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{{Short description|Hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean}}
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{{Infobox tropical cyclone season
 | Basin                    = Atl
 | Year                     = 2000
 | Track                    = 2000 Atlantic hurricane season summary.png
 | First storm formed       = June 7, 2000
 | Last storm dissipated    = October 29, 2000
 | Strongest storm name     = [[Hurricane Keith|Keith]]
 | Strongest storm winds    = 120
 | Strongest storm pressure = 939
 | Average wind speed       = 1
 | Total depressions        = 19
 | Total storms             = 15
 | Total hurricanes         = 8
 | Total intense            = 3
 | ACE                      = 119
 | Damages                  = 1290
 | Fatalities               = 105 total
 | five seasons             = [[1998 Atlantic hurricane season|1998]], [[1999 Atlantic hurricane season|1999]], '''2000''', [[2001 Atlantic hurricane season|2001]], [[2002 Atlantic hurricane season|2002]]
 | Season timeline          = Timeline of the 2000 Atlantic hurricane season
 | West Pacific season      = 2000 Pacific typhoon season
 | East Pacific season      = 2000 Pacific hurricane season
 | North Indian season      = 2000 North Indian Ocean cyclone season
}}
The '''2000 Atlantic hurricane season''' was a fairly active hurricane season, but featured the latest first named storm in a [[Atlantic hurricane season|hurricane season]] since [[1992 Atlantic hurricane season|1992]]. The hurricane season officially began on June 1, and ended on November 30. It was slightly above average due to a [[La Niña]] weather pattern, although most of the storms were weak. The first cyclone, Tropical Depression One, developed in the southern [[Gulf of Mexico]] on June 7 and dissipated after an uneventful duration. However, it would be almost two months before the first named storm, [[Hurricane Alberto (2000)|Alberto]], formed near [[Cape Verde]]; Alberto also dissipated with no effects on land. Several other tropical cyclones—Tropical Depression Two, Tropical Depression Four, Chris, Ernesto, Nadine, and an unnamed subtropical storm—did not impact land. Five additional storms—Tropical Depression Nine, Florence, [[Hurricane Isaac (2000)|Isaac]], Joyce, and [[Tropical Storm Leslie (2000)|Leslie]]—minimally affected land areas.

The most significant storm of the season was [[Hurricane Keith]], which caused extensive damage in [[Central America]]. After remaining nearly stationary offshore, Keith moved inland over the [[Yucatán Peninsula]] and later made a second landfall in Mexico at hurricane intensity. It caused $319&nbsp;million (2000 USD) in damage and 40 fatalities, mostly in [[Belize]]. The precursor to Tropical Storm Leslie brought severe flooding to [[South Florida]], which losses reaching $950&nbsp;million (2000 USD). [[Hurricane Gordon (2000)|Hurricane Gordon]] and [[Tropical Storm Helene (2000)|Tropical Storm Helene]] both caused moderate damage in the [[Southeastern United States]], mainly in [[Florida]]. [[Tropical Storm Beryl (2000)|Tropical Storm Beryl]] caused minor damage in Mexico and [[Hurricane Debby (2000)|Hurricane Debby]] resulted in less than $1&nbsp;million (2000 USD) in damage in the [[Greater Antilles|Greater]] and [[Lesser Antilles]]. [[Hurricane Michael (2000)|Hurricane Michael]] brought widespread effects to [[Atlantic Canada]], though a specific damage toll is unknown.

== Seasonal forecasts ==
=== Pre-season outlooks ===
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|+'''Predictions of tropical activity in the 2000 season'''
|- style="background:#ccccff"
|align="center"|'''Source'''
|align="center"|'''Date'''
|align="center"|'''<small>Tropical<br />storms</small>'''
|align="center"|'''<small>Hurricanes</small>'''
|align="center"|'''<small>Major<br />hurricanes</small>'''
|-
|align="left"|[[Colorado State University|CSU]]
|align="left"|''Average <small>(1950–2000)</small>''
|9.6
|5.9
|2.3
|-
|align="left"|[[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|NOAA]]
|align="left"|''Average''
|11
|6
|2
|-
|align="left"|CSU
|align="left"|April 7, 2000
|11
|7
|3
|-
|align="left"|CSU
|align="left"|June 7, 2000
|12
|8
|4
|-
|align="left"|CSU
|align="left"|August 4, 2000
|11
|7
|3
|-
|align="left"|NOAA
|align="left"|August 10, 2000
|11
|7
|3
|-
|align="center" colspan="2"|'''Actual activity'''
|'''15'''
|'''8'''
|'''3'''
|}

Forecasts of hurricane activity are issued before each hurricane season by noted hurricane expert Dr. [[William M. Gray]] and his associates at [[Colorado State University]] (CSU), and separately by forecasters with the U.S. Government's [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]] (NOAA). According to CSU, the average season between 1950 and 2000 had 9.6 tropical storms, 5.9 hurricanes, and 2.3 major hurricanes (storms exceeding Category 3 on the [[Saffir–Simpson scale|Saffir–Simpson hurricane scale]]). A normal season, as defined by NOAA, has 9 to 12 named storms, of which five to seven reach hurricane strength and one to three become major hurricanes.<ref name="Gray Dec">{{cite report|author1=Philip J. Klotzbach |author2=William M. Gray |date=December 8, 2006 |title=Extended Range Forecast of Atlantic Seasonal Hurricane Activity and U.S. Landfall Strike Probability for 2007 |publisher=Colorado State University |access-date=July 1, 2012 |url=http://hurricane.atmos.colostate.edu/forecasts/2006/dec2006/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061218105454/http://hurricane.atmos.colostate.edu/forecasts/2006/dec2006/ |archive-date=December 18, 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="CPCAHOBI">{{cite report|work=[[Climate Prediction Center]]|title=Background Information: The North Atlantic Hurricane Season|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|date=August 8, 2008|access-date=July 1, 2012|url=http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/products/outlooks/background_information.shtml#NOAADEF|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100826053605/http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/products/outlooks/background_information.shtml#NOAADEF|archive-date=August 26, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Noted hurricane expert Dr. William M. Gray on April 7 predicted eleven named storms, with eight reaching hurricane strength and three of the eight reaching Category 3 strength.<ref name="Grapril">{{
cite report
 |author1=William M. Gray 
 |author2=Philip J. Klotzbach 
 |author3=Christopher W. Landsea 
 |date=April 7, 2000 |title=Extended Range Forecast of Atlantic Seasonal Hurricane Activity and U.S. Landfall Strike Probability for 2000 
 |publisher=Colorado State University 
 |access-date=August 18, 2010 |url=http://typhoon.atmos.colostate.edu/forecasts/2000/april2000/ 
 |url-status=dead 
 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719175142/http://typhoon.atmos.colostate.edu/forecasts/2000/april2000/ 
 |archive-date=July 19, 2011 }}</ref> The prediction issued on June 7 was similar, increasing the named storms to twelve, eight hurricanes, and four major hurricanes. On May 10, NOAA issued a season outlook, which gave the indication of an above-average season. According to NOAA, the [[Atmospheric circulation|global scale atmospheric circulation]] pattern which was taking place was conducive to an above-average hurricane season. However, [[La Niña]] was present it the Eastern Pacific, which was a factor in the activity in the season. NOAA issued a 75% chance of above average activity.<ref name="disc1">{{Cite report|work=Climate Prediction Center|title=NOAA: 2000 Atlantic hurricane outlook|date=May 10, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|access-date=January 26, 2008|url=http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlooks/hurricane2000/May/hurricane.html}}</ref>

=== Mid-season outlooks ===
After the season started on June 1,<ref name="start"/> CSU issued a mid-season forecast on August 4, which predicted 11 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. Six days after the CSU prediction, NOAA also released a mid-season outlook, forecasting exactly the same amount of activity, 11 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. With a 75% chance of above-average activity, there was an elevated risk of landfalling hurricanes.<ref name="disc2">{{cite report|work=Climate Prediction Center|title=NOAA: 2000 Atlantic hurricane outlook|date=August 10, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|access-date=August 18, 2010|url=http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlooks/hurricane2000/August/hurricane.html| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100827094902/http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlooks/hurricane2000/August/hurricane.html| archive-date= August 27, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>

== Seasonal summary ==
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[[File:09-27-2000-1445z-Issac And Joyce.png|thumb|right|[[Hurricane Isaac (2000)|Hurricanes Isaac]] and Joyce on September 27, 2000]]
The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 2000.<ref name="start">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=uJpGAAAAIBAJ&pg=4947,1826205&dq=2000+hurricane+season&hl=en|title=Hurricane forecast gets worse|author=Paul Choiniere|date=June 9, 2000|newspaper=[[The Day (New London)|The Day]]|access-date=July 7, 2012}}</ref> It was an above average season in which 19 tropical cyclones formed. Fifteen depressions attained tropical storm status, and eight of these attained hurricane status. Three hurricanes further intensified into major hurricanes.<ref name="mwr">{{cite report|url=http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib/lib1/nhclib/mwreviews/2000.pdf|title=Atlantic Hurricane Season of 2000|author1=James L. Franklin |author2=Lixion A. Avila |author3=Jack L. Beven |author4=Miles B. Lawrence |author5=Richard J. Pasch |author6=Stacy R. Stewart |date=December 2001|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=November 14, 2011}}</ref> The season was above average most likely because of an ongoing [[La Niña]] in the Pacific Ocean.<ref name="disc1"/> Three hurricanes and two tropical storms made landfall during the season<ref name="mwr"/> and caused 77 deaths and $1.2&nbsp;billion in damage (2000 USD).<ref name="mwr"/><ref name="btcr"/><ref name="cenapred"/><ref name="Debby TCR" /> Hurricane Florence and [[Hurricane Isaac (2000)|Isaac]] and Tropical Storm Leslie also caused damage and fatalities, though none of the three made landfall. The last storm of the season, an unnamed subtropical storm, dissipated on October 29,<ref name="mwr"/> over a month before the official end of hurricane season on November 30.<ref name="end">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=S81IAAAAIBAJ&pg=2458,3051546&dq=2000+hurricane+season&hl=en|title=Fairly mild season left damage nonetheless|date=November 29, 2000|agency=[[Knight Ridder]]|newspaper=[[The Vindicator]]|access-date=July 7, 2012}}</ref>

