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| Here you can see all stormtracks since 1851 for Ambergris Caye. In the climatology section there is also a weekly analysis of the data which shows when the real peak of hurricane season is for Ambergris Caye and a five-year analysis to find out if more storms have passed close by Ambergris Caye recently.
http://stormcarib.com/climatology/MZAC_all_isl.htm |
The winds of your garden variety hurricane are generally not the source of dangerous damage to modern construction. Blowing debris, tree limbs, and such can be a problem, but they're not life-threatening. The "art deco" rounded-corner architecture of Miami was adopted largely because winds tend to get funneled and intensified in municipal concrete canyons, and vortices that can form on sharp corners can actually pull a building down. But in New Orleans, where I lived for 26 years, hurricanes with winds under 100 knots, sufficient to close the schools and workplaces, were considered a great opportunity to catch up on your sunbathing and take outdoor showers -- hurricane rain is pretty warm except near the eye.
The wind danger from hurricanes is from spinoff tornadoes, which are most common in the northeast and, second, the southwest quadrants in our latitudes. Those are rather like lightning -- hit you, or don't, low probability of the former, but if it happens, you just get very impressed.
Of course, a monster like Mitch, sporting tornado-force winds in the main body of the hurricane, is something to be far away from and not fool with. Personally, when a storm with wind forces much over 100 knots aims its center at me, I start thinking Rocky Mountain vacation and boogie. If one with big strong winds is passing anywhere close, I boogie sooner.
| Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Scale | |
|---|---|
| Category | Wind speeds |
| Five | 70 m/s 137 kts 157 mph 252 km/h |
| Four | 58-70 m/s 113–136 kts 130–156 mph 209–251 km/h |
| Three | 50-58 m/s 96–112 kts 111–129 mph 178–208 km/h |
| Two | 43-49 m/s 83–95 kts 96–110 mph 154–177 km/h |
| One | 33-42 m/s 64–82 kts 74–95 mph 119–153 km/h |
| Additional classifications | |
| Tropical storm |
18-32 m/s 35–63 kts 39–73 mph 63–118 km/h |
| Tropical depression |
<17 m/s <34 kts <38 mph <62 km/h |
Down here a couple of cat jumps above sea level, rain's no problem because to make the water rise the clouds have to fill up the ocean. On the mainland, runoff from the hills can put the surf up pretty well in the river flood plains, but once the rivers are out of their banks, they have to spread out very widely and can't come up much more. Wet feet, drinking water, and snake etiquette are your major problems.
The real problem on a coastline or island is waves and storm tides. These have two factors. One is the surface wave action, just the water blown by the storm winds. Waves can bash down anything they don't lift up and carry away. The other is tides, and storm tides have two general causes. One is the cumulative effect of all that wind pushing all that water in a particular direction for a long time. If it pushes it toward land, it has to pile up when it hits the coastal incline along the shore. Up the ramp and over she goes. The other becomes important if the eye is nearby. The low pressure area that defines a hurricane acts somewhat like a straw in operation in a malted milk shake. It elevates the surface of the liquid involved. It makes a local hill of water. When that's being heaved around, of course the tides are higher. Add such solar and lunar effects as may be happening simultaneously, and, if they're generating high tides when your storm is nearby, sea level is up several feet anyway, sometimes in hefty double digits.
Add all this together and our protection by the reef, in fact anyone's protection by any seawall artificial or natural, can be partially overwhelmed. Our reef saves us from utter devastation in big storms and, unlike practically any artificial arrangement, it isn't going to be undercut and washed away. Most of the wave force slams into it and goes straight up in the air. Sixty feet or more sometimes. Quite a sight. But if the tides are high, the tops of the waves come over -- the reef is invisible, submerged, and, wind-driven in the shallow pan of the lagoon, waves give the windward shoreline a considerable pounding. The result is adios to the piers and anything built on them and damage to construction on the beachfront. Mitch never got closer than about 200 miles away, but was such a monster it generated waves that did that much. Hattie, a long time ago, passing virtually over San Pedro, put water over the surface of the island in most places, with waves on top. Still, there were no Hattie deaths in San Pedro, as far as I know. Most of the people rode it out: warning was not that early, and evacuation would have been mostly by sailboat. No, thanks.
