Timeline of the 1974 Atlantic hurricane season

Last updated

Timeline of the
1974 Atlantic hurricane season
1974 Atlantic hurricane season summary map.png
Season summary map
Season boundaries
First system formedJune 22, 1974
Last system dissipatedNovember 12, 1974
Strongest system
Name Carmen
Maximum winds150 mph (240 km/h)
(1-minute sustained)
Lowest pressure928 mbar (hPa; 27.4 inHg)
Longest lasting system
NameCarmen
Duration12 days
Storm articles
Other years
1972, 1974, 1980

The 1974 Atlantic hurricane season was a cycle of the annual tropical cyclone season in the Atlantic Ocean in the Northern Hemisphere. There was near-average activity during the season, [nb 1] which officially began on June 1, 1974 and ended on November 30, 1974. These dates, adopted by convention, historically describe the period in each year when most tropical systems form. [2] The first system of the season, Tropical Depression One, formed on June 22. The final system of the season, Tropical Depression Seventeen, dissipated on November 11.

Contents

The 1974 season produced twenty tropical or subtropical depressions, of which eleven reached tropical (7) or subtropical (4) storm intensity. Four of the tropical storms became hurricanes, of which two became major hurricanes. [nb 2] At Category 4 on the Saffir–Simpson scale, Hurricane Carmen was the most intense tropical cyclone of the season. It threatened two densely populated areas during its duration, Belize City, Belize and New Orleans, Louisiana, but veered away at the last moment each time. Even so, the storm caused much flooding and crop damage in and around the Yucatán Peninsula and Gulf Coast of the United States. [4] The deadliest cyclone of 1974 was Hurricane Fifi (Category 2), which killed 6,000–8,000 people in Honduras, making it one of the deadliest Atlantic hurricanes on record. [5] As a result of their intensity and damage caused, the names Carman and Fifi were subsequently retired from reuse in the North Atlantic by the World Meteorological Organization. [6]

This timeline documents tropical cyclone formations, strengthening, weakening, landfalls, extratropical transitions, and dissipations during the season. It includes information that was not released throughout the season, meaning that data from post-storm reviews by the National Hurricane Center, such as a storm that was not initially warned upon, has been included.

By convention, meteorologists one time zone when issuing forecasts and making observations: Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and also use the 24-hour clock (where 00:00 = midnight UTC). [7] In this time line, all information is listed by UTC first with the respective local time included in parentheses.

Timeline

Subtropical Storm Four (1974)Hurricane Fifi–OrleneHurricane CarmenTropical Storm Alma (1974)Subtropical Storm One (1974)Saffir–Simpson scaleTimeline of the 1974 Atlantic hurricane season

June

June 1

Tracking map of Tropical Depression One 01-L 1974 track.png
Tracking map of Tropical Depression One

June 22

Tracking map of Subtropical Storm One. 1974 Atlantic subtropical storm 1 track.png
Tracking map of Subtropical Storm One.

June 24

June 25

June 26

July

Tracking map of Tropical Depression Two. 02-L 1974 track.png
Tracking map of Tropical Depression Two.

July 13

Image of Subtropical Storm Two on July 17, 1974, at peak strength. Subtropical Storm 2 (1974).JPG
Image of Subtropical Storm Two on July 17, 1974, at peak strength.

July 16

July 17

July 18

July 20

Tracking map of Tropical Depression Three. 03-L 1974 track.png
Tracking map of Tropical Depression Three.

July 31

August

August 2

Image of Subtropical Storm Three at peak strength. Subtropical Storm 3 (1974).JPG
Image of Subtropical Storm Three at peak strength.

August 10

August 12

August 13

Tracking map of Tropical Storm Alma. Alma 1974 track.png
Tracking map of Tropical Storm Alma.

August 14

August 15

Tracking map of Tropical Depression Five. 05-L 1974 track.png
Tracking map of Tropical Depression Five.

August 24

August 26

Image of Hurricane Becky at peak intensity on August 30, 1974. Hurricane Becky of 1974.JPG
Image of Hurricane Becky at peak intensity on August 30, 1974.

August 28

August 29

August 30

August 31

September

September 1

Hurricane Carmen at landfall in Belize on September 2 Hurricane Carmen.JPG
Hurricane Carmen at landfall in Belize on September 2

September 2

Image of Tropical Storm Dolly at peak intensity on September 4. Tropical Storm Dolly of 1974.JPG
Image of Tropical Storm Dolly at peak intensity on September 4.

