Elsa
2021 Atlantic Hurricane SeasonOverview
Tropical Storm Elsa was the earliest fifth-named storm on record. It formed in the central Atlantic and affected the Caribbean, Florida, and the Eastern Seaboard. Elsa caused flooding and wind damage across multiple regions.
🧭 What This Means For You
💨 How dangerous was this wind?
Winds 74–95 mph (119–153 km/h). Very dangerous winds will damage roofs, snap tree branches, and cause power outages lasting several days.
Compare: a typical car crash at 70 mph feels violent — imagine 85 mph sustained winds.
💰 What was the human cost?
To put this in perspective: $1.2B could fund thousands of rebuilding projects, or cover years of flood insurance premiums for an entire coastal county.
13 people lost their lives — behind every number is a family, a home, and a community that had to rebuild.
✅ What you can do today
- Check your emergency kit — water, food, medicine, batteries
- Know your evacuation route and shelter locations
- Sign up for free alerts so you are never caught off guard
Storm Path
Storm Track Data
| Time (UTC) | Latitude | Longitude | Wind (mph) | Pressure (mb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-30 06:00 UTC | 9°N | 43°W | 35 | 1005 |
| 2021-07-01 12:00 UTC | 12°N | 50°W | 45 | 1000 |
| 2021-07-02 18:00 UTC | 13.5°N | 58°W | 65 | 994 |
| 2021-07-04 00:00 UTC | 16°N | 64°W | 75 | 991 |
| 2021-07-05 06:00 UTC | 19°N | 71°W | 60 | 1000 |
| 2021-07-06 18:00 UTC | 23°N | 77°W | 50 | 1005 |
| 2021-07-07 12:00 UTC | 27°N | 80°W | 65 | 998 |
| 2021-07-08 00:00 UTC | 29°N | 82.5°W | 70 | 995 |
| 2021-07-08 18:00 UTC | 33°N | 78°W | 50 | 1003 |
| 2021-07-09 12:00 UTC | 40°N | 71°W | 40 | 1008 |
Data Source
Track data from NOAA National Hurricane Center. Last updated: 2021-07-09.