2010 Bronx tornado
Rain rate data from a Doppler weather radar of the storm that spawned the tornado as it moved into the Bronx | |
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | 2:55 p.m. EDT July 25, 2010 |
Dissipated | 3:00 p.m. EDT July 25, 2010 |
Duration | 5 minutes |
EF1 tornado | |
on the Enhanced Fujita scale | |
Highest winds | 100 mph (160 km/h) |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 1 indirect |
Injuries | 7 |
Damage | $150,000 (+$46,000 non-tornadic) |
Areas affected | The Bronx, New York City, New York, United states |
Power outages | 4,700 |
The 2010 Bronx tornado was a rare
The thunderstorm that spawned the tornado caused more widespread damage, with downed trees and power lines stretching from
Meteorological synopsis
On July 25, 2010, the
Around the time the watch was issued, wind shear values began to decrease over the region; however, moderately strong winds persisted over a large area, fueling further development of thunderstorms.
At 2:55 p.m. EDT,
Impact and aftermath
The thunderstorm that spawned the tornado left a trail of wind damage from northeastern New Jersey through Long Island along its nearly two-hour existence. Strong wind gusts, reaching 65 mph (105 km/h) in some areas, downed numerous trees and power lines across Bergen County. Several roads were also blocked after large trees toppled onto them.[12] In Pedricktown, a large tree fell on a home and broke through the roof, allowing heavy rain to fall inside the structure.[13] Similar damage took place in the Bronx where trees fell on cars, streets and power lines. Along the northern edge of the storm, strong winds in Yonkers also downed trees and power lines. In Nassau and Suffolk Counties, winds reached 60 mph (97 km/h) before the storm finally moved offshore.[12]
The tornado itself caused relatively little damage in comparison with the thunderstorm that spawned it. Several trees were destroyed by 100 mph (160 km/h) winds produced by the system and branches were snapped and littered across streets. A few of the downed trees struck the first floor windows of buildings, shattering the glass and leaving seven people with minor injuries. One tree was uprooted and "became a projectile" and was wedged within another tree nearby. One home also sustained significant roof damage along the tornado's track.
Although the storm brought significant damage, rains from it also helped end a growing drought issue and a significant heat wave in the region. Prior to the storm's passage, temperatures in New Jersey had reached the mid-90s°F (mid-30s°C), but fell into the 70–79 °F (21–26 °C) range by 4:00 p.m. EDT.[18] The heavy rains led to street flooding, creating widespread traffic jams, especially on the Henry Hudson Parkway.[19]
Following the severe damage caused by the storm, the NWS deployed a storm survey team on July 26 to the hardest hit area to determine if a tornado had struck.[20] Their assessment was complete the following day and it was concluded that it was in fact a tornado that caused the most significant damage.[11] Throughout the day on July 26, ConEd deployed crews throughout the Bronx to repair broken power poles and downed lines.[20] By the evening of July 25, only 100 of the original 4,700 customers were still without power; it was fully restored to all residents the following day.[15] Along Palisade Avenue, nearly half a dozen companies provided assistance in tree removal with wood chippers, cherry pickers and dump trucks to clear the streets. Due to the large amount of downed wires, residents living along Ladd Road north to Sigma Place were urged to remain in their homes for their own safety until ConEd crews had cleared the area.[20]
Historical perspective
Since the SPC began keeping records of severe weather events in 1950, few tornadoes have touched down around
See also
- Tornadoes of 2010
- 2010 Brooklyn/Queens tornadoes
- 2007 Brooklyn tornadoes
- 2006 Westchester County tornado
- List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks
References
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- ^ Kevin Deutsch and Virginia Breen (July 27, 2010). "Search called off for missing Brooklyn man Eoin Curran". New York Daily News. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
- ^ "Relief at last: Strong storms end NJ heat wave". Asbury Park Press. Associated Press. July 25, 2010.
- ^ Staff Writer (July 26, 2010). "Residents Welcome Storms Amid Summer Heat". WCBS. Archived from the original on July 27, 2010. Retrieved July 29, 2010.
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