There are no hurricane / post-tropical events of this magnitude striking Newfoundland in the modern era. Reply. [23] Overall damage to roadways was regarded as "colossal" by Tom Hedderson, the minister for emergency preparedness. Embedded within a monsoon trough over the eastern Atlantic, the system maintained a slow westward track as it weakened to a tropical depression on September 9. Video, 00:01:24UK PM on climate change, mung-bean munching and creating jobs, UK v US in Call of Duty showdown.
All the Best 571 0 obj <> endobj 0000013365 00000 n The moon was so bright over Torbay last night, it was astounding. As it passed west of Bermuda as a minimal hurricane, damage was primarily limited to trees and power lines, with roughly 27,500 residences losing electricity. This remained in place for nearly three days while Igor impacted Bermuda. Hurricane Igor hit Cape Verde, although there were no reports of damage or fatalites, as well as Bermuda where it caused 500,000 dollars in damage as well as Newfoundland. Hurricane Igor hit an eastern stretch of the province with high winds and a massive rainfall that flooded homes, overwhelmed sewage systems and wiped out whole sections of highway. [23] The military operation, known as Operation Lama, was to last for the duration of the emergency phase in the immediate aftermath. Minor fluctuations took place during this period as multiple eyewall replacement cycles occurred. Police confirmed a man in Lower Lance Cove on Random Island, near Brittania and approximately 120 kilometres northwest of St. John’s, was washed into the sea at approximately 10 a.m. on Tuesday “when a driveway collapsed from underneath him due to heavy water flow.”. September 21, 2010: Hurricane Igor struck Cape Race, Newfoundland as a large Category 1 hurricane, resulting in major flooding and widespread power outages. Who would have thought that a category 1 hurricane would hit Newfoundland before … Newfoundland, Tuesday September 21, 2010 – The Salvation Army is providing food and water to more than 100 people in Clarenville, Newfoundland after Hurricane Igor swept into the southern and eastern parts of the island earlier today. [6] Accelerating along the leading edge of a trough over the Canadian Maritimes, the storm intensified within a baroclinic zone as it neared Newfoundland. Hurricane Igor: What happened in one September day in 2010 - Duration: 2:28. Duffet was swept out to sea when his driveway collapsed into an overflowing river. Large stretches of roadways were completely washed out by flooding, including a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway, isolating approximately 150 communities. Hurricane Igor hits Newfoundland. Hurricane Igor claims reach $65M 's post-Igor response disgusting: resident", Sitrep as of 1:15 p.m. NDT Post Tropical Storm IGOR HC/PHAC OFFICES CLOSING IMMEDIATELY, as forwarded four times in Canadian government agency correspondence, "Hurricane Igor blows St. John's buoy to Scotland", "Two Tropical Cyclone Names Retired from List of Atlantic Storms", "A look back at Hurricane Juan 14 years after it tore through Atlantic Canada", Tropical Cyclone Report for Hurricane Igor, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hurricane_Igor&oldid=990559110, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 25 November 2020, at 05:02.
I know that many Newfoundlander’s who live away were worried, as I was, about this hurricane. [50][51] The hurricane is also considered a probable benchmark for future cyclones in the region, having illustrated to residents that they are not immune from hurricanes and their impacts. Hurricane Igor Hits Newfoundland. [40] Numerous insurance claims, reaching $65 million by early November, were made following Hurricane Igor's landfall. Gradual development took place as convection consolidated around its center. Video, 00:00:39Hurricane Igor sweeps across Bermuda, Bermuda braces for hurricane Igor. Video, 00:02:21, Polish women forced abroad for abortion. Washouts, floods, power outages, isolation and a death were just some of the effects Hurricane Igor brought to Newfoundland and Labrador 10 years ago. Video, 00:01:37, Senegal's fashion week during a pandemic. [10] On several occasions, Luquillo was flooded by the surf, though no damage took place. [7] Around 1500 UTC on September 21, Igor made landfall near Cape Race, with winds of 85 mph (140 km/h). Once the cyclone tracked away from the islands, the watches were discontinued on September 9. Browse more videos. Video, 00:04:14, Is global warming making hurricanes stronger? [44], In June 2011, a federal document detailing the actions made by province officials was released to be public and incited