1908 Atlantic hurricane season

none Atl 1908 1908 Atlantic hurricane season summary.png March 6, 1908 October 23, 1908 Six 105 13 10 6 1 > At least 37 1 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910 1900s Pacific hurricane seasons 1902-19 Pacific typhoon seasons 1900s North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons The 1908 Atlantic hurricane season was an active Atlantic hurricane season. Thirteen tropical cyclones formed, of which ten became tropical storms; six became hurricanes, and one of those strengthened into a major hurricane – tropical cyclones that reach at least Category 3 on the modern day Saffir–Simpson scale. The season's first system developed on March 6, and the last storm transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on October 23. 1908 remains the only Atlantic hurricane season on record to feature two hurricanes prior to the month of June. The season's most intense tropical cyclone peaked as a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph km/h on in mid-September. Significant damage and at least 26 deaths occurred in Turks and Caicos Islands and the Bahamas as a result of this storm. Most of the other systems also impacted land. In May, the second storm caused thousands of dollars in damage and one indirect death in the Northeastern United States. The next system caused flooding in North Carolina, resulting in the deaths of two children. In late September and early October, the eighth system caused considerable damage in portions of the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas, leaving six people dead. A hurricane which struck the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua inflicted severe damage in several communities and killed at least two people. Overall, the tropical cyclones of the season collectively caused at least 37 fatalities. __TOC__ Season summary Tropical cyclogenesis began on March 6, 1908, when the first system was initially detected northeast of the Lesser Antilles. It was the only off-season Atlantic tropical cyclone to reach Category 2 strength since the beginning of official records in 1851.https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sotc/tropical-cyclones/202103 Tropical Cyclones – March 2021 National Centers for Environmental Information April 2021 August 17, 2021 On May 24, the next system developed near the Turks and Caicos Islands. When it intensified into a hurricane on May 28, the 1908 season became the only on record in which two systems reached hurricane status prior to the month of June. Thereafter, activity ceased for nearly two months, until the third cyclone formed northeast of the Bahamas on July 24, followed by another system forming in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico on July 29. The month of August featured two cyclones, a tropical depression and a tropical storm. September was the most active month, with five systems developing, including two hurricanes, one tropical storm, and two tropical depressions. In October, a hurricane and a tropical storm developed, the latter of which became extratropical on October 23, ending seasonal activity. The season had a total of 10 tropical storms, 6 of which intensified into a hurricane. Re-analysis by José F. Partagás and Henry F. Diaz in 1997 resulted in the addition of the second system, while Christopher Landsea et al. added the sixth system in 2004 as part of the Atlantic hurricane reanalysis project.Christopher W. Landsea etal Documentation of Atlantic Tropical Cyclones Changes in HURDAT https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/hurdat/metadata_master.html Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory August 17, 2021 Seven out of the ten systems reaching at least tropical storm intensity made landfall during the season. Collectively, the tropical cyclones of the 1908 Atlantic hurricane season caused at least 37 fatalities. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35962384/the_morning_call/ Big Storm Hits Rhode Island June 1, 1908 The Morning Call 9 September 14, 2019 Paterson, New Jersey https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83560213/new-york-tribune/ North Carolina Storm 3 August 1, 1908 New York Daily Tribune August 16, 2021 Newspapers.com Edward N. Rappaport and Jose Fernandez-Partagas The Deadliest Atlantic Tropical Cyclones, 1492–1996: Cyclones that may have 25+ deaths National Hurricane Center 1996 August 16, 2021 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pastdeadlyapp2.shtml? https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b3330073&view=1up&seq=404&size=125 United States Department of Commerce and Labor Bureau of Navigation Forty-First Annual List of Merchant Vessels of the United States for the Year Ending June 30, 1909 Washington, D.C. 1909 388 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83628768/evening-star/ Lives Lost at Nassau October 2, 1908 The Evening Star Washington, D.C. 2 August 17, 2021 Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83648416/burlington-daily-news/ Storm in Nicaragua Burlington Daily News 1 October 29, 1908 August 17, 2012 Newspapers.com The season's activity was reflected with an accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) rating of 95. ACE is a metric used to express the energy used by a tropical cyclone during its lifetime. Therefore, a storm with a longer duration will have high values of ACE. It is only calculated at six-hour increments in which specific tropical and subtropical systems are either at or above sustained wind speeds of 39 mph km/h on, which is the threshold for tropical storm intensity. Thus, tropical depressions are not included here.Hurricane Research Division; Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration September 2021 Atlantic basin Comparison of Original and Revised HURDAT October 1, 2021 http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/hurdat/comparison_table.html Miami, Florida Systems Hurricane One Atl March 7, 1908 - 15z (20CRV3).jpg AL01 1908 path.png March 6 March 9 85 <984 1908 March hurricane The 1908 March hurricane was initially observed by a ship at 12:00 UTC on March 6 while located about 430 mi km on northeast of Barbuda. http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/Landsea/Partagas/1905-1908/1908.pdf Year 1908 Jose Fernandez Partagas Henry F. Diaz amp 1997 Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration June 9, 2016 Miami, Florida PDF Tracking in an unusual south-southwest direction, the storm intensified into a Category 1 hurricane on the modern day Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale. Shortly before reaching the United States Virgin Islands early on March 8, the hurricane intensified into a Category 2 hurricane, peaking with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph km/h on and a minimum barometric pressure of 984 mbar inHg on on, which was observed outside the center in Nevis. Once in the Caribbean on March 8, the system slowly began to weaken, losing hurricane status the following morning. The storm was last noted about 130 mi km on north of Blanquilla Island late on March 9. On Saint Barthélemy, buildings were damaged or completely blown down.St. Croix Avis https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84037526/1908-03-21/ed-1/seq-4/ 4 A March Storm March 21, 1908 Christiansted, Saint Croix March 19, 2025 Winds in Saint Martin toppled tents and did considerable damaged to crops.St. Croix Avis https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84037526/1908-04-01/ed-1/seq-1/ 1 The March Storm April 1, 1908 March 19, 2025 Christiansted, Saint Croix The city of Basseterre on Saint Kitts saw winds damaging winds, where rainfall totaled 4 in mm on.https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/mwre/36/5/1520-0493_1908_36_136_ahitwi_2_0_co_2.xml?tab_body=pdf A Hurricane in the West Indies in March, 1908 John T. Quin May 1908 Monthly Weather Review 36 5 10.1175/1520-0493(1908)36<136:AHITWI>2.0.CO;2 1908MWRv...36..136Q February 26, 2024 free subscription The storm also beached at least 24 small crafts and boats, and severely damaged crops along the island. At least one man drowned when his ship sunk. Hurricane Two Atl Hurricane Two surface analysis May 28, 1908.png AL02 1908 path.png May 24 May 31 65 989 List of off-season Atlantic hurricanes A tropical depression developed on May 24 at 12:00 UTC about 50 mi km on 5 southwest of Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands. Moving northwestward, the depression struck the Turks and Caicos Islands. Around 06:00 UTC on May 26, the depression intensified into a tropical storm. By late on May 27, the storm curved northeastward. The cyclone strengthened into a hurricane by 06:00 UTC the following day, becoming one of only three May hurricanes in the 20th century, with the others being Able in 1951 and Alma in 1970.https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sotc/tropical-cyclones/202105 Tropical Cyclones – May 2021 National Centers for Environmental Information June 2021 August 16, 2021 The cyclone made landfall west of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, with winds of 75 mph km/h on 5 around 21:00 UTC on May 29. A few hours later, the cyclone re-emerged into the Atlantic Ocean. Early on May 30, the hurricane weakened to a tropical storm. Accelerating northeastward, the storm struck eastern Long Island, New York, with winds of 40 mph km/h on 5 late on May 30, just prior to making landfall near Noank, Connecticut, at the same intensity around 23:00 UTC. The storm became extratropical over southern Maine early on May 31. The remnants continued northeastward until dissipating over the northern portion of the state several hours later. In North Carolina, the storm produced sustained winds up to 70 mph km/h on at Morehead City. Winds disrupted communications with towns along the Outer Banks.