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Hurricane Charley was the third named storm, the second hurricane, and the second major hurricane of the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season. Charley lasted from August 9 to August 15, peaking as a 150 mph (240 km/h) Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. The hurricane made landfall in southwestern Florida at peak intensity, the strongest hurricane to hit the United States since Hurricane Andrew twelve years prior. The name Charley was used for five tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean. ... The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of tropical depressions and tropical storms, and thereby become hurricanes. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (4800x6400, 5067 KB) Other versions Image:Hurricane Charley 2004. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area Ranked 22nd - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] kmÂ²) - Width 361 miles (582 km) - Length 447 miles (721 km) - % water 17. ... is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... Kilometre per hour (American spelling: kilometer 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. ... HPA means Physiology Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis: The hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands work together to regulate hormone levels and maintain homeostasis. ... Inches of mercury or inHg is a non SI unit for pressure. ... â€œUSDâ€ redirects here. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area Ranked 22nd - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] kmÂ²) - Width 361 miles (582 km) - Length 447 miles (721 km) - % water 17. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area Ranked 40th - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 kmÂ²) - Width 200 miles (320 km) - Length 260 miles (420 km) - % water 6 - Latitude 32Â° 2â€² N to 35Â° 13â€² N - Longitude... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest City = Charlotte Largest city {{{LargestCity}}} Area Ranked 28th - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 kmÂ²) - Width 150 miles (240 km) - Length 560[1] miles (901 km) - % water 9. ... The 2004 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 2004, and lasted until November 30, 2004. ... This article is about weather phenomena. ... The 2004 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 2004, and lasted until November 30, 2004. ... is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of tropical depressions and tropical storms, and thereby become hurricanes. ... Hurricane Charley making landfall on August 13, 2004 at its peak intensity. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area Ranked 22nd - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] kmÂ²) - Width 361 miles (582 km) - Length 447 miles (721 km) - % water 17. ... Lowest pressure 922 mbar (hPa; 27. ...

After moving briskly through the Caribbean Sea, Charley crossed Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane, causing heavy damage and 4 deaths. On August 13, the hurricane crossed over the Dry Tortugas, just 22 hours after Tropical Storm Bonnie struck northwestern Florida. This was the first time in history that two tropical cyclones struck the same state in a 24 hour time period. Charley was one of two major hurricanes to hit Florida in 2004 and one of four hurricanes to directly affect the state. Map of Central America and the Caribbean The Caribbean Sea (pronounced or ) is a tropical sea in the Western Hemisphere, part of the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of the Gulf of Mexico. ... is the 225th day of the year (226th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Dry Tortugas overview map The Dry Tortugas are a small group of islands, located at the end of the Florida Keys, USA, about west of Key West, and west of the Marquesas Keys, at , the closest islands. ... The 2004 Atlantic hurricane season officially started June 1, 2004, and lasted until November 30, 2004. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area Ranked 22nd - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] kmÂ²) - Width 361 miles (582 km) - Length 447 miles (721 km) - % water 17. ...

At its peak intensity of 150 mph (240 km/h) Hurricane Charley struck the northern tip of Captiva Island and the southern tip of North Captiva Island, causing severe damage. The strongest hurricane to hit the area since Hurricane Donna in 1960, Charley continued to produce severe damage as it made landfall near Port Charlotte. The hurricane continued to the northeast, and passed through East Orlando while retaining wind gusts of up to 106 mph. Damage in the state totaled to over $13 billion (2004 USD). Charley, initially expected to hit further north in Tampa, caught many Floridians off-guard from a sudden change of track to the northeast. Throughout the United States, Charley caused 10 casualties and $15 billion in damage (2004), making Charley the fourth costliest hurricane in United States history. A flock of skimmers in flight above the western beach of Upper Captiva Island. ... Lowest pressure â‰¤930 mbar (hPa) Damage $3. ... Port Charlotte is a census-designated place located in Charlotte County, Florida. ... Nickname: Location in Orange County and the state of Florida Coordinates: , Country State Counties Orange Government - Mayor Buddy Dyer (D) Area - City 101 sq mi (261. ... Nickname: Location in Hillsborough County and the state of Florida. ...

