The 1985 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1985, and lasted until November 30, 1985. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin.
The 1985 Atlantic hurricane season was the first since the 1916 season to have such an unusually high number of U.S. landfalls (six hurricanes and two tropical storms) with Hurricanes Danny, Juan, Kate, and Elena landfalling along...
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The 1985 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1985, and lasted until November 30, 1985. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin.
The 1985 Atlantic hurricane season was the first since the 1916 season to have such an unusually high number of U.S. landfalls (six hurricanes and two tropical storms) with Hurricanes Danny, Juan, Kate, and Elena landfalling along the northern Gulf Coast, and Hurricanes Gloria and Bob striking the East Coast. At least $4 billion ($5.74 billion in 2005 US dollars) in damage was reported.
Tropical Depression One formed south of Bermuda on 15 July, curved around the island, strengthened to a tropical storm, and headed north. The storm swerved away from Nova Scotia and headed for Newfoundland. Ana became an extratropical cyclone when it reached the island.
Tropical Depression Two formed off the southwest coast of Florida on July 21. The depression hovered for two days...
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