2017 Atlantic hurricane season (kdenny-attempt2)

Hurricane Arlene
In early-May, an unusually early area of low pressure developed in the eastern Caribbean. This monsoonal area of disturbed weather quickly advanced westwards over the next few days, and development was initially limited to high wind shear. However, as the area of disturbed weather reached the western Caribbean, it subsequently gained further organization and was upgraded to Tropical Depression One on 03z May 9. The depression slowly advanced northwards, feeling a weakness related to a trough, and was upgraded to Tropical Storm Arlene on 00z May 10. Arlene underwent a period of rapid intensification on May 10, becoming a Category 1 hurricane on 03z May 11 as the storm turned to the northeast, making Arlene the first hurricane in the month of May since Hurricane Alma in 1970. Explosive intensification took place throughout May 11, and Arlene was upgraded to a major hurricane at 15z May 11, making Arlene the first ever recorded major hurricane in the month of May since Hurricane Able in 1951.

Arlene continued on a northeastward heading, peaking as a 135 mph (215 km/h) Category 4 hurricane early on May 12, making Arlene the strongest ever tropical cyclone recorded out of the main hurricane season. Arlene made landfall in western Cuba at that strength, and quickly weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as the result of land interaction and wind shear as the storm emerged into the Florida straights. Arlene made its closest approach to southern Florida mid-day May 12 as a minimal hurricane, closing schools and cancelling flights through the southern part of the state. Arlene was downgraded to a tropical storm on 21z May 12 and began to turn to the north. High pressure began to build in over Arlene, pushing the storm to the west on May 13 and causing further weakening. Tropical Storm Arlene was downgraded to Subtropical Storm Arlene on 03z May 14 as the storm's wind field began to grow in size. Arlene made landfall near Jacksonville, Florida as a 60 mph (95 km/h) subtropical storm at 15z May 15. The slow moving nature of the storm brought high winds and heavy flooding throughout the state. Arlene moved inland and dissipated on May 17. The remnants of Arlene brought flooding and tornadoes throughout much of the middle-part of the United States. Arlene was in total responsible for nearly $6.5 billion dollars in property damage and 32 direct fatalities were associated with the storm.

Hurricane Bret
A few days after Hurricane Arlene developed in the Caribbean, another area of low pressure similarly developed in the western Caribbean in mid-May. The disturbance was forced westward, and no further development occurred. The area of low pressure re-emerged over the Bay of Campeche on May 19 and developed into Tropical Depression Two at 21z May 19. The depression quickly strengthened into Tropical Storm Bret and began to quickly strengthen, taking advantage of the cyclonic shape of the bay and the relatively warm waters and conducive upper-level environment. By 12z May 20, Bret had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and hurricane warnings were issued for the Mexican coastline. Bret was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane on 21z May 20, just 24 hours after becoming a tropical cyclone. Bret moved inland and quickly weakened as a result of the high topography of the region. Bret was declared post-tropical early on May 21. 2 fatalities were reported as a result of Hurricane Bret's high winds and flooding. No significant damage was reported in the area of Bret's landfall. Bret's intensification to hurricane status marked the first time two hurricanes were recorded in the month of May since 1908.

Hurricane Cindy
After six weeks of inactivity, a tropical wave emerged off Africa in late-June and began to become better organized. Initially given a low chance of development, the wave gradually became better organized and was upgraded to Tropical Depression Three on July 1, just to the northwest of the Cape Verde islands, and later to Tropical Storm Cindy on July 2. For the next few days, Cindy struggled in the central Atlantic as dry air and wind shear hampered development. By July 5, the storm had begun to be pushed back towards the west as high pressure built in to the north. Cindy became gradually better organized, and was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane on 03z July 8, just north of Puerto Rico. Hurricane Cindy quickly began to organize on its westward track just north of the Greater Antilles, and became the second major hurricane of the season later that day. Further intensification continued, and Cindy was upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 135 mph (215 km/h) on 06z July 9. Hurricane Cindy attained a peak intensity of 155 mph (250 km/h) on 18z July 9 as hurricane watches were issued for the south Florida coast, with voluntary evacuations issued for the Miami area. These evacuation orders were upgraded to a mandatory evacuation as Cindy continued to maintain strength and move towards the area.

