The 1953 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. It officially begain June 1, and ended November 30. Jump to: navigation, search Cyclone Catarina, a rare South Atlantic tropical cyclone viewed from the International Space Station on March 26, 2004. ... Jump to: navigation, search June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... November 30 is the 334th day (335th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 31 days remaining, as the final day of November. ...

The 1953 season was an active one, with fourteen tropical systems forming in the Atlantic that year. Many of these were unnamed tropical storms, and barely half of the year's cyclones were named. This was the first time human names were used to name storms. Jump to: navigation, search 1953 is a common year starting on Thursday. ...

Some notable storms of 1953 include: Tropical Storm Alice, which formed in late May and continued into June, striking Central America, Cuba and Florida. Hurricane Carol was a strong hurricane that tracked northwest across the Atlantic, then curved north and struck New Brunswick as a Category 1 storm. Hurricane Florence struck the Florida Panhandle as a strong Category 1 storm. This article is about the month of May. ... June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four with the length of 30 days. ... Central America is the region of North America located between the southern border of Mexico and the northwest border of Colombia, in South America. ... Jump to: navigation, search State nickname: Sunshine State Other U.S. States Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Governor Jeb Bush (R) Senators Bill Nelson (D) Mel Martinez (R) Official languages English Area 170,451 km² (22nd)  - Land 137,374 km²  - Water 30,486 km² (17. ... Jump to: navigation, search Motto: Spem reduxit (Hope was restored) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Fredericton Largest city Saint John Lieutenant Governor Herménégilde Chiasson Premier Bernard Lord (PC) Area 72 908 km² (8th) • Land 71 450 km² • Water 1 458 km² (2. ... The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying hurricanes by the intensity of their sustained winds, developed in 1969 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and National Hurricane Center director Bob Simpson. ... The Florida Panhandle is the region of the state of Florida which includes the westernmost 16 counties in the state. ...

This is one of only 3 seasons to have a pre-season storm and a post-season storm, the others being 1887 and 2003. The decade of 1880 featured the 1880-1889 Atlantic hurricane seasons. ... The 2003 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ...

1953 was also the first season during which storms were named using female names rather than the World War II phonetic alphabet that had been in use since 1950. Jump to: navigation, search World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrinations, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons such as the atom bomb . Known in the USSR as: the Great Patriotic War World War II, also known as the Second... A phonetic alphabet is any of three things: A type of phonetic notation used for transcribing the sounds of human speech into writing. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1950 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...

The following is a list of Atlantic hurricane seasons. ... Jump to: navigation, search The 1950 Atlantic hurricane season was an on going event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... The 1951 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... The 1952 Atlantic hurricane season was an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... The 1954 Atlantic hurricane season was an on going event in the cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... The 1955 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... The 1956 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ...

Storms

Tropical Storm Alice

A large cold core low aloft developed an area of thunderstorms in the Caribbean Sea. It slowly organized, and became Tropical Storm Alice on May 25th, the first female name used for a tropical storm in the Atlantic Ocean. Moving with the cold core aloft, Alice executed a counter-clockwise loop and hit Cape Gracias, Nicaragua on the 26th as a minimal tropical storm. It re-emerged in the Caribbean and moved northward, and gradually strengthened to a 65 mph tropical storm. Alice looped in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, and came within miles of Western Cuba. The storm turned northward, though, and dissipated on the 6th just inland of Panama City, Florida. Alice caused some drownings in Cuba, but it helped end a 9 month drought in Cuba, and helped break a dry spell in Florida. May 25 is the 145th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (146th in leap years). ... Nicaragua is a republic in Central America. ... Gulf of Mexico. ... Panama City is a city located along U.S. Highway 98 in Bay County, Florida. ...

