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Hurricane Barry (1983)

Hurricane Barry was a moderate tropical cyclone that caused minor damage in Florida, Texas, and Mexico in late August 1983. Barry was the fourth tropical depression, second named storm and second hurricane of the inactive 1983 Atlantic hurricane season. Developing out of a tropical wave on August 23, Barry quickly strengthened off the coast of Florida, reaching an initial peak intensity with winds of 60 mph (95 km/h). However, increased wind shear caused the storm to weaken to a tropical depression before making landfall near Melbourne, Florida, the next morning. Traveling almost due west, the storm regenerated and became a hurricane on August 28. The storm made landfall on the northern Mexican coastline later that day at peak intensity. Rapid weakening followed shortly after and the storm dissipated the next day. The storm had only minor effects in the United States but destroyed hundreds of homes and left over 400 homeless in northern Mexico. Despite the damage, there were no reports of fatalities or injuries.

Hurricane Barry
Barry making landfall in Northern Mexico on August 28
Meteorological history
FormedAugust 23, 1983 (1983-08-23)
DissipatedAugust 29, 1983 (1983-08-30)
Category 1 hurricane
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS)
Highest winds80 mph (130 km/h)
Lowest pressure986 mbar (hPa); 29.12 inHg
Overall effects
FatalitiesNone
DamageMinimal
Areas affectedFlorida, Texas and Mexico
IBTrACS

Part of the 1983 Atlantic hurricane season

Meteorological history edit

 
Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
  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
  Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

The origins of Hurricane Barry can be traced to a tropical wave which moved off the western coast of Africa on August 13, 1983. Strong wind shear in the North Atlantic hurricane basin prevented significant development of the system as it traveled towards the west-northwest. Little convection was associated with the disturbance as a result of the shear. While approaching the Bahamas on August 22, an upper-level trough moved away from the system, which led to a decrease in the wind shear.[1] The disturbance then entered this environment and spawned an area of low pressure which intensified. On August 23, the low had become sufficiently organized to be declared Tropical Depression Four. Later that day, the depression quickly strengthened into a tropical storm and was given the name Barry by the National Hurricane Center (NHC).[2][3] About 12 hours after becoming a tropical storm, Barry reached its initial peak intensity with winds of 60 mph (95 km/h).[4]

Barry then began a westerly course towards central Florida. However, wind shear began to increase, causing the system to weaken. The NHC downgraded the storm back to a tropical depression on August 25.[2] Barry made landfall near Melbourne, Florida the same morning with winds of 35 mph (55 km/h).[4] After crossing Florida, the depression traveled towards the west-southwest due to a strong upper-level flow. On August 27, Barry became sufficiently organized to be reclassified as a tropical storm while located in the central Gulf of Mexico. The re-strengthening was the result of decreased wind shear and more favorable conditions over the Gulf. The storm continued to become better organized as it traveled nearly due west towards Mexico. At 1200 UTC the next day, Barry was upgraded to a hurricane while located about 75 mi (120 km) southeast of Brownsville, Texas. The hurricane continued to intensify until it made landfall about 35 mi (55 km) south-southeast of Brownsville[2] at peak intensity with winds of 80 mph (130 km/h).[4] The storm quickly weakened after landfall and dissipated the next day over northern Mexico.[2]

Preparations edit

 
Tropical Storm Barry on August 24 off the coast of Florida

United States edit

Several watches and warnings were issued along the Florida and Texas coastlines as a result of Barry.[5] The first was a gale warning from Jupiter Inlet, Florida to Savannah, Georgia on August 24 at 1900 UTC. The warning was discontinued from St. Augustine to Savannah the next day. The next was a gale warning issued for Brownsville, Texas to Port O'Connor, Texas on August 27. This was upgraded into a hurricane warning as Barry strengthened a few hours later, and then extended to Mansfield. The warning was discontinued by late August 28.[5] Over 4,000 people were evacuated from South Padre Island in preparation of Hurricane Barry.[6] Several thousand people were evacuated from beaches in Port Aransas on August 27 as Barry approached. An estimated 700 people took refuge in shelters set up in Brownsville and 800 people fled to schools, which were being used as temporary shelters, in Harlingen. An additional 2,000 residents evacuated from Harlingen. Shelters were also opened in San Benito, Santa Rosa, and Los Fresnos.[7] Offshore, several oil platforms were evacuated in the Gulf of Mexico.[8]

