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The maximum wind gust recorded in the United Kingdom at a non-mountain station on the day of landfall was {{convert|81|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} at [[Capel Curig]], Wales. The highest gust overall was {{convert|98|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} at [[Cairn Gorm]] Summit, Scotland.<ref>{{cite news|title=UK Met Office, "Post-tropical storm Katia – September 2011"|url=http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/who/how/case-studies/post-tropical-storm-katia|accessdate=September 22, 2011}}</ref> In County Durham, a man was killed when a tree fell on a minibus he was driving.<ref>{{cite news|title=Northern Echo, "Driver dies as gales batter region"|url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/barnardcastle/9246491.Driver_dies_as_gales_batter_region/|accessdate=September 12, 2011}}</ref> Across the United Kingdom, damage was estimated at £100&nbsp;million ($157&nbsp;million USD).<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2037199/Hurricane-Katia-UK-Damage-cost-100M-high-winds-batter-Britain.html?ITO=1490 | location=London |work=Daily Mail | first=Emily | last=Allen | title=Damage from Hurricane Katia will cost UK £100M after high winds battered Britain | date=September 14, 2011}}</ref> Large waves also battered the west coast of Scotland.<ref>{{cite news|last=Graham|first=Sarah|title=Britain braced for second day of storms bringing blackouts and transport chaos|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2036158/Hurricane-Katia-UK-Worst-storms-15-years-bring-blackouts-chaos.html|accessdate=September 30, 2011|newspaper=Daily Mail|date=September 13, 2011|location=London}}</ref>
The maximum wind gust recorded in the United Kingdom at a non-mountain station on the day of landfall was {{convert|81|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} at [[Capel Curig]], Wales. The highest gust overall was {{convert|98|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} at [[Cairn Gorm]] Summit, Scotland.<ref>{{cite news|title=UK Met Office, "Post-tropical storm Katia – September 2011"|url=http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/who/how/case-studies/post-tropical-storm-katia|accessdate=September 22, 2011}}</ref> In County Durham, a man was killed when a tree fell on a minibus he was driving.<ref>{{cite news|title=Northern Echo, "Driver dies as gales batter region"|url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/barnardcastle/9246491.Driver_dies_as_gales_batter_region/|accessdate=September 12, 2011}}</ref> Across the United Kingdom, damage was estimated at £100&nbsp;million ($157&nbsp;million USD).<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2037199/Hurricane-Katia-UK-Damage-cost-100M-high-winds-batter-Britain.html?ITO=1490 | location=London |work=Daily Mail | first=Emily | last=Allen | title=Damage from Hurricane Katia will cost UK £100M after high winds battered Britain | date=September 14, 2011}}</ref> Large waves also battered the west coast of Scotland.<ref>{{cite news|last=Graham|first=Sarah|title=Britain braced for second day of storms bringing blackouts and transport chaos|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2036158/Hurricane-Katia-UK-Worst-storms-15-years-bring-blackouts-chaos.html|accessdate=September 30, 2011|newspaper=Daily Mail|date=September 13, 2011|location=London}}</ref>

Katia also caused the cancellation of the second stage<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cycling/14879182.stm|title=Tour of Britain - Second stage cancelled due to weather|work=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=12 September 2011|accessdate=12 September 2011}}</ref> of the [[2011 Tour of Britain#Stage_2|Tour of Britain]] cycle race from [[Kendal]] to [[Blackpool]] due to debris on the road caused by the strong winds across North West England.


