uprooted trees in a few communities.http://www.ec.gc.ca/Hurricane/default.asp?lang=En&n=07F1495F-1 2000-Michael September 14, 2010 Environment Canada November 5, 2011 Precipitation produced by the storm was light and peaked at 3.77 in in North Mountain, Nova Scotia. Michael also produced rainfall in Mainehttp://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/michael2000rain.gif Ex-Hurricane Michael October 18–21, 2000 David M. Roth September 20, 2006 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Prediction Center November 5, 2011 and Bermuda.http://www.weather.bm/data/2000-10.html Weather Summary for October 2000 November 13, 2000 Bermuda Weather Service November 5, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20051025050628/http://www.weather.bm/data/2000-10.html October 25, 2005 There were no damage figures available, though damage was considered to be relatively light. Tropical Storm Nadine Atl Nadine 2000-10-20 1429Z.jpg Nadine 2000 path.png October 19 October 22 50 999 In mid-October, a strong upper-level trough and a tropical wave interacted while located in the central Atlantic. The system moved slowly westward and convection began increasing. By October 19, the system became stationary and developed a surface circulation. Later that day, Tropical Depression Eighteen developed about 690 mi southeast of Bermuda.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL182000_Nadine.pdf Tropical Storm Nadine Tropical Cyclone Report Lixion A. Avila November 15, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center October 20, 2011 Initially, the depression lacked a well-defined center, though a broad circulation was evident.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1800.001.html Tropical Depression Eighteen Discussion Number 1 Lixion A. Avila October 19, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center June 30, 2012 The depression tracked slowly northward and then northeastward around a subtropical ridge and ahead of a cold front. As wind shear decreased, convective activity became better organized on October 20. By 1200 UTC on that day, the depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Nadine. At 0000 UTC on October 21, Nadine attained its peak intensity with winds of 60 mph km/h on 5 and a minimum barometric pressure of 999 mbar inHg on. Around the time of peak intensity, a possible eye-like feature and an impressive outflow were observed on satellite imagery.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1800.006.html Tropical Storm Nadine Discussion Number 6 Stacy R. Stewart October 21, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center June 30, 2012 However, shortly thereafter, wind shear increased and the storm resembled a frontal wave and appeared to possibly be interacting with the cold front.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1800.007.html Tropical Storm Nadine Discussion Number 7 Miles B. Lawrence October 21, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center June 30, 2012 The cloud pattern then became ragged, while the low-level circulation moved toward the southern edge of the deep convection.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1800.008.html Tropical Storm Nadine Discussion Number 8 Richard J. Pasch October 21, 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center June 30, 2012 By 0000 UTC on October 22, Nadine transitioned into an extratropical cyclone and merged with a frontal low about 18 hours later. Unnamed subtropical storm Atl subtropical 19L 2000-10-28 1516Z.jpg 19L 2000 path.png October 25 October 29 55 976 On October 25, an extratropical low pressure system formed to the east of the Turks and Caicos Islands. It moved northwestward and gradually intensified, and by 1800 UTC the system transitioned into a subtropical storm. It turned to the north and later to the northeast. A burst of convection near the center allowed the storm to attain peak winds of 65 mph on; due to its forward motion, it is possible the surface winds reached as high as 85 mph on. An approaching cold front caused the storm to become extratropical on October 29, and later that day a larger extratropical storm absorbed the previously subtropical storm near Nova Scotia.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL192000_Subtropical.pdf Subtropical Storm Tropical Cyclone Report Jack L. Beven National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center November 27, 2000 December 19, 2009 The Marine Prediction Center issued some marine gale and storm warnings offshore, while the National Weather Service issued gale warnings for coastal North Carolina. It was not designated as a subtropical cyclone operationally. The storm produced tropical storm force winds in portions of Atlantic Canada, although it was associated with the larger extratropical storm at the time. Several ships also recorded tropical storm force winds, one of which recorded peak winds of 53 mph on. Storm names Tropical cyclone naming History of tropical cyclone naming List of historical tropical cyclone names The following list of names was used for named storms that formed in the North Atlantic in 2000.https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib/lib1/nhclib/Publications/NatHurricaneOpsPlans/HOPs-P12-2000.pdf 37 NOAA Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research