1800 UTC (2:00 p.m. EDT) - Hurricane Claudette weakened back to a Category 3 hurricane. It was the eighth nameable storm of the 1991 Atlantic hurricane season. [2] Outside Massachusetts, damage was heaviest in southern New Jersey, where the cost was estimated at $75 million (1991 USD). 1600 UTC (12:00 p.m. EDT) - Tropical Depression Five dissipated. 0600 UTC (2:00 a.m. EDT) - The subtropical depression strengthened into a subtropical storm. 1800 UTC (2:00 p.m. EDT) - Hurricane Grace transitioned into extratropical storm. 1200 UTC (8:00 a.m. EDT) - Tropical Storm Danny was downgraded back to a tropical depression. 1200 UTC (8:00 a.m. EDT) - Tropical Storm Claudette strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane. [41] High winds left 300,000 people without power on Long Island. [5] A buoy located 264 miles (425 km) south of Halifax reported a wave height of 100.7 feet (30.7 m) on October 30. [8] (Although these conditions are rare, Hurricane Karl during 1980 formed within a larger non-tropical weather system. Presents a vivid account of a history-making storm that hit the New England coast in October 1991 and the lives it changed, weaving together the history of the fishing industry, the science of storms, and personal accounts. Tour. Hurricane Bob. Developing in the central Bahamas on August 16, 1991, Hurricane Bob intensified and accelerated north-northeastward, paralleling the East Coast, and barreling into Block Island, Rhode Island, and later Massachusetts on August 19. From the NBC10 Boston First Alert Weather Center... Today (Friday): Humid, warm, a few showers. 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[6] East of Cape Cod, a NOAA buoy located at .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}41°06′N 66°36′W / 41.1°N 66.6°W / 41.1; -66.6 reported maximum sustained winds of 56 mph (90 km/h) with gusts to 75 mph (121 km/h), and a significant wave height (average height of the highest one-third of all waves) of 39 feet (12 m) around 15:00 UTC on October 30. [29], As the depression moved northeastward parallel to the southeast United States coastline, it dropped light rainfall, although portions of Virginia recorded more than 5 inches (130 mm). Found inside – Page 499Predicting response to hurricane warnings. Mass Emergencies 4:9–24. Baker, E.J. 1991. Hurricane evacuation behavior. International Journal of Mass ... Later that day, a Hurricane Hunters flight was unable to locate a closed circulation, which indicated that Danny degenerated into a tropical wave about 150 mi (240 km) east of the Lesser Antilles. [5], From Massachusetts to Maine, thousands of people evacuated their homes and sought shelter. [8], For several days, weather models forecast the development of a significant storm off New England. [7] The Natural Disaster Survey Report called the storm "The Halloween Nor'easter of 1991". Found inside – Page 2-5... MA CT 1 1991 , August 19 - Hurricane Bob , Buzzards Bay Area , Massachusetts . Hurricane Bob , a Category 2 hurricane , followed a track similar to that ... [4] High waves destroyed a portion of State Road A1A. [32][33] On its first advisory, a tropical storm watch was issued for from Baffin Bay, Texas, southward to Tampico, Tamaulipas. Two people died after their boat sank off Staten Island. When Hurricane Bob hit Massachusetts back in 1991, it caused widespread damage, with some people losing power for as many as eight days. The first storm, Ana, developed on July 2 off the southeast United Statesand dissipated without causing significant effects. Found inside – Page 74... in the upper 20 cm of Little Harbor Marsh , Wareham , Massachusetts . The upper sand layer ( 2-3 cm ) was likely deposited by Hurricane Bob in 1991. The Perfect Storm originated from a cold front that exited the east coast of the United States. It dissipated later that day. Tropical Storm Henri, if it strengthens and continues its current course, is expected to be the first direct hit by a hurricane to Massachusetts since that storm 30 years ago. It rapidly weakened to tropical storm intensity while moving through the remainder of New England, hitting Rockport, Maine, early on August 20. High waves swept two people to their deaths, one in Rhode Island and one in Puerto Rico, and another person was blown off a bridge to his death. The Perfect Storm of 1991: The Story of the Nor'easter that Sank the Andrea Gail chronicles the storm from its formation to the devastating effects it had across the Atlantic. Hurricane Bob was the second named storm and first hurricane of the 1991 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Punta Gorda recorded a statewide peak of 7.86 in (200 mm) of precipitation. But then, on the afternoon of Aug. 19, 1991, Hurricane Bob came whipping into the state. 1800 UTC (2:00 p.m. EDT) - Tropical Depression Ten dissipated. 