2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season (HurricaneBrick)

Subtropical Storm Alex
A low pressure system moved off of Florida and into the western Bahamas on May 27. The low started to become better organized, like a tropical system. The storm was given a low chance of developing into a named storm. The low pressure system caused poor weather conditions over Florida and the Bahamas. It moved into Andros, and spawned a waterspout there. The waterspout did not affect land. The low then became even better organized, with the NHC giving it a medium chance of development. The low curved northeast and started heading back towards Flordia, and was now a tropical wave. The wave, which seemed to be heading for Miami, was given a high chance of development, but the NHC stated, "If it's going to form, it's got to form now" The system then curved northeast, and it had characteristics of a Subtropical Cyclone, and Subtropical Depression One formed on May 28.

One was causing heavy rain on some of the northern Bahamas, however, not a lot of strong winds were reported. One was also causing rain throughout the southern Florida peninsula. A waterspout formed over Lake Okeechobee, and moved on land, causing some tree damage before dissipating. At around 5 PM EDT, enough data supported the upgraded to a Subtropical Storm, and was given the name Alex. Alex was moving northwest and forecasters were very uncertain on the storms track, saying that it could hit anywhere from South Carolina to Florida, and forecasting the intensity was even tougher. The storms speed was slowing down dramatically, which could help it strengthen. The storm was over some abnormally warm waters for May, and the storm was showing some strengthening, but not enough to classify as Tropical. The next day the storm was approaching Cape Canaveral.

The storm was moving incredibly slow, stalling out more often than not. This only added more uncertainty, but it looked like Cape Canaveral will take a hit. The storm was still 40 MPH, but it did look like strengthening was likely. The storm just couldn't get enough convection to become fully tropical, and that transition was highly unlikely, as it was very close to landfall. The effects of the storm were already being felt on the Florida peninsula and southern Georgia, with some amounts of rain reaching 3.5 inches. A weak tornado was reported west of Jacksonville, which caused downed tree branches. Power was out for 90,000 at that point, mainly due to isolated fallen branches. The storm strengthen to 45 mph just before landfall. At 11:56 EDT, Subtropical Storm Alex made Landfall near Cape Canaveral. It caused some heavy rain, with some totals of 7 inches. The land did not take long to take its hold, weakening Alex to a Subtropical Depression. On May 30, it's speed picked up again. It caused some moderate flooding problems in Florida, and Georgia. It crossed over the border between Florida and Georgia late that day. The next day,with hardly any convection left, Alex was classified Post-Tropical near Atlanta.

Alex was not a very strong or destructive storm. Alex caused some moderate flooding, and some house damage. A man died when a vehicle accident occurs. Two fishermen died when there boat capsized far out in the ocean. Overall Alex killed three people and caused 88,000 dollars in damages. Alex was not retired and will return in 2022

Tropical Storm Bonnie
A tropical wave had formed in the Caribbean Sea off Columbia on June 7. It then started to head for the Yucatan Peninsula, where it was monitored for potential development. At first, it was given a low chance, because the Caribbean was unfavorable for tropical cyclone development. The wave continued through the Caribbean Sea, taking aim for the Yucatan Peninsula. The next day, the system became better organized, but still was given a low chance, because it was about to interact with land. The wave moved into northern Belize on June 8, and quickly crossed into the Bay of Campeche soon after. The wave caused heavy rain, gusty winds, and spawned a Waterspout near Belize City. One person was killed when a tree fell on their home, as a result of a possible tornado. The wave was in a very favorable environment, and was given a high chance of development. The wave then had a bunch of bursts in its convection, which led Hurricane Hunters to fly out and see if a tropical depression or storm had formed. They stayed in the storm for most of the day, but found no circulation. On June 9, more recon launched early in the morning. The wave was greatly organized, and they expected to find a tropical depression. Sure enough, they found a closed circulation, and at 6 AM CST, a special advisory was issued on Tropical Depression Two.

Two was moving due north, and it was hard to forecast where it was going, as some models were showing a curve into Mexico, others said a sharp turn northeast, and hitting Florida, and others said it would continue in a northern direction, and hit Texas or Louisiana. Two was in some abnormally favorable conditions for June, and quickly became Tropical Storm Bonnie at 12 CST. Bonnie was causing rough surf across the Mexican Coastline and red flags were put up across beaches. Bonnie didn't strengthen from 40 mph that day, and was not a large system, so it was out in the open sea. Later that day, the NHC agreed on a forecast. The general consensus was it was going to hit along the Texas or Louisiana coastlines. This prompted Tropical Storm Watches from New Orleans to Sabine Pass. The storm had the potential to become a very strong storm, which is abnormal for June. People were told to monitor Bonnie closely. On June 10, Bonnie started to strengthen further, and the pressure started to drop as well. Around this time, most Tropical Storm Watches were replaced with Tropical Storm Warnings. Bonnie's rough surf was starting to affect the Gulf Coast, with several yellow and red flags being put up. In Vermilion Parish, a man was reported to have been swept out by a rip current. People in Louisiana were advised not to go to the beach at all. However, some people ignored these warnings, and a group of five fishermen went fishing, and their boat capsized, leaving 2 dead, and the other 3 injured. The resulted in the closing of most Louisiana beaches. Bonnie was continuing to strengthen, and hit 50 mph on June 10.

