Brazil Hurricane

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During the week of March 22-28, an extremely rare meteorological event took place in the southern Atlantic Ocean. What appears to be a hurricane developed from a cutoff extratropical system off the coast of Brazil. For several days, this system transformed into a storm with tropical cyclone-like characteristics. A clear eye and eyewall developed as it moved towards the coast of Brazil. Upon landfall, this system caused considerable damage and resulted in a few deaths. It has yet to be confirmed, but this storm could be recognized as the first southern Atlantic hurricane in recorded history.

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Previous Spotlights Images & Data	Brazil Hurricane Click on image for larger version Additional images and information on this hurricane During the week of March 22-28, an extremely rare meteorological event took place in the southern Atlantic Ocean. What appears to be a hurricane developed from a cutoff extratropical system off the coast of Brazil. For several days, this system transformed into a storm with tropical cyclone-like characteristics. A clear eye and eyewall developed as it moved towards the coast of Brazil. Upon landfall, this system caused considerable damage and resulted in a few deaths. It has yet to be confirmed, but this storm could be recognized as the first southern Atlantic hurricane in recorded history. Additional images and information on this hurricane Images and information provided by the UW-CIMSS Tropical Cyclone Group


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