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= = Storms = =
= = = Tropical Depression One = = =
A tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa on May 23 and tracked westward across the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea . The system had entered into the Gulf of Mexico on June 6 . Another tropical wave merged with the system on June 7 and developed into a low pressure area in the Gulf of Mexico . Later that day , the National Hurricane Center began classifying the system as Tropical Depression One . Though the depression was predicted to intensify into a tropical storm , strong wind shear produced by an upper @-@ anticyclone prevented significant strengthening .
The depression tracked slowly and erratically through the Gulf of Mexico . By late on June 8 , a reconnaissance plane flight indicated that the depression had degenerated into a low pressure area . The remnants of the depression produced gusty winds and light to moderate rainfall along the Gulf Coast of Mexico ; some areas in the state of Tamaulipas reported precipitation amounts as high as 7 @.@ 18 inches ( 182 mm ) . In addition , heavy precipitation was reported in south @-@ central Texas .
= = = Tropical Depression Two = = =
A tropical wave emerged off the coast of Africa and quickly developed into Tropical Depression Two on June 23 . Although it was well @-@ organized , the National Hurricane Center did not initiate advisories on the depression until 1500 UTC on June 24 , since it operationally appeared that a surface circulation did not exist until then . However , the depression was less organized after the National Hurricane Center began advisories . Having formed at 19 @.@ 8 ° W , it was one of the easternmost developing tropical cyclones in the month of June , even further east than Tropical Storm Ana in 1979 and Tropical Depression Two in 2003 . Though light wind shear and marginally warm sea surface temperatures were in the path of the depression , no significant intensification occurred as it tracked generally westward . The depression began encountering a stable air mass , and degenerated back into a tropical wave on June 25 .
= = = Hurricane Alberto = = =
A well @-@ developed tropical wave was observed in satellite imagery over central Africa on July 30 . The system tracked westward and emerged into the Atlantic Ocean on August 3 . Thereafter , the system rapidly organized , and developed into Tropical Depression Three at 1800 UTC that day . The depression moved west @-@ northwestward and strengthened into Tropical Storm Alberto early on August 4 . While briefly turning westward on August 6 , Alberto reached hurricane status . It tracked west @-@ northwestward , and by early the following day , the storm reached an initial peak with winds of 90 mph ( 150 km / h ) . Shortly thereafter , Alberto re @-@ curved northwestward . Wind shear then increased , which caused Alberto to weaken to a tropical storm on August 9 . However , it quickly re @-@ strengthened , and early on August 10 , Alberto was upgraded to a hurricane again . Due to a break in a subtropical ridge , Alberto gradually curved northward and north @-@ northeastward between August 11 and August 12 . While turning northeastward , Alberto strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane , becoming the first major hurricane of the season . By 1200 UTC on August 12 , Alberto attained its peak intensity with winds of 125 mph ( 205 km / h ) .
Increasing upper @-@ level westerlies caused Alberto to weaken as it moved east @-@ northeastward , with the cyclone losing most of its convection . Early on August 14 , Alberto was downgraded to a tropical storm . A westerly trough that had been guiding Alberto outran the storm , and strong ridging developed to the north and west . As a result , Alberto turned southward on August 15 , southwestward on August 16 , and then to the west on August 17 . While curving northwestward and then northward , Alberto began to re @-@ strengthen , and was upgraded to a hurricane for the third occasion on August 18 . Alberto reached a third peak intensity as a Category 2 hurricane with winds of 105 mph ( 205 km / h ) on August 20 . After weakening back to a Category 1 hurricane , Alberto had completed a cyclonic loop , which it had started on August 13 . Due to decreasing ocean temperatures , Alberto was again downgraded to a tropical storm on August 23 as it accelerated northeastward . Six hours later , Alberto transitioned into an extratropical cyclone while centered about 780 miles ( 1 @,@ 260 km ) south @-@ southwest of Reykjavík , Iceland .
= = = Tropical Depression Four = = =
An area of low pressure detached from a frontal zone on August 4 and moved southwestward . After developing a minimal amount of deep convection , an Air Force Reserve Command reconnaissance aircraft found a well @-@ defined low level circulation on August 8 . The depression then moved westward without intensifying for two days . On August 10 , the depression was about 80 miles ( 130 km ) east of Cape Canaveral , Florida when it abruptly turned northeastward in advance of a deep @-@ layer trough over the eastern United States . After minimal strengthening , the depression dissipated to the north of the Bahamas on August 11 . While a tropical cyclone , a reconnaissance flight reported winds of 56 mph ( 91 km / h ) at 1 @,@ 500 feet ( 460 m ) . However , it was not upgraded to a tropical storm since the aforementioned wind speed did not represent the intensity of the depression .
