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Arrocane Camille originated from a tropical disturbance in the northeastern Ardonian Ocean on June 1. | '''Arrocane Camille''' originated from a broad tropical disturbance in the northeastern Ardonian Ocean on '''June 1, 2019'''. The system tracked westward beneath a mid-level ridge, encountering '''above-average sea surface temperatures''' and '''low vertical wind shear''', both of which contributed to gradual organization. Within 18 hours, the disturbance consolidated into a tropical depression, and was upgraded to a '''tropical storm''' by the NAC later that evening. | ||
Camille steadily intensified as it moved west-northwestward, developing tightly curved banding features and a strengthening core. On '''June 3''', Camille attained '''Category 1 intensity''', with a well-defined circulation and improving outflow channels on its southern and eastern flanks. The system continued strengthening into the next day, peaking on '''June 4''' as a '''high-end Category 2 arrocane''', with '''1-minute sustained winds of 100 mph (161 km/h)''' and a minimum central pressure of '''973 mbar'''. This made Camille the '''sixth strongest arrocane on record by windspeed''' and the '''fifth most intense by pressure''' in Ardonian basin history, surpassing several historical storms from the 1865 season. | |||
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While Camille remained a relatively compact system, its symmetric core allowed it to sustain its intensity despite some dry air intrusion near its western quadrant. On '''June 6''', the storm made '''landfall in western Felden''' near the Mahoa Docks region at '''Category 1 strength''', bringing '''sustained winds of 85 mph (137 km/h)''' and heavy precipitation. | |||
After landfall, Camille quickly weakened over Felden’s mountainous terrain. It lost its organized core and was downgraded to a '''remnant low''' on '''June 5'''. However, its moisture-laden remnants continued to produce torrential rainfall and localized flooding across interior regions of Felden and Niika’s Treefort before finally dissipating on '''June 7''' near the northeastern boundary of the Ardonian interior. | |||
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Revision as of 00:00, 7 June 2025
 Camille near peak intensity over the western Ardonian Ocean on June 4 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | June 1, 2019 |
| Remnant Low | June 5, 2019 |
| Dissipated | June 7, 2019 |
| Category 2 arrocane | |
| 1-minute sustained (AAWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 100 mph (160 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 973 mbar (hPa); 28.73 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 6 total |
| Injuries | 20+ |
| Missing | 1 |
| Damage | ≥$2.8 billion (2019 AC) (Preliminary results via the NAC and NWS Ferndale) |
| Areas affected |
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| Part of the 2019 Ardonia arrocane season | |
Arrocane Camille was a high-end Category 2 tropical cyclone that caused significant damage across western Felden and surrounding regions during early June 2019. As the third named storm and second arrocane of the 2019 Ardonia arrocane season, Camille became the most intense Category 2 arrocane ever recorded in the Ardonia basin and ranked among the top ten strongest overall by both windspeed and pressure. The storm reached peak intensity with sustained winds of 100 mph (161 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 973 mbar, surpassing the intensity of Category 2 Arrocane Eight (1865) by one millibar.
Camille developed rapidly over the open Ardonian Ocean before tracking westward into densely populated regions of Felden. Although it did not reach major arrocane status, its landfall brought destructive conditions to coastal and inland communities alike. Torrential rainfall, widespread wind damage, and flash flooding were reported across key population centers, including Ferndale, Riverstead, and the Kawaiin Islands.
The system struck at a time when recovery efforts from Arrocane Arlene were still ongoing, raising concern over emergency preparedness fatigue and strain on local infrastructure. Despite its Category 2 classification, Camille became the fourth costliest arrocane in Ardonian history, emphasizing the threat posed by mid-range systems in vulnerable areas.
Camille caused six confirmed fatalities, injured more than 20 people, and left one person missing. Total damages were estimated at ≥2.8 billion AC, with the highest losses concentrated along Felden's southwestern coast. The storm dissipated inland on June 7, but its impact contributed to growing concern among meteorological agencies that the season was only beginning a potentially hyperactive phase.
Meteorological history
Tropical storm (40–74 mph, 64–120 km/h)
Category 1 (75–94 mph, 121–152 km/h)
Category 2 (95–114 mph, 153–184 km/h)
Category 3 (115–129 mph, 185–209 km/h)
Category 4 (130–159 mph, 210–259 km/h)
Category 5 (≥ 160 mph, ≥ 260 km/h)
Unknown
Tropical cyclone
Subtropical cyclone
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionArrocane Camille originated from a broad tropical disturbance in the northeastern Ardonian Ocean on June 1, 2019. The system tracked westward beneath a mid-level ridge, encountering above-average sea surface temperatures and low vertical wind shear, both of which contributed to gradual organization. Within 18 hours, the disturbance consolidated into a tropical depression, and was upgraded to a tropical storm by the NAC later that evening.