[[Tropical cyclogenesis]] first occurred in the month of June, with two tropical depressions developing in the Atlantic.<ref name="padgett"/> However, no tropical cyclones developed in the month of July, the first phenomenon since [[1993 Atlantic hurricane season|1993]].{{Atlantic hurricane best track}} In August, five tropical cyclones developed, most notably, [[Hurricane Alberto (2000)|Hurricane Alberto]]. September was more active, with seven named storms forming; that month featured [[Hurricane Keith]], the strongest system of the 2000 Atlantic hurricane season. With seven named storms forming in September, this made it the most active September on record at the time. This record was surpassed [[2002 Atlantic hurricane season|two years later]] when eight storms formed in September. In addition, a quick succession of eight storms occurred in September, and lasted into early October. Six tropical cyclones existed in October and one additional subtropical storm developed in the last week of the month. Following an active October, no tropical cyclogenesis occurred in November, which is the final month of the season.<ref name="mwr"/>

A series of six high-latitude tropical cyclones affected Europe as an [[extratropical cyclone]], contributing to high rainfall and events across the continent in September and October 2000.<ref>{{cite journal|title= Clustering of Regional-Scale Extreme Precipitation Events in Southern Switzerland|format=PDF|url=https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/mwre/144/1/mwr-d-15-0205.1.pdf|journal=Monthly Weather Review|volume=144|author1=Yannick Barton|author2=Paraskevi Giannakaki|author3=Harald Vonwaldow|author4=Clément Chevalier|author5=Stephan Pfahl|author6=Olivia Martius|page=360|date=January 2016}}</ref>

The season's activity was reflected with an [[accumulated cyclone energy]] (ACE) rating of 119.<ref>{{cite report|work=Hurricane Research Division|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|date=March 2011|title=Atlantic basin Comparison of Original and Revised HURDAT|access-date=July 23, 2011|url=http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/hurdat/Comparison_of_Original_and_Revised_HURDAT_mar11.html}}</ref> ACE is, broadly speaking, a measure of the power of the hurricane multiplied by the length of time it existed, so storms that last a long time, as well as particularly strong hurricanes, have high ACEs. ACE is only calculated for full advisories on tropical systems at or exceeding {{convert|34|kn|mph km/h}} or tropical storm strength. [[Subtropical cyclone]]s, including the unnamed storm as well as the initial stages of Florence, Leslie, and [[Hurricane Michael (2000)|Michael]], are excluded from the total.<ref>{{cite report|author=David Levinson|date=August 20, 2008|title=2005 Atlantic Ocean Tropical Cyclones|work=National Climatic Data Center|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|access-date=July 23, 2011|url=http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/research/2005/2005-atlantic-trop-cyclones.html<!--DASHBot-->|archive-date=December 1, 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051201033336/http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/research/2005/2005-atlantic-trop-cyclones.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Systems ==

=== Tropical Depression One ===
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=01L Jun 8 2000 1645Z.png
| Track=1-L 2000 track.png
| Formed=June 7
| Dissipated=June 8
| 1-min winds=25
| Pressure=1008
}}
A [[tropical wave]] exited the west coast of Africa on May 23 and tracked westward across the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean.<ref name="padgett">{{cite report|url=http://australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2000/summ0006.htm|title=Monthly Global Tropical Cyclone Summary June 2000|author=Gary Padgett|year=2000|publisher=Australia Severe Weather|access-date=October 20, 2011}}</ref> The system had entered into the [[Gulf of Mexico]] on June 6.<ref name="td1tcr">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL012000_One.pdf|title=Tropical Depression One Tropical Cyclone Report|author=Richard J. Pasch|date=June 13, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=[[National Hurricane Center]]|access-date=October 20, 2011}}</ref> Another tropical wave merged with the system on June 7 and developed into a low-pressure area in the Gulf of Mexico.<ref name="padgett"/> Later that day, the National Hurricane Center began classifying the system as Tropical Depression One. Though the depression was predicted to intensify into a tropical storm,<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0100.001.html|title=Tropical Depression One Discussion Number 1|author=Lixion A. Avila|date=June 7, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=October 20, 2011}}</ref> strong wind shear produced by an upper-anticyclone prevented significant strengthening.<ref name="padgett"/>

The depression tracked slowly and erratically through the Gulf of Mexico. By late on June 8, a reconnaissance plane flight indicated that the depression had degenerated into a low-pressure area.<ref name="padgett"/><ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0100.005.html|title=Tropical Depression One Discussion Number 5|author1=Lixion A. Avila  |author2=Stacy R. Stewart|date=June 8, 2000|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=October 20, 2011|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration}}</ref> The remnants of the depression produced gusty winds and light to moderate rainfall along the Gulf Coast of Mexico;<ref name="td1tcr"/> some areas in the [[Political divisions of Mexico|state]] of [[Tamaulipas]] reported precipitation amounts as high as {{convert|7.18|in}}.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://smn.cna.gob.mx/ciclones/tempo2000/atlantico/dt1/dt1.html |title=Depresión Tropical N° 1 |author=Servicio Meteorológico Nacional |date=July 13, 2000 |publisher=Centro Nacional de Previsión del Tiempo. |access-date=October 27, 2011 |language=es |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426214358/http://smn.cna.gob.mx/ciclones/tempo2000/atlantico/dt1/dt1.html |archive-date=April 26, 2012 }}</ref> In addition, heavy precipitation was reported in south-central Texas.<ref name="padgett"/>
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=== Tropical Depression Two ===
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=02L 2000-06-23 1250Z.png
| Track=2-L 2000 track.png
| Formed=June 23
| Dissipated=June 25
| 1-min winds=30
| Pressure=1008
}}
A tropical wave emerged off the coast of Africa and quickly developed into Tropical Depression Two on June 23.<ref name="td2tcr">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL022000_Two.pdf|title=Tropical Depression Two Tropical Cyclone Report|author=Miles B. Lawrence|date=July 1, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 1, 2013}}</ref> Although it was well-organized,<ref name="padgett"/> the National Hurricane Center did not initiate advisories on the depression until 1500 UTC on June 24,<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0200.001.html|title=Tropical Depression Two Discussion Number 1|author=James L. Franklin|date=June 24, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 1, 2013}}</ref> since it operationally appeared that a surface circulation did not exist until then. However, the depression was less organized after the National Hurricane Center began advisories.<ref name="padgett"/> Having formed at 19.8°W, it was one of the easternmost developing tropical cyclones in the month of June, even further east than [[1979 Atlantic hurricane season#Tropical Storm Ana|Tropical Storm Ana in 1979]] and [[List of storms in the 2003 Atlantic hurricane season#Tropical Depression Two|Tropical Depression Two in 2003]].<ref name="padgett"/>{{Atlantic hurricane best track}} Though light wind shear and marginally warm [[sea surface temperatures]] were in the path of the depression,<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0200.002.html|title=Tropical Depression Two Discussion Number 2|author=James L. Franklin|date=June 24, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 1, 2013}}</ref> no significant intensification occurred as it tracked generally westward.<ref name="td2tcr"/> The depression began encountering a stable air mass,<ref name="padgett"/> and degenerated back into a tropical wave on June 25.<ref name="td2tcr"/>
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=== Hurricane Alberto ===
{{Main|Hurricane Alberto (2000)}}
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=Alberto 2000-08-12 1315Z.png
| Track=Alberto 2000 track.png
| Formed=August 3
| Dissipated=August 23
| 1-min winds=110
| Pressure=950
}}
A well-developed tropical wave was observed in satellite imagery over central Africa on July 30. The system tracked westward and emerged into the Atlantic Ocean on August 3. Thereafter, the system rapidly organized, and developed into Tropical Depression Three at 1800 UTC that day. The depression moved west-northwestward and strengthened into Tropical Storm Alberto early on August 4. While briefly turning westward on August 6, Alberto reached hurricane status. It tracked west-northwestward, and by early the following day, the storm reached an initial peak with winds of {{convert|90|mph|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}}. Shortly thereafter, Alberto re-curved northwestward. Wind shear then increased, which caused Alberto to weaken to a tropical storm on August 9. However, it quickly re-strengthened, and early on August 10, Alberto was upgraded to a hurricane again. Due to a break in a subtropical ridge, Alberto gradually curved northward and north-northeastward between August 11 and 12. While turning northeastward, Alberto strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane, becoming the first major hurricane of the season. By 1200 UTC on August 12, Alberto attained its peak intensity with winds of {{convert|125|mph|abbr=on}}.<ref name="atcr">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL032000_Alberto.pdf|title=Hurricane Alberto Tropical Cyclone Report|author=Jack L. Beven|date=December 8, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 1, 2013}}</ref>

