Tropical Storm Nicole (2010)

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Tropical Storm Nicole
Tropical storm (SSHWS/NWS)

Tropical Storm Nicole near Cuba on September 29

Formed September 28, 2010
Dissipated September 30, 2010
(Extratropical after September 29[1])

Highest winds 1-minute sustained: 45 mph (75 km/h)

Lowest pressure 995 mbar (hPa); 29.38 inHg

Fatalities 16 total
Damage $245.4 million (2010 USD)
Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Cuba,
Areas affected Florida, Bahamas, United States
East Coast

Part of the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season

Tropical Storm Nicole was a short-lived and unusually asymmetric tropical cyclone that caused
extensive rainfall and flooding in Jamaica during the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season. It was the
sixteenth tropical cyclone and the fourteenth named storm of the season, as well as the last of a
record eight tropical storms to form in September.[2] Originating from a broad monsoonal low,
Nicole became a tropical depression over the northwestern Caribbean Sea on September 28. It
maintained an unusual structure as it tracked northeastward, with a poorly defined wind
circulation and few thunderstorms near its center. Nicole approached the coast of Cuba as a weak
tropical storm, losing its status as a tropical cyclone over the territory on September 29. The
remnants emerged over the Bahamas and eventually became absorbed by a separate extratropical
system.

Due to Nicole's atypical structure, the strongest thundershowers were well removed from the
center; most of the weather activity occurred over the north-central Caribbean. In Jamaica, the
storm triggered widespread power outages across more than 288,000 residences. Extreme
precipitation of up to 37.42 inches (950 mm) caused disastrous flooding in several parishes,
severely damaging or destroying 528 houses. The devastation extended to the island's farmland
and environment, which suffered from expansive water pollution. In all, Nicole wrought an
estimated $245.4 million (2010 USD) in damage throughout Jamaica, and there were sixteen
fatalities. Elsewhere, minor flooding occurred in Cuba, Florida, and the Cayman Islands. The
remnants of the storm contributed to a large disturbance along the East Coast of the United
States, causing additional damage and deaths.

Contents
 1 Meteorological history
 2 Preparations
o 2.1 Caribbean
o 2.2 United States
 3 Impact
o 3.1 Jamaica
o 3.2 Elsewhere
o 3.3 Post-tropical system
 4 Aftermath
 5 See also
 6 References
 7 External links

Meteorological history

Map plotting the track and the intensity of the storm, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale

In late September 2010, a wide band of disturbed weather and low pressure, associated with the
monsoon trough and remnant tropical moisture from Tropical Storm Matthew, meandered over
the northwestern Caribbean Sea.[3] With a broad upper ridge anchored along the Yucatán coast,
diffluence aloft in the vicinity of the disturbance provided focus for the development of scattered
convection.[4] The National Hurricane Center (NHC) noted an environment supportive of tropical
development, and by September 27, a broad surface low formed amid the convection.[5] The next
day, surface pressures steadily dropped as sustained winds around the low proximated tropical
storm force.[6] Throughout the development process, moderate westerly wind shear over the
region caused the disturbance to exhibit a rather asymmetric structure;[1] it developed an
elongated low-pressure center by September 28, well to the northwest of its strongest wind
field.[7] Despite the asymmetry, the NHC initiated advisories on a tropical depression around
15:00 UTC that day, after surface and satellite observations revealed a sufficiently defined
circulation center west of the deep convection.[8] Post-season reassessments, however, indicated
that a tropical storm had, in fact, formed three hours earlier, about 75 miles (120 km) south of
Cuba's Isle of Youth, which operationally was not named Nicole until a day later.[1][9]

The center of Nicole near Cuba, with the greatest rain volumes to the southeast over Jamaica as
depicted on water vapor imagery
For most of its duration, Nicole maintained a generally northeastward motion, caught in the
steering flow between a large mid- to upper-level trough and an anticyclone to the west.[1][8]
Within hours of the storm's formation, observations from a hurricane hunters flight confirmed a
composition similar to the one initially discerned, with the strongest gusts and thunderstorms
dislocated 250 mi (400 km) east from the ill-defined center.[1][10] In comparison, the core
consisted of light winds and sporadic convection—a structure rather characteristic of a North
Indian Ocean monsoon depression.[10][11] The system's ambiguous nature led to disagreement
among weather specialists over its classification: while the NHC maintained its tropical cyclone
status, Cuban meteorologist José Rubiera stated that "no tropical storm exists over [Cuba], or
near it," noting a lack of significant winds in the country's vicinity.[12]