Washington, D.C. National Hurricane Operations Plan May 2000 January 19, 2024http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/names.html Worldwide Tropical Cyclone Names 1996–2001 March 17, 1997 Jack L. Beven National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center July 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/19970427134620/http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/names.html April 27, 1997 dead This was the same list used in the 1994 season as no names were retired from that year.https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib/lib1/nhclib/Publications/NatHurricaneOpsPlans/HOPs-1994.pdf 37 NOAA Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research Washington, D.C. National Hurricane Operations Plan May 1994 January 17, 2024https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=mCAfAAAAIBAJ&pg=3668,3958333&dq Hurricane Facts September 29, 1994 Sarasota Herald-Tribune July 7, 2012 Storms were named Joyce (which had replaced Joan in 1988), Leslie, Michael, and Nadine for the first time this year. Alberto Beryl Chris Debby Ernesto Florence Gordon Helene Isaac Joyce Keith Leslie Michael Nadine Oscar Patty Rafael Sandy Tony Valerie William Retirement List of retired Atlantic hurricane names In spring of 2001, the World Meteorological Organization retired the name Keith from the Atlantic hurricane name lists due to its high impact.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/retirednames.shtml Tropical Cyclone Naming History and Retired Names April 13, 2012 National Hurricane Center Miami, Florida July 7, 2012 June 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110628193705/http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/retirednames.shtml dead It was replaced with the name Kirk for the 2006 season.https://www.preventionweb.net/files/1533_entirenhop06.pdf 38 NOAA Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research Washington, D.C. National Hurricane Operations Plan May 2006 January 19, 2024http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutnames.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20030411092257/http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutnames.shtml April 11, 2003 Worldwide Tropical Cyclone Names March 4, 2003 National Hurricane Center September 25, 2011 Season effects This is a table of all of the storms that formed in the 2000 Atlantic hurricane season. It includes their name, duration, peak classification and intensities, areas affected, damage, and death totals. Deaths in parentheses are additional and indirect (an example of an indirect death would be a traffic accident), but were still related to that storm. Damage and deaths include totals while the storm was extratropical, a wave, or a low, and all of the damage figures are in 2000 USD. center2000 North Atlantic tropical cyclone depression One June 7–8 30 (45) 1008 Mexico, Texas None None depression Two June 23–25 35 (55) 1008 None None None cat3 Alberto August 3–23 125 (205) 950 Senegal, East Coast of the United States, Iceland, Greenland, Jan Mayen None None depression Four August 8–11 35 (55) 1009 None None None storm Beryl August 13–15 50 (85) 1007 Mexico, Texas $27,000 1 storm Chris August 17–19 40 (65) 1008 None None None cat1 Debby August 19–24 85 (140) 991 Lesser Antilles, Greater Antilles, Turks and Caicos, Florida $735,000 0 (1) storm Ernesto September 1–3 40 (65) 1008 None None None depression Nine September 8–9 35 (55) 1008 Gulf Coast of the United States None None cat1 Florence September 10–17 80 (130) 985 Bermuda, North Carolina, Newfoundland None 0 (3) cat1 Gordon September 14–21 80 (130) 981 Mexico, Southeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic states, New England $10.8 million 24 (2) storm Helene September 15–25 70 (110) 986 Puerto Rico, Southeastern United States $16 million 1 (1) cat4 Isaac September 21 – October 1 140 (220) 943 Cape Verde, Bermuda, East Coast of the United States, British Isles Minimal 1 cat1 Joyce September 25 – October 2 90 (150) 975 Windward Islands, ABC Islands, Dominican Republic Minimal None cat4 Keith September 28 – October 6 140 (220) 939 Central America, Mexico $319 million 62 (6) storm Leslie October 4–7 45 (75) 1006 Cuba, Florida, Bermuda, Newfoundland $950 million 0 (3) cat2 Michael October 15–20 100 (155) 965 Bermuda, Maine, Atlantic Canada Unknown None storm Nadine October 19–21 60 (95) 999 None None None sstorm Unnamed October 25–29 65 (100) 976 New England, Atlantic Canada Unknown None 19 June 7 – October 29 140 (220) 939 $1.296 billion 89 (16) See also Tropical cyclones 2000 Pacific hurricane season 2000 Pacific typhoon season 2000 North Indian Ocean cyclone season Australian region cyclone season: 1999–2000, 2000–01 South Pacific cyclone season: 1999–2000, 2000–01 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season: 1999–2000, 2000–01 South Atlantic tropical cyclone Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone References External links Monthly Weather Review National Hurricane Center 2000 Atlantic hurricane season summary U.S. Rainfall information concerning 2000 tropical cyclones 2000 Atlantic hurricane 2000 Category:Atlantic hurricane seasons Category:Articles which contain graphical timelines Category:Tropical cyclones in 2000