2003 Atlantic hurricane season

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2003 Atlantic hurricane season
Season summary map
Seasonal boundaries
First system formedApril 20, 2003
Last system dissipatedDecember 11 2003
Strongest storm
NameIsabel
 • Maximum winds165 mph (270 km/h)
 • Lowest pressure915 mbar (hPa; 27.02 inHg)
Seasonal statistics
Total storms16
Hurricanes7
Major hurricanes
(Cat. 3+)		3
Total fatalities92
Total damage$4.4 billion (2003 USD)
Atlantic hurricane seasons
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

The 2003 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 2003, and lasted until November 30, 2003. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin, although the season technically lasted from April 20 to December 11 due to out-of-season storm activity caused by Tropical Storms Ana and Peter.

The season was tied for the sixth most active on record, behind the 2005, 1933, 1995, 1887, and 1969 seasons, and tied with the 1936 season. Two unusual events happened in the 2003 season. The first was the formation of Tropical Storm Ana, the first Atlantic tropical storm on record to form in April. The other was the December formation of Tropical Storms Odette and Peter, making 2003 the first time two Atlantic tropical storms formed in December since the 1887 Atlantic hurricane season.

Other notable storms include Hurricane Fabian, Hurricane Isabel, and Hurricane Juan. Fabian struck Bermuda as a Category 3 hurricane, the first direct hit since 1926, causing $300 million in damage. Isabel, which reached Category 5 strength, made landfall on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, causing widespread damage across the Mid-Atlantic amounting to $3.7 billion with 16 direct deaths. Lastly, Juan caused considerable destruction to Nova Scotia, particularly Halifax, as a Category 2 hurricane, the first hurricane of significant strength to hit the province since 1893. All three names were retired.

Storms

Tropical Storm Ana

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Tropical Storm Ana (2003)

Ana formed as a subtropical storm on April 20 as a non-tropical low, and began taking on tropical characteristics. By April 21, Subtropical Storm Ana had developed a warm core and was designated a tropical storm. By April 24 it had become extratropical, and was absorbed by a frontal system near Portugal two days later. It was the only Atlantic storm ever to have formed in April in recorded history. A subtropical storm in the 1992 Atlantic hurricane season was the first recorded tropical or subtropical cyclone in April, although there have likely been other cyclones that were undetected. [1]

Tropical Depression Two

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;

A low pressure system formed from a tropical wave about 1500 miles (1075 km) east of the Lesser Antilles and developed into a tropical depression on June 11. It moved west by north and reached a peak strength of 35 mph and minimum central pressure of 1008 mb. It experienced strong shear and dissipated on June 12 without strengthening to a tropical storm. It was only the third storm to develop east of the Lesser Antilles in June since 1967.[2]

Tropical Storm Bill

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Tropical Storm Bill (2003)

Tropical Storm Bill developed from a tropical wave on June 29 to the north of the Yucatán Peninsula. It slowly organized as it moved northward, and reached a peak of 60 mph (95 km/h) shortly before making landfall 27 miles (43 km) west of Chauvin, Louisiana. Bill quickly weakened over land, and as it accelerated to the northeast, moisture from the storm, combined with cold air from an approaching cold front, produced an outbreak of 34 tornadoes. Bill became extratropical on July 2, and was absorbed by the cold front later that day.[3]

Upon making landfall on Louisiana, the storm produced a moderate storm surge, causing tidal flooding.[4] In a city in the northeastern portion of the state, the surge breached a levee, which flooded many homes in the town.[5] Moderate winds combined with wet soil knocked down trees, which then hit a few houses and power lines,[6] and left hundreds of thousands without electric power.[7] Two people drowned from rough surf in Florida.[8] Further inland, tornadoes from the storm produced localized moderate damage. Throughout its path, Tropical Storm Bill caused around $50 million in damage (2003 USD, $55 million 2006 USD) and four deaths.[3]

Hurricane Claudette

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Hurricane Claudette (2003)

The system that became Claudette was recognized as a tropical depression near the Windward Islands on July 7. By July 11, Claudette had reached the Yucatán Peninsula. A few hours after landfall at Puerto Morelos, Claudette emerged over the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Claudette would restrengthen, and made landfall a second time on July 15 at Matagorda Island near Port O'Connor, Texas as a strong Category 1 storm. After its final landfall, Claudette remained at tropical storm strength for more than a day, an unusual occurrence. Most tropical systems weaken rapidly after landfall, as they are separated from the warm waters that power them.