Over the course of September 29, radar data showed the convection increasing over the northern
half of the storm;[13] bands of intense thunderstorms in the southeastern periphery also formed
closer to the center, and weather buoys and ships in that region observed sustained tropical-
storm-force winds.[9] Around 12:00 UTC, Nicole attained an estimated peak intensity of 45 miles
per hour (72 km/h) winds and a minimum pressure of 995 mbar (29.4 inHg), just south of
Cuba.[1] Despite the increase in strength,[9] Nicole's circulation soon became exceedingly
elongated and untrackable over central Cuba, prompting the NHC to declassify it as a tropical
cyclone by 15:00 UTC.[1][14] The remnant low began interacting with the neighboring trough that
had steered Nicole in its tropical stages, resulting in significant precipitation along the
southeastern coastlines of the United States. Accelerating toward the northeast, the system
acquired frontal characteristics and became extratropical over the Bahamas by 0600 UTC,
September 30, twelve hours before merging with a developing system over eastern North
Carolina.[1] Lingering low pressure and broad cyclonic flow over the north-central Caribbean in
Nicole's wake contributed to the development of Hurricane Paula in the first weeks of
October.[15]

Preparations
Caribbean

In anticipation of a tropical storm, warnings were issued for the Cayman Islands, the
northwestern and central Bahamas, and the Cuban provinces of Matanzas, Cienfuegos, Villa
Clara, Sancti Spíritus, and Ciego de Ávila on September 28.[16] However, the warnings were
discontinued the following day after reports of the storm's prompt dissipation.[17] After
forecasters warned of severe weather across the Cayman Islands, schools and government offices
closed in low-lying areas,[18] and emergency teams cleaned out storm drains and readied
shelters.[19] Thunderstorms in Grand Cayman forced Cayman Airways to cancel all express
flights to Cayman Brac and Little Cayman on October 29; weather-resistant jet service was
provided to stranded passengers.[18] A marine warning was required for all three islands due to
rough sea conditions.[20][21]

In Jamaica, a flash flood warning remained in effect for flood-prone regions for four days,
ultimately discontinued on October 3.[22][23] Schools and several businesses, including the US
Embassy in Kingston, closed on September 29–30 as the island braced for heavy rains.[24][25]
Public transit was suspended islandwide on the evening of September 29,[26] and shipping
interests were cautioned to secure their vessels.[22] At the height of the storm, army and police
officials patrolled the island in case of emergencies.[27]

United States

The remnants of Nicole approaching South Carolina on September 30

Tropical storm warnings were issued for the Florida Keys, the Florida Bay, and from the Jupiter
Inlet coast southward to Cape Sable on September 28. A tropical storm watch was in place for
the mainland north from the Jupiter Inlet to the Sebastian Inlet and north of East Cape Sable to
Chokoloskee.[16] The warnings and watch were discontinued the next day, after a direct impact
was no longer expected.[28] At the time, a flood watch remained in effect for Palm Beach,
Broward, Miami-Dade, Collier, and Monroe counties into September 30.[29] An airport weather
warning was issued for Orlando International Airport and Executive Airport on September 28;
arriving flights were put on hold, and pilots rerouted to other airports if possible. Eight
Southwest Airlines flights were diverted to the airports of Tampa and Jacksonville, and one
JetBlue flight to West Palm Beach. Though airport officials later reported normal conditions,[30]
an additional 26 flights were canceled at Miami International Airport the next day.[31]

In Brunswick and New Hanover counties, North Carolina, officials readied shelters on
September 29 to accommodate stranded residents unable to access their homes. Multiple schools
in New Hanover and Pender County remained closed the next morning due to worsening storm
conditions from the disturbance succeeding Nicole.[32] At the threat of prolonged rainfall, a flood
watch was issued for Kent County, Maryland, from September 30 to October 1. Also in the area,
the National Weather Service declared both a coastal flood advisory and wind advisory for
September 30.[33]

Impact
Jamaica

Nicole over Jamaica, Cuba and the Bahamas on September 29

Nicole and its precursor disturbance brought great rainfall to much of Jamaica over a period of
several days. A maximum of 37.42 inches (950 mm) was recorded in Belleisle, Westmoreland
Parish, from September 26 to 30;[1] most other parishes received more than 12 inches (300 mm)
during the same period. With a return period of 30 years, these quantities tripled the monthly
rainfall average for September at several locations. Though the broad-scale wind regime over the
island remained gentle, the storm's intense convective bands produced three microbursts—small
downdrafts of intense winds.[34] With dozens of river banks and waterways blocked, the worst
effects were due to landslides and particularly severe flooding across numerous communities
primarily in southern parishes.[34][35]
A shed collapsed in Saint Andrew Parish, killing the three construction workers inside

