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Encyclopedia > Hurricane Humberto (2007)
Hurricane Humberto
Category 1 hurricane (SSHS)

Tropical Storm Humberto near the Texas coast
Formed September 12, 2007
Dissipated September 14, 2007
Highest
winds
85 mph (140 km/h) (1-minute sustained)
Lowest pressure 986 mbar (hPa; 29.13 inHg)
Fatalities 1 direct
Damage Unknown
Areas
affected		 Southeast Texas, Louisiana
Part of the
2007 Atlantic hurricane season

Hurricane Humberto formed and intensified faster than any other tropical cyclone on record within 18 hours of landfall; developing on September 12, 2007 in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, the cyclone rapidly strengthened and struck High Island, Texas with winds of over 85 mph (135 km/h) early on September 13. Humberto was the eighth named storm and third hurricane of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season, and became the first hurricane to strike the United States since Hurricane Wilma of 2005. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of tropical depressions and tropical storms, and thereby become hurricanes. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 714 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (5000 × 4200 pixel, file size: 4. ... is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 257th day of the year (258th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... Kilometre per hour (American spelling: kilometer per hour) is a unit of both speed (scalar) and velocity (vector). ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ... HPA means Physiology Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis: The hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands work together to regulate hormone levels and maintain homeostasis. ... Inches of mercury or inHg is a non SI unit for pressure. ... Southeast Texas is a region in the southeast corner of the U.S. state of Texas. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... The 2007 Atlantic hurricane season is an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... Cyclone Catarina, a rare South Atlantic tropical cyclone viewed from the International Space Station on March 26, 2004 Hurricane and Typhoon redirect here. ... ... Hurricane Charley making landfall on August 13, 2004 at its peak intensity. ... is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Gulf of Mexico in 3D perspective. ... High Island is an unincorporated city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The 2007 Atlantic hurricane season is an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... Lowest pressure 882 mbar (hPa; 26. ... The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the most active Atlantic hurricane season in recorded history, shattering previous records on repeated occasions. ...

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Storm history

Storm path
Storm path

The combination of a weak surface trough and an upper-level low produced disorganized showers and thunderstorms between western Cuba and the eastern Gulf of Mexico.[1] Tracking slowly west-northwestward, unfavorable wind shear initially prevented development.[2] By late on September 11, environmental conditions became more favorable,[3] and the following morning convection increased over the low pressure area.[4] Tracking around the western periphery of a mid-level ridge, the system turned to a slow northwest drift and quickly organized. Radar imagery reported loose banding features, and buoy data indicated the presence of a surface circulation; based on the observations, the National Hurricane Center classified the system as Tropical Depression Nine about 60 miles (100 km) southeast of Matagorda, Texas.[5] Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 495 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 633 pixel, file size: 834 KB, MIME type: image/png) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 495 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 633 pixel, file size: 834 KB, MIME type: image/png) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... A trough is an elongated region of relatively low atmospheric pressure, often associated with fronts. ... “Air” redirects here. ... Gulf of Mexico in 3D perspective. ... Cirrus uncinus ice crystal plumes showing high level wind shear, with changes in wind speed and direction. ... is the 254th day of the year (255th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Convection in the most general terms refers to the internal movement of currents within fluids (i. ... A large low-pressure system swirls off the southwestern coast of Iceland, illustrating the maxim that nature abhors a vacuum. ... A ridge is an elongated region of relatively high atmospheric pressure, the opposite of a trough. ... Cyclone Catarina, a rare South Atlantic tropical cyclone viewed from the International Space Station on March 26, 2004 Hurricane and Typhoon redirect here. ... National Weather Service Logo The U.S. National Hurricane Center is the division of National Weather Services Tropical Prediction Center responsible for tracking and predicting the likely behavior of tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes. ... Matagorda is an unincorporated community in Matagorda County, Texas (USA). ...

Radar image of Tropical Storm Humberto approaching Texas.
Radar image of Tropical Storm Humberto approaching Texas.