Claudette was responsible for one direct death, from a falling tree. Inland towns in Texas, such as Goliad sustained significant wind damage. Estimated US damage was $180 million. No significant damage was reported from Mexico.[9]

Hurricane Danny

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Hurricane Danny (2003)

Hurricane Danny was named on July 17 in the open ocean east of Bermuda from a tropical wave. Initially expected to remain a tropical depression, Danny began the northeastward leg of an anti-cyclonic loop around an area of high pressure in the central Atlantic, and strengthened over unusually favorable conditions in the north Atlantic for July. The storm reached hurricane strength on July 19, but weakened 24 hours later over the cool waters of the north Atlantic. By July 21 Danny had lost its identity as a tropical cyclone. Danny caused no reported damage and never threatened land. [10]

Tropical Depression Six

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;

A low pressure system formed from a tropical wave about 1035 miles (1665 km) east of the Lesser Antilles and developed into a tropical depression on July 19. It moved west by north and reached a peak strength of 35 mph and minimum central pressure of 1010 mb. It never had a closed circulation, and it dissipated on July 21 without strengthening to a tropical storm. The northern part split off and became Tropical Depression Seven.[11]

Tropical Depression Seven

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;

A low pressure system formed from the northern remnants of Tropical Depression Six about 60 miles (95 km) east of Daytona Beach, Florida and developed into a tropical depression on July 25. It moved northwest and reached a peak strength of 35 mph and minimum central pressure of 1016 mb. It formed very close to land and never developed into a tropical storm, making landfall near St. Catherines Island, Georgia on July 26 and it dissipated over Georgia on July 27.[12]

Hurricane Erika

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Hurricane Erika (2003)

Hurricane Erika formed out of a non-tropical low first spotted 1000 nm east of Bermuda on August 9. As it approached Florida on August 14, the low began taking on tropical characteristics, and almost developed a closed circulation. When the low emerged into the Gulf of Mexico, the presence of a fully closed circulation and active convection resulted in a classification as Tropical Storm Erika. A high pressure system over the southern United States caused Erika to move quickly westerward. On August 16, Erika's motion slowed and the storm intensified. Landfall was at the Mexican town of Boca San Rafael, about 40 miles (65 km) south of Matamoros, Tamaulipas.

Erika was not classified as a hurricane while active. A post-storm analysis of radar data revealed sustained hurricane force winds just before landfall, and the storm was upgraded after the fact.

Erika was responsible for two deaths due to flooding in Mexico. Large amounts of flood-related damage were reported in north-eastern Mexico. Minor coastal damage and beach erosion occurred in South Texas. [1] Damage was limited to one building experiencing roof damage, with total damage in Texas amounting to $10,000 (2003 USD). [13][14]

Tropical Depression Nine

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Tropical Depression Nine (2003)

A Tropical Depression formed from a low pressure created by a tropical wave on August 21, about 160 miles (255 km) south of Puerto Rico. It had maximum strength of 35 mph and a minimum pressure of 1007 mbar. It was expected gain tropical storm status, but wind shear from from the southwest caused it to dissipate on August 22.[15]

Hurricane Fabian

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Hurricane Fabian

Fabian was a powerful Cape Verde-type hurricane that formed in late August in the tropical Atlantic Ocean. It moved generally west-northwestward, peaking at 145 mph before turning to the northwest. On September 5, Fabian hit Bermuda at Category 3 strength. Although it was not technically a landfall, Fabian's eyewall passed directly over the island, causing severe damage. The hurricane continued to the northeast, became extratropical on September 8, and dissipated on the 9th in the north Atlantic. Fabian was responsible for eight deaths, and caused an estimated 300 million (2003 USD) in damage to Bermuda, making it the worst Bermuda hurricane since 1926. Because of its destruction, the name was retired after this season, and will be replaced by Fred in 2009. [16]

Tropical Storm Grace

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Tropical Storm Grace (2003)