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35965007/news_and_observer/ Dreadful Day On Coast May 30, 1908 News and Observer 2 September 14, 2019 Raleigh, North Carolina Newspapers.com Rough seas generated by the storm in New Jersey swept away a significant amount of sand, especially at Long Branch. An oceanfront street in the city was closed after waves washed out approximately 300 ft m on of the road.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35965357/the_daily_record/ Storm Seriously Damages Bluff at North Long Branch June 1, 1908 The Daily Record 1 September 14, 2019 Long Branch, New Jersey Newspapers.com In Rhode Island, storm surge and abnormally high tides wrecked many boats at Narragansett Bay. One person died of exhaustion during the storm and another suffered a serious injury when a tree fell on a car. Damage in the state was estimated in the thousands of dollars.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35962384/the_morning_call/ Big Storm Hits Rhode Island June 1, 1908 The Morning Call 9 September 14, 2019 Paterson, New Jersey Hurricane Three Atl Hurricane Three surface analysis July 30, 1908.png AL03 1908 path.png July 24 August 2 70 985 A disturbance developed into a tropical depression about 140 mi km on 5 east-northeast of the Abaco Islands around 12:00 UTC on July 24. Heading northwestward, the depression intensified into a tropical storm about 24 hours later. Thereafter, the cyclone executed a slow cyclonic loop just north of Grand Bahama island, until it turned northward on July 29. Early on the following day, the system intensified into a hurricane, shortly before peaking with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph km/h on. Around 11:00 UTC on July 31, the hurricane made landfall in modern-day Emerald Isle, North Carolina, at the same intensity. The system then curved east-northeastward and weakened to a tropical storm just prior to re-emerging into the Atlantic late on July 31. By 18:00 UTC on August 2, the storm transitioned into an extratropical cyclone about 175 mi km on 5 southeast of Baccaro, Nova Scotia. The extratropical remnants continued northeastward across Newfoundland before dissipating on August 3. Hurricane warnings were issued on July 30 from Hatteras, North Carolina, to Norfolk, Virginia. In North Carolina, the storm produced sustained winds up to 58 mph km/h on at Hatteras. The storm washed away cottages and boardwalks in Wrightsville.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/34592901/the-news-and-observer/ Wrightsville is Depopulated August 16, 2021 The News and Observer July 31, 1908 Raleigh, North Carolina 1 Newspapers.com Rainfall peaked at 9.45 in mm on in New Bern, while the storm contributed to the total of 9 in mm on of precipitation that fell in Kinston over the course of four days. Flooding submerged the main city streets in Kingston and washed out railroad bridges and tracks. Two children drowned in the town of Roper.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83560213/new-york-tribune/ North Carolina Storm 3 August 1, 1908 New York Daily Tribune August 16, 2021 Newspapers.com In Virginia, the highest known sustained wind speed was 46 mph km/h on 5 at Cape Henry, causing damage to some crops.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83560813/the-charlotte-news/ Storm Strikes Virginia Capes in all Its Fury Associated Press The Charlotte News 1 August 1, 1908 August 16, 2021 Newspapers.com The extratropical remnants of the storm caused eight deaths in Atlantic Canada after several boats capsized. In Nova Scotia, the storm downed a number of trees and damaged many properties in Halifax. Heavy rainfall also washed out unpaved roads in the city and left them nearly impassable.http://www.ec.gc.ca/hurricane/default.asp?lang=En&n=510B5259-1 1908-2 Environment Canada November 24, 2009 August 16, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20131006003847/http://www.ec.gc.ca/hurricane/default.asp?lang=En&n=510B5259-1 October 6, 2013 Tropical Storm Four Atl Tropical Storm Four surface analysis July 30, 1908.png AL04 1908 path.png July 29 August 3 50 A tropical depression developed just offshore Sabine Pass, Texas, around 00:00 UTC on July 29. Moving southeastward, the depression intensified into a tropical storm about 12 hours later. Early on July 30, the storm peaked with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph km/h on 5. Eventually, it recurved to the north-northwest and headed toward Louisiana. At 22:00 UTC on July 31, the cyclone made landfall on Marsh Island, Louisiana, at the same intensity. The storm weakened to a tropical depression early on August 2, around the time it curved northeastward. By late on August 3, the system dissipated over northern Mississippi. The storm dropped heavy rainfall in portions of Louisiana. The city of Franklin recorded 19.62 in mm on of precipitation between July 26 and August 2,LMV 3–14 Storm Total Rainfall In The United States United States Army Corps of Engineers United States Department of War 1945 including 9.6 in mm on in one day. The coastal parishes of Louisiana experienced severe flooding,Louisiana Section Climatological Data July 1908 10 7 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-9266ED91-D90D-4EA3-9B54-300F20EA1B0B.pdf National Centers for Environmental Information August 16, 2021 Weather Bureau San Juan, Puerto Rico PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20210816212239/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-9266ED91-D90D-4EA3-9B54-300F20EA1B0B.pdf August 16, 2021 with major damage to rice crops. Farther east, floodwaters inundated streets in the outskirts of New Orleans, necessitating the use of skiffs for navigation. Four coal barges carrying cargo collectively valued at $12,000 sank in the Mississippi River near New Orleans.