Within a year of the storm, most of the levees were largely repaired. [154] In Honduras and Nicaragua, over 1,000 structures were damaged by the storm, hundreds of which were destroyed. [111] Rip currents caused by hurricanes Nate and Maria killed one person in New Jersey, and severely injured another person. [36], Ophelia caused significant coastal erosion from the churning waves. [95][96] Jose killed 11 people in Veracruz and 5 in Oaxaca. The storm intensified further in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, reaching winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) early on June 11. [41][94] Damage in Mexico totaled roughly $45 million. Epsilon degenerated into a remnant low on December 8; the circulation dissipated two days later. The four Category 5 hurricanes were also a record. [126] Over $1 billion in federal assistance was also disbursed to Texas. [62][63] The unnamed subtropical storm in October moved through the Azores. The storm attained peak winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) while located between Bermuda and the Azores. [47] Later, Wilma flooded parts of western Cuba, leaving US$704 million in damage. [46][45] On Bermuda, Hurricane Wilma produced wind gusts of 51 mph (81 km/h). Damage and deaths include amounts while the storm was extratropical, a wave, or a low. Weather Underground provides tracking maps, 5-day forecasts, computer models, satellite imagery and detailed storm statistics for tracking and forecasting Hurricane Gert Tracker. Total damage has been estimated at $125 billion, making Katrina the costliest hurricane in U.S. history, surpassing Andrew in 1992 and tying Harvey in 2017. By mid-October, the Loop Current returned to its typical position in the Yucatán Peninsula. High pressure directed the cyclone toward the west-northwest, and the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Stan shortly before making landfall along the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Six of the season's storms became a Category 5 hurricane, the highest ranking on the scale. A series of international workshops were established after 2005. [25] During the peak of the 2005 season, the Loop Current – an ocean current that transports warm water from the Caribbean Sea northward into the Gulf of Mexico and offshore the U.S. East Coast – propagated northward, reaching its most poleward point in advance of Hurricane Katrina. The season officially began on June 1, 2005, and the first storm – Arlene – developed on June 8. The cyclone did not persist long over water, instead moving ashore north of Cabo Rojo, Mexico, with 45 mph (75 km/h) winds early on July 25. The cyclone emerged into the Atlantic Ocean, where it was absorbed by Hurricane Wilma on October 24. Harvey continued northeastward for a few days, transitioning into an extratropical storm on August 9. Early on September 19, Philippe attained hurricane status and reached peak winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) a day later. [11] At the start of September, CSU updated their forecasts and predicted that eight more storms would form, with six more hurricanes and three major hurricanes. [115] When Philippe formed in September 17th, Philippe became the earliest 16th named storm on record until the record was shattered by 2020's Hurricane Paulette by 10 days. On Bermuda, Harvey dropped 5.02 in (128 mm) of rainfall at Bermuda International Airport, flooding some roads. However, the name of a particularly destructive hurricane could be retired and replaced with a new name. Early the next day, it was upgraded to Tropical Storm Beta. [27] Lowered sea-level atmospheric pressures in the late spring and early summer of 2005 curtailed the strength of trade winds, resulting in a reduction of latent heat loss from the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean. [31], The storms of the season were extraordinarily damaging and were responsible for significant loss of life. The unusual activity was attributed to a persistent high pressure area over the Southeastern United States, the northeastward displacement and amplification of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) over the eastern Pacific, and above average sea surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico. Turning northward, the hurricane weakened as it approached the northern Gulf Coast. Four storms of this season became Category 5 hurricanes, the highest ranking on the scale. The depression became a tropical storm on August 24 and a hurricane on August 25, making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in southeastern Florida. [49][80] In Jamaica, Emily produced 15.43 in (392 mm) of rainfall; associated flooding killed five people on the island. On August 15, the storm turned to the north, passing between Bermuda and North Carolina. The system reached the Bay of Campeche early on June 28 and quickly organized into a tropical depression that day around 18:00 UTC. Its storms caused an estimated 3,912 deaths and approximately $171.7 billion in damage. Help Early on October 5, the storm merged with the cold front; later that day, its remains were absorbed by a non-tropical low. About 2.4 million people lost access to clean drinking water. Cindy continued across the southeastern United States and transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on July 7 over The Carolinas; it eventually dissipated over the Gulf of St. Lawrence on July 12. [15] In addition, the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) was in a neutral phase, lowering the likelihood of storms making landfall on the East Coast of the United States and leading to a concentration of impacts farther west. At least 1,836 people were killed by the storm, making it the deadliest hurricane in the U.S. since 1928. [100] The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) managed the aftermath of the hurricane, and faced criticism for its response time, lack of coordination with state agencies, supply shortages, and insufficient housing for federal workers. [66], Delta caused severe damage in the Canary Islands and claimed at least seven lives, including six who drowned after boats overturned; there were 12 people missing from the overturned boat. The season caused over $100 billion in property [110] Early on September 9, Nate attained peak winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) as it accelerated northeastward ahead of a trough. Suite 250 [40] Emily was the earliest 5th named storm before being surpassed by Tropical Storm Edouard in 2020. In New Orleans, Rita produced additional flooding and overtopped levees that had been repaired after Hurricane Katrina a month earlier. On November 22, the NHC classified the low-pressure system as a subtropical storm with the name Delta. [160] It weakened on January 2, only to re-intensify to its peak intensity on January 3. [88] Harvey was the earliest eighth named storm on record before being surpassed by Hurricane Hanna during the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. A day later, Emily dissipated over land. [45][164] The names Franklin, Lee, Maria, Nate, Ophelia, Philippe, Rita, Stan, Tammy, Vince and Wilma were used for the first (and only, in the cases of Rita, Stan and Wilma) time this year. (Technically, 27 actually received names; one nameable storm was identified after the season ended. One person died in Jamaica, and damage was estimated at US$31.7 million. [54][55][56][52], Late on November 13, Tropical Depression Twenty-Seven formed from a tropical wave about 115 mi (185 km) west-southwest of St. With 28 named storms, 15 hurricanes, seven major hurricanes, and four category 5 hurricanes, the 2005 hurricane season certainly blew the records away. A day later, New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin issued the city's first-ever mandatory evacuation. Early on July 8, the hurricane briefly moved over Granma Province in southeastern Cuba. A ridge turned Epsilon to the southwest on December 6. The season shattered numerous records, with 28[1] tropical or subtropical storms recorded. On September 23, Philippe weakened to a tropical depression and later a remnant low; it was absorbed by the larger non-tropical cyclone a day later. [132] The flooding killed 69 people in the country, and damage from the two disasters was estimated at US$355.6 million. [91] Irene was the earliest ninth named storm on record before being surpassed by Hurricane Isaias in 2020. The depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Jose later that day and achieved a maximum strength of 60 mph (95 km/h). [102] Katrina also spawned an outbreak of 62 tornadoes across the eight states in the eastern United States. On the next day, it strengthened into a hurricane. [73][74] Across Louisiana, the hurricane left 280,000 people without power. Hurricane Gert is the strongest July hurricane on record, reaching winds of 180 mph and pressure of 895 mbar. [7] CSU issued its second forecast update on May 31, revising its forecast to 15 named storms, 8 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes; by this point, the group believed El Niño conditions were unlikely. The four Category 5 hurricanes that developed during the season were: Emily, Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. [76] Later on July 8, Dennis moved ashore again in Matanzas Province. The same trough created unfavorable conditions, causing Nate to weaken quickly back to tropical storm status. [48] Emily killed one person and left US$111 million in damage when it struck Grenada,[49] and later it killed five people on Jamaica. The multidecadal oscillation increased the potency of conducive environmental factors for tropical development, including the increased strength of subtropical ridges in the northern and southern Atlantic and the eastern Pacific. Vince was the first tropical cyclone on record to make landfall in Spain. 2005 National Hurricane Center (NHC) Seasonal Summary. The death toll includes all indirect deaths, such as traffic accidents or electrocutions. [60][61], Unusual impacts were felt in Europe and nearby islands. hurricanes. The CPC determined that this environmental enhancement was primarily driven by four factors: the Atlantic multidecadal oscillation, the reduction of atmospheric convection in the tropical Pacific, record-high sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean, and conducive wind and pressure patterns across the western Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Damage in the United States was estimated at $70 million. [38][39][46] Wilma's storm surge caused the worst flooding in the Florida Keys since Hurricane Betsy in 1965. This protrusion detached into a warm core ring, or a small region of warm waters to an abnormally deep depth, and began to drift southwest as Hurricane Rita traversed the region. This excludes anything except tropical storms (winds between 62 and 117 km/h) and hurricanes (winds above 117 km/h), since lesser storms are not named. [43], Stan killed 80 people in Mexico, and damage in the county was estimated at US$1.2 billion ($13.2 billion MXN). The storm attained peak winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) as it moved through the eastern Azores, where Santa Maria Island reported sustained winds up to 40 mph (60 km/h). [68] The remnants of Arlene dropped approximately 6 to 7 in (150 to 180 mm) of rainfall in Warren County, New York, in just two hours, washing out several roadways and flooding numerous homes. [33], On August 27, the New Orleans National Weather Service issued an urgent weather bulletin describing potentially catastrophic impacts, comparing Katrina to Hurricane Camille of 1969. Harvey was the nation's first major (Category 3 or stronger) hurricane landfall since Hurricane Wilma struck South Florida in October 2005, an almost 12-year run. [96], A tropical depression developed on August 23 from the complex interaction of a tropical wave, the mid-level remnants of Tropical Depression Ten, and a nearby upper-level trough. On October 24, Wilma made landfall in southwestern Florida at Cape Romano with winds of 120 mph (190 km/h). The storm moved west-northwestward, strengthening into a hurricane on July 6 to the south of Hispaniola. The storm rapidly weakened inland and dissipated on October 31. [47] Dennis moved ashore Florida near where Hurricane Ivan struck ten months prior. [92], A tropical wave, plausibly the same that spawned Tropical Depression Ten nine days earlier, led to the formation of Tropical Depression Eleven over the Bay of Campeche on August 22. The NHC consistently forecast that the storm would weaken; however, Epsilon