Timeline of the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season

A map of the Atlantic Ocean depicting the tracks of 21 tropical cyclones.
Track map of all Atlantic tropical cyclones in 2010

The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active Atlantic hurricane seasons since records began in 1851 in which nineteen named storms formed.[1][nb 1] The season officially began on June 1 (with Hurricane Alex, the first hurricane of the season forming on June 15) and ended on November 30, dates that conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones develop in the Atlantic basin.[3] The season's final storm, Hurricane Tomas, dissipated on November 7.

The season produced twenty-one tropical cyclones, of which nineteen strengthened into tropical storms; twelve became hurricanes, and five further intensified into major hurricanes.[nb 2] The two most significant storms of the season, in terms of damage and loss of life, were hurricanes Igor and Tomas. Igor was one of the largest storms by gale diameter on record, and one that attained maximum sustained winds of 155 mph (250 km/h) before striking Newfoundland as a much weaker storm several days later. Tomas was a late-season tropical cyclone that rapidly intensified to reach maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (160 km/h) as it entered the eastern Caribbean Sea. Though the system did not make landfall, it severely affected the Greater Antilles, and impacted the southeastern Bahamas as a tropical storm before quickly moving into the open Atlantic.

This timeline includes information that was not operationally released, meaning that data from post-storm reviews by the National Hurricane Center, such as a storm that was not operationally warned upon, has been included. This timeline documents tropical cyclone formations, strengthening, weakening, landfalls, extratropical transitions, and dissipations during the season.

Timeline of events

Hurricane Tomas Hurricane Shary (2010) Hurricane Richard (2010) Hurricane Paula (2010) Hurricane Otto (2010) Tropical Storm Nicole (2010) Tropical Storm Matthew (2010) Hurricane Karl (2010) Hurricane Julia (2010) Hurricane Igor Tropical Storm Hermine (2010) Hurricane Earl (2010) Hurricane Danielle (2010) Tropical Depression Five (2010) Tropical Storm Colin (2010) Tropical Storm Bonnie (2010) Tropical Depression Two (2010) Hurricane Alex (2010) Saffir–Simpson hurricane scale

June

June 1
June 25
Satellite imagery of a mature hurricane progressing west-northwest towards the coastline of Mexico.
Hurricane Alex as a Category 1 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico
June 26
June 27
June 30

July

July 1
July 2
July 8
July 9
A map depicting rainfall totals produced across the Southern United States from a weak tropical storm.
Rainfall totals from Tropical Storm Bonnie across the Southeastern United States
July 22
July 23
July 25

August

A satellite imagery depicting a disorganized mass of clouds across the central Atlantic.
Tropical Storm Colin near its initial peak intensity
August 2
August 3
August 5
August 8
August 10
August 11
A satellite image depicting a mature hurricane with a well-defined eye far away from landmasses.
Hurricane Danielle as a Category 4 hurricane
August 21
August 22
August 23
August 25
August 26
August 27
An image depicting the track of a powerful Atlantic hurricane.
Storm path of Hurricane Earl
August 28
August 29
August 30
August 31
A satellite image depicting the remnants of a previous tropical cyclone.
The remnants of Gaston on September 4

September

September 1
September 2
September 3
September 4
A satellite image depicting a well-developed tropical cyclone moving across Mexico and Texas.
Tropical Storm Hermine shortly after landfall on September 7
September 5
September 6
September 7
September 8
September 9
September 10
A satellite image depicting a mature hurricane with a well-developed eye and astounding spiral banding.
Hurricane Igor near peak intensity on September 13
September 12
September 14
September 15
An image depicting rainfall totals across Mexico.
Rainfall totals from Hurricane Karl across Mexico
September 16
September 17
A satellite image depicting a small tropical cyclone in the eastern Atlantic Ocean.
Hurricane Lisa on September 24
September 18
September 20
September 21
September 22
A satellite image depicting a well-developed tropical cyclone prior to striking Central America.
Tropical Storm Matthew near landfall
September 23
September 24
September 25
September 26
An image depicting the storm track of a short-lived tropical cyclone.
Storm path of Tropical Storm Nicole
September 28
September 29

