Tropical Storm Jerry (2007)
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| Tropical storm (SSHS) | ||
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 Tropical Storm Jerry over the north-central Atlantic |
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| Formed | September 22, 2007 | |
| Dissipated | September 24, 2007 | |
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| Lowest pressure | 1003 mbar (hPa; 29.63 inHg) | |
| Fatalities | None | |
| Damage | None | |
| Areas affected |
No land areas | |
| Part of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season |
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Tropical Storm Jerry was the tenth named storm of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season. It was a very short-lived storm over the north-central Atlantic Ocean, lasting less than 48 hours, half of that time as a subtropical cyclone. It was never a threat to land.
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[edit] Storm history
Jerry's origins can be traced back to a non-tropical low pressure area over the central Atlantic on September 21. The system erratically meandered over the north-central Atlantic over for two days, gradually developing deeper convection and gaining in organization. On September 22, the system had become more organized, and the National Hurricane Center mentioned the potential existed for tropical or subtropical development in the area. Late that evening, it had been determined that a subtropical depression had formed, as a warm core had developed but the system was still involved with an upper-level low, and its strongest winds were well removed from the center.[1] Early on September 23, both satellite estimates and QuikScat data determined that the depression had strengthened into Subtropical Storm Jerry, despite the lack of a well-defined inner core.[2] The storm slowly acquired tropical characteristics including a better-defined warm core[3], and became fully tropical that evening as a weak and sheared tropical storm with 40 mph (65 km/h) winds over a small radius.[1][4]
Jerry began to weaken once again early on September 24 as it accelerated northeastward over cooler waters with sea surface temperatures below 24°C (75°F).[5] It remained a tropical storm until later that morning, when it weakened to a tropical depression ahead of a powerful cold front with little deep convection remaining in the system.[6] Jerry remained a tropical depression as the cold front approached and began to absorb the system that afternoon as it continued to accelerate northeastward.[7] That evening, a QuikScat pass determined that Jerry had opened up into a trough which was being absorbed into the larger frontal system.[8] It completely dissipated by early on September 25.[1]
[edit] Impact and naming
Jerry never approached land during its lifespan, and no damage or casualties were reported. No ships were impacted by Jerry.[1] The name Jerry was not retired, and is included on the list of names for the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Lixion A. Avila (2007-10-24). Tropical Cyclone Report for Tropical Storm Jerry. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-11-09.
- ^ Pasch (2007-09-23). Subtropical Storm Jerry Discussion #2. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-11-09.
- ^ Brown (2007-09-23). Subtropical Storm Jerry Discussion #3. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-11-09.
- ^ Brown (2007-09-23). Tropical Storm Jerry Discussion #4. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-11-09.
- ^ Knabb (2007-09-24). Tropical Storm Jerry Discussion #5. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-11-09.
- ^ Pasch (2007-09-24). Tropical Depression Jerry Discussion #6. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-11-09.
- ^ Pasch (2007-09-24). Tropical Depression Jerry Discussion #7. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-11-09.
- ^ Franklin (2007-09-24). Tropical Depression Jerry Discussion #8. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-11-09.
[edit] External links
- The NHC's archive on Tropical Storm Jerry
