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Encyclopedia > 1997 Atlantic hurricane season
1997 Atlantic hurricane season
Season summary map
Season summary map
First storm formed: May 31, 1997 (Subtrop)
Last storm dissipated: October 17, 1997 (Grace)
Strongest storm: Erika - 946 mbar (27.93 inHg), 110 knots (125 mph)
Total storms: 8
Major storms (Cat. 3+): 1
Total damage: $110 million (1997 USD)
$130 million (2005 USD)
Total fatalities: 11
Atlantic hurricane seasons
1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

The 1997 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1997, and lasted until November 30, 1997. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1210x900, 1340 KB) Season summary provided by NOAA of the 1997 Atlantic hurricane season. ... May 31 is the 151st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (152nd in leap years), with 214 days remaining. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... October 17 is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Lowest pressure 946 mbar Damage $10 million (1997 USD) $12. ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ... Inches of mercury or inHg is a non SI unit for pressure. ... The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the levels of tropical depression and tropical storm and thereby become hurricanes; the categories it divides hurricanes into are distinguished by the intensities of their respective sustained winds. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... ... The 1995 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1995, and lasted until November 30, 1995. ... The 1996 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1996, and lasted until November 30, 1996. ... The 1998 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1998, and lasted until November 30, 1998. ... 2 B C D E 7 F G H 11 12 I J K L Categories: | ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... November 30 is the 334th day (335th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 31 days remaining. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Cyclone Catarina, a rare South Atlantic tropical cyclone viewed from the International Space Station on March 26, 2004 Hurricane and Typhoon redirect here. ... The Atlantic Basin includes the main body of the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, but ommits other bodies of water considered to be a part of the Atlantic Ocean in the broad sense, such as the Mediteranean Sea. ...


The 1997 season was inactive, with only seven named storms (eight total) forming. It was the first time since the 1961 season that there were no active tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin during the entire month of August. A strong El Niño is credited with reducing the number of storms in the Atlantic, while increasing the number of storms in the 1997 Pacific hurricane season and 1997 Pacific typhoon season with 19 and 29 storms. As is common in El Niño years, tropical cyclogenesis was suppressed in the tropical latitudes, with only two becoming tropical storms south of 25ºN. Chart of ocean surface temperature anomaly [°C] during the last strong El Niño in December 1997 El Niño and La Niña (also written in English as El Nino and La Nina) are major temperature fluctuations in surface waters of the tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean. ... Pacific Hurricane Seasons 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 The 1997 Pacific hurricane season officially started May 15, 1997 in the eastern Pacific, and June 1, 1997 in the central Pacific, and lasted until November 30, 1997. ... The 1997 Pacific typhoon season has no official bounds; it ran year-round in 1997, but most tropical cyclones tend to form in the northwestern Pacific Ocean between June and December. ...


Hurricane Danny killed four people, and caused an estimated $100 million in damage when it made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River. Hurricane Erika, the strongest storm of the season, passed within 85 miles of the Lesser Antilles, far enough away to prevent hurricane conditions from reaching land. No land effects were felt by One, Ana, Bill, Claudette, Tropical Depression Five, Fabian and Grace. A B C D 5 E F G Categories: | | | | | ... The Mississippi River, derived from the old Ojibwe word misi-ziibi meaning great river (gichi-ziibi big river at its headwaters), is the second-longest river in the United States; the longest is the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi. ... Location of the Lesser Antilles (green) in relation to the rest of the Caribbean Islands of the Lesser Antilles The Lesser Antilles, also known as the Caribbees,[1] are part of the Antilles, which together with the Bahamas and Greater Antilles form the West Indies. ...

