2000 жылғы "Гордон" атты Атлант мұхитының дауілі

Category 1 Atlantic hurricane in 2000

Hurricane Gordon caused minor damage in the Eastern United States. The seventh named storm and fourth hurricane of the 2000 Atlantic hurricane season, Gordon developed in the extreme western Caribbean Sea from a tropical wave on September 14. Shortly thereafter, the depression moved inland over the Yucatán Peninsula and later emerged into the Gulf of Mexico on September 15. The depression began to quickly organize, and by early on September 16, it was upgraded to Tropical Storm Gordon. After becoming a tropical storm, Gordon continued to intensify and was reclassified as a hurricane about 24 hours later; eventually, the storm peaked as an Category 1 hurricane. However, southwesterly upper level winds caused Gordon to weaken as it approached land, and it was downgraded to a tropical storm by late on September 17. At 0300 UTC on September 18, Gordon made landfall near Cedar Key, Florida as a strong tropical storm. After moving inland, Gordon rapidly weakened and had deteriorated to tropical depression status by nine hours later. Later that day, Gordon merged with a frontal boundary while centered over Georgia. Prior to becoming a tropical cyclone, the precursor tropical wave caused severe flooding in Guatemala, killing 23 people. While crossing the Yucatán Peninsula, the storm dropped heavy rainfall, with a few areas experiencing more than of precipitation. Similarly, portions of western Cuba reported rainfall totals reaching Gordon brought moderate storm surge to the west coast of Florida; one person drowned due to rough seas. Numerous trees and power lines sustained damage, which left 120,000 people without electricity. In the Tampa Bay area and Cedar Key, minor roof damage to houses and street flooding occurred. In addition, two tornadoes caused some damage in Cape Coral and Ponce Inlet. Elsewhere, affects were minimal, though two indirect fatalities occurred in North Carolina, and minor flooding was reported in South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Overall, Gordon caused $10.8 million (2000 USD) in damage and 26 fatalities.

A tropical wave moved off the coast of Africa on September 4 and tracked westward across the Atlantic Ocean without strengthening. On September 9 and 10, the tropical wave moved through the Lesser Antilles bringing local heavy rainfall and wind gusts reaching The wave then moved west northwest and developed a well defined center on September 12 in the central Caribbean Sea. Satellite photos on September 13 indicated that the convective pattern in the system was disorganized. However, later that day, a broad low pressure area had developed along axis of the wave, based on surface observations about 118 mile (190 km) southeast of Cozumel, Mexico. Early on September 14, it was estimated from satellite imagery that the low pressure system was near tropical depression strength, even though the convection was still disorganized. The system was classified as Tropical Depression Eleven at 1200 UTC on September 14, based on reports from reconnaissance aircraft. Later that day, the developing depression moved inland over the Yucatán Peninsula. The depression moved slowly to the northwest without emerging over water, therefore, the depression did not gain intensity. Late on September 15, the depression moved off the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula and into the Gulf of Mexico, where it showed signs of better organization. The future track was still very uncertain, though a few computer models forecasted for the depression to move northeastwards towards Florida, resulting in an eastward shift on official forecast. Early on September 16, data from Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicated that the storm had strengthened to about at the surface, and the barometric pressure had fallen to Therefore, it was upgraded to Tropical Storm Gordon at 0000 UTC. Early on September 17, a ship reported winds of , indicating that Gordon had attained hurricane strength. Gordon reached a peak intensity of , six hours later while located about 190 mile (306 km) southwest of Tampa, Florida. Later that day, Gordon began to weaken due to entrainment from the south and increasing vertical wind shear. Gordon was downgraded to a tropical storm as it neared the Florida coast. The storm made landfall just northwest of Cedar Key, Florida, at 0300 UTC on September 18 with winds of 60 mph (95 mph). After moving inland, interaction with the land and cool, dry air further weakened the storm. Gordon weakened to a tropical depression nine hours after landfall, and six hours later, it had merged with a frontal system over southeastern Georgia. The storm also transitioned into an extratropical cyclone, as it moved to the northeast. On September 21, the system merged with a large extratropical system over eastern Canada. Anticipating that Gordon will make landfall and move inland, two tornado watches were in effect from Sarasota to Naples, and tornado warnings were issued from Orlando to Vero Beach. Flash flood warnings were also in effect in parts of Florida. On September 17, Governor of Florida Jeb Bush activated emergency response teams. In various areas of Florida, spokesmen for the Emergency Operations Center advised residents to prepare for the storm and monitor the track of the approaching hurricane. At Cape Canaveral, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) also took precautions against the hurricane, as the storm could force NASA to move Space Shuttle Discovery off its launch pad at the seaside and into the hangar. Many evacuations took place once Gordon crossed the Florida coast. The Emergency Operations Center in Florida said authorities had arranged mandatory evacuations for coastal regions in the Citrus, Franklin, Hernando, Levy and Taylor counties, while also recommending voluntary evacuations for numerous other counties. The Red Cross reported that the storm forced 500 people to seek refuge in shelters. Major League Baseball postponed a baseball game in Tampa against the Oakland Athletics. Also, many flights were canceled at the Tampa International Airport. About 200 National Guardsmen were called to help clean up the damage in flooded areas. Officials forced schools in six counties – Gilchrist, Columbia, Citrus, Taylor, Lafayette and Suwannee to close down for one day. Residents in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana were also advised by radio to keep track of the approaching hurricane.

