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{{Short description|Atlantic tropical storm in 2023}} |
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{{other hurricanes|List of storms named Philippe}} |
{{other hurricanes|List of storms named Philippe}} |
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| name = Tropical Storm Philippe |
| name = Tropical Storm Philippe |
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| caption = Philippe at peak intensity on September 27 |
| caption = Philippe at peak intensity on September 27 |
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| formed = September 23, 2023 |
| formed = September 23, 2023 |
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| dissipated = October 6, 2023 |
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| dissipated = October 8, 2023 |
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| winds = |
| winds = 50 |
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| pressure = 998 |
| pressure = 998 |
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}}{{Infobox weather event/Effects |
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| fatalities = None |
| fatalities = None |
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| year = 2023 |
| year = 2023 |
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| damages = |
| damages = Minor |
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| areas = Northern [[Leeward Islands]], [[Bermuda]] |
| areas = Northern [[Leeward Islands]], [[Bermuda]] |
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| season = [[2023 Atlantic hurricane season]] |
| season = [[2023 Atlantic hurricane season]] |
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'''Tropical Storm Philippe''' was a long-lived but poorly organized [[tropical cyclone]] |
'''Tropical Storm Philippe''' was a long-lived but weak and poorly organized [[tropical cyclone]] which affected the eastern [[Caribbean]] during late September and early October 2023. The sixteenth named storm of the [[2023 Atlantic hurricane season]],{{Efn|This excludes a retroactively recognized and unnamed subtropical storm in January.}} Philippe formed from a [[tropical wave]] on September 23, near [[Cabo Verde]]. The storm traversed the [[Leeward Islands]], before being absorbed into an [[extratropical low]] on October 6, south of [[Bermuda]]. |
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Heavy rainfall along its trajectory led to significant flooding and multiple mudslides, especially across [[Guadeloupe]], and [[Antigua and Barbuda]]. Overall wind damage was minor; there were no storm related casualties. Bermuda also had minor impacts from Philippe's strong winds and rain. |
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Siphoning significant moisture from the ocean, Philippe delivered torrential rains throughout its trajectory, causing local flooding. Its winds also generated strong, persistent cyclonic swells and storm surge far from its center. |
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== Meteorological history == |
== Meteorological history == |
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Even so, there was a convective burst that formed near the center of circulation center late on September 26,<ref>{{cite report |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al17/al172023.discus.015.shtml? |title=Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 15 |last=Papin |first=Philippe |date=September 26, 2023 |publisher=National Hurricane Center |location=Miami, Florida |access-date=September 28, 2023}}</ref> which continued into the following day. A convective band also began developing on the eastern side of the circulation.<ref>{{cite report |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al17/al172023.discus.017.shtml? |title=Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 17 |last=Kelly |first=Larry |date=September 27, 2023 |publisher=National Hurricane Center |location=Miami, Florida |access-date=September 28, 2023}}</ref> Philippe's structure deteriorated somewhat on September 28, with satellite images showing an elongated circulation and multiple centers. As there was some deep convection on the east and southeast sides of what NHC determined was the main center, the system still met the requisite criteria of a tropical cyclone.<ref>{{cite report |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al17/al172023.discus.022.shtml? |title=Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 22 |last=Cangialosi |first=John |date=September 28, 2023 |publisher=National Hurricane Center |location=Miami, Florida |access-date=September 29, 2023}}</ref> The storm also stalled, generally drifting to the southwest due to its interaction with Tropical Storm Rina to its east. Philippe remained adrift the following morning, and sheared, with the low-level center pushed to near the western edge of the main area of deep convection.<ref>{{cite report |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al17/al172023.discus.025.shtml? |title=Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 25 |last=Cangialosi |first=John |date=September 29, 2023 |publisher=National Hurricane Center |location=Miami, Florida |access-date=September 29, 2023}}</ref> |