Increasing upper-level westerlies caused Alberto to weaken as it moved east-northeastward, with the cyclone losing most of its convection. Early on August 14, Alberto was downgraded to a tropical storm. A westerly trough that had been guiding Alberto outran the storm, and strong ridging developed to the north and west. As a result, Alberto turned southward on August 15, southwestward on August 16, and then to the west on August 17. While curving northwestward and then northward, Alberto began to re-strengthen, and was upgraded to a hurricane for the third occasion on August 18. Alberto reached a third peak intensity as a Category 2 hurricane with winds of {{convert|105|mph|abbr=on}} on August 20. After weakening back to a Category 1 hurricane, Alberto had completed a cyclonic loop, which it had started on August 13. Due to decreasing ocean temperatures, Alberto was again downgraded to a tropical storm on August 23 as it accelerated northeastward. Six hours later, Alberto transitioned into an extratropical cyclone while centered about {{convert|780|mi}} south-southwest of [[Reykjavík]], Iceland.<ref name="atcr"/>
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=== Tropical Depression Four ===
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=04L 2000-08-09 1645Z.png
| Track=4-L 2000 track.png
| Formed=August 8
| Dissipated=August 11
| 1-min winds=30
| Pressure=1009
}}
An area of low pressure detached from a frontal zone on August 4 and moved southwestward. After developing a minimal amount of deep convection, an Air Force Reserve Command reconnaissance aircraft found a well-defined low-level circulation on August 8. The depression then moved westward without intensifying for two days. On August 10, the depression was about {{convert|80|mi}} east of [[Cape Canaveral]], Florida when it abruptly turned northeastward in advance of a deep-layer trough over the eastern United States. After minimal strengthening, the depression dissipated to the north of the [[Bahamas]] on August 11. While a tropical cyclone, a reconnaissance flight reported winds of {{convert|56|mph|abbr=on}} at {{convert|1500|ft}}. However, it was not upgraded to a tropical storm since the aforementioned wind speed did not represent the intensity of the depression.<ref name="FourTCR">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL042000_Four.pdf|title=Tropical Depression Four Tropical Cyclone Report|author=James L. Franklin|date=August 31, 2000|work=National Hurricane Center|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|access-date=January 28, 2012}}</ref>
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=== Tropical Storm Beryl ===
{{Main|Tropical Storm Beryl (2000)}}
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=Beryl 2000-08-14 1601Z.png
| Track=Beryl 2000 track.png
| Formed=August 13
| Dissipated=August 15
| 1-min winds=45
| Pressure=1007
}}
A tropical wave emerged from the coast of Africa with a closed circulation on August 3. The system split, with the northern portion developing into Hurricane Alberto, while the southern portion of the wave continued westward. Minimal deep convection persisted until the wave reached the Yucatán Peninsula on August 12. After emerging into the Gulf of Mexico on the following day, satellite imagery and a reconnaissance aircraft flight indicated that the system developed into Tropical Depression Five at 1800 UTC. Early on August 13, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Beryl.<ref name="btcr">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL052000_Beryl.pdf|title=Tropical Storm Beryl Tropical Cyclone Report|author=Stacy R. Stewart|date=November 14, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |work=National Hurricane Center |access-date=December 1, 2013}}</ref> Despite predictions for Beryl to reach hurricane status,<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0500.002.html|title=Tropical Depression Five Discussion Number 2|author=Stacy R. Stewart|date=August 14, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 1, 2013}}</ref> it remained disorganized and peaked as a {{convert|50|mph|abbr=on}} tropical storm.<ref name="btcr"/>

By 0700 UTC on August 15, Beryl made landfall about {{convert|35|mi}} north of [[La Pesca]], in the [[List of states of Mexico|Mexican state]] of [[Tamaulipas]] with winds of {{convert|50|mph|abbr=on}}. Beryl quickly weakened inland, and was downgraded to a tropical depression five hours after moving inland. Shortly thereafter, Beryl dissipated while centered near [[Monterrey]].<ref name="btcr"/> In Mexico, Beryl dropped light to moderate rainfall, especially in Tamaulipas, which peaked at {{convert|9.76|in}}.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/beryl2000.html|title=Tropical Storm Beryl – August 13–16, 2000|author=David M. Roth|date=January 27, 2007|publisher=<!--[[Weather Prediction Center]]-->National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|access-date=December 1, 2013}}</ref> One person drowned due to flood waters in northeastern Mexico.<ref name="btcr"/> Damage was light, totaling to $27,000 (2000 USD).<ref name="cenapred">{{cite report|url=http://www.proteccioncivil.gob.mx/upLoad/Publicaciones/ised_2000.pdf |title=Impacto socioeconómico de los principales desastres ocurridos en a la República Mexicana en el año 2000 |author1=Daniel Bitrán Bitrán |author2=Martín Jiménez Espinosa |author3=Héctor Eslava Morales |author4=Marco Antonio Salas Salinas |author5=María Teresa Vázquez Conde |author6=Lucía Guadalupe Matías Ramírez |author7=Krishna Susana Camacho Quintana |author8=Lorena Acosta Colsa |date=November 2001 |publisher=[[CENAPRED]] |access-date=October 30, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080227010138/http://www.proteccioncivil.gob.mx/upLoad/Publicaciones/ised_2000.pdf |archive-date=February 27, 2008 }}</ref> In southern Texas, Beryl brought light precipitation to some locations. Cloud cover and rainfall in the [[Brownsville, Texas|Brownsville]] area resulted in the coldest maximum temperature recorded for the city on the date of August 15.<ref name="NCDC">{{cite report|author=Tom Ross |date=October 2, 2000 |title=Hurricanes – 2000 |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |work=National Climatic Data Center |access-date=May 25, 2011 |url=http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/extremes/2000/hurricanes/hurricane.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011024143822/http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/extremes/2000/hurricanes/hurricane.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 24, 2001 }}</ref>
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=== Tropical Storm Chris ===
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=Chris 2000-08-18 1145Z.jpg
| Track=Chris 2000 track.png 
| Formed=August 17
| Dissipated=August 19
| 1-min winds=35
| Pressure=1008
}}
A tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa on August 12. Although large amounts of deep convection accompanied the system, it was displaced from the poorly defined center. Over the next few days, convection consolidated and by 1200 UTC on August 17, the system began as Tropical Depression Six, while centered about {{convert|690|mi}} east of the [[Lesser Antilles]].<ref name="ChrisTCR">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL062000_Chris.pdf|title=Tropical Storm Chris Tropical Cyclone Report|author=Lixion A. Avila|date=September 5, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 1, 2013}}</ref> Outflow was initially limited due to light wind shear, though the depression was forecast to become a strong tropical storm by August 20.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0600.001.html|title=Tropical Depression Six Discussion Number 1|author=James L. Franklin|date=August 17, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 1, 2013}}</ref> It was "highly surprising" to the [[National Hurricane Center]] that the depression did not immediately begin to intensify, despite warm sea surface temperatures and light wind shear.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0600.002.html|title=Tropical Depression Six Discussion Number 2|author=Lixion A. Avila|date=August 18, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 1, 2013}}</ref> Because of a burst in deep convection, as well as satellite imagery estimating winds of {{convert|40|mph|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}}, the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Chris at 1200 UTC on August 18.<ref name="ChrisTCR"/>

Upon becoming a tropical storm, Chris attained its peak intensity with winds of {{convert|40|mph|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}} and a minimum barometric pressure of {{convert|1008|mbar|inHg|abbr=on}}.<ref name="ChrisTCR"/> Because wind shear was believed to be weak, further intensification seemed very likely.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0600.004.html|title=Tropical Storm Chris Discussion Number 4|author=Stacy R. Stewart|date=August 18, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 1, 2013}}</ref> Unexpectedly, Chris weakened back to a tropical depression by 1800 UTC on August 18, after having been a tropical storm for only six hours.<ref name="ChrisTCR"/> However, the National Hurricane Center operationally held Chris at tropical storm intensity until early on the following day. Convection was nearly non-existent early on August 19, though there were a few small bursts in convection.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0600.006.html|title=Tropical Depression Chris Discussion Number 6|author=Miles B. Lawrence|date=August 19, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 1, 2013}}</ref> Later that day, a reconnaissance aircraft flight into the storm found no circulation, while a [[QuikSCAT]] pass indicated an open wave.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0600.008.html|title=Tropical Depression Chris Discussion Number 8|author=Stacy R. Stewart|date=August 19, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 1, 2013}}</ref> As a result, Chris dissipated while east of the northernmost Leeward Islands at 1200 UTC on August 19.<ref name="ChrisTCR"/>

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=== Hurricane Debby ===
{{Main|Hurricane Debby (2000)}}
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=Debby Aug 22 2000 1450Z.jpg
| Track=Debby 2000 track.png
| Formed=August 19
| Dissipated=August 24
| 1-min winds=75
| Pressure=991
}}
A strong tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa on August 16. No development occurred until August 19, when convection began consolidating around a well-defined low-level circulation. As a result, the system became Tropical Depression Seven at 1800 UTC on that same day, while located about {{convert|1035|mi}} east of the [[Windward Islands]]. Favorable conditions allowed the depression to become Tropical Storm Debby early on August 20 and further strengthening into a hurricane occurred 24 hours later. At 1200 UTC on August 21, sustained winds peaked at {{convert|85|mph|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}}. Debby made three landfalls on August 22, in [[Barbuda]], [[Saint Barthélemy]], and [[Virgin Gorda]], before re-entering the Atlantic north of [[Puerto Rico]]. As Debby paralleled the north coast of [[Hispaniola]] late on August 23, it weakened to a tropical storm. Unexpectedly, the storm continued westward and weakened further, instead of approaching Florida and strengthening into a major hurricane. While south of eastern Cuba on August 24, Debby was downgraded to a tropical depression, six hours becoming completely dissipating.<ref name="Debby TCR">{{cite report|author=Richard J. Pasch|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL072000_Debby.pdf|title=Hurricane Debby Tropical Cyclone Report|date=December 8, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref>