The disaster affected 507,831 people on the island; it resulted in 16 deaths—14 of which
confirmed—and 42 injuries.[34] In Saint Andrew Parish's Sandy Park, a house next to a street
gully succumbed to the effects of the storm; five bodies were recovered near the site, while the
final missing inhabitant was presumed dead.[36][37] Elsewhere in Saint Andrew, three construction
workers were killed when the shed in which they were sleeping caved in.[38] A girl was crushed
to death under the weight of a collapsed board house in Saint Catherine Parish.[39] Rushing
waters swept away three people in different parts of the island, all of whom drowned.[40][41] Amid
a microburst, a waterspout tore roofs off buildings and hospitalized five residents in
Westmoreland Parish's capital of Savanna-la-Mar,[34][42] while to the northwest, strong gusts and
rough surf impacted the resort town of Negril.[43] In the wake of the storm, a body was recovered
from debris along a road in Saint Catherine.[44] Flooded streets, roads and bridges isolated
communities across seven of the island's parishes and trapped hundreds of residents in their
homes.[45][46]

Jamaica's infrastructure was devastated in the deluge, accounting for most of Nicole's damage to
the island. More than 288,000 residences were without power at the height of the storm due to
downed electricity lines and poles. About 40 percent of the island's water supply had been
disrupted at some point.[34] Dozens of bridges experienced total collapse under the force of
swollen rivers and creeks. In Kingston, many underpasses became totally inundated as the
prolonged rain overwhelmed storm drains; the flooding that followed left many of the city's
roads impassable.[47] Destruction to the infrastructure was especially extensive in Westmoreland,
Saint Elizabeth, and Hanover parishes, though overall, 543 of the island's principle roads
sustained at least some degree of damage.[34] The total costs linked to the infrastructure neared
J$20 billion (US$235.4 million).[48]

Nicole also wreaked widespread property damage: of the 2,169 homes affected, 474 sustained
severe damage while 54 were beyond repair. The losses totaled J$274.3 million (US$3.2
million), J$75.6 million (US$890,000) hereof to replace destroyed housing units.[34] With much
of the island's crops and livestock washed away, including 40 percent of the season's banana
produce, the agricultural sector suffered J$576.5 million (US$6.8 million) in losses. The storm
had a discernible impact on the environment, which plays a crucial role in the Jamaica's economy
and tourism sectors. Surface runoff and spills along industrial zones and sewage systems
infiltrated large stretches of land, leading to soil contamination, coastal erosion, and deteriorated
ecosystems. In addition, there were traces of light damage to vegetation, such as uprooted
trees.[34]

Elsewhere

While Nicole was intensifying offshore, its outer bands produced heavy downpours over
drought-stricken Cuba.[49] Rain quantities were particularly high along the southeastern coast; a
48-hour total of 9.22 inches (234 mm) fell at Cape Cruz, in the mountainous Granma Province.
The region also briefly observed gale-force winds, with gusts to 53 miles per hour (85 km/h) at
Guantánamo Bay.[1] Throughout eastern Cuba, nearly 300 people sought refuge from the storm.
As the rivers in Granma overflowed, eight houses collapsed and more than 300 others were
inundated in the coastal town of Pilón. The flooding obstructed several roads, with sections of
the highway between Granma and Santiago de Cuba destroyed. The storm resulted in 5,000 lbs
(2.5 tons) of lost crops and livestock.[50] These effects were nevertheless considered to be minor
when viewed against the rainfall's alleviation of a persistent dry spell.[51]

Rainfall from Tropical Storm Nicole in Florida

In the Cayman Islands, gusts to 51 miles per hour (82 km/h) stirred up rough seas with 8–10-foot
(2.4–3.0 m) waves, which caused some light erosion along southern and western shores.[52][53]
Rainfall over the region was heavy and widespread, although the greatest quantities fell over
Grand Cayman; the Owen Roberts International Airport recorded 9.02 inches (229 mm) over a
two-day period.[52] Overall damage to the islands was limited: The blustery rains flooded low-
lying areas, caused roof leaks, and knocked out the power in eastern Grand Cayman.[52]

Despite the initial threat of strong thunderstorms and gusts, Florida was spared a direct hit from
Nicole. The storm skirted the state with only showers;[54] 12.71 inches (323 mm) of rain were
recorded at North Key Largo, though the mainland received much smaller quantities.[55] The
storm flooded streets in Miami Beach and the northern Florida Keys, as well as one home.[1]
Similarly, inclement weather spread over the northwestern Bahamas without significant
consequences.[1][56]

