Poorly attached roof shingles or tiles can blow off.

Coastal flooding and pier damage are often associated with Category 1 storms.
Power outages are typically widespread to extensive, sometimes lasting several days. Even though it is the least intense type of
hurricane, they can still produce widespread damage and can be life-threatening storms. [11]

Hurricanes that s well as the record-breaking tenth named storm to strike the United States in that year. The twenty-sixth tropical
cyclone, twenty-fifth named storm, tenth hurricane, and third major hurricane of the record-breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season,
Delta formed from a tropical wave which was first monitored by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) on October 1. Moving
westward, the tropical wave began to quickly organize. A well-defined center of circulation formed with sufficiently organized deep
convection on October 4, and was designated as Tropical Depression Twenty-six and soon thereafter, Tropical Storm Delta.
Extremely rapid intensification ensued throughout October 5 into October 6, with Delta becoming a Category 4 hurricane within
28 hours of attaining tropical storm status. The rate of intensification was the fastest in the Atlantic basin since Hurricane
Wilma in 2005. After peaking in intensity however, an unexpected increase in wind shear and dry air quickly weakened the small
storm before it made landfall in Puerto Morelos, Mexico as a Category 2 hurricane with 105 mph (169 km/h) winds. It weakened
some more over land before emerging into the Gulf of Mexico, where it was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane. After that, it
began to restrengthen, regaining Category 3 status late on October 8. It then turned northward and reached a secondary peak

municipal seat,
and largest
settlement, is
the city of San
Francisco de
Campeche
(often shortened
to Campeche).
As of 2010, the
city had a
population of
220,389. [3]

Aside from the

municipal seat,
the municipality
has 564
localities.
The largest
localities are,
(with 2010
populations in
parentheses): L
erma (8,281), C
hiná (5,194),
classified as
urban, and Los
Laureles (2,251)
, Alfredo V.
Bonfil (2,060), P
ich (1,756), Tiki
nmul (1,663), Im
í (1,227), Hamp
olol (1,123), Ca
stamay (1,101),
and San
Francisco
Kobén (1,045),
classified as
rural. [3]

Economy
[edit]

The economy of
San Francisco
de Campeche is
based primarily
on
the services sec
tor: commerce,
tourism,
communications
, public
administration,
public services.
There are also
various maquila
doras textiles
installed in the
city, and small
and medium-
sized
enterprises
generally
associated with
the exploitation
of primary
products,
forming the
secondary
sector. The
primary sector
persists through
fishing activity.
Tourism
[edit]

Plaza de la Independencia.

In recent years
tourism has had
a strong boost
in the State
of Campeche.
Underpinning
the tourist
activity the
emblematic
places in the
capital city are:
Downtown and historic neighborhoods
[edit]
The centro
histórico of
Campeche is a
beautiful
example of a
fortified urban
center in the
viceregal baroq
ue style. It
contains many
examples
of Spanish
Colonial
architecture,
and the
fortifications
system of
Campeche is an
important
example of
Spanish military
architecture of
the 17th and
18th centuries.
These qualities
have earned it
the designation
of Cultural
Heritage of
Humanity by the
United Nations
Educational,
Scientific and
Cultural
Organization.
Its aligned
streets allow us
to take a tour
admiring the
decoration of its
houses, some
of them with
strong Moorish
and Spanish
reminiscences
of the 18th
century and
some
modifications of
the 19th
century. The
color of its
facades print a
vibrant sense of
life in those who
visit them, each
street is full of
stories and
legends.

San Francisco de Campeche Cathedral.

The walls aroun

d part of the city
are a reminder
of the
viceroyalty of
the 17th and
18th centuries.
Religious and
civil architecture
are merged with
civil and
military architect
ure, as modest
bastions of faith
that protected
the population
during pirate
offensives;
Franciscan
bulrush
churches and
baroque
altarpieces with
Solomon
columns leave a
mark of their
strong impact
during Catholic
evangelization
in fortified
American lands
such as the Villa
de San
Francisco de
Campeche. The
sobriety of its
facades are
imposed on the
faith when the
protection of its
faithful was
pondering.
Archaeological sites
[edit]
There is the
place known
as Acanmul and
also relatively
close, the
archaeological
sites of Edzná
and Jaina. The
city can also be
taken as a
starting point to
visit other
important sites
of the State
of Campeche.
Edzná
[edit]
The "Casa de
los Itzáes", is a
place where we
find about
twenty
monumental
buildings that
tell us about the
concentration of
political,
economic and
religious power
that occurred in
pre-Columbian
times.
Due to the type
of soil,
the valley in
which it is
located, is
flooded in the
rainy season
and retains high
humidity almost
all year. To
remedy this
problem, the
Maya
developed an
advanced
system of
hydraulic works:
a network of
canals drained
the valley and
the water was
taken to a
lagoon, which
was
transformed
into dam throug
h retaining
walls, while
other canals
were used to
irrigate the
fields. This led
to an optimum
degree of
moisture in the
soil for intensive
cultivation while
the canals
provided
abundant
fishing, and
were used as
communication
routes and in
some cases
served as a
defense. The
plazas had a
magnificent drai
n system and
the rainwater
reached artificial
reservoirs called
chultunes.
Edzná had
numerous
religious,
administrative
and residential
buildings
distributed over
an area of
approximately
25 square
kilometers. Of
particular
importance on
this site is the
five-story
building, which
is built on a
large platform
that gives it
great
architectural
majesty.
Jaina
[edit]

