Harvey, Irma and Maria made landfall in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico, respectively. The storm tracked into the cold sector of the cyclone, causing Arlene to lose tropical characteristics around 12:00 UTC on April 21. They advanced to the ACC Championship Game where they lost to Clemson, 38–3. In the Greater Houston area, flooding damaged or destroyed more than 300,000 buildings and homes and about 500,000 cars. Hurricane Irma had maximum sustained winds of 185 MPH at its peak in the Atlantic Ocean, which it maintained for over 35 hours, making it one of the strongest storms on record in the Atlantic basin as well as the longest lived storm of that intensity anywhere in the satellite era.Hurricane Irmaâs first continental U.S. landfall occurred at Cudjoe Key in the Florida Keys with maximum sustained winds of 130 MPH ⦠[129], On September 12, a well-defined tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa. [123][124] However, the mid-level remnants of the tropical cyclone became intertwined with an upper-level trough; a deep burst of convection led to a new surface circulation, and by 12:00 UTC on September 22, the system reorganized into Tropical Depression Lee. This was first demonstrated with Potential Tropical Cyclone Ten, which failed to develop into a tropical cyclone. By early on November 6, convection associated with the low had become sufficiently organized and the system was classified as a tropical depression. Late on October 11, the cyclone intensified into a hurricane and began curving northeastward in response to southwesterly flow associated with a broad mid-latitude trough and an approaching cold front. Six hours later, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Maria. Hurricane Irma formed from a tropical wave on August 30, west of the Cape Verde Islands. Deep convection formed in bands north and east of the center by 00:00 UTC, and gradually on April 19, leading to the formation of a subtropical depression. Arlenebecame the seasons first Hurricane on Late June 4th, it weakened due to increased shear and drier air and dissipated on June 6th. [20] TSR lowered their forecast numbers on April 5, 2017, to 11 named storms, 4 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes, based on recent trends favoring the development of El Niño. [11] On May 26, TSR updated its prediction to around the same numbers as its December 2016 prediction, with only a minor change in the expected ACE index amount to 98 units. [135], A Central American gyre and a tropical wave interacted, spawning a tropical depression about 40 mi (64 km) south of San Andrés Island on October 4. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. * JuneâNovember only, Longest: JanuaryâNovember. A reconnaissance aircraft investigating the system east of the Caribbean on September 5 found the cyclone at Category 5 intensity. [52], Bret was the earliest named storm to form in the Main Development Region on record. [9] On May 20, TWC issued an updated forecast, raising their numbers to 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes to account for Tropical Storm Arlene as well as the decreasing chance of El Niño forming during the season. Ten hurricanes occurred in succession, the greatest number of consecutive hurricanes since the start of the satellite era in 1966. [101] At the height of the storm, more than 6.7 million electrical customers were without power. The depression struggled to intensify due to a dry environment caused by a Saharan Air Layer to its east, causing the low-level circulation to weaken. The storm rapidly weakened thereafter, and by 18:00 UTC on August 10, it dissipated as a tropical cyclone. Deep convection formed in bands north and east of the center by 00:00 UTC, and gradually on April 19, leading to the formation of a subtropical depression. Hurricane tracking maps, current sea temperatures, and more. Just 18 hours after achieving peak intensity, Gert weakened below hurricane status on August 17 at 12:00 UTC and degenerated to an extratropical cyclone well east of Nova Scotia by 18:00 UTC. A total of 146 people were confirmed to have been directly killed by the hurricane: 64 in Puerto Rico,[40] 65 in Dominica,[133] 5 in the Dominican Republic, 4 in the contiguous United States, 3 in Haiti, 2 in Guadeloupe, and 3 in the USVI. [142], On October 16, a tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa and entered the Atlantic. All ten of the season's hurricanes occurred in a rowâthe greatest number of consecutive hurricanes in the satellite era, and tied for the highest number of consecutive hurricanes ever observed in the Atlantic basin. [67] A combination of reconnaissance data and surface observations from the Windward Islands indicated that Don opened up into a tropical wave around 12:00 UTC on July 18, as it entered the eastern Caribbean Sea. They will be replaced with Harold, Idalia, Margot, and Nigel for the 2023 season, respectively. Harvey's remnants continued into the Bay of Campeche, where more conducive environmental conditions led to the re-designation of a tropical depression