Alternate 2012 South Atlantic Hurricane Season

The Alternate 2012 South Atlantic Hurricane Season was an annual event in the cycle of tropical cyclone formation. It started with the formation of Tropical Depression One in February and ended with the dissipation of Hurricane Desmond in October. Over 20 Hurricanes, 6 tropical depressions, one hypercane and 2 tropical storms were confirmed. The strongest storm of the season was Hypercane Kyle who with 760 km/h winds never made landfall.

Tropical Depression One
Max. winds - 30 mph (50 km/h) (Tropical Depression)

Formed - February 1, 2012

Dissipated - February 2, 2012

Landfalls - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Hurricane Carlo
Max. winds - 120 mph (195 km/h) (Category 3 Hurricane)

Formed - February 3, 2012

Dissipated - February 13, 2012

Landfalls - Bogota, Colombia

Hurricane Harry
Max. winds - 320 mph (530 km/h) (Category 7 Hurricane) Formed - February 13, 2012 Dissipated - March 1, 2012 Areas affected - Argentina, Patagonia, Chile, Bolivia

Tropical Depression Four
Max. winds - 30 mph (50 km/h) Formed - March 25, 2012 Dissipated - March 26, 2012

Hypercane Kyle
Max. winds - 436 km/h (760 km/h)

Formed - June 29, 2012

Dissipated - September 1, 2012