Weather underground provides tracking maps, 5day forecasts, computer models, satellite imagery and detailed storm statistics for tracking and forecasting major hurricane isidore tracker. The 2002 atlantic hurricane season featured twelve named storms, four hurricanes, and two major hurricanes. Although the seasons total of 12 named storms was above normal, many of these were weak and shortlived. The season officially began on june 1 and ended on november 30. 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 2000 deaths. These pages are strictly for nonprofit educational use that is not of a commercial nature. What would have happened if the models had been right. The season officially lasted from june 1, 2001, to november 30, 2001, dates which by convention limit the period of each year when tropical cyclones tend to form in the atlantic ocean basin. Aug 02, 2018 the five hurricane seasons that had closest conditions to this year were 1968, 1986, 1993, 1994 and 2002. There were 12 named tropical cyclones in the atlantic basin in 2002, of which 4 became hurricanes table 1 and figure 1. Although the 2002 atlantic hurricane season featured 12 tropical storms, 2 more than the longterm average, there were only 4 hurricanes, 2 fewer than the long. Major hurricane isidore tracker weather underground. The 2002 atlantic hurricane season was a hyperactive season that featured 18 tropical depressions, 17 tropical storms, 11 hurricanes, and 6.
The eleventh named storm and third hurricane of the 2002 atlantic hurricane season, kyle developed as a subtropical cyclone on september 20 to the eastsoutheast of bermuda. The 2004 atlantic hurricane season officially began on june 1, 2004, and lasted until november 30, 2004. Eight tropical cyclones made direct hits in the united states. However, tropical storm ana formed on april 20, long before the official start of the season. Hurricane lili on october 1, 2002 hurricane lili on october 2. Pasch noaanwstropical prediction centernational hurricane center, miami, florida manuscript received 19 july 2002, in. Fewer atlantic hurricanes expected this season, according to. Dec 02, 2002 the 2002 atlantic hurricane season that officially ended nov. The 2010 atlantic hurricane season was the first in a group of three very active atlantic hurricane seasons. Accepted manuscript manuscripts that have been selected for publication.
The climatological peak in atlantic hurricane activity occurs between midaugust and. It officially started on june 1, 2002 and ended on november 30, dates which conventionally limit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones develop in. They have not been typeset and the text may change before final. 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 postanalysis best track sixhourly positions and intensities. The 2002 atlantic hurricane season that officially ended nov. Two of these became major hurricanes category three or higher on the saffirsimpson hurricane scale 96 kt or higher. Also, tropical storm odette formed on december 4 and tropical storm peter formed on december 7, both formed after the season ended. Dates begin at 0000 utc and include tropical depression stage wind speed less than 34 kt. In total, 12 named storms and 4 other hurricanes formed. It was the ninth named storm, fifth hurricane, and second major hurricane of the season.
Jul 14, 2002 the 2002 atlantic hurricane season was an average season in terms of named storms and major hurricanes, yet below average in terms of hurricanes in general. Looking at the numbers from 2002, there were 12 named storms, only 4 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes. Isidore, the strongest and costliest storm of the season, struck the yucatan. This table includes the storms names, duration, peak intensity, areas affected bold indicates made landfall in that region at least once, damages, and death totals. The season was kinda destructive though, with five storms causing heavy damage. The national hurricane centers tropical cyclone reports contain comprehensive information on each tropical cyclone, including synoptic history. Arthur, the first named storm of the hurricane season. It is interesting that the first 2002 atlantic hurricane did not occur until 11 september, the latest date for such an occurrence since the beginning of the reconnaissance aircraft era, 1944. It is tied alongside 1887, 1995, 2011, and 2012 for the thirdmost active atlantic hurricane season on record, with 19 tropical storms, only behind the 1933 and the 2005 seasons. The north atlantic hurricane season officially runs from 1 june to 30 november. The season got off to an early start with arthur forming in january before activity slowed in my were bertha formed until christobal formed on the offical start dolly later formed and became a categiry 5 storm. It officially started on june 1, 2002 and ended on november 30, dates which.
This may include dvorak numbers, tropical cyclone advisories and reports, and any observations made during the. The national oceanic and atmospheric administration currently defines the season as occurring between june 1 and november 30 each calendar year, which is when 97% of all atlantic tropical cyclones occur. Atlantic hurricane season of 2006 national oceanic and. The following names were used to name tropical and subtropical cyclones in the 2002 season.
The nhc began giving subtropical storms a tropical cyclone name in 2002. This webpage contains all the atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes affecting the united states and seasonal atlantic hurricane season goes satellite imagery animations since 1995. The 2001 atlantic hurricane season was a fairly active atlantic hurricane season that produced 17 tropical cyclones, 15 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes. Atlantic tropical cyclone tracks 2002 north atlantic hurricane season track map click to enlarge if you have trouble viewing linked files, obtain a free viewer for the file format. The season officially began on june 1, 1992, and lasted until november 30, 1992. May 29, 2002 2002 atlantic hurricane season gears up. Eight of the named cyclones made landfall in the united states, including lili, the. Betty, cristobal, fay, and hanna were used for the first time this season. Hurricane lili on october 2, 2002 hurricane lili on october 3, 2002 tropical storm lili on october 3, 2002. The 1992 atlantic hurricane season was a well below average hurricane season that had one of the latest dates on record for the first named storm. Hurricane isabel was the costliest, deadliest, and strongest hurricane in the 2003 atlantic hurricane season. In addition, there have been several storms over the years that have not been fully tropical and are categorized as subtropical depressions and subtropical storms. Twentyeight storms occurred, including 27tropical storms and one subtropical storm. Fewer atlantic hurricanes expected this season, according.
