Tropical Storm Alma
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | May 29, 2008 |
Dissipated | May 30, 2008 |
Tropical storm | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 65 mph (100 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 994 mbar (hPa); 29.35 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 4 direct, 7 indirect |
Damage | $35 million (2008 USD) |
Areas affected | Central America |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2008 Pacific hurricane season |
Tropical Storm Alma of the
Meteorological history
Towards the end of May 2008,
With a mid-level
Preparations and impact
Coinciding with the first advisory on the depression, the government of
When Tropical Storm Alma made landfall, it produced moderate to heavy rainfall across
In
Records and retirement
Forming at 86.5ºW,[5] Alma developed farther east than any other Pacific tropical cyclone on record. Alma made landfall farther east than any other Pacific tropical cyclone, and it was the only to do so on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua.[11] Alma's remnants contributed to the formation of Tropical Storm Arthur in the Atlantic.[15][25]
In April 2009, the World Meteorological Organization retired the name Alma from its rotating name lists on account of the heavy rain and strong winds that impacted Central America. It was replaced with Amanda for the 2014 season.[26][27]
See also
- List of Pacific hurricanes
- Timeline of the 2008 Pacific hurricane season
- List of retired Pacific hurricanes
- Tropical Storm Allison - The first tropical storm to have its name retired in the Atlantic
- Tropical Storm Selma (2017)
References
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- ^ Berg (2008). "May 26 Tropical Weather Discussion for the Atlantic Ocean". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-28.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Franklin/Landsea (2008). "May 27 Tropical Weather Outlook". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-28.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Nelson (2008). "May 27 Tropical Weather Discussion for the Eastern Pacific Ocean". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-28.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c Franklin/Rhome (2008). "Tropical Depression One-E Discussion One". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-28.
- ^ a b c d Brown (2008). "Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Storm Alma" (PDF). National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-07-22.
- ^ Avila/Roberts (2008). "Tropical Storm Alma Discussion Three". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ a b Avila (2008). "Tropical Storm Alma Special Discussion Four". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ Avila/Roberts (2008). "Tropical Storm Alma Discussion Five". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ Avila/Roberts (2008). "Tropical Storm Alma Public Advisory Five". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ a b Knabb/Blake (2008). "Tropical Storm Alma Discussion Six". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ Beven (2008). "Tropical Depression Alma Discussion Seven". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ Avila (2008). "Tropical Depression Alma Discussion Eight". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ Eric Blake (2008). "Tropical Storm Arthur: Tropical Cyclone Report" (PDF). National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
- ^ a b Avila/Rhome (2008). "Tropical Storm Arthur Special Discussion One". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-31.
- ^ Franklin/Rhome (2008). "Tropical Depression One-E Public Advisory One". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-28.
- ^ a b Avila/Roberts (2008). "Tropical Storm Alma Public Advisory Three". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ Avila (2008). "Tropical Storm Alma Special Public Advisory Four". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ a b c El País (2008-05-30). "Alma deja un muerto y cientos de evacuados a su paso por Centroamérica" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2011-05-20. Retrieved 2011-04-30.
- ^ Filadelfo Aleman (2008-05-29). "Tormenta tropical Alma golpea Centroamérica" (in Spanish). El Nuevo Herald. Retrieved 2008-05-29. [dead link]
- ^ Berg (2008). "May 29 Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2008-05-29.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Werner Stolz & Gabriela Chinchilla. "Tormenta Tropical Alma y sus efectos en Costa Rica (27-30 de mayo de 2008)" (PDF) (in Spanish). Instituto Meteorólogico Nacional. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ Rosenberg, Mica (2008-05-31). "Tropical Storm Alma dies out over Central America". Reuters UK. Archived from the original on 2009-06-01. Retrieved 2008-05-31.
- ^ Agence France-Presse (2008-05-29). "Un muerto y daños por paso de tormenta "Alma"". Archived from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ Stephen Caparotta; D. Walston; Steven Yound & Gary Padgett. "Subject: E15) What tropical storms and hurricanes have moved from the Atlantic to the Northeast Pacific or vice versa?". Frequently Asked Questions. Hurricane Research Division, Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory. Retrieved 2008-05-31.
- ^ RA IV Hurricane Committee Thirty-First Session Final Report (PDF) (Report). World Meteorological Organization. 2009. p. 11. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
- ^ "Storm committee drops Gustav, Ike, Paloma and Alma". Sun Journal. Lewiston, Maine. May 2, 2009. Retrieved January 11, 2024.