On June 11, the storm went stationary over favorable environment, so more strengthening occurred. A recon mission was launched, but technical difficulties caused the plane to have to turn around. This was concerning, because now nobody had a clue how strong Bonnie was, but a new plane launched later that morning, and found not much had changed, but  now, preparations were underway in Louisiana, as the storm had turned Northeast and was heading for the state. Some people brushed it off as just a tropical storm, but they didn't realise it could still be destructive. Bonnie was still moving very slow, being stationary several times throughout the day. Evacuations were ordered for seaside communities, as there was a threat for big storm surge. The next day, the storm was barring down on the Louisiana coast, and it's outer bands were moving in, already causing flooding problems, and a weak EF0 tornado was reported in Iberia Parish. Later on, the northern part of the storm was completely over land. It was causing extreme wind and rain, and since the center was still over sea, it was still strengthening, and Bonnie peaked at 60 mph. Flooding became an issue along the coast, with 20 rescues having to be made. These were mainly from people who ignored evacuation orders. A tornado watch was issued at 3 PM CST, as more and more tornadoes were reported. Flying debris killed one person in New Iberia, Louisiana. The sun set, and conditions got worse, has the storm was nearing landfall. All interstates, highways, and roads were closed along the coastline, and people were told to not leave, whatsoever. At 9:24 PM CST, Tropical Storm Bonnie made landfall in Iberia Parish, on the island in Vermilion Bay, before crossing into St. Mary Parish.

The winds picked up drastically, knocking down trees that were not strong, which caused some to fall on roads, which blocked rescue workers from reaching their destination. This was very unfortunate, because some people had failed to heed evacuations. Land interaction started to weaken Bonnie, and as it crossed Baton Rouge at around midnight, it weakened to a tropical depression. It's flooding across South Louisiana wasn't too bad, especially since land was tearing the storm apart. The largest rain amount was 18.7 inches recorded in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It crossed into Mississippi, and picked up speed by a lot. In Vicksburg, a hotel reported to have lost its roof due to a possible tornado, which was later confirmed, and rated an EF2. The state capital of Mississippi, Jackson, had street flooding problems, which shut down some parts of the city. Since the storm was weakening, Damage in Mississippi was minor. Finally, Bonnie turned into a Remnant Low, on June 14, near the Mississippi/Alabama border. What was left of that dissipated in Kentucky. Bonnie wasn't a significant storm, but it did cause some major damage, but it was very isolated. Overall, Bonnie killed 11 people and caused 200 million dollars in damages. The name was not retired, and used again in 2022.

Tropical Storm Colin
A tropical wave in the Bay of Campeche had moved off of Mexico on June 19 The wave was moving northeast, towards the general direction of Florida. The wave was given a medium chance of development, because the Gulf of Mexico seemed like a hotspot for tropical activity. As the wave continued northeast, the convection became better organized, and it was given a high chance. The wave had skid the Yucatan peninsula, bringing some fringe effects. Hurricane Hunters went into the system, and didn't find a closed circulation at first. However, in the early morning hours of June 20, they found a closed circulation, and Tropical Depression Three formed. Three was in some favorable development conditions. It was due north, but turned Northeast later that day. This prompted Tropical Storm Warnings for Florida. Later that day, recon discovered tropical storm force winds, and Tropical Storm Colin was named.

Suddenly, the Gulf of Mexico gained some very hostile conditions, which Colin was south of. On June 21, however Colin took an unexpected turn northwest, straight into the hostile environment. The storm also slowed down and these conditions, and was weakened to a tropical depression not soon after. Tropical Storm Warnings were discontinued, and some questioned if it even would reach the coast. The storm was losing all its convection, and the NHC was pondering wether it should declare post tropical or not. It still had enough convection to be tropical however. So it was still Tropical Depression Colin. Surf along the coast was settling down, and some beaches even had green flags. When the convection started to collapse all together, in the wee hours of June 22, Colin was declared a Remnant Low. This low eventually moved on shore, and caused a short flooding event in Florida, killing 2, and costing 10,000 dollars in damages. Colin was not retired, and was used again in the 2022 Season.

Hurricane Danielle
A tropical wave moved off of Africa on June 30, which was a rare occurrence. The wave moved over the Atlantic for several days before crossing the Lesser Antilles on July 4, and it brought poor weather to Dominica and Martinique. The wave was close enough have recon sent to it, to see if a new tropical depression had developed. They didn't discover a new depression, but they did discover tropical storm force winds. The wave continued to dump rain on some of the Lesser Antilles. Then, the wave moved away from the islands, and into a very favorable Caribbean Sea. As it moved westward, it became extremely organized, and early on July 5, recon data found closed circulation, with 40 mph winds, and Tropical Storm Danielle formed.