Tropical Storm Grace formed from a disturbance in the central Gulf of Mexico on August 30. Grace was an ill-defined storm which formed a second circulation center. The second, stronger center moved onshore near San Luis Pass at the western end of Galveston Island on August 31. The storm quickly weakened and merged with a frontal system in eastern Oklahoma on September 2. While Grace was responsible for heavy rainfall along the Texas coast, damage was minor and totaled to $113,000 (2003 USD). There were no deaths. [17]

Tropical Storm Henri

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Tropical Storm Henri (2003)

Henri formed from a tropical wave in the Gulf of Mexico on September 5. Under the influence of a mid-latitude trough, it moved eastward. Despite strong wind shear, Henri's winds quickly increased to 60 mph, but fell off to 30 kt before landfall as a tropical depression near Clearwater, Florida. It crossed the state, and dissipated on the 9th off the North Carolina coast due to vertical shear. The extratropical renmant moved northward, and moved inland on September 12.

Henri was responsible for up to 10 inches of rainfall across Florida, but damage was minimal. The remnants of Henri caused heavy flooding across the Mid-Atlantic of up to 10 inches. In Delaware, 194 homes were damaged from the flooding. The rainfall caused rivers to exceed flood stage, including the Red Clay Creek in Delaware which peaked at 17.27 feet. Damage totaled to $19.5 million (2003 USD), though no deaths occurred. [18]

Hurricane Isabel

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Hurricane Isabel

A tropical wave off the coast of Africa was named Tropical Storm Isabel on September 6. The storm moved westward and intensified to hurricane strength. By September 11, Isabel had reached Category 5 strength, with winds of 165 mi/h. Isabel would remain at or near Category 5 for 5 days while moving west-northwest across the Atlantic. On September 15, as Isabel approached the Bahamas, vertical wind shear increased, and Isabel began to weaken. Now on a more northern track, Isabel made landfall near Drum Inlet, North Carolina on September 18 at Category 2 strength. Isabel remained a hurricane until it reached southern Virginia, and was eventually absorbed by a larger system over far northern Ontario, Canada, near James Bay, maintaining at least tropical storm intensity for most of the way up.

Isabel was directly responsible for 16 deaths, 10 in Virginia. Indirect deaths were more numerous, with 35 people losing their lives across nine states, the District of Columbia and Canada. Widespread damage was reported, most in Virginia and not in North Carolina as one would expect. Total damages were estimated at $3.37 billion, with two-thirds of that total applying to Virginia.

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Tropical Depression Fourteen

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;

A tropical wave off of Africa became a Tropical Depression on September 8, about 290 miles (465 km) southeast of the Cape Verde Islands. It had a maximum strength of 35 mph, and minimum pressure of 1007 mbar. This depression was forecast to become a tropical storm for some of its life, and was even projected to become a minimal hurricane when it first formed. However, an upper level low created shear from the south, which caused it to dissipate on September 10.[20]

Hurricane Juan

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Hurricane Juan

A large upper-level low combined with a westward moving tropical wave developed into a tropical depression on September 24. Initially subtropical in nature yet classified tropical, it strengthened and reached tropical storm strength on September 25, while 300 nm southeast of Bermuda. Juan moved northward, strengthening into a hurricane on the 26th and peaking at 105 mph on the 27th, due to warmer than usual water temperatures. Juan continued northward and made landfall near Halifax, Nova Scotia as a strong Category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of 100 mph. Juan was responsible for eight deaths, and, with a damage toll of $200 million, is considered the worst hurricane to hit Halifax in 110 years.[21]

Hurricane Kate

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Hurricane Kate (2003)

Kate formed from a depression in the open Atlantic on September 27. Kate followed an unusual path, often changing directions radically. The system took the NHC off track. Kate eventually strengthened to a strong Category 3 hurricane, and slipped southeast of Newfoundland while a Category 1 hurricane. It eventually headed northward and became extratropical. No significant damage or fatalities were reported in relation to Kate, although heavy rain was reported in coastal areas of southeastern Newfoundland. Hurricane Kate was most remembered for the fear it brought to the Canadian Hurricane Centre as it neared Canada, especially being less than a week after Hurricane Juan.