Storm history

Charley began as a tropical wave that moved off the coast of Africa on August 4. It moved quickly westward and steadily organized, with convection developing in curved bands. The wave continued to organize as it approached the Lesser Antilles, and it developed into Tropical Depression Three on August 9 while 115 miles south-southeast of Barbados. Low upper-level shear and well-defined outflow contributed to further development, and the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Charley on August 10 in the typically unfavorable eastern Caribbean Sea. ^[1] Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x753, 423 KB) Summary Hurricane Charley (2004) track. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x753, 423 KB) Summary Hurricane Charley (2004) track. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... is the 216th day of the year (217th 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. ... is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 222nd day of the year (223rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Map of Central America and the Caribbean The Caribbean Sea (pronounced or ) is a tropical sea in the Western Hemisphere, part of the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of the Gulf of Mexico. ...

A strong ridge of high pressure to the system's north forced Charley to track quickly to the west-northwest. Steady strengthening continued, and Charley intensified into a hurricane on August 11 while 90 miles (150 km) south of Kingston, Jamaica. The hurricane moved around the periphery of high pressure, and its track turned to the northwest. On August 12, Charley passed just south of Jamaica, then passed 17 miles northeast of Grand Cayman as a Category 2 hurricane. The hurricane continued to strengthen as it turned to the northwest, and hit southern Cuba near Playa del Cajio as a 120 mph (190 km/h) major hurricane on the 13th. Charley weakened while crossing the island, and passed just west of downtown Havana before weakening to a 110 mph (180 km/h) hurricane. ^[1] Image File history File links Charley_Landfall. ... Image File history File links Charley_Landfall. ... Hurricane Charley making landfall on August 13, 2004 at its peak intensity. ... is the 225th day of the year (226th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The City of Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica. ... is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Grand Cayman from space, April 1994 Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Cayman Islands at about 196 kmÂ² and contains the capital George Town. ... This article is about the capital of Cuba. ...

Hurricane Charley accelerated to the north-northeast in response to the approach of an unseasonal mid-tropospheric trough, resulting in the hurricane passing over the Dry Tortugas on August 13. ^[1] This occurred 22 hours after Tropical Storm Bonnie, the first time two tropical cyclones hit the same state in a 24 hour period ^[2]. Charley rapidly intensified, strengthening from a 110 mph (180 km/h) hurricane with a pressure of 965 mbar to a 145 mph (230 km/h) hurricane with a pressure of 941 mbar in just 6 hours. The hurricane continued to intensify as it turned more to the northeast, and Charley made landfall near the island of Cayo Costa, Florida as a 150 mph (240 km/h) hurricane at approximately 3:45 EDT on the 13th^[3]. An hour later, the hurricane struck Punta Gorda as a 145 mph (230 km/h) hurricane. ^[1] Dry Tortugas overview map The Dry Tortugas are a small group of islands, located at the end of the Florida Keys, USA, about west of Key West, and west of the Marquesas Keys, at , the closest islands. ... is the 225th day of the year (226th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The 2004 Atlantic hurricane season officially started June 1, 2004, and lasted until November 30, 2004. ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ... Hurricane Charley making landfall on August 13, 2004 at its peak intensity. ... Cayo Costa State Park is a Florida State Park located directly south of Boca Grande on Cayo Costa, 12 miles west of Cape Coral. ...

Charley weakened slightly over land, but still retained sustained winds of well over 85 mph as it passed directly over Orlando between 8:20 and 9:40 p.m. on August 13; gusts of up to 106 mph were recorded at Orlando International Airport. The hurricane emerged into the Atlantic Ocean near Daytona Beach, Florida as a minimal hurricane, but restrengthened slightly over open waters. Continuing to move rapidly to the north-northeast, Charley struck near Cape Romain, South Carolina, moved offshore briefly, and made landfall again near North Myrtle Beach as a minimal hurricane. Charley interacted with an approaching frontal boundary, and the storm became extratropical after exiting into the Atlantic Ocean near Virginia Beach on August 15. The extratropical storm continued to move to the northeast, and was absorbed by the front later on the 15th near southeastern Massachusetts. ^[1] Download high resolution version (1919x1199, 216 KB)The angled image of Hurricane Charley was taken by a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite at 12:45 p. ... Download high resolution version (1919x1199, 216 KB)The angled image of Hurricane Charley was taken by a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite at 12:45 p. ... Hurricane Charley making landfall on August 13, 2004 at its peak intensity. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area Ranked 40th - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 kmÂ²) - Width 200 miles (320 km) - Length 260 miles (420 km) - % water 6 - Latitude 32Â° 2â€² N to 35Â° 13â€² N - Longitude... Nickname: Location in Orange County and the state of Florida Coordinates: , Country State Counties Orange Government - Mayor Buddy Dyer (D) Area - City 101 sq mi (261. ... is the 225th day of the year (226th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... â€œKMCOâ€ redirects here. ... Daytona Beach in 2005 Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, USA. As of 2004, the population estimates recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 64,422. ... North Myrtle Beach is a city located in Horry County, South Carolina. ... Location in the Commonwealth o Virginia. ... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ...

