[11] The peak rainfall on the island was 14.64 in (372 mm) in Jayuya in central Puerto Rico. [10] Around 1200 UTC on November 17, Lenny intensified into a Category 4 hurricane while approaching the islands of the northeastern Caribbean. [55] The name was replaced with Lee in the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. [1] Late on November 19, Lenny weakened to tropical storm intensity after increased wind shear exposed the cyclone's center from the deepest convection. Hurricane Lenny 1999. There were five deaths in Guadeloupe. At the same time, Lenny developed an anticyclone aloft, which provided favorable conditions for the hurricane's development. There was also severe beach erosion in western St. Croix; high waves dumped 6.5 ft (2 m) of sand onto coastal roads about 100 ft (30 m) inland,[11] and also washed several boats ashore. As more areas are put on alert, the storm shows no sign of abating. There, high seas washed a 546-ft (166 m) freighter ashore. [18] Residents in flood-prone areas were advised to evacuate in southern Haiti and in the neighboring Dominican Republic. Hurricane Lenny - 1999 The irony, of course, was that Hurricane Lenny was really not close to Dominica at all: we’ve had closer brushes with bigger storms. [1] Sustained winds on the island reached 53 mph (85 km/h) at the Cyril E. King Airport, with gusts to 70 mph (120 km/h). There are three main reasons to remember Lenny. [27] Hotels along the island's west coast sustained heavy damage, and across the nation the hurricane's impact was worse than that from Hurricane Luis four years prior. On November 13, the system became better organized; a Hurricane Hunters flight later that day discovered a surface circulation and winds of about 35 mph (56 km/h). Her southern heritage has played a large role in the setting and themes of her writing, as well as the critical response she has received—she is often categorized as a writer of the “Southern Gothic” tradition. Storm damage cut off the towns in western Grenada from the capital city of Saint George's. [39] As a result, the three SSS Islands sustained power and telephone outages. The Passing of Hurricane Lenny. [25], Governments across the eastern Caribbean issued hurricane warnings as far south as Montserrat. [1], In Dominica, high waves damaged the island's western coastal highway, leaving the most heavily traveled road temporarily closed. [1] Localized flooding was reported,[35] including in the capital, The Valley, where waters reportedly reached a depth of 14 ft (4.3 m). Other agencies, including the Caribbean Development Bank, the United Kingdom's Department for International Development, and the European Union, provided $1.1 million in assistance. IFRC: Eastern Caribbean: Hurricane Lenny Appeal No. The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence. [40] Damage in the country totaled $6.6 million. In the country, strong winds on the storm's fringe killed a man by striking him with a beam. [22], Hurricane Lenny was originally forecast to strike Puerto Rico, although it remained south of the island. 6. Damage throughout the island totaled $105 million (1999 US). With a loan from the Caribbean Development Bank, the government worked to complete a sea wall along a highway south of its capital Roseau. Later that day, thunderstorm activity increased. The data indicated the developme… [35] About 50 people were left homeless in the country. in Nov. Hurricane Lenny began as a low-pressure area that was first observed in the southwestern Caribbean Sea on November 8. The path resulted from its movement along the southern end of a trough over the western Atlantic Ocean. On nearby St. John, wind gusts reached 92 mph (148 km/h). Lenny was an odd hurricane because it moved west-to-east in the Caribbean in November – the reverse direction of how storms usually track in that portion of the Atlantic Basin. Despite favorable conditions for strengthening, the hurricane weakened as it turned to an eastward drift, possibly due to the upwelling of cooler waters. Several businesses were flooded, and some beach erosion was reported. This hurricane had a major impact on numerous land areas in the Caribbean Sea. [1] The rains resulted in mudslides and flooding and were the primary form of impact on the island. At the time, a ridge was expected to build to Lenny's east and turn the storm northeastward into Puerto Rico 24 hours later. Hurricane Lenny has cut a swathe through the Caribbean causing widespread damage to many islands. Thomas. After the sudden weakening,[7] the Hurricane Hunters reported that the eye had reformed and the hurricane's winds had reached 100 mph (160 km/h). In the affected region, the heavy rainfall destroyed 80 percent of the vegetables and 50 percent of the plantains. The data indicated the development of Tropical Depression Sixteen at 1800 UTC, about 175 mi (280 km) south of the Cayman Islands. Tony was also notable for being a very large storm, similar to that of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, which is why many dub it Superstorm Tony. Some people at the National Hurricane Center nicknamed it "Wrong Way Lenny". On November 21, Lenny turned to the northeast and weakened to a tropical depression. [1] Beginning on November 17, Lenny affected Puerto Rico with gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Source: OrbView-2 > SeaWiFS Topic: Atmosphere > Atmospheric Phenomena > Hurricanes. Hurricane warning. — Kenneth Chisholm This film tells the story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, an African-American man who rose above his troubled youth to become a top contender for the middle-weight boxing title. One, it was strongest November Atlantic hurricane; two, the damage it caused in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and three, it moved the opposite way storms usually moved across the Caribbean Sea. [26] Most businesses and schools were closed in Antigua and Barbuda during the storm, while in Dominica, the airport was closed. [8], Beginning on November 16, Hurricane Lenny underwent a 24-hour period of rapid deepening, reaching major hurricane status about 165 mi (265 km) south of the Mona Passage. On the Dutch side of the island, rainfall peaked at 27.56 in (700 mm) in Philipsburg. Rains in the Dominican Republic caused flooding in the country's southwest portion. [29] Rainfall of around 3 in (76 mm) reached as far south as Martinique, where one person was killed. Officials there advised residents living near ghauts to evacuate, and one shelter was located in each district of the country. For 36 hours, Saint Martin experienced tropical storm conditions, and there were three times when the winds surpassed hurricane force. [11] Damage on St. Thomas was minimal, limited to minor flooding and mudslides. [31], In Jamaica, the hurricane dropped heavy rainfall but left little damage. Rainfall amounted to around 4 in (100 mm)[1] and caused a mudslide near Coxheath. Hurricane Leroy is the secondary antagonist of Dolphin Tale, it destroyed parts of Clearwater Marine Aquarium and parts of Clearwater, Florida.. [1] Two sailors were killed offshore when their yacht was lost in the southern Caribbean Sea. Hurricane Lenny - November 14-21, 1999. [20] Flooding around Les Cayes in southwestern Haiti destroyed 60 percent of the rice, corn, and banana plantations, while high waves wrecked several houses in Cavaellon. Before moving through the Lesser Antilles, Lenny produced rough surf that killed two people in northern Colombia. Hurricane Lenny 13 - 23 November 1999 John L. Guiney National Hurricane Center 9 December 1999 (modified 22 February 2000) Hurricane Lenny was the fifth category-four hurricane on the Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Scale (SSHS) of the 1999 season - a record. Hurricane Florence is an example of an unusual path. [1] The rainfall caused severe flooding in Antigua, resulting in landslides in the northwestern and southern portion of the island. The track: currently the eye of Lenny is at 17.1N, 65.1W. [33], After passing southeast of Puerto Rico, Hurricane Lenny struck St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands, although its strongest winds remained southeast of the island. [29], Early in its existence, Lenny produced large waves and high tides along the Guajira Peninsula in Colombia,[1] sinking two boats and flooding 1,200 houses. One, it was strongest November Atlantic hurricane; two, the damage it caused in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and three, it moved the opposite way storms usually moved across the Caribbean Sea. [47] The small island Carriacou, located north of Grenada, sustained damage to the road to its primary airport. With a population of 96,000 people, Grenada’s economy had only recently begun to accelerate from a rate of growth of about three percent per year to six percent in 1999 which makes it possible for the country to significantly reduce unemployment and poverty. [1], In Virgin Gorda in the nearby British Virgin Islands, the hurricane produced sustained winds of 55 mph (89 km/h), with gusts to 85 mph (137 km/h). Content is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. Tony killed around 2,300 people. Weather Underground provides tracking maps, 5-day forecasts, computer models, satellite imagery and detailed storm statistics for tracking and forecasting Major Hurricane Lenny Tracker. Hurricane Lenny began as a low-pressure area that was first observed in the southwestern Caribbean Sea on November 8. [35] Heavy rains caused mudslides on Saint Kitts,[1] and heavy damage occurred in Old Road Town. 7", Northeastern Caribbean Hurricane Lenny Fact Sheet #1, FY 2000, "Eastern Caribbean: Hurricane Lenny Information Bulletin No. But in terms of impact, it was spectacular. [22] The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) activated six medical assistance teams, three medical support teams, and two advance medical assessment units. [28], Across the eastern Caribbean, Hurricane Lenny damaged vital infrastructure, including roads and piers in the tourism-dependent islands. 