1981 Atlantic hurricane season
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{{Infobox hurricane season
| Basin=Atl
| Year=1981
| Track=1981 Atlantic hurricane season summary.jpg
| First storm formed=[[May 6]], [[1981]]
| Last storm dissipated=[[November 17]], [[1981]]
| Strongest storm name=Harvey
| Strongest storm pressure=946
| Strongest storm winds=105
| Average wind speed=
| Total depressions=18
| Total storms=12
| Total hurricanes=7
| Total intense=3
| Fatalities=10
| Damages=45
| Inflated=1
| five seasons=[[1979 Atlantic hurricane season|1979]], [[1980 Atlantic hurricane season|1980]], '''1981''', [[1982 Atlantic hurricane season|1982]], [[1983 Atlantic hurricane season|1983]]
}}
<!-- Created with subst: of [[Template:Hurricane season single]]. -->The '''1981 Atlantic hurricane season''' officially began on [[June 1]], [[1981]], and lasted until [[November 30]], [[1981]]. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most [[tropical cyclone]]s form in the [[Atlantic basin]]. <!-- Activity for the season was average, but few storms were damaging; the season holds the record for lowest number of fatalities with two.{{fact}} --> The 1981 season was high in activity with 18 tropical depressions and twelve storms forming during the year. Nine of these systems made landfall. Cindy, Harvey, and Irene neither affected land directly nor indirectly.
[[Hurricane Dennis (1981)|Hurricane Dennis]] caused millions of dollars in damage in [[Dade County, Florida]] and produced the highest rainfall totals of any tropical cyclone this season. Tropical Depression Eight caused the most damage, due to flooding in [[Texas]] at the end of August, and led to most fatalities of any [[tropical cyclone]] this season (five). Tropical Depressions Two and Eight caused a majority of the damage and fatalities this season, with both affecting [[Louisiana]] and [[Texas]]. Katrina was the only named storm with associated fatalities.<ref name="Katrina">Miles B. Lawrence. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/katrina/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Katrina: 3 - 7 November 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref>
==Seasonal activity==
The 1981 season was high in activity with eighteen tropical depressions and twelve storms forming that year. The season began early, as Tropical Storm Arlene formed on [[May 6]]. Arlene made landfall in [[Cuba]], being absorbed by a low later.<ref name="Arl">Joe Pellisier. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/arlene/prelim01.gif Tropical Storm Arlene: May 6-9, 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> Tropical Depression Two moved out of the Gulf of Mexico into eastern Texas on [[June 5]], producing localized rainfall amounts of {{convert|12|in|mm}} and numerous tornadoes over Louisiana before recurving across the Southeast United States.<ref name="DR2">[[David M. Roth]]. [http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/td2of1981.html Tropical Depression Two - June 4-7, 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-18]].</ref> Tropical Storm Bret formed as a subtropical low in the open Atlantic Ocean, and made landfall in the Delmarva Peninsula.<ref name="Bret">Miles B. Lawrence. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/bret/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Tropical Storm Bret: 29 June - 01 July 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> Tropical Depression Four formed in the Gulf of Mexico on [[July 25]], moving into Mexico the next day, and causing heavy rains in west Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas when its remnants moved into the United States.<ref name="4rain">[[David M. Roth]]. [http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/td4of1981.html Tropical Depression Four - July 24-30, 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> Tropical Storm Cindy formed on [[August 2]] in the open Atlantic and became an [[extratropical cyclone]] on [[August 5]].<ref name="Cindy">[[John Hope (meteorologist)|John Hope]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/cindy/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Tropical Storm Cindy: 2 - 5 August 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]]</ref> Hurricane Dennis formed on [[August 7]] near [[South America]]. Dennis degenerated into a depression while making landfall in the [[Leeward Islands]], but regained storm strength while over [[Cuba]]. Dennis moved near the southeast United States coastline from Florida to [[Virginia]], briefly becoming a hurricane. Dennis weakened into a tropical storm and was declared an [[extratropical cyclone]] on [[August 22]].<ref name="DRDennis">[[David M. Roth]]. [http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/dennis1981.html Hurricane Dennis - August 15-20, 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-12]].</ref>
[[Image:Emilyfloydgertharvey1981vis.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|Image of Emily, Floyd, Gert, and formative stage of Harvey from September 9, 1981. Emily and Floyd are in the northern part of the image, while Gert is near Hispaniola, and Harvey near the eastern side of the image. Another tropical disturbance is also visible east of the Caribbean Sea.]]