Contents

Storms

Subtropical Storm One

Unnamed Subtropical Storm SS
1997 Atlantic subtropical storm 1 track.png
Duration May 31June 2
Intensity 55 mph (88 km/h), 1003 mbar (29.61 inHg)

A cluster of thunderstorms developed over Florida in late May. A shortwave trough brought it to the northeast, enhancing convection around a developing center of circulation. The low pressure area, which formed on May 31, developed into a subtropical depression on June 1. It reached subtropical storm strength 6 hours later as it moved rapidly parallel to the East Coast of the United States. The convection continued to wrap around the center, and despite unfavorable conditions from an approaching cold front, it reached a peak of 50 mph late on June 1 while off the coast of North Carolina. It turned to the east, and became extratropical late on June 2 while southeast of Massachusetts as it was merged by a cold front. Operationally, it was treated as a frontal low, but post-analysis suggested it remained separate throughout its lifetime, and was classified as an unnamed subtropical storm. Cyclone Catarina, a rare South Atlantic tropical cyclone viewed from the International Space Station on March 26, 2004 Hurricane and Typhoon redirect here. ... Image File history File links Unnamed_Subtropical_Storm_(1997). ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x633, 453 KB) 1997 Atlantic subtropical storm 1 track. ... May 31 is the 151st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (152nd in leap years), with 214 days remaining. ... June 2 is the 153rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (154th in leap years), with 212 days remaining. ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... May 31 is the 151st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (152nd in leap years), with 214 days remaining. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... Regional definitions vary from source to source. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... This article is the current U.S. Collaboration of the Week. ... June 2 is the 153rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (154th in leap years), with 212 days remaining. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  Ranked 44th  - Total 10,555 sq mi (27,360 km²)  - Width 183 miles (295 km)  - Length 113 miles (182 km)  - % water 13. ...

Tropical Storm Ana

Tropical Storm Ana TS
Ana 1997 track.png
Duration June 30July 4
Intensity 50 mph (80 km/h), 1000 mbar (29.52 inHg)

A frontal low pressure system off the coast of South Carolina developed into Tropical Depression One on June 30. It moved slowly eastward, and attained tropical storm status on July 1. After peaking at 45 mph, a shortwave trough brought Ana to the northeast, where vertical shear caused the storm to lose what little convection it had. Ana weakened to a tropical depression on the 3rd, and became extratropical on the 4th over the western Atlantic Ocean. There were no damages reported and Ana never affected land. Cyclone Catarina, a rare South Atlantic tropical cyclone viewed from the International Space Station on March 26, 2004 Hurricane and Typhoon redirect here. ... Image File history File links Tropical_Storm_Ana_(1997). ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x633, 414 KB) Tropical Storm Ana (1997) track. ... June 30 is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 184 days remaining. ... For the United States holiday, the Fourth of July, see Independence Day (United States). ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32°430N to 35... June 30 is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 184 days remaining. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ...

Hurricane Bill

Hurricane Bill 1
Bill 1997 track.png
Duration July 11July 13
Intensity 75 mph (120 km/h), 986 mbar (29.11 inHg)

In early July, a large upper-level low developed from the mid-oceanic trough northeast of Puerto Rico. Convection increased over a low level trough, and as the upper level moved southwestward, upper level shear weakened greatly. This allowed for a center organize within the convection, and was classified a tropical depression near the Bahamas on July 11. Though it had a high pressure of 1013mb, the system was in an area of higher pressures, and it reached tropical storm strength later on the 11th under favorable conditions. Embedded within the westerlies, Bill moved quickly to the northeast and reached hurricane status on the 12th over progressively cooler waters, defying forecasts of its demise. The cool waters weakened Bill to a tropical storm on July 13, and it was absorbed by a front later that day. A tropical storm warning was issued for Bermuda, but Bill passed the island without incident. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the levels of tropical depression and tropical storm and thereby become hurricanes; the categories it divides hurricanes into are distinguished by the intensities of their respective sustained winds. ... Image File history File links Hurricane_Bill_(1997). ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x633, 324 KB) Hurricane Bill (1997) track. ... July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... July 13 is the 194th day (195th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 171 days remaining. ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ... July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... July 13 is the 194th day (195th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 171 days remaining. ...

