Systems 2010 Atlantic hurricane season

1 systems

1.1 hurricane alex
1.2 tropical depression two
1.3 tropical storm bonnie
1.4 tropical storm colin
1.5 tropical depression five
1.6 hurricane danielle
1.7 hurricane earl
1.8 tropical storm fiona
1.9 tropical storm gaston
1.10 tropical storm hermine
1.11 hurricane igor
1.12 hurricane julia
1.13 hurricane karl
1.14 hurricane lisa
1.15 tropical storm matthew
1.16 tropical storm nicole
1.17 hurricane otto
1.18 hurricane paula
1.19 hurricane richard
1.20 hurricane shary
1.21 hurricane tomas

systems
hurricane alex

a disturbance developed within intertropical convergence zone on june 17 , remained distinct on track west. area of low pressure developed in association system on northwestern caribbean on june 24 , further organized tropical depression 18:00 utc following day, supported data reconnaissance aircraft. steered west , west-northwest expansive ridge across bahamas , gulf of mexico, depression intensified tropical storm alex 06:00 utc on june 26 , attained initial peak winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) before moving ashore near belize city, belize several hours later. alex maintained tropical storm intensity crossed yucatan peninsula, , upon executing northward turn , second westward bend, began steadily intensify. cyclone intensified season s first hurricane @ 00:00 utc on june 30 , attained peak winds of 110 mph (175 km/h) made landfall near soto la marina, mexico, @ 02:00 utc on july 1. once inland, alex turned west-southwest , rapidly weakened on mountainous terrain of mexico. dissipated 06:00 utc on july 2.

the precursor disturbance alex flooded hundreds of homes , prompted evacuation of thousands of residents in dominican republic. damage crops , hundreds of structures occurred across central america. in southern mexico, torrential rainfall led numerous landslides , mudslides, while swollen rivers flooded many homes , roads collapsed. near track of alex in northern mexico, rainfall reached high 35.04 in (890 mm) in monterrey, 13-foot (4.0 m) waves affected coastline, hundreds of thousands of citizens lost power, , widespread infrastructure damaged or destroyed. although hurricane did not directly move ashore coastline of united states, spiral bands produced tropical storm-force sustained winds across southern reaches of texas, peaking @ 51 mph (82 km/h) in port isabel. heavy rainfall broke accumulation records, storm surge of @ least 3.5 ft (1.1 m) caused beach erosion, , embedded supercells produced 9 tornadoes (all rated ef0). along track, alex responsible 51 deaths (22 missing) , $1.89 billion in damage.

tropical depression two

a tropical wave emerged off western coast of africa on june 24, emerging gulf of mexico on july 7. area of low pressure became discernible, , data reconnaissance aircraft, system upgraded tropical depression 00:00 utc on july 8. depression failed organize appreciably tracked west west-northwest, moving ashore south padre island, texas winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) 14:00 utc day. depression degenerated remnant low 06:00 utc on july 9 , dissipated on northern mexico day later.

in advance of landfall, nhc issued tropical storm warning baffin bay, texas rio san fernando, mexico; canceled once storm failed intensify. servicio meteorológico nacional warned residents of gusty winds , heavy rainfall in excess of 4–8 in (100–200 mm) capable of producing localized flooding , mudslides. upon moving ashore, depression produced storm surge of 2–4 ft (0.6–1.2 m) along southern coastline of texas. rainfall accumulations peaked @ 5.16 in (131 mm) along guadalupe river, lesser amounts elsewhere, including across areas affected hurricane alex week prior.

tropical storm bonnie

a tropical wave emerged off western coast of africa on july 10. once north of greater antilles, convective growth , development of well-defined surface low led formation of tropical depression south of acklins island 06:00 utc on july 22. amid brief reprieve in strong upper-level winds, depression intensified tropical storm bonnie crossed ragged island around 23:15 utc day. later traversed andros island @ peak intensity, sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h), , weakened before moving ashore near elliott key, florida, winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) on july 23. bonnie weakened tropical depression crossed south florida, , persistent effects of strong wind shear prevented intensification in gulf of mexico. cyclone degenerated remnant low 00:00 utc on july 25 , later moved southeastern louisiana before dissipating later day.