around 12:00 UTC on August 23, and subsequent intensification into a tropical storm six hours later. [148] In preparation for a potential tropical cyclone, tropical storm watches and warnings were issued in South Carolina and North Carolina beginning on August 27. [38] As Irma also persisted into September and reached Category 5 intensity, it and Maria marked the first recorded instance of two Category 5 hurricanes occurring in the same month. [91], A westward-moving tropical wave developed into a tropical depression about 140 mi (230 km) west-southwest of São Vicente in the Cape Verde Islands at 00:00 UTC on August 30, just six hours before becoming Tropical Storm Irma. By 00:00 UTC the following day, it intensified into Tropical Storm Gert. [4], The first forecast for the year was issued by TSR on December 13, 2016. Just 12 hours later, the cyclone became a Category 5 hurricane while nearing Dominica. [31] Harvey attained Category 4 status prior to reaching the Texas coastline, ending the record streak of 4,323 days without a major hurricane landfall in the United States;[32] with damage estimates up to $125 billion, Harvey is tied with Hurricane Katrina as the costliest natural disaster on record in the United States. Weakening quickly ensued, and later that day the circulation of Emily became elongated as it was downgraded to a tropical depression. The storm devastated some islands in the Bahamas, especially Great Inagua and Crooked islands, with 70% of homes damaged on the former. Ahead of and during the season, several national meteorological services and scientific agencies forecast how many named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes will form during a season, and/or how many tropical cyclones will affect a particular country. On the same day, the United Kingdom Met Office (UKMO) released its forecast of a very slightly above-average season. [115] Tourists left coastal towns, emergency shelters were opened, and storm drains were cleared before the onset of heavy rainfall. The bottle set sail in 2017 during Hurricane Irma ... s author is thought to be a child from Cuba who released it during Hurricane Irma.The Category 4 storm also hit Florida in 2017⦠In terms of sustained winds, Irma, at the time, became the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic basin outside of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (285 km/h); it was later surpassed in 2019 by Hurricane Dorian. [68] An EF0 tornado touched down Bradenton, destroying two barns and multiple greenhouses as well as collapsing an engineered wall. About 12 hours later, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Harvey. [137] In the former, dangerous conditions, including floods and landslides, forced at least 5,000 people to flee their homes for emergency shelters. [40], Maria then underwent an eyewall replacement cycle, causing the storm to weaken somewhat. As it started on a northerly track, Rina continued to strengthen despite strong shear and dry air intrusion, and also began to show subtropical characteristics marked by most of the deep convection and strongest winds well removed from the center. Estimates place the damage caused by Harvey at $125 billion, which ties it with Hurricane Katrina as the costliest tropical cyclone on record. The tropical cyclone began a period of rapid intensification shortly thereafter, attaining hurricane intensity by 18:00 UTC on August 24 and Category 4 intensity by 00:00 UTC on August 26. [12], CSU updated their forecast on June 1 to include 14 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes, to include Tropical Storm Arlene. [89] Harvey caused 36 deaths in Harris County alone, with all but three linked to freshwater flooding. [51] The remnants later contributed to the formation of Hurricane Dora in the eastern Pacific. [24] The season tied with 1936 for the fifth-highest number of named storms, while it also had the most major hurricanes since 2005. The wave tracked westward for several days. In other states, the storm left relatively minor flooding, some wind damage, and power outages. Nearly 100 homes on the island suffered roof damage. After peaking with sustained winds of 60 mph (97 km/h) on June 21, Cindy weakened slightly prior to making landfall in Louisiana just east of Sabine Pass on June 22. There were 17 named storms, six of ⦠At 06:00 UTC on August 15, Gert intensified into a Category 1 hurricane. 