Tropical Storm Claudette

Tropical Storm Claudette TS
Claudette 1997 track.png
Duration July 13July 16
Intensity 45 mph (72 km/h), 1003 mbar

The frontal system that absorbed Hurricane Bill developed a non-tropical frontal low off the coast of South Carolina on July 11. It drifted eastward, and slowly acquired tropical characteristics. A low-level circulation developed, and the system became Tropical Depression Three on the 13th while 315 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Convection continued to organize around the center, and the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Claudette later on the 13th. After reaching a peak of 45 mph winds, the storm encountered southwesterly upper-level shear from an upper-level low. The storm struggled to maintain its intensity as it moved to the northeast. Easterly flow from an approaching frontal boundary turned Claudette to the east, where it weakened into a tropical depression on the 16th. The storm briefly re-strengthened into a tropical storm, but merged with the cold front later on the 16th. As a frontal low, the extratropical storm persisted until dissipating near the Azores islands on July 23. [1] Cyclone Catarina, a rare South Atlantic tropical cyclone viewed from the International Space Station on March 26, 2004 Hurricane and Typhoon redirect here. ... Image File history File links Tropical_Storm_Claudette_(1997). ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x633, 350 KB) Tropical Storm Claudette (1997) track. ... July 13 is the 194th day (195th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 171 days remaining. ... July 16 is the 197th day (198th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 168 days remaining. ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32°430N to 35... July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... An aerial view of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Cape Hatteras is a cape on the coast of North Carolina. ... Motto: Antes morrer livres que em paz sujeitos (Rather die free than in peace subjugated) Anthem: A Portuguesa (national) Hino dos Açores (local) Capital Ponta Delgada (Presidency of the Regional Government) Angra do Heroísmo (Supreme Court)1 Horta (Legislative Assembly)2 Largest city Ponta Delgada Portuguese Government Autonomous... July 23 is the 204th day (205th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 161 days remaining. ...


The storm caused severe rip currents in Connecticut, causing one serious injury. [2] It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ...

Hurricane Danny

Hurricane Danny 1
Danny 1997 track.png
Duration July 16July 26
Intensity 80 mph (128 km/h), 984 mbar
Main article: Hurricane Danny (1997)

A non-tropical cluster of thunderstorms organized into a tropical low over the northern Gulf of Mexico in mid July. On July 17, this low had strengthened into Tropical Storm Danny. Danny moved east-northeast, and reached hurricane strength just before landfall near Buras, Louisiana. Because of the narrowness of that piece of land, most of Danny remained over water and it lost little strength, and made landfall near Mullet Point, Alabama on July 19. After stalling for a day, Danny moved northward and weakened to a tropical depression. The depression headed north across Alabama, then turned to the east and emerged over the Atlantic Ocean near the North Carolina/Virginia border on July 24. The depression immediately restrengthened into a tropical storm. Danny took a northward turn, and came within 25 n mi of Nantucket Island on July 26. It then turned out to sea and was absorbed by a front on July 27. Hurricane Danny caused four direct deaths, and $100 million in estimated damages. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the levels of tropical depression and tropical storm and thereby become hurricanes; the categories it divides hurricanes into are distinguished by the intensities of their respective sustained winds. ... Image File history File links Hurricane_Danny_(1997). ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x633, 626 KB) Hurricane Danny (1997) track. ... July 16 is the 197th day (198th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 168 days remaining. ... July 26 is the 207th day (208th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 158 days remaining. ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ... A B C D 5 E F G Categories: | | | | | ... Gulf of Mexico in 3D perspective. ... July 17 is the 198th day (199th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 167 days remaining. ... Buras-Triumph is a census-designated place located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. ... July 19 is the 200th day (201st in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 165 days remaining. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,419 sq mi (135,765 km²)  - Width 190 miles (306 km)  - Length 330 miles (531 km)  - % water 3. ... This article is the current U.S. Collaboration of the Week. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 7. ... July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 160 days remaining. ... Nantucket is an island south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, formed of glacial moraine. ... July 26 is the 207th day (208th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 158 days remaining. ... July 27 is the 208th day (209th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 157 days remaining. ...

Tropical Depression Five

Tropical Depression Five TD
Duration July 17July 19
Intensity 35 mph (55 km/h), 1008 mbar

Tropical Depression Five formed from a tropical wave that emerged from the west coast of Africa on July 11. The wave moved westward across the tropical Atlantic, and finally began to show consistent evidence of a cloud system center. Deep convection associated with the wave became concentrated on satellite images on July 17, and it is estimated that the disturbance became Tropical Depression Five around 0600 UTC on this day while centered about 475 nautical miles east of Barbados. Cyclone Catarina, a rare South Atlantic tropical cyclone viewed from the International Space Station on March 26, 2004 Hurricane and Typhoon redirect here. ... Image File history File links TD_5_(1997). ... July 17 is the 198th day (199th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 167 days remaining. ... July 19 is the 200th day (201st in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 165 days remaining. ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ... July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... July 17 is the 198th day (199th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 167 days remaining. ...