the precursor disturbance bonnie produced rainfall 4 in (100 mm) in dominican republic, isolating towns due bridge collapses , prompting evacuation of thousands of residents. in nearby puerto rico, 1 person drowned in swollen river. upon designation, tropical storm watches , warnings issued along portions of florida coastline. approximately 14,000 florida customers lost power bonnie moved ashore. minimal tropical storm-force winds affected virginia key, storm surge of 0.92 ft (0.29 m) reported, , rainfall 3.25 in (82.6 mm) across miami-dade county caused urban flooding. despite degenerating remnant low, bonnie produced more substantial rainfall totals across louisiana , mississippi, officially peaking @ 5.75 in (146 mm) in tylertown. radar estimates of 8–9 in (203–229 mm) of rain prompted flash flooding washed out more 20 roads , bridges in washington parish, while 110 homes flooded in west baton rouge parish. remnant moisture combined cold front produce damaging severe thunderstorms across portions of southeast in late july.

tropical storm colin

the interaction of 2 tropical waves , upper-level trough led development of tropical depression on central atlantic 12:00 utc on august 2. depression steadily organized after formation, intensifying tropical storm colin 06:00 utc on august 3. abnormally strong ridge storm s north steered colin west-northwest; reaching forward speed 30 mph (50 km/h), system unable maintain closed circulation , instead degenerated trough 18:00 utc day. on coming days, trough decelerated , recurved north weakness in ridge while still producing tropical storm-force winds. satellite imagery showed reformation of well-defined circulation 12:00 utc on august 5, , system once again classified tropical storm colin. after attaining peak winds of 60 mph (95 km/h), approaching trough sheared cyclone , turned northeast. colin weakened tropical depression 00:00 utc on august 8 , degenerated trough second time twelve hours later; trough dissipated on august 9.

a tropical storm warning raised bermuda colin approached later discontinued weakened. average winds of 31 mph (50 km/h) observed across island, although peak winds fell shy of tropical storm intensity @ 37 mph (60 km/h). l.f. wade international airport received 0.16 in (4.06 mm) of rainfall. although colin steered clear of carolinas, swells storm prompted @ least 205 water rescues, , rip current off ocracoke led drowning of 1 man.

tropical depression five

a non-tropical area of low pressure, first noted on gulf stream on august 7, entered southeastern gulf of mexico , organized tropical depression 120 mi (190 km) west of fort myers, florida, 18:00 utc on august 10. newly formed cyclone moved west-northwest, nearby upper-level low imparted high wind shear , dry air entrainment, , depression degenerated remnant low twelve hours later without attaining tropical storm intensity. upon degeneration, low moved gulf coast of united states , conducted clockwise loop. emerged gulf of mexico again on august 16, disturbance regenerated tropical cyclone before making second landfall in mississippi next day. remnants dissipated on southeastern portion of state on august 18.

the depression produced waves 3 ft (0.9 m) around anna maria island, 2 people died of fatigue-related heart attacks after being caught in rip current. heavy rainfall in new orleans, louisiana , mobile, alabama areas—aided instability remnants of depression—flooded streets, inundating apartment complex in former city , cutting power 1,921 customers in latter city. forty homes , businesses flooded in avoyelles parish. rainfall accumulations peaked south of natchez, mississippi, 13.9 in (353 mm) documented.

hurricane danielle

the interaction of vigorous tropical wave , disturbance within intertropical convergence zone led formation of tropical depression 520 mi (835 km) west-southwest of cabo verde 18:00 utc on august 21. steered ridge north, depression steadily organized moved west-northwest, intensifying tropical storm danielle 06:00 utc on august 22 , attaining hurricane intensity following day. influenced moderate wind shear initially, danielle maintained status minimal hurricane several days. on august 26, however, more conducive environment led rapid intensification, , 18:00 utc next day, storm attained peak intensity category 4 hurricane winds of 130 mph (215 km/h). danielle began round western periphery of steering ridge after peak intensity, curving northeast began eyewall replacement cycle. inner core change, combined progressively cooler waters, resulted in system weakening tropical storm 18:00 utc on august 30 , degenerating remnant low 6 hours later. low became extratropical on august 31 maintained distinct until dissipating east-southeast of greenland on september 3.

