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Tropical Storm Josephine (1996)
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Tropical Storm Josephine was the tenth named storm of a moderately active 1996 Atlantic hurricane season
. A strong tropical storm, Josephine dumped heavy rain across most of the southeastern and eastern United States
killing two people and leaving $130 million dollars (1996 USD
, $158 million 2005 USD
) in damage.
extremely late in September 1996. While this frontal system remained stationary, a broad area of convection was notable on satellite images. The broad area of convection appeared to be in relation to the frontal system; the area of disturbed weather also contributed to the development of a tropical wave in the vicinity, which reached the east Pacific and eventually became Hurricane Hernan. Although upper-level winds were only marginally favorable for development, a broad area of low pressure had formed in the Bay of Campeche
on October 1. Despite the formation of the broad area of low pressure, deep convection associated with the system had not become persistent until October 3. The system received its initial Dvorak technique classification from the Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch on October 4, when the surface circulation had become better defined. There was a strong pressure gradient between the system and a high pressure system near the Great Lakes
region, with caused strong winds across the United States Gulf Coast.
Based on Air Force flights, surface and satellite data indicated that Tropical Depression Ten formed on October 4 at 1800 UTC. Between the 6th and 7 October, Josephine rapidly moved eastward and was nearing hurricane strength before upper level wind shear
disrupted the storm structure. Later on the 7th, the storm made landfall near Apalachee Bay, Florida as a strong tropical storm. When the storm crossed the coast, it lost tropical characteristics and was declared an extratropical storm as it moved over Georgia
. The extratropical remnants of Josephine evolved into a powerful nor'easter
as it moved up the U.S. East coast and Atlantic Canada
before merging with another extratropical storm on October 16.
In all, Josephine indirectly caused two fatalities and left $130 million dollars in damage (1996 USD
, $158 million 2005 USD
).
Because damage from Josephine was not regarded as significant enough to warrant retirement of the name it was used again in 2002 and in 2008
.
, 4 inches (101.6 mm) of rain fell in under four hours. The rainfall resulted in widespread flooding; in some areas, roads were submerged under 8 inches (203.2 mm) of water. Serious flooding was reported on rural roads in Duplin County
was reported, and all downtown businesses were flooded in Belhaven
. Offshore, high winds generated a storm surge of 3 foot (0.9144 m), flooding roads on barrier islands and causing beach erosion along the shore. Gusty winds from the storm brought down tree limbs onto roads, contributing to over 12 traffic accidents. The circulation associated with the storm's remnants, combined with a strong coastal frontal boundary
, spawned three tornado
es in the state. A small region was affected by the tornadoes, including Craven County
and Beaufort County
. The tornadoes destroyed several mobile homes, uprooted trees, and brought down power lines.
, the remnants of Josephine dropped up to 5 inches (127 mm) of rainfall and produced wind gusts to 63 miles per hour (101.4 km/h), causing power outages to 26,000 customers. The heavy rainfall contributed to street flooding and resulted in over 70 traffic accidents in southeast portions of the state. Despite the hazardous driving conditions, there were no fatalities or serious injuries. Persistent rainfall also affected the Washington, D.C.
region.
Wind gusts in Maryland
peaked at 77 miles per hour (123.9 km/h), with high winds from the Chesapeake Bay
through the western shore of central and southern parts of the state. Numerous trees were knocked down, some of which struck homes, and power outages were widespread. The storm's winds broke loose a 160 feet (48.8 m) barge from its moorings. About 1.5 to 3.5 in (38.1 to 88.9 mm) of rainfall flooded several roads. In the Chesapeake Bay, the storm generated waves of 6 feet (1.8 m) which damaged piers and bulkhead
s in Calvert
and St. Mary's Counties. Coastal flooding was reported along the Point Lookout
shoreline, and part of Maryland Route 238
was closed due to 1 foot (0.3048 m) of standing water.