= = = Tropical Storm Beryl = = =
A tropical wave emerged from the coast of Africa with a closed circulation on August 3 . The system split , with the northern portion developing into Hurricane Alberto , while the southern portion of the wave continued westward . Minimal deep convection persisted until the wave reached the Yucatán Peninsula on August 12 . After emerging into the Gulf of Mexico on the following day , satellite imagery and a reconnaissance aircraft flight indicated that the system developed into Tropical Depression Five at 1800 UTC . Early on August 13 , the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Beryl . Despite predictions for Beryl to reach hurricane status , it remained disorganized and peaked as a 50 mph ( 85 km / h ) tropical storm .
By 0700 UTC on August 15 , Beryl made landfall about 35 miles ( 56 km ) north of La Pesca , Tamaulipas , Mexico with winds of 50 mph ( 85 km / h ) . Beryl quickly weakened inland , and was downgraded to a tropical depression five hours after moving inland . Shortly thereafter , Beryl dissipated while centered near Monterrey . In Mexico , Beryl dropped light to moderate rainfall , especially in the state of Tamaulipas , which peaked at 9 @.@ 76 inches ( 248 mm ) . One person drowned due to flood waters in northeastern Mexico . Damage was light , totaling to $ 27 @,@ 000 ( 2000 USD ) . In southern Texas , Beryl brought light precipitation to some locations . Cloud cover and rainfall in the Brownsville area resulted in the coldest maximum temperature recorded for the city on the date of August 15 .
= = = Tropical Storm Chris = = =
A tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa on August 12 . Although large amounts of deep convection accompanied the system , it was displaced from the poorly defined center . Over the next few days , convection consolidated and by 1200 UTC on August 17 , the system began as Tropical Depression Six , while centered about 690 miles ( 1 @,@ 110 km ) east of the Lesser Antilles . Outflow was initially limited due to light wind shear , though the depression was forecast to become a strong tropical storm by August 20 . It was " highly surprising " to the National Hurricane Center that the depression did not immediately begin to intensity , despite warm sea surface temperatures and light wind shear . Because of a burst in deep convection , as well as satellite imagery estimating winds of 40 mph ( 65 km / h ) , the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Chris at 1200 UTC on August 18 .
Upon becoming a tropical storm , Chris attained its peak intensity with winds of 40 mph ( 65 km / h ) and a minimum barometric pressure of 1 @,@ 008 mbar ( 29 @.@ 8 inHg ) . Because wind shear was believed to be weak , further intensification seemed very likely . Unexpectedly , Chris weakened back to a tropical depression by 1800 UTC on August 18 , after having been a tropical storm for only six hours . However , the National Hurricane Center operationally held Chris at tropical storm intensity until early on the following day . Convection was nearly non @-@ existent early on August 19 , though there were a few small bursts in convection . Later that day , a reconnaissance aircraft flight into the storm found no circulation , while a QuikSCAT pass indicated an open wave . As a result , Chris dissipated while east of the northernmost Leeward Islands at 1200 UTC on August 19 .
= = = Hurricane Debby = = =
A strong tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa on August 16 . No development occurred until August 19 , when convection began consolidating around a well @-@ defined low @-@ level circulation . As a result , the system became Tropical Depression Seven at 1800 UTC on that same day , while located about 1 @,@ 035 miles ( 1 @,@ 665 km ) east of the Windward Islands . Favorable conditions allowed the depression to become Tropical Storm Debby early on August 20 and further strengthening into a hurricane occurred 24 hours later . At 1200 UTC on August 21 , sustained winds peaked at 85 mph ( 140 km / h ) . Debby made three landfalls on August 22 , in Barbuda , Saint Barthélemy , and Virgin Gorda , before re @-@ entering the Atlantic north of Puerto Rico . As Debby paralleled the north coast of Hispaniola late on August 23 , it weakened to a tropical storm . Unexpectedly , the storm continued westward and weakened further , instead of approaching Florida and strengthening into a major hurricane . While south of eastern Cuba on August 24 , Debby was downgraded to a tropical depression , six hours becoming completely dissipating .
