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Timeline of the 2001 Atlantic hurricane season

Timeline of the
2001 Atlantic hurricane season
Season summary map
Season boundaries
First system formedJune 5, 2001
Last system dissipatedDecember 4, 2001
Strongest system
By maximum sustained windsIris
Maximum winds145 mph (230 km/h)
(1-minute sustained)
Lowest pressure948 mbar (hPa; 27.99 inHg)
By central pressureMichelle
Maximum winds140 mph (220 km/h)
(1-minute sustained)
Lowest pressure933 mbar (hPa; 27.55 inHg)
Longest lasting system
NameErin
Duration13.5 days
Storm articles
Other years
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

The 2001 Atlantic hurricane season was an above-average Atlantic hurricane season in which fifteen named storms formed.[nb 1] The season officially began on June 1 and ended on November 30, dates that conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin. The season's first tropical cyclone, Tropical Storm Allison, formed on June 5 while the season's final system, Hurricane Olga, dissipated on December 6.[2]

The season produced seventeen tropical depressions, of which fifteen intensified into tropical storms, nine became hurricanes, and four strengthened into major hurricanes.[nb 2] The two most significant storms of the year, in terms of loss of life and damage, were Tropical Storm Allison and Hurricane Michelle. Forming over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, Allison produced widespread heavy rainfall along its path (most notably across Texas and Louisiana), killing 41 people and inflicting $9 billion (2001 USD) in damage.[4] Following the season, Allison became the first tropical storm to have its name retired by the World Meteorological Organization.[5] Hurricane Michelle was the most intense cyclone of the 2001 season, with winds reaching 140 mph (220 km/h).[nb 3] The storm's impacts extended from the Caribbean Sea to the Bahamas and were most severe in Cuba, cementing its status as one of the costliest cyclones on record there.[6]

This timeline documents tropical cyclone formations, strengthening, weakening, landfalls, extratropical transitions, and dissipations during the season. It includes information that was not released throughout the season, meaning that data from post-storm reviews by the National Hurricane Center, such as a storm that was not initially warned upon, has been included.

Timeline

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Hurricane OlgaNovember 2001 Atlantic Canada storm complexHurricane MichelleHurricane Karen (2001)Hurricane IrisHurricane Humberto (2001)Hurricane Gabrielle (2001)Hurricane Erin (2001)Tropical Storm Dean (2001)Tropical Storm Chantal (2001)Tropical Storm Barry (2001)Tropical Storm AllisonSaffir–Simpson scale

June

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June 1

June 5

Satellite imagery of a large, disorganized tropical storm near peak intensity
Tropical Storm Allison near peak intensity on June 5, 2001

June 6

June 10

June 11

June 12

June 17

June 18

June 19

Track of a short-lived tropical depression across the Central Atlantic
Storm path of Tropical Depression Two

July

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July 11

July 12

July 13

Satellite imagery showing a well-organized tropical storm in the eastern Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm Barry on August 5, 2001

August

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August 2

August 4

August 5

August 6

August 7

Satellite imagery of a tropical storm shortly after moving ashore
Chantal after making landfall on the Yucatán Peninsula

August 8

August 14

August 16

August 17

August 19

August 21

Satellite imagery showing a tropical storm near peak intensity southeast of Newfoundland
Tropical Storm Dean near peak intensity on August 27

August 22

August 23

August 26

August 27

August 28

August 29

Satellite imagery of a well-formed hurricane with a large eye
Hurricane Erin at peak intensity on September 9

September

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September 1

September 2

September 5

September 6

September 7

September 8

September 9

September 10

Satellite imagery showing a well-organized hurricane over the Central Atlantic
Hurricane Felix on the cusp of becoming a major hurricane

September 11

September 13

September 14

September 15

Satellite imagery showing a poorly-formed hurricane at its strongest northwest of Bermuda
Hurricane Gabrielle at peak intensity on September 17

September 16

September 17

September 18

September 19

Track of a short-lived tropical depression over the southwestern Caribbean Sea
Storm path of Tropical Depression Nine

September 20

September 21

September 22

September 23

September 24

Satellite imagery of a compact and intense hurricane southeast of Newfoundland
Hurricane Humberto as a Category 2 on September 26

September 26

September 27

September 28

October

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October 4

October 5

Satellite imagery of a small hurricane north of Honduras
Iris near peak intensity on October 8

October 6

October 7

October 8

Track map of a short-lived and disorganized tropical storm through the Central Atlantic and eastern Caribbean Sea
Storm path of Tropical Storm Jerry