Danielle started heading west, where it started to strengthen. The Caribbean Sea was likened to a hot tub by the NHC, and this was further supported when Danielle became a hurricane on July 6, while it was south of the Dominican Republic. However, it moved into some less favorable conditions, and it strengthened slower than before. The storm was growing in size, and it was bringing short outer bands to Hispaniola which brought some street flooding to the Dominican Republic. As Danielle continued it moved a little further south. It was forecast to turn northwest towards Jamaica and Cuba eventually. On July 7, the Storm was at 85 mph. Rough surf took five lives, mainly do to rip currents. Tropical Storm Warnings were in place for southern Haiti, with Hurricane Watches in effect for Jamaica. The storm reached 90 mph, and was close to starting it's turn. Recon was finding that Danielle was fighting some light shear, and the pressure was rising, but the winds were holding steady. Soon, it started to turn northwest, and was expected to turn northeast towards Jamaica. The storm suddenly strengthened into a Category 2 Hurricane before turning northeast. Very early the next day, a Category 2 Danielle made landfall on Kingston, Jamaica. It brought 100 mph winds to the island, which ripped off several roofs, and some roofs collapsed, and for these reasons, 13 people were killed. Storm Surge got up to 14 feet on the cost, and flooded several homes. Thankfully, everyone on the coast had evacuated. An abnormally strong EF3 tornado spawned in Kingston, killing 4 people. Danielle moved northeast towards Cuba, and it scraped the east side as a Strong Category 1, and it brought similar effects to Haiti, and caused several mudslides, which killed 19 in the country. On July 9, Danielle passed through the Turk and Caicos Islands, but didn't do much there. The storm then moved out in the open Atlantic.

The storm moved into the open Atlantic, which was full of wind shear. On July 10, it weakened to 85 mph, and accelerated off to the northeast. The storm passed over a cruise ship, and caused 4 injuries and 1 death, and they made an emergency stop in the Bahamas. The storm weakened further on July 11, when even stronger shear took its toll on the system. It weakened to a Tropical Storm. However, the storm was increasing in size and a Tropical Storm Watch was issued for Bermuda. The storm was already causing rough surf on the island, and all beaches were closed to the public. On July 12, Danielle made its closest approach to Bermuda, and brought light rain, and some 30-40 mph winds to the island. After this, Danielle started to make an extratropical transition. It's winds went down to 45 mph, and it's convection started to become displaced from the center, and was declared a tropical depression. On July 13, Danielle finished it's extratropical transition, and the last advisory was issued at 2 PM EDT. Danielles was a significant storm in the Caribbean Sea. It devastated some coastal towns in Jamaica with its storm surge. Danielle killed a total of 37, and caused 700 Million dollars in damage. After a difficult decision, Danielle was not retired. The WMO stated, "While the damage was severe, the death toll is not severely high, and most are indirect." Danielle returned in 2022

Hurricane Earl
A tropical wave moved off Africa on July 13. The wave started to become better organized, and was given a low chance of development. Over the next two days the wave gained better organization. The wave approached the Lesser Antilles, and was looking more likely to develop. Recon was sent to investigate the storm on July 15, and found not circulation, but it did find a very favorable environment for development. Another one was sent out on July 16, and this time, they found a circulation, and Tropical Depression Five formed. Five was moving west towards the Lesser Antilles, and Tropical Storm Warnings were posted from Dominica to Barbados. This was a smart decision, as not to long after, recon found tropical storm force winds, and Tropical Storm Earl was named. Late on July 16, Earl passed between Martinique and St. Lucia. The storm was slowly strengthening, and starred to turn northwest on July 17. This put Puerto Rico in the path of Earl.

Earl was forecast to be a moderate Tropical storm upon crossing Puerto Rico. However, Earl strengthened rapidly to a 60 mph storm, and the NHC stated, "We cannot rule out the possibility of a hurricane" Hurricane Warnings were issued for Puerto Rico, and on July 18, Earls outer bands started to affect Puerto Rico. Recon then found hurricane winds in Earl, and Earl became a Category 1 Hurricane. Tornadoes started to spawn in Puerto Rico, causing moderate damage on the island. Earl was moving rather slowly before landfall, and flooding started to occur quickly, with large amounts of rain falling on the island in short time. One person died when there car was swept away in flood waters, and another when a tree fell on a house by a tornado that passed through. At around 10 EDT on July 18, Earl made landfall at 75 mph. Obviously, land interaction weakened the system to a tropical storm, before moving off the island in the early morning hours of July 19. It was moving into unfavorable conditions, which started to slowly weaken the storm. Earl caused a death by a rip current on Puerto Rico, although it had moved off the island.

As Earl moved onward, it curved northeast, and continued to weaken. However, Earl unexpectedly strengthened to 65 mph from 45 MPH. This made the NHC make the forecast longer. Earl looked to be making an extratropical transition, but it was barely starting. On June 20, this transition started to become a little more obvious, and it weakened to 45 mph again. As it continued, it caused no problems for any land. On June 21, the storm completed its extratropical transition. Earl was not a very damaging storm, only causing 60 Million Dollars in damages, and killed 5. Earl was used again in 2022.

Hurricane Fiona
A tropical wave emerged off of Africa on July 20, and started heading for the Lesser Antilles. The storm was in very favorable conditions, and development was expected from the system. It was slow at first, but it was expected to start in the Caribbean. On July 23rd, the storm moved into Martinique. There, heavy rain caused some street flooding problems. The storm was starting to expand and size, and the convection was starting to have bursts. When recon was sent out midday July 23, they found tropical storm force winds, but no circulation. There for, no advisories were initiated. Recon was set to be sent out again that day, but the radar went down, and so the mission was cancelled. Now, using satellite data, the NHC had to track the system. They still found no circulation, but they found a strengthening storm. As the storm continued into the next day, the radar was fixed, and the recon was launched. The system was expected to develop very soon. When recon flew in at first, there was no circulation. However, at 11 AM EST, a circulation was discovered, and at 12, the first advisory was issued on Tropical Storm Fiona. Fiona was forecast to move into the ABC Islands, which was unusually far south for any tropical cyclone. Tropical Storm Warnings were issued for those islands, as well as watches for northern Venezuela and northern Columbia. Some long-term models took the storm into the Gulf of Mexico, which concerned a few.