Even so, there was a convective burst that formed near the center of circulation center late on September 26,<ref>{{cite report |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al17/al172023.discus.015.shtml? |title=Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 15 |last=Papin |first=Philippe |date=September 26, 2023 |publisher=National Hurricane Center |location=Miami, Florida |access-date=September 28, 2023}}</ref> which continued into the following day. A convective band also began developing on the eastern side of the circulation.<ref>{{cite report |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al17/al172023.discus.017.shtml? |title=Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 17 |last=Kelly |first=Larry |date=September 27, 2023 |publisher=National Hurricane Center |location=Miami, Florida |access-date=September 28, 2023}}</ref> Philippe's structure deteriorated somewhat on September 28, with satellite images showing an elongated circulation and multiple centers. As there was some deep convection on the east and southeast sides of what NHC determined was the main center, the system still met the requisite criteria of a tropical cyclone.<ref>{{cite report |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al17/al172023.discus.022.shtml? |title=Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 22 |last=Cangialosi |first=John |date=September 28, 2023 |publisher=National Hurricane Center |location=Miami, Florida |access-date=September 29, 2023}}</ref> The storm also stalled, generally drifting to the southwest due to its interaction with Tropical Storm Rina to its east. Philippe remained adrift the following morning, and sheared, with the low-level center pushed to near the western edge of the main area of deep convection.<ref>{{cite report |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al17/al172023.discus.025.shtml? |title=Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 25 |last=Cangialosi |first=John |date=September 29, 2023 |publisher=National Hurricane Center |location=Miami, Florida |access-date=September 29, 2023}}</ref> |
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Philippe continued moving erratically for the next few days, strong northwesterly wind shear precluded any significant strengthening from occurring during this time.<ref>{{cite report |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al17/al172023.discus.037.shtml? |title=Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 37 |last1=Blake |first1=Eric |last2=Stevenson |first2=Stephanie |date=October 2, 2023 |publisher=National Hurricane Center |location=Miami, Florida |access-date=October 2, 2023}}</ref> On October 2, the storm turned toward the northwest, and made landfall on [[Barbuda]] that evening.<ref>{{cite report |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al17/al172023.update.10022157.shtml? |title=Tropical Storm Philippe Tropical Cyclone Update |last1=Roberts |first1=Dave |last2=Pasch |first2=Richard |date=October 2, 2023 |publisher=National Hurricane Center |location=Miami, Florida |access-date=October 2, 2023}}</ref> Satellite imagery showed a sheared, asymmetrical storm.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Masters |first=Jeff |date=2023-10-02 |title=Tropical Storm Warnings in the Leeward Islands for Philippe |url=http://yaleclimateconnections.org/2023/10/tropical-storm-warnings-in-the-leeward-islands-for-philippe/ |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=Yale Climate Connections |language=en-US}}</ref> |
Philippe continued moving erratically for the next few days, strong northwesterly wind shear precluded any significant strengthening from occurring during this time.<ref>{{cite report |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al17/al172023.discus.037.shtml? |title=Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 37 |last1=Blake |first1=Eric |last2=Stevenson |first2=Stephanie |date=October 2, 2023 |publisher=National Hurricane Center |location=Miami, Florida |access-date=October 2, 2023}}</ref> On October 2, the storm turned toward the northwest, and made landfall on [[Barbuda]] that evening.<ref>{{cite report |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al17/al172023.update.10022157.shtml? |title=Tropical Storm Philippe Tropical Cyclone Update |last1=Roberts |first1=Dave |last2=Pasch |first2=Richard |date=October 2, 2023 |publisher=National Hurricane Center |location=Miami, Florida |access-date=October 2, 2023}}</ref> Satellite imagery showed a sheared, asymmetrical storm.