The 1950-1969 Pacific hurricane seasons all began on May 15, 1950-69 in the northeast Pacific Ocean and on June 1, 1950-69 in the central Pacific. They ended on November 30, 1950-69. These dates conventionally delimit the time of year when most tropical cyclones form in northeast Pacific Ocean. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the papal bull ad exstirpanda, which authorizes the torture of heretics in the Medieval Inquisition. ... 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. ... This article is about weather phenomena. ...

Before the satellite age started in the 1960s, data on east Pacific hurricanes is extremely unreliable. Most east Pacific storms are of no threat to land. Only ones that made landfall or are notable in some way are mentioned. A weather satellite is a type of artificial satellite that is primarily used to monitor the weather and climate of the Earth. ...

The following is a list of Pacific hurricane seasons. ... The 1925-1949 Pacific hurricane seasons all began on May 15, 1925-49 in the northeast Pacific Ocean and on June 1, 1925-49 in the central Pacific. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... The 1971 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ...

1950 Season

Seven tropical systems were observed this season.

A tropical depression formed over the Central Pacific on August 12, southeast of Hawaii. It tracked west-northwestward, strengthening to become Tropical Storm Hiki the next day (Hawaiian for Able). Hiki reached hurricane strength while a short distance north of the islands. A small hurricane, it paralleled the islands until the 17th, when a high pressure system forced the storm southwestward. As the high receded, Hiki moved to the northwest and dissipated on the 21st. Moderate damage was seen on Hawaii, and one person died. August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Official language(s) Hawaiian and English Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 43rd 28,337 km² n/a km 2,450 km 41. ...

1951 Season

Nine tropical systems were observed this season.

A tropical storm and a hurricane hit near Acapulco, Mexico early in the season in May and June, respectively. Acapulco, also known as Acapulco de Juárez, is a city and major sea port in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific coast of Mexico, 190 miles S.S.W. of Mexico City, at 16. ...

On August 24, a tropical storm was first observed south of Mexico. It paralleled the coastline, and moved northward into Baja California on the 28th. It dissipated the next day, and caused moderate flooding in southern California. August 24 is the 236th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (237th in leap years), with 129 days remaining. ... Baja California is the northernmost state of Mexico. ...

1952 Season

Of the seven known tropical systems, all remained at sea.

1953 Season

Of the four known tropical systems, all remained at sea.

1954 Season

Eleven tropical systems were observed this season.

In mid-July, a hurricane moved west-northwestward across the Eastern Pacific. It turned northward, a hit Baja California on July 17. The remnants brought 2 inches of rain to southern California. July 17 is the 198th day (199th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 167 days remaining. ...

On October 13, a tropical storm hit southeastern Mexico. October 13 is the 286th day of the year (287th in leap years). ...

1955 Season

Six tropical systems were observed this season.

In early to mid-October, a tropical storm and a hurricane hit southwestern Mexico.

1956 Season

Eleven tropical systems were observed this season.

A hurricane hit southern Mexico in June.

1957 Season

Thirteen tropical systems were observed this season.

In mid July, Hurricane Kanoa moved across the Eastern Pacific, dissipating on July 26. The remnants brought beneficial rain to Hawaii. July 26 is the 207th day (208th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 158 days remaining. ... Official language(s) Hawaiian and English Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 43rd 28,337 km² n/a km 2,450 km 41. ...

A tropical storm strengthened to a hurricane north of Hawaii in early August, one of only a few hurricanes to do so in the Eastern Pacific.

A disturbance in the Intertropical Convergence Zone developed into a tropical storm on September 1. Della moved west-northwestward, strengthening to a hurricane while west of Hawaii. There, it brought heavy surf to the western islands. The hurricane continued generally westward, moving to the southwest while crossing the International Date Line. Della turned to the northwest, where she reached her peak of 130 mph winds. It turned to the northeast, and became extratropical on the 17th. September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ...

On October 1, a hurricane was seen in the Eastern Pacific. It moved northeastward, hitting Baja California and Mexico before dissipating over New Mexico on the 6th. October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Official language(s) None, English and Spanish de facto Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 5th 315,194 km² 550 km 595 km 0. ...

Another hurricane moved up the western Mexican coast before hitting and dissipating on the 21st.

On October 22, a powerful 140 mph hurricane hit western Mexico. This hurricane killed eight people in Mazatlan when that city's jail was blown down. There was heavy damage, and many watercraft were sunk or blown aground. October 22 is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 70 days remaining. ...

A very late season tropical storm developed from the Intertropical Convergence Zone south of Hawaii on November 29. The storm, named Nina, moved northeastward, reaching hurricane strength on the 30th. Nina turned westward, but a high pressure system to its northwest forced it southward where it dissipated on December 6. High waves resulted in $100,000 in damage. November 29 is the 333rd (in leap years the 334th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... December 6 is the 340th day (341st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

1958 Season

Thirteen tropical systems were observed this season.

