1979 hurricanes and tropical storms
3 storms in 1979 brought tropical-storm-force winds (39 mph or more, modeled) to at least one of the cities we track.
| Storm | Peak | Cities reached | Strongest modeled gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Bob | Category 1 | Cities reached 2 | New Orleans, LA 61 mph; Slidell, LA 56 mph |
| Hurricane David | Category 5 | Cities reached 13 | Port St. Lucie, FL 97 mph; Palm Bay, FL 96 mph; Deltona, FL 90 mph |
| Hurricane Frederic | Category 4 | Cities reached 8 | Mobile, AL 130 mph; Daphne, AL 130 mph; Pensacola, FL 102 mph |