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Masters |first=Jeff |date=2023-10-02 |title=Tropical Storm Warnings in the Leeward Islands for Philippe |url=http://yaleclimateconnections.org/2023/10/tropical-storm-warnings-in-the-leeward-islands-for-philippe/ |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=Yale Climate Connections |language=en-US}}</ref> Early on October 6, a large extratropical low formed west of Philippe, resulting in the rapid degradation of Philippe's structure. Philippe was fully absorbed by the other low by 12:00 UTC that day, about {{cvt|150|nmi|mi km|order=out|round=5}} south of [[Bermuda]].<ref name="Philippe TCR">{{cite report|last=Papin|first=Philippe|title=Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Storm Philippe|date=April 3, 2024|url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL172023_Philippe.pdf|publisher=National Hurricane Center|location=Miami, Florida|access-date=April 3, 2024}}</ref> |
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== Preparations and impact== |
== Preparations and impact== |
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=== Lesser Antilles === |
=== Lesser Antilles === |
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Several [[LIAT]]-airline flights were cancelled, and government offices and schools were closed in [[Antigua and Barbuda]], [[Guadeloupe]], [[Saint Martin (island)|Saint Martin]] and [[Saint Barthélemy]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 2, 2023 |title=Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda as heavy rains drench northeast Caribbean |url=https://apnews.com/article/tropical-storm-philippe-national-hurricane-center-14e28fedf725dd1b2db44330c5c07d01 |access-date=October 3, 2023 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-03 |title=Tropical Storm Philippe pelts northeast Caribbean with heavy rains and forces schools to close |url=https://apnews.com/article/tropical-storm-philippe-caribbean-barbuda-b9c4856a3edf9612002064dcebf347e9 |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> In Guadeloupe, some areas were left without running water, and isolated one community. Two roads and schools were closed, and 2,500 power outages occurred.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=October 3, 2023 |title=Tropical Storm Philippe pelts northeast Caribbean with heavy rains and forces schools to close |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/tropical-storm-philippe-pelts-northeast-caribbean-heavy-rains-103682536 |access-date=October 3, 2023 |website=ABC News |publisher=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2023-10-03 |title=Tropical Storm Philippe triggers flash floods in Northeast Caribbean |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/tropical-storm-philippe-triggers-flash-floods-northeast-caribbean-2023-10-03/ |access-date=2023-10-03}}</ref |
Several [[LIAT]]-airline flights were cancelled, and government offices and schools were closed in [[Antigua and Barbuda]], [[Guadeloupe]], [[Saint Martin (island)|Saint Martin]] and [[Saint Barthélemy]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 2, 2023 |title=Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda as heavy rains drench northeast Caribbean |url=https://apnews.com/article/tropical-storm-philippe-national-hurricane-center-14e28fedf725dd1b2db44330c5c07d01 |access-date=October 3, 2023 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-03 |title=Tropical Storm Philippe pelts northeast Caribbean with heavy rains and forces schools to close |url=https://apnews.com/article/tropical-storm-philippe-caribbean-barbuda-b9c4856a3edf9612002064dcebf347e9 |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> In Guadeloupe, some areas were left without running water, and isolated one community. Two roads and schools were closed, and 2,500 power outages occurred.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=October 3, 2023 |title=Tropical Storm Philippe pelts northeast Caribbean with heavy rains and forces schools to close |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/tropical-storm-philippe-pelts-northeast-caribbean-heavy-rains-103682536 |access-date=October 3, 2023 |website=ABC News |publisher=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2023-10-03 |title=Tropical Storm Philippe triggers flash floods in Northeast Caribbean |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/tropical-storm-philippe-triggers-flash-floods-northeast-caribbean-2023-10-03/ |access-date=2023-10-03}}</ref> Multiple middle schools were also damaged, and rainfall in [[Vieux-Fort, Guadeloupe]] reached {{Cvt|380|mm|in|order=flip}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2023 |title=La tempête tropicale Philippe frappe la Guadeloupe {{!