Preparations

On August 10, 2 days before the hurricane passed by the area, Jamaican governmental officials issued a Tropical Storm Warning, which was upgraded to a hurricane warning a day later^[1]. In Jamaica, the threat of the storm forced the country's two airports to close and rerouted two cruise ships. ^[4] The Cayman Islands issued a hurricane warning on the 11th, a day before the hurricane passed near the area. ^[1] is the 222nd day of the year (223rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... See Severe weather terminology for a comprehensive article on this term and related weather terms. ...

Cuban government officials issued a Hurricane Watch for the southern coastline on August 11, two days before the hurricane struck the island. This was upgraded to a hurricane warning on the 12th, 13 ½ hours before Charley made landfall. ^[1] Because of the threat, the government issued a mandatory evacuation for 235,000 citizens and 159,000 animals in the area of expected impact. ^[5] 3,800 were evacuated from offshore islands, while 47,000 in Havana were transported from old, unsafe buildings to safer areas. ^[6] The people were transported to shelters with supplies there. In addition, the power grid in southern Cuba was turned off to avoid accidents. ^[5] is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the capital of Cuba. ...

The National Hurricane Center issued Hurricane warnings for the Florida Keys and from Cape Sable to the mouth of the Suwannee River a day prior to Charley passed through the area, while tropical storm warnings were issued elsewhere throughout Florida. ^[1] Because of the threat, 1.9 million people along the Florida west coast were urged to evacuate ^[7], including 380,000 residents in the Tampa Bay area ^[8] and 11,000 in the Florida Keys. ^[9]. It was the largest evacuation order for Pinellas County history ^[8], and the largest evacuation request in Florida since Hurricane Floyd five years prior. Many Floridians, estimated from about 400,000 to 800,000, remained despite the evacuation order. They boarded up their home and bought supplies to ride out the storm. Power companies mobilized workers to prepare for the expected widespread power outages. MacDill Air Force Base, the U.S. military center for the War on Iraq, severely limited its staff. ^[7] Similarly, Kennedy Space Center, which usually has a staff of 13,000, reduced its staff to only 200 people in preparation for the hurricane. All space shuttles were sealed tight in hangars. Many amusement parks in the Orlando area closed early, while Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom remained closed. This was the only the second time in history after Hurricane Floyd that a Disney park was closed due to a hurricane. ^[10] The approaching hurricane also forced several cruise ships to reroute their paths. ^[7] Download high resolution version (620x620, 57 KB) NEXRAD radar image of Hurricane Charley moving over Punta Gorda, Florida. ... Download high resolution version (620x620, 57 KB) NEXRAD radar image of Hurricane Charley moving over Punta Gorda, Florida. ... NEXRAD Radar at NSSL NEXRAD or Nexrad (Next-Generation Radar) is a network of 158 high-resolution Doppler radars operated by the National Weather Service, an agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in the United States. ... Estuary mouth Charlotte Harbor Estuary is a natural estuary spanning the west coast west coast of Florida from Venice to Bonita Springs to Winter Haven, Florida on the Gulf of Mexico and is one of the most productive wetlands in Florida. ... Hurricane Charley making landfall on August 13, 2004 at its peak intensity. ... Palm trees in Islamorada The Florida Keys is an archipelago of about 1700 islands in the southeast United States. ... Cape Sable, Florida is the southern most point of the US mainland and mainland Florida. ... The Suwannee River (also spelled Suwanee River) is a major river of southern Georgia and northern Florida in the United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area Ranked 22nd - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] kmÂ²) - Width 361 miles (582 km) - Length 447 miles (721 km) - % water 17. ... Landsat image of Tampa Bay Tampa Bay is a large natural harbor and estuary along the Gulf of Mexico on the western coast of Florida, made up of Old Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, McKay Bay, and the New Tampa Bay. ... Palm trees in Islamorada The Florida Keys is an archipelago of about 1700 islands in the southeast United States. ... Pinellas County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Lowest pressure 921 mbar (hPa; 27. ... Aerial Photo of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida - March 1987 MacDill Air Force Base Emblem showing a KC-135 Stratotanker of the 6th Air Mobility Wing with the Tampa Skyline and Gasparilla ship in the background. ... For other uses of the term, see Iraq war (disambiguation) The 2003 invasion of Iraq (also called the 2nd or 3rd Persian Gulf War) began on March 20, 2003, when forces belonging primarily to the United States and the United Kingdom invaded Iraq arguably without the explicit backing of the... Merritt Island and Kennedy Space Center (shown in white). ... Nickname: Location in Orange County and the state of Florida Coordinates: , Country State Counties Orange Government - Mayor Buddy Dyer (D) Area - City 101 sq mi (261. ... Cinderella Castle, at the center of the Magic Kingdom, is Walt Disney World Resorts most recognizable icon Introduction Owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company, the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, USA is home to four theme parks, two water parks, several resort hotels and golf courses... See Animal. ... Lowest pressure 921 mbar (hPa; 27. ...