September 3

September 4

Tracking map of long-lived Tropical Depression Eight. 08-L 1974 track.png
Tracking map of long-lived Tropical Depression Eight.

September 5

September 6

September 7

September 8

Image of Tropical Storm Elaine on September 10 while at peak intensity. Tropical Storm Elaine of 1974.JPG
Image of Tropical Storm Elaine on September 10 while at peak intensity.

September 9

September 10

September 11

Tracking map of Hurricane Fifi-Orlene. This storm is just the sixth storm to survive the passage to the Pacific Ocean since records began in 1851. Fifi-Orlene 1974 track.png
Tracking map of Hurricane Fifi–Orlene. This storm is just the sixth storm to survive the passage to the Pacific Ocean since records began in 1851.

September 16

September 17

September 18

September 20

September 22

September 23

September 27

September 28

Image of Tropical Storm Gertrude on September 28. Hurricane Gertrude of 1974.JPG
Image of Tropical Storm Gertrude on September 28.

September 29

September 30

October

October 2

October 4

Tracking map of Subtropical Storm Four. 1974 Atlantic subtropical storm 4 track.png
Tracking map of Subtropical Storm Four.

October 5

October 6

October 7

October 8

October 30

November

November 2

November 10

November 12

November 30

See also

Notes

  1. An average Atlantic hurricane season, as defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has 12 tropical storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes. [1]
  2. Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher on the Saffir–Simpson scale are considered major hurricanes. [3]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1986 Atlantic hurricane season</span> Hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean

The 1986 Atlantic hurricane season was a very inactive season that produced 10 depressions, 6 named storms, 4 hurricanes, and no major hurricanes. The season officially began on June 1, 1986, and lasted until November 30, 1986. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin. During the 1986 season, the first subtropical depression formed in the first week of June, while the last tropical cyclone dissipated at the end of the third week of November. The 1986 season had lower than average activity because of an ongoing El Niño event, and was the least active season in the North Atlantic since the 1983 Atlantic hurricane season. This was also the first season since 1972 to have no major hurricanes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 2004 Atlantic hurricane season was notable as one of the deadliest and most costly Atlantic hurricane seasons on record. It officially began on June 1, 2004 and ended on November 30, although storm activity continued into December. This timeline documents tropical cyclone formations, strengthening, weakening, landfalls, extratropical transitions, as well as dissipations. The timeline includes information which was not operationally released, meaning that information from post-storm reviews by the National Hurricane Center, such as information on a storm that was not operationally warned upon, has been included.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 2006 Atlantic hurricane season was a cycle of the annual tropical cyclone season in the Atlantic Ocean in the Northern Hemisphere. The season officially began on June 1, 2006, and ended on November 30, 2006. These dates, adopted by convention, historically describe the period in each year when most subtropical or tropical cyclogenesis occurs in the Atlantic Ocean. The first storm to form in 2006 was Tropical Storm Alberto on June 10; the last, Hurricane Isaac, dissipated on October 2.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 2007 Atlantic hurricane season was an event in the annual tropical cyclone season in the north Atlantic Ocean. A near average Atlantic hurricane season, September had a record-tying eight storms, although the strength and duration of most of the storms was low. Also, for only the second time in recorded history, an Atlantic hurricane, Felix, and an eastern Pacific hurricane, Henriette, made landfall on the same day.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 2008 Atlantic hurricane season was an event in the annual tropical cyclone season in the north Atlantic Ocean. An above-average Atlantic hurricane season season, it was the first on record to have a major hurricane in every month from July to November.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 2003 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 2003 Atlantic hurricane season was an active Atlantic hurricane season with tropical activity before and after the official bounds of the season – the first such occurrence in 33 years. The season officially began on June 1, 2003 and ended on November 30. However, a pre-season storm, Tropical Storm Ana, led to the season starting on April 20, and storm activity continued through December 11. The timeline includes information which was not operationally released, meaning that information from post-storm reviews by the National Hurricane Center, such as information on a storm that was not operationally warned upon, has been included. This timeline documents tropical cyclone formations, strengthening, weakening, landfalls, extratropical transitions, as well as dissipations during the season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 1983 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 1983 Atlantic hurricane season was an event in the annual tropical cyclone season in the north Atlantic Ocean. It was the least active Atlantic hurricane season in 53 years, during which four storms formed. The season officially began on June 1, 1983 and ended November 30, 1983. These dates, adopted by convention, historically describe the period in each year when most systems form. The first named storm, Hurricane Alicia, formed on August 15. The last storm of the season, Tropical Storm Dean, dissipated on September 30.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 1982 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 1982 Atlantic hurricane season was an event in the annual tropical cyclone season in the north Atlantic Ocean. It was an inactive Atlantic hurricane season, during which only five tropical cyclones formed. The season officially began on June 1, 1982 and ended November 30, 1982. These dates, adopted by convention, historically describe the period in each year when most systems form. this year, however, most tropical activity was constrained to the month of September.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 1994 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 1994 Atlantic hurricane season was a below-average Atlantic hurricane season that produced seven named tropical cyclones. The season officially began on June 1 and ended on November 30, dates which conventionally limit the period of each year when tropical cyclones tend to form in the Atlantic. The first named storm, Tropical Storm Alberto, formed on June 30. The last storm of the season, Hurricane Gordon, dissipated on November 21. This timeline documents tropical cyclone formations, strengthening, weakening, landfalls, extratropical transitions, as well as dissipation during the season. The timeline also includes information which was not operationally released, such as post-storm reviews by the National Hurricane Center.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 1996 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 1996 Atlantic hurricane season had 13 named storms, of which 9 became hurricanes and 6 became major hurricanes. These major hurricanes were Bertha, Edouard, Fran, Hortense, Isidore, and Lili. This timeline documents all the storm formations, strengthening, weakening, landfalls, extratropical transitions, as well as dissipation. The timeline also includes information that was not operationally released, meaning that information from post-storm reviews by the National Hurricane Center, such as information on a storm that was not operationally warned on, has been included. The season officially began on June 1, 1996, and ended on November 30 that same year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 1992 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 1992 Atlantic hurricane season was among the least active of any Atlantic hurricane season on record. It produced six named tropical cyclones. The season officially started on June 1, 1992, and ended on November 30. These dates, adopted by convention, historically delimit the period each year when most Atlantic tropical systems form. However, storm formation is possible at any time of the year, as was the case this season, when Subtropical Storm One formed on April 21. This timeline documents all the storm formations, strengthening, weakening, landfalls, extratropical transitions, as well as dissipations during the season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season was an event in the annual tropical cyclone season in the north Atlantic Ocean. It was below-average Atlantic hurricane season with nine named storms, the fewest since the 1997 season. The season officially began on June 1, 2009, and ended on November 30, 2009, dates that conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones develop in the Atlantic basin. The first storm to form was Tropical Depression One on May 28, 2009, while the last storm, Hurricane Ida, dissipated on November 10.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 1987 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 1987 Atlantic hurricane season was an event in the annual Atlantic hurricane season in the north Atlantic Ocean. It was a below-average season, having fewer named storms than in a normal year, that resulted in little impact throughout the Atlantic basin; the United States recorded no hurricane-related fatalities, making the 1987 season the fourth to do so since 1976. The season officially began on June 1, 1987 and ended November 30, 1987. These dates, adopted by convention, historically describe the period in each year when most systems form. Even so, a pre-season storm, Tropical Depression One, led to the season's starting on May 25. Storm activity ended several weeks early; the final storm of the season, Tropical Depression Fourteen, dissipated on November 4.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 1988 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 1988 Atlantic hurricane season was an event in the annual Atlantic hurricane season in the north Atlantic Ocean. It was an active season during which twelve tropical cyclones formed. The season officially began on June 1, 1988 and ended November 30, 1988. These dates, adopted by convention, historically describe the period in each year when most systems form.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 2002 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 2002 Atlantic hurricane season was an average Atlantic hurricane season in which twelve named storms formed. Although Tropical Storm Arthur formed on July 14, the season officially began on June 1 and ended on November 30, dates that conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones develop in the Atlantic basin. The season's final storm, Tropical Depression Fourteen, dissipated on October 16.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 1990 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 1990 Atlantic hurricane season featured the most named storms of any hurricane season at the time. During the season, 14 tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean became named storms. The season officially started on June 1, 1990, and ended on November 30. These dates, adopted by the convention, historically delimit the period each year when most Atlantic tropical systems form. However, storm formation is possible at any time of the year, as was the case this season, when Tropical Depression One formed on May 24; Hurricane Nana, the season's final storm, dissipated on October 21.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 1985 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 1985 Atlantic hurricane season was an event in the annual Atlantic hurricane season in the north Atlantic Ocean. It featured average activity overall, with thirteen tropical cyclones, eleven tropical storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. The season officially began on June 1, 1985 and ended November 30, 1985. These dates, adopted by convention, historically describe the period in each year when most systems form. The season's first storm, Tropical Storm Ana, developed on July 15; the season's final storm, Tropical Depression Thirteen, dissipated on December 9.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 1980 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 1980 Atlantic hurricane season was an event in the annual tropical cyclone season in the north Atlantic Ocean. It was an average Atlantic hurricane season in which eleven named storms formed. The season officially began on June 1, 1980 and ended November 30, 1980. These dates, adopted by convention, historically describe the period in each year when most Atlantic systems form. Even so, Tropical Depression One did not form until July 17. The season's final storm, Hurricane Karl, dissipated on November 28.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 2011 Atlantic hurricane season was an event in the annual hurricane season in the north Atlantic Ocean. It was well above average, with 19 tropical storms forming. Even so, it was the first season on record in which the first eight storms failed to attain hurricane strength. The season officially began on June 1, 2011, and ended on November 30, 2011, dates that conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones develop in the Atlantic basin. The season's first storm, Tropical Storm Arlene did not form until June 28. The final storm to develop, Tropical Storm Sean, dissipated on November 11.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season</span>