Tropical Depression Seven formed in mid-August and tracked through the Windward Islands before dissipating in the eastern Caribbean Sea.<ref name="Seven1">[[United Press International]]. [http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=102966916_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=0¤tPage=0 Dennis Could Still Become a Hurricane.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-18]].</ref><ref name="Seven2">[[United Press International]]. [http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=112856179_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=1¤tPage=0 Tropical Depression Fizzles.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-18]].</ref> Tropical Depression Eight led to a significant flooding event between San Antonio and Houston on [[August 30]] and [[August 31]] while recurving through Texas into Louisiana.<ref name="DReight">[[David M. Roth]]. [http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/td8of1981.html Tropical Depression Eight - August 27-September 1, 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-12]].</ref> Hurricane Emily formed on [[September 1]] southeast of [[Bermuda]]. Emily made a cyclonic loop as a tropical storm. Emily strengthened into a hurricane out in the North Atlantic Ocean and by [[September 12]], was no longer identifiable.<ref name="Emily">Gil Clark. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/emily/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Emily: 31 August - 11 September.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> Hurricane Floyd was a Category 3 hurricane that grazed Bermuda, but no damage was reported.<ref name="Floyd">[[National Hurricane Center]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/floyd/prelim01.gif Hurricane Floyd September 03-12, 1981 Preliminary Report.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> Hurricane Gert formed [[September 8]], strengthened into a [[Category 2 hurricane]], and followed the same track as Floyd, dissipating near the Azores.<ref name="DRgert">[[David M. Roth]]. [http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/gert1981.html Tropical Storm Gert - September 7-9, 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-12]].</ref><ref name="gert1">Miles B. Lawrence. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/gert/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Gert: 07 - 15 September 1981. Page 1.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref><ref name="Gert2">Miles B. Lawrence. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/gert/prelim02.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Gert: 07 - 15 September 1981. Page 2.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> Hurricane Harvey became the strongest storm of the season, reaching Category 4 strength. Harvey never affected land, but ships reported tropical storm-force winds.<ref name="Harvey">[[John Hope (meteorologist)|John Hope]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/harvey/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Harvey: 11 - 19 September 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> Tropical Depression Thirteen brought gusts of tropical storm force to Bermuda in mid to late September.<ref name="13windy">[[Associated Press]]. [http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=38958423_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=8¤tPage=0 Irene expected to become hurricane.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-16]].</ref> Hurricane Irene also stayed out at sea, reaching Category 3 strength and was extratropical in early October. The extratropical Irene made landfall in [[France]].<ref name="Irene">[[National Hurricane Center]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/irene/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Irene: 21 September - 3 October 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref>
Tropical Depression Fifteen was small and well-organized as it crossed the tropical Atlantic before weakening as it moved through the northeast Caribbean and southwest North Atlantic during late September and early October.<ref name="Fifteen1">[[Associated Press]]. [http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=110385486_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=0¤tPage=0 110 MPH Winds Whip Up Atlantic.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-18]].</ref><ref name="Fifteen2">[[United Press International]]. [http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=31091212_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=0¤tPage=0 Hurricane, Depression Pack Little Punch.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-18]].</ref> Tropical Storm Jose was a short-lived storm forming out in the open Atlantic in late October. Jose never affected land and dissipated on [[November 1]] near the Azores.<ref name="Jose">Miles B. Lawrence. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/jose/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Tropical Storm Jose: 29 October - 01 November 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> Hurricane Katrina formed in the Caribbean Sea, and made landfall in Cuba after reaching hurricane strength. Katrina was the only named storm with fatalities.<ref name="Katrina">Miles B. Lawrence. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/katrina/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Katrina: 3 - 7 November 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> The final storm of the season, Subtropical Storm Three, formed in the Atlantic Ocean on [[November 12]] and moved north, making landfall in Nova Scotia and becoming extratropical soon after.<ref name="ST3">Miles B. Lawrence. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/subtrop/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Subtropical Storm (Number Two?).] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref>
==Storms==
===Tropical Storm Arlene===<!-- This section is linked from [[Subtropical Storm Andrea (2007)]] -->
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Tropical Storm Arlene
| category=storm
| type=tropical storm
| image=Tropical Storm Arlene (1981).JPG
| track=Arlene 1981 track.png
| formed=[[May 6]]
| dissipated=[[May 9]]
| highest winds=50 [[miles per hour|mph]] (80 km/h)
| lowest pressure=999 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]])
| total damages=Minimal
| total fatalities=0 direct
| areas affected=Cuba
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
