Hurricane Hermine (2016 Scenario MG)

Hurricane Hermine was a category 3 hurricane, and the first major hurricane to make landfall on florida since Hurricane Wilma. It was the second deadliest cyclone of the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season, as it caused 357 fatalities. It also caused $5 billion in damage.

Formation
Hermine formed from a struggling tropical wave in the Atlantic Ocean. It was not designated a TD until August 25, over a week after the invest was first noted. It developed in the Bahamas, passing just south of Florida as a TS. It then underwent RI in the Gulf of Mexico.

Landfall
Hermine peaked as a 120 mph category 3 hurricane as it landed near Tampa, Florida. It caused widespread devastation throughout the state and tons of storm surge followed. It caused tons of flooding, and a cruise ship was severely damaged in the Tampa cruise terminal. After a 25 hour crossing, Hermine fled out to sea, bringing C1 winds to Georgia and the Carolinas.

Dissipation
Hermine dissipated on September 1, about a week after its initial formation.

Retirement
The NHC retired the name Hermine due to its impact on Florida. It will be replaced with Harper in the 2022 season.