The 2005 atlantic hurricane season was the most active of record. The 2002 atlantic hurricane season was an average event in the yearly formation of tropical cyclones in the atlantic ocean, caribbean sea and gulf of mexico. The 2002 atlantic hurricane season is a very active season, with 20 storms forming. It officially started on june 1, 2002 and ended on november 30, dates which conventionally limit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones develop in the atlantic ocean. This is a table of the storms and their effects in the 2002 atlantic hurricane season. Looping westward, it transitioned into a tropical cyclone and became a hurricane on september 25. However, twice the normal number of storm systems eight affected the nation, bringing storm surge and severe weather and rain to the nation, including hurricane lili, the first landfalling hurricane to strike the. The 2002 atlantic hurricane season officially began on june 1, 2002, and lasted until november 30, 2002.
The 2002 atlantic hurricane season was not as active as recent years, but still had a good deal of storms, and many of those made landfall over some point on. Jun 03, 2002 2002 atlantic hurricane season gears up. Tropical cyclones in the north atlantic are called hurricanes, tropical storms, or tropical depressions. The national hurricane centers tropical cyclone reports contain comprehensive information on each tropical cyclone, including synoptic history, meteorological statistics, casualties and damages, and the postanalysis best track sixhourly positions and intensities. Tropical storm arlene was only the most recent oddity in. Tropical cyclones include depressions, storms and hurricanes. The 2005 hurricane season was the deadliest in the atlantic basin since 1998. Brown national hurricane center, noaanws, miami, florida manuscript received 11 september 2007, in final form 5 december 2007 abstract the 2006 atlantic hurricane season is summarized and the years tropical cyclones are described. Tropical storm arthur originated along a frontal trough in the eastern gulf of mexico, with the disturbance first noted on 9 july.
Summary of the 2002 atlantic hurricane season hurricaneville. This page will document my opinion on intensities during the season after seeing the information needed to form this opinion. The 2002 atlantic hurricane season was a nearaverage atlantic hurricane season. The 2003 atlantic hurricane season began on june 1, 2003 and ended november 30, 2003. Pdf atlantic hurricane season of 2005 researchgate. The visualization depicts the overall rain structure of the storm. The season officially started on june 1 and ended on november 30, though the first storm, hurricane alex which formed in the northeastern atlantic, developed on january 12, being the first hurricane to develop in january since 1938. However, the 2004 season exceeded these conventional limits slightly, as tropical storm otto formed on the last day of the season and lasted two days into december. The hyperactive season featured 12 hurricanes, tied with 1969 for the second highest total. Pdf atlantic hurricane season of 2002 researchgate. Sixteen named storms, including eight hurricanes, are forecast for the 2020 atlantic hurricane season, according to early predictions released thursday by experts at colorado state university. The five hurricane seasons that had closest conditions to this year were 1968, 1986, 1993, 1994 and 2002. Mar 28, 2019 revised version of the 2002 atlantic hurricane season animation, replacing the old version that was uploaded in 2011. Apr 21, 2017 the first hurricane didnt form until sept.
Hurricane kyle was the fifthlongestlived atlantic tropical or subtropical cyclone on record. Revised version of the 2002 atlantic hurricane season animation, replacing the old version that was uploaded in 2011. During this period the average number of systems reaching tropical storm status maximum sustained winds between 3973 mph, hurricane status maximum sustained winds of at least 74 mph and major or intense hurricane status maximum sustained winds exceeding 110 mph, categories 35 on the saffirsimpson scale. Timeline of the 2002 atlantic hurricane season wikipedia. The season got off to an early start with arthur forming in january before activity slowed in my were bertha formed until christobal formed on the offical start dolly later formed and became a category 5 storm. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season was the first aboveaverage hurricane season since 2012, producing 15 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes. The 2005 atlantic hurricane season unexpectedly became the most active atlantic hurricane season in recorded history, shattering previous records on repeated occasions.
It brought 80 mph winds and tremendous rainfall to cuba. The season officially lasted from june 1, 2001, to november 30, 2001, dates which by convention limit the period of each year when tropical cyclones tend to form in the. Arthur smashed the eastern gulf coast, causing heavy impacts in the. Tropical storm arlene was only the most recent oddity in the. For a subtropical storm to become a hurricane, it has to become fully tropical by establishing a warm core and then. Compared to these years, 2018 is anticipated to have slightly greater activity, mainly due. The 2002 atlantic hurricane season was an average atlantic hurricane season in which twelve named storms formed. The 2002 atlantic hurricane season was a buzzword used to reference all of the hurricanes happening in 2012. Hurricane isodore is the second atlantic hurricane of the 2002 season. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the atlantic basin. The first storm, an unnamed subtropical storm, developed in the central atlantic on april 21, over a month before the official start of hurricane season. The atlantic hurricane season is the period in a year when hurricanes usually form in the atlantic ocean. The 2002 atlantic hurricane season was an average season in terms of named storms and major hurricanes, yet below average in terms of hurricanes in general.
This season featured a total of 14 tropical cyclones, 12 named storms, 4 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes. The season officially began on june 1, 2002, and lasted until november 30, 2002 the 2002 season is slightly aboveaverage, but less active than previous seasons. This is onehalf the average seasonal number of hurricanes measured since a marked upturn in hurricane activity began in 1995 goldenberg et al. Eight of the named cyclones made landfall in the united states, including lili, the first hurricane to hit the united states in nearly 3 yr.
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