On this island, we're in a position hurricanes tend to miss and bypass. When people ask me whether I worry about hurricanes, I point out I moved here from New Orleans -- old Ground Zero, the Catcher's Mitt. And so, the reef provides adequate and very much appreciated protection most storm seasons. With sparse insurance facilities, people build expensive things here, get away with it, and expect to continue doing so indefinitely, or at least long enough to recover investments.
All together now, boats and hurricanes. The old island expedient is probably the best. For a moderate blow, take your boat around on the back side and anchor it. For a heavier one, find a good mangrove thicket and ram your boat up in there as far as you can. Then tie it off with long, emphasis LONG, strong lines. The mangrove is going to bend around a lot and break up wind and wave action. But you want your lines long because in case of a high tide, your boat is going to ride up. You do want to tie off to the strong trunks of the mangroves, not the flimsy upper branches, but you don't want the bow of your boat pointing down into the wind and waves, do you? The fellow with the houseboat, a Cajun and therefore experienced waterman immigrant, planned to ride out Mitch just so, if it came closer. People with bigger or deeper-draft boats often scurry for mainland havens, but the mangrove expedient is probably better. With development, though, mangrove is not as plentiful as it used to be. You want to pick your spot before the time comes, and then crank up and move quickly enough to get there first.
Which leads to the most important hurricane thing I can think of: early evacuation. Far too many people tend to wait and see before bugging out, and then all want to go in the final hours. I think it's a plot to drown husbands and brothers. The reason is, if the planes, boats, etc. whereby one can evacuate are all full on the last haul, the women and children are going and the men are going to stay and gargle. Ambergris Caye got caught about 2,000 bug-outs short when planes and boats couldn't do it any more, despite literally heroic work by aviators and boat pilots. Those who stayed were just lucky Mitch didn't come any closer than it did. Since then, preparation programs have been much improved. It may be many years before such a situation presents itself again, or it could happen this year. But I sincerely hope it's been established the women and children are going to get out of here early in the "wait and see" period to make room for the men on the last floats and flights out.
But, then, we rarely have forest fires or earthquakes and other California delights. Our rare tornadoes are waterspouts, which have a curious custom of lifting up and hopping over land -- why, I don't know, but it's quite reliable, I've seen it. So if you come here, afloat or ashore, you're probably taking a step up in overall safety. Besides, in contrast to forest fires and earthquakes, the approach or aftermath of a storm brings world class fishing! Trophies off the dock, if the dock's still there! Those big waterdwelling professionals think that reef is just the ticket!
by John Lankford
NOW LET US JOIN THOSE WEATHERING A HURRICANE, (not a storm).
The heavy gusts of wind, begin to blow and you can hear HEAVY THUDS against the house.
Then the screeching of zink roofing, trying to snatch away from the roof.
But also the doors and windows begin to cry and groan.
BUT UNFORTUNATE are those inside a house, if a window brakes. The gust of air inflates the house to destruction.
Never venture outside the house, when the winds are blowing, Zink Roofings are flyng like a butcher's knife.
Lumber beams are shooting like deadly missiles.
Flying objects like coconuts and garbage are like sling shots.
THEN BE CAREFUL OF SILENT KILLERS.
THEN THE AFTER THE STORM.
(1) - Assessing the damage, IF YOU STILL A HOUSE LEFT.
(2) - Searching for the basic necessities, WATER and FOOD.
(3) - Protection against infectious germs and viruses.
(4) - Cleaning the yards of that stinking MUD and Garbage.
IT BECOMES A NEW LIVING -
NO Water and Electricity for weeks. - Telephone lines to be restored.- Streets being cleaned. - Normal living has to wait.