further outcry from residents affected by the storm. [23] The name was replaced by Ian and was first used during the 2016 season. [17] These fears resulted from forecasts from the National Hurricane Center which indicated the storm would strike Bermuda as a Category 3 hurricane. [12] Portions of the Greater Antilles were affected by large swells and rip currents for several days as Igor approached Bermuda. [1], The Bermuda government closed its schools and the Bermuda International Airport on September 20 and 21 in anticipation of Igor. 2010: Hurricane Igor. Video, 00:02:04. Today marks the 9th anniversary of Hurricane Igor’s landfall in Eastern Newfoundland. [11] In nearby Haiti, still reeling from a devastating earthquake in January, officials warned residents of possible relocation from "tent cities" to safer areas. It wreaked havoc on the area when it struck Sept. 21, 2010. Hurricane Igor hit Cape Verde, although there were no reports of damage or fatalites, as well as Bermuda where it caused 500,000 dollars in damage as well as Newfoundland. Hurricane Igor wreaked havoc across parts of the island when it struck Sept. 21, 2010, causing millions of dollars in damages. [17] The causeway-bridge connecting St. George's Islands to the main island of Bermuda sustained minor damage, leaving one lane closed for several days. I can't think of anything catchy to put into this nomination but I do believe the article is ready for FAC. .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Hurricane Igor blasts Newfoundland. This slideshow is of a collection of pictures taken during and after the hurricane hit Southwest Arm in Newfoundland. It caused the death of 81-year-old Allan Duffett of Random Island. Being away from home it gives … [39] Following more than a year of discussions, the plant's parent company, Ocean Choice International, decided to permanently shut down operations on December 2, 2011. [17] Throughout the islands, damage from the storm was less than $500,000. [1], Passing roughly 345 mi (555 km) northeast of the Leeward Islands on September 17, Igor gradually weakened as it experienced increased wind shear and dry air intrusion. [19][20] One person drowned in Surf City, North Carolina after being overwhelmed by rough surf. Grace) and we had 260mm of rain the same day! [29] A 100 ft (30 m) section of the Trans-Canada Highway in Terra Nova National Park was severely eroded, leaving a large ravine behind and disconnecting the main population of Newfoundland from the rest of the island. [28] Portions of Clarenville were evacuated under similar circumstances after a state of emergency was declared for the town. Hurricane Igor is continuing on its destructive path along the Atlantic seaboard, this time hitting Canada's shores. Video, 00:01:37Bermuda braces for hurricane Igor, Senegal's fashion week during a pandemic. The storm was the most destructive tropical cyclone on record to have hit this province. Hurricane Igor was first identified as a broad area of low pressure accompanying a tropical wave over western Africa in early September 2010. Hurricane Igor hits Canada's Newfoundland, Hurricane Igor blasts Newfoundland. Video, 00:00:33Hurricane Igor blasts Newfoundland, Up Next, Hurricane Igor sweeps across Bermuda. By this time, Igor had already begun a prolonged turn around the western periphery of the subtropical ridge. However, weakening was more marked than anticipated, and by the time its center neared the territory on September 20, winds decreased to 75 mph (120 km/h). Doiron also stated that no requests for federal aid were made. Intensification resumed the following day once shear lessened, while the dominant steering factor shifted to a mid-tropospheric ridge north of Igor; it would remain so throughout the remainder of the cyclone's existence. Tracking slowly westward, it developed into a tropical depression on September 8 and strengthened into a tropical storm shortly thereafter. Tracking nearly due west, the system emerged into the eastern Atlantic Ocean on September 6. It originated from a broad area of low pressure that moved off the western coast of Africa on September 6, 2010. Not a day goes by that Mary Duffett doesn’t think about the day her husband died. After turning northeastward, the system began an extratropical transition, which it completed shortly after striking southern Newfoundland. "[24] More than 50 families were relocated to evacuation shelters. [32] Electricity was gradually restored to residents; by six days after the hurricane's passage, a few hundred had yet to regain power. Hurricane Igor was one of the biggest storms to hit Newfoundland. Video, 00:02:21UK v US in Call of Duty showdown, Polish women