2011 Atlantic hurricane season
2011 Atlantic hurricane season | |
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![]() Season summary map | |
Seasonal boundaries | |
First system formed | June 28, 2011 |
Last system dissipated | November 11, 2011 |
Strongest storm | |
Name | Ophelia |
• Maximum winds | 140 mph (220 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
• Lowest pressure | 940 mbar (hPa; 27.76 inHg) |
Seasonal statistics | |
Total depressions | 20 |
Total storms | 19 |
Hurricanes | 7 |
Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 4 |
Total fatalities | 118 total |
Total damage | $17.39 billion (2011 USD) |
Related articles | |
The 2011 Atlantic hurricane season was the second in a group of three very active
Due to the presence of a
Many tropical cyclones affected land during the 2011 season; most impacts, however, did not result in a significant loss of life or property. On June 29, Arlene made
Seasonal forecasts
Source | Date | Named storms |
Hurricanes | Major hurricanes |
Ref |
Average (1981–2010) | 12.1 | 6.4 | 2.7 | [1] | |
Record high activity | 30 | 15 | 7† | [2] | |
Record low activity | 1 | 0† | 0† | [2] | |
TSR | December 6, 2010 | 16 | 8 | 4 | [3] |
CSU | December 8, 2010 | 17 | 9 | 5 | [4] |
TSR | April 4, 2011 | 14 | 8 | 4 | [5] |
CSU | April 6, 2011 | 16 | 9 | 5 | [6] |
NOAA | May 19, 2011 | 12–18 | 6–10 | 3–6 | [7] |
TSR | May 24, 2011 | 14 | 8 | 4 | [8] |
UKMO
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May 26, 2011 | 13 | N/A | N/A | [9] |
CSU | June 1, 2011 | 16 | 9 | 5 | [10] |
FSU | June 1, 2011 | 17 | 9 | N/A | [11] |
TSR | June 6, 2011 | 14 | 8 | 4 | [12] |
TSR | July 4, 2011 | 14 | 8 | 4 | [13] |
WSI
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July 26, 2011 | 15 | 8 | 4 | [14] |
CSU | August 3, 2011 | 16 | 9 | 5 | [15] |
TSR | August 4, 2011 | 16 | 9 | 4 | [16] |
NOAA | August 4, 2011 | 14–19 | 7–10 | 3–5 | [17] |
WSI | September 21, 2011 | 21 | 7 | 4 | [18] |
Actual activity | 19 | 7 | 4 | ||
† Most recent of several such occurrences. (See all) |
In advance of, and during, each hurricane season, several forecasts of hurricane activity are issued by national meteorological services, scientific agencies, and noted hurricane experts. These include forecasters from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s National Hurricane and Climate Prediction Center's, Philip J. Klotzbach, William M. Gray and their associates at Colorado State University (CSU), Tropical Storm Risk, and the United Kingdom's Met Office. The forecasts include weekly and monthly changes in significant factors that help determine the number of tropical storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes within a particular year. As stated by NOAA and CSU, an average Atlantic hurricane season between 1981 and 2010 contains roughly 12 tropical storms, 6 hurricanes, 3 major hurricanes, and an accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) Index of 66-103 units.[1][19] ACE is, broadly speaking, a measure of the power of the hurricane multiplied by the length of time it existed, so storms that last a long time or that are particularly strong hurricanes have high ACEs. It is only calculated for full advisories on tropical systems at or exceeding 39 mph (63 km/h), the threshold for tropical storm strength.[20] NOAA typically categorizes a season as either above-average, average, of below-average based on the cumulative ACE Index; however, the number of tropical storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes within a hurricane season is considered occasionally as well.[1]
Pre-season forecasts
On December 6, 2010, Tropical Storm Risk (TSR), a public
On May 19, 2011, NOAA released their first forecast for the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season. The organization expected 12–18 named storms, 6–10 hurricanes, and 3–6 major hurricanes would form in the Atlantic during 2011, citing above-normal
Mid-season forecasts
On June 1, CSU released their mid-season predictions, with numbers unchanged from those published in April.
