Florida hurricanes and tropical storms: 1871-1993, an historical review
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Date
1994
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In recent times, from 1871-1993, nearly 1,0OO tropical cyclonesof tropical storm or hurricane intensity have s cur red in the NorthAtlantic, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. Of this total, about180 have reached Florida, with 75 of these known to have hurricaneforce winds (wind speed 2 74 mph) and 105 with tropical stormforce winds (39 mph - 73 mph). While early records are fragmentary and incomplete, thefollowing is a discussion of the more formidable Florida hurricanes.For convenience and to provide readable hurricane tracks, thediscussion examines hurricanes occurring within 30-year periods,divided into 10-year sections. When possible the SaffirISirnpson Scale (Table 1) describes the hurricane category for both past hurricanes (before the scale was developed), and recent hurricanes. (157pp.)Issue/Article Nr
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Florida Sea Grant CollegeSeries : Nr
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