( AND THE DRATTED HURRICANE GONE )
by Hector Silva
Historically, 90 percent of all hurricane casualties have occurred from
drowning and 10 percent from other causes. Therefore, it is imperative that
all persons should evacuate cayes, beaches and other locations which may be
swept by high tides or storm waves. Evacuate to a recommended place of
refuge.
Remember that the highest tide occurs during the second half of the storm
and that the rise of the water may take place very rapidly immediately
following the eye of the storm or the time of the lowest barometric
pressure. If your only passage to high ground is over a road subject to
flooding, leave early. Do not run the risk of being marooned or having to
evacuate at the height of the storm amid flying debris.
Note: Pets are not allowed at shelters, you need to make your own arrangements for the safety of your pets.
Pet owners are
responsible for disaster planning for their pet. If you plan to evacuate,
plan for your pet as well. Take your pet Survival Kit if you go to friends,
relatives or a hotel. Shelters cannot accept pets. So if you plan to go to a
public shelter, make the required provisions for your pet/s.
After the storm has passed, be careful in allowing your pet outdoors.
Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and your pet could easily be
confused and become lost. Downed power lines, and animals and insects
brought in with high water, could present real dangers to your pet. Take
care not to allow your pet to consume food or water which may have become
contaminated.
Assemble
supplies you might need in an evacuation. Store them in an easy-to-carry
container such as a backpack or duffle bag.
Include:
The first point is to stay with friends or relatives whose homes are strong enough. If you must, then you may go to a public shelter. Learn where your shelters are located.
When a Hurricane or Storm Warning is issued, the cyclone is expected to strike within 24 hours, and you must plan to leave if you are in a vulnerable area or your home cannot withstand the winds.
Before Evacuating:
Leave as early as possible
It is advised that you begin evacuation procedures before an evacuation
order is given. This will allow you more time to calmly get to a home of a friend or relative that is not in
a vulnerable area. Please remember to take with you an emergency suitcase (see list) of
essential hurricane supplies, such as identification and prescription medicine.
Shelters will not open until an evacuation order is given. Space in public
shelters is limited.
Pack an Emergency Suitcase to Take to a Shelter
The suitcase or bag should be light enough to carry to a shelter and it should include the following items:
For further information contact NEMO or your District Emergency Organization.
Activities of the District Emergency Coordinator
Official Hurricane Shelters
Tropical Depression
A tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained wind speed is 38 mph or less ( less than 33 kt or 17 m/s). Depressions have a closed circulation.
Tropical Storm
A tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained wind speed ranges from 39 mph (34 kt or 18 m/s) to 73 mph (63 kt or 33 m/s). The convection in tropical storms is usually more concentrated near the center with outer rainfall organizing into distinct bands.
Hurricane
When winds in a tropical cyclone equal or exceed 74 mph (64 kt or 34 m/s) it is called a hurricane. Hurricanes are further designated by categories on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Hurricanes in categories 3, 4, 5 are known as Major Hurricanes or Intense Hurricanes.
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale:
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a 1-5 rating based on the hurricane's present intensity. This is used to give an estimate of the potential property damage and flooding expected along the coast from a hurricane landfall. Wind speed is the determining factor in the scale, as storm surge values are highly dependent on the slope of the continental shelf in the landfall region. Note that all winds are using the U.S. 1-minute average.
Category One Hurricane:
Winds 74-95 mph (64-82 kt or 119-153 km/hr). Barometric Pressure Above 980 mb (Above 28.94 in) Storm surge generally 4-5 ft above normal. No real damage to building structures. Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Some damage to poorly constructed signs. Also, some coastal road flooding and minor pier damage.
Category Two Hurricane:
Winds 96-110 mph (83-95 kt or 154-177 km/hr). Barometric Pressure 965-980 mb (28.50-28.94 in) Storm surge generally 6-8 feet above normal. Some roofing material, door, and window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some trees blown down. Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly constructed signs, and piers. Coastal and low-lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. Small craft in unprotected anchorages break moorings.
