User:DachshundLover82/sandbox/Tropical Storm Gabrielle (2013)
Appearance
Tropical storm (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Formed | September 4, 2013 |
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Dissipated | September 13, 2013 |
Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 65 mph (100 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 1003 mbar (hPa); 29.62 inHg |
Fatalities | None reported |
Damage | $20,000 (2013 USD) |
Areas affected | Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Bermuda, Atlantic Canada |
Part of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season |
Meteorological history
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[edit]Preparations and impact
[edit]Caribbean islands
[edit]Upon formation, a Tropical Storm Warning was issued for the entire island of Puerto Rico. As well as for the Dominican Republic from Cape Engaño to Cabo Francés Viejo, late on September 4.[1] Although, the warnings were later cancelled at 15:00 UTC on September 5.[2] As a precautionary measure, Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla shut down all schools and government buildings, with the threat of Gabrielle.[3]
Tropical Storm Gabrielle produced heavy rainfall over Puerto Rico.[4]
Bermuda
[edit]See also
[edit]- Tropical cyclones in 2013
- Hurricane Rafael (2012) — affected similar areas
References
[edit]- ^ Eric Blake (September 4, 2013). "Tropical Depression Seven Forecast/Advisory Number 1". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ Jack Beven (September 5, 2013). "Tropical Depression Gabrielle Forecast/Advisory Number 4". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "Tropical Storm Gabrielle weakens to depression over Puerto Rico". Reuters. September 4, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ Alastair Jamieson (September 5, 2013). "Tropical Storm Gabrielle lashes Puerto Rico with heavy rains". NBC News. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
External links
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