Hurricane Sandy was an Atlantic tropical cyclone which affected parts of the Caribbean, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States in late October 2012, and became the largest Atlantic hurricane in diameter, with winds spanning 1,100 miles (1,800 km). [49] The remnants of Isaac continued generally eastward over southern Illinois before moving southward over Kentucky. List of hurricane names through 2016 from the World Meteorological Organization. Last year only Hurricane Irene had enough historical significance to be stricken from the list and was replaced with the name Irma for 2017. Broadly speaking, ACE is a measure of the power of a tropical or subtropical storm multiplied by the length of time it existed. High rains alleviated drought conditions and put out wildfires along the storm's path. The names are retired as a mark of respect to the dead. However, due to its slow movement, the storm caused upwelling, which decreased ocean temperatures, weakening Leslie to a tropical storm on September 7. Six hours later, it strengthened into Tropical Storm Sandy. [57], The storm drifted until September 9, when it accelerated while passing east of Bermuda. Shortly thereafter, it moved through the central Bahamas,[69] where three fatalities and $300 million in damage was reported. The World Meteorological Association comes up with six lists of names, which rotate every year. However, only two hurricanes further intensified into major hurricanes. Early on August 8, it made landfall in Costa Maya, Quintana Roo as with winds of 100 mph (160 km/h). [3] Later that month on December 21, Weather Services International (WSI) issued an extended-range forecast predicting a near average hurricane season. [54], A tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the coast of Africa on August 22, accompanied by a broad area of low pressure. At 2100 UTC, the storm made landfall near Steinhatchee, Florida with winds of 40 mph (65 km/h). [46], After becoming a tropical storm on August 15, Gordon turned eastward and continued to intensify due to relatively light wind shear. [49], A tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on August 19. The names not retired from this list will be used again in the 2018 season. This is the same list used in the 2006 season. In its report, TSR noted that tropical cyclone activity could be about 49% above the 1950–2010 average, with 14.1 (±4.2) tropical storms, 6.7 (±3.0) hurricanes, and 3.3 (±1.6) major hurricanes anticipated, and a cumulative ACE index of 117 (±58). At 0600 UTC on October 3, the system became Tropical Depression Fifteen, while located about 1,035 miles (1,665 km) west of Cape Verde. Below is the list of Atlantic Ocean retired names and the year the hurricane(s) occurred. Near-average sea surface temperatures and slightly elevated trade winds for cited for lower activity compared to the 2010 and 2011 hurricane seasons. In Guerrero, at least 81 municipalities were impacted and 5 fatalities were reported. [24], At 1200 UTC on September 6, the storm reached Category 3 hurricane strength and attained its peak intensity with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 964 mbar (28.5 inHg). This is the complete list of hurricane names for the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season. [17] This was the first occurrence of two pre-season tropical storms in the Atlantic since 1951. Gusts over 50 mph (85 km/h) left hundreds of houses without electricity. [14], The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 2012. After passing over Cape Verde, it moved generally west-northwestward and crossed a region of colder seas. The storm was the strongest pre-season tropical cyclone to make landfall on record. [72], A mid-level trough to the northwest and a ridge to the east caused the storm to curve northeastward on October 24. After further consolidation of convection near its low-level center, the depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Oscar later on October 3. The names are retired as a mark of respect to the dead. [55], A tropical wave developed into Tropical Depression Twelve while located nearly 1,500 miles (2,400 km) east of the Leeward Islands on August 30. I come from a Geography and Psychology background and although these two disciplines seem to be very different from each other, I strive to make sense of their possible relationship on a daily basis. [40], A well-defined tropical wave crossed the west coast of Africa on August 5. Additionally, Hurricanes Leslie and Rafael also caused losses and fatalities, though neither struck land. [17], The season's activity was reflected with an accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) rating of 133, which was well above the 1981–2010 average of 92. [46] Several homes sustained broken doors and windows, and streets were covered with fallen trees. Want to discuss? The names used each year for the storms in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean come from six lists of 21 names, established by the World Meteorological Society, that rotate in a cycle in a system that dates back to the 1950s, though the naming convention has evolved over time. [66] One fatality occurred when a woman in Guadeloupe unsuccessfully attempted to drive her car across a flooded roadway. Each list of hurricane names in the Atlantic basin alternates between male and female names, running through the alphabet (though