The remnants of Katia produced damage as far east as [[Russia]]. In [[St. Petersburg, Russia|St. Petersburg]], wind gusts up to 45&nbsp;mph (75&nbsp;km/h) damaged buildings and left roughly 1,500 residents without power<ref>{{ru icon}} {{cite web|publisher=Российское информационное агентство|date=September 15, 2011|accessdate=September 17, 2011|title=Петербург оправляется от урагана: повалены десятки деревьев, повреждены автомобили|url=http://www.nr2.ru/incidents/348568.html}}</ref><ref>{{ru icon}} {{cite web|publisher=KM Онлайн|date=September 15, 2011|accessdate=September 17, 2011|title=Ослабевший ураган "Катя" добрался до Санкт-Петербурга|url=http://www.km.ru/v-rossii/2011/09/15/rossiya/oslabevshii-uragan-katya-dobralsya-do-sankt-peterburga}}</ref> In [[Estonia]] the storm cut off power to approximately 940 households, particularly affecting the island of [[Hiiumaa]] and [[Harju County]], with strong winds in coastal areas gusting up to 90 kmph.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gales Leave 900 Households Blacked Out|url=http://news.err.ee/Environment/30024cbd-cfcc-409a-b49b-e83c65d330b0|publisher=err.ee|accessdate=February 9, 2012}}</ref>
The remnants of Katia produced damage as far east as [[Russia]]. In [[St. Petersburg, Russia|St. Petersburg]], wind gusts up to 45&nbsp;mph (75&nbsp;km/h) damaged buildings and left roughly 1,500 residents without power<ref>{{ru icon}} {{cite web|publisher=Российское информационное агентство|date=September 15, 2011|accessdate=September 17, 2011|title=Петербург оправляется от урагана: повалены десятки деревьев, повреждены автомобили|url=http://www.nr2.ru/incidents/348568.html}}</ref><ref>{{ru icon}} {{cite web|publisher=KM Онлайн|date=September 15, 2011|accessdate=September 17, 2011|title=Ослабевший ураган "Катя" добрался до Санкт-Петербурга|url=http://www.km.ru/v-rossii/2011/09/15/rossiya/oslabevshii-uragan-katya-dobralsya-do-sankt-peterburga}}</ref> In [[Estonia]] the storm cut off power to approximately 940 households, particularly affecting the island of [[Hiiumaa]] and [[Harju County]], with strong winds in coastal areas gusting up to 90 kmph.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gales Leave 900 Households Blacked Out|url=http://news.err.ee/Environment/30024cbd-cfcc-409a-b49b-e83c65d330b0|publisher=err.ee|accessdate=February 9, 2012}}</ref>

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Hurricane Katia
Category 4 major hurricane (SSHWS/NWS)
Hurricane Katia as a category 3 hurricane on September 5
FormedAugust 29, 2011
DissipatedSeptember 10, 2011
Highest winds1-minute sustained: 135 mph (215 km/h)
Lowest pressure946 mbar (hPa); 27.94 inHg
Fatalities3 direct, 1 missing
Damage~ $157 million (2011 USD)
Areas affectedLesser Antilles, United States, Canada, Europe
Part of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season

Hurricane Katia was the eleventh named storm, second hurricane and second major hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season. A Cape Verde-type hurricane, Katia developed from a tropical wave south of the Cape Verde Islands on August 29. Tracking west-northwestward, the system gradually strengthened within an area supportive of tropical development. Late on August 31, Katia was estimated to have attained hurricane status well away from land. In the morning of September 4, it strengthened rapidly to reach Category 2 status. During the course of the day on September 5, it grew in strength to become a Category 4 hurricane. On September 6, it weakened steadily to a Category 1 hurricane, and four days later it became extratropical, while located to the south of Newfoundland. The extratropical system then moved east-northeast towards the United Kingdom, and made landfall there with winds near 70 mph (110 km/h). It merged with a larger extratropical system at 0000 UTC on September 13 in the North Sea.