Fiona was heading WSW towards the ABC Islands. The ABC Islands had little time to prepare, and the center of Fiona passed north of Bonaire, bringing extremely heavy rain to that island. All roads were closed, and people were told not to leave their homes. Even though Fiona was weak, it was causing some noticeable damage, and an EF1 tornado was reported in Aruba. As it moved through the island chain, it strengthened, as it center moved north of the ABC Islands. On July 25, it moved west of the islands, and started moving northwest. It started to strengthen, and was moving rather fast, and was expected to reach Jamaica in the following two days. Hurricane Watches were put up for Jamaica. The storm continued to strengthen throughout that day, and caused rip tides in Haiti, which killed one when a man was washed out to sea. Matthew was nearing hurricane intensity when it encountered shear, which weakened it some while located south of Haiti. However, on July 26, it entered very favorable conditions, and quickly strengthened to a hurricane. It was expected to make a close pass to Jamaica later that night. As the first outer bands approached the island, coasts were evacuated, as the storm surge could be large. When the first band moved in, severe street flooding occurred in Kingston, and visibility was reduced to .6 Miles. 4 people died when a tree fell on a car. All roads were closed when the worst of the storm was expected to move through. It was getting close to C2 strength, and Hurricane Warnings were posted for Grand Cayman and Western Cuba, including the Isle of Youth. An extremely intense EF4 Tornado tore straight through the heart of Kingston, which killed 11 people. Much flooding occurred in Jamaica.

On July 27, evacuations for the Grand Cayman were made, as the storm could make a potential landfall there. During its approach, Fiona strengthened to a powerful Category 2 Hurricane. Extreme surge, up to 20 ft, was occurring in the Grand Cayman. Massive flooding was occurring, damaging, and destroying tons of homes. Several Waterspouts were reported near the island. Trees fell, and roofs collapsed throughout the island. Late that day, Fiona made a pass VERY close to the Grand Cayman, passing it to the east, but the western eyewall came on shore, causing extreme winds up to 100 mph, and gusts even higher. Roofs were ripped off and thrown into the ocean, storm surge left there east side of the island completely flooded. Houses were swept out into ocean. At least 3 cases of this happening were reported. This was the Grand Cayman's worst storm in years. At least 20 people died on that island. Now, a borderline major hurricane was heading for Cuba, and the western side and the Isle of Youth were locked down, and anyone caught outside there home was to be arrested. The storm now had 110 Mph winds, and was very close to making landfall on July 28. At around Noon EDT, Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Cuba southwest of Havana. It brought severe damage. Entire branches went airborne and flew into windows, due to a 124 Mph gust reported in Cuba. Storm Surge covered entire homes, and trees fell on buildings, crushing them. Several people died when a homes collapsed due to roof and wall failure. Tornadoes only added to the problem. A EF3 tornado moved through the east side of Havana, collapsing more buildings, but thankfully, those were evacuated. After causing severe damage in Cuba, Fiona moved into the Gulf of Mexico, and Hurricane Warnings were prompted from Tampa to Apalachicola.

Fiona was moving North across the Gulf of Mexico, which was extremely favorable for strengthening. By July 29, Fiona was a 125 mph Hurricane. Now on July 30, it was heading straight for the big bend of Florida, at a dangerous strength. Florida Governor Rick Scott issued a state of emergency for the whole state the previous day, and told everyone in an evacuation zone to evacuate two days prior. Now, all preparations had to be done. During the late morning hours,  Fiona made landfall in the Big Bend of Florida, pummeling the area with strong winds, which knocked walls off of buildings, tossed mobile homes into the ocean and shredded roofs the pieces. The storm surge washed chunks of land out to sea, as well as homes. A flash flood swept through a small town, wiping it out, killing 32. Storm Surge eliminated coastal communities. However, the whole coast of the Big Bend was evacuated. Several trees fell, even some very tough trees. Land interaction weakened the system, and as it moved inland, flooding occurred, and rivers rose to unprecedented heights. Whole towns went underwater. Several tornadoes caused significant damage, including an EF3 near Jacksonville. On July 31, Fiona moved out into the ocean. It started to rapidly weaken, and while near the Coast of South Carolina, became a weak C2, with some outer bands moving onto the east coast, causing dreary weather, and some moderate flooding. Strong winds knocked out power across the South Carolina Coast. It rapidly weakened to a Category 1 Hurricane on August 1, and a Tropical Storm not soon after. The storm then moved further east, and no longer affected any land. On August 2, Fiona was classified as a Post Tropical Cyclone, south of Massachusetts.

Fiona was a very destructive storm, destroying some towns. During its course, Fiona killed 67 people, mostly in Cuba and Florida. Fiona caused an astonishing 10 Billion dollars in damages. During the spring of 2017, The WMO announced its retirement of the name Fiona. They issued a statement, "Fiona caused an extreme amount of death and damage, and the name will be too sensitive to use in the future." Fiona was replaced with Farah for the 2022 season.