Light rainfall and gusty winds caused minor damage in Barbuda, [[Saint Martin (island)|Saint Martin]], and [[Trinidad and Tobago]].<ref name="Debby TCR"/> Brief blackouts and damage reaching $200,000 was reported in the [[United States Virgin Islands]]. Effects were most severe in Puerto Rico, where some areas experienced more than {{convert|12|in}} of rainfall. Mudslides caused by flooding damaged roads, bridges, and houses. At 406 homes on the island were flooded, which five suffering at least moderate damage.<ref name="Aug2000stormdata">{{cite report|url=http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS-D6BCD5F4-3616-4B82-9FEB-A20F4DF6472D.pdf |title=Storm Data – August 2000 |author=Stephen Greco |work=[[National Climatic Data Center]]|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |access-date=December 2, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203052607/http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS-D6BCD5F4-3616-4B82-9FEB-A20F4DF6472D.pdf |archive-date=December 3, 2013 }}</ref> In [[San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan]], slick roads caused several minor car accidents.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://wwwnotes.reliefweb.int/w/rwb.nsf/480fa8736b88bbc3c12564f6004c8ad5/dda64cbffbf659a28525694400503aa8?OpenDocument |title=Puerto Rico faces flooding after Hurricane Debby's drenching rains |date=August 23, 2000 |agency=[[Agence France-Presse]] |publisher=[[ReliefWeb]] |access-date=July 2, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927194240/http://wwwnotes.reliefweb.int/w/rwb.nsf/480fa8736b88bbc3c12564f6004c8ad5/dda64cbffbf659a28525694400503aa8?OpenDocument |archive-date=September 27, 2007 }}</ref> One indirect fatality was attributed to the storm after a man fell off his roof while attempting to remove a satellite dish.<ref name="Debby TCR"/> Damage on the island of Puerto Rico reached $501,000.<ref name="Aug2000stormdata"/> According to the Civil Defense Force of [[Dominican Republic]], severe flooding in the northern portions of that country caused the evacuation of more than 700 people. In [[Haiti]], squalls tore tin roofs off of numerous [[Shanty town|shanty homes]] and subsequently flooded a few.<ref>{{cite report |url=http://www.hurricanecity.com/dam/dam2000.htm |title=2000 hurricane damage reports |publisher=HurricaneCity.com |access-date=July 7, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518115637/http://www.hurricanecity.com/dam/dam2000.htm |archive-date=May 18, 2011 }}</ref> Rainfall in Cuba brought relief to an eight-month-long drought in eastern Cuba.<ref name="Debby TCR"/>
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=== Tropical Storm Ernesto ===
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=Ernesto 2000-09-02 1432Z.jpg
| Track=Ernesto 2000 track.png
| Formed=September 1
| Dissipated=September 3
| 1-min winds=35
| Pressure=1008
}}
A tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on August 28. While tracking west-northwestward, satellite imagery indicated a developing low-level circulation. After significant deep convection formed, the system was classified as Tropical Depression Eight at 1200 UTC on September 1.<ref name="ErnestoTCR">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL082000_Ernesto.pdf|title=Tropical Storm Ernesto Tropical Cyclone Report|author=Miles B. Lawrence|date=October 16, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref> Because of potentially unfavorable wind shear, only slight intensification was forecast.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0800.001.html|author=Lixion A. Avila|title=Tropical Depression Eight Discussion Number 1|date=September 2, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref> The depression tracked west-northwestward under the influence of a subtropical ridge to its north.<ref name="ErnestoTCR"/> Because of satellite intensity estimates of sustained winds of {{convert|40|mph|abbr=on}}, increased deep convection, and improvements in outflow,<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0800.002.html|author=Stacy R. Stewart|title=Tropical Storm Ernesto Discussion Number 2|date=September 2, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref> the depression became Tropical Storm Ernesto at 0600 UTC on September 2. However, the NHC noted in its Tropical Cyclone Report on Ernesto that it may not have been a tropical cyclone at all, as QuikSCAT surface wind estimates indicated that there was no closed circulation, although the data was dismissed as inconclusive.<ref name="ErnestoTCR"/>

As it strengthened into a tropical storm, Ernesto attained its peak intensity with winds of {{convert|40|mph|abbr=on}} and a minimum pressure of {{convert|1008|mbar|inHg|abbr=on}}.<ref name="ErnestoTCR"/> Because of vertical shear, the low-level circulation did not become well-defined. Because convection was being sheared away from the center, the National Hurricane Center noted the possibility of Ernesto weakening back to a tropical depression, though forecasts indicated otherwise.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0800.003.html|author=Miles B. Lawrence|title=Tropical Storm Ernesto Discussion Number 3|date=September 2, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref> Later that day, no significant change in intensity was predicted, as persistent wind shear seemed to be weakening Ernesto, though the SHIPS and GFDL computer models called for significant strengthening.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0800.004.html|author=Miles B. Lawrence|title=Tropical Storm Ernesto Discussion Number 4|date=September 2, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref> Although deep convection re-developed near the center early on September 3, no intensification occurred.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL0800.006.html|author=Stacy R. Stewart|title=Tropical Storm Ernesto Discussion Number 6|date=September 3, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref> At 1800 UTC on September 3, Ernesto weakened to a tropical depression. Six hours later, Ernesto dissipated to the east-northeast of the Leeward Islands.<ref name="ErnestoTCR"/>
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=== Tropical Depression Nine ===
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=TD9 2000-09-08.jpg
| Track=9-L 2000 track.png
| Formed=September 8
| Dissipated=September 9
| 1-min winds=30
| Pressure=1006
}}
A low-level trough and a cluster of convection associated with a tropical wave interacted in the Gulf of Mexico in early September 2000. A disorganized low-level center developed and, thus, the system was classified as Tropical Depression Nine while located {{convert|185|mi}} south of [[Lake Charles, Louisiana]] on September 8. Due to proximity to land, the depression was unable to intensify into a tropical storm and attained a maximum wind speed of {{convert|35|mph|abbr=on}}. The depression weakened slightly before making landfall near [[Sabine Pass]], Texas on September 9. Eight hours later, the depression dissipated while barely inland.<ref name="td9tcr">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL092000_Nine.pdf|title=Tropical Depression Nine Tropical Cyclone Report|author=Jack L. Beven|date=November 17, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref>

The depression brought light to moderate rainfall to [[Louisiana]], [[Mississippi]], [[Arkansas]], [[Alabama]], and Texas, though it was generally less than {{convert|3|in}}.<ref name="td9rain"/> A few areas in southern Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama reported precipitation in excess of {{convert|6|in}};<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/tcgulfcoast.html|title=Tropical Cyclone Rainfall for the Gulf Coast|year=2013|work=Weather Prediction Center|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref> rainfall associated with the depression peaked at {{convert|6.70|in}} in [[Buras-Triumph, Louisiana]].<ref name="td9rain">{{cite report|url=http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/td92000.html|title=Tropical Depression No. 9 – September 5–10, 2000|author=David M. Roth|date=August 4, 2008|work=Weather Prediction Center|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref> However, the depression caused no damage or fatalities.<ref name="td9tcr"/>{{clear}}

=== Hurricane Florence ===
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=HurricaneFlorence2000.jpg
| Track=Florence 2000 track.png
| Formed=September 10
| Dissipated=September 17
| 1-min winds=70
| Pressure=985
}}
In early September, a [[cold front]] stalled over the western Atlantic Ocean, leading to a [[Trough (meteorology)|frontal wave]] forming by September&nbsp;8.<ref name="ftcr">{{cite web |author=James L. Franklin |date=November 9, 2000 |title=Hurricane Florence Tropical Cyclone Report |url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL102000_Florence.pdf |access-date=October 7, 2010 |publisher=National Hurricane Center}}</ref> The convection increased while the wave detached from the cold front. Late on September&nbsp;10, a [[Subtropical cyclone|subtropical]] depression developed located about 375&nbsp;mi (605&nbsp;km) west-southwest of [[Bermuda]], which moved to the west-southwest.<ref>{{cite web |author=Stacy R. Stewart |date=September 9, 2000 |title=Tropical Weather Outlook |url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=TWOAT&e=200009092130 |access-date=July 16, 2024 |publisher=National Hurricane Center}}</ref><ref name="ftcr"/> The subtropical designation was due to its close proximity to a [[cold-core low]], but by 06:00&nbsp;UTC on September&nbsp;11, it transitioned into a tropical depression. Soon after, it strengthened into Tropical Storm Florence, as the thunderstorms increased and around the circulation center. Following a period of rapid strengthening, Florence attained hurricane status late on September&nbsp;11, based on observations from the Hurricane Hunters. The strongest winds were confined to a very small area near the edge of the convection, and by September&nbsp;12, drier air weakened briefly Florence back to tropical storm status. It soon regained hurricane status, but Florence weakened again to a tropical storm on September&nbsp;13 due to cooler waters and stronger wind shear. That day, the motion became nearly stationary, followed by a drift to the south, due to competing steering influences between two ridges. An approaching short-wave trough turned Florence toward the east. The thunderstorms increased again, and Florence attained hurricane status for a third time on September&nbsp;16. That day, it passed about 75&nbsp;mi (120&nbsp;km) northwest of Bermuda, its closest approach, and shortly thereafter Florence reached peak winds of 80&nbsp;mph (130&nbsp;km/h). On September&nbsp;17, Florence weakened due to cooler waters, and later that day was absorbed by the frontal trough, while located 80&nbsp;mi (130&nbsp;km) south of [[Cape Race]] on the island of [[Newfoundland (island)|Newfoundland]].<ref name="ftcr" />

Florence produced large waves along the east coast of the United States, killing three surfers in North Carolina.<ref name="ftcr" /> Seven other people needed rescue, and at least two beaches were closed.<ref>{{cite news |date=September 14, 2000 |page=14|title=Drownings Prompt Closings |url=https://www.newspaperarchive.com/us/north-carolina/wilson/wilson-daily-times/2000/09-13/page-14 |access-date=August 18, 2025 |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Bermuda endured sustained winds of 41&nbsp;mph (67&nbsp;km/h), gusting to 58&nbsp;mph (93&nbsp;km/h). Rainfall at [[L.F. Wade International Airport]] reached 0.47&nbsp;in (12&nbsp;mm).<ref name="ftcr"/> {{clear}}

=== Hurricane Gordon ===
{{Main|Hurricane Gordon (2000)}}
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=Gordon 2000-09-16 1620Z.jpg
| Track=Gordon 2000 track.png
| Formed=September 14
| Dissipated=September 18
| 1-min winds=70
| Pressure=981
}}
A tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa on September 4 and tracked westward across the Atlantic Ocean with minimal organization for four days. After slowly developing convection between September 8 and 14, an Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft reported a closed circulation. As a result, the system was classified as Tropical Depression Eleven just offshore Quintana Roo. Shortly thereafter, the depression made landfall in Quintana Roo. On September 15, the system emerged into the Gulf of Mexico. Due to warm sea surface temperatures, the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Gordon on the following day and further to hurricane intensity on September 17 while tracking northeastward. However, vertical wind shear and dry air entrainment weakened Gordon to a tropical storm later that day. At 0300 UTC on September 18, Gordon made landfall near [[Cedar Key, Florida]] with winds of {{convert|65|mph|abbr=on}}. Gordon rapidly weakened inland and was only a tropical depression when it was absorbed by a frontal system over [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] about 15 hours later.<ref name="GordonTCR">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL112000_Gordon.pdf|title=Hurricane Gordon Tropical Cyclone Report|author=Stacy R. Stewart|date=May 14, 2001|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref>

