tropical storm tropical storm short lived tropical cyclone briefly affected parts baja california sur rapidly water developing tropical wave traversed atlantic_ocean september classified tropical depression october miles south baja california peninsula system quickly intensified tropical storm tracked general northward direction october attained peak intensity winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg following day increasing wind shear unfavorable conditions caused storm rapidly weaken morning october degenerated non convective remnant low pressure area near southern coastline baja california sur remnants storm persisted october time dissipated open waters center impact land outer bands caused significant rainfall portions western mexico rain fell leading significant flooding left people homeless mexican states received similar impact overall effects minor resulted loss life meteorological history tropical storm originated tropical wave moved west coast africa september days later tropical depression developed wave depression tracked northwestward wave continued steady westward track october system crossed central_america entered eastern pacific_ocean gradual development took place following days widespread scattered convection consolidating developing area low pressure october defined circulation formed national_hurricane_center nhc estimated developed tropical depression roughly south southeast southern tip baja california sur hours later system strengthened tropical storm named low level circulation embedded deep convection intensification anticipated tracked north northwest region low moderate wind shear steering currents strong ridge high pressure east trough located northwest warm sea surface temperatures relatively stable air prevented substantial intensification late morning october overall extent cloud cover increased center defined described sloppy nhc later day attained peak intensity moderately strong tropical storm winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg storm maintained intensity hours central dense overcast remained intact despite increasing wind shear nhc stated chance storm hurricane hours based factors average forecast intensity errors place combination moderate wind shear stable environment caused rapidly weaken october storm outflow weak directions convection diminished later day convective developed ceased occur storm neared south tip baja california sur early october degenerated remnant low pressure area bypassing tropical depression status roughly south baja california peninsula remnant low turned westward tracked open waters dissipating october preparations impact hours classified tropical storm october national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm watch areas baja california sur following day watch upgraded tropical storm warning areas storm rapid decay october allowed watches warnings discontinued officials threatened region began preparing closing schools opening shelters october prepared evacuate residents low lying area necessary resorts hotels cancelled outdoor activities brought loose objects indoors city placed state emergency flooding rains forecast impact area ports region shut rough seas storm quick deterioration led significantly impact anticipated high waves affected coastlines baja california sur parts recorded heavy rainfall peaking subsequent flooding reported municipalities state resulting evacuation people officials closed elementary schools affected area anticipation flood waters southern rainfall led widespread flooding officials reported people sought refuge shelters additionally relief agencies supplied people food storm total hectares acres agricultural land inundated flood waters roughly people left homeless wake storm
Tropical Storm Patricia (2009)