a tropical storm watch issued bermuda on august 27 swiftly canceled next day danielle steered clear of island. swells powerful hurricane reached east coast of united states, leading rescues of 250 people in ocean city, maryland , additional 70 people off coast of central florida. body of man—whose death appeared have been drowning—was pulled waters of satellite beach, florida; second man went missing in ocean city, body never recovered , search called off. researchers examining wreckage of rms titanic forced seek refuge in st. john s, newfoundland; swells large 10 ft (3 m) impacted coastline of newfoundland.

hurricane earl

a vigorous tropical wave entered atlantic on august 23, developing tropical depression off western coast of africa 2 days later @ 06:00 utc. nascent depression steadily intensified moved west-northwest, becoming tropical storm earl 6 hours after formation , further strengthening hurricane 12:00 utc on august 29. weakness in steering ridge, created leading hurricane danielle, caused earl narrowly miss northern leeward islands strengthened category 4 hurricane on august 30. intensification temporarily stunted cyclone underwent eyewall replacement cycle, earl attained peak winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) 06:00 utc on september 2. increased shear , second replacement cycle caused hurricane rapidly weaken thereafter. weakened tropical storm 00:00 utc on september 4, , although system briefly re-attained hurricane intensity moved ashore near liverpool, nova scotia, earl transitioned extratropical cyclone twelve hours later. extratropical low merged system on labrador sea next day.

severe impacts earl in antigua , barbuda amounted ec $34 million ($12.6 million usd). 1 person electrocuted trying restore power. wind gusts neared or surpassed hurricane force across guadeloupe , french islands, peaking @ 105 mph (169 km/h) in gustavia. approximately 7,500 residents left without power across saint martin, saint barthelemy, , guadeloupe. heavy rainfall , strong wind gusts battered saint kitts , nevis, leaving streets flooded , many residences without power. in british leeward islands, wind gusts 88 mph (142 km/h) damaged or destroyed dozens of structures, resulting in $7 million in damage. substantial effects observed in u.s. virgin islands, total infrastructure losses placed @ $2.5 million , revenue losses deterred vacationers reached $10.7 million. flooding , downed power lines in puerto rico left 187,000 residents without power , additional 60,000 without water access. earl paralleled east coast of united states, produced varying degrees of impact; north carolina hardest hit, on $3.5 million in damage. 3 people killed in rough seas off florida, 1 person killed rough seas off maine, , 2 people killed rip currents off new jersey. approximately 940,000 people left without power across nova scotia , surrounding areas, 1 death occurred.

tropical storm fiona

a large , convective tropical wave moved off western coast of africa in late august, developing tropical depression 12:00 utc on august 30 1,035 mi (1,665 km) east of lesser antilles. satellite imagery , data research aircraft indicated depression intensified tropical storm fiona 6 hours later. directed expansive mid-level ridge north, cyclone moved west-northwest several days, attaining peak winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) 18:00 utc on september 1 passed close northern leeward islands. fiona s position between mid-level ridge , large circulation of hurricane earl off carolinas turned storm northwest , north encountered increasingly strong wind shear , began weaken. expansive outflow earl caused fiona s low-level circulation become dislocated convection, , system degenerated remnant low 00:00 utc on september 4. remnant low passed near bermuda, producing light winds , 0.78 in (19.8 mm) of rainfall, before dissipating next day.

tropical storm gaston

a strong tropical wave organized tropical depression 06:00 utc on september 1 920 mi (1,480 km) west-southwest of cabo verde. burst of convection near center, depression upgraded tropical storm gaston 6 hours later , reached peak winds of 40 mph (65 km/h). despite initial projections gaston become increasingly strong hurricane on central atlantic, exceptionally dry air began wrap in storm after peak. weakened tropical depression 00:00 utc on september 2 , further degenerated remnant low 18:00 utc day. system regenerated tropical cyclone following day shallow convection wrapped center, increased organization transient , remained remnant low until dissipating southeast on dominican republic on september 8. remnants of gaston produced sporadic rainfall across puerto rico, peaking @ 3.03 in (76.9 mm) in naguabo.

