Tropical Storm Henri was a moderate tropical storm that struck Florida during the 2003 Atlantic hurricane season. The eighth storm of the season, Henri was one of six tropical cyclones to hit the United States in the year. Henri formed from a tropical wave in the Gulf of Mexico on September 3. Moving generally to the east, it strengthened to reach peak winds of 60 mph (97 km/h) two days later. Henri encountered unfavorable conditions, and it weakened before making landfall on western Florida near Clearwater as a tropical depression. Crossing Florida, Henri degenerated into a remnant low on September 8, but the weather system persisted off the east coast of the United States for a few days before moving back ashore over North Carolina. The system brought heavy rainfall across parts of the Mid-Atlantic before dissipating on September 17. Tropical Storm: peak winds of 60 mph (50 knots), lowest pressure 997 mb. September 3 – September 8, 2003. Landfall: September 6 at 35 mph, 27.9°N 82.8°W. Accumulated cyclone energy: 0.5. Wiki link Track: NOAA National Hurricane Center, HURDAT2 best track AL122003 (public domain).