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Tropical Storm Henri (2015)
The 2015 Atlantic hurricane season was the last of three consecutive below average Atlantic hurricane seasons. It produced twelve tropical cyclones, eleven Tropical cyclone naming, named storms, four hurricanes, and two major hurricanes. The Accumulated Cyclone Energy, Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) for the season was 68% of the long-term median value. The hurricane season officially began on June 1, 2015, and ended on November 30, 2015. These dates historically describe the period each year when most tropical cyclones form in the North Atlantic basin. However, the first named storm, Tropical Storm Ana (2015), Ana, developed on May 8, nearly a month before the official start of the season, the first List of off-season Atlantic hurricanes, pre-season cyclone since Tropical Storm Beryl (2012), Beryl in 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, 2012 and the earliest since Tropical Storm Ana (2003), Ana in 2003 Atlantic hurricane season, 2003. The formation of Ana marked the start of a se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hurricane Joaquin
Hurricane Joaquin (, ) was a powerful tropical cyclone that devastated several districts of The Bahamas and caused damage in the Turks and Caicos Islands, parts of the Greater Antilles, and Bermuda. It was also the strongest Atlantic hurricane of non-tropical origin recorded in the satellite era. The tenth named storm, third hurricane, and second major hurricane of the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season, Joaquin evolved from a non-tropical low to become a tropical depression on September 28, well southwest of Bermuda. Tempered by unfavorable wind shear, the depression drifted southwestward. After becoming a tropical storm the next day, Joaquin underwent rapid intensification, reaching hurricane status on September 30 and Category 4 major hurricane strength on October 1. Meandering over the southern Bahamas, Joaquin's eye passed near or over several islands. On October 3, the hurricane weakened somewhat and accelerated to the northeast. Abrupt re-intensification ensued later that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