Seasonal summary
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The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 2011.[21] It was an above average season in which twenty tropical cyclones formed. Nineteen of the twenty depressions attained tropical storm status, tied with 1887, 1995, 2010, and later the 2012 season for the fourth-highest number of named storms since record-keeping began in 1851.[22][23][24] Seven of these tropical storms became hurricanes, while four of those hurricanes further intensified into major hurricanes.[20] The season was more active than usual due to lower than average wind shear, warmer than average sea surface temperatures, and the presence of a La Niña.[25] Collectively, the tropical cyclones of this season resulted in nearly $18.5 billion in damage and there were 114 deaths; a majority of it was caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.[26] The season officially ended on November 30, 2011.[21]
The season's activity was reflected with an average cumulative ACE rating of 125.[20]
Systems
Tropical Storm Arlene
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | June 28 – July 1 |
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Peak intensity | 65 mph (100 km/h) (1-min); 993 mbar (hPa) |
A
Numerous tropical cyclone watches and warnings were issued for the coastline of Mexico shortly after the formation of Arlene; once inland, all were discontinued.[31] Despite its relatively weak strength, Arlene produced isolated rainfall totals in excess of 9 in (230 mm).[32] High amounts of precipitation led to numerous mudslides and flooding, causing an estimated $223.4 million in damage.[33][34][35] A total of 22 deaths were reported in association with Tropical Storm Arlene.[31] Although the center of circulation remained over Mexico, the storm's far-reaching effects brought minimal relief to drought-stricken portions of southern Texas and Florida.[36]
Tropical Storm Bret
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | July 17 – July 22 |
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Peak intensity | 70 mph (110 km/h) (1-min); 995 mbar (hPa) |
An
As the system turned northeastward, the formation of an anticyclone atop Bret's center provided favorable conditions for intensification; accordingly, an
Tropical Storm Cindy
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | July 20 – July 23 |
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Peak intensity | 70 mph (110 km/h) (1-min); 994 mbar (hPa) |
On July 17, an area of showers and thunderstorms, associated with the same frontal system that spawned Tropical Storm Bret, consolidated around a developing area of low pressure about 345 mi (555 km) west-southwest of Bermuda. Tracking east-northeastward, the system gradually organized and became better defined. The disturbance produced moderate rains while passing south of the territory, peaking at 1.16 in (29 mm); gusty winds were also observed. At 06:00 UTC on July 20, the low developed into a tropical depression east of Bermuda. Embedded within the mid-latitude westerlies, the depression moved northeast and maintained this general direction for the remainder of its existence.[40]
Six hours after formation, the system strengthened into Tropical Storm Cindy. Convection steadily increased over the storm, and a ragged eye-like feature appeared on both visible and microwave satellite imagery. Corresponding with this, Cindy attained its peak intensity late on July 21, with winds of 70 mph (115 km/h) and a barometric pressure of 994 mbar (29.4 inHg). Shortly thereafter, the storm moved over waters cooler than 78.8 °F (26 °C). Throughout July 22, convection diminished and the system transitioned into an extratropical cyclone about 985 mi (1,585 km) southwest of Ireland. The remnants persisted for another 12 hours before degenerating into a trough over the North Atlantic on July 23.[40]
Tropical Storm Don
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | July 27 – July 30 |
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Peak intensity | 50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min); 997 mbar (hPa) |
A tropical wave emerged off the western coast of Africa on July 16. Tracking westward, the disturbance produced sporadic convection, but remained disorganized through its passage into the Caribbean on July 23. Once there, showers and thunderstorms began to develop within an environment marginally conducive for tropical cyclogenesis. A broad area of low pressure formed and consolidated over the northwestern Caribbean Sea, and the NHC subsequently designated Tropical Depression Four on July 27; the system further intensified into Tropical Storm Don at 18:00 UTC. Steered west-northwestward by a subtropical ridge across over the southeastern United States, the cyclone strengthened initially under low wind shear, attaining a peak intensity with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 997 mbar (hPa; 29.44 inHg). Despite low shear, Don was met with a significantly more stable environment as it emerged into the Gulf of Mexico.[41]
Convection around the center of the storm gradually diminished as a result of a lack of vertical instability, and a decrease in sustained winds was observed accordingly. Don weakened to a tropical depression as it moved ashore in Texas, along the Padre Island National Seashore, and continued west-northwestward thereafter; the system degenerated into a remnant area of low pressure by 06:00 UTC on July 30. As a tropical cyclone, Don prompted tropical cyclone advisories for the southern Texas coastline. Due to its abrupt weakening prior to landfall, rainfall totals and wind observations along the warned areas were scarce; a maximum precipitation total of 2.56 in (65 mm) was documented near Bay City, Texas, and a peak wind gust of 41 mph (66 km/h) was recorded at Waldron Field. The storm produced storm surge values lower than 2 ft (0.61 m) as well. No damage was reported.[41]