The "House on
the sea" is one
of the most
interesting
places in the
region due
mainly to its
fame as a
Mayan necropol
is. A little more
than a thousand
human burials
have been
explored around
the site, in
which
extraordinary
pieces of clay
have been
found that were
possibly
deposited as
mortuary
offerings. At the
time of their
discovery, these
pieces helped
cultivate a new
appreciation of
the art Mayan
Culture made in
mud, since its
quality far
exceeded what
had previously
been found in
the area.
The Petenes
[edit]

Part of the
urban area of
San Francisco
de Campeche
borders the Los
Petenes
Biosphere
Reserve.
Curious circular
forms of
vegetation have
been
called petenes
where the origin
of a source of
fresh water, in
the middle of an
area of salt
water, promotes
the
development of
plants less
resistant to salt,
leading to islets
where flora has
taken hierarchy
around the
origin of fresh
water. It is an
entire
organization
that allows
nesting and
refuge for a
large number of
bird and
mammal
species.
In the
coastal mangro
ves of the
reserve, there
are innumerable
natural paths
that make up
attractive
routes, in them
the sport of
fishing tarpon a
nd the
observation of
birds and other
animal species
are carried out.
The enormous
natural wealth
of the area,
forms the ideal
scenario for the
development
and enjoyment
of various
activities ecotou
rism.
Transportation
[edit]

The city is
served with
commercial
airline flights
at Campeche
International
Airport.
Culture

rvices. There
are also
various maquila
doras textiles
installed in the
city, and small
and medium-
sized
enterprises
generally
associated with
the exploitation
of primary
products,
forming the
secondary
sector. The
primary sector
persists through
fishing activity.
Tourism
[edit]

Plaza de la Independencia.
In recent years
tourism has had
a strong boost
in the State
of Campeche.
Underpinning
the tourist
activity the
emblematic
places in the
capital city are:
Downtown and historic neighborhoods
[edit]

The centro
histórico of
Campeche is a
beautiful
example of a
fortified urban
center in the
viceregal baroq
ue style. It
contains many
examples
of Spanish
Colonial
architecture,
and the
fortifications
system of
Campeche is an
important
example of
Spanish military
architecture of
the 17th and
18th centuries.
These qualities
have earned it
the designation
of Cultural
Heritage of
Humanity by the
United Nations
Educational,
Scientific and
Cultural
Organization.
Its aligned
streets allow us
to take a tour
admiring the
decoration of its
houses, some
of them with
strong Moorish
and Spanish
reminiscences
of the 18th
century and
some
modifications of
the 19th
century. The
color of its
facades print a
vibrant sense of
life in those who
visit them, each
street is full of
stories and
legends.

San Francisco de Campeche Cathedral.

The walls aroun
d part of the city
are a reminder
of the
viceroyalty of
the 17th and
18th centuries.
Religious and
civil architecture
are merged with
civil and
military architect
ure, as modest
bastions of faith
that protected
the population
during pirate
offensives;
Franciscan
bulrush
churches and
baroque
altarpieces with
Solomon
columns leave a
mark of their
strong impact
during Catholic
evangelization
in fortified
American lands
such as the Villa
de San
Francisco de
Campeche. The
sobriety of its
facades are
imposed on the
faith when the
protection of its
faithful was
pondering.
Archaeological sites
[edit]

There is the
place known
as Acanmul and
also relatively
close, the
archaeological
sites of Edzná
and Jaina. The
city can also be
taken as a
starting point to
visit other
important sites
of the State
of Campeche.
Edzná
[edit]