Meteorological history

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

On August 27, 2011, a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave moved off the west coast of Africa into the Atlantic Ocean. As it moved westward into a region favorable for tropical cyclogenesis, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) expected gradual development of the wave over the following days.[1] The following afternoon, an area of low pressure developed within the wave as it tracked roughly 400 miles (640 km) south of the Cape Verde Islands.[2] In light of further convective development and the appearance of curved bands on satellite imagery, the NHC designated the low as Tropical Depression Twelve early on August 29. Situated south of a subtropical ridge, the depression maintained a west-northwestward track.[3] Initially, strong wind shear prevented further organization;[4] however, by the morning of August 30, deep convection formed near the center of circulation and Dvorak technique intensity estimates rose to T2.5, or 40 mph (64 km/h). This prompted the NHC to upgrade the depression to Tropical Storm Katia, the eleventh named storm of 2011.[5] Continuing west-northwestward into a region of lower shear and high sea surface temperatures, further intensification took place over the following day.[6]

Hurricane Katia on August 31 as seen from the International Space Station

Gradual development of the storm's central dense overcast took place throughout August 31 and microwave imagery depicted a developing banding eye feature. Later that day, it was estimated that Katia intensified into a hurricane well-away from land.[7] However, increasing wind shear associated with an upper-level low to the northwest displaced convection from the hurricane's center, on September 1.[8] Over the following few days, Katia maintained its intensity at 75 mph (120 km/h) as it struggled to maintain convection amidst wind shear and dry air.[9][10] At times, a mid-level eye developed; however, this feature was displaced to the north of the low-level circulation.[11] On the morning of September 4, Katia strengthened once again and buoy data from a NOAA data buoy confirmed a much stronger storm and Katia was upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane, with winds of 100 mph (160 km/h). Satellite imagery also indicated that the system had a more pronounced eye developing, and the storm was becoming more organized.[12] Strengthening of the cyclone leveled off as the day went on, and while an eye remained visible on visible satellite imagery, infrared satellites were not always able to detect an eye.[13] In the late evening of September 5, Katia strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane at peak intensity with winds of 135 mph (215 km/h);[14] however, it then weakened back into a Category 3 during the early morning of September 6, with winds of 125 mph (200 km/h) due to an eyewall replacement cycle taking place.[15]

Hurricane Katia on September 6, with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee further west over the South Eastern United States, as well as the disturbance that would become Hurricane Nate in the Bay of Campeche

By that evening, Katia had weakened to a Category 1 hurricane,[16] and by the morning of September 7, the hurricane had continued to weaken more. The eyewall replacement cycle that had been taking place was interrupted, and dry air led to the system weakening and becoming less organized.[17] Katia continued to weaken throughout the day, and by late evening, it had begun to turn northward, moving between a subtropical ridge and upper-level low.[18]

In the early hours of September 8, Katia began to strengthen slightly, with winds increasing to 90 mph (150 km/h), and the pressure dropping to 970 mbar (hPa; 28.64 inHg).[19] The hurricane then weakened in the afternoon, but held its intensity in the late evening as the formation of an eye was seen on satellite imagery. Due to the storm turning to the northeast, vertical wind shear decreased, and this decrease was responsible for the Katia being able to maintain its intensity.[20] Katia became a strong post-tropical cyclone on the morning of September 10 as it became embedded in a frontal zone, while still maintaining hurricane-force sustained winds.[21] The remnants of Katia accelerated across the Atlantic, and by September 12, the system crossed Ireland and the United Kingdom, with winds still at hurricane intensity.

Preparations and impact

As Katia passed to the northeast of the Lesser Antilles, large swells impacted several islands. Due to this, a yellow alert was raised in Guadeloupe to warn residents of rough or dangerous sea.[22] A 37 year old fisherman was swept away by high seas conditions.[23]

Although well away from the storm, Katia's rip currents resulted in the death of a swimmer in Volusia County, Florida.[24] A second person drowned off the coast of Maine on September 9 after being knocked off his boat by large waves.[25] While nearing and moving up the U.S. East Coast, the NHC issued warnings of Katia's rip currents with several public advisories.