Tropical Storm Emily
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 2 – August 7 |
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Peak intensity | 50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min); 1003 mbar (hPa) |
A tropical wave emerged off the west coast of Africa on July 25. Tracking westward, the disturbance gradually consolidated as multiple centers of circulation eventually dissipated and a new one formed. A marginally favorable atmospheric environment allowed for convection to develop, and a reconnaissance aircraft flight into the system led to the classification of Tropical Storm Emily around 00:00 UTC on August 2 near Dominica. Turning west-northwestward along the southwest edge of a large subtropical ridge to its northeast, Emily remained relatively disorganized on satellite imagery due to strong westerly wind shear. Despite a large burst of convection south of Hispaniola on August 3, the center of circulation accelerated west-northwestward, with a mid-level center moving inland over the island. At 18:00 UTC the following day, Emily degenerated into a tropical wave.[42]
The mid-level remnants of Emily continued northwestward, with a new area of low pressure developing over the Bahamas. The low regenerated into a tropical depression at 18:00 UTC on August 6; six hours later, it re-intensified into Tropical Storm Emily. However, strong wind shear exposed the center of circulation once again. At 12:00 UTC on August 7, Emily degenerated into a remnant area of low pressure northeast of the Bahamas.[42] Heavy rainfall and landslides in Martinique damaged 29 homes.[43] One indirect death was reported on the island. In Puerto Rico, flooding and mudslides damaged roads, homes, and crops.[42] Additionally, around 18,500 people lost electricity after winds damaged an electrical grid.[44] About $5 million in infrastructural damage occurred.[45] In Dominican Republic, flooding and mudslides left 56 communities isolated and caused three people to drown.[46][47] Flooding in Haiti damaged over 300 homes and destroyed several cholera treatment centers.[42][48] One death occurred in the country.[49] The storm brought up to 7.9 in (200 mm) of rainfall to the Bahamas.[50]
Tropical Storm Franklin
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 12 – August 13 |
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Peak intensity | 45 mph (75 km/h) (1-min); 1004 mbar (hPa) |
A low-pressure area developed in association with a slow-moving frontal boundary over western Atlantic on August 10 and August 11. Tracking northeastward in response to deep southeasterly flow, the disturbance was initially slow to organize, but a marked organization of thunderstorm activity took place on August 12. Thus, Tropical Depression Six developed at 18:00 UTC while situated roughly 260 mi (420 km) north of Bermuda.[51] The system brought unsettled weather to island, with rainfall reaching 0.07 in (1.8 mm) at L.F. Wade International Airport.[52] Moving northeastward, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Franklin at 06:00 UTC on August 13, following a large burst of convection over its center. Six hours later, Franklin peaked with winds of 45 mph (70 km/h), before encountering increasing wind shear and decreasing ocean temperatures. Rapid deterioration of the storm's structure took place as environmental conditions became increasingly hostile, with convection being sheared well away from the center. Franklin began acquiring extratropical characteristics and completed its transition into an extratropical cyclone late on August 13. The remnants degenerated into a trough of low pressure early on August 16.[51]
Tropical Storm Gert
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 13 – August 16 |
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Peak intensity | 65 mph (100 km/h) (1-min); 1000 mbar (hPa) |
During the second week of August, a weak low-pressure area, located east of Bermuda, became associated with a synoptic-scale trough. Moving west-southwestward, it interacted with an upper low and eventually developed into a small low pressure by August 13. After the low become very well-defined with a tight circulation and deep convection, it was designated as a tropical depression at 18:00 UTC that day, about 360 mi (580 km) southeast of Bermuda. As the depression curved west-northwestward along the weakening subtropical ridge, it intensified into Tropical Storm Gert early on August 14. As Gert neared Bermuda, a small eye-like feature became apparent on radar imagery. Coinciding with this, Gert reached its peak intensity with winds of 60 mph (95 km/h).[53] Passing roughly 90 mi (145 km) east of Bermuda, Gert brought light rain and winds up to 25 mph (40 km/h).[52] By August 16, convection had mostly dissipated due to increasing wind shear and cooler water temperatures, degenerating into post-tropical cyclone about 500 mi (800 km) northeast of Bermuda. The remnant low dissipated well east of Newfoundland on August 17.[53]
Tropical Storm Harvey
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 19 – August 22 |
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Peak intensity | 65 mph (100 km/h) (1-min); 994 mbar (hPa) |
