Tropical Storm Gabrielle (2007)
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | September 8, 2007 |
Dissipated | September 11, 2007 |
Tropical storm | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 60 mph (95 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 1004 mbar (hPa); 29.65 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 1 indirect |
Damage | Minimal |
Areas affected | North Carolina |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season |
Tropical Storm Gabrielle was a short-lived
with winds of 60 mph (97 km/h). Turning to the northeast, the storm quickly weakened and dissipated on September 11.In advance of the storm,
Meteorological history
A
Upon becoming a subtropical cyclone, Gabrielle was located in an area of cooler air to its north, dry air to its south and west, southerly wind shear, and cooler water temperatures along its path.[8] Despite these unfavorable conditions, a curved convective band developed in its northern and western quadrants,[9] and the circulation became better defined.[10] Subsequently, the rainbands in its northeastern quadrant dissipated, leaving the well-defined center far removed from the convection. By later that day, the circulation began to become more involved with the remaining convection. Based on evidence of a weak warm-core, the system was re-designated as Tropical Storm Gabrielle late on September 8 about 185 miles (298 km) southeast of Cape Lookout, North Carolina.[11]
Vertical wind shear decreased as the storm passed over the Gulf Stream, allowing a strong convective burst to develop near the center.[12] As it approached the coast of North Carolina, the center re-developed within the deep convection underneath the mid-level circulation,[13] although increased northerly wind shear displaced the center of Gabrielle to the north of the thunderstorm activity.[14] Based on reports from Hurricane Hunters, it is estimated Gabrielle moved ashore at Cape Lookout National Seashore at 1530 UTC on September 9 with winds of 60 mph (97 km/h), though due to the shear the strongest winds remained offshore.[1] Tracking around the ridge over the western Atlantic, the storm turned to the north and north-northeast,[15] emerging into the ocean near Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina early on September 10 as a poorly organized system with convection far to the south of the center.[16] Gabrielle weakened to a tropical depression shortly thereafter,[17] and maintained scattered convection despite unfavorable wind shear as it tracked along the northern portion of the Gulf Stream.[18] By midday on September 11, the circulation had become ill-defined and elongated; failing to meet the criteria of a tropical cyclone, the National Hurricane Center declared Gabrielle dissipating well to the south of Nova Scotia.[19] By early the next day, the remnants of Gabrielle were absorbed by an approaching cold front.[20]
Preparations
Upon becoming a subtropical cyclone, the National Hurricane Center issued a
Prior to the arrival of the storm, the
Initially, uncertainty in Gabrielle's track led the National Hurricane Center's five-day
Impact
Rough surf from Gabrielle along the coast of
In some locations, the rainfall led to flooding, which prevented farmers from harvesting crops. Elsewhere throughout the state, the storm failed to relieve severe drought conditions as it was initially hoped to.[37] The passage of the storm left a portion of NC 12 on Hatteras Island closed for three hours, briefly flooding part of the road.[25] Streets in Morehead City and Beaufort were closed, and several homes and businesses suffered minor flood damage.[1] In Carteret County, the flooding inflicted $5,000 (2007 USD) in property damage. Storm surge was fairly light along the coast, peaking at 3 feet (0.91 m) above normal at Hatteras Island.[38] Overall damage in the state was minor, including minor beach erosion and some flooded streets. No fatalities were reported.[1]
See also
- Other storms of the same name
- Timeline of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season
- List of North Carolina hurricanes (2000–present)
References
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- ^ Pasch & Rhome (September 2, 2007). "September 2 Tropical Weather Outlook". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-07.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Beven (September 4, 2007). "September 4 Tropical Weather Outlook". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-07.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Beven (September 4, 2007). "September 4 Tropical Weather Outlook (2)". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-07.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Beven (September 5, 2007). "September 5 Tropical Weather Outlook". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-07.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Avila (September 6, 2007). "September 6 Tropical Weather Outlook". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-07.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Knabb (September 7, 2007). "September 7 Tropical Weather Outlook". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-07.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b Beven & Roberts (September 8, 2007). "Subtropical Storm Gabrielle Discussion One". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-07.