[[Arlene]] combined several unusual features into one storm. It formed on [[May 6]], well before the beginning of the normal hurricane season. It developed out of a disturbance that moved from the [[Pacific Ocean]] across [[Central America]] into the [[Caribbean Sea]]. As the disturbance tracked northeast across the western Caribbean, it became a tropical depression, then on [[May 7]] reached tropical storm strength near the [[Cayman Islands]].<ref name="Arl">Joe Pellisier. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/arlene/prelim01.gif Tropical Storm Arlene: May 6-9, 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> Arlene struck eastern [[Cuba]] on the night of [[May 7]], and the passage over land weakened it to a depression. It restrengthened briefly over the southeastern [[Bahamas]], but weakened again and was absorbed by another system. Reported damage was minimal.<ref name="Arl">Joe Pellisier. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/arlene/prelim01.gif Tropical Storm Arlene: May 6-9, 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref>
Since Arlene, two [[subtropical cyclone|subtropical cyclones]] have formed in May in [[1997 Atlantic hurricane season|1997]] and [[2007 Atlantic hurricane season|2007]] respectively. After Arlene, the next [[tropical cyclone|tropical cyclone]] of tropical storm strength to form in May was [[Tropical Storm Arthur (2008)|Tropical Storm Arthur in 2008]], the second within a span of 27 years.<ref>[[National Hurricane Center]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/tracks1851to2007_atl_reanal.txt Atlantic Hurricane Database.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-14]].</ref>
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===Tropical Depression Two===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Tropical Depression Two
| category=depression
| type=tropical depression
| image=TD2jun419818zvis.gif
| track=Td2of1981filledrainblk.gif
| formed=[[June 3]]
| dissipated=[[June 7]]
| highest winds={{convert|30|kn|km/h}}
| lowest pressure=996 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]])
| total damages=Minimal
| total fatalities=3
| areas affected=Western Gulf coast, Tennessee Valley
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
A tropical depression formed in the Bay of Campeche near [[Vera Cruz, Mexico]] on [[June 3]]. The system moved north-northwest, lured by a cyclone over the southern Plains. Tropical Depression Two made landfall along the upper Texas coast on [[June 5]], spreading up to {{convert|15|in|mm}} of rainfall northeast of the point of landfall.<ref name="DR2">[[David M. Roth]]. [http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/td2of1981.html Tropical Depression Two - June 4-7, 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-18]].</ref> A total of nine tornadoes stuck the western Gulf coast, with eight touching down in [[Louisiana]]. Three people died; two due to flooding and one from an associated tornado.<ref>[[United Press International]]. [http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=25716780_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=0¤tPage=0 Thunderstorms Pound Gulf Coast.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-13]].</ref> The depression quickly recurved through the Mississippi Valley, and deepened as it moved off the coast of the Mid-Atlantic states into the western subtropical Atlantic on [[June 7]].<ref>[[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]]. [http://docs.lib.noaa.gov/rescue/dwm/1981/19810601-19810607.djvu Daily Weather Maps: June 1-7, 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-13]].</ref> At least US$4 million in damage was caused by this depression.<ref name="DR2">[[David M. Roth]]. [http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/td2of1981.html Tropical Depression Two - June 4-7, 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-18]].</ref>
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===Tropical Storm Bret===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Tropical Storm Bret
| category=storm
| type=tropical storm
| image=Tropical Storm Bret (1981).JPG
| track=Bret 1981 track.png
| formed=[[June 29]]
| dissipated=[[July 1]]
| highest winds=70 [[miles per hour|mph]] (110 km/h)
| lowest pressure=996 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]])
| total damages=Minimal
| total fatalities=0 direct
| areas affected=Delmarva Peninsula
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
Bret formed out of a [[subtropical]] low roughly {{convert|150|mi|km}} off the coast of [[North Carolina]]. The storm moved west-northwest, striking land in southern [[Maryland]] on [[July 1]]. Bret weakened significantly just before landfall, and reported winds were below [[gale]] force. Rainfall amounts were light, with a narrow area of over one inch of rain reported near its track and within the central Appalachians. The highest rainfall amount reported was {{convert|4.48|in|mm}} at [[Big Meadows, Virginia]].<ref>[[David M. Roth]]. [http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/bret1981filledrainblk.gif Tropical Storm Bret (1981) Color-Filled Rainfall Graphic with a Black Background.] Retrieved on [[2008-06-06]].</ref> No significant damage was reported.<ref name="Bret">Miles B. Lawrence. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/bret/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Tropical Storm Bret: 29 June - 01 July 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div>
===Tropical Depression Four===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Tropical Depression Four
| category=depression
| type=tropical depression
| formed=[[July 25]]
| dissipated=[[July 26]]
| image=TD4jul26198112zvis.gif
| track=Td4of1981filledrainblk.gif
| highest winds={{convert|30|kn|km/h}}
| total damages=Minimal
| total fatalities=0 direct
| areas affected=Northeast Mexico and Texas
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
A tropical disturbance moved across the Caribbean sea between [[July 20]] and [[July 24]] before moving across the Yucatan peninsula.<ref>[[National Climatic Data Center]]. [http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/rsad/gibbs/1981/205/img-1981-07-24-18-goe-4-vs.html#image July 24, 1981 18:00 UTC Channel: Visible (~0.65um) Satellite: GOES-4.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-13]].</ref> After emerging into the south-central Gulf of Mexico, the disturbance organized into a tropical depression early on [[July 25]]. The depression moved west-northwest into northeast Mexico on [[July 26]] before its surface circulation dissipated. Heavy rains fell across western Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas when the remains of this system interacted with a stationary front across the southern Plains between [[July 28]] and [[July 30]].<ref name="4rain">[[David M. Roth]]. [http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/td4of1981.html Tropical Depression Four - July 24-30, 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref>