Tropical Storm Gaston
A Tropical Disturbance moved off of Africa on July 31. It moved off to the west, towards the Lesser Antilles. However on August 1, the NHC expected to moved off to the north. The storm was becoming very well organized, and the NHC expected development of the system very shortly. On August 2, Satellite Data supported the formation of Tropical Depression Seven. Seven formed about 500 miles east of Barbados, or at about 13 N, 53.5 W. Seven was moving in a northeast direction, which was odd for storms, but a high pressure over the Lesser Antilles was a major steering factor. Seven was in some favorable conditions, and at 11:00 AM AST on August 3, Seven was upgraded to Tropical Storm Gaston. It went over some very warm waters, with zero shear, which allowed to start to quickly intensify. Satellite Data showed that Gaston was a 60 MPH Tropical storm at 5 PM. However, Gaston was heading for some dry air, and the NHC expected it to weaken. However, Gaston peaked at 65 MPH at 11 PM that night. Then, it moved into moderate shear and dry air, and it had to fight to stay alive. On August 4, Gaston began to weaken. At first, it was slight, but the system could not fight anymore, and started to rapidly weaken, weakening to 40 mph by the end of August 4. On August 5, Gaston became a Tropical Depression, and was not expected to last much longer. The NHC predicted it would weaken to a remnant low that day.

Unexpectedly, Gaston became a Tropical Storm, but was still in unfavorable conditions. Gaston was starting to dissipate, and became a Tropical Depression again, and this time, started to become extratropical. Gaston was maintaining 35 MPH, but on August 6, It weakened further to 30 MPH, and sped off to the north and became extratropical. While Extratropical, Gaston moved southwest. It would later combine with a Tropical low and trigger the wave that would start Hurricane Hermine. Gaston cost no money or deaths, so it was not retired.

Hurricane Hermine
Extratropical Gaston curved southwest on August 7, and a Tropical Low was moving across the Atlantic. On August 8, these two system merged into a Tropical Wave, and was moving southwest. It was given a high chance of development, and on August 9, while located north of St. Martin, recon was sent, and they found Tropical Depression Eight, and it was moving west. The newly formed tropical depression was very hard to forecast, with some taking it towards Florida, and others taking it out to sea. Not to soon after forming, Eight became a Tropical storm, receiving the name Hermine. Hermine was in some light shear, and it affected some development, but a slow strengthening was occurring. Large surf was occurring on the northern side of Puerto Rico, which had some beaches closed. As the storm moved out of the shear, it started to undergo rapid intensification, where on August 10, it became a Hurricane. It had also shifted south, and was now moving northwest towards the Turks and Caicos Islands, where Hurricane Watches were issued. The Hurricane was still strengthening, expected to become a Category 2 by the time it reached the Turks and Caicos Islands. As it seemed more likely the storm was going to hit, a Hurricane Warning was issued for the Turks and Caicos Islands, and a Hurricane Watch for some of the Bahamas. Hermine strengthened to a Category 2 late on August 10, as well as some of the first bands moving across the Turks and Caicos, producing Tropical Storm conditions. It knocked over weak palm trees, and already was bringing 2 foot surge.

On August 11, Hermine's full force was affecting the Turks and Cacios, bringing 110 MPH winds to the islands, which took out trees, and knocked down walls. 4 people died when a weak building collapsed. Storm Surge flooded a lot of homes, and waves battered the islands. Several waterspouts were reported, with 2 of them coming on land, smashing buildings windows. Some debris was tossed like feathers, and some flew in Hotels and buildings. At least 6 people died for this reason. As huge waves flooded roads, some parts collapsed into the sea. Shingles of tall building began to collapse to the ground, damaging smaller buildings below. The beaches were quickly eroding. Also, the southeastern Bahamas were getting similar effects with 10 people dying there. There was a very weak building near a cliff, that was evacuated. As the waves continued to get bigger and bigger, that building was washed out to sea. This collapse made shelters near cliffs evacuate. Late in the day, Hermine curved north, and then northeast near the southeastern Bahamas. Hermine quickly became a Category 3 afterwards. Surf increased along the Florida coast, due to Hermine's power. It was expected to get even stronger. On August 12, Hermine weakened to a Category 2 due to an eyewall replacement cycle. However, later that day, it reached Category 3 intensity. On August 14, Hermine continued to get even stronger, and was approaching Bermuda. Bermuda was put under a Hurricane Watch. Hermine became a Category 4 that day, and was expected to peak the next day. Extreme surf was occurring Bermuda as Hermine made its closest approach to the island. As Hermine passed 100 miles to the west at peak intensity, it caused some moderate rain, and caused some light street flooding 2 people died due to rough surf on the island.

After Hermine passed Bermuda, it started to rapidly weaken, becoming a Category 2 at the end of August 15. The eye basically collapsed, and Hermine weakened to a Category 1 Hurricane on August 16. The storms convection was disappearing on the east side, thus supporting the downgrade to a tropical storm. The storm was weakening faster then it had strengthened. On August 16, Hermine sped up significantly, becoming a tropical depression, and being declared post tropical the next day, while located far south of Newfoundland. The Extratropical Cyclone went on to give Newfoundland a dreary, rainy couple of days. Overall, Hermines impacts on land were moderate, killing 15 overall, and causing $200 Million Dollars in damages. Hermine was not retired, and returned in the 2022 season.