gradually intensified as it moved westward and later looped to the northeast. September 8, 2005 – Hurricane Nate passes to the south, causing rainshowers and gusts to … Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) [9][10][11] In their August 5 update, CSU predicted that 13 more storms would form, with seven more hurricanes and three more major hurricanes. [90] Rip currents near Long Beach, New York killed a 16-year-old boy. ... (Cindy, Dennis, Emily, Franklin and Gert). [5] By the end of July, seven tropical storms and two major hurricanes had developed within the basin, which prompted CSU, InsMet, NOAA and TSR to significantly increase their seasonal forecasts at the start of August. [136] Road damage in Costa Rica from Stan and earlier Hurricane Rita was estimated at US$57 million (₡28 billion (CRC). The hurricane re-flooded New Orleans (though to a far less degree than Katrina), and caused about $18.5 billion in damage. [33], Hurricane Katrina imparted catastrophic damage in portions of Louisiana and Mississippi, with overall damage estimated at $125 billion; this makes Katrina the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history, tied with Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The remnants moved to the north and northeast, steered by a larger non-tropical system to the north. 05EA14 Operations Update No. Of the 15 hurricanes, 5 formed in September, with the season becoming only the sixth to feature 5 in that month. Media in category "Tropical Storm Gert (2005)" The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. [165][166] The 2005 season was the first season to trigger this policy. Tropical Storm Zeta formed on December 30 and dissipated on January 6, which is after the November 30 end of the season. Storms sometimes form before and after these dates but most storms form during the season. [107], A strong tropical wave entered the eastern Atlantic on August 27. Jose was the earliest 10th named storm until surpassed by Tropical Storm Josephine in 2020. 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season Track Map (click for 310K GIF)* View or download the 749K PDF . [168], After the season had ended, the World Meteorological Organization's hurricane committee retired five names: Dennis, Katrina, Rita, Stan and Wilma and replaced them with Don, Katia, Rina, Sean and Whitney for the 2011 season. [64], On October 5, Tropical Storm Tammy developed east of Florida following the interaction of a tropical wave and an upper-level trough. [81] The outskirts of Emily dropped heavy rainfall in southern Texas, damaging about $4.7 million worth of cotton. Hurricane Stan in October was part of a broader weather system that killed 1,668 people and caused $3.96 billion in damage to eastern Mexico and Central America, with Guatemala hit the hardest. A high-latitude tropical wave led to the genesis of Tropical Depression Nine west of Cabo Verde on August 4. [4] They also noted that the Caribbean and the entire United States coastline faced an increased risk of a major hurricane making landfall. Tammy weakened as it moved inland, crossing southern Georgia and Alabama. [125] FEMA granted over $1.3 billion to Louisiana to support recovery efforts; $668.8 million was allocated in the form of public assistance grants for initial recovery measures, and $523.5 million was sent to individuals as part of the agency's Individuals and Households program. Additionally, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon and Zeta were also used for the first time in accordance with the naming policy of the World Meteorological Organization that storms were sequentially assigned Greek letter names after the naming list provisioned for the 2005 season was exhausted. The 2005 Atlantic Hurricane season broke record after record: most named storms, lowest pressure measured in the Atlantic, longest-lived December hurricane, and the list goes on. Gert is following a projected path that will … Overall, Beta caused nine fatalities and more than $15.5 million in damage across four countries. Lasting for ten days in October, Wilma moved over Cozumel, the Yucatán peninsula, and Florida, causing $19 billion in damage and 48 deaths. Rapid intensification ensued, allowing Stan to become a Category 1 hurricane before its second landfall east-southeast of Veracruz early on October 4. With the exception of two years in which El Niño conditions were prevalent (1997 and 2002), all hurricane seasons were individually above average. [88] Due to strong wind shear, Harvey initially exhibited subtropical characteristics. 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The storm strengthened and a closed circulation formed on November 18, making Gamma a tropical storm for the second time. [26], In addition to the unusually high amount of tropical activity, the 2005 season also featured an abnormally high amount of storms in the typically inactive early and latter parts of the season. [23], Chylek and Lesins (2008) determined that the likelihood of a season generating as much tropical activity as 2005 was less than 1 percent. In mid-August, Hurricane Gert caused high waves, rough surf, and rip currents along the Northeast coastline. [15], The Gulf of Mexico saw record levels of tropical activity in 2005, with 11 named storms entering the basin. [45], A tropical wave organized into Tropical Depression Twenty-Five in the eastern Caribbean on October 22. After five years of analysis, researchers were unable to confirm whether the recent increase in tropical cyclone activity could be attributed more to climate change than natural variability. Moving to the west-northwest, the storm's intensification attenuated over the Bahamas before resuming thereafter, becoming a hurricane on September 20 between Cuba and Florida. It quickly intensified into Tropical Storm Philippe while taking a track to the north-northwest. It also produced the second-highest accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) in the Atlantic basin, surpassed only by the 1933 season. Wilma moved slowly through the warm waters of the western Caribbean Sea and began a period of rapid deepening on October 18 that lasted into the following day. Gert was a high-latitude, category 2 hurricane (on the Saffir -Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale) that remained over the open waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, passing about midway between Bermuda and the southeastern United States. [75], A tropical wave led to the development of Tropical Depression Four in the southeastern Caribbean late on July 4 and further strengthened into Tropical Storm Dennis early the next day. The list below only includes human names given to North Atlantic storms. Delta's tropical characteristics later succumbed to wind shear and cold air, resulting in its extratropical transition on November 28 while 250 miles (400 mi) west-northwest of the western Canary Islands; as an extratropical system, Delta tracked east, passing north of the Canary Islands before moving into Morocco and Algeria on November 29, where it dissipated. The consecutive occurrence of hurricane seasons as active as 2004 and 2005 in the Atlantic was unprecedented. [65] In November, the extratropical remnants of Delta struck the Canary Islands, causing 7 fatalities, with 12 people missing. [90] Irene intensified further after turning to the northeast and later east. Late on September 21, Rita strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane, and the next day it attained peak winds of 180 mph (285 km/h). It organized into Tropical Storm Rita later that day. Convection developed atop the center of the nascent disturbance two days later, and satellite data suggested that it was acquiring thermodynamic characteristics exhibited by tropical cyclones. Three people died in Belize related to the storm. [43][41] Stan was associated with a larger weather system across eastern Mexico and Central America. Gonzalo became the earliest named ‘G’ storm, besting Tropical Storm Gert (July 24, 2005). Glossary, Privacy Policy Continuing across the Caribbean Sea, Emily eventually strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane on July 16 to the southwest of Jamaica, reaching peak winds of 160 mph (260 km/h). [67], In western Cuba, Arlene produced wind gusts of 49 mph (79 km/h) at Punta del Este and 6.81 in (173 mm) of rainfall in the city of Pinar del Río. [24] While environmental conditions favorable for the development of tropical cyclones were analogous to other active seasons, they were more pronounced and encompassed larger areas in 2005. The final storm – Zeta – formed in late December and lasted until January 6, 2006. [82], Tropical Depression Six formed northeast of the Bahamas on July 21, originating from a tropical wave that exited the coast of Africa on July 10. [156] Delta also caused power outages, leaving some 200,000 people without power and forcing airports to close down. tropical storm strength. Hurricane Gert was the fourth of five major hurricanes in the moderately active 1999 Atlantic hurricane season.A Cape Verde tropical cyclone, Gert formed on September 11 off the coast of Africa before heading west-northwest. [105] Various countries and international agencies sent supplies or financial aid to assist in the hurricane response. each tropical cyclone, including synoptic history, meteorological statistics, [5] CSU issued its first updated forecast on April 1, increasing their prediction to 13 tropical storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes, with a continued risk of a major hurricane landfall in the Caribbean or United States. Franklin held the record for the earliest sixth named storm until it was broken by Tropical Storm Fay in 2020. Ophelia fluctuated between hurricane and tropical storm intensity for the next week as it meandered off the southeastern United States. A strengthening trough over western Europe accelerated Delta towards the east-northeast on November 27, concurrent with the brief emergence of an eye and a period of intensification. It developed into Tropical Depression Thirteen on August 28 while 960 miles (1550 km) east of the Lesser Antilles. [71] One person drowned in Cerro Azul, while another death occurred in Naranjos due to cardiac arrest. [160] As a result, Zeta became the second latest-forming tropical cyclone in the Atlantic on record behind Alice of December 1954. [41] Stan killed 80 people in Mexico, and damage in the county was estimated at US$1.2 billion ($13.2 billion MXN). The 2005 season featured 15 hurricanes, surpassing the previous record of 12, set in 1969. Tropical cyclones include depressions, storms and It moved to the northwest without much initial development. [150] On October 24, 2005, the same day Wilma made landfall in Florida, President George W. Bush approved a disaster declaration for 13 Florida counties. Gert remained well off the East Coast of the U.S. and Atlantic Canada. [40] Emily broke the record set by Dennis for the strongest Atlantic hurricane before August. The low that absorbed the storm would eventually become Hurricane Vince. Hurricane experts noted that establishing a conclusive relationship would be difficult given the significant role that natural variability plays on hurricane formation and significantly improved tropical cyclone detection methods compared to decades past. The hurricane's large circulation also damaged houses in other nearby islands. [50] Wilma killed 12 people in Haiti and one in Jamaica. [123] Rita generated a 15-foot (4.6 m) storm surge that devastated parts of Cameron Parish in Louisiana,[124] destroying most structures in towns like Cameron and Holly Beach. The remnants of Maria caused a landslide in Norway that killed three people. positions and intensities). [36] Rita struck near the border of Louisiana and Texas. [41] Mexico's development bank – Nacional Financiera – provided financial assistance for businesses affected by Wilma and Stan through a $400 million fund (MXN, US$38 million). Wind damage was reported well inland, slowing down recovery efforts. In late September, an upper-level low formed west of the Canary Islands and moved westward, organizing into a subtropical depression early on October 4. It later crossed the northeastern Yucatán Peninsula and emerged into the Gulf of Mexico, turning northeast. Tropical Depression Eight formed on August 2 southwest of Bermuda from a tropical wave that left the African coast on July 22. [139][140], Subtropical Depression Twenty-Two formed from a non-tropical low 450 miles (725 km) southeast of Bermuda on October 8. [69], Between June 24 and June 27, a tropical wave and weak low-pressure area moved in tandem across Central America and eastern Mexico. [117], A third of Cameron Parish's population left the parish following the devastation wrought by Rita. It was also the first season in which four major hurricanes hit the U.S.. The most devastating effects of the season were felt on the Gulf Coast of the United States, where Katrina's storm surge crippled New Orleans, Louisiana, for weeks and devastated the Mississippi coastline. [46] Wilma set a record in Mexico, and for the entire Western Hemisphere, for the highest 24 hour rainfall total, with 64.330 in (1,633.98 mm) recorded at Isla Mujeres. Some weather models predicted relaxing shear and intensification of the system;[93] however, the hostile conditions ripped the system apart, and the NHC discontinued advisories on August 14 when no organized deep convection remained. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [85] Gert dropped heavy rainfall, reaching 8.46 in (214.9 mm) in San Luis Potosí. The hurricane caused extensive damage in the Outer Banks and around Cape Fear. Emily emerged into the Gulf of Mexico and restrengthened, making another landfall in Mexico on July 18 in Tamaulipas with winds of 125 mph (205 km/h). [51] In Central America, Beta killed nine people and caused US$11.5 million in damage when it struck Nicaragua in October. [78] Across the island, Dennis killed 16 people, and left US$1.4 billion in damage, affecting agriculture, tourist areas, infrastructure, and houses. Rapid intensification ensued as Rita moved into the Gulf of Mexico. About Us Around the time of its peak, Maria turned to the north and northeast, moving around the subtropical ridge as it gradually weakened. However, the name of a particularly destructive hurricane could be retired and replaced with a new name. [12] By the end of September, 17 named storms had developed, of which nine had developed into hurricanes and four had become major hurricanes. XML index of all Tropical Cyclone Reports, Atlantic | Eastern Pacific | Central Pacific, 2005 North Atlantic Hurricane Season Track Map (click to enlarge). The extratropical system transported tropical moisture northward,[141] and was, along with Tropical Storm Tammy, a partial cause of severe flooding in New York, New Jersey and New England during early-to-mid-October. On June 10, Arlene struck western Cuba. [73] The same tornado inflicted severe damage to 11 planes and 5 vintage helicopters at Tara Field and impacted hundreds of homes to some degree. Katrina is believed to be di-rectly responsible for about 1500 deaths, while heavy rains caused by a large area of disturbed weather during Hurricane Stan produced floods that caused 1000–2000 deaths. A record 15 storms attained hurricane status, with maximum sustained winds of at least 74 mph (119 km/h); of those, a record seven became major hurricanes, which are a Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale. [160] Zeta affected the 2005 Atlantic Rowing Race by producing high swells that moved boats off course. A day later it intensified into Tropical Storm Arlene while taking a northward track. [32] Katrina caused catastrophic damage to the Gulf Coast, devastating a long stretch of coast along Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama with a 30-foot (9 m) storm surge. On September 7, Nate intensified into the sixth hurricane of the season. [153], Late on October 26, the same tropical wave that spawned Tropical Storm Alpha led to the formation of Tropical Depression Twenty-Six over the southwestern Caribbean Sea. [66] El Dedo de Dios, a geological feature which had been pointing towards the sky for over a millennium and an important landmark for the Canary Islands, was toppled during the storm. It tracked west-northwest into the Bay of Campeche on July 23, where it contributed to the development of a tropical depression later that day. The list below only includes human names given to North Atlantic storms. Dennis weakened and moved through the southeastern United States, the Ohio Valley, and eventually dissipating on July 18 over Ontario. [28] The activity in later parts of the 2005 season was elevated by the unusual development of four tropical cyclones from non-tropical origins over the eastern Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center's Tropical Cyclone Reports contain comprehensive information on each tropical cyclone, including synoptic history, meteorological statistics, casualties and damages, and the post-analysis best track (six-hourly positions and intensities). Courtesy of NOAA;s National Hurricane Center. [114], Philippe brought gusty winds and moisture to Bermuda, with 0.15 inches (3.8 mm) of precipitation reported on September 23. [89] On August 4, Harvey passed 45 miles (75 km) south of Bermuda. [109], Canadian Navy ships headed to the U.S. Gulf Coast to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina were slowed down trying to avoid Nate and Ophelia. [51] Alpha destroyed 43 homes and damaged 191 others in Haiti. Later that day, the storm moved ashore just west of Pensacola, Florida. 2005 Storm Names & Summaries from Natioinal Hurricane Center. [16], The hardest-hit area was the United States Gulf Coast from eastern Texas to Florida, affected to varying degrees by Arlene, Cindy, Dennis, Katrina, Ophelia, Rita, Tammy, and Wilma. The storm's remnants produced strong winds and heavy rain over Atlantic Canada. On September 2, the depression degenerated into a remnant low, which was absorbed by a cold front two days later. [149] Wilma inflicted a multi-billion dollar disaster in the Miami metropolitan area, including $2.9 billion in damage in Palm Beach County,[150] $2 billion in Miami-Dade County, and $1.2 billion in Broward County. [70], The cyclone dropped heavy rainfall, reaching at least 10.47 in (266 mm) in El Raudal, Veracruz. [19][20], The extremely active 2005 hurricane season was a continuation of an extended sequence of active years for tropical activity in the Atlantic. [61] While passing through the Lesser Antilles, the heavy rainfall caused mudslides, killing two people on Bequia. [170], There was considerable discussion on the usage of the Greek alphabet. It hit Yucatan at peak intensity. [158], A surface low attached to a stationary front formed underneath an upper-level low east of Bermuda on November 27. [161], The