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83568073/daily-arkansas-gazette/ Storm Sinks Barges July 31, 1908 The Arkansas Gazette 10 August 16, 2021 Newspapers.com Tropical Storm Five Atl Tropical Storm Five surface analysis September 01, 1908.png AL05 1908 path.png August 30 September 2 45 A ship detected a tropical storm about 230 mi km on 5 southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, at 12:00 UTC on August 30. The storm moved westward, until turning northeastward late on August 31. At 00:00 UTC on September 1, the system peaked with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph km/h on. Eight hours later, it made landfall near Cape Lookout, North Carolina, at the same intensity. Shortly thereafter, the storm reemerged into the Atlantic Ocean. The system transitioned into an extratropical cyclone at 18:00 UTC on September 2, while located about 135 mi km on 5 southeast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The storm brought strong winds to portions of North Carolina and Virginia. Hurricane Six Atl Hurricane Six surface analysis September 14, 1908.png AL06 1908 path.png September 7 September 18 105 Historical weather maps indicate the presence of a tropical storm about 535 mi km on 5 east-northeast of Barbados on September 7. Moving west-northwestward, the storm passed just north of the Lesser Antilles and slowly intensified, becoming a hurricane just offshore the Dominican Republic early on September 11. Thereafter, the cyclone strengthened more quickly, becoming a Category 2 hurricane just prior to striking Inagua in the Bahamas several hours later with winds of 100 mph km/h on. Around 12:00 UTC on September 12, the system strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane and peaked with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph km/h on by early the following day. The storm curved northward and passed over or near several islands on September 13 and September 14, including Exuma, Cat Island, and Eleuthera. Later on September 14, the cyclone turned northeastward and exited the island chain. While traversing the open Atlantic, the system slowly weakened and remained a hurricane until falling to tropical storm intensity late on September 18 while just offshore Newfoundland. The storm soon struck the island and became extratropical near Port Rexton. The extratropical remnants continued northeastward and dissipated over the Labrador Sea late the following day. The passing storm brought high winds and rough surf to the northern coast of Puerto Rico between September 9–10. Winds topped out at 40 mph km/h on in San Juan on July 10.Porto Rico Section Climatological Data September 1908 10 9 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-5A89C9B4-BB4F-46F5-B42E-0A418FFA3F07.pdf National Centers for Environmental Information February 5, 2021 Weather Bureau San Juan, Puerto Rico PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20210205185007/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-5A89C9B4-BB4F-46F5-B42E-0A418FFA3F07.pdf February 5, 2021 In the Turks and Caicos Islands, wind gusts near 100 mph km/h on uprooted many trees and partially destroyed many buildings and homes on Grand Turk Island. The Haitian sloop Telegraph capsized at Hawk's Nest with the loss of all occupants.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83587403/the-emporia-journal-weekly-edition/ Swept by Storm September 18, 1908 The Emporia Journal Emporia, Kansas August 16, 2021 Newspapers.com Overall, the storm killed at least 19 people in the island chain.Edward N. Rappaport and Jose Fernandez-Partagas The Deadliest Atlantic Tropical Cyclones, 1492–1996: Cyclones that may have 25+ deaths National Hurricane Center 1996 August 16, 2021 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pastdeadlyapp2.shtml? In the Bahamas, significant damage was reported on Acklins, Crooked Island, Inagua, Long Cay, Long Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador Island. In Clarence Town, which is located on Long Island, the storm completely destroyed the churches, courthouse, and jail, as well as 97 percent of homes,https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83592989/the-gazette/ Bahamas Hurricane-Swept September 24, 1908 12 The Gazette Montreal, Quebec August 16, 2021 Newspapers.com leaving only five dwellings standing. On Inagua, the crew of the steamer Sibiria observed many wood-frame homes being destroyed in Matthew Town.