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===Tropical Storm Cindy===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Tropical Storm Cindy
| category=storm
| type=tropical storm
| image=Hurricane Cindy (1981).JPG
| track=Cindy 1981 track.png
| formed=[[August 2]]
| dissipated=[[August 5]]
| highest winds=60 [[miles per hour|mph]] (90 km/h)
| lowest pressure=1002 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]])
| total damages=None
| total fatalities=0 direct
| areas affected=None
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
A [[subtropical]] depression that developed along a cold front organized into Tropical Storm Cindy on [[August 2]], in the open Atlantic midway between [[Bermuda]] and [[Nova Scotia]]. Cindy tracked east-northeast until it became [[extratropical]] on [[August 5]] as it moved over colder water. The storm never affected land and caused no known damage.<ref name="Cindy">[[John Hope (meteorologist)|John Hope]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/cindy/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Tropical Storm Cindy: 2 - 5 August 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]]</ref>
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===Hurricane Dennis===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Hurricane Dennis
| category=cat1
| type=hurricane
| image=Hurricane Dennis (1981).JPG
| track=Dennis 1981 track.png
| formed=[[August 7]]
| dissipated=[[August 21]]
| highest winds=80 [[miles per hour|mph]] (130 km/h)
| lowest pressure=995 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]])
| total damages=$25 million
| total fatalities=0 direct
| areas affected=None
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
{{hurricane main|Hurricane Dennis (1981)}}
Dennis began as [[Cape Verde-type hurricane]]s typically do. A tropical wave leaving the coast of [[Africa]] on [[August 5]] developed into Tropical Storm Dennis on the 7th near [[Cape Verde]]. Unlike most such storms, Dennis degenerated to a tropical wave before reaching the [[Windward Islands]] on [[August 12]].<ref name="Dennis">[[National Hurricane Center]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/dennis/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Dennis: 7 - 21 August 1981. Page 1.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> This wave crossed the Caribbean, passing over [[Jamaica]] before reaching the southwestern coast of [[Cuba]] on [[August 15]].<ref name="NHCdennis">[[National Hurricane Center]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/dennis/prelim02.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Dennis: 7 - 21 August 1981. Page 2.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref>
Once near Cuba, the wave began rapid organization, restrengthening into a tropical storm. It crossed Cuba, then moved into southern [[Florida]]. Over Florida, steering currents weakened and the storm stalled. On [[August 19]], Tropical Storm Dennis reemerged over water, skimming the coasts of the [[Carolinas]] before accelerating out to sea. Dennis reached hurricane strength before becoming extratropical on [[August 22]].<ref name="NHCdennis">[[National Hurricane Center]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/dennis/prelim02.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Dennis: 7 - 21 August 1981. Page 2.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref>
Most damage associated with Dennis was from the heavy rainfall caused by its slow passage over Florida, although two tornadoes were also reported within Florida.<ref name="NHCdennis">[[National Hurricane Center]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/dennis/prelim02.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Dennis: 7 - 21 August 1981. Page 2.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> The highest amount registered was near [[Homestead, Florida]], where {{convert|25.56|in|mm}} of rain was measured.<ref name="DRDennis">[[David M. Roth]]. [http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/dennis1981.html Hurricane Dennis - August 15-20, 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-12]].</ref> Agriculture damage in Dade County, Florida was estimated at $15 million (1981 dollars). Coastal areas of the Carolinas were also affected by heavy rainfall, with spots seeing over {{convert|10|in|mm}}, as well as minor beach erosion.<div style="clear: both"></div>
===Tropical Depression Seven===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Tropical Depression Seven
| category=depression
| type=tropical depression
| formed=[[August 17]]
| dissipated=[[August 21]]
| image=Td7aug21198115zvis.gif
| highest winds={{convert|30|kn|km/h}}
| lowest pressure=1007 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]])
| total damages=0
| total fatalities=0
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
This system developed across the tropical Atlantic ocean on [[August 18]],<ref name="Seven1">[[United Press International]]. [http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=102966916_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=0¤tPage=0 Dennis Could Still Become a Hurricane.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-18]].</ref> moving westward through the [[Windward islands]] into the eastern Caribbean Sea before dissipating on [[August 21]].<ref name="Seven2">[[United Press International]]. [http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=112856179_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=1¤tPage=0 Tropical Depression Fizzles.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-18]].</ref>
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===Tropical Depression Eight===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Tropical Depression Eight
| category=depression
| type=tropical depression
| image=TD8satimage1981082818z.gif
| track=Td8of1981filledrainblk.gif
| formed=[[August 26]]
| dissipated=[[September 1]]
| highest winds=35 [[miles per hour|mph]] (130 km/h)
| lowest pressure=1005 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]])
| total damages=26
| total fatalities=5
| areas affected=Texas and Louisiana
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