Hurricane Barbara

A tropical wave became a tropical storm over the southern Bahamas on August 11th. Barbara headed northwestward, and attained hurricane strength the next day. The hurricane reached a peak of 110 mph winds on the 13th, but weakened slightly before hitting the Outer Banks. Barbara turned northeastward, and became extratropical on the 15th, just south of Nova Scotia. The hurricane caused one death and $1,000,000 in property damage (1953 dollars). August 11 is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... North Carolinas Outer Banks separating the Atlantic Ocean (east) from Albemarle Sound (north) and Pamlico Sound (south). ... Jump to: navigation, search Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (One defends and the other conquers) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant Governor Myra Freeman Premier John Hamm (PC) Area 55,283 km² (12th) • Land 53,338 km² • Water 1,946 km² (3. ...

Hurricane Carol

The precursor to Hurricane Carol was a tropical wave that developed just off the coast of Africa on August 28th. It moved west-southwestward, and became a tropical storm on the 31st. Intensification was slow at first as it turned northwestward, but on the 2nd and 3rd, Carol rapidly intensified to a 150 mph Category 4 hurricane. It maintained that intensity for a day, but weakened to a minimal hurricane due to cooler waters and upper level shear. Carol maintained hurricane strength until the 7th, just after making landfall near the New Brunswick/Nova Scotia border. Carol caused about $1 million in damage to fish craft in New England, but no deaths. August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... Jump to: navigation, search Motto: Spem reduxit (Hope was restored) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Fredericton Largest city Saint John Lieutenant Governor Herménégilde Chiasson Premier Bernard Lord (PC) Area 72 908 km² (8th) • Land 71 450 km² • Water 1 458 km² (2. ... Jump to: navigation, search Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (One defends and the other conquers) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant Governor Myra Freeman Premier John Hamm (PC) Area 55,283 km² (12th) • Land 53,338 km² • Water 1,946 km² (3. ... While the states marked in red show the core of New England, the regions cultural influence may cover a greater or lesser area than shown. ...

Hurricane Dolly

A tropical wave formed into a tropical storm just north of the Lesser Antilles on September 8th. Dolly headed northwestward, and quickly strengthened to a 130 mph major hurricane on the 16th. The hurricane turned northeastward, and weakened for unknown reasons. It passed Bermuda as a tropical storm on the 12th, and became extratropical later that day. The Lesser Antilles are part of the Antilles, which together with the Greater Antilles form the West Indies. ... September 8 is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years). ...

Hurricane Edna

Shortly behind Dolly, Hurricane Edna formed on September 14th from a tropical wave. It followed a close track to Dolly, and reached major hurricane strength on the 16th. Edna turned northeastward, hit Bermuda on the 17th, weakened, and became extratropical on the 18th. Edna caused considerable damage to Bermuda, but no damage figures exist. Jump to: navigation, search September 14 is the 257th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (258th in leap years). ...

Hurricane Florence

A tropical wave developed into a tropical storm just southeast of Jamaica on September 23rd. Florence moved west-northwestward, and became a hurricane over the Yucatan Channel on the 24th. As it moved north through the Gulf of Mexico, Florence reached a peak of 130 mph winds, but weakened to a minimal hurricane at the time of its Florida Panhandle landfall on the 26th. The hurricane became extratropical later that day, after causing $200,000 in damage (1953 dollars). Jump to: navigation, search September 23 is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years). ... The Florida Panhandle is the region of the state of Florida which includes the westernmost 16 counties in the state. ...

Hurricane Gail

Hurricane Gail formed from a tropical wave on October 2nd in the tropical Atlantic. It moved west-northwestward, reaching tropical storm strength later that day and hurricane strength on the 3rd. Gail encountered unfavorable conditions as it turned southwestward, and dissipated on the 5th. October 2 is the 275th day (276th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 90 days remaining. ...

Tropical Storm Hazel

The twelfth tropical storm and the final named storm of the season formed in the Yucatan Channel on October 7th. Hazel moved northeastward, and hit southern Florida as a 70 mph tropical storm on the 9th. It weakened slightly over land, but re-strengthened to a 70 mph tropical storm before becoming extratropical on the 10th. Hazel caused $250,000 in property damage (1953 dollars). Jump to: navigation, search October 7 is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years). ... Jump to: navigation, search State nickname: Sunshine State Other U.S. States Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Governor Jeb Bush (R) Senators Bill Nelson (D) Mel Martinez (R) Official languages English Area 170,451 km² (22nd)  - Land 137,374 km²  - Water 30,486 km² (17. ...