On August 10, a tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa. After moving westward across the Atlantic and Caribbean for several days, the wave developed into a tropical depression about 100 mi (160 km) east-northeast of Cabo Gracias a Dios at the Honduras–Nicaragua border. Tracking over the warm waters of the northwestern Caribbean, the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Harvey while just offshore Honduras. Additional intensification occurred, with Harvey attaining its peak intensity with winds of 65 mph (105 km/h) prior to landfall in Belize on August 20. Harvey weakened to a tropical depression on August 21, but re-intensified to a tropical storm after emerging into the Bay of Campeche. Early on August 22, it made landfall near Punta Roca Partida, Veracruz, then weakened and dissipated several hours later.[54]
The precursor disturbance produced squally weather and gusty winds throughout the
Hurricane Irene
Category 3 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 21 – August 28 |
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Peak intensity | 120 mph (195 km/h) (1-min); 942 mbar (hPa) |
A tropical wave developed into Tropical Storm Irene about 190 mi (305 km) east of the Lesser Antilles early on August 21. The storm made landfall in Saint Croix as a strong tropical storm later that day. Early on August 21, the storm struck Puerto Rico. While crossing the island, Irene strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane. The storm moved parallel to the coast of Hispaniola, continuing to slowly intensify in the process. Shortly before making four landfalls in the Bahamas, Irene peaked as a 120 mph (195 km/h) Category 3 hurricane. Thereafter, the storm slowly weakened as it struck the Bahamas and then curved northward after passing east of Grand Bahama. Irene was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall near Cape Lookout, North Carolina, on August 27. Early on the following day, the storm re-emerged into the Atlantic from southeastern Virginia. Although the cyclone remained a hurricane over water, it weakened to a strong tropical storm while making landfall at Little Egg Inlet in New Jersey on August 28. A few hours later, Irene struck Brooklyn, New York City, while slightly weaker. Early on August 29, Irene became extratropical near the New Hampshire–Vermont state line, before being absorbed by a frontal system over Labrador on August 30.[58]
In Puerto Rico, heavy rainfall caused several rivers burst their banks, damaging roads and crops, particularly in Maunabo and Yabucoa.[59] One death occurred after a woman attempted to drive across a bridge over a rain-swollen river, but her car was swept away.[citation needed] Strong winds toppled many trees and utility poles, leaving over 1 million people without electricity.[60] Overall, damage in Puerto Rico totaled approximately $500 million.[citation needed] In Dominican Republic, flooding displaced more than 37,700 people and left at least 88 communities isolated.[61][62] A total of 2,292 homes were damaged, 16 of which were rendered beyond repair.[62] Throughout the country, there were five deaths and about $30 million in damage.[58][63] In Haiti, brisk winds in the Port-au-Prince area blew down many refuge tents home to victims from the major 2010 earthquake.[64] Two people were killed after being caught in rain-swollen rivers.[65] In the Bahamas, strong winds damaged at least 40 homes on Mayaguana, while dozens of homes on Acklins were destroyed.[66] On Cat Island, the storm caused "millions of dollars" in structural damage and left many people homeless.[67] Damage throughout the Bahamas reached about $40 million.[68]
Irene impacted the East Coast of the United States from Florida to
Tropical Depression Ten
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 25 – August 26 |
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Peak intensity | 35 mph (55 km/h) (1-min); 1006 mbar (hPa) |
A well-organized tropical wave moved into the eastern Atlantic on August 22. Tracking westward at a fast pace, the wave gradually developed shower and thunderstorm activity and a closed center of low pressure. Curved bands extended from the center by 00:00 UTC on August 25, indicating the development of a tropical depression; at this time, the system was centered about 405 mi (650 km) west-southwest of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands. Unfavorable northeasterly shear prevented intensification, with the depression peaking with winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1006 mbar (hPa; 29.71 inHg) at the time of formation. As a mid-level ridge to the north of the cyclone weakened, it turned west-northwest while gradually weakening. By late on August 26, little convection existed over the center of circulation. At 00:00 UTC on August 27, the depression degenerated into a remnant area of low pressure and dissipated a few hours later after the center deteriorated into a trough.[75]
Tropical Storm Jose
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 27 – August 29 |
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Peak intensity | 45 mph (75 km/h) (1-min); 1006 mbar (hPa) |
A mesoscale convective system developed north of an upper-level low east-southeast of Bermuda on August 25. A small mid-level area of low pressure formed on the western side of the convective complex later that same day, gradually developing into the lower levels of the atmosphere. As convection near the center of circulation increased in coverage and intensity, the system developed into a tropical depression at 06:00 UTC on August 27. Six hours later, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Jose. After formation, strong wind shear from nearby Hurricane Irene slowed, and eventually halted, development trends. Jose attained its peak intensity with winds of 45 mph (70 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 1006 mbar (hPa; 29.71 inHg) but slowly weakened thereafter. Accelerating to the north and northeast, shower and thunderstorm activity gradually diminished, the low-level circulation became exposed, and the NHC determined Jose degenerated into a remnant area of low pressure near 00:00 UTC on August 29, roughly 135 mi (215 km) north-northwest of Bermuda. As a tropical cyclone, Jose produced tropical storm-force wind gusts on the island and several nearby buoys.[76]
