tropical storm tropical storm second named storm atlantic hurricane season formed southwestern periphery weather north bahamas july storm moved little gradually strengthened response favorable upper level conditions reaching peak sustained winds mph steering currents area subsequently better established turned northeast encounter substantial increase vertical wind shear despite shear storm maintained defined wind circulation days intermittent bursts thunderstorms near center july devoid strong thunderstorm activity hours prompting national_hurricane_center public advisories located miles north bermuda remained open atlantic existence effects land limited moving little storm produced weather widespread north central bahamas eastern coast florida generated rough seas coastlines injuring number people stayed offshore storm enhanced tropical moisture bermuda causing beneficial rainfall dry areas meteorological history mid july broad upper trough dropped southward northwest atlantic supporting cold extended westward bermuda inland georgia produced large area light showers north westernmost component remaining quasi stationary northeastern florida july surface low developed decaying boundary coast generating area sporadic convection north bahamas wind circulation initially absent surface pressures relatively high low later better organized shear conditions utc july national_hurricane_center nhc declared tropical depression reconnaissance confirmed presence closed circulation center northwest strengthened tropical storm hours later owing quick increase winds deep central convection situated weakness subtropical ridge drifted slowly southward initial stages existence traces dry air approached west cyclone continued strengthen prominent bands deep thunderstorms eastern satellite images displayed disorganized eye like feature july suggesting sharp increase strength additional reconnaissance flight cyclone found peak surface winds mph hurricane strength following peak began accelerate northeast response building high pressure area fluctuated little intensity hours combination high wind shear lack tropical moisture development july circulation center exposed devoid deep convection storm weakened mph winds moving increasingly hostile environment despite unfavorable conditions retained intensity couple days briefly slowed distinct low level circulation patches persistent thunderstorms southwestern quadrant early july heavily cyclone began deepening southwesterly wind flow day continued deteriorate organization brief decline upper winds allowed intermittent bursts convection south exposed center eventually weakened tropical depression cool ocean temperatures early july lacking significant convection increasing forward speed forecasters nhc noted remained tropical cyclone refusing dissipate despite experiencing hostile wind shear conditions ship data indications prevailing strong winds utc circulation ill defined prompting nhc tropical system north bermuda hours remnant low continued northeastward atlantic dissipated june preparations impact bahamas formation depression government bahamas issued tropical storm watch northwestern islands nation upgraded tropical storm warning july storm showed signs intensification south severe weather warning effect authorities urged small craft operators secure vessels warnings discontinued later day turned away territory initially moved little brought prolonged overcast conditions northern bahamas activity estimated precipitation fell weekend july addition weather station island reported gale force mph height storm rain led cancellation local baseball match outer rainbands spawned touched eastern accompanied lightning strikes locals considered storm impact generally positive rains aided mild drought conditions nation united_states bermuda coast florida storm generated rough sea conditions waves high surf lightly injured swimmers strong rip currents swept dozens people sea remained unharmed quickly rescued additionally waves washed ashore people near coastal beaches scattered funnel clouds reported overseas phenomena dissipated soon affecting land onshore effects minimal weak morning showers breezy winds briefly brushed storm lifted area drew large mass dry air limiting chances needed rain subdue large swamp light showers precursor bermuda prior tropical development hour precipitation totals recorded territory moisture brought storm enhanced rainfall ended months dry conditions bermuda precipitation fell july additional recorded day rains proved beneficial minor flooding affected local businesses poor drainage areas
Tropical Storm Bret (2011)