Mexico edit

In the Mexican city of Matamoros, located south of Brownsville, Texas, Captain Manuel Leon Lopez warned residents about the approaching hurricane through radio messages. Many people were seen leaving coastal villages and heading further inland.[7] Mexican officials raised the alert level to stage three due to the threat of Barry.[9]

Impact and aftermath edit

 
Storm total rainfall from Barry in the United States

United States edit

Rainfall around 1 in (25 mm) were reported around Lake Okeechobee, 3 inches (76.2 mm) around the Orlando area and 1 in (25 mm) in the Miami area. The peak rainfall was 3.01 in (76 mm) in Wauchula, Florida.[10] Roads with poor drainage in Key West, Florida were flooded after the area received 1.5 in (38.1 mm) of rain.[11] Barry also affected the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger, whose third mission was scheduled for August 30. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) did not have time to return the shuttle to the hangar in time for the storm and had the shuttle ride out the storm on the launch pad.[12] The only rainfall reported in Texas by Barry was 1-inch (25 mm) around San Antonio.[10] Along the Texas coast, beach erosion was caused from waves that were 1 to 2 feet (0.30 to 0.61 m) higher than normal.[6] Winds were gusting in excess of 50 mph (85 km/h) off the South Padre Island coast.[6] Near Brownsville, a possible tornado knocked down power lines, leaving an estimated 6,000 people without power.[9]

Mexico edit

No casualties were reported from Barry. However, 30 fishing boats were sunk in Mexico and several hundred homes were destroyed. The rainfall from the hurricane was considered to be relief from drought conditions in parts of northern Mexico.[2] A storm surge of 3 to 4 feet (0.91 to 1.22 m) was recorded in Mexican fishing villages. Over 400 people were made homeless and there was a major loss of shrimping nets.[6] At least ten people were left homeless in the town of El Mezquital. Homes in Santa Teresa sustained some damage but none were destroyed.[8] Only one person was injured by the storm after shards from a broken window hit the child.[13] Following the storm, General Jesus Ponce de Leon Rodriguez went to survey the damage in Tamaulipas along with a medical team.[7]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Robert A. Case and Harold P. Gerrish (May 1984). "Atlantic Hurricane Season of 1983" (PDF). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 14, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d e National Hurricane Center (1983). "Preliminary Report: Hurricane Barry – Page 1 – Storm History". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 14, 2009.
  3. ^ Staff Writer (August 24, 1983). "Tropical Storm Barry Heading for Cocoa Beach". The Deseret News. Retrieved February 14, 2009.
  4. ^ a b c National Hurricane Center (1983). "Preliminary Report: Hurricane Barry – Page 3 – Preliminary Best Track". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 14, 2009.
  5. ^ a b National Hurricane Center (1983). "Preliminary Report: Hurricane Barry – Page 4 – Watches and Warnings". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved April 3, 2007.
  6. ^ a b c d National Hurricane Center (1983). "Preliminary Report: Hurricane Barry – Page 2 – Meteorological Statistics and Impact". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved April 3, 2007.
  7. ^ a b c "Hurricane Barry Loses Punch in Mexico". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Associated Press. August 29, 1983. Retrieved February 14, 2009.
  8. ^ a b "Hurricane Fizzles Before Reaching Populated Areas Along Texas Coast". The Post-Standard. Associated Press. August 29, 1983. Retrieved February 14, 2009.
  9. ^ a b United Press International (August 29, 1983). "Barry Blows Out of South Texas". Logansport Pharos-Tribune. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  10. ^ a b David Roth (2007). "Tropical Cyclone Rainfall: Hurricane Barry". Hydrometeorogical Prediction Center. Retrieved February 2, 2007.
  11. ^ Staff Writer (August 26, 1983). "Rain Transforms Street Into Lake". The Miami Herald. Retrieved February 3, 2007.
  12. ^ Staff Writer (August 25, 1983). "NASA Secures Shuttle As Storm Heads for Cape Canaveral". The Miami Herald. Retrieved February 3, 2007.
  13. ^ "About 400 Homeless After Hurricane Barry". The Paris News. Associated Press. August 30, 1983. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)

