1971 Atlantic hurricane season facts for kids
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| First storm formed | July 4, 1971 |
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| Last storm dissipated | November 22, 1971 |
| Strongest storm | Edith – 943 mbar (hPa) (27.86 inHg), 160 mph (260 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
| Total storms | 13 |
| Hurricanes | 6 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 1 |
| Total fatalities | 45 |
| Total damage | $212.58 million (1971 USD) |
| Atlantic hurricane seasons 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 |
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The 1971 Atlantic hurricane season was a period when tropical storms and hurricanes formed in the Atlantic Ocean. It officially started on June 1, 1971, and ended on November 30, 1971. During this season, 13 tropical storms formed, and 6 of them grew strong enough to become hurricanes. The most powerful storm of the year was Hurricane Edith.
What Were the Storm Names in 1971?
Every year, a list of names is prepared for tropical storms and hurricanes. This helps people and forecasters keep track of them. Here are the names that were ready to be used in 1971. Names that were not needed are marked as unused.
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Were Any Names Retired?
Sometimes, if a hurricane causes a lot of damage or deaths, its name is "retired." This means the name will not be used again for another storm. For the 1971 season, no storm names were retired.
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Tropical cyclones of the 1971 Atlantic hurricane season |
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Images for kids
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This map shows the paths of all the tropical depressions that formed in 1971.
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