Cindy began to slow down as an eye-wall replacement cycle began to take place, briefly weakening the cyclone back to Category 3 status with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h). Taking advantage of the warm sea surface temperatures in the Bahamas, the storm quickly regained intensity and headed directly towards the Miami-Dade area in a similar intensity to Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Cindy made landfall in the Miami-metro area as a 140 mph (220 km/h) Category 4 hurricane on 05z July 11. A peak wind gust of 126 mph (206 km/h) was recorded at the National Hurricane Center as the storm passed. Millions of customers were reported to be without power as the storm passed. Cindy weakened slowly as it moved up the coast of west Florida, and re-emerged on late on July 11 as a Category 2 hurricane just south of Tampa. Cindy made its final landfall on July 12 as a Category 2 hurricane with 110 mph (170 km/h) sustained winds in northern Florida. Cindy weakened as it moved overland and began to accelerate east. Cindy re-emerged off the coast of North Carolina on July 14 and regained tropical storm status out over the open waters, where it peaked as a 50 mph (85 km/h) tropical storm before going extra-tropical on July 16. Nearly 300,000 houses were damaged in Miami, and 19 inches of rain (480 mm) resulted in heavy flooding through the Everglades. In Tampa thousands of customers were left without power as the storm passed just to the south. Overall, Cindy caused $76 billion (2017 USD) dollars in damages to the Florida area, making it the second most destructive hurricane of all time, only just behind Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and overtaking Hurricane Sandy in 2012. In addition, 8 people lost their lives as the result of the storms passage, a low number when considering the intensity and amount of damage caused by the storm. This is considered to be as a result of the well in advance warning and orderly evacuations undertaken in advance of Cindy's passage.

Hurricane Don
Behind developing Hurricane Cindy, another tropical wave emerged off Africa and began to become better organized. The wave was upgraded to Tropical Depression Four on 21z July 8, and to Tropical Storm Don on 03z July 9. Don gradually organized and was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane on 15z July 12 north of the Lesser Antilles. Hurricane Don attained a peak intensity of 120 mph (195 km/h) on 06z July 14 roughly 250 mi (402 km) away from the Lesser Antilles, the third major hurricane of the season. An eye-wall replacement cycle then began to take place, weakening Don early on July 15 back to a Category 2 hurricane. Don fluctuated in intensity over the next two days while approaching the East Coast of the United States. Don weakened back down to a Category 1 hurricane with 90 mph winds (145 km/h) while recurving sharply to the northeast roughly 55 mi (89 km) away from the coast of the Outer Banks on July 18, and back down to a tropical storm on July 20. Don became post-tropical on July 23 while passing to the southeast of Newfoundland.

Four people died as a result of Don's storm surge -- two in the Lesser Antilles and two in North Carolina. Don's passage to the United States was close enough to issue hurricane watches along the East Coast of the United States. Wave heights along Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, the Bahamas, and the US East Coast averaged 10-15 feet (3-5 meters) and caused heavy erosion along many beaches. $15 million dollars in damages were reported as a result of erosion caused by Don's passage off the US East Coast.

Hurricane Emily
On July 26, a tropical wave emerged off Africa and began to move towards the west-northwest. Initially, development was slowed by dry air intrusion. As tropical wave gained latitude, it further gained organization was declared a tropical depression on July 28. By the next day, the depression continued to organize and was upgraded to Tropical Storm Emily at 21:00 UTC. Emily gradually organized over the next few days and was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane at 15:00 UTC July 30. Rapid intensification ensued, and Emily was upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane at 03:00 UTC July 31. Emily peaked as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) that day. Emily began to undergo an eyewall replacement cycle and gradually weakened to a Category 3 hurricane on August 2, moving well to the east of Bermuda. Emily weakened further back down to a Category 1 hurricane on August 3 and was declared post-tropical at 15:00 UTC August 4 roughly 920 mi (1480 km) to the north of the Azores islands.The remnant low was eventually absorbed by a large non-tropical low to the west of Scotland. No fatalities or impacts were associated with Emily.

