User:Cyclonebiskit/2005 Pacific hurricane season
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The 2005 Pacific hurricane season was a near average season that produced 17 tropical cyclones. It officially started on May 15 and ended on November 30, dates which conventionally delimit the period during which most tropical cyclones form in the northeast Pacific Ocean. The first tropical cyclone, Hurricane Adrian, developed on May 17, while the last storm Tropical Depression Sixteen-E, dissipated on October 20. During the year, a total of 17 tropical cyclones, 15 tropical storms, 7 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes formed. The most intense hurricane, Hurricane Kenneth remained out over open waters for the duration of its existence. However, the remnants of the storm caused minor flooding on the Island of Hawaii. September was the most active month of the year, as 6 of the 17 tropical cyclones formed during this time.
Cyclonebiskit/2005 Pacific hurricane season | |
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Seasonal boundaries | |
First system formed | May 17, 2005 (Adrian) |
Last system dissipated | October 20, 2005 (Sixteen-E) |
Strongest storm | |
Name | Kenneth |
• Maximum winds | 135 mph (215 km/h) |
• Lowest pressure | 947 mbar (hPa; 27.97 inHg) |
Seasonal statistics | |
Total depressions | 17 |
Total storms | 15 |
Hurricanes | 7 |
Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 2 |
Total fatalities | 1 direct, 6 indirect |
Total damage | $12 million (2005 USD) |
Related articles | |
Pacific hurricane seasons 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Very few storms impacted land throughout the season. Hurricane Adrian was the only landfalling system. It struck El Salvador as a dissipating tropical depression after rapidly weakening from hurricane status. Mudslides and strong winds in El Salvador and heavy rains in Nicaragua and Guatemala led to seven fatalities. Tropical Storm Dora and Hurricane Hilary brought tropical storm force winds to coastal Mexico, although no damage was reported. The remnants Tropical Depression One-C caused heavy rainfall on the Island of Hawaii, peaking at 8.8 in (223.52 mm). The remnants of Hurricane Kenneth also impacted Hawaii, leading to heavy rains amounting up to 12 inches (305 mm). In all, the storms caused about $12 million (2005 USD) in damage and seven fatalities.