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Hurricane Florence formed on [[September 20]] and moved northward. At its peak intensity it had winds of <span style="white-space:nowrap">105 mph (166 km/h)</span>, making it the storm with the highest winds. It turned moving north-east and dissipated on [[September 24]]. |
Hurricane Florence formed on [[September 20]] and moved northward. At its peak intensity it had winds of <span style="white-space:nowrap">105 mph (166 km/h)</span>, making it the storm with the highest winds. It turned moving north-east and dissipated on [[September 24]]. It's remnants brought rain to [[California]]. |
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Revision as of 13:25, 25 August 2008
| 1977 Pacific hurricane season | |
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 Season summary map | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | May 26, 1977 |
| Last system dissipated | October 23, 1977 |
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Florence |
| • Maximum winds | 105 mph (165 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total depressions | 17 |
| Total storms | 8 |
| Hurricanes | 4 |
| Total fatalities | Unknown |
| Total damage | $25 million (1977 USD) |
The 1977 Pacific hurricane season officially started May 15, 1977 in the eastern Pacific, and June 1, 1977 in the central Pacific, and lasted until November 30, 1977. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northeastern Pacific Ocean.
This season was the most inactive in known history. Only eight tropical storms formed, and four hurricanes. Zero major hurricanes formed; the next time this happened would be the 2003 season. In addition, there was just one storm in each of May, June, July, August, and October, which is also low; the other three storms were in September. Activity in the central Pacific was zero, as no storms formed there nor moved in from the east.
The low seasonal activity also occurred in the Atlantic hurricane season and in the typhoon season of the western Pacific. This was a worldwide trend; various factors inhibited tropical cyclone development throughout the northern hemisphere, resulting in a record low level of tropical cyclones worldwide.
Storms
Tropical Storm Ava
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | May 26 – May 30 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 65 mph (100 km/h) (1-min); |
Tropical Storm Ava formed on May 26 and moved northward. At its peak intensity it had winds of 65 mph (101 km/h) and lowest pressure of 997mb. It continued moving north and dissipated on May 30.
Tropical Cyclone Two
This depression existed from May 30 until June 1.[1]
Tropical Cyclone Three
This depression existed from June 9 until June 11.[1]
Tropical Storm Bernice
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | June 25 – June 28 |
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| Peak intensity | 40 mph (65 km/h) (1-min); |
Tropical Storm Bernice formed on June 25 and moved northwest-ward. At its peak intensity it had winds of 40 mph (64 km/h). It continued moving north-west and dissipated on June 28.
Hurricane Claudia
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | July 3 – July 7 |
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| Peak intensity | 90 mph (150 km/h) (1-min); |
Hurricane Claudia formed on July 3 and moved westward. At its peak intensity it had winds of 90 mph (148 km/h). It continued moving north-west and dissipated July 7.
Tropical Cyclone Six
This depression existed from July 8 until July 9.[1]
Tropical Cyclone Seven
This depression existed from July 9 until July 10.[1]
Tropical Cyclone Eight
This depression existed on July 25.[1]
Tropical Cyclone Nine
This depression existed from August 1 until August 2.[1]
Hurricane Doreen
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | August 13 – August 18 |
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| Peak intensity | 75 mph (120 km/h) (1-min); 979 mbar (hPa) |
Hurricane Doreen formed on August 13 and moved northward. At its peak intensity it had winds of 75 mph (121 km/h) and lowest pressure of 979mb, making it the lowest measured pressure of the season. It paralleled Mexico, moving north. It brushed the extreme west of Mexico and dissipated before reaching California on the August 18. The remnants of the hurricane did bring heavy rain to California, however. The highest amount reported was 7.45 inches at Mount San Jacinto in southern California.[2] In desert areas in the southwestern part of the state, rains destroyed 325 homes and businesses and caused the evacuation of several people. Parts of the recently-repaired Interstate 8 were destroyed again, and two of the lanes of Interstate 25 were washed out. In San Diego and Imperial County, the total damage to agricultural interests was $25 million (1977 USD).
Tropical Cyclone Eleven
The remains of Atlantic Hurricane Anita entered the Pacific Ocean September 3 as a tropical depression. Anita lasted for one day before dissipating.
Tropical Storm Emily
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | September 13 – September 14 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 40 mph (65 km/h) (1-min); |
Tropical Storm Emily formed on September 13 and moved northwest-ward. At its peak intensity it had winds of 40 mph (64 km/h). It continued moving north-west and dissipated on September 14.
Tropical Cyclone Thirteen
This depression existed from September 19 until September 23.[1]
Hurricane Florence
| Category 2 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | September 20 – September 24 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 105 mph (165 km/h) (1-min); |
Hurricane Florence formed on September 20 and moved northward. At its peak intensity it had winds of 105 mph (166 km/h), making it the storm with the highest winds. It turned moving north-east and dissipated on September 24. It's remnants brought rain to California.
Tropical Storm Glenda
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | September 24 – September 27 |
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| Peak intensity | 45 mph (75 km/h) (1-min); |
Tropical Storm Glenda formed on September 24 and moved northwestward. At its peak intensity it had winds of 40 mph (64 km/h). It continued moving north-northwest and dissipated on the September 27.
Hurricane Heather
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | October 4 – October 7 |
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| Peak intensity | 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min); |
Hurricane Heather formed on October 4 and moved northward. At its peak intensity it had winds of 85 mph (138 km/h). It turned moving north-northeast and dissipated on October 7. The remnants of Heather continued moving in that direction, and brought rain to Arizona. Up to 14 inches fell in the mountains of southeast Arizona.[3]
Tropical Cyclone Seventeen
This depression existed from October 22 until October 23.[1]
1977 Storm names
This is the same list used in the 1973 season. This is also the last time that this list was used, as modern naming began in 1978. This is therefore the final Pacific hurricane season to have lists with only female names.
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The central Pacific used names and numbers from the western Pacific's typhoon list. No names were required.
See also
- List of tropical cyclones
- 1977 Atlantic hurricane season
- 1977 Pacific typhoon season
- 1976-77 Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone season
- 1977-78 Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone season
- Pre-1980 North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Eastern North Pacific Tropical Cyclones of 1977
- ^ Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. Hurricane Doreen. Retrieved on 2007-02-28.
- ^ Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. Hurricane Heather. Retrieved on 2007-02-28.