Hurricane Juan
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | September 24, 2003 |
Dissipated | September 29, 2003 |
Category 2 hurricane | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 105 mph (165 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 969 mbar (hPa); 28.61 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 8 |
Damage | $200 million (2003 USD) |
Areas affected | Eastern Canada (primarily Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island) |
IBTrACS / [1] | |
Part of the 2003 Atlantic hurricane season |
Hurricane Juan was a significant
Juan would inflict extensive damage across central Nova Scotia and into Prince Edward Island, with lesser damage east and west of the storm centre. Most of the damage occurred as a result of the intense winds that buffeted the region. Juan's passage resulted in eight fatalities and over CA $300 million (US$200 million) in damage. It was described as the worst storm to hit Halifax since
On account of its destructiveness, the name Juan was retired from further use in the North Atlantic basin in 2004.Meteorological history
A large
Initially, the depression possessed a combination of
Hurricane Juan remained at peak intensity for over 24 hours. After moving northwestward for an extended period of time, it turned and accelerated to the north.
Preparations
The first advisories were issued by the Canadian Hurricane Centre on September 26, although at that time they broadly suggested the possibility existed for wind and rain across Atlantic Canada.[11] As Juan approached on September 27, warning broadcasts on local media in Atlantic Canada were changed accordingly. The public and emergency officials in the expected landfall area were told to make preparations for a potential disaster, after the CHC bulletins indicated the possibility existed for significant wind damage and flooding from both heavy rain and storm surges, as well as power outages.[12]
On the morning of September 28, reports indicated that Juan would make landfall either as a tropical storm or marginal Category 1 hurricane.
Impact
Nova Scotia
Hurricane Juan's maximum sustained wind speed at landfall in
Juan caused widespread structural and
Juan set an all-time maximum wind gust speed record at the
The hurricane caused severe damage to shipping in
Less severe property damage was recorded west of the storm's track into
Juan claimed six lives (two directly) in Nova Scotia. Both of the direct deaths were due to fallen trees; one was a Halifax paramedic and the other was a motorist in Enfield.[3][26] Three of the four indirect deaths were as a result of a house fire started by candles when electricity was cut, and the fourth was in relief work after the storm.[3]
Rest of Atlantic Canada
The storm maintained Category 1 strength as it tracked across Nova Scotia and into the Northumberland Strait, weakening to a tropical storm as it emerged into the
Damage was also reported in
Two deaths were reported in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence off the remote Anticosti Island in Quebec. They were fishermen from New Brunswick operating near Anticosti Island.[3]
Aftermath
In the hours following the storm a
The devastated
The Government of Nova Scotia pledged $10 million (2003
Hurricane Juan alerted residents, governments, utilities, and emergency management agencies throughout
Preparations and planning have been underway since 2003 and were first tested when
Hurricane Juan lent its name to a severe blizzard that struck Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island a few months later in February 2004 which quickly became known as White Juan because the paralyzing effects of the massive snowfall evoked the recent hurricane.[39]
Retirement
Because of its effects in
See also
- List of Atlantic hurricanes
- List of retired Atlantic hurricane names
- Timeline of the 2003 Atlantic hurricane season
- List of Canada hurricanes
- Hurricane Noel (2007)- Similar approach to Juan
- Hurricane Igor (2010)– A Category 4 hurricane which struck Newfoundland
- Hurricane Fiona (2022)– A Category 4 hurricane that hit Canada
References
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