Light rainfall and gusty winds caused minor damage in Barbuda , Saint Martin , and Trinidad and Tobago . Brief blackouts and damage reaching $ 200 @,@ 000 was reported in the United States Virgin Islands . Effects were most severe in Puerto Rico , where some areas experienced more than 12 inches ( 300 mm ) of rainfall . Mudslides caused by flooding damaged roads , bridges , and houses . At 406 homes on the island were flooded , which five suffering at least moderate damage . In San Juan , slick roads caused several minor car accidents . One indirectly fatality was attributed to the storm after a man fell off his roof while attempting to remove a satellite dish . Damage on the island of Puerto Rico reached $ 501 @,@ 000 . According to the Civil Defense Force of Dominican Republic , severe flooding in the northern portions of that country caused the evacuation of more than 700 people . In Haiti , squalls tore tin roofs off of numerous shanty homes and subsequently flooded a few . Rainfall in Cuba brought relief to an 8 month long drought in eastern Cuba .
= = = Tropical Storm Ernesto = = =
A tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on August 28 . While tracking west @-@ northwestward , satellite imagery indicated a developing low @-@ level circulation . After significant deep convection formed , the system was classified as Tropical Depression Eight at 1200 UTC on September 1 . Because of potentially unfavorable wind shear , only slight intensification was forecast . The depression tracked west @-@ northwestward under the influence of a subtropical ridge to its north . Because of satellite intensity estimates of sustained winds of 40 mph ( 65 km / h ) , increased deep convection , and improvements in outflow , the depression became Tropical Storm Ernesto at 0600 UTC on September 2 .
As it strengthened into a tropical storm , Ernesto attained its peak intensity with winds of 40 mph ( 65 km / h ) and a minimum pressure of 1 @,@ 008 mbar ( 29 @.@ 8 inHg ) . Because of vertical shear , the low @-@ level circulation did not become well @-@ defined . Because convection was being sheared away from the center , the National Hurricane Center noted the possibility of Ernesto weakening back to a tropical depression , though forecasts indicated otherwise . Later that day , no significant change in intensity was predicted , as persistent wind shear seemed to be weakening Ernesto , though the SHIPS and GFDL computer models called for significant strengthening . Although deep convection re @-@ developed near the center early on September 3 , no intensification occurred . At 1800 UTC on September 3 , Ernesto weakened to a tropical depression . Six hours later , Ernesto dissipated to the east @-@ northeast of the Leeward Islands .
= = = Tropical Depression Nine = = =
A low @-@ level trough and a cluster of convection associated with a tropical wave interacted in the Gulf of Mexico in early September 2000 . A disorganized low @-@ level center developed and thus , the system was classified as Tropical Depression Nine while located 185 miles ( 295 km ) south of Lake Charles , Louisiana on September 7 . Due to close proximity to land , the depression was unable to intensify into a tropical storm and attained a maximum wind speed of 35 mph ( 55 km / h ) . The depression weakened slightly before making landfall near Sabine Pass , Texas on September 9 . Eight hours later , the depression dissipated while barely inland .
The depression brought light to moderate rainfall to Louisiana , Mississippi , Arkansas , Alabama , and Texas , though it was generally less than 3 inches ( 76 mm ) . A few areas in southern Louisiana , Mississippi , and Alabama reported precipitation in excess of 6 inches ( 150 mm ) ; rainfall associated with the depression peaked at 6 @.@ 70 inches ( 170 mm ) in Buras @-@ Triumph , Louisiana . However , the depression caused no damage or fatalities .
= = = Hurricane Florence = = =
A cold front moved off the continent of North America in early September . The system spawned a low pressure area that gradually developed into a subtropical depression at 1800 UTC on September 10 , while located about 325 miles ( 525 km ) west @-@ southwest of Bermuda . It rapidly acquired tropical characteristics and became Tropical Depression Ten at 0600 UTC on September 11 . Thereafter , the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Florence at 1200 UTC on that day and reached hurricane status only six hours later . Drier mid @-@ tropospheric air weaken Florence to a tropical storm , but re @-@ strengthen into a hurricane later on September 12 .