tropical storm hermine

the east pacific s tropical depression eleven-e moved across mexico , degenerated remnant low on september 4. low , mid-level circulations survived crossing mexico , entered southern bay of campeche, reforming tropical depression 18:00 utc on september 5. steered north north-northwest, cyclone strengthened deep convection fired on center; intensified tropical storm hermine 06:00 utc on september 6 , attained peak winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) 02:00 utc following day made landfall near matamoros, mexico. despite being inland, hermine continued maintain inner core , weakened. fell tropical depression status on central texas 00:00 utc on september 8 , dissipated on southeastern kansas 06:00 utc on september 10.

tropical storm-force winds affected coastal sections of northern mexico; matamoros recorded peak sustained winds of 53 mph (85 km/h) gusts 67 mph (108 km/h). dozens of structures damaged, trees , power lines downed, , many residents left without power. impact more significant across united states—most notably in texas—where 283 homes sustained minor damage, 231 homes sustained major damage, , 68 homes destroyed. torrential rainfall, peaking @ 16.37 in (415.8 mm) in georgetown, forced more 100 high water rescues. in oklahoma, flash flooding resulted in severe infrastructure damage. several tornadoes touched down in both states. 7 people killed in texas , 1 in oklahoma, while total damage total reached $240 million.

hurricane igor

the intense hurricane of season began tropical wave organized tropical depression southeast of cabo verde on september 8. initial organization fast-paced, , depression intensified tropical storm igor 6 hours after formation. igor moved west west-northwest several days while embedded within monsoon trough. increased vertical shear caused cyclone temporarily weaken tropical depression 12:00 utc on september 9, re-attained tropical storm intensity next day , further strengthened hurricane 00:00 utc on september 12. after rapid intensification , subsequent eyewall replacement cycle, igor attained peak maximum sustained winds of 155 mph (250 km/h) 00:00 utc on september 15. inner core changes continued after peak, , igor continued category 4 hurricane several days until increased shear , dry air entrainment forced consistent weakening trend on september 17. system recurved north-northeast while passing within 60 mi (95 km) of bermuda minimal hurricane. made landfall near cape race, newfoundland winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) 15:00 utc on september 21 , transitioned extratropical cyclone 3 hours later. extratropical low absorbed larger such system between greenland , labrador on september 23.

although igor steered clear of caribbean, large swells of 15–20 ft (4.6–6.1 m) propagated storm, drowning 1 person in st. croix , in puerto rico. large waves affected east coast of united states, , 1 person drowned in surf city, north carolina. in bermuda, sustained winds of 91 mph (146 km/h) , gusts 117 mph (188 km/h) downed trees , power lines, cutting power approximately 28,000 residents. rainfall largely insignificant, peaking @ 3.19 in (81 mm). impacts near storm s landfall in newfoundland more severe. rainfall amounts of more 2 in (50 mm) widespread, peak of 9.37 in (238 mm) in st lawrence; such, igor ranks third wettest tropical cyclone impact atlantic canada. run-off torrential rainfall damaged or destroyed structures, killed man when driveway washed out , swept away, , isolated approximately 150 communities. sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) gusts 107 mph (172 km/h) in cape pine downed trees , power lines while damaging or destroying many homes. approximately 50,000 households lost power during peak of storm. overall damage total reached $200 million across newfoundland, making igor costliest hurricane on record there. regarded worst storm of tropical origin hit newfoundland since 1935.

hurricane julia

a vigorous tropical wave moved off western coast of africa on september 11 , led formation of tropical depression 06:00 utc next day. steered in traditional west-northwest fashion, depression intensified tropical storm julia twelve hours later , continued steady strengthening become hurricane 12:00 utc september 14. reminder of limited hurricane intensity forecasting skill, system began period of rapid intensification thereafter, attaining peak winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) 12:00 utc on september 15. julia became easternmost category 4 hurricane on record in atlantic result. after peak, system recurved around ridge while simultaneously weakening under influence of hurricane igor s outflow. fell tropical storm intensity 00:00 utc on september 18 , degenerated remnant low 18:00 utc on september 20 while located 1,095 mi (1,760 km) west of azores. remnant low turned west, dissipating late on september 24.

the government of cabo verde issued tropical storm warning island chain julia approached. gusts of 24–30 mph (38–48 km/h) damaged maize crops, , waves of 9.8–14.8 ft (3.0–4.5 m) affected coastline. landslides isolated community of covão grande. rainfall insignificant, peaking @ 0.39 in (9.91 mm) in sal.