Upon first becoming a tropical cyclone, the depression was forecast to slowly strengthen to reach peak winds of 45 mph (75 km/h).[5] Within three hours of forming, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Humberto.[6] A small cyclone, the storm continued to quickly organize as it turned north-northeastward, with Radar imagery suggesting the formation of an eye by early on September 13.[7] Based on reports from Hurricane Hunters, Humberto was upgraded to hurricane status at 0515 UTC on September 13 while located about 15 miles (20 km) off the coast of Texas.[8] The hurricane made landfall near High Island at around 0700 UTC. A well-defined eye was maintained with strong convection around it, and Hurricane Hunters reported sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) about two hours after landfall.[9] Based on operational estimates of a wind speed increase of 50 mph (85 km/h), the National Hurricane Center reported that "no tropical cyclone in the historic record has ever reached this intensity at a faster rate near landfall." By eight hours after landfall, Humberto weakened to a tropical storm as it crossed into southwestern Louisiana.[10] Increased upper-level wind shear caused the storm to weaken rapidly over land, and late on September 13 Humberto weakened to a tropical depression. Upon issuing its last advisory, the National Hurricane Center remarked on the potential for the remnants of the storm to turn southward into the Gulf of Mexico.[11] However, it continued northeastward through the southeastern United States, and on September 14 Humberto began dissipating over northwestern Georgia as degenerated into a remnant low pressure area.[12] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Eye of Category 4 Hurricane Isabel seen from the International Space Station on September 15, 2003 The eye is a region of mostly calm weather found at the center of strong tropical cyclones. ... is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... “UTC” redirects here. ... is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Hurricane Charley making landfall on August 13, 2004 at its peak intensity. ... High Island is an unincorporated city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Cirrus uncinus ice crystal plumes showing high level wind shear, with changes in wind speed and direction. ... is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Gulf of Mexico in 3D perspective. ... is the 257th day of the year (258th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A large low-pressure system swirls off the southwestern coast of Iceland, illustrating the maxim that nature abhors a vacuum. ...


Preparations

Upon first becoming a tropical cyclone, a tropical storm warning was issued from Port O'Connor, Texas to Cameron, Louisiana, with a tropical storm watch from Cameron to Intracoastal City, Louisiana;[13] after Humberto was upgraded to a tropical storm, the watch was upgraded to a warning.[14] Upon reaching hurricane status, the National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane warning from High Island, Texas to Cameron, Louisiana.[15] An inland tropical storm warning was issued for several parishes in southwestern Louisiana.[16] The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center issued a tornado watch for southwestern coastal parishes. All coastal watches and warnings were canceled as Humberto weakened to a tropical storm.[10] Prior to moving ashore, officials in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana advised residents in low-lying or flood-prone areas to consider leaving for a safer location. A shelter was prepared in Lake Charles.[16] Flood watches and warnings were issued for portions of Mississippi and Louisiana as the cyclone tracked across region.[17] See Severe weather terminology for a comprehensive article on this term and related weather terms. ... Official Port OConnor Chamber of Commerce Seal Port OConnor, Texas is the Best Kept Secret on the Texas Gulf Coast. ... Cameron is a census-designated place located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. ... Categories: Stub | Vermilion Parish, Louisiana ... High Island is an unincorporated city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... The National Weather Service (NWS) is one of the six scientific agencies that make up the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the United States government. ... Calcasieu Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... This article is about the City of Lake Charles, La. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ...


Impact

Fallen trees have caused many power losses in Southeast Texas

By a few hours prior to its development, outer rainbands from the depression began moving over portions of the Texas coast.[4] The rainbands continued to move along the coast even as Humberto strengthened. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 455 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 455 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ...


After strengthening to a hurricane and making landfall, widespread tree and power line damage was reported in and around the Beaumont-Port Arthur area. Power was cut to over 112,000 customers in the area as transmission poles were toppled. Flooding was also reported, although few details have been disclosed. On High Island, some structural damage has been reported to several buildings, possibly from a tornado that touched down.[18] Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Counties Jefferson County Government  - Mayor Guy Goodson Area  - City 222. ... Port Arthur is a city in Jefferson County within the Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area and is situated in southeast Texas. ... Flooding in Amphoe Sena, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. ... High Island is an unincorporated city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... A tornado in central Oklahoma. ...