The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season was an event in the annual hurricane season in the north Atlantic Ocean. For the third year in a row there were 19 named storms. The season officially began on June 1, 2012, and ended on November 30, 2012, dates that conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones develop in the Atlantic basin. Surprisingly, two preseason storms formed: Alberto on May 19, and Beryl on May 26. This was the first such occurrence since the 1951 season. The final storm to dissipate was Sandy, on October 29. Altogether, ten storms became hurricanes, of which two intensified into major hurricanes.

References

  1. "Background Information: North Atlantic Hurricane Season". College Park, Maryland: NOAA Climate Prediction Center . Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 Dorst, Neal (June 1, 2018). "Hurricane Season Information". Frequently Asked Questions About Hurricanes. Miami, Florida: NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory . Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  3. "Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale". nhc.noaa.gov. Miami Florida: NOAA National Hurricane Center . Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  4. Hope, John R. (April 1975). "Atlantic Hurricane Season of 1974". Monthly Weather Review . American Meteorological Society. 103 (4): 285–293. Bibcode:1975MWRv..103..285H. doi: 10.1175/1520-0493(1975)103<0285:AHSO>2.0.CO;2 . Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  5. Rappaport, Edward N.; Fernandez-Partagas, Jose (May 28, 1995). "The Deadliest Atlantic Tropical Cyclones, 1492–1996". Updated April 22, 1997 by Jack Beven. Miami, Florida: NOAA National Hurricane Center . Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  6. "Tropical Cyclone Naming History and Retired Names". miami, Florida: NOAA National Hurricane Center . Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  7. "Understanding the Date/Time Stamps". miami, Florida: NOAA National Hurricane Center . Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 "Non Developing Tropical Depressions 1967–87". National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 2009-06-16.[ permanent dead link ]
  9. 1 2 3 4 "HURDAT Best Track for Subtropical Storm One". Atlantic Basin Hurricane Database. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  10. 1 2 3 4 "HURDAT Best Track for Subtropical Storm Two". Atlantic Basin Hurricane Database. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  11. 1 2 3 "HURDAT Best Track for Subtropical Storm Three". Atlantic Basin Hurricane Database. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "HURDAT Best Track for Tropical Storm Alma". Atlantic Basin Hurricane Database. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "HURDAT Best Track for Hurricane Becky". Atlantic Basin Hurricane Database. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 "HURDAT Best Track for Hurricane Carmen". Atlantic Basin Hurricane Database. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  15. 1 2 3 "HURDAT Best Track for Tropical Storm Dolly". Atlantic Basin Hurricane Database. Retrieved 2009-06-05.
  16. 1 2 3 4 "HURDAT Best Track for Tropical Storm Elaine". Atlantic Basin Hurricane Database. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  17. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "HURDAT Best Track Data for Hurricane Fifi". Atlantic Basin Hurricane Database. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  18. "Atlantic Tropical Cyclones 1851–2008". Atlantic Basin Hurricane Database. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  19. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "HURDAT Best Track for Hurricane Gertrude". Atlantic Basin Hurricane Database. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  20. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "HURDAT Best Track for Subtropical Storm Four". Atlantic Basin Hurricane Database. Retrieved 2009-06-17.