there are no names beginning with Q, … In addition, the agency called for an Accumulated Cyclone Energy index of 100. The second storm is given the name that begins with a "B." As done in previous years, each name will be used in alphabetical order. Thereafter, Nadine began weakened after turning southward, and was downgraded to a tropical storm on October 1. A few hours later, a minimum barometric pressure of 973 mbar (28.7 inHg) was recorded. Collectively, the season's storms caused at least 355 fatalities and about $71.6 billion in damage, making 2012 the deadliest season since 2008 and the costliest since 2005. It formed 11 days before the official start of hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. The U.S. National Hurricane Centre has six sets of names it uses in rotation, alternating male and female names. The remnants contributed to the development of Tropical Storm Hector in the eastern Pacific. The low-level circulation subsequently became exposed and the cyclone degenerated into a non-convective remnant area of low pressure at 1200 UTC, while located about midway between Cape Verde and the Lesser Antilles. About six hours later, it strengthened into Tropical Storm Leslie. Shortly thereafter, it peaked with winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 1,004 mbar (29.6 inHg). In the latter, localized flooding occurred, especially in the western portions of the province. This was the same list used in the 2006 season. The following list of names was used for named storms that formed in the North Atlantic in 2012. The names of four deadly hurricanes that slammed parts of the United States, Central America and the Caribbean last year are being retired. Early on August 6, Florence was downgraded to a tropical depression. Late on May 27, Beryl transitioned into a tropical cyclone less than 120 miles (190 km) from North Florida. Additionally, the remnants of Sandy left 2 deaths and $100 million in damage in Canada, with Ontario and Quebec being the worst impacted. [12] On June 6, Tropical Storm Risk released their second updated forecast for the season, predicting fourteen named storms, six hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. Slow intensification continued, with Nadine peaking with winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 978 mbar (28.9 inHg) on September 30. Though initially disorganized due to wind shear, a subsequent decrease allowed for significant convective activity to develop by October 14. Isaac reached the Gulf of Mexico and began a strengthening trend, reaching Category 1 hurricane status on August 28. – 2012 Atlantic hurricane names. During the next 24 hours, the storm intensified quickly, reaching winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) by early on September 13; Nadine maintained this intensity for the next 36 hours. Despite the presence of vertical wind shear, convection became more concentrated. Ezeket a listákat hoztak létre a Nemzeti Hurrikán Központ 1953 óta először, a listák állt csak női nevek; azonban, 1979 óta, a listák között váltakoznak a férfi és női. Therefore, a storm was a long duration, such as Nadine, as well as particularly strong hurricanes, such as Michael, will have high values of ACE. At the time, it was located about 170 miles (270 km) south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Also in Newfoundland, strong winds ripped off roofs, downed trees, and left 45,000 homes without power. Alberto was the first named storm of the year . A mid-level ridge near Cape Verde and a mid to upper-level low pressure northeast of the Leeward Islands forced the depression to move north-northwestward at roughly 17 mph (27 km/h). Under these conditions, the depression intensified slowly, becoming Tropical Storm Joyce at 1200 UTC on August 23. The storm then curved southeastward and then east-northeastward ahead of a deep-layer trough. [19] The last storm of the season, dissipated on October 29,[17] over a month before the official end of hurricane season on November 30. [21], The precursor to Beryl produced heavy rainfall in Cuba, causing flooding and mudslides which damaged or destroyed 1,156 homes and resulted in two deaths. After encountering colder waters, it weakened back to a tropical storm on June 22. [11], On June 1, Klotzbach's team issued their updated forecast for the 2012 season, predicting thirteen named storms and five hurricanes, of which two of those five would further intensify into major hurricanes. This list has seen a total of 84 total tropical storms, 41 total hurricanes, and 12 total major hurricanes; making this li… Additionally, swells in the area reached 10 to 13 ft (3 to 4 m). Hurricane Sandy was also a Category 1 hurricane when it hit Jamaica in 2012, but it weakened before reaching the east coast of the United States. View the full list of retired storm names here. This is the current list in use by the National Hurricane Centre. Approximately 1,000 houses were destroyed, resulting in about $8 million in damage; there were 24 deaths confirmed. Late on August 9, the National Hurricane Center initiated advisories on Tropical Depression Seven, while located about midway between Cape Verde and the Lesser Antilles. They are now maintained and updated through a strict procedure by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. Several hours later, it made landfall near Bull Bay, Jamaica as a moderate Category 1 