Category Three Hurricane:
Winds 111-130 mph (96-113 kt or 178-209 km/hr). Barometric Pressure 945-965 mb (27.91-28.50 in) Storm surge generally 9-12 ft above normal. Some structural damage to small residences and utility buildings with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Damage to shrubbery and trees with foliage blown off trees and large trees blown down. Mobile homes and poorly constructed signs are destroyed. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the center of the hurricane. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger structures damaged by battering from floating debris. Terrain continuously lower than 5 ft above mean sea level may be flooded inland 8 miles (13 km) or more. Evacuation of low-lying residences with several blocks of the shoreline may be required.
Category Four Hurricane:
Winds 131-155 mph (114-135 kt or 210-249 km/hr). Barometric Pressure 920-945 mb (27.17-27.91 in) Storm surge generally 13-18 ft above normal. More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees, and all signs are blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to doors and windows. Low-lying escape routes may be cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the center of the hurricane. Major damage to lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain lower than 10 ft above sea level may be flooded requiring massive evacuation of residential areas as far inland as 6 miles (10 km).
Category Five Hurricane:
Winds greater than 155 mph (greater than 135 kt or 249 km/hr). Barometric Pressure Below 920 mb (Below 27.17 in) Storm surge generally greater than 18 ft above normal. Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Severe and extensive window and door damage. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the center of the hurricane. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 ft above sea level and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 5-10 miles (8-16 km) of the shoreline may be required.
Hurricane Tracking Map for Belize + Flag system for warnings
1945 - 2 un-named
1950 - 1953 None
1954 - Gilda (T)
1955 - 1959 none
1960 - Abby (TS)
1961 - Anna (H), Hattie (H)
1962 - 1968 none
1969 - Francelia (H) Barely touching the southern tip of Belize
1970 - none
1971 - Chloe (T), Edith (H), Laura (T)
1972 - 1973 None
1974 - Fifi (H), Carmen (H) Barely touching the northern Tip of Belize
1975 - 1976 None
1977 - Freida (T)
1978 - Greta (H)
1979 None
1980 - Hermine (T)
1981 - 1992 None
1993 - Gert (T)
1994 - 1999 None
2000 - Keith (H)
2001 - Iris (H), Chantal (T) Barely touching the northern tip of Belize
2005 - Emily (T), Wilma (T)'
2010 - Richard (H)
Hurricanes with direct impact since 1951
1961 = 2
1971 = 1
1974 = 1
1978 = 1
2000 = 1
2001 = 1
2010 = 1
Click here for information on hurricanes in the Belize area from the mid 1700's to the mid 1850's.
Tropical Storm to Hurricane ratio: TS=27, 55.10% H=22, 44.89%
Longest gap between storms: 9 years 1906-1916
How often this area gets affected? Brushed or hit every 2.86 years
Average years between direct hurricane hits. (Hurricane force winds for a few hours): (21h) once every 6.67 years
Average MPH of hurricane hits. (based on advisories sustained winds, not gusts): 102mph
Statistically when this area should be affected next: Before the end of 2014
Last affected by: 2011 Aug 20th Tropical storm Harvey hits south of Belize City with 65mph winds.
1892 Oct 12th 95mph from the ESE
1893 July 6th 90mph from the S.E north part of country
1906 Oct 13th, 80mph from the SSE
1918 Aug 26th 80mph from the east
1931 Sept 10th a hurricane with 125mph just north of Belize city 132mph for 10 min 1,500 killed.
1933 Sept 12th, 80mph very north tip of country from the SSE
1934 June 8th, 80mph mainly offshore islands affected from the south
1941 Sept 28th,85mph from the ESE south part of country
1942 Nov 8th, 95mph north part of country from the east
1945 Oct 4th,85mph from the east
1955 Major Hurricane Janet levels the area Sept 27th , Corozal Town destroyed with 160mph winds (914mb). Belize damage shot Hurricane hunter aircraft Snowcloud Five lost & never found.
