Subtropical Storm Alpha (1972)

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.

Related pages
Subtropical Storm Andrea (2007)

Other websites
National Hurricane Center
Monthly Weather Review for 1972

Category:1972 Atlantic hurricane season
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