Hurricane Adolph

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This article is about the 2001 Pacific hurricane. For other storms of the same name, see List of storms named Adolph.

Hurricane Adolph
Adolph at peak intensity on May 29
Meteorological history
FormedMay 25, 2001
DissipatedJune 1, 2001
Category 4 major hurricane
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS)
Highest winds145 mph (230 km/h)
Lowest pressure940 mbar (hPa); 27.76 inHg
Overall effects
FatalitiesNone
DamageNone
Areas affectedSouthwestern and Western Mexico
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Part of the 2001 Pacific hurricane season

Hurricane Adolph was the first and one of only two

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale since record keeping began in the East Pacific, with the other being Amanda of 2014.[1]
Adolph was the first depression of the season, forming on May 25; it became a hurricane three days later. After rapidly intensifying, Adolph became the most powerful storm in terms of maximum sustained winds this season, along with Hurricane Juliette.[2] The storm briefly threatened land before dissipating on June 1, after moving over colder waters.

Meteorological history

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

On May 7, a tropical wave left the coast of Africa. The wave moved across the Atlantic Ocean showing little signs of development until May 18, when a low pressure center began organizing along the wave over Costa Rica and Panama. The low entered the Pacific Ocean on May 22, and Dvorak classifications—satellite-based intensity estimates—began two days later. At first the system was disorganized, but convection quickly concentrated near the center, and on May 25 the disturbance developed into Tropical Depression One-E while located about 250 miles (400 km) south-southwest of Acapulco, Mexico.[3]

The newly formed depression moved very slowly due to weak steering currents aloft.

Hurricane Hunters, these strength measurements may be disputed.[10]

Hurricane Adolph intensifying off the Mexican coast on May 27

After peaking in intensity, Adolph weakened while decelerating westward due to an eyewall replacement cycle; by May 30, the winds dropped to 115 mph (185 km/h) as the eyewall became cloud filled and became less distinct.[11] The trend of weakening continued as the eye definition and convection oscillated in presentation.[1] On June 1 Adolph deteriorated into a tropical storm as convection became exposed from the increasingly elongated center.[12] As the storm passed over increasingly colder waters and into an area of stable air, the system weakened more quickly, and dissipated on June 1, while located about 460 miles (740 km) south-southwest of Baja California.[3] The remaining clouds persisted for a few days before dissipating entirely.[3]

Impact and records

TRMM Satellite image showing the rainfall distribution in Hurricane Adolph

Though Adolph never moved ashore, its close approach to land as well as its slow, unpredictable movement

hurricane watch for southern Mexico around the time when the cyclone attained major hurricane strength. The threat for heavy rainfall was mentioned for areas[14] from Puerto Ángel to Zihuatanejo when Adolph was a depression[15] and later from Acapulco to Lázaro Cárdenas.[16] The government of Mexico expressed concern that rain and 13-foot (4.0 m) waves from Adolph would affect Oaxaca, Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán, and Guerrero.[17] The hurricane was responsible for the closure of ports in Acapulco to small vessels.[18]

Despite the tropical storm warning and forecasts of minor impacts, no tropical storm force winds from Adolph were reported on land; the only reported tropical storm force winds were given by a ship called the Seurat, which recorded sustained winds of 45 mph (72 km/h) on May 29.[19] Outside of some reports of rain and heavy surf,[1] no reports of casualties or damages were received in connection with the storm.[3]

When Adolph reached Category 4 strength on May 29, it became the strongest hurricane to form in the East Pacific basin in May, a record not surpassed until 2014's Hurricane Amanda attained peak winds of 155 mph (250 km/h). At that time, Adolph also became first recorded May hurricane to reach Category 4 strength.[1][3]

Retirement

The name Adolph was retired by the World Meteorological Organization following the 2001 season, amid concern that its continued use would be politically insensitive, due to it being the first name of German dictator Adolf Hitler. It was replaced with Alvin for the 2007 season.[20][21]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Gary Padgett (2001). "Monthly Global Tropical Cyclone Summary for May 01". Retrieved 2007-02-11.
  2. ^ Franklin, Avila, Beven, Lawrence, Pasch, and Stewart (2001). "2001 Pacific Hurricane Season Summary". Retrieved 2007-02-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Stacy R. Stewart (2001). "Hurricane Adolph Tropical Cyclone Report". Retrieved 2007-02-10.
  4. ^ Avila (2001). "Hurricane Adolph Discussion #4". Retrieved 2007-02-13.
  5. ^ Beven (2001). "Hurricane Adolph Discussion #2". Retrieved 2007-02-14.
  6. ^ Lawrence (2001). "Hurricane Adolph Discussion #3". Retrieved 2007-02-14.
  7. ^ Avila (2001). "Hurricane Adolph Discussion #5". Retrieved 2007-02-13.
  8. ^ Pasch (2001). "Hurricane Adolph Discussion #9". Retrieved 2007-02-14.
  9. ^ a b Franklin (2001). "Hurricane Adolph Discussion #10". Retrieved 2007-02-14.
  10. ^ Pasch (2001). "Hurricane Adolph Discussion #3". Retrieved 2007-02-14.
  11. ^ Pasch (2001). "Hurricane Adolph Discussion #3". Retrieved 2007-02-14.
  12. ^ Avila (2001). "Hurricane Adolph Discussion #27". Retrieved 2007-02-13.
  13. ^ Franklin (2001). "Hurricane Adolph Discussion #6". Retrieved 2007-02-13.
  14. ^ Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (2001-05-29). "Hurricane Adolph Heading For Mexico". CBC News. Archived from the original on 2012-11-13. Retrieved 2007-02-10.
  15. ^ Avila (2001). "Hurricane Adolph Discussion #1". Retrieved 2007-02-15.
  16. ^ Franklin (2001). "Hurricane Adolph Public Advisory #10". Retrieved 2007-02-11.
  17. ^ INICIO (2001). "Hurricane Adolph Threatens Mexico's Pacific Coast". Archived from the original on 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2007-02-11.
  18. ^ "The Gleaner of May 29, 2001". Associated Press. 2001.
  19. ^ Jack Beven; Daniel P. Brown; Eric J. Holweg (2001). "Mariners Weather Log of 2001" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-02-11.
  20. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Frequently Asked Questions – Legacy FAQ Index B3: What storm names have been retired?". Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory. June 1, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  21. NOAA
    Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research. May 2002. p. 3-8. Retrieved March 28, 2024.

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