Tropical Storm Dolly (2014)
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | September 1, 2014 |
Remnant low | September 3 |
Dissipated | September 4, 2014 |
Tropical storm | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 50 mph (85 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 1000 mbar (hPa); 29.53 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 1 indirect |
Damage | $22.2 million (2014 USD) |
Areas affected | Eastern and Northeastern Mexico, Texas |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season |
Tropical Storm Dolly was a short-lived and disorganized
Prior to Dolly's landfall, schools suspended classes and officials opened shelters across Tamaulipas and
Meteorological history
On August 19, 2014, a tropical wave emerged off the west coast of Africa. The system traversed the Atlantic over the next week with no signs of development. Convection finally increased once the wave entered the Caribbean Sea on August 27; however, it was not until August 30 when interaction with a Kelvin wave spurred organization. An area of low pressure consolidated within the system as it crossed the Yucatán Peninsula on August 31.[1] Formation of a banding feature along the southeastern portion of the circulation on September 1 marked the system's transition into a tropical depression by 18:00 UTC while over the Bay of Campeche.[2] Although situated over warm waters of 30 °C (86 °F), strong wind shear created an unfavorable environment and hindered intensification.[2] During this formative stage, the depression tracked northward as its center relocated before turning to the northwest and later west.[1][3] It was uncertain if a closed circulation truly existed due to conflicting data and the depression could have remained a trough until the afternoon of September 2.[1]
Early on September 2, the depression acquired gale-force winds and became the fourth tropical storm of the
Preparations and impact
The remnants of Dolly brought widespread moisture to
Southerly flow from Hurricane Norbert over the Pacific brought moisture from Dolly over the Southwestern United States, resulting in possible life-threatening flash flooding.[10]
Mexico
Coinciding with the first advisory on Tropical Depression Five late on September 1, the
Between September 1–4, Dolly brought widespread heavy rains to Mexico. Accumulations of 4 to 8 in (100 to 200 mm) were common across the states of
See also
- Other storms of the same name
- Hurricane Ingrid
- Tropical Storm Fernand (2019)
- Tropical Storm Hermine (2010)
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k John L. Beven II (January 28, 2015). Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Storm Dolly (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). Miami, Florida: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ a b Richard J. Pasch (September 1, 2014). Tropical Depression Five Discussion Number 1. National Hurricane Center (Report). Miami, Florida: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ Daniel P. Brown (September 1, 2014). Tropical Depression Five Discussion Number 2. National Hurricane Center (Report). Miami, Florida: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ Stacy R. Stewart (September 2, 2014). Tropical Storm Dolly Discussion Number 3. National Hurricane Center (Report). Miami, Florida: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ Richard J. Pasch (September 2, 2014). Tropical Storm Dolly Discussion Number 5. National Hurricane Center (Report). Miami, Florida: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ Richard J. Pasch (September 3, 2014). Remnants of Dolly Discussion Number 8. National Hurricane Center (Report). Miami, Florida: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ National Weather Service Office in Austin/San Antonio, Texas (2014). Texas Event Report: Thunderstorm Wind. National Climatic Data Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ Matt McGovern (September 4, 2014). "Dolly causes flooding in Brownsville". Brownsville, Texas: KGNS. Archived from the original on June 2, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ Ty Johnson (September 3, 2014). "Vessels run aground, take refuge from Dolly". The Monitor. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ Michael J. Brennan (September 6, 2014). Hurricane Norbert Discussion Number 19. National Hurricane Center (Report). Miami, Florida: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ a b Pearl Reséndez (September 4, 2014). "Remanentes de 'Dolly' obligan a familias a usar refugios en Tamaulipas" (in Spanish). Ciudad Victoria, Mexico: El Financiero. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ "La tormenta tropical 'Dolly' golpea la costa mexicana del Atlántico y deja fuertes lluvias en varios estados". Europa Press (in Spanish). Antena3. September 3, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ Perla Reséndez (September 3, 2014). "Listos albergues en Tamaulipas por 'Dolly'" (in Spanish). Ciudad Victoria, Mexico: El Financiero. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ Verónica Calderón (September 3, 2014). "La tormenta tropical Dolly se debilita tras tocar tierra en México". El País (in Spanish). El País Internacional. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ "Estiman en 7 mdp daños en El Mante por "Dolly"" (in Spanish). El Mante, Mexico: Milenio. September 12, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ "La tormenta Dolly deja daños por 290.5 millones, según dato oficial" (in Spanish). 20 minutos. September 25, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ Mariela Trinidad (September 3, 2014). "Provoca 'Dolly' daños leves en Tampico" (in Spanish). El Norte. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ a b "Daños por Tormenta Tropical Dolly y Huracán Norbert" (PDF). ERNtérate (in Spanish). September 10, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 2, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ "Deja 'Dolly' daños en Veracruz" (in Spanish). Veracruz, Mexico: Tabasco Hoy. September 2, 2014. Archived from the original on June 3, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
External links
- The National Hurricane Center's Tropical Cyclone Report on Tropical Storm Dolly
- The National Hurricane Center's Advisory Archive for Tropical Storm Dolly