The 1976 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. It officially started June 1, 1976, and lasted until November 30, 1976. 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Hurricane Ivan viewed from the International Space Station, September 2004. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 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. ... 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Although several storms made landfall in 1976, they caused little reported damage. Hurricane Emmy caused 68 indirect deaths when a Venezuelan Air Force plane carrying a school choir crashed on a landing attempt at Lajes Air Force Base in the Azores during the storm. Location Motto of the autonomous region: Antes morrer livres que em paz sujeitos (Portuguese: Rather die free than peacefully subjected) Oficial language Portuguese Capitals Ponta Delgada (Presidency of the autonomous government), Angra do Heroísmo (Supreme Court), Horta (Legislative Assembly) Other towns Praia da Vitória, Ribeira Grande Area 2333...

The following is a list of Atlantic hurricane seasons. ... The 1974 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... The 1975 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... The 1977 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... The 1978 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... The 1979 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... The 1980 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... 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. ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... A foot (plural: feet) is a non-SI unit of distance or length, measuring around a third of a metre. ...

Storms

Subtropical Storm One

On May 19 an upper level trough produced widespread thunderstorms over the Gulf of Mexico. Slowly, the system organized, first to a subtropical depression on May 21, then to a subtropical storm on the 23rd. The storm began to move faster, and on the 23rd, it hit the Florida Panhandle. After moving across Georgia at 23 M.P.H. the storm reached its peak of 50 M.P.H. southeast of the Carolinas on the 24th. It merged with a frontal system on the 25th. Heavy rainfall was associated with the system, but little damage occurred. May 19 is the 139th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (140th in leap years). ... Gulf of Mexico. ... May 21 is the 141st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (142nd in leap years). ... The Florida Panhandle is the region of the state of Florida which includes the westernmost 16 counties in the state. ... There are several geographical locations named Carolina: Carolina, North America = Between 1663 and 1729 Carolina was the united and singular North American British colony of the Province of Carolina. ...

Tropical Storm Anna

The system that became Tropical Storm Andrew formed in the Central Atlantic, several hundred miles southeast of Bermuda. It began as a subtropical depression on July 28, and strengthened to Subtropical Storm Two on the 30th. That afternoon it rapidly acquired tropical characteristics, and was named Andrew. Andrew reached his peak of 45 M.P.H. that day, but became extratropical on August 1. Steering currents were weak, so the system made a slow counterclockwise loop around the Azores before dissipating on the 6th. July 28 is the 209th day (210th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 156 days remaining. ... August 1st is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... Location Motto of the autonomous region: Antes morrer livres que em paz sujeitos (Portuguese: Rather die free than peacefully subjected) Oficial language Portuguese Capitals Ponta Delgada (Presidency of the autonomous government), Angra do Heroísmo (Supreme Court), Horta (Legislative Assembly) Other towns Praia da Vitória, Ribeira Grande Area 2333...

Hurricane Belle

A tropical wave that was tracked across the Atlantic organized into a Tropical Depression on August 6 while located east of the Bahamas. After drifting for a day, the system became Tropical Storm Belle. Intensification became more steady, and she reached hurricane strength that night. Belle peaked on the 9th as a 120 M.P.H. major hurricane, located about 250 miles east of the Savannah, Georgia. Steady weakening occurred afterwards, but it managed to hit Long Island as a minimal hurricane on the morning of the 10th. Belle dissipated later that day over western Massachusettes. Like most hurricanes paralleling the east coast, hurricane watches and warnings were issued for much of the area, though damage was only estimated at $100 million. August 6 is the 218th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (219th in leap years), with 147 days remaining. ... Nickname: Hostess City of the South Location in Georgia Founded  -Incorporated 1733   County Bryan, Chatham, and Effingham Mayor Otis S. Johnson Area  - Total  - Water 202. ... Image of Long Island taken by NASA. Long Island is an island off the North American coast. ... State nickname: Bay State Other U.S. States Capital Boston Largest city Boston Governor Mitt Romney Official languages English Area 27,360 km² (44th)  - Land 20,317 km²  - Water 7,043 km² (25. ...

Hurricane Candice

On August 11th, an upper level low was located south of Bermuda. Over the next week, the system warmed and moved towards the surface. On August 18, it became a tropical depression, and later that day, it was named Tropical Storm Candice. Moving to the northeast, it remained weak until the 21st, when it rapidly became a hurricane, located at 41º north, or 400 miles east of Cape Cod. When Candice became a hurricane, it was one of only 7 hurricanes to reach hurricane strength north of 40º. Soonafter, Candice rapidly moved to the northeast, and it lost its identity to a cold front on August 24. August 18 is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Cape Cod and the Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastline Cape Cod and Cape Cod Bay from space, April 1997. ... August 24 is the 236th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (237th in leap years), with 129 days remaining. ...

