Hurricane Madeline (2016)
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | August 26, 2016 |
Dissipated | September 2, 2016 |
Category 4 major hurricane | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 130 mph (215 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 950 mbar (hPa); 28.05 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | None |
Damage | Minimal |
Areas affected | Hawaii |
IBTrACS / [1] | |
Part of the 2016 Pacific hurricane season |
Hurricane Madeline was the first of two
In advance of both Madeline and Lester to its east, the state of Hawaii began to prepare for a potentially historic strike, possibly two, as the hurricanes approached. Hurricane warnings were issued for the Big Island in preparation for the imminent landfall. As Madeline approached, somewhat weaker than expected, a state of emergency was declared for the entire state of Hawaii still, with dozens of emergency shelters opening on the Big Island. Public schools were closed through September 1 due to the hurricane, and officials advised to stay off any roads and remain indoors if possible. Madeline brought less damage then expected, mainly due to its southward jog and missing the state as a tropical storm, however, areas of Hawaii still experienced heavy rainfall, flooding, storm surge and gusty winds at times.
Meteorological history
On August 22, the
Once in the Central Pacific, Madeline changed little in intensity until 03:00 UTC on August 29, at which point Madeline began to undergo a period of
Preparations and impact
As Madeline rapid intensified on August 29, posing a great threat to Hawaii, a
Governor of Hawaii
Although Madeline did affect the Big Island, it did not make the major landfall that was anticipated by some meteorologists. Instead, a southwards jog of the system caused much less impacts then what were actually anticipated. Still, Madeline produced heavy rain and gusty winds on the Big Island. In multiple locations, wind gusts exceeded 40 mph (64 km/h), the highest reported being in Waimea, which recorded a peak gust of 60 mph (97 km/h).[23] Total rainfall accumulations amounted up to 5–11 inches (13–28 centimetres) across the Big Island. A few low-lying, flood-prone roads in Hilo were inundated briefly but no significant damages were reported.[24]
See also
- Weather of 2016
- Tropical cyclones in 2016
- List of Category 4 Pacific hurricanes
- List of Hawaii hurricanes
- Hurricane Kenneth (2005)
- Hurricane Iselle (2014)
- Hurricane Darby (2016)
References
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- ^ Michael Brennan (August 25, 2016). "NHC Graphical Outlook Archive". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ "Hurricane Madeline Discussion Number 11". Central Pacific Hurricane Center. August 29, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ "Hurricane Madeline Discussion Number 13". Central Pacific Hurricane Center. August 29, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ "Hurricane Madeline Discussion Number 18". Central Pacific Hurricane Center. August 30, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^ "Hurricane Madeline Special Discussion Number 19". Central Pacific Hurricane Center. August 31, 2016. Archived from the original on December 23, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^ "Hurricane Madeline Discussion Number 20". Central Pacific Hurricane Center. August 31, 2016. Archived from the original on December 23, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^ "Tropical Storm Madeline Discussion Number 23". Central Pacific Hurricane Center. September 1, 2016. Archived from the original on December 23, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^ "Tropical Storm Madeline Discussion Number 25". Central Pacific Hurricane Center. September 1, 2016. Archived from the original on December 23, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^ Tom Birchard (August 29, 2016). Hurricane Madeline Advisory Number 13. Central Pacific Hurricane Center (Report). Archived from the original on April 20, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ Jeff Powell (August 30, 2016). Hurricane Madeline Advisory Number 16. Central Pacific Hurricane Center (Report). Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ Derek Wroe (August 30, 2016). Hurricane Madeline Advisory Number 17. Central Pacific Hurricane Center (Report). Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ Tom Birchard (August 31, 2016). Hurricane Madeline Advisory Number 21. Central Pacific Hurricane Center (Report). Archived from the original on April 20, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ Derek Wroe (August 31, 2016). Hurricane Madeline Advisory Number 22. Central Pacific Hurricane Center (Report). Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ Tom Birchard (September 1, 2016). Tropical Storm Madeline Advisory Number 25. Central Pacific Hurricane Center (Report). Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ "Hawaii Governor Declares State of Emergency, Schools Close Ahead of Tropical Storm Madeline". weather.com. Archived from the original on 13 October 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ David Ige (August 30, 2016). "OFFICE OF GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAII" (PDF). Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ^ Staff, HNN. "Emergency shelters no longer open on the Big Island". hawaiinewsnow.com. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ Staff, HNN. "LIST: Closures, changes due to Tropical Storm Madeline". hawaiinewsnow.com. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ Arevalo, Elyssa; Namata, Brigette (29 August 2016). "Hawaii Island braces for effects of Hurricane Madeline". khon2.com. Archived from the original on 17 September 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ "Department of Transportation - Umauma Bridge to temporarily close in anticipation of high winds". hidot.hawaii.gov. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ Jonathan Belles (2 September 2016). "Hurricane Madeline Recap in the Pacific". Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ "August 2016 Precipitation Summary". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2017.