While passing through the Lesser Antilles, the precursor tropical wave caused locally heavy rainfall and wind gusts between {{convert|29|and|35|mph|abbr=on}}. Shortly before developing into a tropical cyclone, flooding in mountainous areas of [[Guatemala]] caused 23 fatalities. In its early stages, Gordon produced locally heavy rainfall in Cuba and the Yucatán Peninsula. The storm produced abnormally high tides along the west coast of Florida, which caused widespread, but minor [[coastal flooding]].<ref name="GordonTCR"/> At least 65 homes and businesses were flooded, while numerous coastal roads, including [[Bayshore Boulevard]] and the [[Courtney Campbell Causeway]], were closed due to water inundation.<ref name="sept2000">{{cite report|url=http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS-A60EBD38-4FCA-485B-A2C4-716A3324AA07.pdf|title=Storm Data – September 2000|author=Stephen Greco|work=National Climatic Data Center|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203051100/http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS-A60EBD38-4FCA-485B-A2C4-716A3324AA07.pdf|archive-date=December 3, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> One fatality occurred near [[Pensacola, Florida|Pensacola]], after a surfer drowned in rough seas.<ref name="GordonTCR"/> Strong winds in the state caused damage to houses, businesses, power lines, and trees. Two tornadoes in [[Southwest Florida]] extensively damaged 2 condominiums and at least 24 houses. A third tornado along the east coast of [[Central Florida]] caused minimal damage to trees and roofs. Minor flooding occurred in some areas <ref name="sept2000"/> due to rainfall reaching {{convert|9.48|in}} in [[Mayo, Florida|Mayo]].<ref name="sept2000"/><ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/gordon2000.html|title=Tropical Storm Gordon – September 13–21, 2000|author=David M. Roth|date=August 12, 2006|work=Weather Prediction Center|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref> In [[North Carolina]], flooding caused two indirect fatalities when a car lost control and crashed into a tractor trailer.<ref name="cnnindex">{{cite news|url=http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WEATHER/09/19/tropical.weather.ap/index.html|title=Gordon's aftermath leaves Southeast soggy|agency=[[Associated Press]]|date=September 19, 2000|newspaper=[[CNN]]|access-date=June 30, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071006115631/http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WEATHER/09/19/tropical.weather.ap/index.html|archive-date=October 6, 2007}}</ref> In other states, light rainfall caused mostly minor effects. Overall, Gordon was responsible for $10.8&nbsp;million in damage.<ref name="GordonTCR"/>
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=== Tropical Storm Helene ===
{{Main|Tropical Storm Helene (2000)}}
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=Helene 2000-09-25 1435Z.jpg
| Track=Helene 2000 track.png
| Formed=September 15
| Dissipated=September 25
| 1-min winds=60
| Pressure=986
}}
A tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on September 10 and gradually developed into Tropical Depression Twelve on September 15, while located more than {{convert|600|mi}} east of the Leeward Islands. It did not intensify and degenerated to a tropical wave on the following day. The remnants continued westward and crossed the Leeward Islands on September 17. Late on September 19, the remnants redeveloped into Tropical Depression Twelve near [[Grand Cayman]]. Around 1200 UTC on September 20, the depression crossed near the western tip of Cuba. Entering the Gulf of Mexico, the depression began strengthening, and became Tropical Storm Helene at early on September 21, while tracking northward. Later that day, Helene peaked with winds of {{convert|70|mph|abbr=on}}, though due to increasing wind shear, the storm soon began to weaken. At 1200 UTC on September 22, Helene made landfall near [[Fort Walton Beach, Florida]] with winds of {{convert|40|mph|abbr=on}}. Although the storm weakened slightly inland, it later began re-strengthening and became a tropical storm over North Carolina late on September 23. After re-emerging into the Atlantic Ocean, Helene re-intensified to near hurricane status, though the storm was absorbed by a cold front on September 26, while east-southeast of Newfoundland.<ref name="HeleneTCR">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL122000_Helene.pdf|author1=Eric S. Blake |author2=Lixion A. Avila |title=Tropical Storm Helene Tropical Cyclone Report |date=October 17, 2000 |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |work=National Hurricane Center |access-date=December 13, 2013}}</ref>

The remnant tropical wave produced strong winds and flooding in the Lesser Antilles.<ref name="HeleneTCR"/> Effects were the worst in [[Puerto Rico]], where flash flooding and mudslides destroyed one home and damaged at least one-hundred others. In addition, a bridge was also destroyed and many other roads were impassable due to flooding.<ref name="sept2000"/> Impact in Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola is unknown.<ref name="HeleneTCR"/> A combination of gusty winds, locally heavy rainfall, and a few tornadoes in the [[Florida Panhandle]] caused about 5,000 power outages, damaged more than 220 homes,<ref name="sept2000"/> and destroyed two houses and four mobile homes.<ref>{{cite report|author=P. Pierce |date=September 26, 2000 |title=Chapter Damage Assessment Summary for Tropical Storm Helene |publisher=Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross |access-date=April 7, 2012 |url=http://www.tallytown.com/redcross/situation/helene-da-06.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050515232217/http://www.tallytown.com/redcross/situation/helene-da-06.pdf |archive-date=May 15, 2005 }}</ref> Heavy rainfall caused the [[Sopchoppy River]] to exceed its banks, flooding nearby houses.<ref name="sept2000"/> Outside of Florida, effects were most severe in [[South Carolina]], where rainfall in excess of {{convert|9|in}} fell,<ref>{{cite report|author=David M. Roth|date=June 15, 2007|title=Tropical Storm Helene – September 19–24, 2000|work=Weather Prediction Center|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|access-date=December 13, 2013|url=http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/helene2000.html}}</ref> and a tornado caused one fatality,<ref name="HeleneTCR"/> six injuries, and damaged 12 houses.<ref name="her">{{cite news|author=Dan Lewerenz|agency=Associated Press|newspaper=Spartanburg Herald-Journal|date=September 24, 2000|title=Tropical Depression Helene Makes Way Through state|access-date=April 7, 2012|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=UrkeAAAAIBAJ&pg=6599,3918780&dq=tropical+helene&hl=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|agency=Associated Press|date=September 24, 2000|title=Remnants of Helene soak the Southeast|access-date=April 7, 2012|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=KzEzAAAAIBAJ&pg=6572,6493602&dq=tropical+helene&hl=en}}</ref> The other death in the state occurred when a car hydroplaned and crashed into a tree, which killed the driver.<ref name="HeleneTCR"/> Throughout its path, Helene caused slightly more than $16&nbsp;million in damage.<ref name="mwr"/>
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=== Hurricane Isaac ===
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=Isaac_2000-09-28_1745Z.png
| Track=Isaac 2000 track.png
| Formed=September 21
| Dissipated=October 1
| 1-min winds=120
| Pressure=943
}}
{{Main|Hurricane Isaac (2000)}}
A well-defined tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on September 20. The cloud pattern quickly became better-defined, and developed into Tropical Depression Thirteen on September 21 while centered south of [[Cape Verde]]. The depression quickly intensified due to low wind shear and became Tropical Storm Isaac early on September 22 as it headed west-northwestward. Isaac continued to strengthen and was upgraded to a hurricane on September 23. After reaching a preliminary peak with winds of {{convert|120|mph|abbr=on}}, the structure of the storm became less organized, possibly due to slightly colder ocean temperatures and increased wind shear. By 1200 UTC on September 26, Isaac ceased weakening after winds dropped to {{convert|85|mph|abbr=on}}. The storm began to re-strengthen on September 27 after wind shear decreased.<ref name="IsaacTCR">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL132000_Isaac.pdf|title=Hurricane Isaac Tropical Cyclone Report|author=Richard J. Pasch|date=December 18, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 13, 2013}}</ref>

On September 28, Isaac peaked as a low-end Category 4 hurricane with winds of {{convert|140|mph|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}}. Following its peak intensity, Isaac began to weaken immediately thereafter, while turning north-northwestward. Eventually, the storm turned northward before re-curving north-northeastward. Further weakening occurred after Isaac moved over decreasing sea surface temperatures and dropped down to Category 1 intensity by September 30, while accelerating northeastward. On October 1, Isaac was downgraded to a tropical storm shortly before transitioning into extratropical later that same day. The extratropical remnants affected the [[British Isles]] between October 3 and 4, before being absorbed into another extratropical storm to the north of [[Scotland]] on October 4.<ref name="IsaacTCR" /> Minimal impact was reported from Isaac. One fatality occurred when a passenger drowned after his boat capsized due to large waves produced by Isaac offshore [[Long Island]], New York.<ref name="IsaacTCR"/>
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=== Hurricane Joyce ===
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=Joyce 2000-09-28.jpg
| Track=Joyce 2000 track.png
| Formed=September 25
| Dissipated=October 2
| 1-min winds=80
| Pressure=975
}}
A poorly organized tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on September 22. Influenced by a powerful ridge that developed in the wake of [[Hurricane Isaac (2000)|Hurricane Isaac]], the wave traveled a brisk westward path at {{convert|14|to|18|mph|abbr=on}}. While in the deep tropics of the open Atlantic, the wave began to show indications of a closed circulation. On September&nbsp;25, the NHC designated the system as Tropical Depression Fourteen, and a day later upgraded it to Tropical Storm Joyce.<ref name="JoyceTCR">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL142000_Joyce.pdf|title=Hurricane Joyce Tropical Cyclone Report|author=Miles B. Lawrence|date=November 3, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 13, 2013}}</ref> Deep convection and outflow improved,<ref name=Discussion6>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1400.006.html|title=Tropical Storm Joyce Discussion Number 6|date=September 26, 2000|access-date=December 17, 2013|author=Stacy R. Stewart|publisher=National Hurricane Center}}</ref> and Joyce developed an eye.<ref name=Discussion7>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1400.007.html|author=James L. Franklin|date=September 27, 2000|title=Tropical Storm Joyce Discussion Number 7|publisher=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 17, 2013}}</ref> On September&nbsp;27, Joyce attained hurricane status, and early on September 28, Joyce reached a peak intensity of {{convert|90|mph|abbr=on}} and a [[atmospheric pressure|central pressure]] of {{convert|975|mbar|inHg|abbr=on|lk=on}}. At the time, it was located about midway between Africa and the [[Lesser Antilles]], and had a fleeting pinhole eye.<ref name="JoyceTCR"/> Soon after, wind shear increased, partially exposing Joyce's center of circulation,<ref name=Discussion12>{{cite report|date=September 28, 2008|author=Lixion A. Avila|title=Hurricane Joyce Discussion Number 12|publisher=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 17, 2013|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1400.012.html}}</ref> and the hurricane weakened to a tropical storm on September&nbsp;29.<ref name="JoyceTCR"/> The storm still produced occasional bursts of convection,<ref name=Discussion23>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1400.023.html|author=Stacy R. Stewart|title=Tropical Storm Joyce Discussion Number 23|date=October 1, 2000|access-date=December 17, 2013|publisher=National Hurricane Center}}</ref> although it weakened further due to intrusion of [[Saharan air layer]], causing Joyce to weaken into a tropical depression on October&nbsp;1 as it crossed the [[Windward Islands]] on October 1. Although the NHC expected that the depression would reintensify, Joyce degenerated into an open tropical wave over the southeastern Caribbean Sea on October&nbsp;2.<ref name="JoyceTCR"/>

