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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

Atmosphere Land Water Severe Storms

Lorenzo Approaches Ireland
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Lorenzo Approaches Ireland

Though it has weakened since reaching category 5 strength, the hurricane is still bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the northeast Atlantic.

Published Oct 2, 2019

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Sub-tropical Storm Laura
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Sub-tropical Storm Laura

Published Sep 30, 2008

Severe Storms

Hurricane Helene
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Hurricane Helene

Published Sep 18, 2006

Severe Storms

Awesome, Frightening Views of Hurricane Florence
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Awesome, Frightening Views of Hurricane Florence

Satellites and astronauts observed the potent storm as it headed for landfall in the southeastern United States.

Published Sep 12, 2018

Atmosphere Water Severe Storms

Hurricane Dean
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Hurricane Dean

Published Aug 17, 2007

Severe Storms

Hurricane Chris
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Hurricane Chris

Tropical Storm Chris intensified off the coast of the eastern United States and became the second hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season.

Published Jul 11, 2018

Atmosphere Severe Storms

Hurricane Bertha
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Hurricane Bertha

Published Jul 8, 2008

Severe Storms

Tropical Storm Alberto
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Tropical Storm Alberto

Acquired May 19, 2012, this natural-color image shows Tropical Storm Alberto off the South Carolina coast.

Published May 21, 2012

Atmosphere Water Severe Storms

An Atlantic Hurricane…in January
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An Atlantic Hurricane…in January

Alex is the earliest hurricane in the North Atlantic since 1938, and one of the farthest northeast on record.

Published Jan 15, 2016

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Hurricane Paul
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Hurricane Paul

Published Oct 24, 2006

Severe Storms

Hurricane Frances
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Hurricane Frances

Published Aug 31, 2004

Severe Storms

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