1st 5 Atlantic TCs of 2017 combined for least ACE of 1st 5 TCs for any Atlantic season on record. Shortly after attaining peak strength, convection began to wane and became displaced well from the center of the system, while the overall structure became comma-like in appearance on satellite imagery, signifying that Rina was transitioning into a post-tropical cyclone. The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was an extremely active tropical cyclone season and the costliest on record, with a damage total of at least $294.92 billion (USD). The depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Emily early the following day. Increasing wind shear, the storm's relatively fast forward speed, and land interaction caused Bret to dissipate about three hours later. Irma damaged over 150,000 homes in Cuba, with almost 15,000 totally destroyed. The system continued to intensify, and developed into Tropical Storm Don just six hours later. After briefly emerging in the Caribbean Sea, Bret made another landfall on the Paria Peninsula of Venezuela around 09:00 UTC on June 20. This page was last edited on 26 November 2020, at 15:00. Additionally, they predicted a revised ACE index of 116 units. [33][34] Hurricane Irma reached peak winds of 180 mph (285 km/h), making it the strongest Atlantic hurricane outside the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea until surpassed by Hurricane Dorian in 2019. Southeast Florida (Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach) Southeast Florida is very susceptible ⦠[2] The first storm to receive this designation was Potential Tropical Cyclone Two, which later developed into Tropical Storm Bret, east-southeast of the Windward Islands on June 18. Harvey is the first Category 4 hurricane ⦠The National Hurricane Center's Tropical Cyclone Reports contain comprehensive information on each tropical cyclone, including synoptic history, meteorological statistics, casualties and damages, and the post-analysis best track (six-hourly positions and intensities). The strongest winds were actually from, A major hurricane is a storm that ranks as Category 3 or higher on the, There is an undercount bias of zero to six tropical cyclones per year between 1851 and 1885 and zero to four per year between 1886 and 1910, due to the lack of modern observation techniques, see. [112], The interaction of a tropical wave and a mid-level trough over the Gulf of Mexico resulted in the development of Tropical Depression Thirteen on September 5, about 40 mi (65 km) east of the TamaulipasâVeracruz state line. You might have to go back to the 2017 beating of No. In Florida, rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 4 in (50.8 to 102 mm), though isolated precipitation totals of 10 to 11 in (250 to 280 mm) were reported in eastern Broward and Palm Beach counties. It intensified into Tropical Storm Arlene six hours later. ACE is, broadly speaking, a measure of the power of a hurricane multiplied by the length of time it existed; therefore, long-lived storms and particularly strong systems result in high levels of ACE. In 2017, Miami maintained an undefeated record through 10 games, escaping with narrow victories against Florida State, Georgia Tech, Syracuse and North Carolina â ⦠[44] However, Hurricane Irma produced the third-highest ACE value on record, 64.9 units. Accelerating east-northeastwards, Gert peaked as a high-end Category 2 system early on August 17 at an unusually high latitude of 40°N. They finished the season 10–3 overall and 7–1 in the ACC to finish in first in the Coastal Division. [36] The storm's toll in the USVI included four deaths and about $2.4 billion in damage. Irma resulted in at least 92 deaths in the United States. Wind shear initially prevented further development, though the wave became a tropical depression around 06:00 UTC on August 17 about 505 mi (813 km) east of Barbados. [28], The extremely active season came to fruition through a multitude of different factors. [125] A microwave pass around 21:00 UTC on September 23 indicated the formation of a ring of shallow to moderate convection around the center, often a harbinger of rapid intensification. [80][81] The remnants of Gert merged with another extratropical cyclone that later threatened Ireland and the United Kingdom,[82] sparking Met Ãireann to issue yellow weather warnings for the entirety of Ireland. Three fatalities were attributed to the cyclone, one in Alabama after a boy was struck by a log pushed by waves,[55] another in Texas due to drowning,[57] and a third in Tennessee after a motorist skidded off a road and crashed into a pole. After a steady increase in convection beginning on October 8, the low transitioned into Tropical Storm Ophelia about 875 mi (1,410 km) west-southwest of the Azores. [59] The wave emerged into the Atlantic on July 1. Strong wind shear and land interaction with Cuba prevented further intensification. Shortly thereafter, the storm intensified into a hurricane. [60], Late on July 15, the NHC highlighted a low-pressure trough over the central Atlantic as having the potential to develop into a tropical cyclone in the coming days. Tropical Depression Six developed at 18:00 UTC on July 30 about 165 mi (266 km) west-northwest of St. Petersburg, Florida. The scheduled game between Arkansas State and Miami originally set for September 9 was canceled in the wake of Hurricane Irma due to travel concerns and was not rescheduled. Leeward Islands, East Coast of the United States, Central America, Cayman Islands, Yucatán Peninsula, Cuba, Florida, This page was last edited on 10 December 2020, at 23:05. [29] Above-average activity continued throughout June and July with the formations of tropical storms (and a depression) Bret, Cindy, Four, Don, and Emily; however, a majority of these