tropical depression atlantic tropical cyclone lasted hours remnants persisted week precursor non tropical trough east florida august developed southeastern gulf_of_mexico fifth depression atlantic hurricane season system tropical cyclone following day remnant circulation later moved louisiana mississippi producing heavy rainfall causing flooding florida coast system produced heavy waves contributed deaths moving inland remnants depression reached central alabama turning southward system nearly redeveloped tropical cyclone august reached gulf_of_mexico disorganized turned northward mississippi depression twice caused delay work building relief combat horizon oil spill meteorological history origins depression dissipating cold extended northeast gulf_of_mexico florida august connected weak non tropical low pressure area located miles east southeast jacksonville florida system disorganized convection thunderstorms moved generally southwestward drifting conditions initially unfavorable development strong upper level wind shear land interaction late august low reached southeastern gulf_of_mexico national_hurricane_center nhc noted medium chance tropical subtropical development anticipated decrease wind shear convection gradually increased better organized hurricane hunters flight late august confirmed development tropical depression miles west florida classified tropical cyclone tropical depression broad circulation organized deep convection located warm water temperatures upper level environment significant intensification easterly wind shear forecast nhc anticipated depression strengthening mph making landfall louisiana influence mid level ridge north depression forecast track generally northwestward early august convection diminished significantly dry air vertical wind shear nearby upper level low circulation difficult locate conditions favored redevelopment thunderstorm activity tropical cyclone prediction model forecast significant intensification minimum pressure mbar models forecast depression reach hurricane status making landfall continued northwest circulation remained broad disorganized convection remained minimal late august hurricane hunters flight reported depression longer tropical cyclone post analysis nhc determined depression tropical cyclone hours redevelopment anticipated remnants moved ashore louisiana august time circulation better defined small circular area convection observed radar approaching new_orleans supported anticyclone georgia system moved slowly turning northeastward tracking inland southern mississippi august late august remnants reached central alabama began southward ridge north day reached florida panhandle low reached open waters nhc assessed chance redevelopment favorable conditions early august low reached gulf_of_mexico hurricane hunters flight reported weak circulation convection disorganized upper level conditions remained marginally favorable nhc noted small increase organization result formation tropical depression early august remnants system dissipated preparations impact prior tropical cyclone system dropped locally heavy rainfall portions southern florida international airport recorded inches august record date system spawned weak tornado near downed trees damaged house high tides system affected sea turtle nests transported safer location gulf_of_mexico developing system threatened area affected horizon oil spill prompted stop operations temporarily constructing relief event occurred week later depression threatening issuing advisory nhc issued tropical storm warning florida louisiana including new_orleans louisiana governor issued state emergency threat depression remnants depression produced rough surf coast florida man hospitalized elderly people died swept away rip currents deaths believed fatigue induced heart attacks drowning final advisory depression nhc noted potential system produce heavy rainfall southern united_states accordingly local national_weather_service offices issued flood watches louisiana parishes mississippi counties depression moved region dropped heavy rainfall new_orleans area flooding streets entering apartment complex rainfall system extended far inland atlanta georgia thunderstorms damaged houses remnants moved southward gulf_of_mexico associated thunderstorms struck mobile alabama produced heavy rainfall estimated rainfall flooded streets damaged city water line customers left power remnants affected mississippi second time system dropped heavy rainfall resulted flash flooding near system caused million damage washed bridge entered buildings system approached louisiana second time local issued coastal flood watch flash flood watch sixteen hours intense rainfall occurred parish flooding buildings lightning killed cows destroyed house damage estimated inland remnants interacted stationary cold central tennessee causing million damage heavy rainfall affected bridges roads properties
Tropical Depression Five (2010)