The 1971 Atlantic hurricane season was an active Atlantic hurricane season overall, producing 13 named storms, of which 6 strengthened into hurricanes. The season officially began on June 1, 1971, and
Fern 09 1971
Janice 71
Kristy 71
Tropical Storm Laura 1971
Hurricane Edith (1971)
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Hurricane Edith was the strongest hurricane to form during the 1971 season, becoming a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Edith developed from a tropical wave on September 5 and quickly
1971 Atlantic hurricane season
…season, the first storm, Arlene, developed on July 4, while the last, Laura, dissipated on November 22. Activity was steady through most of the season. Hurricane Edith was its strongest system, reaching Category 5 on the Saffir–Simpson scale. It struck Nicaragua at peak intensity, killing dozens, and later hit southern…
Radar image of Edith at peak intensity
Edith entering the Gulf of Honduras
Edith approaching Texas on September 15