hurricane hurricane destructive tropical cyclone strike canadian island newfoundland record originated broad area low pressure moved west coast africa september tracking slowly westward developed tropical depression september strengthened tropical storm shortly higher wind shear temporarily halted intensification following days september explosive intensification took place reached category status saffir simpson hurricane wind scale time begun prolonged turn western periphery subtropical ridge peaking winds mph cyclone began enter area unfavorable continued strengthening gradually weakened bermuda minimal hurricane september turning northeastward system began extratropical transition completed shortly striking southern newfoundland remnants later absorbed extratropical cyclone september open ocean large swells produced hurricane caused deaths people caribbean united_states passing west bermuda minimal hurricane damage limited primarily trees power lines roughly residences having lost electricity total losses territory usd newfoundland damage wrought extreme claimed worst seen areas large stretches roadways completely washed severe flooding including portion approximately communities region person killed damage costs amounted record million storm wake military personnel deployed assist recovery efforts aid distribution meteorological history hurricane identified broad area low pressure accompanying tropical wave western africa early september tracking nearly west system emerged september gradual development took place convection thunderstorm activity consolidated center utc september low deemed sufficiently organized classified tropical depression situated roughly southeast attaining gale force winds hours later depression intensified tropical storm subsequently named national_hurricane_center nhc development quickly ceased named nearby disturbance produced moderate wind shear storm displacing convection center embedded monsoon trough eastern atlantic system maintained slow westward track weakened tropical depression september intensification resumed following day shear dominant steering factor shifted mid ridge north remain remainder cyclone existence contrary earlier movement storm forward motion markedly increased following development intermittent eye feature steady convection center strengthened hurricane utc september classified hurricane underwent explosive intensification following hours time satellite observations indicated storm winds increased mph mph barometric pressure decreased mbar hpa inhg near end phase forecasters nhc predicted attain category status highest classification saffir simpson hurricane wind scale symmetrical wide eye deep convection spiral banding maintained category intensity nearly days minor fluctuations took place period multiple eyewall replacement cycles occurred cycles hurricane estimated reached peak strength utc september winds mph estimated pressure mbar hpa inhg time began northwestward track executed prolonged shaped curve atlantic_ocean passing roughly northeast leeward_islands september gradually weakened experienced increased wind shear dry air intrusion following days storm large tropical storm force winds covering area wide bias intensity forecasts nhc showed storm strike bermuda major hurricane weakening marked anticipated time center neared territory september winds decreased mph closest approach bermuda utc passing roughly west northwest north began undergo extratropical transition turned northeastward deep convection longer consistently center data hurricane_hunters continued support hurricane intensity accelerating leading edge trough storm intensified zone neared newfoundland interaction systems allowed hurricane strengthen despite moving decreasing sea surface temperatures utc september landfall near winds mph slightly higher hours earlier shortly storm completed transition extratropical cyclone fully embedded zone turning northwestward greenland remnants absorbed extratropical cyclone september preparations impact cape_verde leeward_islands forming near prompted issuance tropical storm watches southern islands september storm passed relatively close region minimal effects recorded cyclone tracked away cape_verde watches discontinued september miles leeward_islands produced large swells averaging height september large breaking waves higher prolonged period event resulted minor coastal flooding person drowned near beach resort overcome large swells similar conditions affected puerto_rico person drowned occasions flooded surf damage took place nearby haiti devastating earthquake january officials warned residents possible relocation tent cities safer areas orange alert declared country indicating heavy rains result flooding portions greater antilles affected large swells rip currents days approached bermuda united_states closest approach united_states brought land large circulation produced significant swells entire east_coast high surf advisories issued long_island new_york waves affected area rip currents florida pulled people sea later rescued person drowned north_carolina overwhelmed rough surf new_jersey coastline waves averaging dangerous rip currents reported bermuda long seen track bermuda finally placed hurricane watch september threat imminent later day watch upgraded warning hurricane force winds anticipated impact islands following hours remained place nearly days battered bermuda following passage hurricane winds advisory changed tropical storm warning early september discontinued later day government closed schools september anticipation evacuation plans place local high school converted shelter residents felt unsafe homes residents boarded structures order protect windows tourists island wanting escape storm left week arrival additionally british royal_navy vessel helicopter stationed offshore assist recovery efforts storm passed prior arrival fears enormous hurricane worse hurricane territory fears resulted forecasts national_hurricane_center indicated storm strike bermuda category hurricane following post storm