}} Météo-France |url=https://meteofrance.com/actualites-et-dossiers/actualites/la-tempete-tropicale-philippe-frappe-la-guadeloupe |access-date=October 4, 2023 |website=Meteo France}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2023 |title=" Quelques dégâts " en Guadeloupe après le passage de la tempête Philippe |url=https://www.20minutes.fr/planete/4056064-20231004-tempete-philippe-guadeloupe-deplore-quelques-degats-sous-pluies-diluviennes |access-date=October 4, 2023 |website=www.20minutes.fr |language=fr}}</ref> Also on Guadeloupe, four people were carried away by floods in their vehicles but saved according to the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-04 |title=« Quelques dégâts » en Guadeloupe après le passage de la tempête Philippe |url=https://www.20minutes.fr/planete/4056064-20231004-tempete-philippe-guadeloupe-deplore-quelques-degats-sous-pluies-diluviennes |access-date=2023-10-29 |website=20 Minutes Planete |language=fr}}</ref> The storm landfall in [[Barbuda]], were homes and vehicles, especially in [[Antigua]], were inundated by floodwaters, and a shelter was opened.<ref name=":1" /> [[Antigua and Barbuda]] received {{Convert|6-8|in|mm}} of rain and blackouts. It left the ground saturated, increasing flood risk from [[Hurricane Tammy]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-22 |title=Hurricanes Norma and Tammy make landfall on Saturday in Mexico and Barbuda |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/hurricane-norma-tammy-landfall-path-b2434018.html |access-date=2023-10-22 |website=The Independent |language=en}} <!--Article likely does not contribute to notability. Phillipe is only briefly mentioned in relation to Tammy.--></ref> Off the U.S. Virgin Islands, 12 people were rescued after a ship started to submerge in rough seas.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wesner Childs |first=Jan |date=October 4, 2023 |title=U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Crew Of Boat Caught Up In Tropical Storm Philippe |url=https://www.wunderground.com/article/news/weather/news/2023-10-04-tropical-storm-philippe-boat-rescue-virgin-islands |access-date=October 5, 2023 |website=Weather Underground |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Assuncao |first=Muri |date=October 4, 2023 |title=Coast Guard rescues 12 after cargo ship runs aground off U.S. Virgin Islands amid Tropical Storm Philippe |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2023/10/04/coast-guard-rescues-ship-passengers-virgin-islands/ |access-date=October 5, 2023 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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=== Bermuda === |
=== Bermuda === |
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Authorities closed schools, but not public services, as a precaution before the storm. |
Authorities closed schools, but not public services, as a precaution before the storm. Philippe brought strong winds and rain to Bermuda.<ref>{{cite news|language=en |author1=Judson Jones |title=Philippe Will Move North After Bringing Heavy Rain to Bermuda: The storm is now a post-tropical cyclone. |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |date=2023-10-06 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/article/tropical-storm-philippe-hurricane.html |access-date=October 6, 2023}}</ref> The [[Bermuda Weather Service]] said the center passed about {{convert|40|km|mi|0}} from the archipelago but was much less severe than expected with rain falling intermittently before its arrival. At [[L.F. Wade International Airport]], {{convert|31|mm|in|2}} fell.<ref>{{cite web |language=en |url=http://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?lang=en&ind=78016&ndays=30&ano=2023&mes=10&day=07&hora=11&ord=REV&Send=Send |title=L.F. Wade Airport Daily summary at 11:00 UTC. (06:41 mean solar time) |date=2023-10-07 |website=www.ogimet.com|access-date=2023-10-07}}</ref> |
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=== Maine === |
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[[File:Ex-Philippe Estimated Rainfall map 24h 2023-10-08 1600Z.png|thumb|Rainfall map over Maine with the post-tropical ''Philippe''.]] |
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Small craft advisories and gale warnings were issued for the coasts from Maine to southern North Carolina ahead of the post-tropical storm's arrival. The National Weather Service meteorologists also predicted that heavy rains from the storm could trigger flash flooding.<ref>{{cite news |language=en |author1=Brian Bushard |title=Another Rare New England Storm: Philippe Threatens Weekend Mess Even As A Post-Tropical System |work=Forbes |date=2023-10-06 |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/10/06/another-rare-new-england-storm-philippe-threatens-weekend-mess-even-as-a-post-tropical-system/?sh=20db25ff3e9b |access-date=October 6, 2023}}.</ref> |