Hurricane Katia
Category 4 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 29 – September 10 |
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Peak intensity | 140 mph (220 km/h) (1-min); 942 mbar (hPa) |
A tropical wave developed into a tropical depression about 430 mi (690 km) southwest of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands early on August 29. It intensified into a tropical storm the following day and further developed into a hurricane by September 1, although unfavorable atmospheric conditions hindered strengthening thereafter. As the storm began to recurve over the western Atlantic, favorable conditions allowed Katia to become a major hurricane by September 5 and peak as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 140 mph (225 km/h). However, internal core processes, increased wind shear, an impinging cold front, and increasingly cool ocean temperatures caused the cyclone to weaken almost immediately. Katia ultimately transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on September 10 about 290 mi (465 km) south-southeast of Newfoundland. At 00:00 UTC on September 13, Katia's remnant merged with a larger extratropical system, over the North Sea.[77]
Although Katia passed well north of the Lesser Antilles, a yellow alert was hoisted for Guadeloupe to notify residents of dangerous seas.[78] Strong rip currents along the East Coast of the United States led to the deaths of two swimmers.[79][80] After losing its tropical characteristics, Katia prompted the issuance of numerous warnings across Europe. Hurricane-force winds impacted numerous locations,[81] downing trees and power poles, leaving thousands of people without electricity.[82] The storm was responsible for two deaths in the United Kingdom, with one from when a tree fell on a vehicle in County Durham and another during a multi-car accident on the M54 motorway resulting from adverse weather conditions. The post-tropical cyclone caused approximately £100m ($157 million) in damage in the United Kingdom alone.[77]
Unnamed tropical storm
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 1 – September 3 |
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Peak intensity | 45 mph (75 km/h) (1-min); 1002 mbar (hPa) |
As part of their routine post-season analysis, the NHC identified an additional tropical storm. In late August, an area of convection that formed to the southwest of Bermuda organized into a distinct low-pressure area. At around 00:00 UTC on September 1, a tropical depression formed about 335 mi (540 km) north of Bermuda. It initially drifted erratically northeastward due to its position within a stationary front. Despite moderate southwesterly wind shear, the depression intensified into a tropical storm after about 12 hours, based on an increase of convection over the center. At that time, the storm attained maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (70 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 1,002 mbar (29.6 inHg).[83]
The thunderstorms continued to pulsate, resulting in the winds fluctuating slightly. Additionally, the intermittent nature of the convection, as well as uncertainty on whether it was associated with a cold front, prevented the storm from being classified as a tropical cyclone in real time. On September 2, a Tropical Weather Outlook (TWO) by the NHC stated that "only a slight increase in organization [would] result in the formation of a tropical storm."[84] That day, an approaching trough caused the storm to accelerate northeastward. Cooler waters and increased wind shear stripped away the convection, resulting in the storm becoming extratropical early on September 3. The remnants continued northeastward, with the circulation dissipating by September 4.[83]
Tropical Storm Lee
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 2 – September 5 |
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Peak intensity | 60 mph (95 km/h) (1-min); 986 mbar (hPa) |
A tropical wave developed into the season's thirteen tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico about 255 mi (410 km) southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River at 00:00 UTC on September 2. About 12 hours later, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Lee. The cyclone moved slowly north-northwestward and continued to strengthen. However, Lee transitioned into a subtropical storm at 12:00 UTC on September 3 due to a significantly expanded wind field, further interaction with an upper-level low pressure, and weak convection near the center. Around that time, the cyclone peaked with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 986 mbar (29.1 inHg). Lee weakened slightly before making landfall near Intracoastal City, Louisiana, at 10:30 UTC on September 4. After moving inland, the storm moved northeastward and merged with a cold front over eastern Louisiana early on September 5. The remnant low dissipated over Georgia by late on the following day.[85]
In Louisiana, storm surge from
Hurricane Maria
Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 6 – September 16 |
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Peak intensity | 80 mph (130 km/h) (1-min); 983 mbar (hPa) |