In Delaware, the storm's remnants dropped heavy rainfall which caused flash flooding. Part of the Christina River
crested at 10.6 feet (3.2 m), with a flood stage of 9 feet (2.7 m). No fatalities or injuries were reported, though there were several water rescues of individuals trapped in cars. Wind gusts to 58 miles per hour (93.3 km/h) in some areas brought down trees and power lines. A home in Dewey Beach
lost a large section of its roof; elsewhere, a a restaurant lost roof shingles in the winds. In the region, about 4,000 homes lost power.
on October 8. Peak wind gusts generally ranged from 30 to 45 mph (48.3 to 72.4 km/h) across interior portions of the state, which brought down tree limbs. Higher winds were reported along the coast; gusts to 70 miles per hour (112.7 km/h) were reported at the Atlantic City Beach Patrol, while at Seaside Park
, wind gusts attained speeds of 65 miles per hour (104.6 km/h). The high winds downed power lines and destroyed part of a roof in Cape May County
. Throughout the state, numerous downed trees and power lines were reported, some of which struck structures and vehicles. In Seaside Heights
, a hotel under construction had pieces of its roof torn off. About 31,000 customers lost electric power in Atlantic County, New Jersey
, while approximately 14,000 suffered power outages in Ocean County
. In addition to the strong winds, the storm produced 1 to 3 in (25.4 to 76.2 mm) of rainfall in New Jersey, causing localized street and poor drainage flooding. The storm forced the cancellation of part of Bob Dole
's bus tour through the state and postponed a search for the wreck of TWA Flight 800
.
Heavy rainfall from Josephine's remnants also affected eastern Pennsylvania
. Winds gusted to 30 miles per hour (48.3 km/h) in the Pocono Mountains and the Lehigh Valley
, while throughout the greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Area, wind gusts of 45 miles per hour (72.4 km/h) were reported. In Philadelphia, tree limbs were broken by the winds. In Chester County
, a tree was knocked down and 1,500 homes lost power. Rainfall of up to 2.35 inches (59.7 mm) triggered poor drainage flooding, though recent dry weather prevented further flooding.
The storm passed east of Long Island
early on October 9, causing high wind gusts and rainfall. From 1 to 3 in (25.4 to 76.2 mm) generated localized flooding of streets and poor drainage areas. At New York City
, 1.61 to 2.18 in (40.9 to 55.4 mm) of rain fell; the rainfall extended eastward onto Long Island and northward into the lower Hudson Valley
region. A gust of 58 miles per hour (93.3 km/h) was observed at the Suffolk County Airport. Due to the heavy rainfall, the first game of the American League
baseball playoffs in New York was postponed.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Josephine produced high winds and heavy rainfall throughout New England
, and by the storm reached the Gulf of Maine
it had a minimum barometric pressure of 982 mb. Due to strong wind gusts, power outages were reported in Rhode Island
, Massachusetts
, Maine
and New Hampshire
. Trees and tree limbs were knocked down in some areas, and localized flooding of streets and poor drainage was reported. Despite the effects, no significant damage occurred. On October 9 and October 10, the storm's remnants moved across the Canadian Maritime, traversing Nova Scotia
and Newfoundland
. However, damage was not reported in the National Hurricane Center's Preliminary Report on Josephine.
1996 Atlantic hurricane season
The 1996 Atlantic hurricane season was the first season since 1965 in which all tropical cyclones reached tropical storm status. It officially began on June 1, 1996, and lasted until November 30, 1996...
. A strong tropical storm, Josephine dumped heavy rain across most of the southeastern and eastern United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
killing two people and leaving $130 million dollars (1996 USD
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
, $158 million 2005 USD
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
) in damage.
Meteorological history
Josephine originated from a frontal system which remained stationary over the southwest Gulf of MexicoGulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is a partially landlocked ocean basin largely surrounded by the North American continent and the island of Cuba. It is bounded on the northeast, north and northwest by the Gulf Coast of the United States, on the southwest and south by Mexico, and on the southeast by Cuba. In...
extremely late in September 1996. While this frontal system remained stationary, a broad area of convection was notable on satellite images. The broad area of convection appeared to be in relation to the frontal system; the area of disturbed weather also contributed to the development of a tropical wave in the vicinity, which reached the east Pacific and eventually became Hurricane Hernan. Although upper-level winds were only marginally favorable for development, a broad area of low pressure had formed in the Bay of Campeche
Bay of Campeche
The Bay of Campeche is the southern bight of the Gulf of Mexico. It is surrounded on three sides by the Mexican states of Campeche, Tabasco and Veracruz. It was named by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba and Antonio de Alaminos during their expedition in 1517...
on October 1. Despite the formation of the broad area of low pressure, deep convection associated with the system had not become persistent until October 3. The system received its initial Dvorak technique classification from the Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch on October 4, when the surface circulation had become better defined. There was a strong pressure gradient between the system and a high pressure system near the Great Lakes
Great Lakes
The Great Lakes are a collection of freshwater lakes located in northeastern North America, on the Canada – United States border. Consisting of Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, they form the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth by total surface, coming in second by volume...
region, with caused strong winds across the United States Gulf Coast.