Due to a combination of north @-@ northwesterly shear and lower sea surface temperatures , Florence again weakened on September 13 and was downgraded to a tropical storm . After moving erratically for almost five days , Florence accelerated east @-@ northeastward in response to a short @-@ wave trough on September 15 . The storm soon began to re @-@ intensify , becoming a hurricane early on September 16 . Shortly thereafter , Florence curved northeastward . However , colder sea surface temperatures weakened it to a tropical storm September 17 . Early on the following day , Florence was absorbed by an extratropical low near Newfoundland . Rip current along the East Coast of the United States drowned three people in North Carolina . Tropical storm force winds were reported in Bermuda , though no damage occurred .
= = = Hurricane Gordon = = =
A tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa on September 4 and tracked westward across the Atlantic Ocean with minimal organization for four days . After slowly developing convection between September 8 and September 14 , an Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft reported a closed circulation . As a result , the system was classified as Tropical Depression Eleven just offshore Quintana Roo . Shortly thereafter , the depression made landfall in Quintana Roo . On September 15 , the system emerged into the Gulf of Mexico . Due to warm sea surface temperatures , the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Gordon on the following day and further to hurricane intensity on September 17 while tracking northeastward . However , vertical wind shear and dry air entrainment weakened Gordon to a tropical storm later that day . At 0300 UTC on September 18 , Gordon made landfall near Cedar Key , Florida with winds of 65 mph ( 100 km / h ) . Gordon rapidly weakened inland and was only a tropical depression when it was absorbed by a frontal system over Georgia about 15 hours later .
While passing through the Lesser Antilles , the precursor tropical wave caused locally heavy rainfall and wind gusts between 29 and 35 mph ( 47 and 56 km / h ) . Shortly before developing into a tropical cyclone , flooding in mountainous areas of Guatemala caused 23 fatalities . In its early stages , Gordon produced locally heavy rainfall in Cuba and the Yucatan Peninsula . The storm produced abnormally high tides along the west coast of Florida , which caused widespread , but minor coastal flooding . At least 65 homes and businesses were flooded , while numerous coastal roads , including Bayshore Boulevard and the Courtney Campbell Causeway , were closed due to water inundation . One fatality occurred near Pensacola , after a surfer drowned in rough seas . Strong winds in the state caused damage to houses , businesses , power lines , and trees . Two tornadoes in Southwest Florida extensively damaged 2 condominiums and at least 24 houses . A third tornado along the east coast of Central Florida caused minimal damage to trees and roofs . Minor flooding occurred in some areas due to rainfall reaching 9 @.@ 48 inches ( 241 mm ) in Mayo . In North Carolina , flooding caused two indirect fatalities when a car lost control and crashed into a tractor trailer . In other states , light rainfall caused mostly minor effects . Overall , Gordon was responsible for $ 10 @.@ 8 million in damage .
= = = Tropical Storm Helene = = =
A tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on September 10 and gradually developed into Tropical Depression Twelve on September 15 , while located more than 600 miles ( 970 km ) east of the Leeward Islands . It did not intensify and degenerated to a tropical wave on the following day . The remnants continued westward and crossed the Leeward Islands on September 17 . Late on September 19 , the remnants redeveloped into Tropical Depression Twelve near Grand Cayman . Around 1200 UTC on September 20 , the depression crossed near the western tip of Cuba . Entering the Gulf of Mexico , the depression began strengthening , and became Tropical Storm Helene at early on September 21 , while tracking northward . Later that day , Helene peaked with winds of 70 mph ( 110 km / h ) , though due to increasing wind shear , the storm soon began to weaken . At 1200 UTC on September 22 , Helene made landfall near Fort Walton Beach , Florida with winds of 40 mph ( 65 km / h ) . Although the storm weakened slightly inland , it later began re @-@ strengthening and became a tropical storm over North Carolina late on September 23 . After re @-@ emerging into the Atlantic Ocean , Helene re @-@ intensified to near hurricane status , though the storm was absorbed by a cold front on September 26 , while east @-@ southeast of Newfoundland .