Oil production was slowed as a result of Humberto, as at least four refineries - the Valero plant in Port Arthur and the ExxonMobil, Total SA and Motiva Enterprises LLC plants in Beaumont - were halted due to the loss of power. Oil prices rose above $80 a barrel in intraday trading on September 12 as a result, ending the next day at a record high of $80.09 a barrel.[19][20][21] However, energy analysts did not expect there to be any major damage to the refineries, and anticipated that facilities where activity was halted to resume production shortly. Natural gas futures rose 8 percent on September 12 ahead of the storm, but gave up most of those gains the next day.[22] Pumpjack pumping an oil well near Lubbock, Texas Ignacy Łukasiewicz - inventor of the refining of kerosene from crude oil. ... Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) is a Fortune 500 company based in San Antonio, Texas with approximately 22,000 employees and annual revenue of more than $80 billion. ... For other uses, see Exon (disambiguation). ... Total SA is a French oil company. ... Motiva Enterprises, LLC, is a 50-50 joint venture between Shell Oil Company (the American wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell) and Saudi Refining (a wholly owned subsidiary of Aramco Services Company, which itself is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco). ...


One person is reported dead so far, a Bridge City man was killed when his carport crashed on him outside his house.[18] Bridge City is a city located in Orange County, Texas. ...


After the circulation dissipated, the remnants of Humberto have spawned several tornadoes across portions of North Carolina and caused widespread damage to at least portions of three counties in the central part of the state. There were no immediate report of injuries. [23] Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ...


See also

Tropical cyclones Portal

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Notes

  1. ^  [1] Victims of Humberto assess damage Houston Chronicle

References

  1. ^ Beven (2007). September 8 Tropical Weather Outlook. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
  2. ^ Rhome (2007). September 10 Tropical Weather Outlook. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
  3. ^ Pasch & Landsea (2007). September 11 Tropical Weather Outlook. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
  4. ^ a b Mainelli (2007). September 12 Tropical Weather Outlook. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
  5. ^ a b Franklin (2007). Tropical Depression Nine Discussion One. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
  6. ^ Franklin (2007). Tropical Storm Humberto Public Advisory One-A. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
  7. ^ Pasch (2007). Tropical Storm Humberto Discussion Three. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-13.
  8. ^ Mainelli & Avila (2007). Hurricane Humberto Special Discussion Four. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-13.
  9. ^ Mainelli & Avila (2007). Hurricane Humberto Discussion Five. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-13.
  10. ^ a b Franklin (2007). Tropical Storm Humberto Discussion Six. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-13.
  11. ^ Beven (2007). Tropical Depression Humberto Discussion Seven. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-13.
  12. ^ Hedge (2007). Public Advisory 11 for the Remnants of Humberto. Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-14.
  13. ^ Franklin (2007). Tropical Depression Nine Public Advisory One. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-13.
  14. ^ Franklin (2007). Tropical Storm Humberto Public Advisory Two. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-13.
  15. ^ Mainelli & Avila (2007). Hurricane Humberto Public Advisory Four. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-13.
  16. ^ a b Erickson (2007). Hurricane Humberto Local Area Statement. Lake Charles National Weather Service. Retrieved on 2007-09-13.
  17. ^ Petersen (2007). Public Advisory 9 for the Tropical Depression Humberto. Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-14.
  18. ^ a b Gallaspy, Beth. "Hurricane Humberto hammers SE Texas, kills Bridge City man", The Beaumont Enterprise, Beaumont Enterprise, 2007-09-13. Retrieved on 2007-09-13. (English) 
  19. ^ http://markets.usatoday.com/custom/usatoday-com/html-story.asp?markets=COMMODITIES&guid=%7B345BD322%2DD12B%2D478C%2DB0D7%2DFBFE17BC8866%7D
  20. ^ Robinson, Matthew. "Oil hits record over $80", Reuters, 2007-09-13. 
  21. ^ Saefong, Myra P. "Oil futures mark first-ever close above $80 a barrel," USA Today, September 13, 2007. Retrieved 09-13-2007
  22. ^ ibid.
  23. ^ http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1817052/
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