storms were weak and short-lived. [49] Additionally, unrelated to Arlene, Tropical Storm Adrian in the Eastern Pacific basin also formed before the corresponding hurricane season was set to officially begin, being the earliest-named storm in the Eastern Pacific proper. [130] Surrounding islands were also dealt a devastating blow, with reports of flooding, downed trees, and damaged buildings, with Guadeloupe in particular experiencing extensive damage. Around 22:00 UTC on October 28, the storm made landfall on the Zapata Peninsula with winds of 40 mph. The storm briefly weakened to a Category 4 by the time it reached the Caribbean, but re-strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane later on September 19. [5] Some of these forecasts also take into consideration what happened in previous seasons and the dissipation of the 2014â16 El Niño event. It later made landfall in Puerto Rico as a high-end Category 4 hurricane with catastrophic effect. Moving northeastward into a region of increasing wind shear and ocean temperatures less than 73 °F (23 °C), Ophelia began rapidly weakening early on October 15, while a strong upper-level trough and jet stream flow caused the storm to begin losing tropical characteristics. These dates historically describe the period of year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin and are adopted by convention. Low wind shear and warm sea-surface temperatures allowing Jose to quickly strengthen, attaining hurricane intensity late on September 6 and reaching major hurricane status late on September 7. [126] By 06:00 UTC the following day, Lee intensified into a hurricane, based on the presence of an eye on satellite imagery. [40][41] October featured hurricanes Nate and Ophelia, as well as Tropical Storm Philippe;[42] Nate was the worst natural disaster in Costa Rican history, as well as the fastest-moving cyclone in the Gulf of Mexico. After striking Barbados and Saint Vincent, Harvey entered the Caribbean Sea, where it encountered hostile wind shear. [23] Among the busiest on record, the season produced eighteen tropical depressions, all but one of which further intensified into tropical storms. [111] When Jose reached peak intensity, it marked the first time on record in the Atlantic basin that two hurricanes, the other being Irma, occurring simultaneously had maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h). Thereafter, northerly wind shear, drier air, and upwelled seas ushered in a weakening trend of the storm. [1][2], ESPN described the chain as "quintessential Miami: flashy, swaggy, in your face, loud and flamboyant". [72] However, its mid-level circulation remained intact and later contributed to the formation of Tropical Storm Jova in the Eastern Pacific early on August 12. The storm quickly dissipated several hours later,[113] although its mid-level circulation remained intact and later spawned what would become Hurricane Otis in the Eastern Pacific. [143] As a result, more than 360,000 electrical customers lost power due to falling trees and power lines and poles. The storm left about 50,000 households without electricity in that portion of the United Kingdom alone. Puerto Rico also suffered catastrophic damage. The extratropical cyclone dissipated southwest of Ireland on September 30. About 25 homes on the western end of Dauphin Island suffered severe damage from storm surge flooding, while several other homes experienced minor damage. Turning sharply eastward on September 28, the cyclone weakened to a tropical storm around that time. Nate accelerated north-northwestward due to strong deep-layer south-southeasterly flow, with the storm reaching the Gulf of Mexico by early on October 7. A reconnaissance flight indicated that the system had tropical storm-force winds, though it lacked a well-defined circulation. [86] The storm gradually weakened, falling to tropical storm intensity around 18:00 UTC on August 26 as it drifted across southeastern Texas. [73] Later that day, Franklin emerged into the Bay of Campeche, and immediately began strengthening again, becoming a hurricane late on August 9. On average, an Atlantic hurricane season between 1981 and 2010 contained twelve tropical storms, six hurricanes, and two major hurricanes, with an accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index of between 66 and 103 units. [15] During August 9, NOAA released their final outlook for the season, raising their predictions to 14â19 named storms, though retaining 5â9 hurricanes and 2â5 major hurricanes. [36], As the storm moved through the northern Leeward Islands, its landfall intensity stands behind the 1935 Labor Day hurricane and 2019's Hurricane Dorian as the strongest landfalling cyclone on record in the Atlantic. Initially accompanied by a large area of convection, the showers and thunderstorms quickly diminished by later that day. [79], Two people drowned due to strong rip currents produced by the hurricane: one in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the other in Nantucket, Massachusetts. These agencies include the Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) Consortium