Tropical cyclones in 2000

During 2000, tropical cyclones formed in seven different areas called basins, located within various parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.

The strongest storm of the year was Cyclone Hudah, peaking with a minimum pressure of 905 hPa (26.72 inHg), and with 10-minute sustained winds of 220 km/h (135 mph).

The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the year 2000 (seven basins combined), as calculated by Colorado State University was 677.3 units.

[1] NOAA's May hurricane outlook indicated that overall global conditions were conducive to increased activity in the North Atlantic basin.

Hurricane Florence formed on September 10 and caused rip currents throughout the East Coast of the United States.

Keith rapidly intensified offshore of Belize, peaking as a Category 4 hurricane before weakening and making landfall.

Tropical Storm Leslie was a relatively weak and short-lived system, though its precursor caused $950 million in damages.

Hurricane Michael formed on October 15 and transitioned to an extratropical cyclone just before making landfall in Newfoundland, causing moderate damage in the areas it affected.

The final system, an unnamed subtropical storm, formed on October 25 and affected New England and Atlantic Canada.

The season was not very destructive, causing a total of $1.296 billion in damage, most of which can be attributed to Hurricane Keith and Tropical Storm Leslie.

Following Carlotta, Four-E, Tropical Storm Upana, and Five-E formed in July, all 3 of which were weak and short-lived.

Connie was the strongest storm of the month, becoming an intense tropical cyclone and causing 3 fatalities.

Leon–Eline, the first storm of the month, was the longest-lasting Indian Ocean tropical cyclone, causing significant damages in Madagascar and much of Southern Africa.

Steve traversed the northern and western coasts of Australia, making 4 landfalls in the process.

Innocente was a long-lasting yet weak storm, with its remnants causing heavy rains on Mauritius.

Cyclone Paul was the strongest storm of the month, peaking with a minimum central pressure of 915 hPa.