This tropical depression formed in the Bay of Campeche on [[August 26]] and moved slowly northwest, moving ashore northeast Mexico on [[August 29]] and into the United States on [[August 30]]. As an ill-defined surface low, a large thunderstorm complex formed near its center that day, unleashing heavy rainfall in a band {{convert|50|mi|km}} wide which stretched along a path {{convert|200|mi|km}} long from [[Seguin, Texas]] to north of [[Houston, Texas]]. The highest rainfall amount reported was from Pine Springs in [[Fayette County, Texas]], where {{convert|21|in|mm}} fell in the 24 hour period ending on the morning of [[August 31]]. Five died in the town of [[Shiner, Texas]] due to the flood.<ref>John Patton. [http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2003/ofr03-193/cd_files/USGS_Storms/patton.htm Data and Descriptions of Selected Substantial Storms and Floods as Documented by John Patton.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-11]].</ref> Downtown Halletsville flooded to a depth of {{convert|5|ft|m}}. Significant flooding occurred along the Lavaca, Guadalupe, and [[Colorado river|Colorado]] rivers in Texas. The cyclone spawned 14 tornadoes as well, including one at Scholes Field in [[Galveston, Texas]] which produced winds as high as {{convert|92|mph|km/h}} at 7:15 pm on [[August 31]].<ref>The [[Galveston Daily News]]. [http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=110156365_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=1¤tPage=0 Summary of Storm Activity.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-13]].</ref>
Its surface circulation remained ill-defined as it produced another round of heavy rainfall across northwest Louisiana on [[September 1]]. A large [[mesoscale convective system]] moved in from Oklahoma and northeast Texas, dissipating what was left of this tropical depression by [[September 2]]. Paid losses by [[FEMA]] totaled nearly US$21 million (1981 dollars), with total damages exceeding US$26 million (1981 dollars).<ref>[[FEMA]]. [http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/statistics/sign1000.shtm Significant Flood Events: 1978 - March 31, 2008.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-11]].</ref><ref name="DReight">[[David M. Roth]]. [http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/td8of1981.html Tropical Depression Eight - August 27-September 1, 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-12]].</ref>
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===Hurricane Emily===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Hurricane Emily
| category=cat1
| type=hurricane
| image=Hurricane Emily (1981).JPG
| track=Emily 1981 track.png
| formed=[[August 31]]
| dissipated=[[September 12]]
| highest winds=80 [[miles per hour|mph]] (130 km/h)
| lowest pressure=966 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]])
| total damages=None
| total fatalities=0 direct
| areas affected=East Coast of the United States
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
On [[September 1]], a [[subtropical storm]] became Tropical Storm Emily southwest of Bermuda. Emily moved northeast, crossing the island the next day, but measured winds were below tropical storm force. The storm continued generally northeast and strengthened into a hurricane. Hurricane Emily weakened over the north Atlantic and was no longer identifiable as a weather system by [[September 12]]. Hurricane Emily caused beach erosion across the [[East Coast of the United States]], but no other damage was reported.<ref name="Emily">Gil Clark. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/emily/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Emily: 31 August - 11 September.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref><div style="clear: both"></div>
===Hurricane Floyd===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Hurricane Floyd
| category=cat3
| type=hurricane
| image=Tropical Storm Floyd (1981).JPG
| track= Floyd 1981 track.png
| formed=[[September 3]]
| dissipated=[[September 12]]
| highest winds=115 [[miles per hour|mph]] (185 km/h)
| lowest pressure=975 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]])
| total damages=None
| total fatalities=0 direct
| areas affected=Bermuda
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
Floyd was first tracked as a tropical depression on [[September 3]] when it organized east of the [[Leeward Islands]]. As the depression moved northwest, it caused heavy rain. The highest rainfall reported was 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) at [[Antigua]]. It strengthened into a tropical storm, then reached hurricane strength on the 7th.<ref name="Floyd">[[National Hurricane Center]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/floyd/prelim01.gif Hurricane Floyd September 03-12, 1981 Preliminary Report.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref>
Floyd turned to the northeast, and passed just southeast of Bermuda as a weakening hurricane. As a tropical storm, Floyd moved east across the Atlantic until losing its identity on [[September 12]].<ref name="Floyd">[[National Hurricane Center]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/floyd/prelim01.gif Hurricane Floyd September 03-12, 1981 Preliminary Report.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref>
No damages are associated with Floyd. Although Bermuda was directly affected, the island experienced the weaker half of the storm.<ref name="Floyd">[[National Hurricane Center]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/floyd/prelim01.gif Hurricane Floyd September 03-12, 1981 Preliminary Report.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref><div style="clear: both"></div>
===Hurricane Gert===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Hurricane Gert
| category=cat2
| type=hurricane
| image=Tropical Storm Gert (1981).JPG
| track=Gert 1981 track.png
| formed=[[September 7]]
| dissipated=[[September 15]]
| highest winds=105 [[miles per hour|mph]] (170 km/h)
| lowest pressure=988 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]])
| total damages=None
| total fatalities=0 direct
| areas affected=Puerto Rico
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
A tropical depression became Tropical Storm Gert on [[September 8]], roughly {{convert|115|mi|km}} east of [[Guadeloupe]]. Gert passed through the eastern [[Leeward Islands]] during the next few hours, but no significant winds were recorded. The next day, Gert's center moved across eastern [[Puerto Rico]] where it caused moderate to heavy rainfall.<ref name="DRgert">[[David M. Roth]]. [http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/gert1981.html Tropical Storm Gert - September 7-9, 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-12]].</ref>