The rapid strengthening of Charley in the eastern Gulf of Mexico caught many by surprise. Around five hours before its actual landfall, Charley was a strong Category 2 hurricane predicted to strengthen to a 115 mph (185 km/h) hurricane with a landfall in the Tampa-Saint Petersburg, Florida area. ^[11] Around two hours before its actual landfall, the National Hurricane Center issued a special advisory with Charley as a 145 mph (230 km/h) Category 4 hurricane with predicted landfall in the Port Charlotte area. ^[12] As a result, numerous people in the Charlotte County area were unprepared for the hurricane, despite the fact that the track was well within the forecast's margin of error. National Hurricane Center forecaster intern Robbie Berg publicly blamed the media for misleading residents of a Tampa landfall. In addition, he also stated that residents had ample warning ^[13], as a Hurricane Warning existed for the landfall area for 23 hours with a Hurricane Watch for 35 hours. ^[1] Gulf of Mexico in 3D perspective. ... Nickname: Location in Hillsborough County and the state of Florida. ... Downtown St. ... Port Charlotte is a census-designated place located in Charlotte County, Florida. ... National Weather Service Logo The U.S. National Hurricane Center is the division of National Weather Services Tropical Prediction Center responsible for tracking and predicting the likely behavior of tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes. ...

Several local meteorologists, however, did break with national news predictions of a Tampa Bay landfall as early as Friday morning. Robert Van Winkle of WBBH and Jim Reif of WZVN in Fort Myers, and Tom Terry of WFTV in Orlando, all broke with their national news forecasts and stated at around 11am EDT that Charley was going to turn early, striking around Charlotte Harbor and travelling over Orlando ^[14]. This was its eventual course. WBBH is the NBC television affiliate serving Southwest Florida. ... WZVN is the ABC-affiliated television station for Southwest Florida. ... Fort Myers is the county seatGR6 and commercial center of Lee County, Florida. ... WFTV channel 9 is a television station based in Orlando, Florida, affiliated with the ABC network. ... Nickname: Location in Orange County and the state of Florida Coordinates: , Country State Counties Orange Government - Mayor Buddy Dyer (D) Area - City 101 sq mi (261. ... Estuary mouth Charlotte Harbor Estuary is a natural estuary spanning the west coast west coast of Florida from Venice to Bonita Springs to Winter Haven, Florida on the Gulf of Mexico and is one of the most productive wetlands in Florida. ...

In South Carolina, Governor Mark Sanford declared a state of emergency as Charley neared its final landfall. Two coastal counties were forced to evacuate, with state troopers redirecting traffic further inland from Myrtle Beach. ^[10] In all, 138,000 evacuated from the Grand Strand area. ^[15] Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area Ranked 40th - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 kmÂ²) - Width 200 miles (320 km) - Length 260 miles (420 km) - % water 6 - Latitude 32Â° 2â€² N to 35Â° 13â€² N - Longitude... A list of South Carolina Governors. ... Marshall Mark Clement Sanford, Jr. ... Myrtle Beach is a city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. ... The Grand Strand is a popular tourist destination in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of South Carolina. ...

