Tropical Storm Danny (2021)
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | June 27, 2021 |
Dissipated | June 29, 2021 |
Tropical storm | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 45 mph (75 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 1009 mbar (hPa); 29.80 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | None |
Damage | $5,000 (2021 USD) |
Areas affected | Southeastern United States (mainly South Carolina and Georgia) |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season |
Tropical Storm Danny was a weak and short-lived
Danny was one of three systems to make landfall on the U.S. state of South Carolina in the month of June, the others being Hurricane One in 1867 and Tropical Depression One in 1979. Heavy rainfall was recorded in some portions of Georgia and South Carolina, causing minor flooding. In addition to flooding, impacts were also limited to some fallen trees and lightning strikes. Ten rescues were required on two different beaches on North Carolina due to rip currents. No deaths were reported due to Danny, and the damage from it in the Southeastern United States totaled $5,000 (2021 USD).
Meteorological history
On June 22, an upper-level trough separated from the
On the morning of June 28, the cloud structure of the cyclone continued to consolidate, sporting deep convection with cloud top temperatures of −76 °F (−60 °C) on its western periphery.
Preparations and impact
Danny's
Danny was one of three systems to make landfall in South Carolina in the month of June, the others being an unnamed Category 1 hurricane in 1867 and an unnamed tropical depression in 1979.[22] Palmetto Electric and Dominion Energy both reported over 1,251 power outages in total in Beaufort County, South Carolina.[23] Lightning strikes were also observed in the state, along with minor flooding and heavy rainfall.[24] A tree was downed in SC 170 and downed trees also occurred in Savannah, Georgia.[24] Minor flooding was reported in portions of Jasper and Horry Counties in South Carolina as well as Chatham County, Georgia.[25][26] Purrysburg, South Carolina received the highest rainfall total from Danny, accumulating to 5.21 inches (132 mm).[27] Ten rescues were required on Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina due to rip currents on June 28.[17]
See also
- Weather of 2021
- Timeline of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season
- Tropical cyclones in 2021
- Other storms with the same name
- Tropical Storm Bertha (2020) – also formed unexpectedly offshore the Southeastern United States and followed a similar track.
References
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- ^ Tropical Weather Discussion: Atlantic [1205 UTC Thu Jun 24 2021]. nhc.noaa.gov (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. June 24, 2021. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ Tropical Weather Discussion: Atlantic [1205 UTC Fri Jun 25 2021]. nhc.noaa.gov (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. June 25, 2021. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ "NHC Graphical Outlook Archive". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ a b "NHC Graphical Outlook Archive". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ Stewart, Stacy (June 28, 2021). Tropical Depression Four Discussion Number 1. www.nhc.noaa.gov (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "NHC Graphical Outlook Archive". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ Stewart, Stacy (June 28, 2021). Tropical Depression Four Discussion Number 1 (Report). National Hurricane Center. Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ Stewart, Stacy (June 28, 2021). Tropical Storm Danny Discussion Number 2 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ a b c Cangialosi, John (June 28, 2021). Tropical Depression Danny Discussion Number 3. www.nhc.noaa.gov (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Danny weakens to a tropical depression, heavy rains continue". Associated Press. June 29, 2021. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ Stewart, Stacy (June 28, 2021). Tropical Depression Four Forecast/Advisory Number 1. www.nhc.noaa.gov (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Danny weakens to a tropical depression, heavy rains continue". News Observers. June 29, 2021. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ Gard, Hannah; Brink, Haley (June 29, 2021). "Tropical Storm Danny forms and quickly makes landfall in South Carolina". CNN. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Storm Prediction Center Jun 28, 2021 2000 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook". www.spc.noaa.gov. Archived from the original on February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Saric, Ivana (June 29, 2021). "Tropical Storm Danny forms off coast of South Carolina". Yahoo News. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
A Lake Wind Advisory has been issued for much of the state.
- ^ a b "Tropical Storm Danny Made Landfall in South Carolina Just Hours After Forming". The Weather Channel. June 29, 2021. Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ McCloud, Cheryl; Rice, Doyle (June 28, 2021). "Tropical Storm Danny makes landfall north of Georgia, South Carolina border; expected to dissipate late Tuesday". USA Today. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ Brooking, Ian (June 28, 2021). "Myrtle Beach area to see impacts of Tropical Storm Danny as it approaches the Lowcountry". MyHorryNews. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ [email protected], Ian Livingston Brooking (June 28, 2021). "Myrtle Beach area to see impacts of Tropical Storm Danny as it approaches the Lowcountry". MyHorryNews.com. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "Tropical Storm Danny brings strong winds to South Carolina coast". USA Today. Archived from the original on February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ McCray, Shamira (June 29, 2021). "Danny was 1 of 3 recorded tropical systems to make landfall in June on SC coast". Post and Courier. Archived from the original on February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Sanches, Sofia; Wilson, Lisa; Ferguson, Lana (June 29, 2021). "Tropical Storm Danny makes landfall just north of Hilton Head. Here's Tuesday's outlook". The State. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ a b Curley, Molly (June 29, 2021). "Tropical Storm Danny brings lightning, flooding locally". WSAV-TV. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Tropical Storm Danny is gone. But another potential storm is on the horizon". WJCL. June 29, 2021. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Rain Drenches South Carolina's Coast as Tropical Storm Danny Makes Landfall". uk.news.yahoo.com. June 29, 2021. Archived from the original on February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Duff, Renee (June 29, 2021). "Danny makes landfall in the southeastern US". Accuweather. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
External links
- The NHC's Advisory Archive on Tropical Storm Danny