forced abroad for abortion. Contrary to its earlier movement, the storm's forward motion markedly increased. [nb 1] However, in Newfoundland, Igor brought severe damage, claimed to be the worst ever seen in some areas. [1] In terms of its overall impact, Igor was regarded as the worst storm of tropical origin to hit Newfoundland since Hurricane Two in 1935. [23] Early on September 22, all advisories were discontinued as Igor moved away from the region. [41] Over the course of the recovery phase, several complaints, including concerns lodged by church ministers, remarked that relief funds were not being distributed fast enough and the overall process was taking too long. And Sunnyside Mayor Phil Smith said the hurricane had caused widespread damage to roads in the region. Read about our approach to external linking. [1] Although sustained hurricane-force winds were recorded across parts of the island, warnings were not issued due to stronger-than-expected re-intensification of the storm as it transitioned into an extratropical cyclone. The prolonged period of this event resulted in minor coastal flooding in St. [1] Waves over 15 ft (4.6 m) battered the coast,[14] breaking several ships from their moorings and tossing them into rocks. The mayor of Marystown criticized government officials for not increasing the size of repairs, especially to culverts, to account for flooding. Only minimal effects were recorded as the storm passed closely nearby. An initial deployment of 120 soldiers and 40 vehicles arrived on September 25 from the Canadian Forces Base Gagetown in Oromocto, New Brunswick. Video, 00:02:50Covid: Homeless left struggling for shelter, 'I got a tattoo to match my son's birthmark' Video, 00:01:52'I got a tattoo to match my son's birthmark', Icy caves, whales in NY and cross-border haircuts. .css-1xgx53b-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-1xgx53b-Link:hover,.css-1xgx53b-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. Higher wind shear temporarily halted intensification over the following days. Playing next. [32] The mayor of one of the towns affected by Igor, Sam Synard, remarked that "We've never seen such a violent storm before. Hurricane Igor hit Newfoundland on Tuesday September 21st. During this time, satellite estimates indicated that the storm's winds increased from 75 mph (120 km/h) to 150 mph (240 km/h) and its barometric pressure decreased by 52 mbar (hPa; 1.53 inHg). [7] Along the coast, Igor produced a storm tide of 3.5 ft (1.1 m). towns", "Military ends Hurricane Igor relief effort", "More than $400,000 raised for N.L. [8] One person drowned near Carambola Beach Resort after being overcome by large swells. Video, 00:01:10Icy caves, whales in NY and cross-border haircuts, 'I was pretending to be Mariah and how she would sing it' Video, 00:04:18'I was pretending to be Mariah and how she would sing it'. It was also the deadliest in Canada’s history. Ten years to the day, on Sept. 21, 2010, hurricane Igor — the most powerful and destructive storm in the province’s recent history — … [17] Officials in Bermuda stated that the biggest loss from Igor would be lessened tourism revenue following a mass exodus prior to the hurricane's arrival. [27] Parts of St. Bernard's – Jacques Fontaine had to be evacuated by boat during the storm as rising water flooded some areas of the small town. Is global warming making hurricanes stronger? In the storm's wake, military personnel were deployed to assist in recovery efforts and aid distribution. Sustained winds reached 91 mph (146 km/h) and gusts peaked at 117 mph (188 km/h) at an unofficial AWOS station on St. David's Lighthouse. © 2020 BBC. Hurricane Igor and its severe impacts certainly represent a rare event in Newfoundland which has been described as the worst in memory. In statistical terms, this was effectively a 50-100 year event depending on how one chooses to define it. Stephen B. Melamed says: September 22, 2010 at 1:26 pm These pictures really portray the damage left by Hurricane Igor. Adina Bresge The Canadian Press Published Saturday, March 11, 2017 2:47PM EST Last Updated Saturday, March … A few emergency rescues were undertaken during the storm but no injuries occurred. It certainly was a good deed to document this for anyone to see. Who would have thought that a category 1 hurricane would hit Newfoundland before being down graded to a tropical storm, which is what usually happens due to the cold Atlantic waters. High surf advisories were issued in Long Island, New York, as waves of 6 to 10 ft (1.8 to 3.0 m) affected the area. [48], Due to the extensive damage in Newfoundland, the name Igor was retired in the spring of 2011 by request of the