hurricane. [64], Although a disorganized tropical cyclone, Rafael produced flooding across the northeastern Caribbean islands. For example, after hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, the name 'Katrina' was retired and replaced with the name 'Katia', which was used in 2011 and will be re-used in 2017. Coastal flooding also inundated U.S. [28] Alberto was the first named storm to form during May in the Atlantic basin since Arthur in 2008. Thereafter, it weakened back to a Category 2 hurricane later on September 6. [49] Initially, the storm posed a threat to Florida and the 2012 Republican National Convention,[51] but passed to the southwest late on August 26. [73] The name Kirk replaced Keith after the 2000 season, but was not used in 2006. By September 2, the storm curved north-northwestward while located north of the Leeward Islands. *With files from the National Hurricane Centre and Wikipedia. [67] Large swells from the system caused significant damage to the coastline of Nova Scotia, while many roads were washed away or obscured with debris. [60], Although strong wind shear began exposing the low-level center of circulation to the west of deep convection, Oscar continued to intensify. [64] As Rafael passed just to the east of Bermuda as a hurricane, light rainfall was recorded. [70] Early on October 27, it briefly weakened to a tropical storm, before re-acquiring hurricane intensity later that day. Late on September 5, it was upgraded to a hurricane, before becoming a Category 2 hurricane early on the following day. The strongest storm on the list was Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, a category 5 hurricane with minimum pressure of 888 mbar. By contrast, five names were retired in 2005 – one of the worst hurricane seasons on record. All nineteen depressions attained tropical storm status, and ten of these became hurricanes. [13], On August 9, 2012, the NOAA issued their mid-season outlook for the remainder of the 2012 season, upping their final numbers. [22], Despite light rainfall and gusty winds on islands such as Barbados, Martinique, and Puerto Rico, impact from Ernesto in the Lesser Antilles was negligible. By August 18, it was upgraded to a hurricane. The names not retired from this list were used again in the 2018 season. In mid-August, the remnants of Tropical Storm Helene killed two people after making landfall in Mexico. A second tropical cyclone, Beryl, developed later that month. As the low pressure system turned to a more northerly direction, it reentered warmer waters. Upon making landfall in Florida, the storm produced strong winds that left 38,000 people without power. Late on September 5, Leslie was upgraded to a hurricane, shortly before strengthening to its peaking intensity with winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 968 mbar (28.6 inHg). It fluctuated in convective organization over the next four days. At 0530 UTC August 20, Gordon struck Santa Maria Island in the Azores, about six and a half hours before weakening to a tropical storm. Hurricane Names 2012 The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is a very active Atlantic hurricane season in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. [52] The remnants brought rainfall to some areas impacted by an ongoing drought. [47] Torrential rains triggered localized flooding,[48] as well as a few landslides. Two communities within the city of Veracruz reported street flooding. Miami (SAPP) - As reported on May 27, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami has changed the list of hurricane names for the 2012 season to generic names. The remnant tropical wave produced heavy rainfall in Trinidad and Tobago, causing flooding and mudslides in Diego Martin on island of Trinidad. In its forecast, WSI noted that a cooler North Atlantic Oscillation not seen in a decade, combined with weakening La Niña, would result in a near-average season with 12 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. On the sixth year, the first list begins again, so any names chosen in 2012 can be used again in 2018. The trough approached the southern Bahamas and acquired a closed circulation late on October 10, developing into Tropical Depression Sixteen early on the following day. Officials indicated that 10,000 houses were partially damaged by flooding in Veracruz. Each list of names is also organized in alphabetical order. However, Alberto, the first system of the year, developed on May 19 – the earliest date of formation since Tropical Storm Ana in 2003. At 0000 UTC September 3, it merged with a frontal system located about 1,035 miles (1,665 km) north of the Azores. [16] It was an above average season in which 19 tropical cyclones formed. 