list below highlights the names used in the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. The broad disturbance was initially hindered by strong wind shear but eventually organized into a tropical depression about halfway between the Leeward Islands and Cabo Verde early on September 1. Hurricane Gert became the first Category 2 of the season on Aug. 16. Ophelia transitioned into an extratropical storm on September 18 and subsequently crossed Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, eventually dissipating on September 23 north of the Scandinavian Peninsula. [42][43][41][44] Wilma dropped historic rainfall while drifting across the Yucatán peninsula. The depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Ophelia on September 7 and briefly into a hurricane on September 9 while stalled off the east coast of Florida. [29], In the wake of the season, questions arose regarding the potential impact of global warming on Atlantic hurricane activity. It is uncertain whether the remnants of Gamma absorbed the low pressure system or vice versa. [48][77] Dennis brought torrential rain to Jamaica, reaching 24.54 in (623 mm) in Mavis Bank. [64] Vince transitioned into a tropical storm on the following day and was upgraded to a hurricane shortly thereafter. The remnants of the depression continued westward and moved along the northern shore of Honduras, merging with parts of a larger low pressure system. The anomalously frequent formation of tropical storms and hurricanes reflected the emergence of unusually warm sea surface temperatures across the tropical Atlantic. [145][146] Cancún's airport was closed to the public in the days after the storm, forcing stranded visitors to fly out of Mérida, Yucatán, the region's closest functioning airport. nhcwebmaster@noaa.gov, Central Pacific Hurricane Center Tropical Depression Ten formed between the Lesser Antilles and Cabo Verde on August 13 from a tropical wave that entered the Atlantic five days earlier. The system moved northwestward and failed to intensify beyond winds of 35 mph (55 km/h), instead dissipating on October 2 without affecting land. The storm was the third major hurricane of the record-breaking 2005 Atlantic hurricane season, as well as the fourth-most intense Atlantic hurricane on record to make landfall in the contiguous United States, behind only the 1935 Labor Day hurricane, Hurricane Camille in 1969, and Hurricane Michael in 2018. [46] Alpha killed 26 people in the Caribbean. The storm strengthened into a hurricane on October 29 and reached major hurricane intensity on October 30, with sustained winds around 115 mph (185 km/h). [33] Across the region, the hurricane flooded and ruined about 350,000 vehicles. Around 10:00 UTC on October 23, Alpha made landfall near Barahona, Dominican Republic, with winds of 50 mph (85 km/h). [41] Two helicopter pilots were killed when their aircraft crashed while evacuating offshore oil platforms operated by Pemex. Later that day, the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Alpha as it moved west-northwestward. It also hit Texas at Category 5 strength, causing $45 billion (2005 USD) and 344 deaths. [61] The storm caused 39 deaths in total. [46][41] Local and federal troops quelled looting and rioting in Cancún. [45] It killed four people in the country and left US$454 million ($4.8 billion MXN) in damage. The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was at the time the most active Atlantic hurricane season in recorded history, until its record was surpassed 15 years later. This allowed the persistence of the anomalously warm sea surface temperatures that had contributed to the active 2004 hurricane season; this warmth remained until November 2005. [128], On September 30, a tropical wave developed into Tropical Depression Nineteen to the west of Cabo Verde. The system encountered unfavorable conditions as it turned westward and degenerated into a remnant low on October 10, before becoming extratropical on the following day. If you have trouble viewing linked files, obtain a free viewer for the file format: US Dept of Commerce [4] TSR issued its first forecast a few days later and predicted that the season would feature 9.6 tropical storms, 5.7 hurricanes, 3.3 major hurricanes, and predicted that the accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) rating would be 145. Heavy rainfall from Emily affected Haiti, killing five people. Storms named with Greek letters that would otherwise be eligible for retirement would appear in the retired name list, but have a notation affixed with the circumstances.[169]. [81] Damage was heaviest where Emily made its two landfalls in Mexico,[40] with damage in the country estimated at US$343 million ($3.4 billion MXN). Frequent lulls in convection over the tropical Pacific also contributed to the strength of these ridges, focusing hurricane activity in the Atlantic. [32] The storm's heaviest rainfall occurred in Cuba, reaching 43.0 in (1,092 mm), making Dennis the wettest storm for the island since Hurricane Flora of 1963. [147] On November 28, Mexico declared a disaster area for 9 of Quintana Roo's 11 municipalities. It continued inland, affecting the same areas impacted by Hurricane Emily just days prior, and quickly dissipated over high terrain at the end of that day. The damage total in El Salvador included impacts from a simultaneous volcano eruption. On August 29 at 11:10 UTC, Katrina made landfall in southeastern Louisiana as a Category 3 hurricane, with 125 mph (200 km/h) winds, and a barometric pressure of 920 mbar (27 inHg);[33] it was the third lowest pressure for a landfalling United States hurricane at the time, and fourth as of 2018. The former killed 16 people and left US$1.4 billion in damage when it struck Cuba twice. Katrina rapidly intensified to Category 5 status early on August 28, becoming the seventh most intense Atlantic hurricane. [83], On July 26, Bermuda recorded wind gusts of 37 mph (59 km/h) while the storm made its closest approach. 11691 SW 17th Street The hurricane contributed to 30 deaths, five of whom were killed directly by the storm. [97][98] The hurricane quickly crossed Florida and emerged into the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Gert - September 19, 1999: Hurricane Gilbert September 1988: Hurricane Gilbert: Satellite Shows Life History. Storm surge damaged coastal roads in the Florida Panhandle and Alabama. [162][163] The names not retired from this list were used again in the 2011 season. 