Impact

One death in Jamaica, four deaths in Cuba, and ten deaths in the United States were directly attributed to Charley. Numerous injuries were reported, as well as twenty indirect deaths in the U.S. The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... This article is about the Atlantic hurricane of 2005. ... The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the most active Atlantic hurricane season in recorded history, shattering previous records on repeated occasions. ... Lowest pressure 922 mbar (hPa; 27. ... The 1992 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1992, and lasted until November 30, 1992. ... Lowest pressure 882 mbar (hPa; 26. ... The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the most active Atlantic hurricane season in recorded history, shattering previous records on repeated occasions. ... The 2004 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 2004, and lasted until November 30, 2004. ... Lowest pressure 910 mbar (hPa) Damage $19. ... The 2004 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 2004, and lasted until November 30, 2004. ... This is a list of notable Atlantic hurricanes, subdivided by reason for notability. ...

Property damage from Charley in the United States was estimated by the NHC at $15 billion (2004 USD) ^[16]. This made Charley the second costliest hurricane in United States history behind Hurricane Andrew's $43.7 billion in the 1992 season, though has since dropped to fourth due to the 2005 season's Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Wilma. To help compare orders of magnitude this page lists dimensionless numbers between 109 and 1012. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... Lowest pressure 922 mbar (hPa; 27. ... The 1992 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1992, and lasted until November 30, 1992. ... The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the most active Atlantic hurricane season in recorded history, shattering previous records on repeated occasions. ... This article is about the Atlantic hurricane of 2005. ... Lowest pressure 882 mbar (hPa; 26. ...

Caribbean Sea

On Jamaica, strong winds caused moderate damage to the agricultural sector, with crop and livestock damage totaling to $1.44 million (2004 USD)^[17] Damage was heaviest in Saint Elizabeth Parish, where 100 people had to be housed in six shelters. Strong winds downed trees and power lines, causing power outages and blocking roads. ^[18] In the country, Charley caused $4.1 million (2004 USD) in damage and one fatality. ^[19] Charley greatly spared the Cayman Islands, resulting in little damage. ^[18] Rainfall was light, peaking at .9 inches in Grand Cayman, while Cayman Brac reported tropical storm force winds. ^[1] Location latitude 18Â°15N, longitude 77Â°56W Capital town Black River other Towns Santa Cruz, Malvern, Junction, Balaclava, Prospect County Cornwall Area 1212. ... Grand Cayman from space, April 1994 Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Cayman Islands at about 196 kmÂ² and contains the capital George Town. ... Cayman Brac is an island that lies about 143 km northeast of Grand Cayman in the Caribbean Sea. ...

Operationally, forecasters estimated that Charley struck southern Cuba as a 105 mph (170 km/h) Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale ^[20] In post-analysis, Charley struck southern Cuba as a 120 mph (190 km/h) hurricane, based on a report of 118 mph in Playa Baracoa. The hurricane produced a storm surge of up to 13.1 feet (4 m) in Playa Cajio^[1], while Charley's quick passage dropped light rainfall totaling to 5.87 inches (149 mm) in Mariel. ^[19] The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of tropical depressions and tropical storms, and thereby become hurricanes. ... Mariel is a town and bay on the north coast of Cuba approximately 40 kilometres west of the city of Havana. ...

Strong wind gusts downed nearly 1,500 power lines and knocked over 28 large, high tension wire towers at a power plant in Mariel. As a result, more than half of power customers in Havana Province were without power by 12 days after the storm, and all of Pinar del Río Province was without power for over 11 days. Blackouts continued in areas where power returned. The power outages resulted in lack of water for numerous people, including no water in the city of Havana for four days. As a result, the Cuban government sent water tanks to satisfy the short term need. Similarly, there was a lack of gas for cooking for over a week. However, one Cuban government official stated that it could take up to two months for basic utilities to be returned to many isolated villages. ^[6] Havana Province, (Spanish: ), is one of the provinces of Cuba. ... Pinar del RÃo is one of the provinces of Cuba. ... This article is about the capital of Cuba. ...