Tropical Storm Franklin
Originating from an extratropical cyclone east of Newfoundland on July 27, the precursor to Tropical Storm Franklin tracked slowly to the west well to the south of the Azores, gaining subtropical characteristics. On July 29, this low gained enough tropical characteristics to be declared a subtropical depression. The depression strengthened further and was upgraded to Subtropical Storm Franklin on 15:00 UTC July 29. The storm continued to gain tropical characteristics and was upgraded to Tropical Storm Franklin at 21:00 UTC July 31. Franklin peaked as a 65 mph (105 km/h) storm at 03:00 UTC July 31 while moving to the west of the Azores and began to weaken afterwords as a result of higher wind shear and low sea-surface temperatures in the area. Franklin was declared post-tropical on August 2 about 400 mi (640 km) to the north of the Azores islands. The remnant low bright high winds and heavy rain to Scotland. The storm had no impact on the Azores and no fatalities were linked with Franklin.

Tropical Storm Gert
A tropical wave moved across the Caribbean with little development in late-July. The wave eventually began to organize and was upgraded to Tropical Depression Seven just inland over central Cuba on August 1. The depression emerged off land and was upgraded to Tropical Storm Gert on 18:00 UTC August 1. Gert was slow to organize as the result of his interaction with land, but was forecasted to intensify into a hurricane as it made landfall in Louisiana or Mississippi. However dry air intrusion prevented Gert from significant strengthening, but allowed Gert to gradually organize over the next two days. Gert made landfall as a 45 mph (70 km/h) tropical storm on August 3 and produced heavy rain across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas as it weakened and moved inland, before becoming post-tropical on August 5. The remnants of Gert eventually moved to the north-east and back out over water south of New England, before becoming absorbed by a larger extratropical low.

Gert was responsible for one direct fatality in Louisiana as the result of flooding. 3-4" inches (75-100mm) of rain were dumped in Arkansas as the result of Gert's passage and slow movement, resulting in some minor flooding.

Hurricane Harvey
The tropical wave that eventually became Hurricane Harvey was first monitored by the National Hurricane Center on August 8 off the coast of Africa. This wave gradually organized into Tropical Depression Eight at 21:00 UTC August 11, and into Tropical Storm Harvey on 03:00 UTC August 12. Harvey slowly organized over the next few days, in part due to stable air in the vicinity and below average sea-surface temperatures. Harvey was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane at 21:00 UTC August 15 as the storm made landfall in St. Croix. The storm quickly strengthened as it passed the Lesser Antilles and became a Category 3 hurricane at 0:00 UTC August 16 with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (200 km/h). Harvey passed directly over the British Virgin Islands as a 140 mph (225 km/h) Category 4 hurricane, the strongest hurricane to impact the region since Hurricane Luis in 1995. Harvey continued on to the northeast and became a Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (290 km/h) about 75 mi (120 km) from the Dominican Republic. An eye-wall replacement cycle quickly took place, and Harvey weakened back down to a Category 4 at 06:00 UTC August 18. Harvey made landfall in the Turks and Caicos as a 135 mph (220 km/h) Category 4 hurricane before weakening back down to a Category 3 early August 19. Harvey then weakened to a Category 2 with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (170 km/h) as the storm moved northwest towards the United States on August 20. Early on August 22, Harvey made landfall as a 115 mph (185 km/h) hurricane at Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Harvey made its second landfall in the United States near Cape Cod, Massachsetts as a rapidly weakening 75 mph (120 km/h) Category 1 hurricane and a final landfall in Nova Scotia on August 24 as a 65 mph (100 km/h) tropical storm.

The storm caused significant damage throughout the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. 22 people were killed in the British Virgin Islands as the result of the direct impact Harvey caused to the region. 6 people died in Puerto Rico as the result of the nearby passage of Hurricane Harvey. The Turks and Caicos Islands were the most heavily affected islands. Harvey brought massive storm surge and high winds that caused significant damage to the islands. 39 people died in the Turks and Caicos as the result of Harvey's passage. Additionally, Harvey left thousands of people homeless and caused $1.3 billion dollars in damages. In North Carolina, Harvey was directly responsible for nearly $5 billion dollars in property damage and 8 direct fatalities. Overall, Harvey was directly responsible for $12 billion dollars in property damage throughout its trek and 75 fatalities were directly blamed for the storm.