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Additionally, Rita had earlier produced a storm surge in the Florida Keys of 4–5 ft (1.2–1.5 m) in some areas. The hurricane crossed Cuba entered the Gulf of Mexico on July 9 as a weakened hurricane. Katrina is believed to be directly responsible for about 1500 deaths, while heavy rains caused by a large area of disturbed weather during Hurricane Stan produced floods that caused 1000–2000 deaths. [100] The hurricane left catastrophic damage across southern Louisiana, with more than 300,000 houses damaged or destroyed; most of these were in Orleans Parish. The fifth though eleventh and the thirteenth and onward named storms developed at then-record early dates that were later surpassed in 2020. The cyclone became more organized two hours before making landfall and was forming an eye, but its winds remained under hurricane strength. [160] Over the next couple of days, the system gradually intensified further in a region of favorable anticyclonic outflow, as it slowly moved west-northwest in response to a mid-level low to the southwest. The former hurricane re-intensified over the northern Atlantic Ocean, only to weaken before passing near southern Iceland. Bret moved ashore northeastern Mexico near Tuxpan, Veracruz, around 12:00 UTC, dissipating early on June 30 over San Luis Potosí. It rapidly weakened over land as it turned to the north and northeast, and was later absorbed by an approaching cold front on September 26 over Illinois. The surface low detached from the frontal zone and acquired tropical characteristics as deep convection wrapped around its center, leading to the development of Tropical Storm Epsilon early on November 29. [14] There were a record 15 storms making landfall,[15] including seven storms that struck the United States. However, Beta weakened to a Category 2 prior to landfall in Nicaragua. [16] A total of 7 named storms formed before August 1, which exceeded the record of 5 set in 1997 and was later beaten in 2020. [103] Throughout the United States, Katrina killed 1,833 people, making it one of the deadliest hurricanes in the United States,[33] and the deadliest American hurricane since 1928. As the storm moved to the north and northeast, it intensified; on July 23, Franklin attained peak winds of 70 mph (110 km/h). At least 90 tornadoes were associated … Storm surge also damaged homes in adjoining Jefferson County in Texas. Here are just a few of the records it set:Most named storms: 28. Three Category 5 hurricanes formed during the 2005 season (Katrina, Rita, and Wilma). [17] The 2005 season also featured a record seven major hurricanes, one more than the previous record, set in 1926, 1933, 1950, 1996, and 2004. A man in Playa del Carmen was electrocuted to death while preparing for the hurricane. FEMA expended $342.5 million to the 227,321 approved applicants. The storm intensified further in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, reaching winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) early on June 11. Gert at peak intensity Career Opportunities, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Cindy was redesignated as a hurricane in the post-season re-analysis, This unnamed subtropical cyclone was identified during NHC's post-season re-analysis. Emily struck Quintana Roo and Tamaulipas as a major hurricane,[40] causing US$343 million ($3.4 billion MXN) in damage. The hurricane struck southeastern Louisiana and later southern Mississippi. The storm attained hurricane status on December 2 as the track shifted to the east. As convection increased near the center, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Gert early on July 24. [66][157] The remnants of Delta later moved into Morocco, bringing needed rain. The 2005 hurricane season was the deadliest in the Atlantic basin since 1998. [60] The cyclone briefly attained tropical storm status, but wind shear prevented further development of the system, and advisories were discontinued on November 16 as it lost its closed circulation about 305 mi (490 km) southeast of Kingston, Jamaica. It re-intensified into a tropical storm on August 11. [62][108][63], A tropical wave left Africa on August 30 and moved into the southwestern Atlantic, where subsequent interaction with an upper-level low led to the genesis of a tropical depression south-southwest of Bermuda on September 5. Twice it attained peak winds of 85 mph (140 km/h). Although Vince was a very small and short-lived storm that only briefly reached hurricane strength, it was notable for developing in the northeastern Atlantic, well away from where hurricanes usually form. The 2005 hurricane season was the deadliest in the Atlantic basin since 1998. [169] This surpassed the previous record for the number of hurricane names retired after a single season, four (held by the 1955, 1995, 2004 seasons, and later the 2017 season). On August 7, the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Irene, only to weaken into a tropical depression again the next day. A day later, the hurricane passed southeast of Bermuda,[109] where it produced wind gusts of 50 mph (80 km/h). The remnants of Maria brought heavy rainfall to Norway, triggering a landslide in Bergen that killed three people and injured seven others. [76] Emily weakened after its peak intensity, striking the northeastern Yucatán Peninsula on July 18 with winds of 135 mph (185 km/h). That brought the total number of major hurricanes in the 2005 season to seven, a record breaking achievement. National Hurricane Center After moving away from the state, Ophelia weakened to tropical storm status for a fourth and final time due to stronger wind shear and dry air. [50] In Honduras, a man drowned in a river swollen by rains from Emily. [148], A significant storm surge flooded areas of western Cuba, leaving US$704 million in damage. In Miami Beach, Florida, a student died when she was caught in a rip current. [40] Collectively, Dennis and Emily caused about US$96 million (J$6 billion) in damage to Jamaica. [130], A tropical wave emerged from Africa on September 17 and moved across the central Atlantic, hampered by north-northeasterly wind shear. On September 14, the northern eyewall moved over the North Carolina coast from Wilmington to Morehead City. 05EA14 Operations Update No. Maria fell to tropical storm intensity on September 9 and became extratropical a day later between Newfoundland and the Azores. (Matias Delacroix/AP) Sustained winds on the island reached 45 mph (75 km/h).