Near its landfall location, Charley destroyed 290 of the 300 houses in the village, while over 70,000 homes in Havana were either damaged or destroyed. Numerous hotels reported damage, potentially impacting the important tourism industry in the country. Agricultural damage was heavy, with the hurricane damaging more than 3,000 agricultural institutions. Citrus officials estimated a loss of 15,000 metric tons of grapefruit on the Isle of Youth, while strong winds ruined 66,000 metric tons off citrus trees in the Havana area. Charley also destroyed around 57,000 acres (230 km²) of fruit trees in the Havana area. ^[6] In all, Charley caused four deaths on Cuba and $923 million (2004 USD) in damage, primarily from agricultural losses. ^[19] This article is about the capital of Cuba. ... The Isla de la Juventud (English: Isle of Youth) is the largest island of Cuba after Cuba proper. ...

Florida

While moving northward to the west of the Florida Keys, Charley produced moderate winds of 48 mph (77 km/h) with gusts to 60 mph (97 km/h) in Key West^[1]. The winds downed a few trees, power lines, and unreinforced signs. A boat knocked loose by strong waves struck a power transmission line, causing widespread power outages from Marathon to Key West. On Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, the hurricane produced an estimated storm surge of up to 6 feet (2 m). The surge, combined with waves, caused extensive flooding in the park and damaged numerous docks. Damage was minimal in the area, totaling to $160,000 (2004 USD). ^[9] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... 2-bay hopper cars of the Reading Railroad. ... Fort Meade is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. ... Palm trees in Islamorada The Florida Keys is an archipelago of about 1700 islands in the southeast United States. ... Nickname: Coordinates: , Country United States State Florida County Monroe Government - Type Council-Manager - Mayor Morgan McPherson Area - City 7. ... Marathon is a city on Marathon Key and Boot Key, islands in the Florida Keys, located in Monroe County, Florida. ... Dry Tortugas National Park preserves Fort Jefferson and the Dry Tortugas section of the Florida Keys. ... Dry Tortugas overview map The Dry Tortugas are a small group of islands, located at the end of the Florida Keys, USA, about west of Key West, and west of the Marquesas Keys, at , the closest islands. ...

Hurricane Charley passed directly over Captiva Island near Cayo Costa with peak winds of 150 mph.^[1] The Category 4 hurricane produced an estimated storm surge of up to 6.5 feet (2 m) on the island, a lower than expected amount due to the hurricane's small size. The storm surge, combined with the strong pressure gradient, produces a 1/4 mile (450 m) inlet on North Captiva Island,^[21] known as Charley's Cut. Strong waves and storm surge caused severe beach erosion and dune damage at various different locations. The storm severely damaged five houses, lightly damaged many others, and downed many trees on Gasparilla Island. At least half of the 300 homes on North Captiva Island were substantially damaged, including 10 that were destroyed. On Captiva Island the strong winds severely damaged most houses on the island, as well as several recreational buildings. Throughout the rest of the islands in Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, and Collier counties, strong winds from Hurricane Charley caused severe damage to hundreds of buildings and trees.^[22] Image File history File linksMetadata Hurricane_Charley_Captiva_Damage. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Hurricane_Charley_Captiva_Damage. ... A flock of skimmers in flight above the western beach of Upper Captiva Island. ... A flock of skimmers in flight above the western beach of Upper Captiva Island. ... Gasparilla Island is a barrier island in southwest Florida, on the border of Charlotte and Lee Counties. ... Sarasota County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Charlotte County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Collier County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ...

