Hurricane Earl (2016 Scenario MG)

Earl was a minimal hurricane that affected the Yucatan Penninsula and Texas. It was the first storm to form in the 2016 season since Danielle in June.

Struggling to form
On July 27, the NHC began tracking an invest, 97L. It quickly moved towards the americas, but failed to develop initially. It eventually neared Puerto Rico, and became Tropical Depression Six on August 2. It then moved towards the Caribbean.

Peak Intensity
TD Six received the name Earl on August 5, after reaching TS intensity. It then rapidly developed, peaking as a C1 just before its landfall on the Yucatan. Earl brought storm surges and some rainfall. After crossing the penninsula, Earl entered the Gulf of Mexico.

Final landfall and dissipation
Earl was at one point forecast to intensify and make a Florida landfall as a C2. However, Earl curved west and instead made landfall on Texas as a Tropical storm. It moved inland and dissipated shortly after.

Yucatan Penninsula
The Yucatan Penninsula, even though it was hit by Earl at peak, only sustained moderate damage. Storm surges maxed out at 2 feet. And about 8.5 inches of rain were noted across the Penninsula. Earl caused 4 fatalities here.

Texas
Texas didn't get hit too badly. Earl made landfall as a TS on August 7, bringing 50 mph winds and about 6 inches of rain (post analysis). Earl dissipated inland on August 8, with no fatalities.

Name
Earl caused 4 Fatalities and $10,000 in damage, so Earl remains on the name list.