of the University College London, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Colorado State University (CSU). The cyclone moved southeast, becoming disconnected from the surrounding environment and gradually losing its frontal characteristics. [76] In the Mexican part of Yucatán Peninsula, damage was reported as having been minimal. [10] On May 25, NOAA released their prediction, citing a 70% chance of an above average season due to "a weak or nonexistent El Niño", calling for 11â17 named storms, 5â9 hurricanes, and 2â4 major hurricanes. With precipitation peaking at 4.76 in (121 mm) in Penal, several towns in southern and central Trinidad were flooded. Initial predictions for the season anticipated that an El Niño would develop, lowering tropical cyclone activity. [37], A potent extratropical cyclone formed well east of Bermuda on April 16. Throughout the island, Maria moderately damaged 294,286 homes, extensively damaged 8,688 homes, and completely destroyed 4,612 homes. While slowly moving to the northwest, Cindy's intensification was slow due to the effects of dry air and moderate to strong wind shear. Most meteorological organizations rate the intensity of a storm by this figure, so the lower the minimum pressure of the storm, the more intense or "stronger" it is considered to be. Most of the season's damage was due to hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. In Costa Rica, precipitation peaked at 19.19 in (487.4 mm) at MarÃtima, which is located in Puntarenas Province near the town of Quepos. Despite having a low chance of development, a rapid period of organization occurred over the next 24 hours. [114], In preparation for Katia, over 4,000 residents were evacuated from the states of Veracruz and Puebla. [36] A total of 10 deaths occurred and damage was estimated at $13.6 billion. Nate was the 14th named storm of the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season and the 9th hurricane. [65], In late July, a dissipating cold front extended into the northeastern Gulf of Mexico, where the NHC began forecasting the development of an area of low pressure over the next day on July 30. The measure is calculated at full advisories for cyclones at tropical storm strengthâstorms with winds in excess of 39 mph (63 km/h). [62] After the wave developed a well-defined circulation and a persistent mass of deep convection, Tropical Depression Four formed at 18:00 UTC on July 5, while situated about 1,545 mi (2,485 km) east of the Lesser Antilles. The cyclone moved west-northwestward and strengthened into a hurricane around 18:00 UTC on September 17. [34], The areas near Harvey's landfall location in Texas experienced extensive wind damage. [122] On October 1, Lee's remnant was absorbed by another extratropical cyclone to the north. The Hurricanes signed a total of 24 recruits. The storm quickly weakened after moving inland and degenerated into a remnant low on June 23, dissipating over the Mid-Atlantic on the following day. [63] The disturbance began to show signs of organization early on July 17,[64] and a tropical depression formed at 06:00 UTC that day. [142][145] In the United Kingdom, wind gusts peaked at 71 mph (114 km/h) in County Down, Northern Ireland. Beginning in 2017, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) had the option to issue advisoriesâand thus allow watches and warnings to be issuedâon disturbances that are not yet tropical cyclones but have a high chance to become one, and are expected to bring tropical storm or hurricane conditions to landmasses within 48 hours. As mentioned in the next section, Nate holds the recor⦠The storm steadily weakened over the southeastern United States before losing tropical characteristics in Georgia early on September 12. In mid September, Hurricane Maria became the first Category 5 hurricane in history to strike the island of Dominica. During this time the storm accelerated northward between a ridge to its east and a trough to its west, and merged with this complex extratropical system around 18:00 UTC on November 9. Irma was previously used in 1978, and was used for the first and only time on the modern naming lists in 2017. Despite an unfavorable environment, with ocean temperatures near 68 °F (20 °C) and moderate wind shear, convection coalesced near the center and allowed the subtropical depression to become fully tropical by 00:00 UTC on April 20. While moving westward, convection increased markedly on August 15, with a low-pressure center forming early the following day. The cyclone moved southeast, becoming disconnected from the surrounding environment and gradually losing its frontal characteristics. Irma reached peak intensity on September 6 with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph. At 03:00 UTC the next day, Maria peaked with sustained winds of 175 mph (282 km/h) and a barometric pressure of 908 mbar (26.8 inHg). [68], Following the classification of Tropical Storm Emily, Florida Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for 31 counties to ensure residents were provided with the necessary