Tropical Storm Dottie

A strong upper level trough led to the formation of a low pressure area in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, of which a tropical depression formed on August 18th. After drifting to the east-southeast, the storm rapidly moved to the northeast, reaching tropical storm strength on the way. After passing over Florida, Dottie moved to the north, reaching a peak of 50 M.P.H. winds. Conditions appeared favorable, and a hurricane watch was issued. However, upper level winds ripped the storm apart on the 20th, and it was barely a tropical storm at its South Carolina landfall on the 21st. The renmant low of the system followed its track, moving southwestward into Florida, bringing more rain to the area. Fortunately, damage was minor, but four deaths occurred due to a fishing boat sinking over the Bahamas. Gulf of Mexico. ... State nickname: Sunshine State Other U.S. States Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Governor Jeb Bush (R) Official languages English Area 170,451 km² (22nd)  - Land 137,374 km²  - Water 30,486 km² (17. ... State nickname: Palmetto State Other U.S. States Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Governor Mark Sanford (R) Official languages English Area 82,965 km² (40th)  - Land 78,051 km²  - Water 4,915 km² (6%) Population (2000)  - Population {{{2000Pop}}} (26th)  - Density 51. ...

Hurricane Emmy

The tropical depression that became Hurricane Emmy developed on August 20th from a tropical wave, located about 1000 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. As it moved west-northwestward, the area strengthened to a tropical storm on the 22nd. On the 24th, it recurved to the northeastward, and strengthened to a hurricane on the 25th. Its eastward movement so early in the year is almost unprecedented, as it occurred from the rapid development of a low pressure system to its northeast. Emmy moved recurved back northwest on the 26th, but again moved eastward on the 29th, when it reached its peak of 100 M.P.H. It gradually weakened, and on September 4, a weakened extratropical Emmy was absorbed by the larger circulation of Hurricane Frances while located over the Azores. August 20 is the 232nd day of the year (233rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... The Lesser Antilles are part of the Antilles, which together with the Greater Antilles form the West Indies. ... September 4 is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years). ... Location Motto of the autonomous region: Antes morrer livres que em paz sujeitos (Portuguese: Rather die free than peacefully subjected) Oficial language Portuguese Capitals Ponta Delgada (Presidency of the autonomous government), Angra do Heroísmo (Supreme Court), Horta (Legislative Assembly) Other towns Praia da Vitória, Ribeira Grande Area 2333...

Hurricane Frances

Like Emmy, the tropical depression that became Hurricane Frances formed from a tropical wave on August 27, while midway between the Lesser Antilles and the coast of Africa. The next day, it became a tropical storm, and on the 30th, Frances became a hurricane. As it recurved to the north and east, Frances reached her peak of 115 M.P.H. on the 1st. Steady weakening occurred afterwards, and Frances became extratropical on the 4th. August 27 is the 239th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (240th in leap years), with 126 days remaining. ... Africa is the worlds second-largest continent and second most populous after Asia. ... August 30 is the 242nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (243rd in leap years), with 123 days remaining. ... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ...

Subtropical Storm Three

On September 12, the interaction between mid-tropospheric low and a diffuse stationary front led to the formation of a low pressure system over central Florida. As it moved north-northeastward, it developed a circulation and became a subtropical depression on the 13th. The next day it became a subtropical storm, and reached its peak of 45 M.P.H. over the western Tropical Atlantic, off the coast of Georgia. The storm quickly made landfall near Charleston, South Carolina, and dissipated over southern Virginia on the 17th. September 12 is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years). ... State nickname: Sunshine State Other U.S. States Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Governor Jeb Bush (R) Official languages English Area 170,451 km² (22nd)  - Land 137,374 km²  - Water 30,486 km² (17. ... Motto: Fedes Mores Juraque Curat Nickname: The Holy City, The Palmetto City Location in South Carolina Founded  -Incorporated 1670   County Berkeley County & Charleston County Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ...

Hurricane Gloria

A tropical wave became a tropical depression on September 26th, located 400 miles northeast of the Lesser Antilles. On the 27th while moving northward, it strengthened to become Tropical Storm Gloria. After moving northwestward for a day, Gloria moved northeast, strengthening to a 100 M.P.H. hurricane on the 30th. Steady weakening ensued, and Gloria lost her tropical characteristics on October 4th. September 26 is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 96 days remaining. ... October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in Leap years). ...

Hurricane Holly

The tropical depression that became Hurricane Holly formed from a tropical wave on October 22nd, 200 miles east of the northern Lesser Antilles. After a day, the storm became Tropical Storm Holly, and on the 24th, Hurricane Holly. Holly weakened to a tropical storm on the 25th, and lost her tropical characteristics on the 28th while located 400 miles northwest of the Azores islands. October 22 is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 70 days remaining. ... October 28 is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 64 days remaining. ... Location Motto of the autonomous region: Antes morrer livres que em paz sujeitos (Portuguese: Rather die free than peacefully subjected) Oficial language Portuguese Capitals Ponta Delgada (Presidency of the autonomous government), Angra do Heroísmo (Supreme Court), Horta (Legislative Assembly) Other towns Praia da Vitória, Ribeira Grande Area 2333...

1976 Hurricane names

The following names were used for named storms (tropical storms and hurricanes) that formed in the North Atlantic in 1976.

See also

• Lists of tropical cyclone names
• List of notable tropical cyclones

Because of their long-term persistence, and the need for a unique identifier in issuing forecasts and warnings, tropical cyclones are given names. ... This is a list of notable tropical cyclones, subdivided by basin and reason for notability. ...

External link

• Detailed information on all storms from 1976