tropical storm earl tropical storm earl caused minor damage windward_islands mid august sixth tropical cyclone named storm annual hurricane season earl developed august tropical wave centered east lesser antilles depression gradually organized tracked west northwestward upgraded tropical storm earl roughly day genesis system approached windward_islands continued slowly strengthen peaking mph tropical storm early august system unexpectedly degenerated tropical wave afternoon likely fast forward motion remnants earl continued caribbean_sea eventually developed hurricane frank eastern pacific_ocean august gusty winds damaged roofs knocked trees electrical poles additionally nursing home island evacuated significant structural damage houses lost roofs moderate crop damage reported island downed trees power lines left island electricity overall earl responsible fatality nineteen missing unknown damage meteorological history formation tropical storm earl attributed low latitude vigorous tropical wave emerged western coast africa august disturbance moved west satellite imagery revealed better structure improved banding features fair upper level outflow leading formation utc august situated roughly east lesser antilles depression progressed rapidly west northwest following day embedded influence deep easterly flow southern periphery subtropical ridge cyclone north combination improved banding features satellite intensity estimates afternoon august led subsequent upgrade system tropical storm earl time cyclone situated east barbados environment characterized low wind shear high atmospheric humidity warm sea surface temperatures earl intensified reaching peak intensity mph utc august initial forecasts national_hurricane_center depicted gradual intensification powerful hurricane system entered central caribbean_sea forecasts lowered later advisories despite impressive satellite presentation associated earl passed southern leeward_islands hurricane hunter flight reported system longer low level circulation late august result nhc discontinued advisories system declared open tropical wave entirely sure suspected fast motion cyclone attributed dissipation remnant wave eventually entered eastern pacific_ocean developing hurricane frank august preparations impact aftermath following development tropical storm earl tropical storm watches issued barbados watch modified tropical storm warning august utc addition islands trinidad tropical storm warning barbados changed tropical storm watch following day utc tropical cyclone watches warnings discontinued utc preparation storm people evacuated low lying areas schools set shelters boarded windows airports temporarily shut leeward_islands initial forecasts predicted earl strengthen considerably hurricane head florida caribbean_sea state impacted heavily earlier month local officials urged residents exercise caution panic large errors long range forecasts warnings eased system open tropical wave earl produced heavy rains strong winds caused moderate damage main island roofs blown homes partially damaged trees power poles knocked winds heavy rain associated tropical storm triggered mudslides island nearby homes roofs completely blown thirteen damaged flooding reported islands known damage resulted storm nursing home evacuated significant damage structure homes roofs blown banana crops sustained moderate damage numerous trees power lines downed island cutting power island highest surface sustained winds relation earl occurred morning august barbados winds reported mph person killed storm nineteen listed missing following storm requested assistance local crews worked quickly cover broken roofs repair structural damage national emergency relief organization sought assistance
Tropical Storm Earl (2004)