PRELIMINARY REPORTS:

The National Hurricane Center's Preliminary Reports contain comprehensive information on each storm, including synoptic history, meteorological statistics, casualties and damages, and the post-analysis best track (six-hourly positions and intensities).

The following cyclones occurred in NHC's area of responsibility in 1997. Please click on a highlighted link to receive the Preliminary Report.

   Subtropical Storm           Tropical Depression Five
   Tropical Storm Ana          Hurricane Erika
   Hurricane Bill              Tropical Storm Fabian
   Tropical Storm Claudette    Tropical Storm Grace
   Hurricane Danny

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1997 Color Track Map (161K GIF)

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The 1996 Atlantic Hurricane Season

The 1998 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Last updated January 6, 1999