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83593754/the-philadelphia-inquirer/ Storm Devastates Island Town September 20, 1908 The Philadelphia Inquirer 3 August 16, 2021 Newspapers.com The schooner Beulah McCabe sank in the vicinity of the Bahamas, causing the deaths of seven people.https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b3330073&view=1up&seq=404&size=125 United States Department of Commerce and Labor Bureau of Navigation Forty-First Annual List of Merchant Vessels of the United States for the Year Ending June 30, 1909 Washington, D.C. 1909 388 Wind gusts ranging from 50 - 60 mph km/h on impacted Bermuda, though damage was mainly limited to some uprooted trees.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83594041/evening-star/ Adios, Hurricane! September 16, 1908 The Evening Star Washington, D.C. 1 August 16, 2021 Newspapers.com In Atlantic Canada, some boats along the south coast of Nova Scotia suffered minor damage.http://www.ec.gc.ca/hurricane/default.asp?lang=En&n=B17F2976-1 1908-4 Environment Canada August 16, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20131006003859/http://www.ec.gc.ca/hurricane/default.asp?lang=En&n=B17F2976-1 October 6, 2013 Tropical Storm Seven Atl Tropical Storm Seven surface analysis September 17, 1908.png AL07 1908 path.png September 16 September 18 60 A ship first observed this tropical storm about 245 mi km on 5 north-northwest of Telchac Puerto, Yucatán, at 12:00 UTC on September 16. The storm intensified gradually while moving northwestward, peaking with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph km/h on 5 at 00:00 UTC on September 18. However, the cyclone soon quickly weakened, falling to tropical depression intensity about 18 hours later. It then dissipated about 70 mi km on 5 south-southwest of the Texas–Louisiana state line. Hurricane Eight Atl Hurricane Eight surface analysis October 02, 1908.png AL08 1908 path.png September 21 October 7 95 <971 A tropical storm was first detected on September 21 about 670 mi km on 5 northeast of French Guiana. The storm headed west-northwestward and slowly intensified, becoming a hurricane around the time it struck Guadeloupe on September 25. Entering the Caribbean Sea, the hurricane continued westward, until curving to the northwest while south of Hispaniola on September 27. Early the next day, the storm made landfall in Haiti near Marigot, Sud-Est, with winds of 80 mph km/h on. The system soon emerged over the Gulf of Gonâve, where it briefly weakened to a tropical storm late on September 28. Just after 12:00 UTC on September 29, the storm made another landfall near Imías, Guantánamo Province, Cuba, as a hurricane with winds of 85 mph km/h on. After the cyclone re-emerged into the Atlantic, it intensified while approaching the western Bahamas, becoming a Category 2 late on September 30. The hurricane peaked with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph km/h on around the time it made landfall on Andros Island early the next day. The storm turned north-northeastward and then northeastward, causing it to strike the Abaco Islands before reaching the open Atlantic again late on October 1. The storm then executed a small cyclonic loop, before resuming an east-northeastward movement. By late on October 6, the system weakened to a tropical storm and transitioned into an extratropical cyclone about 350 mi km on 5 east of Bermuda. The extratropical remnants continued east-northeastward and dissipated several hours later. On Guadeloupe, the storm uprooted many trees, severely damaged sugarcane crops, and deroofed sugar factories. Communications were also disrupted. The captain of the Dutch steamer Prins Willem V. reported considerable damage in Haiti.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83620840/the-montgomery-advertiser/ 1 Steamer in Storm October 3, 1908 The Montgomery Advertiser August 17, 2021 Newspapers.com In Cuba, the hurricane destroyed several buildings, including the custom house, which was under construction. Many fruit groves suffered substantial damage. The storm produced hurricane-force winds and heavy precipitation over the western Bahamas. At Nassau, sustained winds reached 80 mph km/h on. Much of New Providence was inundated due to rainfall amounts up to 7 in mm on. Property damage was generally light, however, with only smaller dwellings and outbuildings being demolished. Several large vessels capsized in the vicinity of the island, resulting in six deaths.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83628768/evening-star/ Lives Lost at Nassau October 2, 1908 The Evening Star Washington, D.C. 2 August 17, 2021 Newspapers.com On the Abaco Islands, several buildings at a timber company's plant, one home, and several huts were destroyed. Eleuthera also reported extensive damage, including the destruction of a mission house, a chapel, and several other buildings. The storm toppled many coconut trees, while one plantation alone lost about 300 banana trees.The Second Hurricane https://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00076890/05041/2x 2 October 10, 1908 The Nassau Guardian August 17, 2021 Nassau, Bahamas Throughout the Bahamas, this storm, combined with the hurricane in mid-September, resulted in the near total loss of grapefruit, orange, and sisal crops. Additionally, the cyclone downed a number of trees and destroyed many gardens.