- ^ Mainelli & Avila (September 8, 2007). "Subtropical Storm Gabrielle Discussion Two". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
- ^ Knabb (September 8, 2007). "Subtropical Storm Gabrielle Discussion Three". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
- ^ Knabb (September 8, 2007). "Tropical Storm Gabrielle Discussion Four". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
- ^ Beven (September 8, 2007). "Tropical Storm Gabrielle Discussion Five". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
- ^ Franklin (September 9, 2007). "Tropical Storm Gabrielle Special Discussion Seven". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-09.
- ^ Brown & Knabb (September 9, 2007). "Tropical Storm Gabrielle Discussion Eight". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-09.
- ^ Brown & Knabb (September 9, 2007). "Tropical Storm Gabrielle Discussion Nine". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-09.
- ^ Blake & Pasch (September 10, 2007). "Tropical Storm Gabrielle Discussion Ten". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-09.
- ^ Rhome (September 10, 2007). "Tropical Depression Gabrielle Discussion Eleven". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- ^ Pasch & Roberts (September 11, 2007). "Tropical Depression Gabrielle Discussion Fourteen". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- ^ Brown (September 11, 2007). "Tropical Depression Gabrielle Discussion Sixteen". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-11.
- ^ Bowyer & Campbell (September 11, 2007). "Post-Tropical Depression Gabrielle Information Statement on September 11, 2007". Canadian Hurricane Center. Archived from the original on June 11, 2011. Retrieved 2007-09-12.
- ^ Beven & Roberts (September 7, 2007). "Subtropical Storm Gabrielle Public Advisory One". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-07.
- ^ Knabb (September 8, 2007). "Subtropical Storm Gabrielle Public Advisory Three". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
- ^ a b Beven (September 8, 2007). "Tropical Storm Gabrielle Public Advisory Five". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
- ^ Jerry Allegood (September 9, 2007). "Eastern N.C. awaits Gabrielle". The News & Observer. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-11.
- ^ a b Catherine Kozak (September 9, 2007). "Gabrielle got the last laugh with N.C. 12 overwash". The Virginian-Pilot.
- ^ a b "Tropical Storm Gabrielle makes landfall on Outer Banks". USA Today. Associated Press. September 9, 2007. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
- ^ "Gabrielle Strengthens, Nears North Carolina". Internet Broadcasting Systems, WTAE-TV. Associated Press. September 9, 2007. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
- ^ "Tropical Storm Gabrielle washes ashore in North Carolina, leaving little but rain behind". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Associated Press. September 9, 2007. Archived from the original on September 11, 2012. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
- ^ Mike Baker (September 9, 2007). "Tropical storm Gabrielle gains strength". Independent Online. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
- ^ Anne Johnson (September 9, 2007). "Beachgoers Stay, Officials and Businesses Prepare as Gabrielle Approaches". WRAL.com. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
- ^ National Hurricane Center (2007). "Gabrielle Graphics Archive". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
- ^ "Coast Guard Prepares Mariners for Tropical Storm Gabrielle". U.S. Coast Guard. September 9, 2007. Retrieved 2008-11-03.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Staff Writer (September 9, 2007). "Surfer Drowns, 200 Rescued In Gabrielle-Churned Seas Off Coast". Orlando News. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
- ^ Staff Writer (September 8, 2007). "Gabrielle Whips Up Rough Seas, Fla. Swimmers 'Sucked Out' In Currents". Orlando News. Archived from the original on October 6, 2011. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
- ^ Steve Stone (September 9, 2007). "Tropical storm Gabrielle lives down to expectations". Virginian-Pilot. Landmark Publishing. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
- ^ "Tropical Storm Soaks Carolina Coast". CBS News. Associated Press. September 9, 2007. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
- ^ Sue Book (September 10, 2007). "Rain "too little or too much, definitely too late" for crops". New Bern Sun Journal. Archived from the original on October 4, 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-12.
- ^ "Tropical Storm Gabrielle Event Report for North Carolina". National Climatic Data Center. 2007. Archived from the original on 2011-05-20. Retrieved 2008-11-03.