The "Casa de
los Itzáes", is a
place where we
find about
twenty
monumental
buildings that
tell us about the
concentration of
political,
economic and
religious power
that occurred in
pre-Columbian
times.
Due to the type
of soil,
the valley in
which it is
located, is
flooded in the
rainy season
and retains high
humidity almost
all year. To
remedy this
problem, the
Maya
developed an
advanced
system of
hydraulic works:
a network of
canals drained
the valley and
the water was
taken to a
lagoon, which
was
transformed
into dam throug
h retaining
walls, while
other canals
were used to
irrigate the
fields. This led
to an optimum
degree of
moisture in the
soil for intensive
cultivation while
the canals
provided
abundant
fishing, and
were used as
communication
routes and in
some cases
served as a
defense. The
plazas had a
magnificent drai
n system and
the rainwater
reached artificial
reservoirs called
chultunes.
Edzná had
numerous
religious,
administrative
and residential
buildings
distributed over
an area of
approximately
25 square
kilometers. Of
particular
importance on
this site is the
five-story
building, which
is built on a
large platform
that gives it
great
architectural
majesty.
Jaina
[edit]

The "House on
the sea" is one
of the most
interesting
places in the
region due
mainly to its
fame as a
Mayan necropol
is. A little more
than a thousand
human burials
have been
explored around
the site, in
which
extraordinary
pieces of clay
have been
found that were
possibly
deposited as
mortuary
offerings. At the
time of their
discovery, these
pieces helped
cultivate a new
appreciation of
the art Mayan
Culture made in
mud, since its
quality far
exceeded what
had previously
been found in
the area.
The Petenes
[edit]

Part of the
urban area of
San Francisco
de Campeche
borders the Los
Petenes
Biosphere
Reserve.
Curious circular
forms of
vegetation have
been
called petenes
where the origin
of a source of
fresh water, in
the middle of an
area of salt
water, promotes
the
development of
plants less
resistant to salt,
leading to islets
where flora has
taken hierarchy
around the
origin of fresh
water. It is an
entire
organization
that allows
nesting and
refuge for a
large number of
bird and
mammal
species.
In the
coastal mangro
ves of the
reserve, there
are innumerable
natural paths
that make up
attractive
routes, in them
the sport of
fishing tarpon a
nd the
observation of
birds and other
animal species
are carried out.
The enormous
natural wealth
of the area,
forms the ideal
scenario for the
development
and enjoyment
of various activi
zed. In
[17]

addition, rainba
nds from the
precursor
disturbance to
Arthur caused
heavy rain
and severe
thunderstorms i
n South Florida.
Over 4 in
(100 mm) of
rain fell in many
sections of
the Middle
Keys and a
peak rainfall
total of 5.35 in
(136 mm) fell
in Marathon on
May 14, where
it was the tenth
highest rainfall
amount for the
city on record
and second
most for May. [18]

[19]
Flash flood
warnings were
issued for large
portions
of Miami-Dade
County on May
14, where street
flooding was
reported. Trop
[20]

ical storm-force
wind gusts as
well
as waterspouts
prompted the
issuance of gale
warnings and sp
ecial marine
warnings across
the majority
of South
Florida. In St.
[21]

Petersburg, a
large tree was
uprooted by
strong winds
from a squall
line. Lightning
[22]
from Arthur's
rainbands
caused a house
fire in North
Naples. No one
was injured, and
estimated
damage was at
$50,000. A[23]

trained weather
spotter reported
nickel-sized hail
in Wellington. [24]

In the same
town, a storm
chaser reported
a funnel cloud.
[25]
Gale-force
wind gusts were
recorded
in Coconut
Grove, causing
a large tree to
fall onto a
house. In Holl
[26]

ywood, heavy
rain caused a
ceiling to
collapse on a 5-
year-old boy
and another
family member.
The boy was
struck on the
head by debris
and took to the
hospital. In Da
[27]

vie, a patio roof

collapsed,
destroying
furniture. In the
same town, a
man was in
critical condition
after being
electrocuted
while fixing an
electronic
appliance in the
rain. Damage
[28]

across Florida
reached
$112,000. [29]
North Carolina
[edit]

Arthur on its closest approach to North Carolina on radar on

May 18
On
May 16, tropical
storm
watches were
issued from Surf
City to Duck an
d Pamlico
Sound to Albem
arle Sound. A
[30]

day later, these

watches were
upgraded to
tropical storm
warnings as
Arthur moved
closer towards
the Outer
Banks. In
[31]

anticipation of
inclement
weather
conditions
associated with
Tropical Storm
Arthur, Dare
County Public
Works
suspended
residential and
commercial
trash collection
in Colington
Island, Kitty
Hawk, Buxton,
Frisco,
and Hatteras.
Commercial
collection was
also suspended
for Manteo, Wa
nchese, Manns
Harbor, Stumpy
Point, Rodanthe
, Waves, Salvo,
and Avon. By
[32]

