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July 23 – Tropical Storm Bonnie made landfall near Cutler Bay, Florida as a minimal tropical storm, bringing light rainfall and winds to southern parts of the state. [95] August 10 – Tropical Depression Five developed off the southwest coast, producing high surf that led to two deaths along Anna Maria Island. [96]
The 2004 Atlantic Hurricane Season was historically busy for the Tampa Bay area. The region was affected by a record four hurricanes that year; Frances, Jeanne, Charley, and to a lesser extent, Ivan. [28] Jeanne and Frances passed over Tampa as tropical storms after making their way across the state from the east coast.
The strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall on the state was the 1935 Labor Day hurricane, which crossed the Florida Keys with a pressure of 892 millibars (26.3 inHg); it is also the strongest hurricane on record to strike the United States. Out of the ten most intense landfalling United States hurricanes, four struck Florida at peak strength.
The last time Tampa Bay was hit by a major hurricane was 1921, ... The area has become one of Florida’s most bustling regions since it was last hit by a hurricane — leading experts to fear ...
Storm surge and hurricane warnings were issued Tuesday for Florida's Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Helene started ... Tampa Bay area, the National Hurricane Center said. ... area-average value is ...
The Tampa Bay area is particularly vulnerable to storm surge due to its low-lying geography, said Dennis Smith, an urban planner and professor at Florida State University’s Department of Urban ...
October 10, 1985- Minimal Tropical Storm Isabel hits extreme northeastern Florida, dropping light rain along its path; damage is minor. [33] Late October 1985- Hurricane Juan moves erratically over the northern Gulf of Mexico and hits Pensacola as a tropical storm. It produces precipitation across much of the state, peaking at over 10 inches ...
The system is forecast to become Tropical Storm Debby off the southwest coast of the state before making landfall north of Tampa on Sunday with sustained winds of 65 mph.