The tropical depression moved west-northwestward and started showing signs of falling apart on July 18. Early on July 19 it degenerated into tropical wave. Recon observations before the storm fell apart suggested that it may have briefly reached tropical storm strength. The tropical wave continued westward without regenerating and lost its identity on July 23 over the eastern Gulf of Mexico. July 18 is the 199th day (200th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 166 days remaining. ... July 19 is the 200th day (201st in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 165 days remaining. ... Tropical waves, also known as easterly waves, are elongated areas of relatively low air pressure, oriented north to south, causing areas of cloudiness and thunderstorms. ... July 23 is the 204th day (205th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 161 days remaining. ... Gulf of Mexico in 3D perspective. ...


Hurricane Erika

Hurricane Erika 3
Hurricane Erika 1997.gif Erika 1997 track.png
Duration September 3September 20
Intensity 125 mph (200 km/h), 946 mbar (27.93 inHg)
Main article: Hurricane Erika (1997)

On September 3, a tropical depression formed 1150 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. It strengthened into Tropical Storm Erika later that day, and was a hurricane by September 4. Hurricane Erika travelled west-northwest, and came within 85 miles of the Lesser Antilles. Then on September 7, Erika began a sharp turn to the north-northeast. After passing well east of Bermuda, Erika turned east and began weakening over cooler water. On September 15, Erika passed over the western Azores. It became extratropical the next day, and dissipated on September 20 off the coast of Ireland. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the levels of tropical depression and tropical storm and thereby become hurricanes; the categories it divides hurricanes into are distinguished by the intensities of their respective sustained winds. ... Image File history File links Hurricane_Erika_1997. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x910, 113 KB) Hurricane Erika (1997) track. ... September 3 is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... September 20 is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years). ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... Kilometres per hour (American spelling: kilometers per hour) is a unit of both speed (scalar) and velocity (vector). ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ... Lowest pressure 946 mbar Damage $10 million (1997 USD) $12. ... September 3 is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Location of the Lesser Antilles (green) in relation to the rest of the Caribbean Islands of the Lesser Antilles The Lesser Antilles, also known as the Caribbees,[1] are part of the Antilles, which together with the Bahamas and Greater Antilles form the West Indies. ... September 4 is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years). ... September 7 is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years). ... September 15 is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years). ... Motto: Antes morrer livres que em paz sujeitos (Rather die free than in peace subjugated) Anthem: A Portuguesa (national) Hino dos Açores (local) Capital Ponta Delgada (Presidency of the Regional Government) Angra do Heroísmo (Supreme Court)1 Horta (Legislative Assembly)2 Largest city Ponta Delgada Portuguese Government Autonomous... September 20 is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years). ...


Two surfers drowned off the coast of Puerto Rico from strong waves and swells. [3] The outer bands of the storm produced moderate rainfall, totaling to 3.28 inches in the United States Virgin Islands and less than an inch in Puerto Rico. Northeast swells of up to 12 feet caused coastal flooding and beach erosion. Wind gusts peaking at 42 mph snapped tree branches and power lines, leaving 10,000 to 12,000 without power in Puerto Rico. [4] Damage totaled to $10 million (1997 USD, $11.8 million 2005 USD). [5]

Tropical Storm Fabian

Tropical Storm Fabian TS
Fabian 1997 track.png
Duration October 4October 8
Intensity 40 mph (64 km/h), 1004 mbar

Fabian formed north of Puerto Rico on October 5. It moved northeast and became extratropical on October 8. No damage is directly associated with Fabian. Heavy rains over the Lesser Antilles could have caused some minor damage. Cyclone Catarina, a rare South Atlantic tropical cyclone viewed from the International Space Station on March 26, 2004 Hurricane and Typhoon redirect here. ... Image File history File links Tropical_Storm_Fabian_(1997). ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x633, 121 KB) Tropical Storm Fabian (1997) track. ... October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... October 8 is the 281st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (282nd in leap years). ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ... October 5 is the 278th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (279th in Leap years). ... October 8 is the 281st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (282nd in leap years). ...