hurricane karl

the interaction of tropical wave , elongated trough led development of tropical depression 12:00 utc on september 14 375 mi (605 km) east of chetumal, mexico. depression intensified tropical storm karl 6 hours later , continued strengthen until moving ashore near rio huach, mexico, winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) @ 12:45 utc on september 15. although storm s winds diminished on land, structure of storm improved, allowing karl become hurricane 18:00 utc on september 16 once emerging on bay of campeche. period of rapid deepening brought cyclone peak of 125 mph (205 km/h) on september 17, major hurricane on record in bay of campeche. increasing shear , dry air entrainment caused karl weaken slightly, retained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) while making landfall north of veracruz, mexico 16:45 utc on september 17. system weakened rapidly on mountainous terrain of mexico, falling tropical storm intensity 00:00 utc on september 18, weakening tropical depression 6 hours later, , dissipating 85 mi (140 km) southeast of veracruz 12:00 utc.

throughout quintana roo, heavy rains karl resulted in scattered flooding forced hundreds of families homes. more 600 houses destroyed in city of chetumal result of flooding , landslides. @ height of storm, total of 54,265 residents without power; however, had electricity restored within day. thousands of hectares of crops lost. upon making landfall in veracruz, karl caused widespread heavy rainfall, peaking @ 17.83 in (452.9 mm) in misantla, mexico. strong winds uprooted hundreds of thousands of trees , downed power lines, leaving 280,000 residents in dark. more 200,000 homes damaged or destroyed across states of veracruz, tabasco, , oaxaca. total of 22 people killed storm, , damage cost totaled approximately $3.9 billion.

hurricane lisa

following sequence of cabo verde hurricanes, lisa began tropical wave developed tropical depression 18:00 utc on september 20, 460 mi (740 km) southwest of cabo verde. unusually weak subtropical ridge steered system north, east, , north again on subsequent days. depression intensified tropical storm lisa 6 hours after formation, fell tropical depression intensity 18:00 utc on september 22 dry air entered circulation. more favorable environment allowed lisa re-attain tropical storm status 12:00 utc following day , subsequently begin period of rapid intensification; reached hurricane intensity 21:00 utc on september 24 , reached peak winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) 6 hours later. progressively cooler waters , stronger shear caused lisa weaken tropical storm on september 25, weaken tropical depression on september 26, , degenerate remnant low @ 18:00 utc day. remnant low moved northwest , north, dissipating 06:00 utc on september 29 595 mi (960 km) south-southwest of azores.

tropical storm matthew

the same tropical wave led formation of julia moved off western coast of africa on september 11, leading development of tropical depression 12:00 utc on september 23 565 mi (910 km) east of cabo gracias dios. steered west west-northwest subtropical ridge north, depression steadily organized, intensifying tropical storm matthew 6 hours after formation , attaining peak winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) 18:00 utc on september 23, intensity maintained while making south of cabo gracias dios hour later. system briefly emerged gulf of honduras on september 25 before making second landfall north-northeast of monkey river town, belize, winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) around 15:00 utc. system weakened once inland, falling tropical depression 18:00 utc , degenerating remnant low 12:00 utc on september 26. remnant low turned southwest , dissipated twelve hours later.

the precursor wave matthew produced heavy rainfall across portions of venezuela, destroying several homes , leading 8 fatalities. impacts extended across central america, in nicaragua 70 people killed. bridges collapsed, roads destroyed, communication lines downed, , 255 communities affected storm there. similar less severe damage observed in honduras, 4 people killed, , in el salvador, 1 person died. widespread rainfall totals of 10 in (250 mm) recorded across veracruz, peaking @ 16.73 in (424.9 mm) in acayucan. combined impacts of hurricane karl , tropical storm matthew in state cost $8 billion. flooding matthew further inland in mexico, observing 1 of wettest years on record, led landslide in santa maría tlahuitoltepec killed 7 people.