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Significant damage was reported around [[Prospect, Maine|Prospect]] and [[Ellsworth, Maine|Ellsworth]] as roads were damaged by destroyed culverts crossing them. At one point, Maine's power companies also reported more than 17,000 customers without power.<ref>{{cite news |language=en |author1=Adam Bartow |title=Philippe causes significant damage to parts of Maine |newspaper=WMTV |date=2023-10-09 |url=https://www.wmtw.com/article/phililppe-tropical-rain-just-fell-parts-maine-see-impressive-totals/45482907# |access-date=2023-10-09}}</ref> |
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On October 5, [[Meteorological Service of Canada|Environment Canada]] issued special weather statements for [[New Brunswick]], [[Nova Scotia]] and [[Prince Edward Island]] regarding expected heavy rains in the region within 48 hours.<ref>{{cite news |language=en |author=Canadian Press |title=Tropical storm Philippe will bring ugly weather to the Maritimes this weekend |newspaper=CBC News |date=2023-10-05 |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/tropical-storm-philippe-bringing-ugly-weather-maritimes-1.6987995 |access-date=October 6, 2023}}</ref> Small craft advisories and gale warnings were issued by the National Weather Service for the Atlantic seaboard from [[Maine]] to southern [[North Carolina]] the following day, as were inland flash flood warnings.<ref>{{cite news |language=en |author1=Brian Bushard |title=Another Rare New England Storm: Philippe Threatens Weekend Mess Even As A Post-Tropical System |work=Forbes |date=2023-10-06 |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/10/06/another-rare-new-england-storm-philippe-threatens-weekend-mess-even-as-a-post-tropical-system/?sh=20db25ff3e9b |access-date=October 6, 2023}}.</ref> The extra-tropical low that absorbed Philippe's remnant circulation moved into Maine and the [[The Maritimes|Canadian Maritimes]] on the afternoon of October 7.<ref>{{cite web |language=fr |url=https://meteocentre.com/archive/archive.php?type=ne&DAY=08&MONTH=10&YEAR=2023&HOUR=06&MIN=00&lang=fr |title=Analyse de surface NE États-Unis/Sud du Québec de 06 UTC |date=2023-10-08 |website=meteocentre.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008132741/https://meteocentre.com/archive/archive.php?type=ne&DAY=08&MONTH=10&YEAR=2023&HOUR=06&MIN=00&lang=fr |archive-date=2023-10-08 |access-date=2023-10-08}}</ref> The next day, it merged with another extratropical system moving eastward from central [[Quebec]].<ref>{{cite web |language=fr |url=https://meteocentre.com/archive/archive.php?type=ne&DAY=08&MONTH=10&YEAR=2023&HOUR=06&MIN=00&lang=fr |title=Analyse de surface NE États-Unis/Sud du Québec de 06 UTC |date=2023-10-08 |website=meteocentre.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008132741/https://meteocentre.com/archive/archive.php?type=ne&DAY=08&MONTH=10&YEAR=2023&HOUR=06&MIN=00&lang=fr |archive-date=2023-10-08 |access-date=2023-10-08}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In central Maine, {{cvt|2-4|in|mm}} of rain fell. Higher amounts were reported along the coast with a maximum of 5.95 in (151 mm) at [[North Haven, Maine|North Haven]] in [[Knox County, Maine|Knox County]].<ref>{{cite news |language=en |author1=Adam Bartow |title=A lot of rain just fell in parts of Maine. See the impressive totals |newspaper=WMTV |date=2023-10-09 |url=https://www.wmtw.com/article/philippe-causes-significant-damage-parts-maine-ellsworth-rain-wind/45482635# |access-date=2023-10-09}}.</ref> Gusts in the state were in the {{cvt|50-60|mph|kph}} range.<ref>{{cite news|language=en |url=https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/weather/2023/09/23/tracking-philippe |title=Philippe brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the Leeward Islands and Bermuda |newspaper=Spectrum News 13 |date=October 8, 2023}}.</ref> Flooding related damage was reported around [[Prospect, Maine|Prospect]] and [[Ellsworth, Maine|Ellsworth]]. At one point, Maine's power companies also reported more than 17,000 customers without power.<ref>{{cite news |language=en |author1=Adam Bartow |title=Philippe causes significant damage to parts of Maine |newspaper=WMTV |date=2023-10-09 |url=https://www.wmtw.com/article/phililppe-tropical-rain-just-fell-parts-maine-see-impressive-totals/45482907# |access-date=2023-10-09}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Strong winds lashed Nova Scotia and New Brunswick from late on October 7 into the next day. {{cvt|40 to 80|mm|in|2}} of rain fell in southwestern Nova Scotia and {{cvt|30 to 60|mm|in|2}} in western New Brunswick.<ref name=Meteocentre>{{cite web|access-date=2023-10-08|date=2023-10-08|language=fr|title=MétéoAlerte|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325171251/https://meteoalerte.com/?area=qc|website=Meteocentre.com}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> On the morning of October 8, Nova Scotia Power reported that 1,400 customers were without power, and New Brunswick Power reported that 900 of their customers were also without Power. Restrictions limited crossings on the [[Confederation Bridge]] between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island while gusts of more than {{cvt|90|kph|mph|0|order=flip}} were reported. Morning ferry services between New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Maine also were canceled.<ref>{{cite news |language=fr |series=Nouveau-Brunswick |title=Tempête Philippe : des milliers de clients sans électricité en N.-É. et au N.-B. |newspaper=ICI Radio-Canada |date=2023-10-08 |url=https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2016139/tempete-philippe-condition-meteo |access-date=October 8, 2023}}</ref> |
