hurricane florence north_atlantic hurricane produce hurricane force winds island bermuda hurricane september seventh tropical storm second hurricane atlantic hurricane season florence developed tropical wave september unfavorable conditions system failed organize initially result storm grew unusually large size days florence encountered area lesser wind shear intensified hurricane september passed west bermuda northeastward september transitioned extratropical cyclone florence produced wind gusts mph bermuda caused power outages minor damage florence brought heavy rains newfoundland extratropical storm destroying house causing minor damage fatalities result hurricane meteorological history tropical wave moved coast africa august tracked slowly westward showed signs development days later august second tropical wave exited coast africa faster speed predecessor waves interacted september combined form large area disturbed weather convection increased system developed concentrated area convection conjunction defined low pressure area late september system maintained broad closed circulation convective organization classified tropical depression located midway africa tropical cyclone depression maintained multiple cloud common center banding features increased southwesterly wind shear lack defined circulation prevented initial strengthening dry air encountered depression developed slowly forecasters maintained considerable difficulty determining center circulation continued motion west northwest tracking southern periphery deep layer subtropical ridge north convection remained focused near outer periphery system overall organized continued steadily increase estimated depression intensified tropical storm florence september located miles east northeast attaining tropical storm status maximum sustained winds fluctuated days mph mph large size florence overall wind field reached diameter miles radius maximum winds reached miles september defined cloud evident thin rainbands developing southeast northwest result hurricane forecasters anticipated florence develop significantly attain major hurricane status convection gradually migrated closer center storm forecasters detect defined center circulation late september september convection developed west center time duration florence failed intensify wind field increased miles diameter led difficulties environment favored strengthening storm tracked area water temperatures light shear system maintained large low level cyclonic abundant convection early september storm consisted elongated cloud pattern tropical cyclone later day anticyclone developed florence storm began consolidate center western large cyclonic envelope began strengthen steadily turned northwest early september eye began developing round central dense overcast center shortly florence attained hurricane status located miles south bermuda turned north north northeast break subtropical ridge eyewall open north favorable conditions led forecasters predict florence passing near bermuda strong category hurricane inner core convection ragged looking satellite imagery based reports hurricane_hunters estimated hurricane attained peak winds mph late september subsequent erosion eyewall hurricane weakened september passed miles west bermuda winds mph overall cloud pattern slightly better organized florence briefly strengthened encountering increased upper level winds cooler waters dry air wrapping southern periphery cyclone eroded deep convection early september cloud shield displaced north center frontal like features began form continued lose tropical characteristics september florence transitioned extratropical cyclone miles south southwest newfoundland initially maintaining hurricane force winds extratropical remnant passed near turning east northeast september winds weakened gale force storm executed broad cyclonic half loop southwest iceland subsequent days turning west extratropical remnants florence absorbed east greenland developing extratropical cyclone south preparations government bermuda issued hurricane watch island september followed tropical storm warning september replaced hurricane warning september coinciding storm strengthening hurricane intensity government urged potentially impacted citizens preparations storm bought supplies local hardware stores residents installed storm boat owners moved safer locations emergency shelter prepared island prior arrival storm officials canceled bus ferry service closed schools government offices day impact closed impact hurricane florence produced strong swells dangerous surf conditions northern lesser antilles puerto_rico hispaniola bermuda later duration tight pressure gradient florence high pressure system southeastern canada produced strong winds rough waves east_coast united_states hurricane caused strong swells rough ocean conditions including rip currents bahamas atlantic canada south_carolina high waves produced severe beach erosion beaches passing short distance west produced strong winds island sustained winds peaked mph elevation feet gusts reached mph parish elevation feet winds knocked trees power lines leaving homes businesses electricity peak storm powerful winds damaged houses including destroying roofs blew windows island people injured flying glass required hospital care rainfall island reached inches bermuda international airport possible tornado southampton parish downed trees caused light property damage bermuda zoo died falling branches peak storm police officials advised citizens remain indoors away harm reports looting territory island storm damage totaled usd shortly storm passed began restoring power hours peak storm power restored homes businesses day storm remained electricity island storm damaged causeway island temporarily limiting traffic lane direction extratropical storm newfoundland florence produced powerful winds peaking mph moderate amounts rainfall inches flooding power outages reported isolated hurricane caused flight international airport trans canada ferry newfoundland eastern nova scotia strong winds destroyed house small newfoundland village residents agreed rebuild wrecked home family temporarily resided summer home family winds caused damage sides homes strong waves damaged roads boats
Hurricane Florence (2006)