tropical storm nicole

the remnants of matthew combined broad area of low pressure on northwestern caribbean form tropical storm nicole 12:00 utc on september 28, 75 mi (120 km) south of isle of youth, cuba. affected strong westerly shear, nicole never inherited traditional appearance on satellite imagery; instead, characterized ill-defined circulation west of convection, strongest winds displaced center. cyclone attained peak winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) shortly after formation, center of circulation became increasingly diffuse nicole tracked toward cuba coastline, leading degeneration remnant low 15:00 utc on september 29. low moved north-northeast bahamas, became extratropical , weakened trough on september 30.

nicole produced tremendous amount of rain in jamaica, totaling 37.42 in (950.5 mm) in belleisle. severe flooding , landslides affected 507,831 residents, resulting 16 deaths , 42 injuries. flooded roadways isolated communities, trapping hundreds of people in homes. on 288,000 residences lost power, on 40 percent of island s water supply systems inoperable @ 1 point, , dozens of bridges collapsed. infrastructure damage totaled $235.4 million, while property damage reached $3.2 million , agricultural damage amounted $6.8 million. in nearby cuba, rainfall reached 9.22 in (234 mm) , winds gusted 53 mph (85 km/h); houses flooded, crops damaged, , livestock killed result. similar impacts occurred across cayman islands, sporadic power outages, flooding in low-lying locations, , damaged houses. while remnants of nicole produced minor impacts across florida, in form of street flooding, impacts more severe across mid-atlantic system combined large area of low pressure across region. record-breaking rainfall, accumulating 22.54 in (572.5 mm) in wilmington, north carolina, closed on 150 roadways, knocked out power, , caused traffic accidents.

hurricane otto

a tropical wave departed western coast of africa on september 26, becoming entangled upper-level trough form subtropical depression 06:00 utc on october 6, 265 mi (425 km) north-northwest of san juan, puerto rico. depression recurved sharply northeast , strengthened subtropical storm otto 6 hours after formation. on october 7, otto completed transition tropical cyclone deep convection formed on center, despite weakening during process. system further intensified hurricane 12:00 utc on october 8 , attained peak winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) twelve hours later. abrupt increase in wind shear caused otto weaken accelerated northeast; fell tropical storm intensity 00:00 utc on october 10 , transitioned extratropical cyclone 6 hours later while positioned 1,035 mi (1,665 km) east-northeast of bermuda. extratropical cyclone persisted several days, becoming non-convective swirl on october 14 , dissipating 00:00 utc on october 18.

otto , precursor disturbance brought several days of rainfall , gusty winds greater antilles. in st. lucia, 400 houses severely flooded or destroyed, access water cut off, , power outages observed. storm impacts in saint kitts , nevis flooded homes, caused minor beach erosion, topped bridges, washed out roads, , caused severe disruption electrical services. throughout u.s. virgin islands, monthly rainfall records shattered, 21.52 in (546.6 mm) in red hook. flooding , landslides on surrounding islands closed roads , highways. across british virgin islands, worst flooding in nation s history—with precipitation amounts 24.98 in (634.5 mm)—overturned cars, damaged drainage pipes , utility lines, , left residents without water. widespread flooding across puerto rico affected @ least 295 roads, including @ least 14 severely damaged, , impacted crops. landslides , downed utility poles isolated communities, waters supplies contaminated, , numerous people required rescuing.

hurricane paula

the complex interaction between cold front, multiple tropical waves, , broad area of low pressure in wake of nicole led formation of tropical depression 00:00 utc on october 11 115 mi (185 km) southeast of cabo gracias dios. nascent cyclone intensified tropical storm paula 6 hours later, briefly moving ashore northeastern tip of honduras on october 11 before re-emerging northwestern caribbean. amid favorable environment, paula intensified hurricane 00:00 utc on october 12 , attained peak winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) @ 18:00 utc while maintaining unusually small size. increase in shear prompted steady weakening trend system turned north , east. paula fell tropical storm intensity on october 14, making landfall between santa lucia , puerto esperanza winds of 65 mph (100 km/h). system further weakened tropical depression on october 15 , degenerated remnant low 12:00 utc. remnant low became diffuse, dissipating @ 18:00 utc.