October

October 6
A satellite image showing a minimal hurricane in the central Atlantic.
Hurricane Otto on October 8
October 7
October 8
October 9
October 10
October 11
October 12
October 13
October 14
October 15
A satellite image revealing a well-developed hurricane hours before landfall.
Hurricane Richard prior to landfall
October 20
October 21
October 24
October 25
October 26
A satellite image depicting a hurricane prior to becoming absorbed by a frontal boundary on October 31.
Hurricane Shary on October 31
October 28
October 29
October 30
October 31

November

A satellite image of a well-developed tropical cyclone entering the Caribbean Sea.
Tomas shortly after intensifying into a Category 1 hurricane
November 1
November 3
November 5
November 6
November 7
November 8
November 30

See also

Notes

  1. An average season, as defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has twelve tropical storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes.[2]
  2. A major hurricane is a storm that ranks as Category 3 or higher on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane scale.[4]
  3. The figures for maximum sustained winds and position estimates are rounded to the nearest 5 units (knots, miles, or kilometers), following the convention used in the National Hurricane Center's operational products for each storm.[5] All other units are rounded to the nearest digit.

References

  1. "Extremely Active Atlantic Hurricane Season was a 'Gentle Giant' for U.S.". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. November 29, 2010. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
  2. Climate Prediction Center Internet Team (August 4, 2011). "Background Information: The North Atlantic Hurricane Season". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Climate Prediction Center. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 Chris Landsea; Neal Dorst (ed.) (June 2, 2011). "G: Tropical Cyclone Climatology". Hurricane Research Division: Frequently Asked Questions. Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. G1) When is hurricane season ?. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  4. Chris Landsea; Neal Dorst (ed.) (June 2, 2011). "A: Basic Definitions". Hurricane Research Division: Frequently Asked Questions. Atlantic Oceanic and Meteorology Laboratory. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A3) What is a super-typhoon? What is a major hurricane ? What is an intense hurricane ?. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  5. 2010 Tropical Cyclone Advisory Archive. National Hurricane Center (Archive). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. February 7, 2009. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Richard J. Pasch (December 15, 2010). Hurricane Alex Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 2, 5. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  7. 1 2 3 John L. Beven II (October 21, 2010). Tropical Depression Two Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 2. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Stacy R. Stewart (December 28, 2010). Tropical Storm Bonnie Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 2, 5. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Daniel P. Brown (October 4, 2010). Tropical Storm Colin Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 2, 4. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  10. 1 2 3 Michael J. Brennan (November 4, 2010). Tropical Depression Five Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 3. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Todd B. Kimberlain (December 15, 2010). Hurricane Danielle Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 2, 5, 6. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 John P. Cangialosi (January 13, 2011). Hurricane Earl Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 2, 6, 7. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Robbie Berg (October 18, 2010). Tropical Storm Fiona Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 2, 4. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  14. 1 2 3 4 Eric S. Blake (November 18, 2010). Tropical Storm Gaston Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 3. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 Lixion A. Avila (November 22, 2010). Tropical Storm Hermine Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 4. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Richard J. Pasch; Todd B. Kimberlain (February 15, 2011). Hurricane Igor Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 2, 6, 7. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  17. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 John L. Beven II; Christopher W. Landsea (December 9, 2010). Hurricane Julia Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 2, 5, 6. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Stacy R. Stewart (January 31, 2011). Hurricane Karl Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 2, 6. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  19. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Daniel P. Brown (November 15, 2010). Hurricane Lisa Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 4. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  20. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Michael J. Brennan (December 30, 2010). Tropical Storm Matthew Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 2, 5. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  21. 1 2 3 Eric S. Blake (January 31, 2011). Tropical Storm Nicole Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 4. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  22. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 John P. Cangialosi (November 17, 2010). Hurricane Otto Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 2, 4. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  23. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Robbie Berg (December 20, 2010). Hurricane Paula Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 2, 5. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  24. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Todd B. Kimberlain (December 20, 2010). Hurricane Richard Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 2, 5. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  25. 1 2 3 4 5 Lixion A. Avila (January 3, 2011). Hurricane Shary Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 4. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  26. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Richard J. Pasch; Todd B. Kimberlain (March 7, 2011). Hurricane Tomas Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 1, 2, 5, 6. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
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