Hurricane Danny (2015)
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Meteorological history | |
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Formed | August 18, 2015 |
Dissipated | August 24, 2015 |
Category 3 major hurricane | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 125 mph (205 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 960 mbar (hPa); 28.35 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | None |
Damage | Minimal |
Areas affected | Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season |
Hurricane Danny was the first
The hurricane prompted the issuance of several
Meteorological history
On August 14, 2015, a well-defined
The depression traversed a region generally favoring further development;
An unusually small hurricane,
Throughout August 22, Danny's structure deteriorated with its surface and mid-level circulations becoming tilted with height due to the shear.[17] The surface low soon became exposed with convection displaced to the northeast,[18] and Danny weakened to a tropical storm by 00:00 UTC on August 23.[2] The storm briefly leveled off in intensity somewhat later that day, with its circulation back under convection; intense lightning was observed near the cyclone's center.[19] Late on August 23, Danny's structure began degrading once more with its circulation becoming significantly displaced from the remaining ragged convection.[20] Early on August 24, hurricane hunters struggled to find a circulation center as Danny neared the Lesser Antilles,[21] and the system weakened to a tropical depression by 12:00 UTC as it passed between Guadeloupe and Dominica. Hours later it degenerated into a tropical wave, marking its dissipation as a tropical cyclone. The remnants of Danny continued to the west-northwest for another day and were last noted over Hispaniola.[2]
Preparations and impact
On August 22, governments across the
About 2 in (51 mm) of rain fell in Dominica, leading to minor rockslides, and 1.5 in (38 mm) was observed in Antigua.[26] Some disruption to electrical and water supplies occurred on Guadeloupe.[27] Rainfall was less than expected across Puerto Rico, with most areas receiving less than 1 in (25 mm); a peak value of 2.01 in (51 mm) was observed in Naguabo. The Carraízo Dam, then at a critically low 110.7 ft (33.74 m),[28] received 1.5 in (38 mm). Though relatively light, the accumulations increased the water level by 12 in (30 cm). Similarly, water levels at the Fajardo Dam rose by 9.8 in (25 cm).[29]
Just a few days after Danny, Tropical Storm Erika brought devastating floods to Dominica, killing 30 people and wrecking tremendous damage. Other Caribbean islands received additional rainfall from the storm.[30]
See also
- Other storms of the same name
- Timeline of the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season
- List of Category 3 Atlantic hurricanes
- Tropical Storm Erika (2015)– Affected similar areas shortly after Danny did, causing catastrophic flooding in Dominica
- Hurricane Beryl (2018) – Another small, rapidly-developing tropical cyclone.
Notes
- stepped-frequency microwave radiometer (SFMR) observed surface winds of 120 mph (195 km/h). By the time the aircraft reached the storm, its satellite appearance had begun degrading and Danny's intensity is assumed to have been slightly higher than observed.[2]
References
- ^ "Hurricane Danny Recap". Atlanta, Georgia: The Weather Channel. August 24, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Stacy R. Stewart (January 19, 2016). Hurricane Danny (PDF) (Report). Tropical Cyclone Report. Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ Andrew Latto (August 14, 2016). Tropical Weather Discussion (.TXT) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ Marshall Huffman (August 15, 2016). Tropical Weather Discussion (.TXT) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ Nelsie Ramos (August 15, 2016). Tropical Weather Discussion (.TXT) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ Stacy R. Stewart (August 18, 2015). Tropical Depression Four Discussion Number 1 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ Jack L. Beven (August 19, 2015). Tropical Storm Danny Discussion Number 3 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ Todd L. Kimberlain (August 19, 2015). Tropical Storm Danny Discussion Number 6 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Jack L. Beven (August 20, 2015). Tropical Storm Danny Discussion Number 7 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Lixion A. Avila (August 20, 2015). Tropical Storm Danny Discussion Number 8 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Stacy R. Stewart (August 20, 2015). Hurricane Danny Discussion Number 9 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ John P. Cangialosi (August 21, 2015). Hurricane Danny Discussion Number 12 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ a b Stacy R. Stewart (August 20, 2015). Hurricane Danny Discussion Number 10 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Stacy R. Stewart (August 20, 2015). Hurricane Danny Advisory Number 10 (Advisory). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Jack L. Beven (August 21, 2015). Hurricane Danny Discussion Number 13 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Robbie J. Berg (August 22, 2015). Hurricane Danny Discussion Number 15 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Jack L. Beven (August 22, 2015). Hurricane Danny Discussion Number 18 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Daniel P. Brown and Robbie J. Berg (August 23, 2015). Tropical Storm Danny Discussion Number 18 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Richard J. Pasch (August 23, 2015). Tropical Storm Danny Discussion Number 21 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Richard J. Pasch (August 23, 2015). Tropical Storm Danny Discussion Number 22 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Stacy R. Stewart (August 24, 2015). Tropical Storm Danny Discussion Number 24 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Puerto Rico, USVI prepare for Tropical Storm Danny". Jamaica Observer. San Juan, Puerto Rico. Associated Press. August 23, 2015. Archived from the original on February 23, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ a b Jenny Staletovich and Jacqueline Charles (August 21, 2015). "Hurricane Danny raises worry in Caribbean; expected to weaken over weekend". Miami Herald. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ a b FJO & Olivier Lancien (August 24, 2015). "Il était une fois, Danny" (in French). Guadeloupe 1ère. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ "Préfète Déléguée de Saint Barthélemy et de Saint Martin: Communiqué de Presse – Danny". sxminfo.fr (in French). August 23, 2015. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ Carlisle Jno Baptiste (August 24, 2015). "Weakening Tropical Depression Danny crosses into Caribbean". Roseau, Dominica: Yahoo! News. Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 29, 2015. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ Christelle Martial (August 25, 2015). "Adieu Danny, bonjour Erika" (in French). Guadeloupe 1ère. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ Frances Rosario (August 25, 2015). "Cae más de una pulgada de lluvia en Carraízo". Primera Hora (in Spanish). Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ Frances Rosario (August 26, 2015). "Carraízo aumentó 30 centímetros por el remanente que dejó Danny". Primera Hora (in Spanish). Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ Richard J. Pasch and Andrew B. Penny (February 8, 2016). Tropical Storm Erika (PDF) (Report). Tropical Cyclone Report. Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
External links
- The National Hurricane Center's advisory archive of Hurricane Danny
- The National Hurricane Center's Tropical Cyclone Report for Hurricane Danny