October 9

Satellite imagery showing a large tropical storm on the cusp of becoming a hurricane
Karen just prior to becoming a hurricane on October 13

October 12

October 13

October 14

October 15

October 16

Track map of a tropical storm over the northeastern Atlantic
Storm path of Tropical Storm Lorenzo

October 27

October 29

October 30

Satellite imagery of a powerful hurricane nearing landfall in Cuba
Hurricane Michelle approaching Cuba as a Category 4

October 31

November

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November 1

November 2

November 3

Satellite imagery showing a newly transitioned hurricane
Noel after making the transition into a hurricane

November 4

November 5

November 6

November 7

Satellite imagery depicting a hurricane near its peak intensity on November 27
Hurricane Olga near peak intensity on November 27

November 24

November 26

November 27

November 29

November 30

December

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December 2

December 4

December 5

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ An average season, as defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has twelve tropical storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes.[1]
  2. ^ A major hurricane is a storm that ranks as Category 3 or higher on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale.[3]
  3. ^ The figures for maximum sustained winds and position estimates are rounded to the nearest 5 units (knots, miles, or kilometers), following the convention used in the National Hurricane Center's operational products for each storm. All other units are rounded to the nearest digit.

References

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  1. ^ Climate Prediction Center Internet Team (August 6, 2015). "Background Information: The North Atlantic Hurricane Season". Climate Prediction Center. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c Christopher W. Landsea; Neal Dorst; Erica Rule (June 2, 2016). "G: Tropical Cyclone Climatology". Hurricane Research Division: Frequently Asked Questions. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. G1) When is hurricane season ?. Archived from the original on June 15, 2006. Retrieved January 5, 2017. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  3. ^ Christopher W. Landsea; Neal Dorst (ed.) (June 1, 2016). "A: Basic Definitions". Hurricane Research Division: Frequently Asked Questions. Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory. A3) What is a super-typhoon? What is a major hurricane ? What is an intense hurricane ?. Archived from the original on June 15, 2006. Retrieved January 5, 2017. {{cite book}}: |author2= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Stacy R. Stewart (November 28, 2001). Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Storm Allison (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  5. ^ Brian McNoldy (April 26, 2016). "'Erika' and 'Joaquin' will no longer be used as hurricane names in Atlantic". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  6. ^ Roger A. Pielke; Jose Rubiera; Christopher W. Landsea; Mario L. Fernández; Roberta Klein (August 1, 2003). "Hurricane Vulnerability in Latin America and The Caribbean: Normalized Damage and Loss Potentials" (PDF). Natural Hazards Review. 4 (3): 101–114. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)1527-6988(2003)4:3(101). ISSN 1527-6988. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 19, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  7. ^ a b c Miles B. Lawrence (July 23, 2001). Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Depression Two (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 2, 4. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Jack L. Beven II (November 20, 2001). Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Storm Barry (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 2, 6. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  9. ^ a b c d e f James L. Franklin (September 6, 2001). Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Storm Chantal (PDF) (Report). National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 2, 5, 6. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i Lixion A. Avila (October 3, 2001). Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Storm Dean (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 3, 4. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Richard J. Pasch; Daniel P. Brown (November 20, 2001). Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Erin (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 2, 4, 5. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Stacy R. Stewart (November 30, 2001). Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Felix (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 2, 4, 5. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g h Miles B. Lawrence; Eric S. Blake (April 12, 2002). Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Gabrielle (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 2, 4, 5. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  14. ^ a b c d Jack L. Beven II (October 24, 2001). Abbreviated Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Depression Nine (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. p. 1. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h i James L. Franklin (October 30, 2001). Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Humberto (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 2, 4, 5. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  16. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Lixion A. Avila (October 30, 2001). Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Iris (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 2, 4. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  17. ^ a b c d e Richard J. Pasch; Daniel P. Brown (November 30, 2001). Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Storm Jerry (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 3. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  18. ^ a b c d e f g h Stacy R. Stewart (April 17, 2002). Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Karen (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 3. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  19. ^ a b c Miles B. Lawrence (December 6, 2001). Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Storm Lorenzo (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 3. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  20. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Jack L. Beven II (January 23, 2002). Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Michelle (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 2, 6. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  21. ^ a b c d e James L. Franklin (November 14, 2001). Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Noel (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 3. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  22. ^ a b c d e f g h i Lixion A. Avila (December 17, 2001). Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Olga (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. pp. 1, 2, 4, 5. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
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