Europe

As a post tropical cyclone, Katia moved quickly across the Atlantic, and was expected to start affecting the British Isles during September 11 with hurricane force wind speeds and possible hurricane force wind gusts.[26] On September 9, in preparation for this both the Met Office and Met Eireann started to issue alerts and warnings for parts of the British Isles.[26][27] They warned that parts of the British Isles were likely to experience gale-force and storm-force windspeeds during September 11 and 12 which could be strong enough to uproot trees, create widespread travel chaos, and cause major damage to buildings, with western parts of the United Kingdom also at risk from localized flooding.[26][28] In preparation for the storm, Irish ferries canceled a number of its Swift sailings between Dublin and Holyhead.[27] Swedish met institute issued a class 1 warning (certain risks and disturbances) for gale-force winds for the night before September 13.

The maximum wind gust recorded in the United Kingdom at a non-mountain station on the day of landfall was 81 mph (130 km/h) at Capel Curig, Wales. The highest gust overall was 98 mph (158 km/h) at Cairn Gorm Summit, Scotland.[29] In County Durham, a man was killed when a tree fell on a minibus he was driving.[30] Across the United Kingdom, damage was estimated at £100 million ($157 million USD).[31] Large waves also battered the west coast of Scotland.[32]

Katia also caused the cancellation of the second stage[33] of the Tour of Britain cycle race from Kendal to Blackpool due to debris on the road caused by the strong winds across North West England.

The remnants of Katia produced damage as far east as Russia. In St. Petersburg, wind gusts up to 45 mph (75 km/h) damaged buildings and left roughly 1,500 residents without power[34][35] In Estonia the storm cut off power to approximately 940 households, particularly affecting the island of Hiiumaa and Harju County, with strong winds in coastal areas gusting up to 90 kmph.[36]

References

  1. ^ Robbie Berg (August 27, 2011). "Tropical Weather Outlook". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
  2. ^ Todd Kimberlain and Eric Blake (August 28, 2011). "Tropical Weather Outlook". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
  3. ^ Michael Brennan (August 29, 2011). "Tropical Depression Twelve Discussion One". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
  4. ^ Richard Pasch (August 29, 2011). "Tropical Depression Twelve Discussion Three". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
  5. ^ Michael Brennan (August 30, 2011). "Tropical Storm Katia Discussion Five". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
  6. ^ Richard Pasch (August 30, 2011). "Tropical Storm Katia Discussion Seven". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
  7. ^ Daniel Brown (August 31, 2011). "Hurricane Katia Discussion Twelve". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
  8. ^ David Zelinski and John Cangialosi (September 1, 2011). "Tropical Storm Katia Discussion Fifteen". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
  9. ^ Eric Blake (September 3, 2011). "Hurricane Katia Discussion Twenty-One". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
  10. ^ Robbie Berg (September 3, 2011). "Tropical Storm Katia Discussion Twenty-Three". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
  11. ^ Todd Kimberlain (September 4, 2011). "Tropical Storm Katia Discussion Twenty-Five". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
  12. ^ Robbie Berg (September 4, 2011). "Tropical Storm Katia Discussion Twenty-Six". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
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  14. ^ John Cangialosi (September 5, 2011). "Tropical Storm Katia Public Advisory Thirty-Two". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
  15. ^ Robbie Berg and Lixion Avila (September 6, 2011). "Tropical Storm Katia Discussion Thirty-Three". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
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  17. ^ Todd Kimberlain and Richard Pasch (September 7, 2011). "Tropical Storm Katia Discussion Thirty-Seven". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 7, 2011.
  18. ^ John Cangialosi and Jack Beven (September 7, 2011). "Tropical Storm Katia Discussion Forty". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 7, 2011.
  19. ^ Wallace Hogsett and James Franklin (September 8, 2011). "Tropical Storm Katia Discussion Forty-One". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
  20. ^ Stacy Stewart (September 8, 2011). "Tropical Storm Katia Discussion Forty-Four". National Hurricane Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
  21. ^ Stewart, Stacy. "Post-Tropical Cyclone KATIA Discussion Number 50". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 10, 2011.
  22. ^ Template:Fr icon "Ouragan Katia : mer forte en Guadeloupe". Radio Caraibes Guadeloupe. September 3, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
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