On June 14, a tropical storm hit southern Mexico. June 14 is the 165th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (166th in leap years), with 200 days remaining. ...

A tropical storm developed rapidly just east of Hawaii on August 7. It moved westward into Hilo, where its circulation was greatly disrupted. A weakened depression persisted for 2 more days before dissipating. While weak, the storm caused very heavy flooding resulting in $500,000 in damage. Official language(s) Hawaiian and English Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 43rd 28,337 km² n/a km 2,450 km 41. ... August 7 is the 219th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (220th in leap years), with 146 days remaining. ... Hilo is a coastal city in the State of Hawaii, and is the largest municipal area on the island of Hawai‘i. ...

In Mid-September, a tropical storm moved up Baja California. 2 weeks later, a hurricane moved northward through Baja California and Mexico and dissipated over New Mexico.

On October 30 a tropical storm hit southwestern Mexico. October 30 is the 303rd day of the year (304th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 62 days remaining. ...

1959 Season

Fifteen tropical systems were observed this season.

A tropical storm in mid-June moved parallel to the west coast of Mexico, dissipating on the 12th.

On August 1, Tropical Storm Dot was first seen southeast of Hawaii. It moved westward, strengthening to a 150 mph Category 4 hurricane before turning to the northwest. It crossed over the northwestern Hawaiian islands as a minimal hurricane, and dissipated on the 8th. Dot caused around $5.5 million in damage. August 1 is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... Official language(s) Hawaiian and English Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 43rd 28,337 km² n/a km 2,450 km 41. ...

A northwestward moving hurricane moved up Baja California and dissipated on September 11. The remnants brought slight rain to the desert southwest. September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (255th in leap years). ...

Hurricane Patsy reached a peak of 170 mph winds while moving northward near the International Date Line. It remained out to sea, and dissipated on September 10. September 10 is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years). ...

The most notable storm, however, was the 1959 Mexico Hurricane. It made landfall as a Category 5 and killed at least 1800 people. The 1959 Mexico Hurricane was a devastating tropical cyclone that impacted the Pacific coast of Mexico in October 1959, and is the strongest known landfall by an East Pacific hurricane. ...

1960 Season

1960 was the first season that Eastern Pacific tropical storms were named. 7 storms formed.

Hurricane Diana moved up the Gulf of California and dissipated on August 20. August 20 is the 232nd day of the year (233rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...

Hurricane Estelle meandered through the Pacific and dissipated on September 9. The remnants brought 3 to 4 inches of rain to California. September 9 is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years). ...

1961 Season

Ten tropical systems were observed this season.

Hurricane Iva was the first storm of the season, as the Eastern Pacific continued through the name lists regardless of the year. The hurricane hit southern Mexico on June 11. June 11 is the 162nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (163rd in leap years), with 203 days remaining. ...

Tropical Storm Simone formed from the remnants of Hurricane Hattie in the Atlantic on November 1. Simone turned northward and hit near the Gulf of Tehuanapec on the 2nd. Simone dissipated on the 3rd, and contributed to the development of Tropical Storm Inga. Hurricane Hattie was a powerful hurricane that hit Central America on Halloween, 1961. ... November 1 is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 60 days remaining. ...

The last storm of the season, Tara, hit southern Mexico on November 12. Hurricane Tara killed around 500 people. November 12 is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 49 days remaining. ...

1962 Season

Nine tropical systems were observed this season.

Hurricane Valerie hit western Mexico on June 26. June 26 is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 188 days remaining. ...

Tropical Storms Bernice and Claudia hit Baja California in September.

The last storm of the season, Doreen, hit western Mexico on October 4. October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in Leap years). ...

1963 Season

Eight tropical systems were observed this season.

Hurricane Emily hit southern Mexico on June 30. June 30 is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 184 days remaining. ...

Tropical Storm Jenny-Katherine moved through the Eastern Pacific in mid-September. It moved northward, and hit Baja California on September 18, bringing heavy rain to southern California. The storm had two names because they assumed Jenny dissipated and Katherine reformed, but it was in actuality one storm. Baja California is the northernmost state of Mexico. ... September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ...

The remnants of Tropical Storm Irah moved westward across the Central Pacific, bringing moderate rain to Hawaii before dissipating on September 21. September 21 is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years). ...

Hurricane Mona hit western Mexico on October 19. October 19 is the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...

1964 Season

Five tropical systems were observed this season.

Tropical Storm Natalie hit western Mexico on July 7. July 7 is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 177 days remaining. ...

1965 Season

Ten tropical systems were observed this season.

Tropical Storm Wallie hit southern Mexico on June 18. June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (170th in leap years), with 196 days remaining. ...

Hurricane Emily weakened while moving northward in the Eastern Pacific. It hit Baja California as a tropical depression on September 6, and brought light rain to the desert southwest. September 6 is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years). ...