analysis found forecast model consensus storm future intensity effects observed bermuda days relatively little rain fell highest winds proved significant factor sustained winds reached mph gusts peaked mph unofficial station additionally storm surge took place combined tides produce storm tide storm arrived island airport shut earlier originally planned threat tornadoes initial fears left relatively little damage bermuda significant impact downed trees cut power residents emergency rescues storm injuries took place causeway bridge connecting george islands main island bermuda sustained minor damage leaving lane closed days waves battered coast breaking ships rocks officials bermuda stated biggest loss tourism revenue following mass exodus prior hurricane arrival islands damage storm canada september roughly day prior arrival atlantic_canada issued tropical storm watches warnings southern newfoundland french territory following day issued hurricane watch eastern northern coasts sustained hurricane force winds recorded parts island warnings issued stronger expected intensification storm transitioned extratropical cyclone early september advisories discontinued moved away region response storm arrival schools closed flights delayed canceled international airport offshore oil rig personnel evacuated near coast newfoundland september comparison hurricane earl weeks earlier substantially media attention given attributed possibility going sea combination stationary significant moisture hurricane resulted unprecedented rainfall parts eastern newfoundland leading widespread flooding estimated fallen september confirmed rain fell ranking tropical cyclone canadian history widespread nature heavy rains ranked storm year event similar rainfall winds eastern newfoundland exacerbated interaction near center tracked sustained winds mph gusts mph battered area records sustained winds gusts broken noted year event powerful winter storms taken account coast produced storm tide additionally offshore waves reached immense heights measured reported wave data subject analysis verify significant impacts attributed torrential rains led excessive runoff flash flooding rivers rose record levels roads washed entire bridges homes portions roads destroyed instances flood waters higher entire homes response widespread floods warned residents power afternoon september turn main electrical panel water enters basement evacuated boat storm rising water roads small town portions evacuated similar circumstances state emergency declared town water sewage lines broke flooding downed power lines sparked fires storm firefighters injuries roughly communities temporarily isolated roads leading severely damaged washed overall damage roadways regarded minister emergency section severely eroded leaving large main population newfoundland rest island bridge left people cut rest island public infrastructure losses estimated excess million mainly attributed roadways man killed collapsed flooding swept sea addition flood damage hurricane force winds downed trees power lines large areas homes damaged varying degrees estimated residences left electricity region small coastal community bight sustained significant wind damage entire fishing sheds air east_coast hiking trail estimated trees downed losses hurricane placed million ranking cyclone newfoundland history aftermath wake state emergency declared communities newfoundland mayor towns affected remarked seen violent storm families involved storm induced destruction relocated evacuation shelters electricity gradually restored residents days hurricane passage regain power light widespread damage personnel canadian military brought recovery efforts military operation known operation duration emergency phase immediate aftermath initial deployment soldiers vehicles arrived september new_brunswick arrived newfoundland ships fleet helicopters called distribution emergency aid military set temporary bridges long term plans reconstruction operation enabled partial repairs buildings simultaneously emergency personnel surveyed roughly roads newfoundland september government officials stated months cleanup efforts finish days storm towns isolated progress temporary road reconstruction slowly allocation military aid continued october number scene personnel began decrease days earlier roughly month storm benefit concert held concert raised storm relief night late october government newfoundland allocated funds workers lost jobs fish processing plants damaged union leaders claimed assistance insufficient accounted work hours following year discussions plant parent company decided permanently shut operations december numerous insurance claims reaching million early november following hurricane landfall course recovery phase complaints including concerns lodged church ministers relief funds victims storm distributed fast overall process taking long roughly months hurricane work permanent reconstruction roadways began areas january received million worth donations residents affected hurricane roughly half distributed point additional pledged donors june federal document detailing actions province officials released public outcry residents affected storm main complaint raised related delay accepting federal aid despite severity damage email sent september nation emergency relayed local emergency services reported worst disaster deal stated requests federal aid nearly year passage weather spotted near north scotland september early october newfoundland struck tropical cyclone hurricane weaker storm caused damage expected destroyed infrastructure repaired wake mayor criticized government officials increasing size repairs especially account flooding retirement extensive damage newfoundland retired spring request atlantic hurricane canada report stated storm parallel island history second time requested hurricane retired hurricane juan hurricane considered probable future cyclones region having illustrated residents immune hurricanes impacts replaced
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