1960 July 15th ,75mph winds Hurricane Abby from the east south part of country
1961 July 24th Hurricane Anna 80mph moving west
1961 Oct 31st, Hurricane Hattie hits just south with 27.17 press 150mph winds with gusts to 200mph an 13ft storm surge kills 275 as 75% of area is destroyed
1969 Hurricane Francelia hits southern Belize with 90mph winds on sept 4th from the east.
1974 Sept 2nd Hurricane Carmen hits the north part of country with 125mph winds from the east
1974 Sept 19th, Hurricane Fifi 105mph ,85 to 100kt winds reported here,tides 10 to 12 ft.
1978 Sept 19th Hurricane Greta a cat borderline cat 3 115mph from the ESE.
Oct 1st, 2000 Hurricane Keith hit the areas of Belize city & North.Sat just offshore as a cat 4 135mph winds,then slowly moved S.W nearing Belize city with 75mph winds. Heavy damage on offshore islands & heavy flooding as 2 ft of water was standing in belize city.Chetumal Bay emptied out due to strong north winds.
Oct 8th 2001, Hurricane Iris hits southern Belize with 145mph winds causing major damage as nearly 95% of buildings were heavily damaged. A 14 ft storm surge was reported & 31 killed as 20 of those were people on a dive boat.This was a very small hurricane with hurricane force winds extending out around 20 miles from the center. Total damage estimated at 66 million.
2010 Oct 24th Hurricane Richard comes ashore just south of Belize City as a cat 1 with 90mph winds. Flooding in many homes in Belize City but no deaths.
Sheeeet! So, where is Hurricane FIFI in all that data? I lost three boats, only one was left, plus Caye Caulker town lost its beach, about a 100 feet of it, plus sand to a depth of 4 feet. Of what use is incomplete data, you get errnoneous conclusions.
I know why! There was no wind damage. But we got 14 foot waves, ( tsunami type ) hitting under our house, about 90 feet from the water edge then normal. My boats disappeared. The kids grandfather, Valentine Alamina lost his general grocery store and house, all the piers and docks out front disappeared. The government is building back the beach now, we lost in Hattie and Fifi. Thats a long time to wait, especially when desk bound bureaucrats don´t consider what they don´t see as important. The town of Caye Caulker finished losing over a 100 feet of beach and right of way, plus beach street, plus to a depth of about four feet of sand. It would help each year pre HURRICANE SEASON if they went and took photographs of the inhabited islands, so they have before and after pictures to compare waterlines, damage and buildings.
I never could get anybody in the Belize government to recognize that Hurricane Fifi was disastrous to us on the island. They didn´t care. The EYE passed southward a 180 miles away, but we got the hurricane surge and tsunami effect on the islands.
Hurricanes (by whatever name) are by far most common in the Pacific Ocean, with the western Pacific being most active. In some years, the Philippines are struck by more than 20 tropical storms and typhoons. The term applied to various storms depends on their location. Only one hurricane force storm has ever occurred in the South Atlantic - Hurricane "Catarina" in 2004.
Below is a map showing where each tropical cyclone has tracked between 1851 and 2007... use our Interactive Tracker to plot the storms on top of road and aerial maps.
When hurricanes strike is also determined by location. Below is a brief description of each basin's "hurricane season." More information can be obtained from the NOAA Hurricane FAQ.
ATLANTIC: Hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from June 1 to November 30. Storms outside of these dates are not unheard of. As you can see from the graph, based on the average of 150 years of storms, activity ramps up in August, and peaks once in early September, then again in October. More statistics are available here. Persons traveling to areas near the Atlantic Basin should exercise caution during the entire Hurricane Season.
EASTERN PACIFIC: The Eastern Pacific basin's hurricane season is from May 15th to November 30th, peaking in late August or early September.
WESTERN PACIFIC: The Western Pacific basin's hurricane season is mostly from July 1 to November 30, peaking in late August or early September, though storms can occur year-round.
SOUTH PACIFIC: The South Pacific basin's hurricane season is from October 15 to May 15, reaching a peak in late February or early March.