Tropical Storm Hazel hit southwestern Mexico on September 27. September 27 is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 95 days remaining. ...

1966 Season

Thirteen tropical systems were observed this season.

Tropical Storms Helga and Kirsten hit Baja California and dissipated over Mexico in September.

The last two tropical storms, Lorraine and Maggie made landfall on southern Mexico in October.

1960-1966 storm names

These two lists were used sequentially. When the bottom of one list was reached, the next name was from the top of the other. List 1 is the same list used in the 1968 Season. List 2 is the same list used in the 1969 season. When the second list was exhausted in 1965, that same list was restarted instead of returning to the first list.

List 1

• Annette (1960)
• Bonny (1960)
• Celeste (1960)
• Diana (1960)
• Estelle (1960)
• Fernanda (1960)
• Gwen (1960)
• Hyacinth (1960)
• Iva (1961)
• Joanne (1961)
• Kate (1961)
• Liza (1961)
• Madeline (1961)
• Naomi (1961)
• Orla (1961)
• Pauline (1961)
• Rebecca (1961)
• Simone (1961)
• Tara (1961)
• Valerie (1961)
• Willa (1962)

...

List 2

• Ava (1962)
• Bernice (1962)
• Claudia (1962)
• Doreen (1962)
• Emily (1963)
• Florence (1963)
• Glenda (1963)
• Hazel (1963)
• Irah (1963)
• Jennifer (1963)
• Katherine (1963)
• Lillian (1963)
• Mora (1963)
• Natalie (1964)
• Odessa (1964)
• Prudence (1964)
• Roslyn (1964)
• Silvia (1964)
• Tillie (1964)
• Victoria (1965)
• Wallie (1965)

List 2 Restarted

• Ava (1965)
• Bernice (1965)
• Claudia (1965)
• Doreen (1965)
• Emily (1965)
• Florence (1965)
• Glenda (1965)
• Hazel (1965)

Storms named Madeline in 1961, Hazel in 1963, and Sylvia in 1964 were found to have been tropical depressions and shouldn't have been named. The name Gwen was used for a system in 1960. Gwen is not present in the best track file, but it is not known if it was found not to been a tropical cyclone, or if it was reduced to a depression.

1967 Season

Seventeen tropical systems were observed this season.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Eleanor caused 2 inches of rain over Hawaii on July 22. 22 July is the 203rd day (204th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 162 days remaining. ...

Tropical Cyclone "B", while never officially classied by the National Hurricane Center, was a tropical storm followed by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. The disturbance caused nearly a foot of rain in Hawaii on August 7th, causing moderate damage around the island. Official language(s) Hawaiian and English Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 43rd 28,337 km² n/a km 2,450 km 41. ... August 7 is the 219th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (220th in leap years), with 146 days remaining. ...

A tropical vortex out of the Intertropical Convergence Zone brought 3 more inches of rain to the rain-flogged state of Hawaii in mid-August.

Hurricane Katrina moved up Baja California and dissipated over Arizona on September 3. The remnants brought 2 inches of rain to the southwest of the United States. In Mexico, Katrina caused significant damage to parts of San Felipe. A total of 2500 people were left homeless and 60 ships were sunk. Official language(s) English Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 6th 295,254 km² 500 km 645 km 0. ... September 3 is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years). ...

Tencious Hurricane/Typhoon Sarah brought heavy winds and some damage to Wake Island as it traversed the Central and Western Pacific from September 8 to the 22nd. September 8 is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years). ...

Hurricane Olivia hit Baja California in mid-October and dissipated on the 15th.

1968 Season

Eighteen tropical systems were observed this season.

Tropical Storm Annette hit southwestern Mexico on June 21. June 21 is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 193 days remaining. ...

Tropical Storm Hyacinth made landfall on western Mexico on August 19, dissipating over southeastern Arizona on the 21st. August 19 is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...

Hurricanes Naomi and Pauline hit western Mexico in September, the latter also moving over Baja California.

1969 Season

Ten tropical systems were observed this season. The first cyclone formed July 1, the latest start ever. July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ...

While many tropical storms came close to land, only Hurricane Jennifer, the last storm of the season, hit western Mexico on October 12. October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (286th in leap years). ...

See also

Tropical cyclones Portal

• List of notable tropical cyclones
• List of Pacific hurricane seasons
• Pre-1980 North Indian cyclone seasons

Image File history File links Portal. ... This is a list of notable tropical cyclones, subdivided by basin and reason for notability. ... The following is a list of Pacific hurricane seasons. ... The years before 1980 featured the Pre-1980 North Indian cyclone seasons. ...

References

• http://www.weather.unisys.com/hurricane/e_pacific/index.html
• http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/pages/hurrclimate.php
• http://www.usatoday.com/weather/whhcalif.htm