Tropical Cyclone Charley

(Keywords: Storm, Damage - Florida)

Not since hurricane Andrew, had Florida taken the brunt of a major Tropical Cyclone. Charley, Category 4 Hurricane, made its impact on Friday the 13th, August 2004. Charley strengthened as it rounded Key West from Cuba. Turning Northeast, Charley came through the Boca Grande Inlet to Charlotte Harbor. After devastating the barrier islands (Ft Myers Beach, Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island) the storm slammed the cities of Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte.

Tampa Bay Nexrad Radar 20:00 Zulu 13 Aug 04

Update: For information on where to get help, find food, water, ice, gas, supplies and ATM (with cash) go to the Southwest Florida News-Press web site.

GPS Map

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GPS Map Details

File Name charley.gpx
File Size: 17 KB
Revised: 18 August 2004
Class A1 Data
Waypoints: Over 50 (Including major damage locations)
Routes/Tracks:

Storm Track

References

Information, data and images, from the following web sites were used to compile this GPS Map of Hurricane Charley: Coordinates for the storm's track came from Weather Underground, Tropical Storm Advisory; The storm damage locations were found at Storm Prediction Center, Storm Report Data; Satellite Imagery was obtained from NOAA's Operationally Significant Imagery; and Radar Imagery Plymouth State College