On mainland Florida, Charley produced a storm surge peaking at 10-13 feet (3-4 m) at Vanderbilt Beach near Naples, along with a much lower surge at its Punta Gorda landfall.^[21] The hurricane dropped generally light rainfall across Florida, peaking at 9.88 inches (251 mm) in Bud Slough in Sarasota County.^[23] In Punta Gorda, where the hurricane made landfall, winds were measured up to 90 mph with gusts of up to 111 mph (180 km/h) before the instrument failed. Unofficially, the Charlotte County Medical Center recorded a peak wind gust of 172 mph (277 km/h). Due to the compact nature of the hurricane, peak winds in the storm only extended a short distance from its center. Fort Myers, which is only 25 miles (38 km) from where Charley made landfall, experienced sustained winds of only 61 mph (98 km/h) with gusts of 78 mph (125 km/h).^[1] In South Florida, Charley spawned several tornadoes, including a long-lived F2 that struck Clewiston^[24] and five weak tornadoes near where the hurricane made landfall.^[25] President George W. Bush, aboard Marine One, surveys hurricane damage over Fort Myers, Fla. ... President George W. Bush, aboard Marine One, surveys hurricane damage over Fort Myers, Fla. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ... Marine One lifting off of the White House south lawn. ... A modern double-wide manufactured home. ... Fort Myers is the county seatGR6 and commercial center of Lee County, Florida. ... Location in Collier County and the state of Florida Coordinates: , Country State Counties Collier Settled 6 November 1886 Incorporated (town) 1925 Incorporated (city) 25 May 1949 Government - Type Council-Manager - Mayor Bill Barnett - City Manager Robert E. Lee Area [1] - city 14. ... Punta Gorda is a city located in Charlotte County, Florida. ... Sarasota County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Punta Gorda is a city located in Charlotte County, Florida. ... Charlotte County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Fort Myers is the county seatGR6 and commercial center of Lee County, Florida. ... The Fujita scale (F-Scale), or Fujita-Pearson scale, rates a tornados intensity by the damage it inflicts on human-built structures and sometimes on vegetation. ... Clewiston is a city located in Hendry County, Florida. ...

The worst damage from Hurricane Charley occurred in Charlotte County. In Boca Grande, numerous houses sustained extensive roof damage, while thousands of trees and power lines were uprooted or snapped. In Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda, many buildings, RVs, and mobile homes were completely destroyed, while other buildings were uproofed due to the powerful winds.^[25] This page is about the community in Florida. ... Port Charlotte is a census-designated place located in Charlotte County, Florida. ... â€œRVâ€ redirects here. ...

Charley devastated Southwest Florida, causing $14.6 billion in damages on the peninsula of Florida alone. Many towns such as Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte were simply leveled by the hurricane. Trailer parks were obliterated as far as Orlando, and trees and utility poles were downed as far as Daytona Beach. Map of Southwest Florida Southwest Florida is a region of Florida located along its gulf coast, south of the Tampa Bay area, west of Lake Okeechobee and mostly north of the Everglades. ... Punta Gorda is a city located in Charlotte County, Florida. ... Port Charlotte is a census-designated place located in Charlotte County, Florida. ... Nickname: Location in Orange County and the state of Florida Coordinates: , Country State Counties Orange Government - Mayor Buddy Dyer (D) Area - City 101 sq mi (261. ... Daytona Beach in 2005 Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, USA. As of 2004, the population estimates recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 64,422. ...

Other Florida school systems were also severely disrupted: Orange County Public Schools opened their doors on August 9, 2004, only to close them on August 12 as Charley approached from the southwest. Damage was so extensive that schools remained closed to students until August 24, only to close again after Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Jeanne. The storm resulted in several non-federal built-in holidays being cancelled, and the tradition of releasing students one hour early on Wednesday being cancelled for the rest of the year to make up for over two weeks of lost class time. Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is the public school district for Orange County, Florida. ... is the 236th day of the year (237th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... B C D E F G H I 10 J K L M N O Categories: | | | | | ... Hurricane Jeanne was the tenth named storm, the seventh hurricane, and the fifth major hurricane of the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season. ...

The storm cut off power to as many as two million people in Florida. One week after landfall it was estimated that about 240,000 were still without power.

Public schools in some counties in the path of the hurricane were scheduled to be closed for two weeks.^[17] In some areas this was necessary because the school buildings were damaged or destroyed (especially in Charlotte County). In other parts of Florida, no power or water was yet available. Charlotte County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ...

Agricultural losses were heavy. In Florida, the second-largest producer of oranges in the world, damage to the citrus crop was estimated at $150 million, perhaps as much as 25% of the total crop. Other crops and agricultural buildings and equipment also suffered. Binomial name (L.) Osbeck Orangeâ€”specifically, sweet orangeâ€”refers to the citrus tree Citrus sinensis (syn. ...

