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On August 20, 2023, NOAA satellites watched Hurricane Hilary weaken

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to a tropical storm as it made landfall in San Quintin, Mexico.

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Two days prior, the National Hurricane Center issued the first-ever

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tropical storm watch for Southern California.

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When Hilary arrived, it was the first storm to maintain tropical storm

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status to track across parts of California since 1997.

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It brought torrential rain, flooding, and mudslides to the state.

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Hilary also brought heavy rainfall to Arizona and Nevada, which

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broke regional records.

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Meanwhile, in the Atlantic hurricane basin, Aug. 20 marked the

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beginning of the most active portion of the Atlantic Hurricane Season.

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Within 39 hours, four tropical storms formed in the Atlantic hurricane

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basin: Emily, Franklin, Gert, and Harold.

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NOAA satellites tracked the storms and their movement.

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Both Tropical Storms Emily and Gert were 
short-lived and dissipated over the ocean.

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On August  23, Tropical Storm Franklin made landfall 
along the coast of the

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Dominican Republic bringing heavy rain and flooding,
 strong winds, and storm surge.

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After crossing the Dominican Republic, Franklin is forecast to

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strengthen into a hurricane.

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On. Aug. 22, Tropical Storm Harold formed in the western Gulf of Mexico

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and made landfall on San Padre Island, Texas.

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Harold is the first Atlantic storm of the season to make landfall in the

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U.S. The storm brought heavy rain to southern Texas.

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After making landfall, Harold was downgraded to a tropical depression.

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The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30 with

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the height of the season occurring September 10.

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As hurricane season continues, NOAA satellites will be 
watching and providing critical information

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for hurricane forecasting, tracking, and intensity estimation.

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Earth From Orbit: 2023 Hurricane Activity Ramps Up

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