Hurricane Irma
While Harvey impacted the East Coast of the United States, another tropical wave entered the Caribbean and was monitored for development. Initially, the wave was given a low chance to develop, but as the storm grew better organized and was upgraded to a tropical depression on 21:00 UTC August 23, 90 mi (144 km) south of Jamaica. The depression quickly strengthened into Tropical Storm Irma on 0:00 UTC August 24 and was pushed westward while Harvey recurved off the East Coast. Irma became a Category 1 hurricane on 03:00 UTC August 26 as it approached Belize, and made landfall a few hours later as a 90 mph (135 km/h) hurricane. Irma slowed down and began to weaken as it moved overland, dumping heavy rain over the region. Irma weakened to a tropical depression early on August 27 and emerged back over open waters in the Gulf of Mexico. Irma began to reorganize and moved to the north on August 29 as a 50 mph (80 km/h) towards Louisiana. Irma made its final landfall in Louisiana as 75 mph Category 1 hurricane (120 km/h) and weakened as it moved inland on August 31. Irma dissipated over the United States a few days later

Irma resulted in heavy flooding over the Yucatan and caused 37 fatalities and $59 million dollars in property damage. Irma also caused 4 direct fatalities across the southern United States and $250 million dollars in fatalities.

Tropical Storm Jose
On August 30, an area of showers and thunderstorms associated with a front, consolidated around a developing area of low pressure just of the shore of North Carolina. The system gradually organized and was upgraded to Tropical Storm Jose on 03:00 UTC August 31. Jose paralleled the North Carolina coastline for the next day with minimal to no impact as most of the convection and winds remained limited and disorganized. Jose strengthened and began to gain forward speed, achieving a peak of 50 mph (85 km/h) late on the day on August 31 as Jose began to lose tropical characteristics. Jose made landfall in Nova Scotia as a quickly weakening tropical storm on 15:00 UTC September 1. The extratropical remnants of Jose were quickly absorbed into another non-tropical low to the north of Jose. Jose brought heavy rains throughout Nova Scotia with minor low-lying flooding reported. No fatalities were blamed as a result of Jose.

Hurricane Katia
In late-August, a well-defined tropical wave emerged off the African coastline. Moving westward, the disturbance began to gather organization, and become increasingly well-defined on August 29, prompting an upgraded to Tropical Depression Ten at 21:00 UTC August 30. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Katia at 09:00 UTC August 31. Katia initially remained disorganized, struggling with heavy amounts of dry, stable air. By 03:00 UTC September 3, Katia was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane. Katia quickly gained strength and was upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane on 0:00 UTC September 4, roughly 150 mi (255 km) to the north of the Lesser Antilles. Intensification slowed throughout September 4, but Katia was upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 135 mph (215 km/h) on 09:00 UTC September 5. Katia peaked as a 140 mph (225 km/h) Category 4 hurricane on 21:00 UTC September 5. Katia weakened and was downgraded back to Category 3 status at 15:00 UTC September 6 as the storm recurved well away from the United States and passing just to the west of Bermuda. Further weakening continued over the next few days, and Katia was a Category 1 hurricane mid-day September 8 and became extra-tropical on September 9. The storm's extratropical remnants were eventually absorbed by a larger extratropical low just to the south of Iceland.

Hurricane Lee
Tropical Depression Twelve formed over the northern Bahamas on September 5 in association with a decaying frontal system. The system slowly became better organized and was upgraded to Tropical Storm Lee on 21:00 UTC September 6. Hurricane watches were issued for the coast of North Carolina as Lee began to intensify further, taking advantage of the very warm Gulf Stream. Lee was upgraded to hurricane status on 18:00 UTC September 8 while 25 mi (40 km) off the coast of Wilmington, North Carolina. Lee continued to quickly organize and was upgraded to Category 2 status 09:00 UTC September 9 as the storm began to move away from the coast of North Carolina and out into the open Atlantic. Lee was upgraded to Category 3 status with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (200 km/h) based off data from a hurricane hunter dropsonde. Thereafter, Lee quickly began to weaken as the result of cooler sea-surface temperatures and south-easterly wind shear associated with Hurricane Katia to its east. Lee was downgraded back to Category 1 hurricane status on 03:00 UTC September 10. Lee became extra-tropical later that day just south of Nova Scotia. Lee's extra-tropical remnants persisted for a few more days, before finally dissipating out over the open Atlantic.