[22]

Tropical Storm Larry

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Tropical Storm Larry (2003)

A westward moving tropical wave developed a weak low pressure system to the east of the Yucatán Peninsula on September 27. It moved westward, and became associated with a cold front. An extratropical storm formed late on September 30, and while drifting over the warm waters of the Bay of Campeche, it became Tropical Storm Larry on October 1. A strong ridge of high pressure from Florida to Texas prevented any northward motion, leaving Larry to nearly stall. Larry meandered slowly southward, steadily strengthening to a 65 mph tropical storm. The storm made landfall in Tabasco near Paraiso on the 6th, and dissipated later that day. The renmant low crossed over into the Pacific where it dissipated on October 7. Five deaths were officially reported, due to inland flooding. [23]

Tropical Storm Mindy

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Tropical Storm Mindy (2003)

A strong tropical wave with a weak circulation that had just passed over the Dominican Republic was named Tropical Storm Mindy on October 10. It moved to the west-northwest, where it briefly reached a peak of 45 mph winds. Conditions were never favorable for development, and on October 12 Mindy weakened to a depression. Two days later, the storm had dissipated completely. Mindy caused significant rainfall over Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, but caused no reported damages or fatalities. [24]

Tropical Storm Nicholas

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Tropical Storm Nicholas (2003)

Forming from a tropical wave on October 13 in the central tropical Atlantic Ocean, Nicholas slowly developed due to moderate levels of wind shear throughout its lifetime. Deep convection slowly organized, and Nicholas attained a peak intensity of 70 mph (110 km/h) on October 17. After moving west-northwestward for much of its lifetime, it turned northward and weakened due to increasing shear. The storm again turned to the west and briefly restrengthened, but after turning again to the north Nicholas transitioned to an extratropical cyclone on October 24. As an extratropical storm, Nicholas executed a large loop to the west, and after moving erratically for a week and organizing into a tropical low, it was absorbed by a non-tropical low. The low continued westward, crossed Florida, and ultimately dissipated over the Gulf Coast of the United States on November 5.[25]

Nicholas had no impact as a tropical cyclone, and impact from the low that absorbed the storm was limited to rainfall, gusty winds, and rough surf.[26] The low that absorbed the storm nearly developed into a tropical cyclone, which would have been called Odette. However, moderate wind shear prevented further development.[27]

Tropical Storm Odette

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Tropical Storm Odette (2003)

Odette was a rare December tropical storm (the first since Hurricane Lili in 1984) that formed on December 4, days after the official end of hurricane season. Odette strengthened and made landfall near Cabo Falso in the Dominican Republic on December 6 as a moderately strong tropical storm. A day later, Odette became extratropical, and eventually merged with a cold front.

Eight deaths were directly attributed to this tropical storm in the Dominican Republic due to mudslides or flash flooding. In addition, two deaths were indirectly caused by the storm. Approximately 35% of the nation's banana crop was destroyed. Fortunately, little damage occurred in Haiti. [28]

Tropical Storm Peter

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;
Main article: Tropical Storm Peter (2003)

Peter was a short-lived storm, primarily notable for being the second December storm of the season, the first time this has occurred since the 1887 season. It is also notable for being only the second storm to reach the 'P' name since naming began in the Atlantic in 1950, and one of only three storms total to do this. The other storms were Pablo in the 1995 season and Philippe in the 2005 season.

Peter formed as a subtropical storm on December 7 from an extratropical gale. By December 9, Peter had become a strong tropical storm, nearly reaching hurricane strength. The organization would not last, as Peter became an extratropical low on December 11 and was absorbed by a cold front. No deaths or damages are associated with Peter. The formation of Peter made 2003 the busiest season since 1995. [29]

Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) Ranking

ACE (104 kt2) – Storm
1 63.28 Isabel 9 2.76 Odette
2 43.16 Fabian 10 2.63  Ana
3 21.89   Kate 11 2.10 Erika
4 9.40 Juan 12 1.39 Bill
5 9.24 Claudette  13 1.10 Peter
6 7.25 Nicholas 14 0.85 Mindy
7 4.56 Danny 15 0.53 Henri
8 4.15 Larry 16 0.49 Grace