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In Quebec, Philippe joined another weather system coming from the west. Regions of [[Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean]] and [[Charlevoix]] received significant amounts of rain. According to the Meteorological Service of Canada, more than {{convert|135|mm|in|2}} fell in certain areas of Charlevoix. The rain caused several rivers to overflow, washing away a chalet along the Petit Bras River, flooding campsites and cutting [[Quebec Route 170]] linking [[L'Anse-Saint-Jean, Quebec|L'Anse-Saint-Jean]] to [[Sagard, Quebec|Sagard]].<ref>{{cite news |language=fr |author1=Nicolas Saint-Pierre |title=Charlevoix: la région a reçu plus de 135 mm de pluie depuis le début du week-end |newspaper=[[Journal de Québec]] |date=2023-10-08 |url=https://www.journaldequebec.com/2023/10/08/encore-des-inondations-dans-charlevoix-la-region-a-recu-plus-de-135-mm-de-pluie-depuis-le-debut-du-week-end |access-date=October 8, 2023}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Tropical cyclones in 2023]] |
* [[Tropical cyclones in 2023]] |
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* [[Timeline of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season]] |
* [[Timeline of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season]] |
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* [[Hurricane Klaus (1990)]] – a slow-moving hurricane that caused flooding |
* [[Hurricane Klaus (1990)]] – a slow-moving hurricane that caused flooding on Saint Lucia and Martinique |
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* [[Tropical Storm Erika |
* [[Tropical Storm Erika]] (2015) – a weak tropical storm that caused torrential rainfall in Dominica, leading to flooding and landslides |
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* [[Hurricane Tammy]] (2023) – affected the northern Leeward islands a couple weeks after Philippe and made landfall on Barbuda at Category 1 strength |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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* {{cite web |language=en |url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/PHILIPPE.shtml |title=Tropical Storm Philippe Public Advisory|author= [[National Hurricane Center]] |publisher=[[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]]}} |
* {{cite web |language=en |url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/PHILIPPE.shtml |title=Tropical Storm Philippe Public Advisory|author= [[National Hurricane Center]] |publisher=[[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]]}} |
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* {{cite web |language=en |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL172023_Philippe.pdf |title=Tropical Storm Phillipe (AL172023) 23 September-6 October 2023 |series=Tropical Storm Report |date= |publisher=National Hurricane Center}}. |
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Revision as of 19:01, 28 April 2024
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | September 23, 2023 |
Dissipated | October 6, 2023 |
Tropical storm | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 60 mph (95 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 998 mbar (hPa); 29.47 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | None |
Damage | Minor |
Areas affected | Northern Leeward Islands, Bermuda |
Part of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season |
Tropical Storm Philippe was a long-lived but weak and poorly organized tropical cyclone which affected the eastern Caribbean during late September and early October 2023. The sixteenth named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season,[a] Philippe formed from a tropical wave on September 23, near Cabo Verde. The storm traversed the Leeward Islands, before being absorbed into an extratropical low on October 6, south of Bermuda.
Heavy rainfall along its trajectory led to significant flooding and multiple mudslides, especially across Guadeloupe, and Antigua and Barbuda. Overall wind damage was minor; there were no storm related casualties. Bermuda also had minor impacts from Philippe's strong winds and rain.