Much of the storm's circulation moved over the [[Dominican Republic]], causing weakening of the cyclone.<ref name="gert1">Miles B. Lawrence. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/gert/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Gert: 07 - 15 September 1981. Page 1.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> Gert reached the southeastern [[Bahamas]] before turning northward. Gert continued turning, and simultaneously strengthened. On [[September 12]], Gert passed just north of Bermuda, but only light winds were recorded on the island. The storm was weakening, and accelerated on an east-northeast path. Its circulation dissipated on [[September 15]] in the vicinity of the [[Azores]].<ref name="Gert2">Miles B. Lawrence. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/gert/prelim02.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Gert: 07 - 15 September 1981. Page 2.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref>
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===Hurricane Harvey===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Hurricane Harvey
| category=cat4
| type=hurricane
| image=Hurricane Harvey (1981).JPG
| track=Harvey 1981 track.png
| formed=[[September 11]]
| dissipated=[[September 19]]
| highest winds=135 [[miles per hour|mph]] (215 km/h)
| lowest pressure=946 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]])
| total damages=None
| total fatalities=0 direct
| areas affected=None
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
Harvey formed in the central Atlantic, reaching hurricane strength only a few hours after first becoming a named system on [[September 12]]. From its initial position several hundred miles east of the [[Leeward Islands]], Harvey moved northwest. Its path began curving more to the north, and was considered a threat to [[Bermuda]] until the continuing curve took Harvey away from the island. Harvey's track became more easterly, and the storm weakened and became extratropical as it approached the Azores. Harvey caused no reported damage, although several ships reported experiencing tropical storm force winds.<ref name="Harvey">[[John Hope (meteorologist)|John Hope]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/harvey/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Harvey: 11 - 19 September 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref>
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===Tropical Depression Thirteen===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Tropical Depression Thirteen<ref name="td13">[[United Press International]]. [http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=30245410_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=0¤tPage=0 Rivers pushed near flooding in Northeast.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-16]].</ref>
| category=depression
| type=tropical depression
| formed=[[September 22]]
| dissipated=[[September 24]]
| image=Td13sep23198118zvis.gif
| highest winds={{convert|30|kn|km/h}}
| total damages=None
| total fatalities=0 direct
| areas affected=None
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
This tropical depression initially formed {{convert|275|mi|km}} southwest of Bermuda on [[September 22]].<ref name="td13">[[United Press International]]. [http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=30245410_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=0¤tPage=0 Rivers pushed near flooding in Northeast.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-16]].</ref> It brought Bermuda squalls of tropical storm force as it passed west of the island on [[September 23]]. Moving northward, the system merged with a developing [[extratropical cyclone]] south of Nova Scotia on [[September 24]].<ref name="13windy">[[Associated Press]]. [http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=38958423_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=8¤tPage=0 Irene expected to become hurricane.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-16]].</ref>
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===Hurricane Irene===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Hurricane Irene
| category=cat3
| type=hurricane
| image=Hurricane Irene (1981).JPG
| track=Irene 1981 track.png
| formed=[[September 21]]
| dissipated=[[October 3]]
| highest winds=120 [[miles per hour|mph]] (190 km/h)
| lowest pressure=959 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]])
| total damages=None
| total fatalities=0 direct
| areas affected=None
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
[[Irene]] became a named storm midway between the [[Windward Islands]] and [[Cape Verde]] on [[September 23]], and its track mimicked that of Hurricane Harvey. The storm tracked northwest, becoming a hurricane on [[September 25]]. Its track then began curving to the east, eventually resulting in motion to the northeast.<ref name="Irene">[[National Hurricane Center]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/irene/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Irene: 21 September - 3 October 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref>
The storm weakened and became [[extratropical]] in early October. The remaining extratropical storm moved over [[France]] on [[October 3]].<ref name="Irene">[[National Hurricane Center]]. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/irene/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Irene: 21 September - 3 October 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref>
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===Tropical Depression Fifteen===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Tropical Depression Fifteen
| category=depression
| type=tropical depression
| formed=[[September 27]]
| dissipated=[[October 4]]
| image=Td15sep27198118zvis.jpg
| highest winds={{convert|30|kn|km/h}}
| total damages=None
| total fatalities=0 direct
| areas affected=None
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
This tropical depression formed southwest of the Cape Verde Islands on [[September 27]],<ref name="Fifteen1">[[Associated Press]]. [http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=110385486_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=0¤tPage=0 110 MPH Winds Whip Up Atlantic.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-18]].</ref> and tracked through the deep tropics before weakening as it moved over the Leeward Islands late on [[September 30]]. Heavy rains occurred at [[Guadeloupe]] as the system passed by the island.<ref name="Fifteen2">[[United Press International]]. [http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=31091212_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=0¤tPage=0 Hurricane, Depression Pack Little Punch.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-18]].</ref> The depression then recurved to the south and east of Bermuda late on [[October 3]].
