Tropical Depression One-E (2009)
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | June 18, 2009 |
Dissipated | June 19, 2009 |
Tropical depression | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 35 mph (55 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 1003 mbar (hPa); 29.62 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | None |
Areas affected | Sinaloa, Nayarit and Jalisco |
IBTrACS / [1] | |
Part of the 2009 Pacific hurricane season |
Tropical Depression One-E was the earliest
Although no longer a tropical cyclone, the remnants of the depression brought moderate rainfall to parts of Sinaloa, Nayarit and Jalisco. High winds accompanied the rainfall and left about 50,000 residences without power. Several trees were downed and some structures sustained damage from fresh water flooding. Landslides occurred along major highways and significant structural damage was reported around Mazatlán. However, there was no loss of life or reports of injuries.
Meteorological history
Tropical Depression One-E originated from a
Later on June 18, forecast models indicated that the system might rapidly degenerate prior to landfall. However, the NHC continued to forecast that the depression would attain tropical storm-status before landfall.
Preparations and impact
When the storm was declared a depression on June 18, a
On June 19, 2.44 in (62 mm) of rain fell in Mazatlán, near where the remnants of the depression moved ashore.[18] Rainfall rates in the region exceeded 1 in/h (25 mm/h) at times.[19] High winds in Mazatlán knocked down several trees, cutting power to local residents. Heavy rains also triggered street flooding throughout the city.[20] Several hours after the storm, electric companies reported than an estimated 50,000 residences were without power. Following an assessment of damage to the power grid, 20 power poles were found to have been damaged, 15 circuit breakers were damaged and 15 sections of power lines were downed. Numerous villages were flooded, some requiring the evacuation of residents. Around 11:00 am PDT (1800 UTC) six people were stranded offshore Sinaloa.[21] High winds caused significant structural damage throughout Mazatlán.[22]
Traffic lights were downed by high winds, causing numerous traffic delays. Landslides along major roadways caused several accidents, one involving a bus that was damaged by rocks. One business was significantly damaged, with at least one main wall collapsing. To speed up the removal of debris, members of the Mexican army were deployed throughout Sinaloa.[23] According to officials in Mexico, Tropical Depression One-E was the first known tropical cyclone to impact the state of Sinaloa during the month of June on record. With the system impacting land on June 19, it marked the earliest date that a tropical cyclone had impacted the state, with the average date of first impact being August 15.[24]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f Eric S. Blake (July 31, 2009). "Tropical Depression One-E Tropical Cyclone Report" (PDF). National Hurricane Center. Retrieved November 8, 2009.
- ^ Daniel Brown (June 15, 2009). "Tropical Weather Outlook". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved June 18, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Kimberlain/Pasch (June 16, 2009). "Tropical Weather Outlook". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved June 18, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Kimberlain/Pasch (June 17, 2009). "Tropical Weather Outlook". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved June 18, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c Brennan and Berg (June 18, 2009). "Tropical Depression One-E Discussion One". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved June 18, 2009.
- ^ a b Brennan and Berg (June 18, 2009). "Tropical Depression One-E Public Advisory One". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved June 18, 2009.
- ^ Brennan and Berg (June 18, 2009). "Tropical Depression One-E Discussion Two". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ^ Lansea and Beven (June 18, 2009). "Tropical Depression One-E Discussion Three". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ^ Avila and Kimberlain (June 19, 2009). "Tropical Depression One-E Discussion Four". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ^ Brennan and Berg (June 19, 2009). "Tropical Depression One-E Discussion Five". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ^ Brennan and Berg (June 19, 2009). "Tropical Depression One-E Five-A". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ^ Brennan and Berg (June 19, 2009). "Tropical Depression One Discussion Six". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ^ "Preliminary Track from the Naval Research Laboratory for Tropical Depression One-E". United States Naval Research Laboratory. 2009. Retrieved November 21, 2009.
- ^ Staff Writer (June 19, 2009). "Una depresión tropical alerta a Sinaloa" (in Spanish). El Debate. Retrieved June 19, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Landsea and Beven (June 18, 2009). "Tropical Depression One-E Advisory Three". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ^ Brennan and Berg (June 19, 2009). "Tropical Depression One Advisory Six". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ^ Beven (June 19, 2009). "Tropical Depression One-E Special Advisory Seven". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ^ "Weather History for Mazatlán, Mexico" (in Spanish). Weather Underground. June 19, 2009. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ^ "Weather History for El Cid, Mexico" (in Spanish). Weather Underground. June 19, 2009. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ^ Staff Writer (June 19, 2009). "Vigilan autoridades de Sinaloa comportamiento de depresión tropical" (in Spanish). SDP Noticias. Archived from the original on June 22, 2009. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ^ Jesús Colio (June 19, 2009). "La depresión tropical 1-E se ha disipado" (in Spanish). El Debate. Archived from the original on June 22, 2009. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ^ Staff Writer (June 19, 2009). "Evaluan daños de tormenta en Mazatlán" (in Spanish). Noroeste. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ^ Staff Writer (June 19, 2009). "Causa estragos la depresión tropical en Mazatlán" (in Spanish). Noroeste. Archived from the original on June 24, 2009. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ^ Silber Meza (June 20, 2009). "Impacta a Sinaloa depresión atípica" (in Spanish). Noroeste. Retrieved June 20, 2009.
External links
- The National Hurricane Center's Advisory Archive for Tropical Depression One-E
- The National Hurricane Center's Tropical Cyclone Report on Tropical Depression One-E