1400 UTC (10:00 a.m. EDT) - "Tropical Storm Eight" made landfall near. [1] In Boston, the highest tide was 14.3 ft (4.4 m),[5] which was only 1 ft (30 cm) lower than the record from the blizzard of 1978. The heat retained in the Atlantic will often create massive Around that time, a ridge extended from the Appalachian Mountains northeastward to Greenland, with a strong high pressure center over eastern Canada. [40] As the storm moved up the coast, heavy rain fell on the western side of the center. [4] A New York Air National Guard helicopter of the 106th Air Rescue Wing ditched during the storm, 90 miles (140 km) south of Montauk, New York, after it was unable to refuel in flight and ran out of fuel. The resultant flooding damaged 525 houses and 28 businesses and destroyed two motels and a few homes. [68], Tropical Storm Fabian developed on October 15 in the western Caribbean from the interaction of a cold front and a tropical wave. Rockport, MA is in a high risk hurricane zone. [59], The origins of Tropical Storm Erika were from a tropical wave that exited the coast of Africa on September 2. Lows around 70. [89] The tropical cyclone that formed late in the storm's duration caused little impact, limited to power outages and slick roads; one person was killed in Newfoundland from a traffic accident related to the storm. Tropical Storm Henri, if it strengthens and continues its current course, is expected to be the first direct hit by a hurricane to Massachusetts since that storm 30 years ago. Deaths in parentheses are additional and indirect (an example of an indirect death would be a traffic accident), but were still related to that storm. [1] In some locations, beaches gained additional sand from the wave action. The hurricane season officially began on June 1, and ended on November 30. In October, most of the United States moves towards the cold winter months as the country slowly cools down from the summer heat. On October 31, 1991, a low pressure system, high pressure system, and fading hurricane collided over the Atlantic Ocean, creating what became known as The Perfect Storm. Hurricane Bob brought sustained hurricane force winds to the immediate coastal communities of Rhode Island and most of southeast Massachusetts. [5] The worst of the storm effects stayed offshore. The total was higher than average, although many of them were poorly defined and had little thunderstorm activity. Failing to intensify further, Tropical Depression Two made landfall near La Pesca, Tamaulipas, on July 6. Along the coast, damage was worse than that caused by Hurricane Bob two months prior. Your comments welcome in describing this clip. [38] The hurricane produced extensive beach erosion which destroyed coastal roads in the state. The fifth member, pararescue jumper Technical Sergeant Arden Richard Smith, was never found. The Massachusetts coast hadn't felt anything like it since Hurricane Carol in 1954. This guide clarifies the preparedness, response, & short-term recovery planning elements that warrant inclusion in emergency operations plans. [2] In addition, high winds left about 38,000 people without power. [20], The origins of Claudette were non-tropical, developing on September 4 about 650 mi (1,000 km) southeast of Bermuda from an upper-level disturbance. The nor’easter … Despite these hostile conditions, Ana strengthened slightly,[31] reaching peak winds of 50 mph (85 km/h). Hurricane Grace was swept aloft by its cold front into the warm conveyor belt circulation of the deep cyclone on October 29, with the storm completely absorbing Grace by the next day. Hurricane Bob aftermath in Mattapoisett, MA Home video August 19, 1991. There are two principle storm types responsible for flood risk along the Massachusetts coast : hurricanes (tropical cyclones) and nor'easters (extratropical cyclones). The tropical cyclone that formed late in the storm's duration caused little impact, limited to power outages and slick roads; one person was killed in Newfoundland from a traffic accident related to the storm. Found inside – Page 1745... Massachusetts coastal storm—1695 Massachusetts hurricane—1682 Micronesia ... of Columbia Mental Health Program Assistance Act of 1991—1372 Domestic ... Found inside – Page 570An acceleration in the forward motion of hurricanes as they move up the ... over eastern Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts on August 19 , 1991 . 1800 UTC (2:00 p.m. EDT) - Tropical Depression Four attained its peak intensity with winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1009 mbar (hPa; 29.8 inHg). The total without power was much less than for Hurricane Bob two months prior, and was fairly low due to little rainfall and the general lack of leaves on trees. The hurricane generated large swells along the East Coast of the United States,[83] causing minor beach erosion. Found inside – Page 223References Aguirre , B. ( 1991 ) . Evacuation in Cancun during Hurricane Gilbert . International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters , 9 , 31-45 . [32] The depression had only minor impacts in Mexico and Texas, other than rainfall. From late April to late November, there were 73 tropical waves that exited the west coast of Africa. In neighboring New Hampshire, coastal flooding affected several towns, destroying two homes. [12] On October 27, the Ocean Prediction Center noted that a "dangerous storm" would form within 36 hours, with its wording emphasizing the unusual nature of the storm. CMH Publication 70-30. Edited by Frank N. Schubert and TheresaL. Kraus. Discusses the United States Army's role in the Persian Gulf War from August 1990 to February 1991. But in the scheme of storms it really wasn’t a “big one.” Bringing