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83599500/belvidere-daily-republican/ Islands Devastated by Great Wind Storm October 13, 1908 1 Belvidere Daily Republican August 17, 2021 Belvidere, Illinois Newspapers.com Heavy rains and high winds also pelted Bermuda, damaging a number of structures.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83621692/the-washington-post/ Gale Sweeps Cuban Coast October 6, 1908 1 The Washington Post August 17, 2021 Newspapers.com Hurricane Nine Atl Hurricane Nine weather map, October 18, 1908.jpg AL09 1908 path.png October 14 October 19 90 A ship indicated that a tropical depression developed about 160 mi km on 5 north-northeast of Nombre de Dios, Colón, on October 14 at 12:00 UTC. Moving westward, the depression became a tropical storm early the following day. The storm later curved to the west-northwest and intensified into a Category 1 hurricane around 12:00 UTC on October 16. About 24 hours later, it became a Category 2 hurricane. Late on October 17, the hurricane peaked with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph km/h on 5. Early the next day, it made landfall in Nicaragua near Pearl Lagoon, South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region. The hurricane rapidly weakened after moving inland, falling to tropical storm intensity by 12:00 UTC on October 18 and weakening to a tropical depression at 00:00 UTC on October 19. Several hours later, the storm dissipated over Honduras. The hurricane caused extensive impacts along the coast of Nicaragua from Cabo Gracias a Dios to Pearl Cays, with telegraph and telephone communications interrupted and railroads substantially damaged in that area.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83649532/albuquerque-journal/ Nicaragua Town is Wrecked by Storm October 25, 1908 Albuquerque Journal August 17, 2021 Newspapers.com The towns of Prinzapolka and Rio Grande were completely destroyed. The New York Times reported "much loss of life," including at least two deaths in Rio Grande.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83648416/burlington-daily-news/ Storm in Nicaragua Burlington Daily News 1 October 29, 1908 August 17, 2012 Newspapers.com Tropical Storm Ten Atl Tropical Storm Ten weather map, October 22, 1908.jpg AL10 1908 path.png October 20 October 23 35 An extratropical low-pressure area became a tropical storm about 280 mi km on 5 west of Bermuda at 12:00 UTC on October 20. The cyclone moved southeastward and failed to strengthen beyond maximum sustained winds of 40 mph km/h on. Late on October 21, the storm curved southwestward and then northwestward early the next day. Due to colder sea surface temperatures, the system gradually lost tropical characteristics and transitioned into an extratropical cyclone about 100 mi km 5 on east-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, early on October 23. The extratropical low moved ashore South Carolina near McClellanville before dissipating several hours later. Light rainfall was observed in South Carolina, with up to 2.86 in mm on of precipitation recorded in Conway on October 23.South Carolina Section Climatological Data October 1908 10 10 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-84838CDC-D96E-4AB4-AAA1-B54C04E61B8A.pdf National Centers for Environmental Information August 17, 2021 Weather Bureau Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20240226075115/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-84838CDC-D96E-4AB4-AAA1-B54C04E61B8A.pdf February 26, 2024 Other systems In addition to the ten tropical cyclones reaching at least tropical storm intensity, three others remained tropical depressions. On August 3, a tropical depression formed about 360 mi km on 5 southeast of Bermuda. The depression moved northeastward and later southeastward, before dissipating on August 5. Another tropical depression developed on September 12 about 100 mi km on 5 west-northwest of Nouakchott, Mauritania. The depression moved southwestward and passed through the Cape Verde islands before dissipating on September 15. A trough developed into a tropical depression on September 21 about 600 mi km on 5 northeast of French Guiana. The depression moved east-northeastward and may have intensified into a tropical storm. However, the depression was last noted on the following day. See also Tropical cyclones 1900–1940 South Pacific cyclone seasons 1900–1950 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone seasons 1900s Australian region cyclone seasons References External links Monthly Weather Review March hurricane 1900 Atlantic hurricane 1908 Category:Meteorological events in 1908 Category:1908 natural disasters