A tropical wave developed into a tropical depression about 700 mi (1,100 km) west-southwest of the southern Cape Verde Islands on late September 6. Early the following day, the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Maria. The system reached winds of 50 mph (80 km/h) on September 8, before encountering stronger wind shear and cooler water temperatures near the Leeward Islands, degenerating into a low-pressure area on September 9. It slowly curved toward the north and northeast around the western periphery of the subtropical ridge, and regained tropical storm status on September 10. Maria further strengthened to attain hurricane status while making its closest approach to Bermuda. The cyclone peaked with winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) on September 16, but soon weakened due to an increase in wind shear and cooler ocean temperatures. Maria made landfall near Cape St. Mary's, Newfoundland, on September 16, before being absorbed by a frontal system later that day.[89]
Despite its poor organization, Maria brought heavy rainfall to portions of the eastern Caribbean, especially Puerto Rico. Numerous roadways and homes were flooded, with 150 dwellings in the Yabucoa area receiving water damage. Many people were forced to evacuate after water and mud began entering their homes. Nearly 16,000 people were without electricity in Puerto Rico.[89] Maria left approximately $1.36 million in damage on the island.[90] In addition, tropical storm-force winds were observed on many of the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the system passed west of Bermuda, brief tropical storm-force sustained winds were recorded, along with higher gusts; rainfall on the island, however, was minimal. In Newfoundland, fairly strong winds were recorded, but rainfall totals were generally minimal.[89]
Hurricane Nate
Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 7 – September 11 |
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Peak intensity | 75 mph (120 km/h) (1-min); 994 mbar (hPa) |
On September 5 and September 6, a frontal trough stalled in the Bay of Campeche. A low developed and organized sufficiently to be designated as Tropical Storm Nate at 18:00 UTC on September 7. Moving in an erratic motion at a very slow pace, Nate continued to strengthen. Late on September 8, the cyclone intensified into a Category 1 hurricane, peaking with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 994 mbar (29.4 inHg). Due to the storm's slow movement, Nate began to upwell cooler waters in its wake, while very dry air began entering into the storm, resulting in weakening. Around 16:00 UTC on September 11, Nate made landfall in Mexico near Tecolutla, Veracruz, with winds of 45 mph (70 km/h). Shortly after making landfall, much of Nate's showers and thunderstorms diminished, with the system generating into a remnant low by 00:00 UTC on September 12, which dissipated about six hours later.[91]
In the Bay of Campeche, 10 oil rig workers evacuated the Trinity II rig, but were forced to abandon their lifeboat. Seven of the ten were rescued, though the other four perished.[91] The storm brought up to 9.84 in (250 mm) of precipitation to southern Veracruz, causing flooding that damaged 839 homes.[92] One person died in the state after being struck by lightning.[91]
Hurricane Ophelia
Category 4 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 20 – October 3 |
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Peak intensity | 140 mph (220 km/h) (1-min); 940 mbar (hPa) |
On September 19, a tropical wave developed into a tropical depression about 1,300 mi (2,100 km) east of the Lesser Antilles. Moving west-northwestward, the depression became Tropical Storm Ophelia on September 21, and strengthened further to reach an initial peak wind speed of 65 mph (105 km/h) on September 22. As the storm entered a region of higher wind shear it began to weaken, and was subsequently downgraded to a remnant low on September 25. The following day, however, the remnants of the system began to reorganize as wind shear lessened, and on September 27, the system became a tropical depression again. Moving northward, Ophelia regained tropical storm status early on September 28, and significantly deepened to attain its peak intensity with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (225 km/h) on October 2. This peak was short-lived however as the system passed over cooler water temperatures and into an area of high wind shear, causing it to quickly weaken and undergo transition to an extratropical cyclone. Ophelia weakened to a tropical storm early on October 3, and became fully extratropical shortly after. The extratropical low was absorbed by a larger weather system on the following day.[93]
As the system made its closest approach to the Leeward Islands, Ophelia produced over 10 in (250 mm) of rainfall on some islands,[93] leading to mudslides and several road rescues.[94] Light precipitation totals and gusty winds below tropical storm force were observed on Bermuda, while storm surge and dangerous rip currents along the coast caused minimal damage.[93] In Newfoundland, heavy rainfall contributed to floods that destroyed roads and exposed the inadequacy of some repair work in the aftermath of Hurricane Igor, which struck the previous year.[95] Following Ophelia's transition into an extratropical cyclone, residents in the British Isles were urged to prepare for strong winds in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h) and precipitation accumulations up to 4 in (100 mm).[96] In the northern regions of Ireland, a combination of moisture and significantly cooler weather produced several inches of snow, leaving hundreds without electricity.[97]
Hurricane Philippe
Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 24 – October 8 |