Based on Air Force flights, surface and satellite data indicated that Tropical Depression Ten formed on October 4 at 1800 UTC. Between the 6th and 7 October, Josephine rapidly moved eastward and was nearing hurricane strength before upper level wind shear
Wind shear
Wind shear, sometimes referred to as windshear or wind gradient, is a difference in wind speed and direction over a relatively short distance in the atmosphere...
disrupted the storm structure. Later on the 7th, the storm made landfall near Apalachee Bay, Florida as a strong tropical storm. When the storm crossed the coast, it lost tropical characteristics and was declared an extratropical storm as it moved over Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. The extratropical remnants of Josephine evolved into a powerful nor'easter
Nor'easter
A nor'easter is a type of macro-scale storm along the East Coast of the United States and Atlantic Canada, so named because the storm travels to the northeast from the south and the winds come from the northeast, especially in the coastal areas of the Northeastern United States and Atlantic Canada...
as it moved up the U.S. East coast and Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada is the region of Canada comprising the four provinces located on the Atlantic coast, excluding Quebec: the three Maritime provinces – New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia – and Newfoundland and Labrador...
before merging with another extratropical storm on October 16.
Impact
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
, $158 million 2005 USD
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
).
Because damage from Josephine was not regarded as significant enough to warrant retirement of the name it was used again in 2002 and in 2008
2008 Atlantic hurricane season
The 2008 Atlantic hurricane season was a very active hurricane season with sixteen named storms formed, including eight that became hurricanes and five that became major hurricanes. The season officially started on June 1 and ended on November 30. These dates conventionally delimit the period of...
.
Southeast United States
The remnants of Josephine impacted North Carolina on October 7 and October 8. Rainfall was generally 3 to 5 in (76.2 to 127 mm), though localized higher amounts were reported. In GreenvilleGreenville, North Carolina
Greenville is the county seat of Pitt County and principal city of the Greenville, North Carolina metropolitan area. Greenville is the health, entertainment, and educational hub of North Carolina's Tidewater and Coastal Plain and in 2008 was listed as the Tenth Largest City in North Carolina...
, 4 inches (101.6 mm) of rain fell in under four hours. The rainfall resulted in widespread flooding; in some areas, roads were submerged under 8 inches (203.2 mm) of water. Serious flooding was reported on rural roads in Duplin County
Duplin County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 49,063 people, 18,267 households, and 13,060 families residing in the county. The population density was 60 people per square mile . There were 20,520 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile...
was reported, and all downtown businesses were flooded in Belhaven
Belhaven, North Carolina
Belhaven is a town in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,968 at the 2000 census. Belhaven is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region....
. Offshore, high winds generated a storm surge of 3 foot (0.9144 m), flooding roads on barrier islands and causing beach erosion along the shore. Gusty winds from the storm brought down tree limbs onto roads, contributing to over 12 traffic accidents. The circulation associated with the storm's remnants, combined with a strong coastal frontal boundary
Weather front
A weather front is a boundary separating two masses of air of different densities, and is the principal cause of meteorological phenomena. In surface weather analyses, fronts are depicted using various colored lines and symbols, depending on the type of front...
, spawned three tornado
Tornado
A tornado is a violent, dangerous, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud. They are often referred to as a twister or a cyclone, although the word cyclone is used in meteorology in a wider...
es in the state. A small region was affected by the tornadoes, including Craven County
Craven County, North Carolina
Craven County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The estimated population in 2006 was 94,875. Its county seat is New Bern.Craven County is part of the New Bern, North Carolina, Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
and Beaufort County
Beaufort County, North Carolina
- Law and government :Beaufort County is a member of the Mid-East Commission regional council of governments.Beaufort County is one of the proposed sites for a Navy outlying landing field. This practice airfield would allow pilots to simulate landings on an aircraft carrier...
. The tornadoes destroyed several mobile homes, uprooted trees, and brought down power lines.
