Hurricane Newton (1986)
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Meteorological history | |
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Formed | September 18, 1986 |
Dissipated | September 23, 1986 |
Category 1 hurricane | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 85 mph (140 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 984 mbar (hPa); 29.06 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | None |
Damage | Minimal |
Areas affected | Mexico, United States |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1986 Pacific hurricane season |
Hurricane Newton was one of the few
Meteorological history
The origins of Newton were from a tropical disturbed weather near
Shortly after becoming a hurricane, a
Preparations and impact
Prior to the system's first landfall, the EPHC noted the threat of high waves, storm surge, and flooding. In addition, the navy, army, and police were on high alert in populated areas like La Paz due to the hurricane.[4] On the mainland, roughly 700 people evacuated to shelters in Huatampo, a city that at that time had a population of 9,000, and Yavaros prior to landfall, but within hours after the passage of the hurricane, all but 127 had returned home.[5]
Upon making landfall on the Baja California Peninsula, moderate rainfall was recorded though officials reported no emergencies.[4] In Huatabampo, roofs were blown off of 40 homes.[5] High winds blew down trees and utility poles.[6] In addition, a peak rainfall total of 9.23 inches (234 mm) was reported in Jopala.[1] Overall, damage in Mexico was minor[6] and less than anticipated.[5] No injuries or fatalities were reported in association with Newton.[6][7] Because Hurricane Newton, along with a cold front, was predicted to cause heavy rains over portions of the United States, flash flood warnings and watches were issued by the National Weather Service for parts of western Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.[8][9] Across the country, the highest rainfall was 5.88 inches (149 mm) in Edwardsville, Kansas. The rainfall extended as far east as Pennsylvania.[1] In Kansas City, Missouri, 20,000 customers were without power since heavy rainfall downed power lines.[10] Snow was observed in the mountains, with up to 5 in (13 cm) of snow in Colorado. Flagstaff, Arizona recorded their earliest day of 1 in (2.5 cm) of snow on record. Winds from the storm peaked at 72 mph (116 km/h) in the state of Colorado and 64 mph (103 km/h) in the state of Kansas.[11]
See also
- Other tropical cyclones named Newton
- Hurricane Roslyn-similar storm
- Hurricane Paine-similar storm
- 1986 Pacific hurricane season
- List of Pacific hurricanes
References
- ^ Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. Retrieved August 10, 2007.
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- ^ a b c d National Hurricane Center; Hurricane Research Division; Central Pacific Hurricane Center (April 4, 2023). "The Northeast and North Central Pacific hurricane database 1949–2022". United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service. A guide on how to read the database is available here. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b "Hurricane moves northwest". The Lewiston Journal. September 23, 1986. Retrieved August 29, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Hurricane lashes Mexico coast". The Day. September 23, 1986. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Hurricane Newton rips across Mexico". Daily Herald. September 24, 1986.
- ^ "Pacific Hurricane hits northwest Pacific coast". Ocala Star-Banner. September 25, 1986.
- ^ "Around the Nation". The Capital. September 24, 1986.
- ^ "Storms Raged Across Nation". The Telegraph-Herald. September 24, 1986. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
- ^ "Winter rears its ugly..." Lodi News-Sentinel. September 25, 1986. Retrieved August 29, 2011.
- ^ Thunderstorms and the remnants of hurricane Newton brought rain..., UPI, September 24, 1986