resources. One of those damaged dozens of homes in Boynton Beach, while another produced a wind gust of 74 mph (119 km/h) in West Palm Beach. Note: There is an undercount bias of zero to six tropical cyclones per year between 1851 and 1885 and zero to four per year between 1886 and 1910, due to the lack of modern observation techniques, see, The "strength" of a tropical cyclone is measured by the minimum barometric pressure, not wind speed. Bret intensified slightly further, peaking with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h) around 02:00 UTC the following day. [65] The storm's overall appearance improved over subsequent hours up until around 00:00 UTC, as a central dense overcast, accompanied by significant clusters of lightning, became pronounced. Answer 1 of 14: Im going to Orlando from Late Sept 17 to Early Oct 17. [74], Immediately upon classification of Franklin as a potential tropical cyclone, tropical storm warnings were issued for much of the eastern side of the Yucatán Peninsula on August 6;[72] a small portion of the coastline was upgraded to a hurricane watch with the possibility of Franklin nearing hurricane intensity as it approached the coastline the next night. However, by September 4, intensification resumed and Irma gained Category 4 status. [nb 2] The season featured 17 named storms, 10 hurricanes, and 6 major hurricanes,[nb 3] making the season the sixth-most active Atlantic hurricane season on record, tied with 1936. Louisiana also experienced flooding, with water entering about 2,000 homes in Beauregard, Calcasieu, and Cameron parishes. [26], At least 3,364 fatalities were recorded and damage totaled $294.92 billion,[27] cementing the 2017 season as the costliest in recorded history and the deadliest season since 2005. As of this writing (mid-October 2017), there have been 10 consecutive named storms in the Atlantic basin that reached hurricane status: Franklin, Gert, Harvey, Irma, Jose, Katia, Lee, Maria, Nate, & Ophelia. by ⦠[121], A tropical wave moved off the coast of Africa on September 13. The period from 2000 to the present has been marked by several devastating ⦠[117] Approximately 77,000 people were left without power at the height of the storm. [39] With Maria becoming the first Category 5 hurricane on record to strike Dominica,[24] 2017 also became the only season other than 2007 to have at least two cyclones make landfall at Category 5 intensity. If we were 4-5 and had six turnovers, I think people would probably make fun of it. Around 03:00 UTC on September 9, Katia made landfall near Tecolutla in Veracruz at minimal hurricane intensity. [109] In Massachusetts, falling power lines left more than 43,000 people without electricity. In addition, tropical Atlantic Ocean temperaturesâpreviously below average in months prior to the start of the seasonâunderwent rapid warming by late May, providing lower sea level pressures, weaker trade winds, increased mid-level moisture, and all-around a more conducive environment for above-average activity. Hurricane Irma hit Florida as a Category 4 storm the morning of Sept. 10, 2017, ripping off roofs, flooding coastal cities, and knocking out power to more than 6.8 million people. Where UM went the following two seasons hasnât made for meaningful games deep into the season. Damage and deaths include totals while the storm was extratropical, a tropical wave, or a low, and all the damage figures are in 2017 USD. They also predicted an ACE index of around 101 units. Winds also downed some utility poles, causing power outages. In early October, Hurricane Nate became the fastest-moving tropical cyclone in the Gulf of Mexico on record and the third hurricane to strike the contiguous United States in 2017. [13] By Sept. 11, Irma weakened significantly to a tropical storm as it powered north toward Georgia and Alabama. [110] Damage in the state reached approximately $337,000. Late on September 8, the nascent storm peaked as a 105 mph (169 km/h) Category 2 hurricane while it began to move southwestward. [146], In early November, the NHC began to monitor a non-tropical area of low pressure in the central Atlantic, which had formed at the end of a decaying cold front, for potential tropical development. By October 24, it began interacting with a Central American gyre while situated over the southwestern Caribbean. Moving diagonally across the island, Maria weakened significantly due to land interaction, emerging into the Atlantic as a Category 2 late on September 20. Early the next day, the system degenerated into a remnant low, which soon became extratropical. [36], Some weakening occurred south of the Bahamas, but the cyclone regained Category 5 intensity before making landfall on the Cayo Romano of Cuba at 03:00 UTC on September 9 with winds of 160 mph (260 km/h). Continuing north-northeastward, the extratropical low eventually turned east-northeastward over the Mid-Atlantic and dissipated near Newfoundland on October 11. Hurricane while nearing Dominica island 's electric grid was devastated, leaving the island Dominica. 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