Tropical Storm Barry

The name Barry has been used for five tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Hurricane Barry (1983), approached Florida as a tropical storm, weakened to a depression before crossing, strengthened to a hurricane after exiting into the Gulf of Mexico; struck Mexico, causing some damage
  • Tropical Storm Barry (1989), dissipated in the mid-Atlantic without threatening land
  • Tropical Storm Barry (1995), formed off South Carolina then moved north, making landfall on eastern tip of Nova Scotia, causing no damage
  • Tropical Storm Barry (2001), made landfall in Florida, causing two deaths and $30 million in damage
  • Tropical Storm Barry (2007), short-lived tropical storm that made landfall in western Florida

The name Barry has also been used for one tropical cyclone in the Australian region.

  • Cyclone Barry (1996), Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale)

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