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2000 Atlantic hurricane season

Jun 1, 2000 – Nov 30, 2000 · Season ended

The 2000 Atlantic hurricane season produced 15 named storms, 8 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes, against a 1991–2020 average of 14.4, 7.2 and 3.2. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 119, 97% of the average.

1999 season2001 seasonAll Atlantic seasons
Named storms
15
Avg 14.4 (1991–2020)
Hurricanes
8
64 kt or stronger · avg 7.2
Major (Cat 3+)
3
Avg 3.2 per season
Accumulated energy
97% of normal
ACE 119 vs 1991–2020 avg 123
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2000 season at a glance

  • Named storms: 15 (1991–2020 average 14.4).
  • Hurricanes (64 kt+): 8 (average 7.2).
  • Major, 96 kt+: 3 (average 3.2).
  • Accumulated cyclone energy: 119.2, 97% of the 123 average.
  • Named-storm days: 71.5, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
  • First named storm: Alberto, August 4.
  • First hurricane: Alberto, August 6.
  • First major storm: Alberto, August 12.
  • Last storm to dissipate: Tropical Storm 19L, October 29.
  • All systems tracked: 19, including 4 that stayed below tropical-storm strength.

Counts use 1-minute best-track winds: named storms reached 34 kt (39 mph), the next column 64 kt (74 mph) and major storms 96 kt (111 mph).

Every storm of the 2000 season

StormDatesPeakMin pressureLandfall
TD 1L – TD1008 mb—
TD 2L – TD1008 mb—
Alberto – C3950 mb—
TD 4L – TD1009 mb—
Beryl – TS1007 mbSan Fernando, Mexico
Chris – TS1008 mb—
Debby – C1991 mbSaint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda
Ernesto – TS1008 mb—
TD 9L – TD1008 mbPort Arthur, United States
Florence – C1985 mb—
Gordon – C1981 mbNewberry, United States
Helene – TS986 mbWright, United States
Isaac – C4943 mb—
Joyce – C1975 mb—
Keith – C4939 mbSan Pedro, Belize
Leslie – TS973 mb—
Michael – C2965 mb—
Nadine – TS999 mb—
TD 19L – TS976 mb—
  • TD 1L: This system formed in the Atlantic in June 2000 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1008 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 1 day.
  • TD 2L: This system formed in the Atlantic in June 2000 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1008 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
  • Alberto: Alberto formed in the Atlantic in August 2000 and peaked as a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 950 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 22 days.
  • TD 4L: This system formed in the Atlantic in August 2000 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1009 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
  • Beryl: Beryl formed in the Atlantic in August 2000 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1007 mb. It made landfall near San Fernando, Mexico. The system was tracked for 2 days.
  • Chris: Chris formed in the Atlantic in August 2000 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1008 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 2 days.
  • Debby: Debby formed in the Atlantic in August 2000 and peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 991 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda and last near Road Town, British Virgin Islands. The system was tracked for 5 days.
  • Ernesto: Ernesto formed in the Atlantic in September 2000 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1008 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 2 days.
  • TD 9L: This system formed in the Atlantic in September 2000 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1008 mb. It made landfall near Port Arthur, United States. The system was tracked for 1 day.
  • Florence: Florence formed in the Atlantic in September 2000 and peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 985 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
  • Gordon: Gordon formed in the Atlantic in September 2000 and peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 981 mb. It made landfall near Newberry, United States. The system was tracked for 7 days.
  • Helene: Helene formed in the Atlantic in September 2000 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 986 mb. It made landfall near Wright, United States. The system was tracked for 10 days.
  • Isaac: Isaac formed in the Atlantic in September 2000 and peaked as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 943 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 13 days.
  • Joyce: Joyce formed in the Atlantic in September 2000 and peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 975 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
  • Keith: Keith formed in the Atlantic in September 2000 and peaked as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 939 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near San Pedro, Belize and last near Altamira, Mexico. The system was tracked for 8 days.
  • Leslie: Leslie formed in the Atlantic in October 2000 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 973 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
  • Michael: Michael formed in the Atlantic in October 2000 and peaked as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 965 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
  • Nadine: Nadine formed in the Atlantic in October 2000 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 999 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
  • TD 19L: This system formed in the Atlantic in October 2000 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 976 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.

Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.

Strongest storm of 2000

Hurricane Keith was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 140 mph (220 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 939 mb, on October 1. That is Category 4 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

61 Atlantic storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 14 matched it. It produced 10% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.

Landfalls in 2000

6 of the season’s 19 systems made landfall, 2 of them at hurricane strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.

  • August 15: Beryl near San Fernando, Mexico, 50 mph (tropical storm)
  • August 22: Debby near Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 75 mph (Category 1)
  • August 22: Debby near Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy, 75 mph (Category 1)
  • August 22: Debby near Road Town, British Virgin Islands, 75 mph (Category 1)
  • September 9: TD 9L near Port Arthur, United States, 30 mph (tropical depression)
  • September 18: Gordon near Newberry, United States, 65 mph (tropical storm)
  • September 22: Helene near Wright, United States, 40 mph (tropical storm)
  • October 2: Keith near San Pedro, Belize, 75 mph (Category 1)
  • October 3: Keith near San Pedro, Belize, 70 mph (tropical storm)
  • October 5: Keith near Altamira, Mexico, 90 mph (Category 1)

How 2000 ranks since 1980

The season ranks 14th of 47 Atlantic seasons since 1980 for named storms (tied with 5 other seasons), 14th for hurricanes (tied with 4 other seasons) and 23rd for accumulated cyclone energy.

The record since 1980 is 30 named storms, in 2020, and the highest ACE is 250, in 2005.

2000 storm names

The 2000 season used 14 names: Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Keith, Leslie, Michael, Nadine.

5 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.

Atlantic and East Pacific lists repeat every six years. See how storms are named.

The WMO later retired the name Keith, so it will not be used again.

2000 season FAQ

How many named storms were there in 2000?

The 2000 Atlantic hurricane season had 15 named storms, 8 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes, from 19 systems tracked in all. The 1991–2020 average is 14.4 named storms, 7.2 at 64 kt or more and 3.2 major per season. The first to form was Alberto and the last was Tropical Storm 19L.

What was the strongest storm of 2000?

Hurricane Keith. It peaked at 140 mph (220 km/h, 120 kt) with a lowest pressure of 939 mb on October 1. That is Category 4 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 61 Atlantic storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 10% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.

When did the 2000 season end?

The official season ended on November 30, 2000, as it does every year in the Atlantic, eastern Pacific and Central Pacific. The last system, Tropical Storm 19L, dissipated on October 29. Storms that form in December still count toward that year: 6 Atlantic storms since 1980 reached tropical-storm strength in December.