[2] Gale-force winds were reported in the Azores after Anna became extratropical. [38] Rain fell in several states along the East Coast of the United States and was generally beneficial. Later that day, it dissipated off the north coast of Dominican Republic near Luperón. [30], On August 11, a cold-core low was located south of Bermuda. 85-90% of the buildings between Fort Walton Beach and Panama City, FL (on the Gulf side of Highway 98) were severely damaged or destroyed. [37] After moving westward for three days, the system developed into a tropical depression about 860 mi (1,380 km) west-southwest of the southwestern-most Cape Verde Islands.

Observed Precipitation Accordingly, it was assigned the name Belle. In late July, a tropical wave emerged off the west coast of Africa. Outlooks Early the next day, the storm fell to tropical storm status. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclonesform in the Atlantic basin. Atmospheric conditions quickly became more ideal for intensification. [25], Threatening much of the East Coast of the United States, hurricane warnings were issued from Georgia to Maine. Early on October 27, Holly began accelerating northeastward ahead of a cold front. It includes their names, duration, peak strength, areas affected, damage, and death totals. [34] Salt accumulation along power lines in Rhode Island cut electricity to 8,000 residents on Aquidneck Island. Damage estimates reached at least $1 million. Formation of an eye accompanied quick intensification and Belle reached its peak the following day with winds of 120 mph (195 km/h). [18][19], The high winds knocked down trees and power lines across Long Island, New York, leaving roughly 170,000 residents without electricity. [21] President Ford later declared Nassau, Suffolk, and Rensselaer counties major disaster areas. The system turned east while over the north Atlantic and ultimately dissipated on August 15 to the south of Iceland. [11], Across the Eastern United States, the effects of Belle were less than anticipated. Awareness Weeks Damage and deaths include totals while the storm was extratropical, a wave, or a low, and all of the damage figures are in 1976 USD. Please Contact Us. [29], Owing to heavy rains that preceded the hurricane, widespread small stream flooding took place in New England,[1] particularly in Vermont where then-governor Thomas P. Salmon declared a state of emergency.

Beaches were destroyed and dunes were undermined. [3] Furthermore, three storms reached major hurricane status;[2] close to the 1950–2000 average of 2.3.

Hurricane-force gusts also affected portions of Connecticut, New York, and North Carolina. By the time Dottie made landfall in Charleston, South Carolina, early on August 21, it was barely of tropical storm intensity. The highest rain totals occurred just east of the track of the center of the storm. An estimated 500,000 people evacuated coastal areas accordingly. [2][4] The hurricane subsequently turned north and accelerated, skirting the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Weather Radio At least 150 buildings were destroyed or un-repairable, 75 motel foundations were destroyed and 400 other buildings were damaged in that area. [7] Minor damage took place in Maryland. 30-70 feet of sand dune width was eroded during Eloise. [20] The storm left about 15,000 people without electricity in Broward County, though most outages were restored quickly. The depression drifted east and northeastward over the next day, before beginning to accelerate on August 19. The depression moved north-northwestward and strengthened into Tropical Storm Holly about 24 hours later.

[37], Frances almost immediately began weakening thereafter, falling to Category 2 intensity by midday on September 1. Local Data The depression moved north-northwestward, before turning northeastward on the following day. [3] Late on August 9, the hurricane passed within 60 mi (95 km) of Hatteras Island, North Carolina. [2] The hurricane then accelerated due to an approaching cold front, before merging with the front about 475 mi (765 km) east of Newfoundland at 12:00 UTC on August 24.