The table on the right shows the ACE for each storm in the season. The ACE is, broadly speaking, a measure of the power of the hurricane multiplied by the length of time it existed for, so hurricanes that lasted a long time (such as Isabel and Fabian) have higher ACEs. Isabel was one of the very few hurricanes since 1950 to have an ACE of over 50 104 kt2.[30]

Season impact

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|- style="background:#4DFFFF" ! align=left | Ana | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="20 - 24 April" | 20 - 24 April | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="8"|Tropical storm | style="text-align:center;" | 60 | style="text-align:center;" | 994 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats no landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#6EC1EA" ! align=left | Two | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="1 June" | 1 June | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="5"|Tropical depression | style="text-align:center;" | 35 | style="text-align:center;" | 1008 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats no landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#4DFFFF" ! align=left | Bill | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="28 June - 2 July" | 28 June - 2 July | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="8"|Tropical storm | style="text-align:center;" | 60 | style="text-align:center;" | 997 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats first landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#FFFFD9" ! align=left | Claudette | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="8 - 17 July" | 8 - 17 July | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="10"|Category 1 hurricane | style="text-align:center;" | 90 | style="text-align:center;" | 979 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats first landfall Template:TC stats impact Template:TC stats next landfall

|- style="background:#FFFFD9" ! align=left | Danny | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="16 - 21 July" | 16 - 21 July | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="10"|Category 1 hurricane | style="text-align:center;" | 75 | style="text-align:center;" | 1000 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats no landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#6EC1EA" ! align=left | Six | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="19 - 21 July" | 19 - 21 July | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="5"|Tropical depression | style="text-align:center;" | 35 | style="text-align:center;" | 1010 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats no landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#6EC1EA" ! align=left | Seven | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="25 - 27 Jul" | 25 - 27 Jul | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="5"|Tropical depression | style="text-align:center;" | 35 | style="text-align:center;" | 1016 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats first landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#FFFFD9" ! align=left | Erika | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="14 - 17 Aug" | 14 - 17 Aug | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="10"|Category 1 hurricane | style="text-align:center;" | 75 | style="text-align:center;" | 986 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats first landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#6EC1EA" ! align=left | Nine | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="21 - 22 August" | 21 - 22 August | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="5"|Tropical depression | style="text-align:center;" | 35 | style="text-align:center;" | 1007 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats no landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#FF738A" ! align=left | Fabian | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="27 Aug - 8 Sept" | 27 Aug - 8 Sept | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="40"|Category 4 hurricane | style="text-align:center;" | 145 | style="text-align:center;" | 939 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats first landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#4DFFFF" ! align=left | Grace | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="30 Aug - 2 Sept" | 30 Aug - 2 Sept | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="8"|Tropical storm | style="text-align:center;" | 40 | style="text-align:center;" | 1007 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats first landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#4DFFFF" ! align=left | Henri | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="3 - 8 Sept" | 3 - 8 Sept | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="8"|Tropical storm | style="text-align:center;" | 60 | style="text-align:center;" | 997 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats first landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#A188FC" ! align=left | Isabel | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="6 - 19 Sept" | 6 - 19 Sept | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="50"|Category 5 hurricane | style="text-align:center;" | 165 | style="text-align:center;" | 915 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats first landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#6EC1EA" ! align=left | Fourteen | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="8 - 10 Sept." | 8 - 10 Sept. | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="5"|Tropical depression | style="text-align:center;" | 35 | style="text-align:center;" | 1007 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats no landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#FFD98C" ! align=left | Juan | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="24 - 29 Sept" | 24 - 29 Sept | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="20"|Category 2 hurricane | style="text-align:center;" | 105 | style="text-align:center;" | 969 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats first landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#FF9E59" ! align=left | Kate | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="25 Sept - 7 Oct" | 25 Sept - 7 Oct | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="30"|Category 3 hurricane | style="text-align:center;" | 130 | style="text-align:center;" | 952 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats no landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#4DFFFF" ! align=left | Larry | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="1 - 6 Oct" | 1 - 6 Oct | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="8"|Tropical storm | style="text-align:center;" | 65 | style="text-align:center;" | 993 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats first landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#4DFFFF" ! align=left | Mindy | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="10 - 14 Oct" | 10 - 14 Oct | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="8"|Tropical storm | style="text-align:center;" | 45 | style="text-align:center;" | 1002 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats no landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#4DFFFF" ! align=left | Nicholas | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="13 - 23 Oct" | 13 - 23 Oct | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="8"|Tropical storm | style="text-align:center;" | 70 | style="text-align:center;" | 990 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats no landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#4DFFFF" ! align=left | Odette | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="4 - 7 Dec" | 4 - 7 Dec | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="8"|Tropical storm | style="text-align:center;" | 65 | style="text-align:center;" | 993 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats first landfall Template:TC stats impact