Due to its path across the central part of the Florida peninsula, Charley is sometimes referred to as the "I-4 Hurricane." Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Interstate 4 An old shield in Orlando, Florida Interstate 4 (abbreviated I-4) is a 132. ...

Rest of United States

Upon making landfall on northeastern South Carolina, Charley unofficially produced a storm tide of up to 7.19 feet (2.19 m) in Myrtle Beach. Wind gusts were moderate, peaking at 60 mph (95 km/h) in North Myrtle Beach, though there were several unofficial hurricane force gusts. ^[1] Charley produced moderate rainfall along its path, peaking at over 7 inches (178 mm).^[23] Moderate winds knocked down numerous trees. ^[26] Flash flooding occurred in Charleston County, causing drainage problems. ^[27] Damage in South Carolina totaled to $20 million (2004 USD). ^[1] Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (638x905, 23 KB) Created by David Roth, Hydrometeorological Prediction Center, Camp Springs, MD File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Hurricane Charley ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (638x905, 23 KB) Created by David Roth, Hydrometeorological Prediction Center, Camp Springs, MD File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Hurricane Charley ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area Ranked 40th - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 kmÂ²) - Width 200 miles (320 km) - Length 260 miles (420 km) - % water 6 - Latitude 32Â° 2â€² N to 35Â° 13â€² N - Longitude... Myrtle Beach is a city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. ... North Myrtle Beach is a city located in Horry County, South Carolina. ... Charleston County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ...

In North Carolina, Charley produced an estimated storm surge of 2 to 3 feet (.5-1 m), along with waves of up to 8 feet (2.5 m) in height. This produced minor beach erosion along the coastline. Winds gusted from 60 to 70 mph (95 to 110 km/h), causing minor wind damage. Rainfall was moderate, ranging from 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm), causing flooding across 7 North Carolina counties. The hurricane spawned five weak tornadoes across the state^[28], including an F1 in Nags Head that damaged twenty structures. ^[29] Charley destroyed 40 houses and damaged 2231, 231 severely, including 221 damaged beach homes in Sunset Beach. Damage was greatest in Brunswick County, where wind gusts peaked at 85 mph (137 km/h). Crop damage was severe in Brunswick County, with 50% of the tobacco crop lost and 30% of the corn and vegetable fields destroyed. Strong winds downed trees and power lines, leaving 65,000 without power. ^[28] Damage in North Carolina totaled to $25 million (2004 USD). ^[1] Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest City = Charlotte Largest city {{{LargestCity}}} Area Ranked 28th - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 kmÂ²) - Width 150 miles (240 km) - Length 560[1] miles (901 km) - % water 9. ... The Fujita scale (F-Scale), or Fujita-Pearson scale, rates a tornados intensity by the damage it inflicts on human-built structures and sometimes on vegetation. ... It has been suggested that Nags Head be merged into this article or section. ... Sunset Beach is a town located in Brunswick County, North Carolina. ... Brunswick County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ...

Tropical Storm Charley produced wind gusts of up to 72 mph (116 km/h) at Chesapeake Light in Virginia, causing scattered power outages. Rainfall was light, ranging from 2 to 3.7 inches (50 to 94 mm). ^[30] Charley produced one tornado in Chesapeake and one in Virginia Beach. In Rhode Island, one man drowned in a rip current. ^[1] This article is about the U.S. state. ... Location in the State of Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Independent city Founded 1963 Government - Mayor Dalton S. Edge Area - City 350. ... Location in the Commonwealth o Virginia. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ...

Aftermath

President George W. Bush declared Florida a federal disaster area. He also said "...the job of the federal government and the state government is to surge resources as quickly as possible to disaster areas. And that's exactly what's happening now. We choppered over and saw the devastation of this area. A lot of people's lives are turned upside down. We've got ice and water moving in, trailers for people...are moving in. The state is providing security...There's a lot of compassion moving in the area, the Red Cross is here." ^[31] Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas US Government Portal For other uses, see President of the United States (disambiguation). ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ...

Retirement

Because of its effects in the United States, the name Charley was retired in the spring of 2005 by the World Meteorological Organization and will never again be used for an Atlantic hurricane. The name was replaced by Colin for the 2010 season. 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. ... Atlantic hurricane refers to a tropical cyclone that forms in the Atlantic Ocean north of the equator, usually in the Northern Hemisphere summer or autumn. ... The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season will be an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ...

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