The remnant tropical wave produced strong winds and flooding in the Lesser Antilles . Effects were the worst in Puerto Rico , where flash flooding and mudslides destroyed one houses and damaged at least 100 others . In addition , a bridge was also destroyed and many other roads were impassable due to flooding . Impact in Cuba , Jamaica , and Hispaniola is unknown . A combination of gusty winds , locally heavy rainfall , and a few tornadoes in the Florida Panhandle caused about 5 @,@ 000 power outages , damaged more than 220 homes , and destroyed 2 houses and 4 mobile homes . Heavy rainfall caused the Sopchoppy River to exceed its banks , flooding nearby houses . Outside of Florida , effects were most severe in South Carolina , where rainfall in excess of 9 inches ( 230 mm ) fell , and a tornado caused one fatality , six injuries , and damaged 12 houses . The other death in the state occurred when a car hydroplaned and crashed into a tree , which killed the driver . Throughout its path , Helene caused slightly more than $ 16 million in damage .
= = = Hurricane Isaac = = =
A well @-@ defined tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on September 20 . The cloud pattern quickly became better @-@ defined , and developed into Tropical Depression Thirteen on September 21 while centered south of Cape Verde . The depression quickly intensified due to low wind shear and became Tropical Storm Isaac early on September 22 as it headed west @-@ northwestward . Isaac continued to strengthen and was upgraded to a hurricane on September 23 . After reaching a preliminary peak with winds of 120 mph ( 200 km / h ) , the structure of the storm became less organized , possibly due to slightly colder ocean temperatures and increased wind shear . By 1200 UTC on September 26 , Isaac ceased weakening after winds dropped to 85 mph ( 140 km / h ) . The storm began to re @-@ strengthen on September 27 after wind shear decreased .
On September 28 , Isaac peaked as a low @-@ end Category 4 hurricane with winds of 140 mph ( 220 km / h ) . Following its peak intensity , Isaac began to weaken immediately thereafter , while turning north @-@ northwestward . Eventually , the storm turned northward before re @-@ curving north @-@ northeastward . Further weakening occurred after Isaac moved over decreasing sea surface temperatures and dropped down to Category 1 intensity by September 30 , while accelerating northeastward . On October 1 , Isaac was downgraded to a tropical storm shortly before transitioning into extratropical later that same day . The extratropical remnants affected the British Isles between October 3 and October 4 . Minimal impact was reported from Isaac . One fatality occurred when a passenger drowned after his boat capsized due to large waves produced by Isaac offshore Long Island , New York .
= = = Hurricane Joyce = = =
A poorly organized tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on September 22 . Over the next three days , the system tracked westward and slowly began to develop a closed circulation . By September 25 , the National Hurricane Center initiated advisories . Convection became further organized , and the depression continued to intensity . Twelve hours after becoming a cyclone , the depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Joyce early on September 26 . Joyce continued to strengthen and became a hurricane by September 27 . On the following day , a pinhole eye appeared , and shortly thereafter , Joyce peaked as a strong Category 1 hurricane with winds of 90 mph ( 150 km / h ) on September 28 .
After peak intensity on September 28 , wind shear and a possible intrusion of dry air caused Joyce to become disorganized and weaken . Late on September 29 , Joyce was downgraded to a tropical storm while centered well east of the Lesser Antilles . Though it was always predicted to re @-@ intensify , Joyce continued to weaken and became a tropical depression on October 1 while crossing through the southern Windward Islands . Early on the following day , Joyce unexpectedly degenerated back into an open tropical wave over the southeast Caribbean Sea . The remnants were monitored for regeneration , but never developed back into a tropical cyclone . Overall , impact from Joyce was minimal , limited to mainly rainfall and near @-@ tropical storm force winds in Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados . The remnants of Joyce also caused similar effects on the ABC islands and Dominican Republic , which resulted in minor damage .
= = = Hurricane Keith = = =
A tropical wave emerged off the west coast of Africa on September 16 . The system uneventfully crossed the Atlantic and Caribbean , before developing into Tropical Depression Fifteen while near Honduras on September 28 . The depression gradually strengthened , and became Tropical Storm Keith on the following day . As the storm tracked westward , it continued to intensify and was upgraded to a hurricane on September 30 . Shortly thereafter , Keith began to rapidly deepen and peaked as a 140 mph ( 220 km / h ) Category 4 hurricane less than 24 hours later . Keith then began to meander erratically offshore of Belize , which significantly weakened the storm due to land interaction . By late on October 2 , Keith made landfall in Ambergris Caye , Belize as a minimal hurricane . It quickly weakened to a tropical storm , before another landfall occurred near Belize City early on the following day . While moving inland over the Yucatán Peninsula , Keith weakened further , and was downgraded to a tropical depression before emerging into the Gulf of Mexico on October 4 . Once in the Gulf of Mexico , Keith began to re @-@ strengthen and was upgraded to a tropical storm later that day , and a hurricane on the following day . By late on October 5 , Keith made its third and final landfall near Tampico , Tamaulipas , Mexico as a moderately strong Category 1 hurricane . The storm quickly weakened inland and dissipated as a tropical cyclone by 24 hours after landfall .