Mid-Atlantic
In VirginiaVirginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
, the remnants of Josephine dropped up to 5 inches (127 mm) of rainfall and produced wind gusts to 63 miles per hour (101.4 km/h), causing power outages to 26,000 customers. The heavy rainfall contributed to street flooding and resulted in over 70 traffic accidents in southeast portions of the state. Despite the hazardous driving conditions, there were no fatalities or serious injuries. Persistent rainfall also affected the Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
region.
Wind gusts in Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
peaked at 77 miles per hour (123.9 km/h), with high winds from the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. It lies off the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Maryland and Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay's drainage basin covers in the District of Columbia and parts of six states: New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West...
through the western shore of central and southern parts of the state. Numerous trees were knocked down, some of which struck homes, and power outages were widespread. The storm's winds broke loose a 160 feet (48.8 m) barge from its moorings. About 1.5 to 3.5 in (38.1 to 88.9 mm) of rainfall flooded several roads. In the Chesapeake Bay, the storm generated waves of 6 feet (1.8 m) which damaged piers and bulkhead
Bulkhead
Bulkhead may refer to:* Bulkhead, a compartment of a building for preventing spread of fires, see Compartmentalization * Bulkhead , a retaining wall used as a form of coastal management, akin to a seawall, or as a structural device such as a bulkhead partition* Bulkhead , a wall within the hull of...
s in Calvert
Calvert County, Maryland
Calvert County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. It occupies the Calvert Peninsula which is bordered on the east by the Chesapeake Bay and on the west by the Patuxent River. Calvert County is part of the Southern Maryland region. Calvert County's residents are among the highest...
and St. Mary's Counties. Coastal flooding was reported along the Point Lookout
Point Lookout, Maryland
Point Lookout is a Maryland state park at the southern tip of St. Mary's County, Maryland. It is a peninsula formed by the confluence of the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River....
shoreline, and part of Maryland Route 238
Maryland Route 238
Maryland Route 238 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. The state highway runs from MD 242 in Bushwood north to MD 5 in Helen. MD 238 is a C-shaped highway in western St. Mary's County, connecting Bushwood and Helen with Maddox and Chaptico, where the highway intersects MD 234,...
was closed due to 1 foot (0.3048 m) of standing water.
In Delaware, the storm's remnants dropped heavy rainfall which caused flash flooding. Part of the Christina River
Christina River
The Christina River is a tributary of the Delaware River, approximately 35 miles long, in northern Delaware in the United States, also flowing through small areas of southeastern Pennsylvania and northeastern Maryland. Near its mouth the river flows past downtown Wilmington, Delaware,...
crested at 10.6 feet (3.2 m), with a flood stage of 9 feet (2.7 m). No fatalities or injuries were reported, though there were several water rescues of individuals trapped in cars. Wind gusts to 58 miles per hour (93.3 km/h) in some areas brought down trees and power lines. A home in Dewey Beach
Dewey Beach, Delaware
As of the census of 2000, there were 301 people, 161 households, and 83 families residing in the town. The population density was 876.6 people per square mile . There were 1,369 housing units at an average density of 3,986.9 per square mile...
lost a large section of its roof; elsewhere, a a restaurant lost roof shingles in the winds. In the region, about 4,000 homes lost power.
Northeast United States and Canada
The remnants of Josephine affected New JerseyNew Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
on October 8. Peak wind gusts generally ranged from 30 to 45 mph (48.3 to 72.4 km/h) across interior portions of the state, which brought down tree limbs. Higher winds were reported along the coast; gusts to 70 miles per hour (112.7 km/h) were reported at the Atlantic City Beach Patrol, while at Seaside Park
Seaside Park, New Jersey
Seaside Park is a Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the borough population was 1,579. Seaside Park is situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula that separates Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean.The first inhabitants...
, wind gusts attained speeds of 65 miles per hour (104.6 km/h). The high winds downed power lines and destroyed part of a roof in Cape May County
Cape May County, New Jersey
-Climate:Being the southernmost point in New Jersey, Cape May has fairly mild wintertime temperatures. Contrary to that, the summertime has lower temperatures than most places in the state, making the county a popular place to escape the heat. It is in zone 7a/7b, which is the same as parts of...
. Throughout the state, numerous downed trees and power lines were reported, some of which struck structures and vehicles. In Seaside Heights
Seaside Heights, New Jersey
Seaside Heights is a Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 2,887. Seaside Heights is situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula that separates Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean...