External links edit

  • Monthly Weather Review

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This article is about the 1983 hurricane For other storms of the same name see List of storms named Barry Hurricane Barry was a moderate tropical cyclone that caused minor damage in Florida Texas and Mexico in late August 1983 Barry was the fourth tropical depression second named storm and second hurricane of the inactive 1983 Atlantic hurricane season Developing out of a tropical wave on August 23 Barry quickly strengthened off the coast of Florida reaching an initial peak intensity with winds of 60 mph 95 km h However increased wind shear caused the storm to weaken to a tropical depression before making landfall near Melbourne Florida the next morning Traveling almost due west the storm regenerated and became a hurricane on August 28 The storm made landfall on the northern Mexican coastline later that day at peak intensity Rapid weakening followed shortly after and the storm dissipated the next day The storm had only minor effects in the United States but destroyed hundreds of homes and left over 400 homeless in northern Mexico Despite the damage there were no reports of fatalities or injuries Hurricane Barry Barry making landfall in Northern Mexico on August 28Meteorological historyFormedAugust 23 1983 1983 08 23 DissipatedAugust 29 1983 1983 08 30 Category 1 hurricane1 minute sustained SSHWS NWS Highest winds80 mph 130 km h Lowest pressure986 mbar hPa 29 12 inHgOverall effectsFatalitiesNoneDamageMinimalAreas affectedFlorida Texas and MexicoIBTrACSPart of the 1983 Atlantic hurricane season Contents 1 Meteorological history 2 Preparations 2 1 United States 2 2 Mexico 3 Impact and aftermath 3 1 United States 3 2 Mexico 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksMeteorological history edit nbsp Map plotting the storm s track and intensity according to the Saffir Simpson scaleMap keySaffir 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 nbsp Tropical cyclone nbsp Subtropical cyclone nbsp Extratropical cyclone remnant low tropical disturbance or monsoon depressionThe origins of Hurricane Barry can be traced to a tropical wave which moved off the western coast of Africa on August 13 1983 Strong wind shear in the North Atlantic hurricane basin prevented significant development of the system as it traveled towards the west northwest Little convection was associated with the disturbance as a result of the shear While approaching the Bahamas on August 22 an upper level trough moved away from the system which led to a decrease in the wind shear 1 The disturbance then entered this environment and spawned an area of low pressure which intensified On August 23 the low had become sufficiently organized to be declared Tropical Depression Four Later that day the depression quickly strengthened into a tropical storm and was given the name Barry by the National Hurricane Center NHC 2 3 About 12 hours after becoming a tropical storm Barry reached its initial peak intensity with winds of 60 mph 95 km h 4 Barry then began a westerly course towards central Florida However wind shear began to increase causing the system to weaken The NHC downgraded the storm back to a tropical depression on August 25 2 Barry made landfall near Melbourne Florida the same morning with winds of 35 mph 55 km h 4 After crossing Florida the depression traveled towards the west southwest due to a strong upper level flow On August 27 Barry became sufficiently organized to be reclassified as a tropical storm while located in the central Gulf of Mexico The re strengthening was the result of decreased wind shear and more favorable conditions over the Gulf The storm continued to become better organized as it traveled nearly due west towards Mexico At 1200 UTC the next day Barry was upgraded to a hurricane while located about 75 mi 120 km southeast of Brownsville Texas The hurricane continued to intensify until it made landfall about 35 mi 55 km south southeast of Brownsville 2 at peak intensity with winds of 80 mph 130 km h 4 The storm quickly weakened after landfall and dissipated the next day over northern Mexico 2 Preparations edit nbsp Tropical Storm Barry on August 24 off the coast of FloridaUnited States edit Several watches and warnings were issued along the Florida and Texas coastlines as a result of Barry 5 The first was a gale warning from Jupiter Inlet Florida to Savannah Georgia on August 24 at 1900 UTC The warning was discontinued from St Augustine to Savannah the next day The next was a gale warning issued for Brownsville Texas to Port O Connor Texas on August 27 This was upgraded into a hurricane warning as Barry strengthened a few hours later and then extended to Mansfield The warning was discontinued by late August 28 5 Over 4 000 people were evacuated from South Padre Island in preparation of Hurricane Barry 6 Several thousand people were evacuated from beaches in Port Aransas on August 27 as Barry