Lee's close passage to the United States, specifically the mid-Atlantic coastline, brought high winds, heavy rain, and storm surge across the region. Damage is estimated at around $75 million, mostly in North Carolina but also in New England and Nova Scotia as the result of erosion from Lee. Six people were killed due to Lee's passage, four in North Carolina as the result of storm surge, and two others drowned in New England due to high surf.

Tropical Storm Maria
On September 3, a low pressure area associated with a tropical wave to the west of Africa slowly organized. It was designated Tropical Depression Thirteen on the evening of September 6. The depression failed to organize throughout the next several days as the result of stable air in the vicinity. The depression nearly dissipated on September 7 as the result of its lack of organization, however the National Hurricane Center continued to issue advisories. The depression gained some organization on September 8 and was upgraded to Tropical Storm Maria with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) as the storm approaches the Azores. Maria made its closest approach to the Azores on 21:00 UTC on September 9 with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (70 km/h). Maria became post-tropical on 03:00 UTC September 10. The remnants of Maria were eventually absorbed by an extra-tropical low to the north of Scotland.

Hurricane Nate
An extratropical low pressure developed to the west of the Azores Islands and slowly gained subtropical characteristics. The low was upgraded to Subtropical Storm Nate on September 14. Initially expected to turn to the northeast and back towards the Azores, the subtropical storm continued to drift to the south-southwest for the next several days and gained strength. Nate was finally upgraded to Tropical Storm Nate on 15:00 UTC September 18 with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h). Nate briefly weakened back to a tropical depression as the result of wind shear, but regained strength. In an unusual fashion, the storm continued to move to the southwest instead of out to sea and intensified further. Nate was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane on 21:00 UTC September 21, and to a Category 2 hurricane on 21:00 UTC September 22 roughly 250 mi (400 km) to the north of the Lesser Antilles. Nate became a Category 3 hurricane on September 23 09:00 UTC. Nate underwent an eyewall replacement cycle, briefly causing Nate to level off in intensity. Nate was upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 135 mph (215 km/h) as the storm approached The Bahamas at 06:00 UTC September 24. Nate made a first landfall near Freeport, Grand Bahama at 18:00 UTC September 24 at peak intensity. Nate made a second landfall near West Palm Beach, Florida at 08:45 UTC September 25 with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and moved inland over the state of Florida. Nate gradually weakened across Florida and emerged north of Tampa at 03:00 UTC September 26, before making a final landfall at Big Cove, Florida with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (135 km/h) at 16:00 UTC September 26. Nate gradually weakened as the storm moved inland over the southeastern United States before going post-tropical on September 28. The remnants of Nate moved north over the United States and were later absorbed over New England by another extratropical low.

Nate's longed lived and destructive trek across the Atlantic caused significant damage across Florida, The Bahamas, and the southeastern United States. Nate's first landfall in Grand Bahama caused significant destruction in Freeport, where the storms high wind, heavy rain, and high storm surge combined with high tide caused significant structural damage over nearly $5 billion -- the most devastating hurricane to strike the island. 27 people lost their lives in Grand Bahama, and 50,000 were left homeless. Nate's second landfall near West Palm Beach as a weakening Category 3 hurricane brought even greater destruction to areas still reeling from the impacts of Hurricane Cindy a few months prior. Overall in Florida, Nate caused nearly $50 billion dollars in property damage from West Palm Beach to the Tampa region and took the lives of 58 people. Furthermore, rainfall from Nate's final landfall and weakening caused flash flooding across many regions in the south, resulting in an additional $2 billion dollars in damages. Nate's final damage toll was roughly ~57 billion dollars in property damage, only behind Hurricane's Katrina, Sandy, and Cindy a few months prior.

