Here is a look at the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season.
Facts:
The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The areas covered include the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
The National Weather Service defines a hurricane as a “tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher.”
Hurricanes are rated according to intensity of sustained winds on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. The 1-5 scale estimates potential property damage.
A Category 3 or higher is considered a major hurricane.
The National Hurricane Center advises preparedness:
- A hurricane watch indicates the possibility that a region could experience hurricane conditions within 48 hours.
- A hurricane warning indicates that sustained winds of at least 74 mph are expected within 36 hours.
Hurricane names are pulled from six rotating lists maintained and updated by the World Meteorological Organization. Storm names are retired only when those storms are particularly deadly or costly.
Predictions:
April 4, 2019 – The Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Projectteam predicts a slightly below-average Atlantic hurricane season. The team forecasts 13 named storms and five hurricanes.
May 2019 – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is scheduled to release its 2019 Atlantic Hurricane forecast.
August 2019 – NOAA is scheduled to release an update to its 2019 Atlantic Hurricane forecast.
2019 Atlantic Storm Names:
Pronunciation Guide
Subtropical Storm Andrea
May 20, 2019 – Subtropical Storm Andrea forms.
May 21, 2019 – Andrea weakens into a subtropical depression.
Hurricane Barry
July 11, 2019 – The National Hurricane Center names a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. Barry soon strengthens into a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.A hurricane warningis issued for the coast of Louisiana from Intracoastal City to Grand Isle. A tropical storm warning is issued for the New Orleans area, with a storm surge warning from Intracoastal City to Biloxi.
July 13, 2019 – Barry strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches the Louisiana coast. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph during the morning. After making landfall near Intracoastal City during the afternoon, Barry weakens into a tropical storm with 70 mph winds.
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Erin
Fernand
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Nestor
Olga
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Sebastien
Tanya
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