2006 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Hurricane Ernesto
Costliest Tropical Cyclone of the Season
In 2006, Hurricane Ernesto caused widespread damage and became the most expensive tropical cyclone of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Formation and Path
Ernesto originated as a tropical wave that developed on August 24th.
It rapidly intensified into a tropical storm and then a hurricane, making landfall in Jamaica on August 29th.
The storm continued its path northward, affecting Cuba, the Bahamas, and the southeastern United States.
Impact
Hurricane Ernesto brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to the affected areas, resulting in:
- Flooding
- Power outages
- Structural damage
The storm's economic impact was estimated at over $1 billion.
Meteorological Analysis
Ernesto briefly reached Category 1 hurricane status over the central Caribbean Sea.
Satellite imagery and weather maps show the storm's movement and intensity throughout its duration.
Forecast models predicted a continued northward motion with decreasing forward speed.
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