Tropical Storm Ian
A weak tropical wave moved off of Africa on August 9. Due to TD Eight, and some unfavorable development conditions, it was not even noted for development at first. As the storm quickly began to move across the ocean, it was noted for a very slim chance of development. On August 11, the wave crossed the Lesser Antilles, causing heavy downpours, and pounding of streets. A 37 MPH gust was reported in St. Vincent. As it very quickly moved across the Caribbean, it caused rough surf across the Greater Antilles. On August 12, it neared Belize, and finally slowed down. The low pressure moved into Belize, causing gloomy weather, with some gusty winds and flooding problems on roads. The storm was expected to move into the Bay of Campeche, where development was likely, the NHC noted. As the wave crossed the Yucatan Peninsula, it caused some very heavy downpours, and some were strong enough to knock branches down, and some light debris, leaves and twigs, covered streets. Late on August 12, the storm entered the Bay of Campeche, and started to Rapidly develop. Recon was sent to investigate the system, and they found a developing circulation. However, it wasn't fully developed. On August 13, recon was sent out early. They found that a circulation had developed in the wave, and the NHC issued an advisory on Tropical Depression Nine. Nine was forecast to head into Mexico as a Tropical storm.

Nine was moving northwest, and quickly became Tropical Storm Ian, and started to curve southwest. In Campeche, rip currents killed one person when they were taken out to sea. Ian was still intensifying, in a very favorable BoC. A tropical storm warning was issued from Tampico to Veracruz. On August 14, Ian turned southwest, and was starting to pick up and forward speed again. Ian strengthened to 45 mph, and was expected to peak at that intensity. However, late in the day, right before landfall, Ian peaked at 50 MPH. It's outer bands were causing limbs to break, and streets to flood. Storm Surge was slowly climbing. Several weak tornados spawned. In the late evening hours, Ian made landfall halfway between Tampico and Veracruz. The storm caused some weak rooted trees to fall, and one fell on a trailer, crushing it and killing 1. A dam broke in a small town, flooding it, killing 8 in the town. Ian started to weaken, and became a Tropical Depression on August 15. The weak storm caused constant rain, causing some moderate flooding, as well as a mudslide South of Mexico City. The storm dissipated near Mexico City, and it's remnants caused Hurricane Lester in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Ian was a moderate storm. Killing 10 people. It caused 79 million dollars in damages. Ian was not retired and was used in 2022.

Hurricane Julia
A weak and unorganized tropical wave moved off the African coast into the Cape Verde islands, and caused a day of heavy downpours, which caused some traffic accidents. After moving through those islands, it entered better conditions for development. The wave started to become more organized, on August 16, the day after it left Africa. It was noted for a high chance of development. It's satellite presentation was getting better, and there were already tropical storm force winds in the wave. As the wave continued to become better organized, the NHC stated that a Tropical Storm was likely over 48 Hours. As the satellite presentation became very greatly organized, and other evidence was found. On August 17, the NHC initiated advisories on Tropical Storm Julia. Julia was moving northwest and was entering cooler water temperatures, and strengthened slowly but steadily. Then, it entered better conditions and Julia began to strengthen more quickly. On August 18, Julia became a Hurricane. It increased surf in the Leewards. Julia started to run into wind shear, and it weakened back to a high end Tropical Storm. Suddenly, Julia began to rapidly intensify, and during the midday on August 19, Julia strengthened to a Category 2 Hurricane, and was forecast to hit major Hurricane Strength. It was moving North, and early on August 20, it hit a peak of 110 MPH.

However, almost out of nowhere, a huge burst of shear started to weaken the system, first slowly, then rapidly. On August 21, Julia weakened to a low end Hurricane, and quickly weakened to a tropical storm afterwards. Julia began a Subtropical transition. The NHC declared Julia a Subtropical Storm late that day. It continued to weaken, and was starting an extratropical transition on August 22. The weak cyclone was hardly supporting tropical storm force winds, but there was enough to keep it a tropical storm for now. Eventually, there was no longer enough Tropical Storm winds and Julia was downgraded to a Subtropical Depression. On August 23, the NHC declared Julia post tropical. The cyclone went on to affect the U.K. with Hurricane force winds. Julia killed no one and caused no damage while Tropical.

Hurricane Karl
A very weak tropical wave emerged off the coast of Africa on August 22. The wave moved into the Cape Verde islands, causing a tornado outbreak in those islands. The strongest was an EF3 that killed 9 people. It wave was very disorganized, with the center of the low pressure not being covered by clouds at all. The convection was very isolated, and weak. The NHC didn't even note it for a chance of development. As it continued west, it moved over some better conditions. The NHC noted it for a very small chance of development on August 24, as it was about to cross the Lesser Antilles and into the Caribbean. As it crossed, it brought torrential rain to the islands, especially Dominica, causing flash flooding. This flash flooding killed one when a car was washed away by raging flood waters. As the wave moved into the Caribbean, it started to organize fast. Convection blew up near the center, and chances of development were raised. Recon flights were scheduled into the storm, as it could threaten land. On August 26, while the wave was south of Haiti, recon aircraft flew into the storm, and started to look for a closed circulation. However, throughout that day, all they found was a Strong open wave. This pattern continued for the next several days, and on August 29, it was about to cross the Yucatan Peninsula. As it did, it brought very poor conditions to Mexico, causing very bad flash flooding, as well as hillsides. Wind gusts of over 45 mph were reported throughout the Peninsula. When a chunk of a hill collapsed, it rammed into a small town, killing 2. In Campeche, huge waves were being reported. Late on August 29, the center exited the Peninsula, and into record warm Gulf of Mexico waters. When recon was sent out, they found a closed circulation, and winds of 50 MPH, and the NHC issued their first advisory on Tropical Storm Karl. Warning were placed from Campeche to Merida. The storm was moving NNW.