INDIAN OCEAN: The Indian basin's hurricane season is from April 1 to December 31 for the northern Indian Ocean, and from October 15 to May 31 in the southern region.
Cross-Section of a Hurricane
1. Outflow
The high level clouds moving clockwise out away from the hurricane at heights of over 35,000 feet. These clouds are indicative of air spreading out over the top of the storm, which is essential to its development.
2. Feeder Bands
These are squally bands of showers characterized by strong gusty winds and heavy rains. These bands become more pronounced as the storm intensifies, and are fed by the warm ocean.
3. The Eyewall
A band of clouds, strong winds and heavy rains surrounding the eye of the storm. At the eyewall, there is rapid movement of air toward the center and upward into the cloud.
4. The Eye
What goes up must come down, so with the violent rising air converging toward the storm center at the eye, sinking air develops within. This air dries out, creating the clear, calm eye. Winds are very light here since the focus of convergence and hence strong winds are in the eyewall.
The Storm Surge
Low pressure in the hurricane can act as a plunger, slightly pulling up the water level. However, the components that contribute to the greatest storm surge affect are the winds blowing to the left side of the storm and the topography of the land as the storm makes land fall. The strongest surge comes ashore just to the right of the eye, where the fierce hurricane winds are blowing toward land. Winds on the left side of the storm might actually cause the water level to run slightly lower than normal. Higher water level allows waves to strike farther inland, causing massive property damage.
NAMED TROPICAL CYCLONES WHICH CAME WITHIN 100 MILES
OF BELIZE CITY OR HAD SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS ON BELIZE
COUNT
|
NAME
|
DATE
|
DISTANCE
|
CATEGORY
|
INTENSITY
AT
LANDFALL
|
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT
|
1
|
NOT NAMED
|
1889-09-17
|
33
|
H.Cat.2
|
85
|
-
|
2
|
NOT NAMED
|
1892-10-12
|
8
|
H.Cat.1
|
75
|
-
|
3
|
NOT NAMED
|
1893-07-07
|
24
|
T.S.
|
35
|
-
|
4
|
NOT NAMED
|
1898-09-16
|
40
|
T.S.
|
50
|
-
|
5
|
NOT NAMED
|
1898-11-03
|
43
|
T.S.
|
50
|
-
|
6
|
NOT NAMED
|
1900-10-08
|
86
|
T.S.
|
40
|
-
|
7
|
NOT NAMED
|
1902-06-20
|
38
|
T.S.
|
40
|
-
|
8
|
NOT NAMED
|
1916-09-02
|
50
|
H.Cat.1
|
65
|
-
|
9
|
NOT NAMED
|
1916-10-15
|
87
|
H.Cat.2
|
85
|
-
|
10
|
NOT NAMED
|
1918-08-26
|
50
|
T.S.
|
55
|
-
|
11
|
NOT NAMED
|
1921-06-17
|
30
|
T.S.
|
35
|
-
|
12
|
NOT NAMED
|
1922-06-13
|
100
|
T.S.
|
35
|
-
|
13
|
NOT NAMED
|
1924-06-18
|
35
|
T.S.
|
35
|
-
|
14
|
NOT NAMED
|
1931-07-12
|
51
|
T.S.
|
40
|
-
|
15
|
NOT NAMED
|
1931-08-16
|
30
|
T.S.
|
40
|
-
|
16
|
NOT NAMED
|
1931-09-10
|
18
|
H.Cat.3
|
110
|
-
|
17
|
NOT NAMED
|
1931-09-14
|
72
|
T.S.
|
60
|
-
|
18
|
NOT NAMED
|
1932-10-01
|
26
|
T.S.
|
40
|
-
|
19
|
NOT NAMED
|
1932-10-10
|
21
|
T.S.
|
40
|
-
|
20
|
NOT NAMED
|
1933-09-12
|
44
|
H. Cat.1
|
65
|
-
|
21
|
NOT NAMED
|
1933-09-30
|
45
|
T.S.
|
35
|
-
|
22
|
NOT NAMED
|
1934-06-05
|
12
|
T.S.