Meteorological Service of Canada and will never again be used for an Atlantic hurricane. Newfoundland, Tuesday September 21, 2010 – The Salvation Army is providing food and water to more than 100 people in Clarenville, Newfoundland after Hurricane Igor swept into the southern and eastern parts of the island earlier today. [1], Though Igor's closest approach to the contiguous United States only brought it within 600 mi (970 km) of land, its large circulation produced significant swells along the entire East Coast. At 06:00 UTC on September 8, the low was deemed sufficiently organized to be classified as a tropical depression while situated roughly 90 mi (140 km) southeast of Cabo Verde. Hurricane Igor: Category 1 hurricane: September 21, 2010 (): Cape Race: Avalon Peninsula, … Enjoyed your photos. [38] In late October, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador allocated $275,000 in funds for 200 workers who lost their jobs after two fish processing plants were damaged in Marystown and Port Union. [31] Operation Lama also enabled partial repairs of several buildings, and simultaneously, emergency personnel surveyed roughly 500 mi (900 km) of roads in Newfoundland. The sustained wind reports are based on 10-minute standards. [31] The small coastal community of South East Bight sustained some of the most significant wind damage, where entire fishing sheds were hurled into the air. Several rivers rose to record levels across the Bonavista and Burin peninsulas where many roads were washed out. In fact, the earliest recorded Canadian hurricane hit Newfoundland in 1775. Throughout the region, one person was killed and damage costs amounted to a record C$200 million. Video, 00:00:39, Bermuda braces for hurricane Igor. Is global warming making hurricanes stronger? [7] In Cape Pine, near where the center of the cyclone tracked, sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and gusts to 107 mph (172 km/h) affected the area. [15] No evacuation plans were put in place, although a local high school was converted into a shelter for residents who felt unsafe in their homes. Hurricane Igor is regarded as the most destructive tropical cyclone to ever strike Newfoundland, causing roughly $200 million in damage. Video, 00:01:24, UK PM on climate change, mung-bean munching and creating jobs, UK v US in Call of Duty showdown. [35] Three ships and a fleet of helicopters were called in for the distribution of emergency aid, and the military set up temporary bridges while long-term plans for reconstruction were made. CBC NL - Newfoundland and Labrador 753 views [28], Roughly 150 communities were temporarily isolated as all roads leading to them were severely damaged or washed out. Video, 00:01:10, Icy caves, whales in NY and cross-border haircuts, 'I was pretending to be Mariah and how she would sing it' Video, 00:04:18, 'I was pretending to be Mariah and how she would sing it'. storms and hurricanes in 1950. Though a weaker storm, Ophelia caused more damage than expected as it destroyed infrastructure repaired in the wake of Igor. , downed power lines sparked two fires, both of which were put out by flooding, including portion. Strengthen despite moving over decreasing sea surface temperatures, 00:02:21, Polish forced... 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All the Best 571 0 obj <> endobj 0000013365 00000 n The moon was so bright over Torbay last night, it was astounding. As it passed west of Bermuda as a minimal hurricane, damage was primarily limited to trees and power lines, with roughly 27,500 residences losing electricity. This remained in place for nearly three days while Igor impacted Bermuda. Hurricane Igor hit Cape Verde, although there were no reports of damage or fatalites, as well as Bermuda where it caused 500,000 dollars in damage as well as Newfoundland. Hurricane Igor hit an eastern stretch of the province with high winds and a massive rainfall that flooded homes, overwhelmed sewage systems and wiped out whole sections of highway. [23] The military operation, known as Operation Lama, was to last for the duration of the emergency phase in the immediate aftermath. Minor fluctuations took place during this period as multiple eyewall replacement cycles occurred. Police confirmed a man in Lower Lance Cove on Random Island, near Brittania and approximately 120 kilometres northwest of St. John’s, was washed into the sea at approximately 10 a.m. on Tuesday “when a driveway collapsed from underneath him due to heavy water flow.”