in northeastern honduras, low-lying areas evacuated , numerous homes destroyed. rainfall peaked @ 7.9 in (200 mm), resulting in widespread flooding. waves 7 ft (2.1 m) affected coastline. american tourist drowned off cozumel after succumbing rough seas. minor impacts observed along northeastern coastline of yucatán peninsula. outer bands of paula affected cuba, rainfall peaked @ 7.32 in (186 mm) , winds reached 68 mph (109 km/h). strong winds downed many trees, blocking roadways, , damaged roofs of several homes. rain, however, regarded beneficial crops , low reservoirs. rough seas removed concrete havana s sea wall , submerged coastal streets under 1–2 ft (0.3–0.61 m) of water.

hurricane richard

an area of disturbed weather within persistent, broad trough across southwestern caribbean organized nineteenth tropical depression of season 06:00 utc on october 20 195 mi (315 km) north of cabo gracias dios. depression slow organize @ first, affected dry air , moderate shear trough on southeast united states , western atlantic, strengthened tropical storm richard 12:00 utc on october 21 curved south , west. upper-level winds slackened on subsequent days, allowing cyclone attain hurricane intensity on october 24 , reach peak winds of 100 mph (160 km/h) 00:00 utc next day. richard moved ashore near gales point, belize, thirty minutes later. system weakened rapidly once inland, degenerating remnant low 00:00 utc on october 26. despite emerging on bay of campeche, high wind shear prevented redevelopment , instead caused feature dissipate eighteen hours later.

although richard tracked north of honduras, strong winds along coastline downed trees , power lines. mudslides stranded 15,000 people across 40 different towns. island of roatán received gust of 58 mph (93 km/h). farther north , west in belize, belize zoo , tropical education center—popular attractions tourists—were heavily damaged. 80% of grapefruit , 25% of orange crop lost there. 2 deaths observed: 1 man killed when boat capsized in rough seas, while second man mauled death jaguar escaped after tree mangled cage. damage cost topped $80 million.

hurricane shary

a broad area of low pressure formed @ tail-end of stationary front, organizing tropical depression 18:00 utc on october 28 520 mi (835 km) south-southeast of bermuda. steered west-northwest , sharply northeast ahead of approaching cold front, system intensified tropical storm shary 6 hours after formation. within environment of low wind shear, shary strengthened hurricane , attained peak winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) 00:00 utc on october 30 eye became apparent on microwave imagery. storm became increasingly asymmetric interacted front, , shary transitioned extratropical cyclone 18:00 utc day. extratropical system absorbed front 6 hours later. since shary remained south , east of bermuda, effects limited 0.54 in (13.7 mm) of rainfall , gust 35 mph (56 km/h).

hurricane tomas

the final tropical cyclone of 2010 season developed tropical wave moved off africa on october 24. wave pushed west, organizing tropical depression 06:00 utc on october 29 , tropical storm tomas 6 hours later while located few hundred miles east of barbados. cyclone turned northwest after formation while continuing intensify, moving on barbados 09:00 utc on october 30 winds of 70 mph (110 km/h); such, tomas became latest storm in calendar year strike windward islands. system reached hurricane intensity 3 hours later, , 20:00 utc, attained peak winds of 100 mph (160 km/h) while moving across st. lucia. after moving caribbean, sharp increase in wind shear , dry air entrainment caused tomas dramatically weaken, , storm fell tropical depression 00:00 utc on november 3. fluctuating atmospheric conditions allowed tomas strengthen , oscillate between tropical storm , hurricane curved through windward passage , atlantic. 00:00 utc on november 8, cyclone succumbed increasingly unfavorable regime , became extratropical cyclone. storm rotated around broader low in western atlantic before being absorbed larger extratropical low south of newfoundland on november 11.

impacts throughout windward islands substantial, heavily concentrated in st. lucia. there, gusts reached 69 mph (110 km/h), toppling trees , power lines. torrential rainfall 26.3 in (668 mm) created mudslides , landslides damaged or destroyed numerous structures, bridges, , vehicles. of island s plantain , banana crops destroyed. 14 people killed. farther west in curaçao, tomas led prolific rain event in 4 decades. elderly man killed after suffering heart attack , drowning in flooded vehicle, while rescue worker died after hospital wall collapsed. in haiti, ravaged catastrophic 7.0 mw earthquake less year prior, heavy rainfall flooded refugee camp , triggered mudslides destroyed homes , roads. 35 people killed there, though feared many more die tomas exacerbated already-deadly cholera outbreak.