|
40
|
-
|
23
|
NOT NAMED
|
1936-06-12
|
70
|
T.S.
|
35
|
-
|
24
|
NOT NAMED
|
1938-10-11
|
13
|
T.S.
|
40
|
-
|
25
|
NOT NAMED
|
1939-06-12
|
13
|
T.S.
|
35
|
-
|
26
|
NOT NAMED
|
1940-09-21
|
32
|
T.S.
|
40
|
-
|
27
|
NOT NAMED
|
1941-09-28
|
84
|
H.Cat.1
|
80
|
-
|
28
|
NOT NAMED
|
1942-09-22
|
17
|
T.S.
|
35
|
-
|
29
|
NOT NAMED
|
1942-11-09
|
29
|
H.Cat.2
|
85
|
-
|
30
|
NOT NAMED
|
1943-10-22
|
48
|
T.S.
|
40
|
-
|
31
|
NOT NAMED
|
1945-08-31
|
24
|
T.S
|
35
|
-
|
32
|
NOT NAMED
|
1945-10-04
|
66
|
H.Cat.1
|
70
|
-
|
33
|
NOT NAMED
|
1946-10-05
|
65
|
T.S.
|
35
|
-
|
34
|
GILDA
|
1954-09-27
|
44
|
T.S.
|
60
|
-
|
35
|
JANET
|
1955-09-28
|
60
|
H. Cat.5
|
165
|
-
|
36
|
ABBY
|
1960-07-15
|
64
|
H. Cat.1
|
65
|
-
|
37
|
ANNA
|
1961-07-24
|
54
|
H. Cat.1
|
70
|
-
|
38
|
HATTIE
|
1961-10-31
|
19
|
H. Cat.4
|
140
|
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|
39
|
FRANCELIA
|
1969-09-03
|
74
|
H. Cat.2
|
85
|
-
|
40
|
EDITH
|
1971-09-11
|
26
|
T.S.
|
60
|
-
|
41
|
LAURA
|
1971-11-20
|
34
|
T.S.
|
60
|
-
|
42
|
CARMEN
|
1974-09-02
|
68
|
H. Cat.3
|
120
|
-
|
43
|
FIFI
|
1974-09-19
|
72
|
H. Cat.2
|
90
|
|
44
|
GRETA
|
1978-09-19
|
30
|
H. Cat.2
|
95
|
|
45
|
HERMINE
|
1980-09-22
|
29
|
T.S.
|
60
|
|
46
|
GERT
|
1993-09-18
|
13
|
T.S.
|
35
|
|
47
|
KYLE
|
1996-10-12
|
67
|
T.S.
|
45
|
|
48
|
MITCH
|
1998-10-27
|
*150 |
H. Cat.5
|
155
|
|
49
|
KEITH
|
2000-10-01
|
35
|
H.Cat.3
|
120
|
|
50
|
CHANTAL
|
2001-08-21
|
70
|
T.S.
|
60
|
News 1
News 2
|
51
|
IRIS
|
2001-10-09
|
80
|
H. Cat.4
|
145
|
News 1
News 2
News 3
News 4
News 5
|
52
|
DEAN
|
2007-08-21
|
85
|
H. Cat 5
|
165
|
News 1
News 2
News 3
News 4
|
53
|
ARTHUR
|
2008-05-31
|
35
|
TS
|
40
|
News 1
News 2
NEWS 3
News 4
News 5
|
| 54 | ALEX | 2010 | TS | 60 | News 1 | |
| 55 | KARL | 2010 | TS | |||
| 56 | MATTHEW | 2010 | TS | |||
| 56 | RICHARD | 2010 | TH. Cat 1 |
H= Hurricane
TS= Tropical Storm
Cat= Category on Saffir-Simpson Scale
Here is a very interesting 31mb (large download) PDF about Hurricane Hattie. There is a very interesting section on Ray Auxillou controlling Caye Caulker after Hurricane Hattie, Starts on Page 65 of the pdf file. CLICK HERE for the 31mb download.
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