Meteorological history
On September 15, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) began monitoring a tropical wave located inland over West Africa,[1] which moved offshore several days later.[2] On September 20, the wave began interacting with a disturbance just to its west, giving rise to a broad area of low pressure the next day.[3] The disturbance developed a well-defined center on the morning of September 23, west of Cabo Verde, and deep convection associated with it became sufficiently organized to support formation of Tropical Depression Seventeen.[4]
Later that day, the system strengthened into Tropical Storm Philippe.[5] The storm strengthened some on the morning of September 24, as it moved westward through warm waters, steered along the southern side of a mid-level ridge.[6] Philippe struggled, however, to become better organized overall, due to persistent 25–30 mph (35–45 km/h) deep-layer west-southwesterly wind shear. As a result, its center became fully exposed and far removed to the west of the deep convection the following day.[7]
Even so, there was a convective burst that formed near the center of circulation center late on September 26,[8] which continued into the following day. A convective band also began developing on the eastern side of the circulation.[9] Philippe's structure deteriorated somewhat on September 28, with satellite images showing an elongated circulation and multiple centers. As there was some deep convection on the east and southeast sides of what NHC determined was the main center, the system still met the requisite criteria of a tropical cyclone.[10] The storm also stalled, generally drifting to the southwest due to its interaction with Tropical Storm Rina to its east. Philippe remained adrift the following morning, and sheared, with the low-level center pushed to near the western edge of the main area of deep convection.[11]
Philippe continued moving erratically for the next few days, strong northwesterly wind shear precluded any significant strengthening from occurring during this time.[12] On October 2, the storm turned toward the northwest, and made landfall on Barbuda that evening.[13] Satellite imagery showed a sheared, asymmetrical storm.[14] Early on October 6, a large extratropical low formed west of Philippe, resulting in the rapid degradation of Philippe's structure. Philippe was fully absorbed by the other low by 12:00 UTC that day, about 175 mi (280 km) south of Bermuda.[15]
Preparations and impact
Lesser Antilles
Several LIAT-airline flights were cancelled, and government offices and schools were closed in Antigua and Barbuda, Guadeloupe, Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy.[16][17] In Guadeloupe, some areas were left without running water, and isolated one community. Two roads and schools were closed, and 2,500 power outages occurred.[18][19] Multiple middle schools were also damaged, and rainfall in Vieux-Fort, Guadeloupe reached 15 in (380 mm).[20][21] Also on Guadeloupe, four people were carried away by floods in their vehicles but saved according to the authorities.[22] The storm landfall in Barbuda, were homes and vehicles, especially in Antigua, were inundated by floodwaters, and a shelter was opened.[19] Antigua and Barbuda received 6–8 inches (150–200 mm) of rain and blackouts. It left the ground saturated, increasing flood risk from Hurricane Tammy.[23] Off the U.S. Virgin Islands, 12 people were rescued after a ship started to submerge in rough seas.[24][25]
Bermuda
Authorities closed schools, but not public services, as a precaution before the storm. Philippe brought strong winds and rain to Bermuda.[26] The Bermuda Weather Service said the center passed about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the archipelago but was much less severe than expected with rain falling intermittently before its arrival. At L.F. Wade International Airport, 31 millimetres (1.22 in) fell.[27]
Elsewhere
On October 5, Environment Canada issued special weather statements for New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island regarding expected heavy rains in the region within 48 hours.[28] Small craft advisories and gale warnings were issued by the National Weather Service for the Atlantic seaboard from Maine to southern North Carolina the following day, as were inland flash flood warnings.[29] The extra-tropical low that absorbed Philippe's remnant circulation moved into Maine and the Canadian Maritimes on the afternoon of October 7.[30] The next day, it merged with another extratropical system moving eastward from central Quebec.[31]
In central Maine, 2–4 in (51–102 mm) of rain fell. Higher amounts were reported along the coast with a maximum of 5.95 in (151 mm) at North Haven in Knox County.[32] Gusts in the state were in the 50–60 mph (80–97 km/h) range.[33] Flooding related damage was reported around Prospect and Ellsworth. At one point, Maine's power companies also reported more than 17,000 customers without power.[34]
Strong winds lashed Nova Scotia and New Brunswick from late on October 7 into the next day. 40 to 80 mm (1.57 to 3.15 in) of rain fell in southwestern Nova Scotia and 30 to 60 mm (1.18 to 2.36 in) in western New Brunswick.[35] On the morning of October 8, Nova Scotia Power reported that 1,400 customers were without power, and New Brunswick Power reported that 900 of their customers were also without Power. Restrictions limited crossings on the Confederation Bridge between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island while gusts of more than 56 mph (90 km/h) were reported. Morning ferry services between New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Maine also were canceled.[36]
See also
- Weather of 2023
- Tropical cyclones in 2023
- Timeline of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
- Hurricane Klaus (1990) – a slow-moving hurricane that caused flooding on Saint Lucia and Martinique
- Tropical Storm Erika (2015) – a weak tropical storm that caused torrential rainfall in Dominica, leading to flooding and landslides
- Hurricane Tammy (2023) – affected the northern Leeward islands a couple weeks after Philippe and made landfall on Barbuda at Category 1 strength
Notes
- ^ This excludes a retroactively recognized and unnamed subtropical storm in January.
