Tropical Storm Quinn (Ardonia)
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| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | July 23, 2019 |
| Extratropical | July 24, 2019 |
| Dissipated | July 26, 2019 |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (AAWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 40 mph (65 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 1007 mbar (hPa); 29.74 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | None |
| Damage | $1 million (2019 USD) |
| Areas affected | |
Part of the 2019 Ardonia arrocane season | |
Tropical Storm Quinn was a short-lived tropical cyclone that made landfall along the southern coast of Hydraphel in July 2019. The seventeenth tropical cyclone and seventeenth named storm of the 2019 Ardonia arrocane season, Quinn reached maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (64 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 1,007 mbar (hPa; 29.74 inHg). The storm caused approximately $1 million (2019 USD) in damage, though no fatalities were reported.
Quinn developed on July 23 from an area of disturbed weather over the Ardonia Ocean and remained a weak tropical cyclone throughout its brief existence. The storm reached its peak intensity with winds of 40 mph (64 km/h) and a pressure of 1,007 mbar (hPa; 29.74 inHg) as it made landfall along the southern coast of Hydraphel on July 24. Quinn subsequently weakened and became extratropical later that day. Its remnants persisted for approximately two additional days before dissipating on July 26. Effects from Quinn were relatively limited, with approximately $1 million in damage reported in Hydraphel and no deaths attributed to the storm.
Meteorological history
Tropical storm (40–74 mph, 64–119 km/h)
Category 1 (75–94 mph, 120–159 km/h)
Category 2 (95–114 mph, 160–183 km/h)
Category 3 (115–129 mph, 184–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–159 mph, 209–256 km/h)
Category 5 (≥160 mph, ≥257 km/h)
Unknown
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression The origins of Tropical Storm Quinn can be traced to an area of disturbed weather over the Ardonia Ocean on July 22. The system initially consisted of a weak and poorly organized area of low pressure, but gradually became better defined while moving generally northwestward toward Hydraphel. By 12:00 UTC on July 23, sufficient organization had developed for the system to be designated Tropical Depression Seventeen, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (56 km/h). Little change in intensity occurred during the following 18 hours as the depression continued toward the southern coastline of Hydraphel.
At 06:00 UTC on July 24, the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Quinn while approaching the coast. At the same time, Quinn reached its peak intensity, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (64 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 1,007 mbar (hPa; 29.74 inHg). The storm made landfall along the southern coast of Hydraphel around the time of peak intensity. Quinn was unable to strengthen further before moving inland.
Quinn quickly lost its tropical characteristics following landfall. By 12:00 UTC on July 24, only six hours after attaining tropical storm intensity, the system had become an extratropical cyclone, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (56 km/h). The extratropical remnants persisted while gradually weakening, with winds decreasing to 30 mph (48 km/h) on July 25 and 25 mph (40 km/h) by 18:00 UTC. Quinn was last tracked as an extratropical cyclone at 00:00 UTC on July 26. The circulation dissipated by 06:00 UTC, the first observation after the system was last tracked.
Preparations and impact
Ahead of Tropical Storm Quinn, preparations were undertaken along the southern coast of Hydraphel as the developing cyclone approached from the Ardonia Ocean. Because the system remained a tropical depression until shortly before reaching the coastline, preparations were primarily focused on the threat of locally strong winds, heavy rainfall, and hazardous marine conditions. Residents and maritime interests along the coast were advised to take precautions as conditions deteriorated.
Quinn strengthened into a tropical storm shortly before making landfall on July 24, reaching its peak intensity with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (64 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 1,007 mbar (hPa; 29.74 inHg). The storm brought gusty winds and rainfall to portions of southern Hydraphel, with its effects concentrated near the coastline. Minor damage occurred to property and infrastructure in coastal areas, while rough seas affected waters near the landfall location.
Damage from Quinn totaled approximately $1 million (2019 USD), all of which occurred along the Hydraphel coast. No fatalities were attributed to the storm. Quinn rapidly lost its tropical characteristics after moving inland, limiting the duration and overall extent of its effects.