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Disclaimer: This season is not based of models of real 1987 Storms. All of these storms are based of my own thought but there is relation in real storms and Force Thirteen's WMHB seasons, but not exact tracks, categories, wind speeds, and pressure. 

The 1987 Atlantic Hurricane Season is an active season, with 17 storms forming. The season officially began on June 1, 1987, and lasted until November 30, 1987.

It has an average start, and Arlene, the first storm of the season, is a rare May hurricane. Dennis causes moderate damage as it enters landmass. One unusual fact that Dennis does not weaken much over land after it made landfall. Emily causes swells on Bermuda and Azores island and even reaching effects as far as Spain. Jorge causes heavy rainfall on Yucatan Peninsula.

Ophelia, the strongest and most destructive hurricane of the season, become the worst Dominican Republic hurricane since Danielle. It also ravaged Bahamas and Haiti with major hurricane force winds. Philippe ravaged Florida and Yucatan with hurricane force winds, causing mass evacuations. It ended up causing more than a billion dollar of damage. Rita, the last storm of the season, threatens areas which are already affected by Philippe. Fortunately, Rita is weakened by strong wind shear after becoming a major hurricane. Rita ended up making landfall as a tropical storm. There were relatively minimal damage associated with Rita.

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Systems[]

Hurricane Arlene[]

Category 2 hurricane (SSHWS)
Jose 10-20-1999 1515Z Hurricane Arlene (1987)
DurationMay 23 – June 2
Peak intensity100 mph (155 km/h) (1-min) 991 mbar (hPa)

Tropical Storm Bret[]

Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Emily 08-25-1999 1715Z Tropical Storm Bret (1987)
DurationJuly 1 – July 5
Peak intensity45 mph (75 km/h) (1-min) 1001 mbar (hPa)

Tropical Storm Cindy[]

Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Tropical Depession Seven 06 sept 1999 1315Z Tropical Storm Cindy (1987)
DurationJuly 17 – July 24
Peak intensity45 mph (75 km/h) (1-min) 1004 mbar (hPa)

Hurricane Dennis[]

Category 2 hurricane (SSHWS)
Karen 13 oct 2001 1650Z Hurricane Dennis (1987)
DurationAugust 5 – August 15
Peak intensity105 mph (165 km/h) (1-min) 983 mbar (hPa)

Hurricane Emily[]

Category 3 hurricane (SSHWS)
Arlene 22 aug 1987 1737Z Hurricane Emily (1987)
DurationAugust 10 – August 22
Peak intensity120 mph (195 km/h) (1-min) 962 mbar (hPa)

Tropical Storm Franklin[]

Tropical storm (SSHWS)
TS Lorenzo 30 oct 2001 1710Z Tropical Storm Franklin (1987)
DurationAugust 12 – August 17
Peak intensity45 mph (75 km/h) (1-min) 998 mbar (hPa)

Hurricane Gert[]

Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS)
Hurricane Gabrielle 17 sept 2001 1213Z Hurricane Gert (1987)
DurationAugust 18 – August 26
Peak intensity85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min) 979 mbar (hPa)

Tropical Storm Harvey[]

Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Arlene 06-13-1999 1215Z Tropical Storm Harvey (1987)
DurationAugust 28 – September 3
Peak intensity45 mph (75 km/h) (1-min) 993 mbar (hPa)

Hurricane Irene[]

Category 2 hurricane (SSHWS)
Hurricane humberto 2001 Hurricane Irene (1987)
DurationSeptember 5 – September 11
Peak intensity100 mph (155 km/h) (1-min) 979 mbar (hPa)

Hurricane Jorge[]

Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS)
Tropical Storm Chantal aug 21 2001 1645Z Hurricane Jorge (1987)
DurationSeptember 5 – September 12
Peak intensity85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min) 979 mbar (hPa)

Tropical Storm Katrina[]

Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Noel 05 nov 2001 1611Z Tropical Storm Katrina (1987)
DurationSeptember 7 – September 9
Peak intensity40 mph (65 km/h) (1-min) 1005 mbar (hPa)

Hurricane Lee[]

Category 4 hurricane (SSHWS)
Katia 2011-09-04 1445Z Hurricane Lee (1987)
DurationSeptember 8 – September 22
Peak intensity140 mph (220 km/h) (1-min) 943 mbar (hPa)

Tropical Storm Maria[]

Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Dolly2002 Tropical Storm Maria (1987)
DurationSeptember 10 – September 15
Peak intensity65 mph (100 km/h) (1-min) 990 mbar (hPa)

Hurricane Nate[]

Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS)
Floyd 12 oct 1987 1313Z Hurricane Nate (1987)
DurationSeptember 13 – September 19
Peak intensity75 mph (120 km/h) (1-min) 988 mbar (hPa)

Hurricane Ophelia[]

Category 5 hurricane (SSHWS)
Hurricane Emily (1987) Hurricane Ophelia (1987)
DurationSeptember 18 – September 29
Peak intensity165 mph (270 km/h) (1-min) 912 mbar (hPa)

Hurricane Philippe[]

Category 4 hurricane (SSHWS)
Ophelia250m Oct 1 2011 17.40(UTC) Hurricane Philippe (1987)
DurationOctober 8 – October 17
Peak intensity130 mph (215 km/h) (1-min) 944 mbar (hPa)

Hurricane Rita[]

Category 3 hurricane (SSHWS)
Hurricane Rina Oct 25 2011 1745Z Hurricane Rita (1987)
DurationOctober 28 – November 6
Peak intensity115 mph (185 km/h) (1-min) 972 mbar (hPa)

 Storm Names[]

Here are the storm names used in the 1987 season. The names not retired will be used again in the 1993 season. This is the same list used in 1981 except for Franklin, Jorge, Lee and Tracy, which replaces Floyd, Jose, Lenny and Tammy. The names Franklin, Jorge and Lee were used for the first time while Tracy wasn't used in this season.

  • Arlene
  • Bret
  • Cindy
  • Dennis
  • Emily
  • Franklin
  • Gert
  • Harvey
  • Irene
  • Jorge
  • Katrina
  • Lee
  • Maria
  • Nate
  • Ophelia
  • Philippe
  • Rita
  • Stan (unused)
  • Tracy (unused)
  • Vince (unused)
  • Wilma (unused)

Retirement[]

In the spring of 1988, the World Meteorological Organization retired two names: Ophelia and Philippe due to loss of life and damage caused by these storms. These are replaced by Orla and Pierre for 1993 Season.

 Season Effects[]

Storm Name Storm category at peak intensity Damage (Millions USD) Deaths
Arlene C2 22 4
Bret TS None None
Cindy TS Minimal 7
Dennis C2 76 5
Emily C3 1.5 15
Franklin TS Minimal 3
Gert C1 None None
Harvey TS None None
Irene C2 None None
Jorge C1 60 24
Katrina TS Minimal None
Lee C4 None None
Maria TS None None
Nate TS None None
Ophelia C5 4000 223
Philippe C4 1800 19
Rita C3 27 11
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