the worst potential damaging winds and storm surge, major hurricanes category three or stronger have ripped through this part of the country. Facts about Hurricane Bob, Aug. 18-19, 1991 – Hurricane Bob was the second named storm and first hurricane of the 1991 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The remnants tracked to the northwest and later to the north before being absorbed by a frontal system. The storm was blamed for 18 … [84] Moving over warmer waters, the system transitioned into a subtropical cyclone before becoming a tropical storm. [72] By early on October 16, the center was becoming difficult to locate as Fabian moved through the Florida Straits. Found inside – Page 35Flood Damage Reduction Projects in Massachusetts Dams and Reservoirs Barre ... The New Bedford Hurricane Massachusetts 1991 35 Knightville Dam and Westfield ... Two people play in a flooded Water Street in downtown Woods Hole, Mass., during Hurricane Bob on Aug. 19, 1991. [34] It produced an area of organized convection, and the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Bob roughly 18 hours after forming. 1800 UTC (2:00 p.m. EDT) - Tropical Depression Claudette transitioned into an extratropical storm. Found inside – Page 1071991 aftermath of Hurricane Bob along thc Massachusetts coast . In areas along the Massachusetts coast where the most extensive damage was noted by this ... Strong tropical storm force winds blew across the remainder of the region, with many areas receiving gusts to hurricane force east of the Connecticut River. 1800 UTC (2:00 p.m. EDT) - Tropical Depression Danny dissipated. The most recent Rockport, MA hurricane was Andrea in 2013. HURRICANE BOB - August 19, 1991. 0600 UTC (2:00 a.m. EDT) - Tropical Storm Erika transitioned into an extratropical storm in the vicinity of the Azores. 0000 UTC (8:00 p.m. EDT) - Tropical Depression Nine formed a few hundred miles west of, 1200 UTC (8:00 a.m. EDT) - Tropical Depression Nine strengthened into, 2100 UTC (5:00 p.m. EDT) - Tropical Storm Fabian made landfall on, 0000 UTC (8:00 p.m. EDT October 15) - Tropical Storm Fabian made landfall on, 0834 UTC (4:34 a.m. EDT) - Tropical Storm Fabian attained its peak intensity with winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1002 mbar (hPa; 29.59 inHg) while centered in the, 1800 UTC (2:00 p.m. EDT) - Tropical Storm Fabian transitioned into an extratropical storm near, 1200 UTC (8:00 a.m. EDT) - Tropical Depression Ten formed about midway between. This became the highest recorded wave height on the Scotian Shelf, which is the oceanic shelf off the coast of Nova Scotia. [29] Moving over cooler waters and interacting with the frontal zone, the circulation became broad as the thunderstorms diminished. [1] Over a three-day period, the storm lashed the northeastern United States with high waves,[5] causing damage to beachfront properties from North Carolina to Maine. 0600 UTC (2:00 a.m. EDT) - Hurricane Bob strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane. [10], Around the same time as the previous system dissipated, another tropical wave moved off the coast of Africa on August 26. This Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report (IPCC-SREX) explores the challenge of understanding and managing the risks of climate extremes to advance climate change adaptation. This monograph is a preliminary accounting of the role of the U.S. Marine Corps' senior command in the Persian Gulf conflict from 8 August 1990 to 16 April 1991. It was the least active in four years due to higher than usual wind shear across the Atlantic Ocean. High waves swept a person to their death in both Rhode Island and Puerto Rico, and another person was blown off a bridge in New York. A classic by Edward Rowe Snow, first published in 1943 and updated in 1944 and again in 1946, Storms and Shipwrecks of New England relates what William P. Quinn calls ""stories of stormy adventure. This is the same list used for the 1985 season, with the exception of the names Erika and Grace, which replaced the names Elena and Gloria after the 1985 season, and were used for the first time in 1991. When Hurricane Bob hit Massachusetts back in 1991, it caused widespread damage, with some people losing power for as many as eight days. 1800 UTC (2:00 p.m. EDT) - A subtropical depression formed to the south of. The waves swept a person off a large rock to his death. On November 1, while the storm was moving in a counter-clockwise loop, a tropical cyclone had been identified at the center of the larger low. 0000 UTC (8:00 p.m. EDT November 2) - The tropical depression dissipated shortly after emerging into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. [42] In neighboring Connecticut, strong winds downed trees across the region, with damage heaviest in the southeastern portion near the coast. A person looks out over Great Harbor in Woods Hole, Mass., on Aug. 19, 1991, during Hurricane Bob. [57] By September 10, Claudette weakened to tropical storm status as it accelerated eastward. [30] Late on July 3, a buoy reported sustained winds of 38 mph (61 km/h) over a period of eight and a half minutes. [14] The warnings and lead times in the region were described as "very good".
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