References
- ^ Papin, Philippe (September 15, 2023). Tropical Weather Outlook (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ Kelly, Larry (September 20, 2023). Tropical Weather Outlook (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ Zelinsky, Rachel; Reinhart, Brad (September 23, 2023). Tropical Weather Outlook (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ Zelinsky, David (September 23, 2023). Tropical Depression Seventeen Discussion Number 1 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ Belles, Jonathan (September 23, 2023). "Tropical Storm Philippe forms Midway Between Africa And The Caribbean". The Weather Channel. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ Kelly, Larry (September 24, 2023). Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 4 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ Konarick, Stephen; Cangialosi, John (September 25, 2023). Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 10 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ Papin, Philippe (September 26, 2023). Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 15 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ Kelly, Larry (September 27, 2023). Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 17 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ Cangialosi, John (September 28, 2023). Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 22 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Cangialosi, John (September 29, 2023). Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 25 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Blake, Eric; Stevenson, Stephanie (October 2, 2023). Tropical Storm Philippe Discussion Number 37 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ Roberts, Dave; Pasch, Richard (October 2, 2023). Tropical Storm Philippe Tropical Cyclone Update (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ Masters, Jeff (2023-10-02). "Tropical Storm Warnings in the Leeward Islands for Philippe". Yale Climate Connections. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ Papin, Philippe (April 3, 2024). Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Storm Philippe (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda as heavy rains drench northeast Caribbean". AP News. October 2, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ "Tropical Storm Philippe pelts northeast Caribbean with heavy rains and forces schools to close". AP News. 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ "Tropical Storm Philippe pelts northeast Caribbean with heavy rains and forces schools to close". ABC News. Associated Press. October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "Tropical Storm Philippe triggers flash floods in Northeast Caribbean". Reuters. 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ "La tempête tropicale Philippe frappe la Guadeloupe | Météo-France". Meteo France. October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ "" Quelques dégâts " en Guadeloupe après le passage de la tempête Philippe". www.20minutes.fr (in French). October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ "« Quelques dégâts » en Guadeloupe après le passage de la tempête Philippe". 20 Minutes Planete (in French). 2023-10-04. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ "Hurricanes Norma and Tammy make landfall on Saturday in Mexico and Barbuda". The Independent. 2023-10-22. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ Wesner Childs, Jan (October 4, 2023). "U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Crew Of Boat Caught Up In Tropical Storm Philippe". Weather Underground. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Assuncao, Muri (October 4, 2023). "Coast Guard rescues 12 after cargo ship runs aground off U.S. Virgin Islands amid Tropical Storm Philippe". New York Daily News. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Judson Jones (2023-10-06). "Philippe Will Move North After Bringing Heavy Rain to Bermuda: The storm is now a post-tropical cyclone". The New York Times. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ "L.F. Wade Airport Daily summary at 11:00 UTC. (06:41 mean solar time)". www.ogimet.com. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ Canadian Press (2023-10-05). "Tropical storm Philippe will bring ugly weather to the Maritimes this weekend". CBC News. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ Brian Bushard (2023-10-06). "Another Rare New England Storm: Philippe Threatens Weekend Mess Even As A Post-Tropical System". Forbes. Retrieved October 6, 2023..
- ^ "Analyse de surface NE États-Unis/Sud du Québec de 06 UTC". meteocentre.com (in French). 2023-10-08. Archived from the original on 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
- ^ "Analyse de surface NE États-Unis/Sud du Québec de 06 UTC". meteocentre.com (in French). 2023-10-08. Archived from the original on 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
- ^ Adam Bartow (2023-10-09). "A lot of rain just fell in parts of Maine. See the impressive totals". WMTV. Retrieved 2023-10-09..
- ^ "Philippe brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the Leeward Islands and Bermuda". Spectrum News 13. October 8, 2023..
- ^ Adam Bartow (2023-10-09). "Philippe causes significant damage to parts of Maine". WMTV. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ "MétéoAlerte". Meteocentre.com (in French). 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
- ^ "Tempête Philippe : des milliers de clients sans électricité en N.-É. et au N.-B". ICI Radio-Canada. Nouveau-Brunswick (in French). 2023-10-08. Retrieved October 8, 2023.