Hurricane Danielle 2010 Atlantic hurricane season

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.