Other Storms

Tropical Storm Three

Tropical Storm Three formed over the Isle of Youth on August 28th. It moved erratically, first quickly northward, followed by a turn to the east. It moved across southern Florida on the 29th, and turned to the northwest where it reached a peak of 60 mph winds. Tropical Storm Three weakened to a tropical depression at the time of its Savannah, Georgia landfall on the 1st, and dissipated 2 days later over Kentucky. The Isla de la Juventud (English: Isle of Youth) is the largest island of Cuba after Cuba proper. ... August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... City nickname: The Creative Coast Location Government County Chatham Mayor Otis S. Johnson Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 202. ... State nickname: Bluegrass State Other U.S. States Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Governor Ernie Fletcher (R) Official languages English Area 104,749 km² (37th)  - Land 102,989 km²  - Water 1,760 km² (1. ...

Tropical Storm Seven

A tropical depression formed in the western Gulf of Mexico on September 14th. It moved east-northeastward, strengthening to a tropical storm later that day. It executed a clockwise loop from the 16th to the 18th, reaching a peak of 70 mph winds on the way. It weakened to a minimal tropical storm at the time of its northwestern Florida landfall on the 20th, and dissipated the next day. Gulf of Mexico. ... Jump to: navigation, search September 14 is the 257th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (258th in leap years). ... Jump to: navigation, search State nickname: Sunshine State Other U.S. States Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Governor Jeb Bush (R) Senators Bill Nelson (D) Mel Martinez (R) Official languages English Area 170,451 km² (22nd)  - Land 137,374 km²  - Water 30,486 km² (17. ...

Tropical Storm Ten

Tropical Storm Ten developed just south of Cuba on October 3rd. It crossed the island, and moved northeastward, reaching a peak as a tropical cyclone of 45 mph winds. Tropical Storm Ten became extratropical on the 6th, but remained a powerful Extratropical storm for 4 days. October 3 is the 276th day of the year (277th in Leap years). ... Extratropical is a term used in advisories and tropical summaries to indicate that a cyclone has lost its tropical characteristics. ...

Tropical Storm Eleven

The eleventh tropical storm of the season formed in the tropical Atlantic on October 5th, possibly from a tropical wave. It moved west-northwestward, reaching a peak of 70 mph winds before dissipating on the 9th. October 5 is the 278th day of the year (279th in Leap years). ...

Tropical Storm Thirteen

A tropical storm developed northeast of the Lesser Antilles on November 23rd. It moved northeastward, strengthening to a 50 mph tropical storm before moving northwestward and weakening. The storm dissipated on the 26th. The Lesser Antilles are part of the Antilles, which together with the Greater Antilles form the West Indies. ... Jump to: navigation, search November 23 is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 38 days remaining. ...

Tropical Storm Fourteen

The final tropical storm of the 1953 season developed northeast of the Lesser Antilles on December 7th. It moved westward, briefly strengthening to a tropical storm on the 8th before dissipating on the 9th. The Lesser Antilles are part of the Antilles, which together with the Greater Antilles form the West Indies. ... December 7 is the 341st day (342nd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Storm names

These names were used to name storms during the 1953 season. The list was the same for the 1954 season as well. Initially, all female names were used. It wasn't until 1979 that male and female names were used in alternating order. The 1954 Atlantic hurricane season was an on going event in the cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... Jump to: navigation, search This page refers to the year 1979. ...

• Alice
• Barbara
• Carol
• Dolly
• Edna
• Florence
• Gail
• Hazel
• Irene (unused)
• Jill (unused)
• Katherine (unused)
• Lucy (unused)
• Mabel (unused)
• Norma (unused)
• Orpha (unused)
• Patsy (unused)
• Queena (unused)
• Rachel (unused)
• Susie (unused)
• Tina (unused)
• Una (unused)
• Vicki (unused)
• Wallis (unused)

See also

• Tropical Cyclone
• List of Atlantic hurricane seasons