Tropical Storm Arlene (2005) facts for kids
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Tropical Storm Arlene on June 11.
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| Formed | June 8, 2005 |
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| Dissipated | June 13, 2005 |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 70 mph (110 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 989 mbar (hPa); 29.21 inHg |
| Fatalities | 1 direct |
| Damage | $11.8 million (2005 USD) |
| Areas affected | Cuba, Florida, Alabama |
| Part of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Tropical Storm Arlene was the very first named storm of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. It was a big storm that started early in the year. Arlene had strong winds, reaching up to 70 mph (110 km/h). Sadly, it caused one death and about $11.8 million in damage.
The storm began near Honduras on June 8 and moved north. It passed close to western Cuba on June 10 before moving into the Gulf of Mexico. Arlene got stronger, almost becoming a hurricane, before it hit western Florida. The storm quickly lost power as it moved over land. It then changed into an extratropical remnant on June 13.
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About Tropical Storm Arlene
Tropical Storm Arlene was the first storm to get a name in the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. This season had many storms. Arlene was a large storm that formed quite early in the year.
How Arlene Formed and Moved
Arlene started as a low-pressure area near Honduras on June 8, 2005. It quickly became a tropical depression, then a tropical storm.
- June 8: Arlene formed near Honduras.
- June 10: The storm moved close to western Cuba.
- June 11: Arlene entered the Gulf of Mexico and got stronger. It reached its strongest winds of 70 mph (110 km/h).
- June 11 (later): Arlene made landfall in western Florida.
- June 13: The storm weakened and became an extratropical remnant.
Impact of Tropical Storm Arlene
Even though Arlene was a tropical storm and not a full hurricane, it still caused problems.
- Damage: The storm caused about $11.8 million in damage, mostly in Florida.
- Fatalities: Sadly, one person died because of the storm.
- Rainfall: Arlene brought heavy rain to parts of Florida and Alabama.
Naming of Tropical Storm Arlene
When Tropical Storm Arlene formed on June 8, it was the ninth time this name had been used for a storm in the Atlantic. This made Arlene the most commonly used name for Atlantic storms at that time.
Because Tropical Storm Arlene did not cause a lot of major damage, its name was not "retired." This means the name "Arlene" can be used again for future storms. It was on the list of names for the 2011 season.
Related Pages
Images for kids
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Tropical Storm Arlene near its strongest point on June 10.
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Rainfall totals from Tropical Storm Arlene.
See also
In Spanish: Tormenta tropical Arlene (2005) para niños