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Peak intensity | 90 mph (150 km/h) (1-min); 976 mbar (hPa) |
On September 23, a well-defined tropical wave emerged off the coast of Africa, associated with plentiful shower and thunderstorm activity. Moving westward and embedded within a favorable environment for development, the wave quickly became organized. On September 24, a tropical depression developed about 290 mi (465 km) south of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands. Later that day, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Philippe. Strong wind shear from upper-level winds and later on from Ophelia's outflow, as well as periodic entrainment of dry air, kept the cyclone both small and disorganized. Additionally, the low-level circulation was often exposed. Because of this hostile environment, Philippe remained near the minimum for a tropical storm and briefly weakened to a tropical depression on September 28.[98]
The storm began to strengthen significantly by October 1, with an Advanced Scatterometer (ASCAT) pass on the following day confirming that Philippe was a strong tropical storm, contrary to satellite estimates. Despite high wind shear, it briefly strengthened to a hurricane on October 4 when it developed an eye feature, before weakening back to a tropical storm several hours later. Philippe re-acquired hurricane intensity on October 6 and peaked with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (145 km/h) later that day. However, Philippe weakened to a tropical storm on October 8, before transitioning into an extratropical cyclone later that day. Early on October 9, the remnants extratropical storm was absorbed by larger low-pressure area to the west of the Azores.[98]
Hurricane Rina
Category 3 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
Duration | October 23 – October 28 |
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Peak intensity | 115 mph (185 km/h) (1-min); 966 mbar (hPa) |
A tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on October 9. After reaching the southwestern Caribbean, convection intensified near the center and organized into a broad low on October 21, possibly due to a cold front that moved into the region. After a marked increase in convection near and west of the center, a tropical depression developed early on October 23 about 60 mi (97 km) north of
After the storm reaching peak intensity, upper-level winds and wind shear quickly became unfavorable, weakening Rina to a Category 2 later on October 26. While moving west-northwest and northward along the western periphery of the ridge, the cyclone weakened to a tropical storm on October 27. Later that day, Rina curved northward. Around 02:00 UTC on October 28, Rina struck Quintana Roo about 12 mi (19 km) southwest of Playa del Carmen with winds of 60 mph (95 km/h). The storm left little impact in the Yucatán Peninsula due to its weakened state. Rina degenerated into a remnant low late on October 28, upon emerging into the Yucatán Channel. The remnant low dissipated near the western tip of Cuba on October 29.[99] A cold front, combined with moisture from Rina, resulted in 5–7 in (130–180 mm) of rainfall across parts of South Florida in less than six hours, causing street flooding and leaving water damage in at least 160 homes and buildings in Broward County alone.[100] Farther north, two tornadoes touched down in the vicinity of Hobe Sound, one of which damaged 42 mobile homes, 2 vehicles, and a number of trees.[101]
Tropical Storm Sean
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | November 8 – November 11 |
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Peak intensity | 65 mph (100 km/h) (1-min); 982 mbar (hPa) |
A low-pressure area of non-tropical origins developed into Subtropical Storm Sean at 06:00 UTC on November 8 about 445 mi (716 km) southwest of Bermuda. While convection and the wind field had become more symmetric, the system remained a subtropical cyclone due to the associated upper-level low. Within 12 hours, Sean separated from the low and transitioned into a tropical cyclone,[102] after developing a warm core.[103] It developed outflow and intensified due to light wind shear, combined with sufficiently warm water temperatures of at least 78.8 °F (26.0 °C). With a ridge to the northeast, the storm moved slowly to the west.[102] On November 9, an eye feature developed in association with Sean,[104] which later morphed into a ring of convection. The storm peaked with winds of 65 mph (105 km/h) on November 10 as reported by the hurricane hunters.[102] An approaching cold front subsequently induced higher wind shear on the cyclone as it tracked northeastward into cooler waters; this led to weakening. Sean transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on November 11. Early on the next day, it was absorbed by the cold front.[102]
Sean and its precursor produced light rainfall for several days in Bermuda.[105] Shortly after development, the Bermuda Weather Service issued a tropical storm watch, which was later upgraded to a tropical storm warning. When Sean passed near the island on November 11, it produced sustained winds of 43 mph (69 km/h), with gusts to 62 mph (100 km/h).[102] The storm produced rough seas to the east coast of Florida, which drowned one swimmer in Jensen Beach.[106] Rip currents were also observed in North Carolina.[107]
Storm names
The following list of names was used for named storms that formed in the North Atlantic in 2011.[108] This was the same list used in the 2005 season with the exceptions of Don, Katia, Rina, Sean, and Whitney, which replaced Dennis, Katrina, Rita, Stan, and Wilma, respectively.[109][110] Storms were named Don, Katia, Rina, and Sean for the first time in 2011.