approached An estimated 700 people took refuge in shelters set up in Brownsville and 800 people fled to schools which were being used as temporary shelters in Harlingen An additional 2 000 residents evacuated from Harlingen Shelters were also opened in San Benito Santa Rosa and Los Fresnos 7 Offshore several oil platforms were evacuated in the Gulf of Mexico 8 Mexico edit In the Mexican city of Matamoros located south of Brownsville Texas Captain Manuel Leon Lopez warned residents about the approaching hurricane through radio messages Many people were seen leaving coastal villages and heading further inland 7 Mexican officials raised the alert level to stage three due to the threat of Barry 9 Impact and aftermath edit nbsp Storm total rainfall from Barry in the United StatesUnited States edit Rainfall around 1 in 25 mm were reported around Lake Okeechobee 3 inches 76 2 mm around the Orlando area and 1 in 25 mm in the Miami area The peak rainfall was 3 01 in 76 mm in Wauchula Florida 10 Roads with poor drainage in Key West Florida were flooded after the area received 1 5 in 38 1 mm of rain 11 Barry also affected the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger whose third mission was scheduled for August 30 NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration did not have time to return the shuttle to the hangar in time for the storm and had the shuttle ride out the storm on the launch pad 12 The only rainfall reported in Texas by Barry was 1 inch 25 mm around San Antonio 10 Along the Texas coast beach erosion was caused from waves that were 1 to 2 feet 0 30 to 0 61 m higher than normal 6 Winds were gusting in excess of 50 mph 85 km h off the South Padre Island coast 6 Near Brownsville a possible tornado knocked down power lines leaving an estimated 6 000 people without power 9 Mexico edit No casualties were reported from Barry However 30 fishing boats were sunk in Mexico and several hundred homes were destroyed The rainfall from the hurricane was considered to be relief from drought conditions in parts of northern Mexico 2 A storm surge of 3 to 4 feet 0 91 to 1 22 m was recorded in Mexican fishing villages Over 400 people were made homeless and there was a major loss of shrimping nets 6 At least ten people were left homeless in the town of El Mezquital Homes in Santa Teresa sustained some damage but none were destroyed 8 Only one person was injured by the storm after shards from a broken window hit the child 13 Following the storm General Jesus Ponce de Leon Rodriguez went to survey the damage in Tamaulipas along with a medical team 7 See also edit nbsp Tropical cyclones portalList of Texas hurricanes 1980 present Other storms of the same name List of Category 1 Atlantic hurricanes Hurricane Bret 1999 A Category 4 hurricane that impacted similar areas Hurricane Claudette 2003 A Category 1 hurricane that also impacted South Texas Hurricane Erika 2003 A Category 1 hurricane that took a similar pathReferences edit Robert A Case and Harold P Gerrish May 1984 Atlantic Hurricane Season of 1983 PDF National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Retrieved February 14 2009 a b c d e National Hurricane Center 1983 Preliminary Report Hurricane Barry Page 1 Storm History National Hurricane Center Retrieved February 14 2009 Staff Writer August 24 1983 Tropical Storm Barry Heading for Cocoa Beach The Deseret News Retrieved February 14 2009 a b c National Hurricane Center 1983 Preliminary Report Hurricane Barry Page 3 Preliminary Best Track National Hurricane Center Retrieved February 14 2009 a b National Hurricane Center 1983 Preliminary Report Hurricane Barry Page 4 Watches and Warnings National Hurricane Center Retrieved April 3 2007 a b c d National Hurricane Center 1983 Preliminary Report Hurricane Barry Page 2 Meteorological Statistics and Impact National Hurricane Center Retrieved April 3 2007 a b c Hurricane Barry Loses Punch in Mexico Pittsburgh Post Gazette Associated Press August 29 1983 Retrieved February 14 2009 a b Hurricane Fizzles Before Reaching Populated Areas Along Texas Coast The Post Standard Associated Press August 29 1983 Retrieved February 14 2009 a b United Press International August 29 1983 Barry Blows Out of South Texas Logansport Pharos Tribune a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Missing or empty url help a b David Roth 2007 Tropical Cyclone Rainfall Hurricane Barry Hydrometeorogical Prediction Center Retrieved February 2 2007 Staff Writer August 26 1983 Rain Transforms Street Into Lake The Miami Herald Retrieved February 3 2007 Staff Writer August 25 1983 NASA Secures Shuttle As Storm Heads for Cape Canaveral The Miami Herald Retrieved February 3 2007 About 400 Homeless After Hurricane Barry The Paris News Associated Press August 30 1983 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Missing or empty url help External links editMonthly Weather Review Retrieved 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