Hurricane Jade

Overview
Hurricane Jade was a long lived and destructive Cape Verde type cyclone.Hurricane Jade is known for being one of the most destructive storms in the history of Florida. It also devastated the New York region. This storm was also the culprit of many floods, landslides, and eroded beaches. Many roads were blocked by fallen trees and landslides, with many being left homeless in the aftermath of the storm. The storm also caused a large impact in tourism and productivity.

Meteorological History
On July 29th, the NHC spotted a large low pressure area in the form of a squall line. The squall eventually formed into a blob shaped group of storms. These eventually formed into a swirl and as such, it was designated a tropical system. The group off storm then picked up a westerly motion