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===Tropical Storm Jose===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Tropical Storm Jose
| category=storm
| type=tropical storm
| image=Tropical Storm Jose (1981).JPG
| track=Jose 1981 track.png
| formed=[[October 29]]
| dissipated=[[November 1]]
| highest winds=50 [[miles per hour|mph]] (80 km/h)
| lowest pressure=998 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]])
| total damages=None
| total fatalities=0 direct
| areas affected=None
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
Jose was a weak and short-lived tropical storm that formed far from land on [[October 29]]. It moved generally northeast before becoming [[subtropical]] and then dissipating on [[November 1]] near the Azores.<ref name="Jose">Miles B. Lawrence. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/jose/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Tropical Storm Jose: 29 October - 01 November 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref>
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===Hurricane Katrina===
{{hurricane main|Hurricane Katrina (1981)}}
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Hurricane Katrina
| category=cat1
| type=hurricane
| image=Hurricane_Katrina_of_1981.JPG
| track=Katrina 1981 track.png
| formed=[[November 3]]
| dissipated=[[November 8]]
| highest winds=85 [[miles per hour|mph]] (135 km/h)
| lowest pressure=980 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]])
| total damages=Minimal
| total fatalities=2 direct
| areas affected=Honduras
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
A tropical depression formed on [[November 3]] in the western [[Caribbean Sea]] about {{convert|150|mi|km}} south of the [[Cayman Islands]]. The depression moved north, reaching tropical storm strength as it moved through the Caymans. Katrina continued to strengthen, reaching hurricane strength half a day before landfall in [[Cuba]]. A weakening Katrina moved across eastern Cuba on [[November 6]]. After emerging over water, the storm accelerated northeast through the Bahamas. Katrina's circulation fell apart, and the storm merged with a front on [[November 8]].
Hurricane Katrina is reported to have killed two and caused widespread flood damage in Cuba's [[Camagüey Province|Camagüey province]].<ref name="Katrina">Miles B. Lawrence. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/katrina/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Hurricane Katrina: 3 - 7 November 1981.] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> Katrina was the only named storm responsible for fatalities in 1981.<div style="clear: both"></div>
===Subtropical Storm Three===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Subtropical Storm Three
| category=storm
| type=subtropical storm
| image=Subtropical Storm Three (1981).JPG
| track=1981 Atlantic subtropical storm 3 track.png
| formed=[[November 12]]
| dissipated=[[November 17]]
| highest winds=70 [[miles per hour|mph]] (110 km/h)
| lowest pressure=978 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]])
| total damages=Minimal
| total fatalities=0 direct
| areas affected=Nova Scotia
| hurricane season=1981 Atlantic hurricane season}}
A frontal low over the warm waters of the [[Gulf Stream]] organized into an [[subtropical storm]] on [[November 12]] while {{convert|400|mi|km}} east of [[Jacksonville, Florida]]. After moving northeastward, it turned to the northwest, threatening the northeastern [[United States]] as an intensifying subtropical storm that was gradually developing tropical characteristics. A high pressure system turned it to the northeast, and after peaking at {{convert|70|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}} it became extratropical near [[Nova Scotia]] on the 17th. The storm produced significant beach erosion and coastal flooding.<ref name="ST3">Miles B. Lawrence. [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1981-prelim/subtrop/prelim01.gif Preliminary Report Subtropical Storm (Number Two?).] Retrieved on [[2008-05-17]].</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div>
==Season summary==
{{TC stats table start|year=1981|basin=Atlantic hurricane}}
{{TC stats cyclone|cat=storm|name=Arlene|dates=6 - 9 May|
max-winds=60 |min-press=999|ace=.735|mult-landfalls=2}}
{{TC stats first landfall|where=[[Cuba]]|date=[[May 8]]|winds=35|cat=depression}}
{{TC stats next landfall|where= [[Eleuthera Island, Bahamas]]|date=[[May 8]]|winds=35|cat=depression}}
{{TC stats impact|damage=0 |deaths=0 }}
{{TC stats cyclone|cat=storm|name=Bert|dates=29 June - 1 July|
max-winds=70 |min-press=996|ace= 1.33}}
{{TC stats first landfall|where=[[Eastern Shore of Virginia]]|date=[[July 1]]|winds=60|cat=storm}}
{{TC stats impact|damage=0 |deaths=0 }}
{{TC stats cyclone|cat=storm|name=Cindy|dates=2 - 5 August|