Keith brought heavy rainfall to several countries in Central America , which resulted in extensive flooding , especially in Belize and Mexico . In Guatemala , the storm flooded 10 towns , and caused one fatality . Similarly , one fatality also occurred in El Salvador , and at least 300 people were affected by flooding in that country . Thirteen communities in Nicaragua were completely isolated after Keith made roads impassable . Twelve deaths were reported in Nicaragua , all of which were flood @-@ related . Five people were presumed dead in Honduras after an aircraft disappeared near Roatán ; one other fatality occurred due to flooding . The storm brought torrential rainfall to Belize , with many areas reporting at least 10 inches ( 250 mm ) of rain , while highest reported amount of precipitation was 32 @.@ 67 inches ( 830 mm ) in Belize City . In Belize , a village reported that only 12 houses remained , while elsewhere in the country , at least 60 homes were destroyed or damaged ; several houses in Belize City suffered minor roof damage . At least 19 people were killed in Belize and damages totaled to $ 280 million ( 2000 USD ) . Heavy rainfall also occurred in Mexico , especially in the states of Nuevo León and Tamaulipas . Flooding by Keith caused several mudslides and a few rivers reached historic levels . Throughout Mexico , at least 460 houses were damage or destroyed and other losses in infrastructure occurred . In addition , one person drowned due to heavy rainfall . Damages incurred in associated with Keith in Mexico totaled approximately $ 365 @.@ 9 million ( 2000 MXN , $ 38 @.@ 7 million 2000 USD ) . Overall , Keith was responsible for 40 deaths and $ 319 million ( 2000 USD ) in damage .
= = = Tropical Storm Leslie = = =
A tropical wave , which likely spawned Hurricane Isaac , entered the eastern Caribbean Sea on September 27 . The system slowly organized while tracking westward and later moved to the north @-@ northwest around Hurricane Keith . Eventually , the system moved northward into the Gulf of Mexico and the Straits of Florida . The system interacted with a frontal boundary while crossing Florida on October 3 and October 4 , which caused torrential rainfall . Satellite imagery indicated the development of a circulation near Orlando . Because of its structure , the system became a subtropical depression at 1200 UTC on October 4 . About six hours later , the subtropical depression emerged into the Atlantic and low @-@ level circulation gradually moved toward the deep convection while tracking eastward . By 1200 UTC on October 5 , the subtropical depression was reclassified as Tropical Storm Leslie . While fully tropical , Leslie strengthened slightly and peaked with winds of 45 mph ( 75 km / h ) . However , it soon began interacting with a cold front and transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on October 7 , while located northwest of Bermuda .
The system dropped heavy rainfall in Cuba , peaking at 8 @.@ 25 inches ( 210 mm ) in the Havana Province . While the precursor crossed Florida , it produced torrential rainfall across southern Florida , especially in the Miami metropolitan area . In Miami @-@ Dade County alone , 1 @,@ 005 houses were destroyed , 1 @,@ 358 were severely damaged , and 3 @,@ 443 had minor damage . Throughout the state , at least 93 @,@ 000 homes were flooded . Electrical stations were also damaged by floods , leaving more than 27 @,@ 000 people without power . Extensive agricultural damage occurred , with 40 @,@ 000 acres ( 160 km ² ) of farmland inundated by water . Overall , the precursor system of Leslie resulted in about $ 950 million ( 2000 USD ) in damage , slightly more than half of that figure was agriculture related . Additionally , three fatalities occurred , two of which due to drowning , while the third was a man that fell while attempting to unclog a roof drain . The remnants of Leslie caused near tropical storm force winds and waves up to 16 feet ( 4 @.@ 9 m ) in Newfoundland , though damage in the region was minimal .