The approach of the storm prompted tropical storm warnings and watches for the Windward Islands. While weakening, Joyce passed close to [[Tobago]], producing sustained winds of {{convert|30|mph|abbr=on}}. Barbados experienced sustained winds of {{convert|35|mph|abbr=on}}, with gusts to {{convert|45|mph|abbr=on}}.<ref name="JoyceTCR"/> After degenerating into an open wave, Joyce's remnants passed over the [[ABC islands (Lesser Antilles)|ABC Islands]], where locally heavy [[thunderstorms]] and light winds were reported on October 2.<ref name="Climatological Summary 2000 NA and Aruba">{{cite report|url=http://www.weather.an/reports/documents/Summary2000.pdf|publisher=Meteorological Service of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba|title=Climatological Summary 2000|pages=4|date=February 2001|access-date=September 20, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051026214216/http://www.weather.an/reports/documents/Summary2000.pdf|archive-date=October 26, 2005}}</ref>
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=== Hurricane Keith ===
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=File:Keith_2000-10-01_0645Z.jpg
| Track=Keith 2000 track.png
| Formed=September 28
| Dissipated=October 6
| 1-min winds=120
| Pressure=939
}}
{{Main|Hurricane Keith}}
A tropical wave emerged off the west coast of Africa on September 16. The system uneventfully crossed the Atlantic and Caribbean, before developing into Tropical Depression Fifteen while near [[Honduras]] on September 28. The depression gradually strengthened, and became Tropical Storm Keith on the following day. As the storm tracked westward, it continued to intensify and was upgraded to a hurricane on September 30. Shortly thereafter, Keith began to [[Rapid intensification|rapidly deepen]] and peaked as a {{convert|140|mph|abbr=on}} Category 4 hurricane less than 24 hours later. Keith then began to meander erratically offshore of Belize, which significantly weakened the storm due to land interaction. By late on October 2, Keith made landfall in [[Ambergris Caye]], Belize as a minimal hurricane. It quickly weakened to a tropical storm, before another landfall occurred near [[Belize City]] early on the following day. While moving inland over the Yucatán Peninsula, Keith weakened further, and was downgraded to a tropical depression before emerging into the Gulf of Mexico on October 4. Once in the Gulf of Mexico, Keith began to re-strengthen and was upgraded to a tropical storm later that day, and a hurricane on the following day. By late on October 5, Keith made its third and final landfall near Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico as a moderately strong Category 1 hurricane. The storm quickly weakened inland and dissipated as a tropical cyclone by 24 hours after landfall.<ref name="ktcr">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL152000_Keith.pdf|title=Hurricane Keith Tropical Cyclone Report |author=Jack L. Beven|date=January 29, 2001|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center |access-date=December 13, 2013}}</ref>

Keith brought heavy rainfall to several countries in Central America, which resulted in extensive flooding, especially in Belize and Mexico. In [[Guatemala]], the storm flooded 10 towns,<ref name="ktcr"/> and caused one fatality.<ref name="bbc">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/953791.stm |title=Hurricane Keith batters Belize |access-date=November 27, 2011 |agency=[[BBC]] |date=October 3, 2000 |publisher=BBC |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140217103926/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/953791.stm |archive-date=February 17, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> Similarly, one fatality also occurred in [[El Salvador]], and at least 300 people were affected by flooding in that country.<ref name="cnn">{{cite news |url=http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WEATHER/10/02/hurricane.keith/index.html |title= Sluggish Hurricane Keith swamps Central America with rain|access-date=December 16, 2007|agency=Associated Press|date=October 2, 2000|publisher=CNN|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070615153847/http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WEATHER/10/02/hurricane.keith/index.html |archive-date = June 15, 2007}}</ref> Thirteen communities in [[Nicaragua]] were completely isolated after Keith made roads impassable.<ref name="paho">{{cite news |url=http://www.paho.org/English/DD/PED/keith-nic-oct3.htm|title=Floods in Nicaragua, 3 October 2000, at 0600 hrs.|access-date=November 27, 2011 |publisher=[[PAHO]]|date=October 3, 2000|work=Pan American Health Organization|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100309083454/http://www.paho.org/English/DD/PED/keith-nic-oct3.htm|archive-date=March 9, 2010}}</ref> Twelve deaths were reported in Nicaragua, all of which were flood-related.<ref name="ktcr"/><ref name="cnn"/> Five people were presumed dead in Honduras after an aircraft disappeared near [[Roatán]]; one other fatality occurred due to flooding. The storm brought torrential rainfall to Belize, with many areas reporting at least {{convert|10|in}} of rain, while highest reported amount of precipitation was {{convert|32.67|in}} in [[Belize City]].<ref name="ktcr"/> In Belize, a village reported that only 12 houses remained, while elsewhere in the country, at least 60 homes were destroyed or damaged;<ref name="ktcr"/> several houses in [[Belize City]] suffered minor roof damage. At least 19 people were killed in Belize and damages totaled to $280&nbsp;million (2000 USD).<ref name="allenpress">{{Cite journal|author1=Jay H. Lawrimore |author2=Michael S. Halpert |author3=Gerald D. Bell |author4=Matthew J. Menne |author5=Bradfield Lyon |author6=Russell C. Schnell |author7=Karin L. Gleason |author8=David R. Easterling |author9=Wasila Thiaw |author10=William J. Wright |author11=Richard R. Heim Jr. |author12=David A. Robinson |author13=Lisa Alexander |title=Climate Assessment for 2000|journal=Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society|volume=82|issue=6|date=June 2001|pages=1304|doi=10.1175/1520-0477(2001)082<1304:CAF>2.3.CO;2|bibcode = 2001BAMS...82.1304L |doi-access=free }}</ref> Heavy rainfall also occurred in Mexico, especially in the states of [[Nuevo León]] and Tamaulipas.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/keith2000.html|title=Hurricane Keith – October 1–8, 2000 |author=David M. Roth|date=January 21, 2007|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=Weather Prediction Center|access-date=December 13, 2013}}</ref> Flooding by Keith caused several mudslides and a few rivers reached historic levels. Throughout Mexico, at least 460 houses were damaged or destroyed and other losses in infrastructure occurred.<ref name="cenapred"/> In addition, one person drowned due to heavy rainfall.<ref name="ktcr"/> Damages incurred in associated with Keith in Mexico totaled approximately $365.9&nbsp;million (2000 MXN, $38.7&nbsp;million 2000 USD). Overall, Keith was responsible for 40 deaths<ref name="ktcr"/><ref name="cnn"/><ref name="allenpress"/> and $319&nbsp;million (2000 USD) in damage.<ref name="cenapred"/><ref name="bbc"/><ref name="cnn"/><ref name="allenpress"/>
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=== Tropical Storm Leslie ===
{{Main|Tropical Storm Leslie (2000)}}
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=Leslie 2000-10-06 1555Z.jpg
| Track=Leslie 2000 track.png
| Formed=October 4
| Dissipated=October 7
| 1-min winds=40
| Pressure=1006
}}
A tropical wave, which likely spawned [[Hurricane Isaac (2000)|Hurricane Isaac]], entered the eastern Caribbean Sea on September 27. The system slowly organized while tracking westward and later moved to the north-northwest around Hurricane Keith. Eventually, the system moved northward into the Gulf of Mexico and the [[Straits of Florida]]. The system interacted with a frontal boundary while crossing Florida on October 3 and 4, which caused torrential rainfall. Satellite imagery indicated the development of a circulation near [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]]. Because of its structure, the system became a subtropical depression at 1200 UTC on October 4. About six hours later, the subtropical depression emerged into the Atlantic and low-level circulation gradually moved toward the deep convection while tracking eastward. By 1200 UTC on October 5, the subtropical depression was reclassified as Tropical Storm Leslie. While fully tropical, Leslie strengthened slightly and peaked with winds of {{convert|45|mph|abbr=on}}. However, it soon began interacting with a cold front and transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on October 7, while located northwest of Bermuda.<ref name="LeslieTCR">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL162000_Leslie.pdf|title=Tropical Storm Leslie Tropical Cyclone Report|author1=Daniel P. Brown  |author2=James L. Franklin|date=November 5, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=December 13, 2013}}</ref>

