The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking two systems in the Atlantic, one of which is likely to become a hurricane by Wednesday night and could become an “extremely dangerous” storm by the weekend.
The most immediate concern is Tropical Storm Lee, which is forecast to become a hurricane by Wednesday night and a major hurricane on Friday. Lee is expected to threaten the Leeward Islands and Bermuda before approaching the US coast.
As of Wednesday morning, Lee’s winds had increased to 65 mph, 10 mph below hurricane strength. The NHC said Lee continued to move west-northwest overnight Tuesday at about 16 mph.
Northeast shear is limiting Lee’s intensification, but that is expected to diminish by Thursday. In addition, the storm will be moving over unusually warm surface waters in the Atlantic, which will help it strengthen.
Here is a list of the 10 biggest hurricanes to hit the US:
- galveston hurricane
- Hurricane San Felipe-Okeechobee
- A major hurricane for Labor Day
- Hurricane Camille
- Hurricane Andrew
- Hurricane Katrina
- Hurricane Sandy
- Hurricane Harvey
- Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria
- The last island hurricane
The National Hurricane Center mentions that Tropical Storm Lee is expected to become a major hurricane by midday Friday, with winds of 120 mph. The storm will continue to strengthen, with winds of 150 mph possible by late Sunday night.
Lee is currently located about 1,000 miles east of the Leeward Islands and is moving west-northwest at 16 mph. The storm is expected to reach the Leeward Islands on Thursday and then move across the Caribbean Sea on Friday.
The NHC mentions: “At 5:00 AM AST (09:00 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lee was located near latitude 13.7 N, longitude 44.6 W. Lee is moving to the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h) and is expected to continue that motion for the next few days with a slight decrease in forward speed.”
“Maximum sustained winds increased to nearly 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. It is forecast to continue stable to rapid strengthening, with Lee expected to become a hurricane later today and a major hurricane within a few days. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches).”
“Waves generated by Lee are expected to reach parts of the Lesser Antilles on Friday. These waves are likely to cause life-threatening surf conditions and rip currents,” is added.
galveston hurricane
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The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 was the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. It hit the city of Galveston, Texas on September 8, 1900 with winds of up to 140 miles per hour. The hurricane produced a storm surge of up to 20 feet, which flooded the city and killed an estimated 6,000 to 12,000 people.
The hurricane was a major turning point in the history of American disaster preparedness. This led to the creation of the National Weather Service and the passage of the Federal Aid to Coastal Cities Act, which provided federal funding for coastal storm protection.
Hurricane San Felipe-Okeechobee
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Hurricane San Felipe-Okeechobee was a Category 5 hurricane that struck the Bahamas, Florida, and the Gulf Coast of the United States in September 1928. It is the deadliest hurricane in Florida history, with an estimated death toll of 2,500.
The hurricane formed in the Caribbean Sea on September 3, 1928 and quickly strengthened into a major hurricane. It made landfall in the Bahamas on September 6 as a Category 5 hurricane and then crossed Florida on September 16 as a Category 4 hurricane.
The hurricane caused extensive damage in Florida, particularly in the Lake Okeechobee area. The hurricane’s storm surge caused the lake to overflow, flooding thousands of square kilometers of land. An estimated 2,500 people died in the floods, most of whom were African-Americans living in poor, rural areas.
A major hurricane for Labor Day
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The Great Hurricane of Labor Day 1935 was the deadliest hurricane in United States history. It made landfall in the Florida Keys on September 2, 1935 with winds of 185 mph (298 km/h) and a pressure of 892 mbar (26.35 inHg). The hurricane caused extensive damage and loss of life in the Keys, and also struck the Bahamas, Cuba, and the southeastern United States.
The hurricane killed an estimated 600 to 800 people in the Florida Keys, and an estimated 4,500 people died in Cuba. The hurricane also caused extensive damage in the Bahamas and the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Hurricane Camille
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Hurricane Camille was a powerful Category 5 hurricane that struck the Gulf Coast of the United States in August 1969. It was the strongest hurricane to strike the United States since the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926.
Camille made landfall on the Mississippi coast on August 17, 1969, with sustained winds of 190 mph (305 km/h) and a pressure of 900 mbar (26.58 inHg). The hurricane caused extensive damage along the coast, including flooding, wind damage and loss of life.
Camille’s storm surge was the largest ever recorded in the United States, reaching 24 feet (7.3 m) in Pass Christian, Mississippi. The hurricane also caused extensive damage in Alabama, Louisiana and Florida.
Camille was a major disaster, with the storm estimated to have caused $1.4 billion (1969 USD) in damage. The hurricane also claimed the lives of 256 people.
Hurricane Andrew
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Hurricane Andrew was a Category 5 hurricane that made landfall in southern Florida on August 24, 1992. It was the most destructive hurricane to hit the United States since Hurricane Camille in 1969.
Andrew caused extensive damage in South Florida, including Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys. The hurricane destroyed or damaged more than 250,000 homes and businesses, and left more than 250,000 people homeless. Andrew also caused billions of dollars in damage.
The impact of the hurricane was felt beyond Florida. It also caused damage in Louisiana, Alabama and Georgia. At the time, Andrew was the costliest hurricane in US history.
Hurricane Katrina
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Hurricane Katrina was a devastating Category 5 hurricane that struck the Gulf Coast of the United States in August 2005. The storm caused extensive damage and loss of life. The floods in New Orleans were particularly devastating. The city levees were not strong enough to withstand the storm surge, so the embankments broke in several places. This caused massive flooding in the city, and more than 1,800 people died.
Hurricane Sandy
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Hurricane Sandy was a powerful and devastating hurricane that struck the northeastern United States in October 2012. The storm caused extensive damage, including flooding, power outages, and property damage.
Sandy began as a tropical storm in the Caribbean Sea on October 22, 2012. It quickly strengthened into a hurricane and reached Cuba on October 24. The storm then crossed the Bahamas and headed northeast toward the United States.
Hurricane Harvey
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Hurricane Harvey was a Category 4 hurricane that made landfall in Texas on August 25, 2017. Harvey caused catastrophic flooding in southeast Texas, with rainfall totals exceeding 60 inches in some areas. The flood displaced more than 300,000 people and caused over $125 billion in damage.
Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria
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Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria were two powerful hurricanes that hit the Caribbean and the United States in 2017. Irma was the strongest Atlantic hurricane on record to reach the Caribbean, and Maria was the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years.
Irma made landfall in Barbuda on September 6, 2017 as a Category 5 hurricane, and then reached the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on September 8 and 9, respectively. The hurricane caused extensive damage in the Caribbean, including the destruction of Barbuda and extensive damage to Puerto Rico.
Maria made landfall in Dominica on September 19, 2017 as a Category 5 hurricane and then Puerto Rico on September 20. The hurricane caused even more damage than Irma and left Puerto Rico without power for months.
The last island hurricane
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The Last Island Hurricane was a deadly and devastating tropical cyclone that struck the Louisiana coast in August 1856. The hurricane made landfall as a Category 4 storm, with winds of up to 150 mph. It caused extensive damage in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, and is estimated to have killed more than 1,000 people.
The hurricane made landfall on August 10, 1856 near Last Island, a barrier island off the coast of Louisiana. The island was completely destroyed, and the death toll was estimated at more than 700. The hurricane then moved inland, causing further damage in Mississippi and Alabama. The total number of dead is estimated to be over 1,000.
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