Tropical Storm Grace

Tropical Storm Grace TS
Grace 1997 track.png
Duration October 16October 17
Intensity 45 mph (72 km/h), 999 mbar

An extratropical low formed just north of Hispaniola on October 15, and the next day gained enough tropical characteristics to be classified as a tropical storm. It moved east-northeast until it was absorbed by another system on October 17. Tropical Storm Grace caused no reported damage. Cyclone Catarina, a rare South Atlantic tropical cyclone viewed from the International Space Station on March 26, 2004 Hurricane and Typhoon redirect here. ... Image File history File links Tropical_Storm_Grace_(1997). ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x633, 146 KB) Tropical Storm Grace (1997) track. ... October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years). ... October 17 is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... Kilometres per hour (American spelling: kilometers per hour) is a unit of both speed (scalar) and velocity (vector). ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ... Early map of Hispaniola The island of Hispaniola (from Spanish, La Española) is the second-largest island of the Antilles, lying between the islands of Cuba to the west, and Puerto Rico to the east. ... October 15 is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years). ... October 17 is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


The precursor disturbance dropped heavy rainfall across Puerto Rico, peaking at 12.69 inches in Aibonito.[6] Aibonito is a small mountain town in Puerto Rico. ...

Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) Rating

ACE (104kt2) – Storm: Source
1 26.64 Erika 5 1.34 Fabian
2 5.98 Danny 6 1.33 Ana
3 2.33 Bill 7 .895 Grace
4 1.57 Claudette 8 .000 Subtrop

The table on the right shows the ACE for each storm in the season. The ACE is, broadly speaking, a measure of the power of the hurricane multiplied by the length of time it existed for, so hurricanes that lasted a long time have higher ACEs (such as Erika). The 1997 season had a below average ACE of 40.085, the lowest total since 1994, which only had 31.53 in ACE. Lowest pressure 946 mbar Damage $10 million (1997 USD) $12. ... A B C D 5 E F G Categories: | | | | | ... Accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) is a measure used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to express the activity of Atlantic hurricane seasons. ... The 1994 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1994, and lasted until November 30, 1994. ...

Storm names

The following names were used for named storms that formed in the north Atlantic in 1997. No names were retired, so it was used again in the 2003 season. This is the same list used for the 1991 season except for Bill, which replaced Bob. A storm was named Bill for the first time in 1997. Names that were not assigned are marked in gray. First storm formed: April 20, 2003 Last storm dissipated: Dec. ... The 1991 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1991, and lasted until November 30, 1991. ... Lowest pressure 950 mbar (hPa) Damages $2. ...

  • Henri (unused)
  • Isabel (unused)
  • Juan (unused)
  • Kate (unused)
  • Larry (unused)
  • Mindy (unused)
  • Nicholas (unused)
  • Odette (unused)
  • Peter (unused)
  • Rose (unused)
  • Sam (unused)
  • Teresa (unused)
  • Victor (unused)
  • Wanda (unused)

A B C D 5 E F G Categories: | | | | | ... Lowest pressure 946 mbar Damage $10 million (1997 USD) $12. ...

Retirement

See also: List of retired Atlantic hurricanes

The World Meteorological Organization retired no names used in the 1997 season. As of 2006, it is the most recent season with no retired names. This is a list of all Atlantic hurricanes that have had their names retired. ... The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is an intergovernmental organization with a membership of 187 Member States and Territories. ...


See also

Tropical cyclones Portal

Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x662, 320 KB) http://eol. ... Pacific Hurricane Seasons 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 The 1997 Pacific hurricane season officially started May 15, 1997 in the eastern Pacific, and June 1, 1997 in the central Pacific, and lasted until November 30, 1997. ... The 1997 Pacific typhoon season has no official bounds; it ran year-round in 1997, but most tropical cyclones tend to form in the northwestern Pacific Ocean between June and December. ... This is a list of notable tropical cyclones, subdivided by basin and reason for notability. ... ...

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