The system dropped heavy rainfall in Cuba, peaking at {{convert|8.25|in}} in the [[Havana]] Province.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.met.inf.cu/asp/genesis.asp?TB0=PLANTILLAS&TB1=TEMPORADA&TB2=/Temporadas/temporada2000.htm|title=Temporada ciclónica de 2000 en el Atlántico Norte|author1=José Rubiera|author2=Maritza Ballester|publisher=Instituto de Meteorologia de la Republica de Cuba|access-date=July 7, 2012|archive-date=February 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204211054/http://www.met.inf.cu/asp/genesis.asp?TB0=PLANTILLAS&TB1=TEMPORADA&TB2=/Temporadas/temporada2000.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> While the precursor crossed Florida, it produced torrential rainfall across southern Florida, especially in the [[South Florida metropolitan area|Miami metropolitan area]].<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/leslie2000.html|title=Subtropical Storm Leslie – October 2–6, 2000|author=David M. Roth|date=June 6, 2009|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=Weather Prediction Center|access-date=December 13, 2013}}</ref> In [[Miami-Dade County, Florida|Miami-Dade County]] alone, 1,005 houses were destroyed, 1,358 were severely damaged, and 3,443 had minor damage.<ref name="dam">{{cite report|author=Tom Ross|date=November 15, 2000|title=Weather Log October 1–10th, 2000|work=National Climatic Data Center|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|access-date=July 7, 2012|url=http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/extremes/2000/october/extremes1000.html}}</ref> Throughout the state, at least 93,000 homes were flooded. Electrical stations were also damaged by floods, leaving more than 27,000 people without power.<ref name="rcreport">{{cite news|author=Christina Ward|year=2000|title=Flooding Kills Two in South Florida|publisher=[[American Red Cross]]|access-date=July 7, 2012|url=http://www.redcross.org/news/archives/2000/10-5-00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080313105202/http://www.redcross.org/news/archives/2000/10-5-00.html|archive-date=March 13, 2008}}</ref> Extensive agricultural damage occurred, with {{convert|40000|acre|km2}} of farmland inundated by water. Overall, the precursor system of Leslie resulted in about $950&nbsp;million (2000 USD) in damage, slightly more than half of that figure was agriculture related.<ref name="flagri">{{cite news|author=Bob Blankenship|date=October 5, 2000|title=Crawford Seeks Federal Assistance For Dade County Farmers Hit By Flooding|publisher=[[Florida Department of Agriculture]]|access-date=July 7, 2012|url=http://www.florida-agriculture.com/news/10-05-00.htm|archive-date=February 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204090100/http://www.florida-agriculture.com/news/10-05-00.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> Additionally, three fatalities occurred, two of which due to drowning,<ref name="LeslieTCR"/> while the third was a man that fell while attempting to unclog a roof drain.<ref name="cnn2">{{cite news|author=Susan Candiotti|date=October 4, 2000|title=Miami bails out after floods take city by storm|newspaper=CNN|access-date=July 5, 2012|url=http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WEATHER/10/04/miami.flooding.01/index.html |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070204110503/http://archives.cnn.com/2000/WEATHER/10/04/miami.flooding.01/index.html |archive-date = February 4, 2007}}</ref> The remnants of Leslie caused near tropical storm force winds and waves up to {{convert|16|ft}} in Newfoundland, though damage in the region was minimal.<ref name="chc">{{cite report|author=Peter Bowyer|year=2000|title=2000 Tropical Cyclone Season Summary|publisher=[[Environment Canada]]|access-date=July 7, 2012|url=http://www.ec.gc.ca/ouragans-hurricanes/default.asp?ang=en&n=9805D6F1-1}}</ref>
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=== Hurricane Michael ===
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=Michael 2000-10-19.jpg
| Track=Michael 2000 track.png
| Formed=October 15
| Dissipated=October 19
| 1-min winds=85
| Pressure=965
}}
{{Main|Hurricane Michael (2000)}}
A low-pressure system developed after detaching from a cold front while between Florida and Bermuda. The low-pressure area slowly formed a circulation and began to deepen on October 14 as it drifted north-northeastward. By October 15, the system developed into a subtropical depression while centered about midway between Florida and Bermuda. Later that day, satellite classifications using the Hebert-Poteat technique indicated that the subtropical depression had strengthened into a subtropical storm, and it was upgraded at 0000 UTC on October 16. Due to SST's in excess of {{convert|82|F}}, the subtropical storm developed persistent convection near the low-level center and it slowly acquired tropical characteristics. By 0000 UTC on October 17, the subtropical storm was re-classified as Tropical Storm Michael.<ref name="mtcr">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL172000_Michael.pdf|title=Hurricane Michael Tropical Cyclone Report |author=Stacy R. Stewart|date=November 20, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center |access-date=November 5, 2011}}</ref> Three hours later, the National Hurricane Center began advisories on Michael, though initially it was erroneously classified as Tropical Depression Seventeen.<ref name="mdisc1">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1700.001.html|title=Tropical Depression Seventeen Discussion Number 1|author=James L. Franklin|date=October 17, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=November 5, 2011}}</ref>

Although Michael was predicted to intensify only modestly,<ref name="mdisc1"/><ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1700.002.html|title=Tropical Storm Michael Discussion Number 2|author=Stacy R. Stewart|date=October 17, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=November 5, 2011}}</ref> it rapidly strengthened, and became a hurricane later on October 17.<ref name="mtcr"/> Michael fluctuated slightly in intensity while tracking over an area of decreasing SST's. However, another brief period of rapid intensification occurred due to [[Baroclinity|baroclinic]] effects, and Michael peaked as a minimal Category 2 hurricane. Shortly thereafter, Michael transitioned into an extratropical cyclone before making landfall near [[Harbour Breton]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador|Newfoundland]].<ref name="mtcr"/> Throughout Newfoundland, Michael and the remnant extratropical cyclone produced high winds, which tore off roofs, ripped off roof shingles, caused sporadic power outages, shattered windows, and uprooted trees in a few communities.<ref name="mEC">{{cite report|url=http://www.ec.gc.ca/Hurricane/default.asp?lang=En&n=07F1495F-1|title=2000-Michael|date=September 14, 2010|publisher=Environment Canada|access-date=November 5, 2011}}</ref> Precipitation produced by the storm was light and peaked at {{convert|3.77|in}} in [[North Mountain (Nova Scotia)|North Mountain]], Nova Scotia. Michael also produced rainfall in [[Maine]]<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/michael2000rain.gif|title=Ex-Hurricane Michael October 18–21, 2000|author=David M. Roth|date=September 20, 2006|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=Weather Prediction Center|access-date=November 5, 2011}}</ref> and Bermuda.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.weather.bm/data/2000-10.html |title=Weather Summary for October 2000 |date=November 13, 2000 |publisher=[[Bermuda Weather Service]] |access-date=November 5, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051025050628/http://www.weather.bm/data/2000-10.html |archive-date=October 25, 2005 }}</ref> There were no damage figures available, though damage was considered to be relatively light.<ref name="mtcr"/><ref name="mEC"/>
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=== Tropical Storm Nadine ===
{{Infobox tropical cyclone small
| Basin=Atl
| Image=Nadine2000.jpg
| Track=Nadine 2000 track.png
| Formed=October 19
| Dissipated=October 22
| 1-min winds=50
| Pressure=999
}}
In mid-October, a strong upper-level trough and a tropical wave interacted while located in the central Atlantic. The system moved slowly westward and convection began increasing. By October 19, the system became stationary and developed a surface circulation. Later that day, Tropical Depression Eighteen developed about {{convert|690|mi}} southeast of Bermuda.<ref name="ntcr">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL182000_Nadine.pdf|title=Tropical Storm Nadine Tropical Cyclone Report|author=Lixion A. Avila|date=November 15, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=October 20, 2011}}</ref> Initially, the depression lacked a well-defined center, though a broad circulation was evident.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1800.001.html|title=Tropical Depression Eighteen Discussion Number 1|author=Lixion A. Avila|date=October 19, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=June 30, 2012}}</ref> The depression tracked slowly northward and then northeastward around a subtropical ridge and ahead of a cold front. As wind shear decreased, convective activity became better organized on October 20. By 1200 UTC on that day, the depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Nadine.<ref name="ntcr"/> Although it was strengthening, QuikSCAT suggested that the low-level circulation was falling apart, as it appeared to be merging with the cold front.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1800.005.html|title=Tropical Storm Nadine Discussion Number 5|author=Miles B. Lawrence|date=October 20, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=June 30, 2012}}</ref>

At 0000 UTC on October 21, Nadine attained its peak intensity with winds of {{convert|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}} and a minimum barometric pressure of {{convert|999|mbar|inHg|abbr=on}}.<ref name="ntcr"/> Around the time of peak intensity, a possible eye-like feature and an impressive outflow were observed on satellite imagery. As a result, the National Hurricane Center noted the possibility, but did not exclusively forecast Nadine to strengthen into a hurricane.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1800.006.html|title=Tropical Storm Nadine Discussion Number 6|author=Stacy R. Stewart|date=October 21, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=June 30, 2012}}</ref> However, shortly thereafter, wind shear increased and the storm resembled a frontal wave and appeared to possibly be interacting with the cold front.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1800.007.html|title=Tropical Storm Nadine Discussion Number 7|author=Miles B. Lawrence|date=October 21, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=June 30, 2012}}</ref> The cloud pattern then became ragged, while the low-level circulation moved toward the southern edge of the deep convection.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2000/dis/NAL1800.008.html|title=Tropical Storm Nadine Discussion Number 8|author=Richard J. Pasch|date=October 21, 2000|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|access-date=June 30, 2012}}</ref> By 0000 UTC on October 22, Nadine transitioned into an extratropical cyclone and merged with a frontal low about 18 hours later.<ref name="ntcr"/>
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=== Unnamed subtropical storm ===
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| Basin=Atl
| Type=subtropical
| Image=Subtropical Storm 15a (2000).jpg
| Track=2000 Atlantic subtropical storm 15 track.png
| Formed=October 25
| Dissipated=October 29
| 1-min winds=55
| Pressure=976
}}
On October 25, an extratropical low pressure system formed to the east of the [[Turks and Caicos Islands]]. It moved northwestward and gradually intensified, and by 1800 UTC the system transitioned into a subtropical storm. It turned to the north and later to the northeast. A burst of convection near the center allowed the storm to attain peak winds of {{convert|65|mph|abbr=on}}; due to its forward motion, it is possible the surface winds reached as high as {{convert|85|mph|abbr=on}}. An approaching cold front caused the storm to become extratropical on October 29, and later that day a [[October 2000 Atlantic Canada storm complex|larger extratropical storm]] absorbed the previously subtropical storm near Nova Scotia.<ref name="utcr">{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL192000_Subtropical.pdf|title=Subtropical Storm Tropical Cyclone Report|author=Jack L. Beven|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|work=National Hurricane Center|date=November 27, 2000|access-date=December 19, 2009}}</ref>

