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Local time · Active from 11 Jul 2023 08:00 GMT-4 to 25 Jul 2023 16:00 GMT-2

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Radius: ~600 km
👥 Estimated Population at Risk
13.84Mpeople
🏥 Hospitals & Medical Centers
252facilities
🏕️ Evacuation Shelters & Centers
769centers
🏫 Schools & Critical Infrastructure
1846buildings
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Basic Information

Peak Category

Extratropical Cyclone

Minimum Pressure

986 hPa

Maximum Wind Speed

119 km/h

Region

West Pacific

Key Events

Formation

11 Jul 2023 08:00 GMT-4

36.5°N, -55.5°E

Dissipation

25 Jul 2023 16:00 GMT-2

50.4°N, -24.5°E

Frequently Asked Questions about Don

No, Don is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2023-07-25T18:00:00.000Z.
Don formed on 2023-07-11T12:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2023-07-25T18:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of extratropical.

Storm Timeline

Don at 50.4°N, 24.5°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)

Don at 50.1°N, 27.0°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)

Don at 49.8°N, 29.4°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)

Don at 49.4°N, 31.7°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 61 km/h (38 mph)

Don at 49.1°N, 33.7°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)

Don at 48.8°N, 35.3°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)

Don at 48.5°N, 36.8°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)

Don at 48.1°N, 38.3°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 68 km/h (42 mph)

Don at 47.8°N, 39.7°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)

Don at 47.5°N, 40.8°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)

Hurricane Don Marks First Atlantic Hurricane of 2023 With No Landfall

Hurricane Don followed an unusual and prolonged track across the North Atlantic in July 2023, remaining far from any coastline throughout its lifecycle. The system originated as a subtropical storm on July 14 and transitioned to a tropical cyclone by July 18 before briefly reaching Category 1 strength on July 22. Don reached peak intensity with maximum sustained winds of 65 knots and a minimum central pressure of 986 mb according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) seasonal tropical cyclone report. The hurricane weakened over open waters and completed its lifecycle without direct impacts, fatalities, or damage reports.

Subtropical Birth: How Don Gained Tropical Strength Over Open Waters

Hurricane Don began as a non-tropical low-pressure area on July 14, 2023, located approximately midway between Bermuda and the Azores. The system developed within an upper-level trough environment and initially displayed subtropical characteristics, including a broad wind field and a less concentrated circulation structure.

As the system moved across the North Atlantic, convection became more organized around the center. By July 17, Don had developed a smaller radius of maximum winds and stronger tropical characteristics. The system transitioned into a tropical cyclone on July 18, allowing it to be classified as a tropical storm while continuing across open waters.

Don maintained a generally isolated oceanic track throughout its development. Unlike many Atlantic hurricanes that approach Caribbean islands, the United States coastline, or other populated regions, Don remained distant from land. No coastal watches or warnings were required during its existence because the cyclone did not threaten populated shorelines.

The storm continued strengthening slowly after becoming a tropical cyclone. On July 20, Don remained a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 knots as it moved through the central North Atlantic. By July 21, the system intensified further, reaching 45 knots while maintaining a compact circulation.

Category 1 Peak: Don’s Brief Hurricane Status on July 22

Don reached hurricane intensity on July 22, 2023, becoming the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2023 season. The cyclone reached its maximum strength at 1800 UTC on July 22, when the National Hurricane Center estimated maximum sustained winds of 65 knots, equivalent to approximately 120 kilometers per hour.

According to the NHC seasonal tropical cyclone report, Don’s minimum central pressure during its peak intensity period was 986 mb. The storm reached this intensity near 39.5°N, 50.1°W, far over the North Atlantic Ocean.

At peak strength, Don displayed a more organized tropical structure, supported by satellite-based intensity assessments and operational analysis. The hurricane maintained Category 1 status only briefly before moving over cooler waters and weakening.

After July 22, Don began weakening as it moved toward higher latitudes. Cooler ocean waters and changing atmospheric conditions reduced the storm’s ability to maintain strong convection near its center. By July 23, Don had weakened back into a tropical storm with winds of 48 knots.

The short hurricane phase marked the highest intensity reached during Don’s 2023 lifecycle. The cyclone’s strongest winds remained confined to open ocean areas, with no coastal effects reported.

Cooler Waters End Don’s Run as Post-Tropical Cyclone by July 24

Don continued weakening after losing hurricane strength on July 23. The storm moved northeastward across the North Atlantic while its tropical structure gradually deteriorated. By July 25, the system was approaching the end of its tropical lifecycle as convection diminished and the circulation became influenced by non-tropical weather patterns.

The National Hurricane Center classified Don as a post-tropical cyclone on July 25, also referred to as an extratropical system in broader meteorological usage. At the time of transition, the cyclone was located near 50.4°N, 24.5°W, with maximum sustained winds of 30 knots and a central pressure of 1010 mb.

The cyclone’s final stage completed a 14-day lifecycle that began with a subtropical origin, progressed through tropical storm development, reached Category 1 hurricane intensity, and ended as a post-tropical system over the North Atlantic.

The official NHC assessment recorded Hurricane Don as a Category 1 hurricane that remained over open waters during its entire existence.