late May 17,

rough surf
conditions were
already being
experienced on
the southern
portion of the
Outer Banks.
[33]
Torrential
rainfall occurred
as Arthur's outer
rainbands
scraped eastern
North Carolina,
[34]
with 4.92 in
(125 mm) of
rain falling
in Newport withi
n 6 hours, and
many other
locations
recording at
least 3 in
(76 mm) of rain
from the storm.
[35]
Tropical
storm-force
wind gusts
in Cape
Hatteras were
also recorded,
although the
lopsided nature
of the storm
kept the
strongest winds
offshore. [36][34]
Th
e only tropical-
storm force 1-
minute
sustained
winds was at
Alligator River
Bridge in Tyrrell
County. Wave
[1]

heights as high
as 12.5 ft
(3.8 m) were
recorded from
buoys along the
coast of the
Outer Banks
from Arthur.
[37]
Due to
flooding from
Arthur, many
highways in the
Outer Banks
and into
mainland North
Carolina were
closed. Space
[33]

X was also
forced to delay
the launch of
several Starlink
internet
satellites due to
adverse
weather from
Arthur affecting
the recovery
fleet. As
[38]

Arthur moved
away from the
coast, tropical
storm warnings
were lifted as
conditions
gradually
improved later
in the evening. [39]
Elsewhere
[edit]
Purple and red
flags were
raised along the
coasts of
Georgia and
South Carolina
to alert the
public for rip
currents. Offs
[40]

hore Georgia,
3–6 ft (0.91–
1.83 m) waves
were reported.
[41]
In James City
County, Virginia
,
moderate coast
al flooding was
reported in
some places.
[42]
In
southern New
Jersey, Post-
Tropical
Cyclone Arthur,
along with a
large upper-
level low to its
west, caused
coastal flooding
and strong
winds in towns
on the Jersey
Shore. Power
lines were
reported down
in several
towns. Trees
were blown
down on
 the Atlantic City
Expressway an
d on U.S. Route
30 in Mullica
Township. [43]

See also
[edit]

 tropical
cyclones portal
 Timeline of the
2020 Atlantic
hurricane
season
 Tropical
cyclones in
2020
 Other storms
with the same
name
 List of North
Carolina
hurricanes
 List of off-
season Atlantic
hurricanes
 Tropical Storm
Ana (2015) –
made landfall
at a similar time
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22. ^ Event:
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 Duration September 14 – September 17

Peak intensity 50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min);

1001 mbar (hPa)

Early on September 11, a tropical wave exited western Africa. The next day, the system moved across the Cabo Verde Islands,
producing flooding that killed one person in Praia.[39] The city recorded 5 in (88 mm) of precipitation over 24 hours. Flooding blocked
several roads and damaged automobiles, bridges, buildings, and farmland.[103] Continuing to the northwest, the system developed
into Tropical Depression Twenty-One on September 14, which quickly strengthened into Tropical Storm Vicky. Despite strong wind
shear partially caused by Hurricane Teddy's outflow, Vicky intensified to reach peak winds of 50 mph (80 km/h) and a pressure of
1,001 mbar (29.6 inHg) on September 15. Continued wind shear caused Vicky to weaken, and the storm dissipated on
September 17.[39]

Tropical Storm Wilfred

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Tropical storm (SSHWS)

Duration September 17 – September 21

 Peak intensity 40 mph (65 km/h) (1-min);

1006 mbar (hPa)

A tropical wave exited western Africa on September 13. After a well-defined circulation formed within an area of deep convection,
the system developed into Tropical Storm Wilfred late on September 17 while situated about 345 mi (555 km) southwest of Cabo
Verde. It only reached peak winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1,006 mbar (29.7 inHg), before weakening due
to dry air and wind shear. Wilfred weakened to a tropical depression on September 20, and degenerated into an open trough the
next day about 920 mi (1,480 km) east of the northern Leeward Islands.[104]

Subtropical Storm Alpha

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Main article: Subtropical Storm Alpha (2020)

Subtropical storm (SSHWS)

Duration September 17 – September 19

Peak intensity 50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min);

996 mbar (hPa)

A large extratropical low developed over the northeast Atlantic Ocean on September 14, which moved south-southeastward. The
wind field contracted as thunderstorms formed over the circulation. On September 17, the system developed

(1932), "Cuba–Brownsville" (1933), "Labor Day" (1935), J

Category 3

Sustained win
Most recent landfall
ds
 50–58 m/s
96–112 kn
178–208 km/h
111–129 mph