The [[Ocean Prediction Center|Marine Prediction Center]] issued some marine gale and storm warnings offshore, while the [[National Weather Service]] issued gale warnings for coastal [[North Carolina]]. It was not designated as a subtropical cyclone operationally. The storm produced tropical storm force winds in portions of Atlantic Canada, although it was associated with the larger extratropical storm at the time. Several ships also recorded tropical storm force winds, one of which recorded peak winds of {{convert|53|mph|abbr=on}}.<ref name="utcr"/>
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== Storm names ==
{{see also|Tropical cyclone naming|History of tropical cyclone naming|List of historical tropical cyclone names}}
The following list of names was used for named storms that formed in the North Atlantic in 2000.<ref name="NHOP 00">{{cite report|url=https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib/lib1/nhclib/Publications/NatHurricaneOpsPlans/HOPs-P12-2000.pdf|page=3{{hyphen}}7|publisher=[[NOAA]] Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research|location=Washington, D.C.|title=National Hurricane Operations Plan|date=May 2000|access-date=January 19, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite report|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/names.html |title=Worldwide Tropical Cyclone Names 1996–2001 |date=March 17, 1997 |author=Jack L. Beven |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |work=National Hurricane Center |access-date=July 7, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970427134620/http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/names.html |archive-date=April 27, 1997 |url-status=dead }}</ref> This was the same list used in the [[1994 Atlantic hurricane season|1994 season]].<ref name="NHOP 94">{{cite report|url=https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib/lib1/nhclib/Publications/NatHurricaneOpsPlans/HOPs-1994.pdf|page=3{{hyphen}}7|publisher=[[NOAA]] Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research|location=Washington, D.C.|title=National Hurricane Operations Plan|date=May 1994|access-date=January 17, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=mCAfAAAAIBAJ&pg=3668,3958333&dq|title=Hurricane Facts|date=September 29, 1994|newspaper=[[Sarasota Herald-Tribune]]|access-date=July 7, 2012}}</ref> Storms were named ''Joyce'' (which had replaced ''[[Hurricane Joan–Miriam|Joan]]'' in 1988), ''Leslie'', ''Michael'', and ''Nadine'' for the first time this year.

{| width="90%"
|
* [[Hurricane Alberto (2000)|Alberto]]
* [[Tropical Storm Beryl (2000)|Beryl]]
* Chris
* [[Hurricane Debby (2000)|Debby]]
* Ernesto
* Florence
* [[Hurricane Gordon (2000)|Gordon]]
|
* [[Tropical Storm Helene (2000)|Helene]]
* [[Hurricane Isaac (2000)|Isaac]]
* Joyce
* [[Hurricane Keith|Keith]]
* [[Tropical Storm Leslie (2000)|Leslie]]
* [[Hurricane Michael (2000)|Michael]]
* Nadine
|
* {{tcname unused|Oscar}}
* {{tcname unused|Patty}}
* {{tcname unused|Rafael}}
* {{tcname unused|Sandy}}
* {{tcname unused|Tony}}
* {{tcname unused|Valerie}}
* {{tcname unused|William}}
|}

=== Retirement ===
{{See also|List of retired Atlantic hurricane names}}
In spring of 2001, the [[World Meteorological Organization]] retired the name ''Keith'' from the Atlantic hurricane name lists due to its high impact.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/retirednames.shtml|title=Tropical Cyclone Naming History and Retired Names|date=April 13, 2012|publisher=National Hurricane Center|location=Miami, Florida|access-date=July 7, 2012|archive-date=June 28, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628193705/http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/retirednames.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was replaced with the name ''Kirk'' for the [[2006 Atlantic hurricane season|2006 season]].<ref name="NHOP 06">{{cite report|url=https://www.preventionweb.net/files/1533_entirenhop06.pdf|page=3{{hyphen}}8|publisher=[[NOAA]] Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research|location=Washington, D.C.|title=National Hurricane Operations Plan|date=May 2006|access-date=January 19, 2024}}</ref><ref name="2002–07names">{{cite web|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutnames.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030411092257/http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutnames.shtml|archive-date=April 11, 2003|title=Worldwide Tropical Cyclone Names|date=March 4, 2003|publisher=National Hurricane Center|access-date=September 25, 2011}}</ref>

== Season effects ==
This is a table of all of the storms that formed in the 2000 Atlantic hurricane season. It includes their name, duration, peak classification and intensities, areas affected, damage, and death totals. Deaths in parentheses are additional and indirect (an example of an indirect death would be a traffic accident), but were still related to that storm. Damage and deaths include totals while the storm was extratropical, a wave, or a low, and all of the damage figures are in 2000 USD.
{{Saffir-Simpson small|align=center}}<div style="text-align: center;">
{{TC stats table start3|year=2000|basin=North Atlantic tropical cyclone}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=depression|name=One|dates=June 7–8|max-winds=30 (45)|min-press=1008|areas=[[Mexico]], [[Texas]]|damage=None|deaths=None}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=depression|name=Two|dates=June 23–25|max-winds=35 (55)|min-press=1008|areas=None|damage=None|deaths=None}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=cat3|name=[[Hurricane Alberto (2000)|Alberto]]|dates=August 3–23|max-winds=125 (205)|min-press=950|areas=[[Senegal]], [[East Coast of the United States]], [[Iceland]], [[Greenland]], [[Jan Mayen]]|damage=None|deaths=None}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=depression|name=Four|dates=August 8–11|max-winds=35 (55)|min-press=1009|areas=None|damage=None|deaths=None}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=storm|name=[[Tropical Storm Beryl (2000)|Beryl]]|dates=August 13–15|max-winds=50 (85)|min-press=1007|areas=[[Mexico]], [[Texas]]|damage=$27 million|deaths=1}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=storm|name=Chris|dates=August 17–19|max-winds=40 (65)|min-press=1008|areas=None|damage=None|deaths=None}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=cat1|name=[[Hurricane Debby (2000)|Debby]]|dates=August 19–24|max-winds=85 (140)|min-press=991|areas=[[Lesser Antilles]], [[Greater Antilles]], [[Turks and Caicos]], [[Florida]]|damage=$735,000|deaths=0 (1)}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=storm|name=Ernesto|dates=September 1–3|max-winds=40 (65)|min-press=1008|areas=None|damage=None|deaths=None}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=depression|name=Nine|dates=September 8–9|max-winds=35 (55)|min-press=1008|areas=[[Gulf Coast of the United States]]|damage=None|deaths=None}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=cat1|name=Florence|dates=September 10–17|max-winds=80 (130)|min-press=985|areas=[[Bermuda]], [[North Carolina]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador|Newfoundland]]|damage=None|deaths=0 (3)}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=cat1|name=[[Hurricane Gordon (2000)|Gordon]]|dates=September 14–21|max-winds=80 (130)|min-press=981|areas=[[Mexico]], [[Southeastern United States]], [[Mid-Atlantic states]], [[New England]]|damage=$10.8 million|deaths=24 (2)}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=storm|name=[[Tropical Storm Helene (2000)|Helene]]|dates=September 15–25|max-winds=70 (110)|min-press=986|areas=[[Puerto Rico]], [[Southeastern United States]]|damage=$16 million|deaths=1 (1)}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=cat4|name=[[Hurricane Isaac (2000)|Isaac]]|dates=September 21 – October 1|max-winds=140 (220)|min-press=943|areas=[[Cape Verde]], [[Bermuda]], [[East Coast of the United States]], [[British Isles]]|damage=None|deaths=1}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=cat1|name=Joyce|dates=September 25 – October 2|max-winds=90 (150)|min-press=975|areas=[[Windward Islands]], [[ABC islands (Lesser Antilles)|ABC Islands]], [[Dominican Republic]]|damage=Unknown|deaths=None}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=cat4|name=[[Hurricane Keith|Keith]]|dates=September 28 – October 6|max-winds=140 (220)|min-press=939|areas=[[Central America]], [[Mexico]]|damage=$319 million|deaths=62 (6)}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=storm|name=[[Tropical Storm Leslie (2000)|Leslie]]|dates=October 4–7|max-winds=45 (75)|min-press=1006|areas=[[Cuba]], [[Florida]], [[Bermuda]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador|Newfoundland]]|damage=$950 million|deaths=0 (3)}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=cat2|name=[[Hurricane Michael (2000)|Michael]]|dates=October 15–20|max-winds=100 (155)|min-press=965|areas=[[Bermuda]], [[Maine]], [[Atlantic Canada]]|damage=Unknown|deaths=None}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=storm|name=Nadine|dates=October 19–21|max-winds=60 (95)|min-press=999|areas=None|damage=None|deaths=None}}
{{TC stats cyclone3|cat=sstorm|name=Unnamed|dates=October 25–29|max-winds=65 (100)|min-press=976|areas=[[New England]], [[Atlantic Canada]]|damage=Unknown|deaths=None}}
{{TC stats table end3|num-cyclones=19|dates=June 7 – October 29|max-winds=140 (220)|min-press=939|tot-areas=|tot-damage=$1.296 billion|tot-deaths=89 (16)}}</div>

== See also ==
{{Portal|Tropical cyclones}}
* [[2000 Pacific hurricane season]]
* [[2000 Pacific typhoon season]]
* [[2000 North Indian Ocean cyclone season]]
* Australian region cyclone season: [[1999–2000 Australian region cyclone season|1999–2000]], [[2000–01 Australian region cyclone season|2000–01]]
* South Pacific cyclone season: [[1999–2000 South Pacific cyclone season|1999–2000]], [[2000–01 South Pacific cyclone season|2000–01]]
* South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season: [[1999–2000 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season|1999–2000]], [[2000–01 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season|2000–01]]
* [[South Atlantic tropical cyclone]]
* [[Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib/lib1/nhclib/mwreviews/2000.pdf Monthly Weather Review]
* [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/2000.html National Hurricane Center 2000 Atlantic hurricane season summary]
* [http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/2000.html U.S. Rainfall information concerning 2000 tropical cyclones]

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