[88]. Wilma transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on October 26, which was absorbed by a larger extratropical storm a day later over Atlantic Canada. Zeta weakened again as it turned westward, degenerating into a remnant low on January 6; the circulation dissipated on the next day to the southeast of Bermuda. The heavy rainfall creates some short-lived street flooding. Information Quality [135] There were also three deaths in Nicaragua and one in Costa Rica. [61][60], Delta originated from a broad and non-tropical low-pressure area that arose 1,380 miles (2,220 km) southwest of the Azores on November 19, initially moving northeast along the trailing fringes of a passing cold front. 2525 Correa Rd The storm accelerated northeastward and passed southeast of Cape Cod. It was the costliest season on record at the time, until its record was surpassed 12 years later. It quickly intensified into a subtropical storm while curving northeast ahead of an approaching cold front. Wilma weakened to Category 4 intensity by the time it made landfall on Cozumel on October 21. Alpha was the 22nd named system in the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season, breaking the 1933 season's record, and became the first tropical storm to be named using the Greek Alphabet. Wind shear from an upper-level low caused the hurricane to weaken back to a tropical storm, exposing the center from the convection. As the cyclone developed a well-defined eye, Maria reached peak winds of 115 mph (185 km/h), Category 3 strength, early on September 6. Total damage is estimated to be about US$171.7 billion, and the seasons' storms contributed to the deaths of 3,912 people. Tropical Storm Gert (23-25 July 2005) Track Map Position/Speed Summary Large Satellite View Zoomed IR Satellite View GOES-E IR Satellite Loop Radar: NEXRAD Composite Base Reflectivity Tropical Storm Harvey (2-8 August 2005) Franklin restrengthened slightly as it accelerated northeastward. Epsilon attained peak winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) on December 5, maintaining its intensity due to low wind shear. It was also decided that it was not practical to retire a Greek letter. All NOAA. Several beaches were closed. Gert before landfall https://archive.is/20130625152817/img254.imageshack.us/img254/4277/tropicalstormgertab0.png Formation July 23, 2005 Dissipation July 25,2005 Highest winds 45 mph Lowest pressure 1005 mbar Deaths 1 direct Damages $6,000,000 (2005 USD) Areas affected Central Mexico Impacts from heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and tornadoes associated with Rita affected much of the lower Mississippi River Valley, and over a million electricity customers lost power. On the next day, Dennis rapidly intensified into a Category 4 hurricane while moving between Jamaica and Haiti. It stalled 1,320 miles (2,130 km) west-southwest of the Canary Islands and attained peak winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) on November 24. [15] The 28 nameable storms (27 named storms and one unnamed subtropical storm) set the record for most storms, surpassing the total of 20 from 1933. [65] The storm left minor flooding in some areas. [45] Gert caused about US$6 million ($60 million 2005 MXN) in damage,[86] and resulted in one fatality in Nuevo León. After 12 hours as a tropical storm, Lee weakened back to a tropical depression as it turned to the northwest, steered by the larger non-tropical storm. [120][117] Rita's approach to the U.S. Gulf Coast prompted one of the largest mass evacuations in the country's history, with an estimated 3.7 million people fleeing the Texas coast between Corpus Christi and Beaumont. [44] El Salvador's Santa Ana Volcano erupted on October 1, occurring simultaneous to the flooding. [137], In the post-season analysis, the National Hurricane Center identified an additional subtropical storm that had gone unclassified during the course of the season. 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Emily in July reached peak intensity in the Caribbean Sea, becoming the first Category 5 hurricane of the season, later weakening and striking Mexico twice. 6, Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico: Hurricane Wilma – Information Bulletin n° 4, "After Wilma Hits Mexico, All Buses Lead To Merida", "Wilma: Inicia la reconstrucción mxm (martes)", "Adding Up Wilma's Fury: $2.9 Billion Countywide – More than 55,000 Homes, 3,600 Businesses Damaged", "Year later, Wilma's wrath still visible", Haiti: Tropical Storm Alpha, Floods OCHA Situation Report No. Hurricane Gert; Tropical Storm Gert (2005) Hurricane Gilbert; Hurricane Gordon (2000) Tropical Storm Grace (2003) Hurricane Greta–Olivia; H. Hurricane Harvey; Hurricane Henri; Tropical Storm Hermine (1980) Tropical Storm Hermine (2010) Hurricane Hilda (1955) Hurricane Marco (2020) Hurricane … [167] 2020 subsequently became the second such season. Note: There is an undercount bias of zero to six tropical cyclones per year between 1851 and 1885 and zero to four per year between 1886 and 1910, due to the lack of modern observation techniques, see. The increase was based on the Atlantic continuing to warm and a strong belief that El Niño conditions would not persist into the hurricane season. The fourth named storm developed at a then-record early date that was later surpassed in 2012. [33] Katrina imparted about $500 million in crop and infrastructure damage to the state. [14] Dennis left $2.23 billion in damage along the Florida Panhandle. The United States federal government spent $110.6 billion in relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts, including $16 billion toward rebuilding houses, which was the nation's largest ever housing recovery project. [101] In New Orleans, storm surge breached the levees along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and 17th Street and London Avenue Canals, flooding about 80% of the city. 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