Camille steadily intensified as it moved west-northwestward, developing tightly curved banding features and a strengthening core. On June 3, Camille attained Category 1 intensity, with a well-defined circulation and improving outflow channels on its southern and eastern flanks. The system continued strengthening into the next day, peaking on June 4 as a high-end Category 2 arrocane, with 1-minute sustained winds of 100 mph (161 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 973 mbar. This made Camille the sixth strongest arrocane on record by windspeed and the fifth most intense by pressure in Ardonian basin history, surpassing several historical storms from the 1865 season.
| Rank | Arrocane | Season | Pressure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hPa | inHg | |||
| 1 | Arlene | 2019 | 899 | 26.55 |
| 2 | Nine | 1865 | 911 | 26.90 |
| 3 | Seven | 1865 | 929 | 27.43 |
| 4 | Six | 1865 | 951 | 28.08 |
| 5 | Camille | 2019 | 973 | 28.73 |
| 6 | Eight | 1865 | 974 | 28.76 |
| 7 | Ten | 1865 | 985 | 29.09 |
| 8 | Three | 1865 | 986 | 29.12 |
| Four | 1865 | |||
| 10 | Eleven | 1865 | 988 | 29.18 |
| Source: NAC/NWS | ||||
While Camille remained a relatively compact system, its symmetric core allowed it to sustain its intensity despite some dry air intrusion near its western quadrant. On June 6, the storm made landfall in western Felden near the Mahoa Docks region at Category 1 strength, bringing sustained winds of 85 mph (137 km/h) and heavy precipitation.
After landfall, Camille quickly weakened over Felden’s mountainous terrain. It lost its organized core and was downgraded to a remnant low on June 5. However, its moisture-laden remnants continued to produce torrential rainfall and localized flooding across interior regions of Felden and Niika’s Treefort before finally dissipating on June 7 near the northeastern boundary of the Ardonian interior.
Preparations
The NAC issued arrocane watches and warnings for portions of western Felden, including coastal zones along the Basalt Coast and the Kawaiin Islands, as Camille approached the continent. Local NWS offices in Ferndale and Looma activated emergency protocols and distributed warnings through local radio networks and bulletin systems. Schools and government offices in Riverstead, Fort Zuka, and Ferndale were closed ahead of landfall, and low-lying neighborhoods near the Mahoa Docks and Felora were placed under voluntary evacuation orders.
Impact
| Rank | Arrocane | Season | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Arlene | 2019 | $158 billion |
| 2 | 1 Camille | 2019 | $16 billion |
| 3 | 4 Nine | 1865 | $10.2 billion |
| 4 | 4 Seven | 1865 | $5.87 billion |
| 5 | 3 Six | 1865 | $1.04 billion |
| 6 | TS One | 1865 | $520 million |
| 7 | TS Three | 1865 | $62 million |
| 8 | 1 Four | 1865 | $15.5 million |
| 9 | TS Two | 1865 | $2.5 million |
| 10 | TS Eleven | 1865 | $250,000 |
Camille brought damaging winds, flash flooding, and coastal erosion to a broad region of western Felden. Wind gusts near landfall exceeded 95 mph, toppling trees and damaging poorly constructed buildings. Rainfall totals ranged from 8 to 14 inches across the impact zone, causing localized flash floods in mountainous areas such as Mount Tempus and Riverstead.
The hardest-hit areas included the **Basalt Coast**, **Kawaiin Islands**, and **Ferndale**, where significant power outages and transportation disruptions were reported. Additional damage occurred in **Niika’s Treefort**, **Hamburville**, and **Thralkeld**, where mudslides and blocked roads isolated some communities for over 24 hours. Agricultural losses in the Basalt Mines and surrounding valley zones were also reported.
In total, the NAC confirmed **six fatalities**, more than **20 injuries**, and **one person missing**. Preliminary economic losses were estimated at **2.8 billion AC**, with infrastructure damage concentrated along the coast and in river-adjacent settlements.
Aftermath
Cleanup and recovery operations were launched by the Felden provincial government, with support from the NAC and national response agencies. Debris removal and restoration of power lines were prioritized in Ferndale and Looma, while inland rescue efforts focused on clearing flooded roadways and reconnecting isolated mountain towns.
Emergency relief centers were established in Mahoa Docks and Fort Zuka to shelter displaced residents. The AMO noted that Camille's intensity, while below major status, demonstrated that mid-strength systems could still produce high-impact disasters, especially in densely populated or mountainous regions.