Karl's outer bands brought heavy rains to a soaked Yucatan Peninsula, but was slowly moving away from there. Karl was strengthening fast, and was forming an eye late that day. On August 31, all warnings were discontinued for Mexico, and Hurricane Warnings were posted from Lake Charles to New Orleans. Karl was upgraded to a hurricane later that day, and evacuations were placed. Surf started to dramatically increase along the entire U.S. Gulf Coast, with the roughest in Louisiana. Beaches were closed in preparation. On September 1, Karl strengthened to a Category 2 Hurricane, and was noted for a possibility of becoming a Major Hurricane. Throughout Louisiana, preparations were being completed. Despite warnings, people were going to the beach, and 3 people were killed when rough surf and rip currents took them out to sea. Governor John Bel Edwards issued a state of emergency for the entire state. Storm Surge was a huge threat from Karl, with possibility of 15 foot storm surge. The storm was moving due north. It was expected to make landfall early the next day. The storm continued to further strengthen. The first outer bands of the hurricane moved in, producing tropical storm force winds and heavy downpours. Tornadoes spawned, causing light damage, including flipped mobile homes, and branches falling. Some street flooding occurred. However, things would only get worse from there. As the next band came in, winds increased, and storm surge began to increase. Then, at 10 PM CST, Karl was upgraded to a Category 3 Hurricane with winds of 115 MPH. Karl was set to become the first major to landfall in Louisiana since Hurricane Katrina. On September 2, the full brunt of Karl was being felt, with trees being knocked over, trailers being demolished, Windows were smashed, storm surge was swamping coastal communities. A shelters roof was peeled off in Baton Rouge, and they had to be evacuated in the middle of the storm. Early on September 2, Karl made landfall in New Iberia Parish, Louisiana, with 115 MPH winds.

Karl began to bring extreme damage to the state, and storm surge was covering houses now. Winds knocked down strong trees, and they fell onto houses, crushing roofs and walls. Roofs peeled off and some collapsed. Walls collapsed in the height of the storm. Debris flew around like light trees. Flooding was huge, with some of it reaching the tops of roofs. Flash Flooding washed out some weak building as well. As Karl moved inland, it  began to weaken. It weakened to a Category 2, north of landfall location, and then a Category 1 further inland. As it traversed the state, it caused several tornadoes, with a EF2 going through the town of Denham Springs. Local restaurants were damaged, and signs fell as the tornado ripped through. The center passed directly over Baton Rouge, with the eyewall passing through Livingston Parish, damaging several buildings throughout the parish, and causing flooding. On September 3rd, the storm weakened to a tropical storm, and crossed into Mississippi. It caused flooding problems throughout the state, as well several weak tornadoes. Flash Floods were big problems in Mississippi, and at least 10 people were killed due to this. It's center passed very close to the Captial, and as it did, it weakened to a Tropical Depression. Karl was now a weak rain maker, and on September 4, it crossed into extreme northwest Alabama. Karl began to pick up speed, and crossed into Tennessee. Karl was beginning to loose all of its convection, and now, rain was scattered. At 2 PM, the NHC declared Karl a remnant low in northern Tennessee.

Karl was a very destructive storm. In Louisiana alone, it cost 7.8 Billion dollars in damages. Other damages in states took damages up to 8.0 Billion. In Karl 71 people died, mostly due to people who didn't evacuate, and people who drove into flooded roadways. Karl was announced to be retired. The WMO chose Kaden to replace Karl in 2022.

Tropical Storm Lisa
A cluster of thunderstorms and organized into a tropical wave on September 1, south of Jamaica. It was moving northeast, and was given a medium chance of development. The wave passed just east of Jamaica, bringing some scattered thunderstorms to the island. The wave continued to get better organized, as it was approaching eastern Cuba. When it passed over Cuba, it caused some flash flooding, as well as some gusty winds which knocked out power. On August 2, the wave entered the Bahamas, where it was given a high chance of development. On Grand Inagua, rough surf caused the closure of beaches. Rain caused standing water on roadways. Later that day, the wave turned Northwest. Recon was sent out to investigate the wave. They found no tropical storm force winds, or a closed circulation, throughout the day, the wave was fluctuating in strength. It never had closed off circulation that day. However, it did cause severe weather in the Bahamas, including rough surf, strong winds, and even tornadoes. On September 3, the wave was southeast of Nassau in the Bahamas. Recon went to investigate the wave, and they found a closed off circulation, and the NHC, issued the first advisory on Tropical Depression Twelve. Tropical Storm Warnings were placed for the northwest Bahamas, as well as Florida, from Miami to Cape Canaveral. Twelve continued northwest. It passed northeast of Nassau, and was heading for Abaco L. It skidded the southern coast of that island, and afterwards, was upgraded to a Tropical Storm, receiving the name Lisa.

