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South Atlantic Tropical Cyclones

Only a handful of named storms have roamed this region, which generally lacks the right conditions for tropical cyclone development.
A Rare Tropical Storm in the South Atlantic
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A Rare Tropical Storm in the South Atlantic

Akará is only the third such storm recorded in the region since 2015.

Published Feb 20, 2024

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Rare South Atlantic Tropical Cyclone
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Rare South Atlantic Tropical Cyclone

Published Mar 29, 2004

Severe Storms

Rare South Atlantic Tropical Cyclone
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Rare South Atlantic Tropical Cyclone

he National Hurricane Center in Miami estimated the storm was a full-fledged, Category I hurricane with central winds between 75 mph and 80 mph (121 kph to 129 kph), making it the first hurricane in the South Atlantic in recorded history. Brazilian scientists however, have disagreed, saying the storm had top winds of 50 mph to 56 mph (80 kph to 90 kph), far below the 75 mph (121 kph) threshold of a hurricane.

Published Mar 29, 2004

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Rare South Atlantic Tropical Cyclone
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Rare South Atlantic Tropical Cyclone

Published Mar 27, 2004

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Rare South Atlantic Tropical Cyclone
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Rare South Atlantic Tropical Cyclone

Published Mar 26, 2004

Severe Storms

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