. September 21, 2010: Hurricane Igor struck Cape Race, Newfoundland as a large Category 1 hurricane, resulting in major flooding and widespread power outages. Who would have thought that a category 1 hurricane would hit Newfoundland before … Newfoundland, Tuesday September 21, 2010 – The Salvation Army is providing food and water to more than 100 people in Clarenville, Newfoundland after Hurricane Igor swept into the southern and eastern parts of the island earlier today. [6] Accelerating along the leading edge of a trough over the Canadian Maritimes, the storm intensified within a baroclinic zone as it neared Newfoundland. Hurricane Igor: What happened in one September day in 2010 - Duration: 2:28. Duffet was swept out to sea when his driveway collapsed into an overflowing river. Large stretches of roadways were completely washed out by flooding, including a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway, isolating approximately 150 communities. Hurricane Igor hits Newfoundland. Hurricane Igor claims reach $65M 's post-Igor response disgusting: resident", Sitrep as of 1:15 p.m. NDT Post Tropical Storm IGOR HC/PHAC OFFICES CLOSING IMMEDIATELY, as forwarded four times in Canadian government agency correspondence, "Hurricane Igor blows St. John's buoy to Scotland", "Two Tropical Cyclone Names Retired from List of Atlantic Storms", "A look back at Hurricane Juan 14 years after it tore through Atlantic Canada", Tropical Cyclone Report for Hurricane Igor, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hurricane_Igor&oldid=990559110, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 25 November 2020, at 05:02.
I know that many Newfoundlander’s who live away were worried, as I was, about this hurricane. [50][51] The hurricane is also considered a probable benchmark for future cyclones in the region, having illustrated to residents that they are not immune from hurricanes and their impacts. Hurricane Igor Hits Newfoundland. [40] Numerous insurance claims, reaching $65 million by early November, were made following Hurricane Igor's landfall. Gradual development took place as convection consolidated around its center. Video, 00:00:39Hurricane Igor sweeps across Bermuda, Bermuda braces for hurricane Igor. Video, 00:02:21, Polish women forced abroad for abortion. Washouts, floods, power outages, isolation and a death were just some of the effects Hurricane Igor brought to Newfoundland and Labrador 10 years ago. Video, 00:01:37, Senegal's fashion week during a pandemic. [10] On several occasions, Luquillo was flooded by the surf, though no damage took place. [7] Around 1500 UTC on September 21, Igor made landfall near Cape Race, with winds of 85 mph (140 km/h). Once the cyclone tracked away from the islands, the watches were discontinued on September 9. Browse more videos. Video, 00:04:14, Is global warming making hurricanes stronger? [44], In June 2011, a federal document detailing the actions made by province officials was released to be public and incited further outcry from residents affected by the storm. [23] The name was replaced by Ian and was first used during the 2016 season. [17] These fears resulted from forecasts from the National Hurricane Center which indicated the storm would strike Bermuda as a Category 3 hurricane. [12] Portions of the Greater Antilles were affected by large swells and rip currents for several days as Igor approached Bermuda. [1], The Bermuda government closed its schools and the Bermuda International Airport on September 20 and 21 in anticipation of Igor. 2010: Hurricane Igor. Video, 00:02:04. Today marks the 9th anniversary of Hurricane Igor’s landfall in Eastern Newfoundland. [11] In nearby Haiti, still reeling from a devastating earthquake in January, officials warned residents of possible relocation from "tent cities" to safer areas. It wreaked havoc on the area when it struck Sept. 21, 2010. Hurricane Igor hit Cape Verde, although there were no reports of damage or fatalites, as well as Bermuda where it caused 500,000 dollars in damage as well as Newfoundland. Hurricane Igor wreaked havoc across parts of the island when it struck Sept. 21, 2010, causing millions of dollars in damages. [17] The causeway-bridge connecting St. George's Islands to the main island of Bermuda sustained minor damage, leaving one lane closed for several days. I can't think of anything catchy to put into this nomination but I do believe the article is ready for FAC. .