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Gerry Bell cited warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures and the continuation of the high activity era across the Atlantic basin since 1995. Until the final reports are issued, ACEs are, therefore, provisional. It was also the third-costliest season, behind 2005 and 2017. Michael was thus the first major hurricane of the season. They also predicted a near-average probability of a hurricane landfall, with a slightly elevated chance on the Gulf Coast of the United States and a slightly reduced chance along the East Coast of the United States. [6], On May 24, 2012, NOAA released their forecast for the season, predicting a near-normal season, with nine to fifteen named storms, four to eight hurricanes, and one to three major hurricanes. [5] In April 2012, TSR issued their update forecast for the season, slightly revising down their predictions as well. In the Northeastern United States, damage was most severe in New Jersey and New York. Thus far, the season accumulated a total of 19 tropical storms, 10 hurricanes, and 1 major hurricane. At 1200 UTC it made landfall near Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Rainfall peaked at 28.78 inches (731 mm) in Curtis Mill, Florida, located in southwestern Wakulla County. Early on May 22, Alberto degenerated into a remnant area of low pressure after failing to maintain convection. Although it soon weakened to a Category 1 hurricane, the barometric pressure decreased to 940 mbar (28 inHg). [27], On May 18, a non-tropical area of low pressure formed from a stationary front offshore the Carolinas, becoming stationary just offshore of South Carolina while producing organized convective activity over the next day. At 0525 UTC on October 25, it struck near Santiago de Cuba in Cuba, with winds of 115 mph (185 km/h); this made Sandy the second major hurricane of the season. [17] Michael became the first major hurricane of the season on September 6, when it peaked as a Category 3 hurricane. It is only calculated for full advisories on specific tropical and subtropical systems reaching or exceeding wind speeds of 39 mph (63 km/h). Additionally, the Suwannee River reached its highest level since Hurricane Dora in 1964. In northeast North Carolina, Beryl spawned an EF1 tornado that snapped trees and damaged dozens of homes near the city of Peletier. Early on May 28, it made landfall near Jacksonville Beach, Florida, with winds of 65 mph (100 km/h). Thereafter, a blocking pattern over Atlantic Canada caused Leslie to drift for four days. Monday, September 10, 2012. This was the same list used in the 2006 season. This season marked the first time since 2009 where no tropical cyclones formed in July. Hurricane Brandon (2012) Hurricane Brandon was a large and powerful cyclone that threatened southern Alaska. Around that time, the storm attained its peak intensity with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 992 mbar (29.3 inHg). However, by 1200 UTC on September 28, the storm re-strengthened into a hurricane. [22] Rip currents along the coast of the Florida Panhandle resulted in at least 10 lifeguard rescues at Pensacola Beach, while a portion of a store in the same city was washed away. conversation officers kill one cougar, three still on the loose in Coquitlam, Freezing sea turtles saved from frigid waters off Texas, Prince Phillip, 99, sent to hospital after ‘feeling unwell’. The complete list of names for the 2012 season is as follows: AlbertoBerylChrisDebbyErnestoFlorenceGordonHeleneIsaacJoyceKirkLeslieMichaelNadineOscarPattyRafaelSandyTonyValerieWilliam, See all six sets of names for Atlantic and Eastern North Pacific tropical storms and hurricanes here. Impact during the 2012 season was widespread and significant. [45], A tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic Ocean from the west coast of Africa on August 10. Only women’s names were used until 1978 (Pacific) and 1979 (Atlantic) when men’s names began to be included. The storm resulted in 11 deaths and $2 billion in damage in Cuba. A gradual increase in organization and deepening occurred, with Sandy becoming a hurricane on October 24. However, no tropical cyclones developed in the month of July,[17] the first phenomenon since 2009. The depression headed just north of due west and twelve hours later, strengthened into Tropical Storm Isaac. They also predicted an ACE index of 90 with a 70% chance that the index would be in the range 28 to 152. The names not retired from this list were used again in the 2018 season. Chris transitioned into an extratropical cyclone at 1200 UTC, after interacting with another extratropical low pressure area to its south. See the previous story for the rationale behind the new list of hurricane names. [55], The depression initially moved westward before turning northwestward on August 29 in response to a weakness in the subtropical ridge. [25], Late on September 21, Nadine curved southward, shortly before degenerating into non-tropical low-pressure area. [60], A weak surface trough detached from a quasi-stationary frontal system on October 6, while located between 345 and 460 miles (555 and 740 km) north of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Names of particularly destructive hurricanes are generally removed from the list and replaced with a new name, beginning with the same letter, to be used six years later. [65] In addition, the heavy rains led to significant crop loss. Here is the list of the names for Hurricanes or Tropical storms in 2012. [10] That same day, the United Kingdom Met Office (UKMO) issued a forecast of a below-average season. [17] This was well above average, yet not record, activity for the month of October. In neighboring Dominican Republic, 864 houses were damaged and cross loses reached approximately $30 million; five deaths were reported. Michael weakened to a tropical storm while accelerating northward on September 11, several hours before degenerated into remnant low pressure area, while located well west of the Azores.
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