As a tropical wave, Gordon killed 23 people in Guatemala mainly due to flooding and landslides in mountainous regions. The storm also dumped heavy rainfall in western Cuba with totals reaching
Although the storm made landfall near Cedar Key, no wind observations were taken there, though the offshore Coastal Marine Automated Network (C MAN) Station reported winds of and gusts to Tides were also light, reaching 3.9 feet (1 m) in Cedar Key. Similarly, precipitation was also light, with of rain reported at Cedar Key. Minor roof and tree damage occurred in Levy County, totaling to about $100,000. In Citrus County, winds downed a few trees, powerlines, and tree branches between Sulpher Springs and Ozello, though damage was less than $25,000. Ten homes were flooded and a few trees and powerlines were downed, resulting in about $100,000 in losses. Roofs were damaged at 15 villas in Pasco County, while falling trees struck vehicles parked at a subdivision in New Port Richey; damage in that county totaled to $250,000. Winds and minor floods damaged 51 single family homes, 32 mobile homes, 27 multi family homes, and 24 businesses in Pinellas County, resulting in nearly $500,000 in losses. In addition, nearly 1 feet (0 m) of water inundated coastal roads between St. Pete Beach and Clearwater. Two locations reported sustained tropical storm force winds in St. Petersburg. Overall, damage in Hillsborough County totaled to nearly $500,000. Further south in Manatee County, storm surge and high tides flooded 25 homes and businesses in Bradenton Beach. wind gusts in Coquina Beach toppled lifeguard towers and destroyed an anemometer. Several homes in Anna Maria suffered light to moderate roof damage due to winds. Losses in Manatee County reached almost $500,000. Rainfall in North Carolina peaked at in Hoffman Forest. The remnants of Gordon moved across the Virginia on September 19. Rainfall totals throughout the state peaked at in Rocky Branch. The daily rainfall was broken at Washington Dulles International Airport after of rain fell. Isaac Creek overflowed its banks near Cross Junction, flooding Route 689. Happy Creek overflowed its banks in Front Royal and flooded Eighth Street. Across Warren County, Ritenour Hollow Road and Oregon Hollow Road were closed by high water. High water was reported on U. S. Route 11 south of Woodstock.

By September 19, the remnants of Gordon reached Maryland. In Carroll County, 4 hour rainfall amounts include in Westminster, at Piney Run Park, and Manchester. As a result, a few roads in the county were closed due to water inundation. In other areas, similar precipitation totals were reported, including near Columbia, in Emmitsburg, in Sharpsburg, in Laurel, at Brighton Dam, in Ellicott City and Hagerstown, in Frederick, and in Lisbon. Doppler radar estimates indicate that around of rain fell in only 3 hours in portions of Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's County, resulting in minor flooding in poor drainage or low lying areas. In Delaware, precipitation totals at Newark and New Castle Airport both reached This resulted in minor flooding along the Christina River in New Castle County and nearby low lying areas. In West Virginia, the storm produced locally heavy rainfall in the Eastern Panhandle, peaking at in Berkeley County. The remnants of Gordon dropped heavy rain across southeast Pennsylvania on September 19, resulting in flooding in low lying areas. The heaviest rain fell near Willow Grove NAS, located in Horsham Township, Montgomery County. In Bucks County, stream flooding was reported in the Little Neshaminy Creek Basin in Warrington and Warminster Townships. The Pennypack Creek overflowed in Montgomery County and damaged parked cars at an elementary school in Hatboro. Flood waters also entered several rooms of the Old Mill Inn. In Horsham Township, homes on County Line Road were flooded, including one that had 4 feet (1 m) of water in its garage. Storm totals included at the Willow Grove NAS, in Southampton, at King of Prussia, in Reading, at Northeast Philadelphia Airport, at Neshaminy Falls, in Exton, and in Furlong. Heavy precipitation fell in west central and southwest New Jersey, causing poor drainage flooding in low lying areas. The heaviest rain fell in Mercer County and caused some minor flooding along the Assunpink Creek. Roadway flooding along U. S. Route 130 was reported in Collingswood. Rainfall totals included in Trenton, in Pennsauken, in Somerdale and Windsor, in Mount Laurel, and in Mount Holly. Rainfall in Orange County, New York of caused minor stream flooding, such as along New York State Route 132 in Woodbury.