Post-tropical system

The extratropical remnants of Nicole retained plenty of moisture and ultimately combined with a
large low-pressure system slowly tracking up the U.S. East Coast.[56] The resultant disturbance
produced torrential thunderstorms over entire coastlines and inland as far north as Canada,
causing widespread power outages[57] and shattering numerous precipitation records throughout
the region.[56][58] The most extreme weather was concentrated over Eastern North Carolina;
during the week of September 24–October 1, most communities there recorded rainfall totals of
at least 8–10 inches (200–250 mm).[56] Wilmington measured 22.54 inches (573 mm) of rain, the
most it had received over a five-day period since 1871, while Kinston recorded 15 inches
(380 mm) during that time. Widespread flooding, exacerbated by overflowing creeks and rivers,
engulfed blocks of homes.[59] About 150 roads were closed off due to the hazardous conditions;
seven people were nonetheless killed in traffic accidents across the state.[60]

Flooding from the post-tropical system in Vanceboro, North Carolina

In the Mid-Atlantic, the weather event broke the 24-hour rainfall record for September 30 at
several locations: the Norfolk, Baltimore–Washington, and Ronald Reagan Washington airports
recorded 7.85 inches (199 mm), 6.02 inches (153 mm), and 4.66 inches (118 mm),
respectively.[56] In Maryland, two buses collided amid the stormy weather, injuring 26 of their
passengers.[57] With localized estimates of up to 8 inches (200 mm),[61] the state of New York
experienced some of its most historic rainfall; an official total 4.24 inches (108 mm) shattered
the 24-hour record for any calendar day in Binghamtom.[58] Flash floods throughout the state
resulted in one drowning death and US$10,000 in damage.[61] Considerable flooding also
occurred in Vermont and Pennsylvania, with a 24-hour rainfall maximum of 10.5 inches
(270 mm) in Moscow.[60] Farther north, the remnant low enhanced a pressure gradient over
southern New England, generating strong winds that knocked out the power in Litchfield
County. Rainfall there additionally caused minor flooding.[62] In Quebec, torrents following 3.5
inches (89 mm) of rainfall inundated basements and caused two drownings.[57] Despite the deaths
and damage, the rains lightened prolonged drought conditions in those regions.[63]

Aftermath
On October 5, a national disaster was declared for Jamaica due to the effects of Nicole. In
response, the USAID's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance provided US$50,000 for the
purchase and delivery of relief supplies and fuel for emergency vehicles.[64] About J$4 million
(US$46,800) was donated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to the Greenhouse
Growers Association for the repair of greenhouses. In conjunction with the Food and Agriculture
Organization, an estimated J$12 million (US$140,400) was made available to initiate the
planting of about 50,000 crop seedlings. The Veterinary Division provided financial assistance to
livestock farmers and dispatched animal technicians with prophylactic medication and vitamins
to avert foot rot disease in small ruminants, including goats and sheep. The cost of the
medications was estimated at J$2 million (US$23,400). The Banana Board's Catastrophe Fund,
which at the time comprised J$50 million (US$585,000), delivered both monetary support and
human resources to local banana and plantain farmers.[65]

Road damage in Nicole's wake was widespread across Jamaica.

Eleven days after the storm, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies allocated CHF150,644 (US$156,221) to sustain the Jamaica Red Cross in distributing
aid to about 500 families—or 2,500 beneficiaries—in need of life supplies.[46] In late December
2010, the Jamaica–Canadian Association in Toronto, Ontario raised a total of CDN$10,153.87
(US$10,221.33) in relief funds for flood victims.[66] The Hanover Parish Council requested J$30
million (US$351,000) to assist the Saint James Parish Council and other municipal authorities
across the country in post-storm clean-up and beautification work.[67] A grant of J$279 million
(US$3.26 million) was approved for the reconstruction of a major roadway section in
Westmoreland Parish.[68]

In spite of the timely relief efforts, Nicole's effects were still felt for months in its wake. The
gross domestic product for Jamaica, which had been suffering from a substantially slow
economic growth rate, further declined following the extensive damage.[69] The agriculture sector
sustained slight losses from reduced egg production due to the storm's traumatizing effects on
farm chickens,[70] and in the face of high repair costs the island saw below-standard levels of
holiday season consumption.[71]

See also
  Tropical cyclones portal

 Tropical Storm Nicole

 Tropical Storm Philippe (2017) – took the same path as Nicole
 Timeline of the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season
 Monsoon trough

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