On September 4, Lisa, passed south of the Grand Bahama, and squeezed out 45 mph, before it made landfall north of Miami, Florida. It brought strong winds that knocked out power, and heavy rain fell, causing flooding. The flooding was moderate, and Lisa started to weaken quickly, and started to curve northwest, then north. The center passed west to Lake Okeechobee, causing some storm surge flooding there. Lisa weakened to a tropical depression on September 5, and continued to head north in the Florida Peninsula. The convection started to dissipate, and the eastern half of the system was getting sheared off. However, the NHC did not classify it a remnant low yet. The rain was not heavy, and scattered. On September 6, Tropical Depression Lisa sped off into Georgia and was finally declared a remnant low over the Georgia/South Carolina Border. Lisa was not very destructive. Lisa only cost 63.2 Million dollars in damages, mainly due to flash flooding. It killed 3 people. Lisa was not retired, and will be used again in 2022

Tropical Depression Thirteen
A low pressure system crossed Panama on September 7. It brought dreary weather to the country, and some flash flooding, as there were heavy downpours. It moved into the Caribbean Sea, and started to become better organized. The NHC noted the possibility for development into a tropical depression. The wave then turned northwest, towards Nicaragua/Honduras border. It was not expected to develop once hitting land. On September 8, the wave moved into Honduras near the border with Nicaragua. As it traversed the country, it caused heavy rain and flash flooding. It caused some gusty winds that knocked weak branches off of trees, and some fell on power lines, causing power outages. It didn't cause too much damage in Honduras, and it moved off northern Honduras, back into open water. On September 9, the system rapidly developed, and recon was sent in to investigate the storm, and they discovered a tropical depression, being the thirteenth. Tropical Depression Thirteen was moving west towards Belize. Thirteen was not very organized, but Tropical Storm Watches were issued for Belize. The Depression was moving slowly. Surf picked up along the coast, and a small fishing boat capsized, killing the fisherman onboard. However, as the storm was not expected to strengthen, the watches were discontinued. As the storm approached Belize, light showers began to fall.

As the depression moved closer, heavier rain fell, causing some street flooding. Early on September 10, Thirteen landfalled in Belize City. It caused short heavy downpours, causing flash flooding. The flash flooding killed four people when a car was washed away. Winds only knocked out power. The depression then moved into northern Guatemala, and the convection began to dissipate. The rain caused some hillsides in Guatemala, and killed one person. However the storms convection was then becoming scattered, and early on September 11, it was declared a remnant low. The storm caused $900,000 dollars in damages and killed 5 people.

Hurricane Matthew
A weak tropical disturbance came off of Africa on September 10. The disturbance passed through the Cape Verde islands, causing rainfall, with some totals up to 6 inches. It moved on west, organizing over the course of its journey. As it moved towards the Lesser Antilles, the storm was given a high chance of development over the next two days. As, the storm got closer, the first recon aircraft was sent into the wave. Recon quickly discovered a Tropical Depression on September 14, becoming the fourteenth of the year. Tropical Storm Watches were issued for the islands of Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe, and St. Lucia. When recon discovered sustained 40 mph just hours later, the storm was upgraded to a tropical storm, being named Matthew. All watches, except for the one on St. Lucia, was modified to a warning. Matthews structure was getting better, with the storm constantly strengthening. It approached the island of Dominica, and was causing tropical storm conditions. Winds gusted above 55 mph, and trees fell. Power was knocked out on the whole island. At about 12:15 AM EDT, on September 15, Matthew made landfall on Dominica as a 60 MPH Tropical Storm. Peak winds flew around light debris, and some debris heavy enough to break windows. Slight storm surge caused coastal erosion, and some small flooding in homes. Weak rooted trees fell. People went outside during the storm. This resulted in 2 deaths, one from flying debris and one from rushing flood waters. Matthew moved on from Dominica, out into the warm Caribbean Sea.

Matthew sped up, and began to intensify, becoming a hurricane later that day. It passed south of Puerto Rico, causing large swells in Puerto Rico. 3 people died and several more were injured when a cruise ship got caught in Matthews outer bands, causing extreme weather. These three deaths were when rough surf knocked people overboard. The cruise ship was forced to turn around and make an emergency landing in Puerto Rico. Rough surf caused rip currents as well in Puerto Rico, and some were severe enough to close beaches. 1 person died from rip currents. Matthew was intensifying quickly, becoming a high end Category 1 by the end of the 15th. The next day, Matthew slowed down, and began to turn northwest. It quickly became a Category 2 Hurricane. Rough surf was beginning to occur in Hispaniola, and cruise ships were cancelled due to the Puerto Rico incident. It was approaching major Hurricane status, and Tropical Storm Warnings were issued in the Dominican Republic due to Matthews close approach. It's outer bands began to move in, and Santo Domingo recorded a sustained wind of 40 MPH, causing the warnings to get expanded further inland. However, late in the day, Matthew wobbled southwest, causing the storm to weaken slightly. However, it turned northwest again, and looked like it was going to make a direct hit, or just pass under Haiti. Hurricane Warnings were issued for the Southwest Peninsula of Haiti, just as Matthew was upgraded to major Hurricane on September 17. It continued to move northwest, and began to strengthen further.

The hurricanes waves became extremely dangerous along Hispaniola, forcing the closure of several beaches. Storm Surge in Haiti was expected to be devastating. Winds began to pick up along the coast, and residents were told to evacuate from all coasts along the Southwest Peninsula of Haiti.