max-winds=60 |min-press=1002|ace= 1.52}}
{{TC stats no landfall}}
{{TC stats impact|damage=0 |deaths=0 }}
{{TC stats cyclone|cat=cat1|name=[[Hurricane Dennis (1981)|Dennis]]|dates=8 - 22 August|
max-winds=80 |min-press=995|ace= 6.38|mult-landfalls=2}}
{{TC stats first landfall|where=[[Cuba]]|date=[[August 16]]|winds=40|cat=storm}}
{{TC stats next landfall|where=[[Florida]]|date=[[August 18]]|winds=40|cat=storm}}
{{TC stats impact|damage=15 |deaths=0 }}
{{TC stats cyclone|cat=cat1|name=Emily|dates=31 August - 12 September|
max-winds=90 |min-press=966|ace= 14.9}}
{{TC stats no landfall}}
{{TC stats impact|damage=0 |deaths=0 }}
{{TC stats cyclone|cat=cat3|name=Floyd|dates=3 September - 12 September|
max-winds=115 |min-press=975|ace= 13.8}}
{{TC stats no landfall}}
{{TC stats impact|damage=0 |deaths=0 }}
{{TC stats cyclone|cat=cat2|name=Gert|dates=7 September - 15 September|
max-winds=105 |min-press=988|ace= 10.1}}
{{TC stats first landfall|where=[[Lesser Antilles]]|date=[[September 8]]|winds=45|cat=storm}}
{{TC stats impact|damage=0 |deaths=0 }}
{{TC stats cyclone|cat=cat4|name=Harvey|dates=11 September - 20 September|
max-winds=135 |min-press=946|ace= 16.4}}
{{TC stats no landfall}}
{{TC stats impact|damage=0 |deaths=0 }}
{{TC stats cyclone|cat=cat3|name=Irene|dates=21 September - 3 October|
max-winds=120 |min-press=959|ace= 22.2}}
{{TC stats no landfall}}
{{TC stats impact|damage=0 |deaths=0 }}
{{TC stats cyclone|cat=storm|name=Jose|dates=29 October - 2 November|
max-winds=50 |min-press=998|ace= 1.62}}
{{TC stats no landfall}}
{{TC stats impact|damage=0 |deaths=0 }}
{{TC stats cyclone|cat=cat1|name=[[Hurricane Katrina (1981)|Katrina]]|dates=3 November - 7 November|
max-winds=85 |min-press=980|ace= 4.19|mult-landfalls=2}}
{{TC stats first landfall|where=[[Cuba]]|date=[[November 6]]|winds=65|cat=storm}}
{{TC stats next landfall|where= [[Eleuthera Island, Bahamas]]|date=[[November 6]]|winds=50|cat=storm}}
{{TC stats impact|damage=0 |deaths=2 }}
{{TC stats cyclone|cat=storm|name=Three|dates=12 - 17 November|
max-winds=70 |min-press=978|ace= 0}}
{{TC stats no landfall}}
{{TC stats impact|damage=0 |deaths=0 }}
{{TC stats table end|num-cyclones-text='''12 cyclones<b>|dates=[[May 6]] <br>-[[November 17|Nov. 17]]|max-winds=135|min-press=<b>946'''|tot-ace='''93.25'''|num-landfalls=8|tot-damage='''15'''|tot-deaths=2}}
==Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) Rating==
{|class="wikitable" align=right style="margin:0 0 0.5em 1em;"
|-
!colspan=6|ACE (10<sup>4</sup>kt<sup>2</sup>) – Storm: [[Talk:Accumulated Cyclone Energy/Atlantic by year|Source]]
|-
! 1
| 22.2 || Irene
! 7
| 4.19 || [[Hurricane Katrina (1981)|Katrina]]
|-
! 2
| 16.4 || Harvey
! 8
| 1.62 || Jose
|-
! 3
| 14.9 || Emily
! 9
| 1.52 || Cindy
|-
! 4
| 13.8 || Floyd
! 10
| 1.33 || Bret
|-
! 5
| 10.1 || Gert
! 12
| 0.735 || Arlene
|-
! 6
| 6.38 || [[Hurricane Dennis (1981)|Dennis]]
! 13
| 0.000 || Subtrop 3
|-
!colspan=6| Total= 93.2578 (93)
|}
The table on the right shows the [[Accumulated Cyclone Energy|ACE]] for each storm in the season. The ACE is, broadly speaking, a measure of the power of the hurricane multiplied by the length of time it existed for, so hurricanes that lasted a long time have higher ACEs.
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==Storm names==
The following names were used for named storms that formed in the north Atlantic in 1981. No names were retired, so it was used again in the [[1987 Atlantic hurricane season|1987 season]]. It was the first use for all of these names since the post-1978 naming change, except for Arlene, Cindy and Irene which had been previously used in 1959, 1963, 1967, and 1971. Names that were not assigned are marked in {{tcname unused}}.
{| width="80%" style="clear:both;"
|
* Arlene
* Bret
* Cindy
* [[Hurricane Dennis (1981)|Dennis]]
* Emily
* Floyd
* Gert
|
* Harvey
* Irene
* Jose
* [[Hurricane Katrina (1981)|Katrina]]
* {{tcname unused|Lenny}}
* {{tcname unused|Maria}}
* {{tcname unused|Nate}}
|
* {{tcname unused|Ophelia}}
* {{tcname unused|Philippe}}
* {{tcname unused|Rita}}
* {{tcname unused|Stan}}
* {{tcname unused|Tammy}}
* {{tcname unused|Vince}}
* {{tcname unused|Wilma}}
|}
===Retirement===
{{seealso|List of retired Atlantic hurricane names}}
Due to lack of major damage from the storms, the [[WMO]] did not retire any names in 1981. They were used again in [[1987 Atlantic hurricane season|1987]].
== See also ==
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*[[List of Atlantic hurricanes]]
*[[List of Atlantic hurricane seasons]]
== References ==
{{reflist|2}}
==External links==
* [http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib/lib1/nhclib/mwreviews/1981.pdf Monthly Weather Review]
* [http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/1981.html HPC Tropical Cyclone Rainfall Pages for 1981]
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