|- style="background:#4DFFFF" ! align=left | Peter | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="7 - 11 Dec" | 7 - 11 Dec | style="text-align:center;" data-sort-value="8"|Tropical storm | style="text-align:center;" | 70 | style="text-align:center;" | 990 | style="text-align:left;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" | {{{areas}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{damage}}} | style="text-align:center;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value=""| {{{deaths}}} | style="text-align:right;background:#FFFFFF; color:black" data-sort-value="0"| Template:TC stats no landfall Template:TC stats impact Template:TC stats table end

Storm names

The following names were used for named storms that formed in the north Atlantic in 2003. The names not retired from this list will be used again in the 2009 season. This is the same list used for the 1997 season. Storms were named Larry, Mindy, Nicholas, Odette, and Peter for the first time in 2003. Names that were not assigned are marked in gray.

  • Odette
  • Peter
  • Rose (unused)
  • Sam (unused)
  • Teresa (unused)
  • Victor (unused)
  • Wanda (unused)

Retirement

See also: List of retired Atlantic hurricanes

The World Meteorological Organization retired three names in the spring of 2004: Fabian, Isabel, and Juan. They will be replaced in the 2009 season by Fred, Ida, and Joaquin.

See also

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References

  1. ^ Ana Tropical Cyclone Report
  2. ^ Two Tropical Cyclone Report
  3. ^ a b Avila (2003). "Tropical Storm Bill Tropical Cyclone Report". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2006-10-18.
  4. ^ National Climatic Data Center (2003). "Event Report for Louisiana". Retrieved 2006-10-22.
  5. ^ NCDC (2003). "Event Report for Louisiana (2)". Retrieved 2006-10-22.
  6. ^ New Orleans National Weather Service (2003). "Tropical Storm Bill Post Tropical Cyclone Report". Retrieved 2006-10-22.
  7. ^ Associated Press (2003). "Gulf Coast reeling from Tropical Storm Bill". Retrieved 2006-10-22.
  8. ^ National Climatic Data Center (2003). "Event Report for Florida". Retrieved 2006-10-22.
  9. ^ Tropical Cyclone Report
  10. ^ Tropical Cyclone Report
  11. ^ Six Tropical Cyclone Report
  12. ^ Seven Tropical Cyclone Report
  13. ^ Maestro Damage Report for Erika
  14. ^ Erika Tropical Cyclone Report
  15. ^ Nine Tropical Cyclone Report
  16. ^ Fabian Tropical Cyclone Report
  17. ^ Grace Tropical Cyclone Report
  18. ^ Henri Tropical Cyclone Report
  19. ^ Isabel Tropical Cyclone Report
  20. ^ Fourteen Tropical Cyclone Report
  21. ^ Juan Tropical Cyclone Report
  22. ^ Kate Tropical Cyclone Report
  23. ^ Larry Tropical Cyclone Report
  24. ^ Mindy Tropical Cyclone Report
  25. ^ Jack Beven (2003). "Tropical Storm Nicholas Tropical Cyclone Report". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2006-10-13.
  26. ^ Sean Collins (2003). "Wavetraks November Newsletter". Surfline Forecast Team. Retrieved 2006-10-14.
  27. ^ Gary Padgett (2003). "November 2003 Tropical Cyclone Summary". Retrieved 2006-10-14.
  28. ^ Odette Tropical Cyclone Report
  29. ^ Peter Tropical Cyclone Report
  30. ^ ACE Data Per Storm

External links

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