[4] Upon reaching the Pacific, the system was renamed Tropical Depression Seven-E,[5] but in a post-analysis it was determined the cyclone maintained tropical storm status while crossing Central America. Its proximity to South America prevented significant strengthening, until late on July 26 when the storm reached the open waters of the southwest Caribbean Sea. According to Nicaraguan officials, more than 2,500 homes, 39 bridges and 40 km (25 mi) of road were destroyed by Cesar. Based on surface and satellite data, it is estimated the system developed into Tropical Depression Three at 18:00 UTC on July 24 near Isla Margarita, off the north coast of Venezuela. Cesar produced torrential rainfall in Central America after it formed, killing 122 people and causing local governments to deem the region a disaster area. Some of the worst Florida hurricanes have completely devastated the state, causing millions of dollars of damage in hurricane-affected areas, as well as loss of life. [4] By late on July 29, the eye of the hurricane was well-defined on Mexican radar, and with favorable upper-level outflow, warm sea surface temperatures, and a climatologically favorable region for intense hurricanes, the NHC forecast Douglas to strengthen to winds of 115 mph (185 km/h). Hit by 24 hurricanes keeps this area near the top of the 2.28 group. [20] In the capital city of Caracas, 45 people were left homeless as a result of the storm. [25] The storm wrought extensive damage throughout the country, leaving roughly $50.5 million in damage behind. Surface pressure steadily dropped as the system moved through the Lesser Antilles, and a circulation began developing near Trinidad and Tobago. With Hurricane Joan occurring only 8 years prior, 10,724 people were evacuated before and during the hurricane to take refuge at special camps. The most affected region was Lake Managua where the water level was approaching dangerous levels. 2003 Atlantic Hurricanes . 6 million Florida residents evacuated coastal areas. Kay Ivey took a tour of the damage from Hurricane Sally on the gulf coast Friday September 18, 2020. Around 1200 UTC on July 25, it struck the island of Curaçao, which reported sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h). The precursor tropical wave to Cesar produced rains and gusty winds through a large portion of the Lesser Antilles. [27], Hurricane Douglas brought up to 6 inches (150 mm) of rain on the south coast of Mexico and resulted in a 4-foot (1.2 m) storm surge. Discussed below are the countries most affected by hurricanes and the damage they have endured. At least three people were killed in storm related incidents,[15] two of which occurred when an avalanche buried a house in Pueblo Bello in the northern part of the country. Eleven people were killed across the archipelago, including eight children who died in a landslide. The road network was significantly damaged. Areas affected Windward Islands , Trinidad and Tobago , Leeward Antilles , Venezuela , Colombia , Central America , Mexico , Socorro Island Part of the 1996 Atlantic hurricane season Peak gusts were also measured at 60 mph (95 km/h) on the island. The most affected area in Louisiana as it sticks out into the Gulf. Prior to Cesar's arrival in Venezuela, a tropical storm warning was issued for areas west of La Vela de Coro to the border with Colombia; the warning was discontinued later that day. [5] About 12 hours later, after the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Douglas, the Mexican government canceled the watch and issued a new tropical storm warning from Salina Cruz to Acapulco; this was due to the large extent of tropical storm force winds associated with Douglas and its proximity to the south coast of Mexico. 8) Florida Panhandle In 2004, hurricane Ivan slammed into the area with Category 3 force. It was replaced with Cristobal in the 2002 season. 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It moved quickly west-northward through the country, weakening to tropical storm status and emerging into the eastern Pacific Ocean by July 29. [12], On July 29, shortly after Cesar emerged into the Pacific Ocean and was reclassified Tropical Depression Seven-E, the government of Mexico issued a tropical storm watch from Puerto Madero to Acapulco. [26], Like Nicaragua, Costa Rica received heavy rainfall from Cesar, leading to mudslides and widespread flooding. It is the fifth-costliest hurricane to hit the mainland United States. [7] Shortly thereafter, Douglas attained hurricane status about 115 mi (185 km) southwest of the Guatemala/Mexico border. The remnant circulation continued westward for several days. [6] As a tropical storm, there was minimal deep convection, although the center remained very well-defined.