, a hotel under construction had pieces of its roof torn off. About 31,000 customers lost electric power in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Atlantic County, New Jersey
-National protected areas:* Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge * Great Egg Harbor Scenic and Recreational River -Demographics:...
, while approximately 14,000 suffered power outages in Ocean County
Ocean County, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 510,916 people, 200,402 households, and 137,876 families residing in the county. The population density was 803 people per square mile . There were 248,711 housing units at an average density of 151/km²...
. In addition to the strong winds, the storm produced 1 to 3 in (25.4 to 76.2 mm) of rainfall in New Jersey, causing localized street and poor drainage flooding. The storm forced the cancellation of part of Bob Dole
Bob Dole
Robert Joseph "Bob" Dole is an American attorney and politician. Dole represented Kansas in the United States Senate from 1969 to 1996, was Gerald Ford's Vice Presidential running mate in the 1976 presidential election, and was Senate Majority Leader from 1985 to 1987 and in 1995 and 1996...
's bus tour through the state and postponed a search for the wreck of TWA Flight 800
TWA Flight 800
Trans World Airlines Flight 800 , a Boeing 747-131, exploded and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near East Moriches, New York, on July 17, 1996, at about 20:31 EDT, 12 minutes after takeoff, killing all 230 persons on board. At the time, it was the second-deadliest U.S...
.
Heavy rainfall from Josephine's remnants also affected eastern Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. Winds gusted to 30 miles per hour (48.3 km/h) in the Pocono Mountains and the Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley
The Lehigh Valley, known officially by the United States Census Bureau as the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan area and referred to locally as The Valley and A-B-E, is a metropolitan region consisting of Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, and Carbon counties in eastern Pennsylvania and...
, while throughout the greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Area, wind gusts of 45 miles per hour (72.4 km/h) were reported. In Philadelphia, tree limbs were broken by the winds. In Chester County
Chester County, Pennsylvania
-State parks:*French Creek State Park*Marsh Creek State Park*White Clay Creek Preserve-Demographics:As of the 2010 census, the county was 85.5% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American or Alaskan Native, 3.9% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian, 1.8% were two or more races, and 2.4% were...
, a tree was knocked down and 1,500 homes lost power. Rainfall of up to 2.35 inches (59.7 mm) triggered poor drainage flooding, though recent dry weather prevented further flooding.
The storm passed east of Long Island
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
early on October 9, causing high wind gusts and rainfall. From 1 to 3 in (25.4 to 76.2 mm) generated localized flooding of streets and poor drainage areas. At New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, 1.61 to 2.18 in (40.9 to 55.4 mm) of rain fell; the rainfall extended eastward onto Long Island and northward into the lower Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley comprises the valley of the Hudson River and its adjacent communities in New York State, United States, from northern Westchester County northward to the cities of Albany and Troy.-History:...
region. A gust of 58 miles per hour (93.3 km/h) was observed at the Suffolk County Airport. Due to the heavy rainfall, the first game of the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
baseball playoffs in New York was postponed.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Josephine produced high winds and heavy rainfall throughout New England
New England
New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut...
, and by the storm reached the Gulf of Maine
Gulf of Maine
The Gulf of Maine is a large gulf of the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast of North America.It is delineated by Cape Cod at the eastern tip of Massachusetts in the southwest and Cape Sable at the southern tip of Nova Scotia in the northeast. It includes the entire coastlines of the U.S...
it had a minimum barometric pressure of 982 mb. Due to strong wind gusts, power outages were reported in Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, Maine
Maine
Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, New Hampshire to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is both the northernmost and easternmost...
and New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
. Trees and tree limbs were knocked down in some areas, and localized flooding of streets and poor drainage was reported. Despite the effects, no significant damage occurred. On October 9 and October 10, the storm's remnants moved across the Canadian Maritime, traversing Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
and Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
. However, damage was not reported in the National Hurricane Center's Preliminary Report on Josephine.
See also
- Tropical cycloneTropical cycloneA tropical cyclone is a storm system characterized by a large low-pressure center and numerous thunderstorms that produce strong winds and heavy rain. Tropical cyclones strengthen when water evaporated from the ocean is released as the saturated air rises, resulting in condensation of water vapor...
- List of Florida hurricanes
- List of North Carolina hurricanes