Rafael in 2024 just prior to its

landfall in Cuba

Devastating damage will occur

Tropical cyclones of Category 3 and higher are described as major hurricanes in the Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, and Central
Pacific basins. These storms can cause some structural damage to small residences and utility buildings, particularly those of wood
frame or manufactured materials with minor curtain wall failures. Buildings that lack a solid foundation, such as mobile homes, are
usually destroyed, and gable-end roofs are peeled off.[11]

Manufactured homes usually sustain severe and irreparable damage. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures, while
larger structures are struck by floating debris. A large number of trees are uprooted or snapped, isolating many areas. Terrain may
be flooded well inland. Near-total to total power loss is likely for up to several weeks. Home water access will likely be lost or
contaminated.[11]

Hurricanes that peaked at Category 3 intensity and made landfall at that intensity
include: Easy (1950), Carol (1954), Hilda (1955), Audrey (1957), Olivia (1967), Ella (1970), Caroline (1975), Eloise (1975), Olivia (19
75), Alicia (1983), Elena (1985), Roxanne (1995), Fran (1996), Isidore (2002), Jeanne (2004), Lane (2006), Karl (2010), Otto (2016),
Zeta (2020), Grace (2021), John (2024), and Rafael (2024).

Category 4
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See also: List of Category 4 Atlantic hurricanes and List of Category 4 Pacific hurricanes

Category 4

Sustained win
Most recent landfall
ds
 58–70 m/s
113–136 kn
209–251 km/h
130–156 mph

Helene in 2024 just prior to

its Florida Big Bend landfall

Catastrophic damage will occur

Category 4 hurricanes tend to produce more extensive curtainwall failures, with some complete structural failure on small
residences. Heavy, irreparable damage and near-complete destruction of gas station canopies and other wide span overhang type
structures are common. Mobile and manufactured homes are often flattened. Most trees, except for the hardiest, are uprooted or
snapped, isolating many areas. These storms cause extensive beach erosion. Terrain may be flooded far inland. Total and long-
lived electrical and water losses are to be expected, possibly for many weeks.[11]

The 1900 Galveston hurricane, the deadliest natural disaster to hit the United States, peaked at an intensity that corresponds to a
modern-day Category 4 storm. Other examples of storms that peaked at Category 4 intensity and made landfall at that intensity
include: Hazel (1954), Gracie (1959), Donna (1960), Carla (1961), Flora (1963), Betsy (1965), Celia (1970), Carmen (1974), Madeli
ne (1976), Frederic (1979), Joan (1988), Iniki (1992), Charley (2004), Dennis (2005), Ike (2008), Harvey (2017), Laura (2020), Eta (
2020), Iota (2020), Ida (2021), Lidia (2023), and Helene (2024).

Category 5
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See also: List of Category 5 Atlantic hurricanes and List of Category 5 Pacific hurricanes

Category 5

Sustained w
Most recent landfall
inds

≥ 70 m/s
≥ 137 kn
≥ 252 km/h
≥ 157 mph
 Otis in 2023 nearing its landfall
in Acapulco, Mexico

Catastrophic damage will occur

Category 5 is the highest category of the Saffir–Simpson scale. These storms cause complete roof failure on many residences and
industrial buildings, and some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. The collapse of many wide-
span roofs and walls, especially those with no interior supports, is common. Very heavy and irreparable damage to many wood-
frame structures and total destruction to mobile/manufactured homes is prevalent. [11]

Only a few types of structures are capable of surviving intact, and only if located at least 3 to 5 miles (5 to 8 km) inland. They include
office, condominium and apartment buildings and hotels that are of solid concrete or steel frame construction, multi-story concrete
parking garages, and residences that are made of either reinforced brick or concrete/cement block and have hipped roofs with
slopes of no less than 35 degrees from horizontal and no overhangs of any kind, and if the windows are either made of hurricane-
resistant safety glass or covered with shutters. Unless most of these requirements are met, the catastrophic destruction of a
structure may occur.[11]

The storm's flooding causes major damage to the lower floors of all structures near the shoreline. Many coastal structures can be
completely flattened or washed away by the storm surge. Virtually all trees are uprooted or snapped and some may be debarked,
isolating most affected communities. Massive evacuation of residential areas may be required if the hurricane threatens populated
areas. Total and extremely long-lived power outages and water losses are to be expected, possibly for up to several months. [11]

Historical examples of storms that made landfall at Category 5 status

include: "Cuba" (1924), "Okeechobee" (1928), "Bahamas" (1932), "Cuba–Brownsville" (1933), "Labor
Day" (1935), Janet (1955), Inez (1966), Camille (1969), Edith (1971), Anita (1977), David (1979), Gilbert (1988), Andrew (1992), De
an (2007), Felix (2