Hurricane Ophelia
Another tropical wave emerged off the coast of Africa and quickly became better organized. The system was upgraded to Tropical Depression Fifteen on 21:00 UTC September 21. The depression became better organized and was upgraded to Tropical Storm Ophelia at 03:00 UTC September 22. Rapid intensification then took place as Ophelia began to turn to the northwest and was upgraded to Hurricane Ophelia at 0:00 UTC roughly 230 mi (370 km) of the Cape Verde islands. A rare hurricane warning was issued for the Cape Verde islands as Ophelia continued to strengthen. Ophelia became a Category 2 hurricane on 03:00 UTC September 23, and later peaked as a 105 mph (170 km/h) hurricane. Ophelia encountered cooler waters and gradually weakened as Ophelia approached the Cape Verde islands. Ophelia made its closest approach as a 80 mph (130 km/h) Category 1 hurricane. Ophelia was downgraded to a tropical storm on 21:00 UTC September 23 and began to accelerate to the northeast. Ophelia was further downgraded to a tropical depression on 03:00 UTC September 25, and was declared post-tropical on September 26. Ophelia brought tropical storm force winds to the Cape Verde islands, but no fatalities or damages were reported in association with the storm.

Subtropical Storm Philippe
A cluster of thunderstorms developed over Florida in late May. A shortwave trough brought it gradually to the north, enhancing convection around a developing center of circulation. This cluster of thunderstorms eventually became better organized and was upgraded to Subtropical Storm Philippe at 09:00 UTC September 24 as the storm began to bend back towards the west under the influence of a ridge. Subtropical Storm Philippe made landfall near Virginia Beach, Virginia as a 50 mph (80 km/h) subtropical system. Philippe moved inland and quickly dissipated by 15:00 UTC September 25. Philippe was responsible for 6 fatalities in Virginia as the result of flooding from the storms remnants. Philippe brought 5-6" (125-150mm) of rain to the mid-Atlantic states, with isolated amounts of nearly 8" (200mm) of rainfall. An EF-1 tornado spawned by the storm in Chesapeake, Virginia damaged 15 homes, leaving $125,000 in damages. Additional damages to coastal property and beaches amounted to $225,000 as a result of Philippe's passage.

Hurricane Rina
On September 25, a tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa and began to move towards the west-northwest and gradually began to organize. The wave was upgraded to Tropical Depression Seventeen at 15:00 UTC September 27 roughly 210 mi (240 km) to the southwest of the Cape Verde islands. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Rina at 21:00 UTC based off satellite data. Rina continued on a west-northwest heading for the next few days and gradually strengthened. Rina was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane 09:00 UTC October 1. Rina explosively intensified over the next few hours and was upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (200 km/h) at 21:00 UTC. Rina was upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane with 155 mph (250 km/h) sustained winds on 03:00 UTC October 2. Rina continued to move on its west-northwestward heading under the influence of a building high pressure to the north. Rina weakened back down to a Category 3 hurricane early on October 4 as the result of increased wind shear, and to a Category 2 by October 5. Hurricane watches and warnings were issued for the northeastern United States from Virginia Beach, Virginia to Atlantic City, New Jersey by 15:00 UTC October 5, with mandatory evacuations being put in place for parts of Maryland and Delaware. By 12:00 UTC October 7, Rina had intensified back to major hurricane status, taking advantage of the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. Rina strengthened further for a secondary peak of 135 mph (215 km/h). The hurricane made landfall on the boarder of Maryland and Delaware 35 mi (60 km) to the north of Ocean City, Maryland. Rina quickly weakened as it moved inland, bringing heavy rain to parts of Virginia and west Virginia. Rina was declared post-tropical on October 10.

Rina was an extremely unusual hurricane, one of the only major hurricanes to make landfall in Maryland and cross the Chesapeake Bay moving east-to-west. Rina brought extreme devastation to parts of Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. A peak wind gust of 121 mph (195 km/h) was recorded in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Rina brought severe storm surge erosion and damage to beaches throughout the mid-Atlantic states of 15-20 feet (4-6 meters), destroying many beach side properties. In Maryland and Delaware, Rina destroyed roughly 350,000 homes and left millions without power as the storm made landfall. 22 people were killed as the result of Rina, 15 of those being in Maryland, 4 in Delaware, and 3 in Virginia. Rina caused roughly $49 billion dollars (2017 USD) in property damage, making Rina one of the costliest hurricanes to impact the northeastern United States.