Subtropical Storm Alpha (1972)
Subtropical Storm Alpha (1972) Media
Rainfall from the subtropical storm in the Southeastern United States
.jpg) Satellite image of the subtropical storm northeast of Florida | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | May 23, 1972 |
| Dissipated | May 29, 1972 |
| Subtropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 70 mph (110 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 991 mbar (hPa); 29.26 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 2 total |
| Damage | $100 thousand (1972 USD) |
| Areas affected | Southeastern United States |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1972 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Subtropical Storm Alpha (also called Alfa) was an off-season subtropical cyclone. This storm hit Georgia in May 1972. The storm started in the western Atlantic Ocean. At first, the storm moved northeast off North and South Carolina. Then, the storm moved southwest. It moved southwest because of a building ridge. The storm then became worse and became Subtropical Storm Alpha. The storm moved toward Savannah. On May 29, the storm stopped in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm caused lots of waves and some rain. The storm caused $100,000 (1972 USD) in damages. There were also two deaths from the storm.