= = = Hurricane Michael = = =
A low pressure system developed after detaching from a cold front while between Florida and Bermuda . The low pressure area slowly formed a circulation and began to deepen on October 14 as it drifted north @-@ northeastward . By October 15 , the system developed into a subtropical depression while centered about midway between Florida and Bermuda . Later that day , satellite classifications using the Hebert @-@ Poteat technique indicated that the subtropical depression had strengthened into a subtropical storm , and it was upgraded at 0000 UTC on October 16 . Due to SST 's in excess of 82 ° F ( 28 ° C ) , the subtropical storm developed persistent convection near the low @-@ level center and it slowly acquired tropical characteristics . By 0000 UTC on October 17 , the subtropical storm was re @-@ classified as Tropical Storm Michael . Three hours later , the National Hurricane Center began advisories on Michael , though initially it was erroneously classified as Tropical Depression Seventeen .
Although Michael was predicted intensify modestly , it rapidly strengthened , and became a hurricane later on October 17 . Michael fluctuated slightly in intensity while tracking over an area of decreasing SST 's . However , another brief period of rapid intensification occurred due to baroclinic effects , and Michael peaked as a minimal Category 2 hurricane . Shortly thereafter , Michael transitioned into an extratropical cyclone before making landfall near Harbour Breton , Newfoundland . Throughout Newfoundland , Michael and the remnant extratropical cyclone produced high winds , which tore off roofs , ripped off roof shingles , caused sporadic power outages , shattered windows , and uprooted trees in a few communities . Precipitation produced by the storm was light and peaked at 3 @.@ 77 inches ( 96 mm ) in North Mountain , Nova Scotia . Michael also produced rainfall in Maine and Bermuda . There were no damage figures available , though damage was considered to be relatively light .
= = = Tropical Storm Nadine = = =
In mid @-@ October , a strong upper @-@ level trough and a tropical wave interacted while located in the central Atlantic . The system moved slowly westward and convection began increasing . By October 19 , the system became stationary and developed a surface circulation . Later that day , Tropical Depression Eighteen developed about 690 miles ( 1 @,@ 110 km ) southeast of Bermuda . Initially , the depression lacked a well @-@ defined center , though a broad circulation was evident . The depression tracked slowly northward and then northeastward around a subtropical ridge and ahead of a cold front . As wind shear decreased , convective activity became better organized on October 20 . By 1200 UTC on that day , the depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Nadine . Although it was strengthening , QuikSCAT suggested that the low @-@ level circulation was falling apart , as it appeared to be merging with the cold front .
At 0000 UTC on October 21 , Nadine attained its peak intensity with winds of 60 mph ( 95 km / h ) and a minimum barometric pressure of 999 mbar ( 29 @.@ 5 inHg ) . Around the time of peak intensity , a possible eye @-@ like feature and an impressive outflow were observed on satellite imagery . As a result , the National Hurricane Center noted the possibility , but did not exclusively forecast Nadine to strengthen into a hurricane . However , shortly thereafter , wind shear increased and the storm resembled a frontal wave and appeared to possibly be interacting with the cold front . The cloud pattern then became ragged , while the low @-@ level circulation moved toward the southern edge of the deep convection . By 0000 UTC on October 22 , Nadine transitioned into an extratropical cyclone and merged with a frontal low about 18 hours later .
= = = Unnamed Subtropical Storm = = =
On October 25 , an extratropical low pressure system formed to the east of the Turks and Caicos Islands . It moved northwestward and gradually intensified , and by 1800 UTC the system transitioned into a subtropical storm . It turned to the north and later to the northeast . A burst of convection near the center allowed the storm to attain peak winds of 65 mph ( 105 km / h ) ; due to its forward motion , it is possible the surface winds reached as high as 85 mph ( 135 km / h ) . An approaching cold front caused the storm to become extratropical on October 29 , and later that day a larger extratropical storm absorbed the previously subtropical storm near Nova Scotia .
The Marine Prediction Center issued some marine gale and storm warnings offshore , while the National Weather Service issued gale warnings for coastal North Carolina . It was not designated as a subtropical cyclone operationally . The storm produced tropical storm force winds in portions of Atlantic Canada , although it was associated with the larger extratropical storm at the time . Several ships also recorded tropical storm force winds , one of which recorded peak winds of 53 mph ( 85 km / h ) .
= = Storm names = =
The following names were used for system that attained at least tropical storm intensity within the Atlantic basin in the year 2000 . Although this was the same list used for the 1994 Atlantic hurricane season , storms were named Joyce , Leslie , Michael , and Nadine for the first time in 2000 due to inactivity in the former . Names that were not assigned are marked in gray .