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Hurricane Jose
Current storm status
Category 2 hurricane (1-min mean)
Satellite image
Forecast map
As of:5:00 a.m. AST (09:00 UTC) September 11
Location:24°24′N 68°36′W / 24.4°N 68.6°W / 24.4; -68.6 (Hurricane Jose) ± 15 nm
About 250 mi (410 km) NE of Grand Turk Island
Sustained winds:90 kn (100 mph; 165 km/h) (1-min mean)
gusting to 110 kn (125 mph; 205 km/h)
Pressure:968 mbar (hPa; 28.59 inHg)
Movement:NNW at 9 kn (10 mph; 17 km/h)
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Hurricane Jose is a tropical cyclone currently threatening The Bahamas. It is the tenth named storm, fifth hurricane, and third major hurricane of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season. A tropical wave left the west coast of Africa on August 31 and developed into a tropical storm six days later. A period of rapid intensification ensued on September 6, when Jose obtained hurricane intensity. Initially projected to impact the Antilles already affected by Hurricane Irma, Jose brought tropical storm force winds to a catastrophically damaged and evacuated Barbuda before changing path.

Meteorological history

A westward-moving tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa on August 31. The wave passed south of Cape Verde on September 2 with disorganized thunderstorms. However, environmental conditions favored gradual development, which prompted the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to start tracking the system.[1][2] By early on September 5, the structure had organized more, and the system was producing winds of tropical storm-force.[3] Later that day, satellite imagery indicated a well-defined center had formed, surrounded by deep convection and banding features. On that basis, the NHC designated the system Tropical Storm Jose at 15:00 UTC on September 5 about 1,505 mi (2,420 km) east of the Lesser Antilles.[4] Jose gradually intensified in the favorable environment, with warm water temperatures, low wind shear, and abundant moisture.[5] The storm developed an eye-like feature and symmetric, radial convection by September 6 as it tracked west-northwest under the influence of a subtropical ridge. The NHC upgraded Jose to hurricane status at 21:00 UTC that day, based on the improved structure and Dvorak intensity estimates.[6] Meanwhile, Jose, along with Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Katia marked the first time that three Atlantic hurricanes were simultaneously present since 2010.[7] The storm subsequently underwent rapid intensification on September 6. After attaining winds of 155 mph (250 km/h)* early on September 9, it was the first time in Atlantic history that two active hurricanes simultaneously had wind speeds of at least 150 miles per hour.[8]

Current storm information

As of 5:00 a.m. AST September 11 (09:00 UTC), Hurricane Jose was located within 15 nautical miles of 24.4°N 68.6°W, about 255 miles (410 km) northeast of Grand Turk Island. Maximum sustained winds are 91 knots (105 mph; 165 km/h), a Category 2 on the Saffir–Simpson scale, with gusts to 140 knots (160 mph; 260 km/h). The minimum barometric pressure is 968 millibars (hPa; 28.59 inHg). The system is moving north-northwest at 8 knots (10 mph; 17 km/h). Hurricane-force winds extend up to 21 nautical miles (25 miles; 35 km) from the center of Jose, and tropical-storm-force winds extend 130 nautical miles (150 miles; 240 km).

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Preparations

Antigua and Barbuda

Hurricane Jose threatened the Lesser Antilles as a major hurricane within days of catastrophic damage by Hurricane Irma.[9] especially in Antigua and Barbuda, which was 90% destroyed by Irma. Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda commented "we are very worried about Jose" as well as "Barbuda right now is literally a rubble."[10][11] The government of Barbuda began efforts on September 8 to evacuate the entire island prior to Jose's anticipated arrival.[12]

Saint Martin

Women and children of Saint Martin attempted to flee the island as Jose neared after Irma while men stayed.[13] The Dutch government estimates that Irma left 70% of Sint Maarten residents without shelter, leaving as many as 40,000 reliant on public shelter in Jose's wake.[14]

The Bahamas

The government of The Bahamas shut down its Nassau International Airport and ordered evacuation from vulnerable Bahamian islands.[15]

Impact

Barbuda

On September 9, 2017, Jose's path changed in such a way that direct impacts with the Antilles were avoided, but Barbuda still received tropical-storm-force winds.[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ Eric Blake (August 31, 2017). Tropical Weather Outlook (TXT) (Report). National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  2. ^ John Cangialosi (September 2, 2017). Tropical Weather Outlook (TXT) (Report). National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  3. ^ John Cangialosi (September 2, 2017). Tropical Weather Outlook (TXT) (Report). National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  4. ^ Chris Landsea (September 5, 2017). Tropical Storm Jose Discussion Number 1 (Report). National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  5. ^ Chris Landsea (September 5, 2017). Tropical Storm Jose Discussion Number 2 (Report). National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  6. ^ David Zelinsky (September 6, 2017). Hurricane Jose Discussion Number 6 (Report). National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  7. ^ Grinberg, Emanuella (7 September 2017). "Three hurricanes now in the Atlantic basin". CNN. Retrieved 7 September 2017. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  8. ^ Levenson, Eric (9 September 2017). "Hurricane Jose strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4". CNN. Retrieved 9 September 2017. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  9. ^ Chuck, Elizabeth (7 September 2017). "Hurricane Jose to Give Irma-Battered Islands Another Lashing". NBC News. Retrieved 7 September 2017. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  10. ^ Faiola, Bever, and deGrandpre, Anthony, Lindsey, and Andrew (8 September 2017). "Hurricane Jose looms for Barbuda, St. Martin, and other Irma-ravaged islands". The Washington Post. Retrieved 8 September 2017. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ Bever, Lindsey (9 September 2017). "The tiny islands ravaged by Irma are in trouble as Hurricane Jose looms". The Washington Post. Retrieved 9 September 2017. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  12. ^ "Barbuda is trying to totally evacuate today ahead of Hurricane Jose after Hurricane Irma 'demolished' 90% of the island". Business Insider. September 8, 2017.
  13. ^ Fonsegrieves, Romain (9 September 2017). "Women and children first in scramble to flee St. Martin". Agence France-Presse. Retrieved 9 September 2017. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  14. ^ "The Latest: Hurricane Irma damages crops in eastern Cuba". The Associated Press. 9 September 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2017. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  15. ^ Vultaggio, Maria (8 September 2017). "Will Hurricane Jose Hit The Bahamas After Irma?". International Business Times. Retrieved 9 September 2017. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  16. ^ "HURRICANE JOSE - Cumulative Wind History". National Hurricane Center. 9 September 2017. Archived from the original on 9 September 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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