8", National Hurricane Center Preliminary Report on Lenny, Hydrometeorological Prediction Center Rainfall Report on Lenny, https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=Hurricane_Lenny&oldid=873292, Commons category link is defined as the pagename, Hurricanes in the United States Virgin Islands, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, About Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core. [35] The hurricane destroyed 46 homes and damaged 332 others to varying degree. The island sustained damage to several buildings, including airport facilities. The hurricane is also expected fo spawn isolated tornadoes. [1] The depression's convection was fairly disorganized, and the National Hurricane Center (NHC) did not anticipate any strengthening for three days. [29] However, 20,000 people in Antigua remained without water for a week after the hurricane, and the stagnant water caused an increase in mosquitoes. [29] Regions in Antigua and Grenada were declared disaster areas. Hurricane Lenny Strengthens.c The Associated Press MIAMI (AP) - (November 15, 1999) With Haiti and Jamaica bracing for a brush with Hurricane Lenny, the storm grew stronger early today as it shifted eastward to possibly threaten Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Residents believe the island has become a target, some believe that hurricane Luis in 1995 left a groove in the atmosphere for other storms to follow. [1] Haitian officials declared a state of alert in three southern provinces and allocated about $1 million (1999 USD) in hurricane funds. The storm left 22,000 people without power and 103,000 people without water. [29] In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the hurricane washed away four buildings and damaged five others. Damage in the United States territories totaled about $330 million. It developed an area of convection but remained poorly defined for the next few days. [44][53] Across the eastern Caribbean, local Red Cross offices provided food and shelter to affected citizens. Some content of the original page may have been edited to make it more suitable for younger readers, unless otherwise noted. [23] Before the hurricane's arrival, U.S. Virgin Islands governor Charles Wesley Turnbull declared a state of emergency. Hurricane Lenny has increased in strength, now packing winds of 140-miles-per-hour, and is headed towards the US Virgin Islands. The Saint Lucian government provided housing to 70 families. Provided by the SeaWiFS Project, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, and ORBIMAGE. When it was first upgraded to a tropical storm, the cyclone already had winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a developing eye feature. Late on November 18, Lenny's eye moved over Saint Martin with winds of 125 mph (205 km/h). Waves reached 16 ft (4.9 m) on the island's western portion. [1][29] The waves covered the entire Grand Anse Beach in Saint George Parish. Winds in the Puerto Rican mainland were not significant, gusting to 48 mph (77 km/h) in Ceiba. Direct… Hurricane Lenny is the second-strongest November Atlantic hurricane on record. [1][14] Early on November 20, the storm made landfall on Anguilla,[1] although by then the center had become difficult to locate. The Virgin Islands National Park in St. John reported over $1.6 million in damage (1999 USD). Before the storm and as a result of its impact, around 4,700 people evacuated to 191 shelters. Later, a hurricane watch was issued for the southern coast of Hispaniola, and a tropical storm warning was also issued for the Dominican Republic. [34], The eye of Lenny moved over Anguilla, an island located east of the British Virgin Islands. [51] By December 10, nearly 3,000 residents had applied for assistance, mostly on St. Croix. Shortly afterwards, it intensified into Tropical Storm Lenny just 5 hours later. The last few hurricane seasons have not been kind to St Maarten. [54], Due to its effects, the name Lenny was retired by the World Meteorological Organization and will never again be used for an Atlantic hurricane. [13] Hurricane Hunters reported Lenny's peak winds in the southeastern portion of the hurricane; the group also reported a minimum pressure of 933 mbar, a drop of 34 mbar in 24 hours. [11], Elsewhere in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Lenny produced a storm surge of about 1.8 ft (0.55 m) in St. It was the fifth storm of such intensity in the year, setting the record for most Category 4 hurricanes in a season. Lenny left $330 million in damage, this amount is likely not all the damage. Rains were not as heavy as on St. Croix; the maximum amounts were 4.34 in (110 mm) on St. Thomas and 2.95 in (75 mm) on St. John. Lenny was forecast to move through the Leeward Islands as a Category 3 hurricane, surprising islanders when it strengthened into a strong Category 4 hurricane. [39] Due to their small population and area, the small islands of the eastern Caribbean required international funding to repair the damage from the hurricane and return to normal. In 2005 the name Lee was used instead. [11] Because of the heavy rainfall, about 200 farmers in southeastern Puerto Rico sustained about $19 million in crop damage (1999 USD). On the island, the hurricane killed three people and destroyed more than 200 properties. [24] In St. Croix, 309 people rode out the storm in shelters. In addition, stores were open for longer hours to allow people to stock up on supplies. The cut-off roads resulted in an island-wide fuel shortage. [29] Effects from the storm reached as far south as Trinidad and Tobago. Heavy rains and gusty winds occurred over the northwest Caribbean for several days. [21] Officials closed all schools, banned the sale of alcohol, and ordered a freeze on the price of emergency supplies. It turned southeastward while still drifting, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to the islands across the northeastern Caribbean. The agency stored five days' worth of food in schools in the U.S. Virgin Islands. 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