Retirement
On April 13, 2012, at the 34th Session of the RA IV hurricane committee, the World Meteorological Organization retired the name Irene from the Atlantic hurricane name lists due to its significant impacts in the Caribbean and the United States.[111] It was replaced with Irma for the 2017 season.[112][113]
Season effects
This is a table of all of the storms that formed in the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season. It includes their name, duration, peak classification and intensities, areas affected, damage, and death totals. Deaths in parentheses are additional and indirect (an example of an indirect death would be a traffic accident), but were still related to that storm. Damage and deaths include totals while the storm was extratropical, a wave, or a low, and all of the damage figures are in 2011 USD.
Saffir–Simpson scale | ||||||
TD | TS | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | C5 |
Storm name |
Dates active | Storm category at peak intensity |
Max 1-min wind mph (km/h) |
Min. press. (mbar) |
Areas affected | Damage (USD) |
Deaths | Ref(s) | ||
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Arlene | June 28 – July 1 | Tropical storm | 65 (100) | 993 | Central America, Mexico, Gulf Coast of the United States | $223 million | 22 | |||
Bret | July 17–22 | Tropical storm | 70 (110) | 995 | The Bahamas, Bermuda, East Coast of the United States | Minimal | None | |||
Cindy | July 20–22 | Tropical storm | 70 (110) | 994 | Bermuda | None | None | |||
Don | July 27–30 | Tropical storm | 50 (85) | 997 | Greater Antilles, Yucatán Peninsula, Northeastern Mexico | None | None | |||
Emily | August 2–7 | Tropical storm | 50 (85) | 1003 | Antilles, Florida, Bahamas | $5 million | 5 | |||
Franklin | August 12–13 | Tropical storm | 45 (75) | 1004 | Bermuda | None | None | |||
Gert | August 13–16 | Tropical storm | 65 (100) | 1000 | Bermuda | None | None | |||
Harvey | August 19–22 | Tropical storm | 65 (100) | 994 | Lesser Antilles, Greater Antilles, Central America, East Mexico | Minimal | 5 | |||
Irene | August 21–28 | Category 3 hurricane | 120 (195) | 942 | Lesser Antilles, Greater Antilles, Lucayan Archipelago, East Coast of the United States,, Atlantic Canada | $14.2 billion | 58 | |||
Ten | August 25–26 | Tropical depression | 35 (55) | 1006 | None | None | None | |||
Jose | August 27–29 | Tropical storm | 45 (75) | 1006 | Bermuda | None | None | |||
Katia | August 29 – September 10 | Category 4 hurricane | 140 (220) | 942 | Lesser Antilles, East Coast of the United States, Western Europe, Russia | $157 million | 4 | |||
Unnamed | September 1 – 3 | Tropical storm | 45 (75) | 1002 | None | None | None | |||
Lee | September 2–5 | Tropical storm | 60 (95) | 986 | Gulf Coast of the United States, Eastern United States | $2.8 billion | 18 | |||
Maria | September 6–16 | Category 1 hurricane | 80 (130) | 983 | Lesser Antilles, Bermuda, Newfoundland, Europe | $1.3 million | None | |||
Nate | September 7–11 | Category 1 hurricane | 75 (120) | 994 | Mexico | Minimal | 5 | |||
Ophelia | September 20 – October 3 | Category 4 hurricane | 140 (220) | 940 | Leeward Islands, Bermuda, Newfoundland, Europe | Minimal | None | |||
Philippe | September 24 – October 8 | Category 1 hurricane | 90 (150) | 976 | None | None | None | |||
Rina | October 23–28 | Category 3 hurricane | 115 (185) | 966 | Central America, Yucatán Peninsula, Cuba, Florida | $2.3 million | None | |||
Sean | November 8–11 | Tropical storm | 65 (100) | 982 | Bermuda | Minimal | 1 | |||
Season aggregates | ||||||||||
20 systems | June 28 – November 11 | 140 (220) | 940 | $17.39 billion | 96 (16) |
See also
- Tropical cyclones in 2011
- 2011 Pacific hurricane season
- 2011 Pacific typhoon season
- 2011 North Indian Ocean cyclone season
- South-West Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 2010–11, 2011–12
- Australian region cyclone seasons: 2010–11, 2011–12
- South Pacific cyclone seasons: 2010–11, 2011–12
- South Atlantic tropical cyclone
- Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone
Notes
- USD, unless otherwise noted
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