modest tropical cyclone lightly impacted parts gulf_coast united_states mid september spawned upper level trough bahamas system crossed entered gulf_of_mexico gradually began strengthen disorganized storm entire duration plagued dry air lack deep thunderstorm activity ill defined center circulation managed peak high end tropical storm winds category hurricane strength tracking northwestward storm brushed southern louisiana september making landfall northeast galveston texas late day ashore quickly deteriorated central united_states southeastern oklahoma remnants closely resembled formidable tropical cyclone advance cyclone officials prompted residents vulnerable communities leave homes temporary storm shelters established effects generally light beneficial rains fell parts southern florida sections coastal louisiana experienced minimal gale force winds normal tides winds mph galveston estimated near mph caused scattered power outages minor tree damage heavy rainfall totaling triggered street flooding delayed local rice harvest damaged hay cut storm significant precipitation gusty winds accompanied system northern texas oklahoma overall storm left fatalities widespread property damage path meteorological history developing tropical depression near nassau bahamas september origins persistent upper level trough area nascent depression tracked slowly west southwest intensification ultimately passing north florida entered gulf_of_mexico open waters gulf system accelerated west northwest southern periphery large ridge high pressure north reconnaissance aircraft data storm suggested depression strengthened tropical storm midday september official atlantic tropical cyclone database known indicates disturbance attained tropical storm status utc september despite continued gradual intensification remained disorganized approached northern gulf_coast forward speeds mph storm center came range weather radar site new_orleans louisiana resulting close observation storm progress suffered restricted outflow circulation marked appearance centers near september distinct center apparently formed west northwest storm initial core reportedly dissipated operationally forecasters national_hurricane_center believed surge southerly transported significant atmospheric away old center low pressure allowing new surface based circulation form special hour advisory issued identify storm new location post season analysis determined cyclone nature technical problems time observation center relocation proven result official storm path reflect significant moved nearly parallel southern coast louisiana began signs improved structure reached peak intensity high end tropical storm winds mph utc september located south dry continental air north likely prevented reaching category hurricane strength strong tropical storm lacked deep convection typical mature tropical cyclones shortly peaking moved ashore texas northeast galveston evening hours september local time storm rapidly deteriorated land slowed forward speed curving northwest passed near houston weakened tropical depression diminishing system turned northward north central texas late september entered southeastern oklahoma september officially dissipated utc september remnants retained structure similar healthy tropical cyclone depicted radar imagery norman distinct rainbands noticeable eye feature passed southeast norman aircraft flew area collect data unique storm notably found system warm core compared environment day september remnants continued weaken surface low east northeast oklahoma arkansas fully dissipating september preparations impact neared coast gale warnings effect louisiana galveston hurricane watch extended port connor texas small craft advisories posted light vessels remain port coastal advisories discontinued early hours september residents path storm generally evacuated timely manner fled storm louisiana half residents low lying southern parish left mandatory evacuation ordered farther west evacuation routes texas rendered days storm bridge damaged maritime accident remaining highway considered susceptible coastal flooding officials quickly worked evacuate people pass storm approach converted public schools temporary storm shelters shelters set houston louisiana generally went unused post offices port transferred money orders class parcels postage stamps office safety precaution crossing september depression dropped modest beneficial rainfall generally totaling southern florida peninsula highest tides associated ran normal cameron louisiana rainfall louisiana light peaking areas closest storm path coastal locations experienced gusty winds occasionally blowing gale force recorded northeasterly gusts mph evening september winds impact quality sugar cane crops extreme southern areas state flooding property damage reported crossed coast accompanied rainfall gusty winds heightened tides near landfall reportedly distinct wind rain coinciding storm poorly defined eye weather observers humble estimated gusts mph east southwest respectively galveston endured sustained winds mph gusts high mph storm uprooted newly planted palm trees city tree struck parked car isolated power outages affected parts area including east galveston electrical hit lightning brought numerous tree limbs damaged utility lines north storm damaged trees shrubs winds mph houston heavy rains accumulating triggered minor urban flooding downtown galveston moderate heavy rainfall affected broad area storm path reports precipitation resulted instances flooding proved beneficial helped relieve dry conditions eastern texas rice hay crops sustained minor damage harvest delayed week coast storm tides peaked normal reports weakening storm proceeded inland continued drop heavy rainfall rain fell northern texas southeastern oklahoma remnants produced rainfall rates hour contributing totals relatively strong winds peaking mph occurred near remnant center circulation system continued generate showers thunderstorms central producing inch greater rainfall totals northern arkansas
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