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Hurricane Igor blasts Newfoundland. This slideshow is of a collection of pictures taken during and after the hurricane hit Southwest Arm in Newfoundland. It caused the death of 81-year-old Allan Duffett of Random Island. Being away from home it gives … [39] Following more than a year of discussions, the plant's parent company, Ocean Choice International, decided to permanently shut down operations on December 2, 2011. [17] Throughout the islands, damage from the storm was less than $500,000. [1], Passing roughly 345 mi (555 km) northeast of the Leeward Islands on September 17, Igor gradually weakened as it experienced increased wind shear and dry air intrusion. [19][20] One person drowned in Surf City, North Carolina after being overwhelmed by rough surf. Grace) and we had 260mm of rain the same day! [29] A 100 ft (30 m) section of the Trans-Canada Highway in Terra Nova National Park was severely eroded, leaving a large ravine behind and disconnecting the main population of Newfoundland from the rest of the island. [28] Portions of Clarenville were evacuated under similar circumstances after a state of emergency was declared for the town. Hurricane Igor is continuing on its destructive path along the Atlantic seaboard, this time hitting Canada's shores. Video, 00:01:37Bermuda braces for hurricane Igor, Senegal's fashion week during a pandemic. The storm was the most destructive tropical cyclone on record to have hit this province. Hurricane Igor was first identified as a broad area of low pressure accompanying a tropical wave over western Africa in early September 2010. Hurricane Igor hits Canada's Newfoundland, Hurricane Igor blasts Newfoundland. Video, 00:00:33Hurricane Igor blasts Newfoundland, Up Next, Hurricane Igor sweeps across Bermuda. By this time, Igor had already begun a prolonged turn around the western periphery of the subtropical ridge. However, weakening was more marked than anticipated, and by the time its center neared the territory on September 20, winds decreased to 75 mph (120 km/h). Doiron also stated that no requests for federal aid were made. Intensification resumed the following day once shear lessened, while the dominant steering factor shifted to a mid-tropospheric ridge north of Igor; it would remain so throughout the remainder of the cyclone's existence. Tracking slowly westward, it developed into a tropical depression on September 8 and strengthened into a tropical storm shortly thereafter. Tracking nearly due west, the system emerged into the eastern Atlantic Ocean on September 6. It originated from a broad area of low pressure that moved off the western coast of Africa on September 6, 2010. Not a day goes by that Mary Duffett doesn’t think about the day her husband died. After turning northeastward, the system began an extratropical transition, which it completed shortly after striking southern Newfoundland. "[24] More than 50 families were relocated to evacuation shelters. [32] Electricity was gradually restored to residents; by six days after the hurricane's passage, a few hundred had yet to regain power. Hurricane Igor was one of the biggest storms to hit Newfoundland. Video, 00:02:21UK v US in Call of Duty showdown, Polish women forced abroad for abortion. Contrary to its earlier movement, the storm's forward motion markedly increased. [nb 1] However, in Newfoundland, Igor brought severe damage, claimed to be the worst ever seen in some areas. [1] In terms of its overall impact, Igor was regarded as the worst storm of tropical origin to hit Newfoundland since Hurricane Two in 1935. [23] Early on September 22, all advisories were discontinued as Igor moved away from the region. [41] Over the course of the recovery phase, several complaints, including concerns lodged by church ministers, remarked that relief funds were not being distributed fast enough and the overall process was taking too long. And Sunnyside Mayor Phil Smith said the hurricane had caused widespread damage to roads in the region. Read about our approach to external linking. [1] Although sustained hurricane-force winds were recorded across parts of the island, warnings were not issued due to stronger-than-expected re-intensification of the storm as it transitioned into an extratropical cyclone. The prolonged period of this event resulted in minor coastal flooding in St. [1] Waves over 15 ft (4.6 m) battered the coast,[14] breaking several ships from their moorings and tossing them into rocks. The mayor of Marystown criticized government officials for not increasing the size of repairs, especially to culverts, to account for flooding. Only minimal effects were recorded as the storm passed closely nearby. An initial deployment of 120 soldiers and 40 vehicles arrived on September 25 from the Canadian Forces Base Gagetown in Oromocto, New Brunswick. Video, 00:02:50Covid: Homeless left struggling for shelter, 'I got a tattoo to match my son's birthmark' Video, 00:01:52'I got a tattoo to match my son's birthmark', Icy caves, whales in NY and cross-border haircuts. .css-1xgx53b-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-1xgx53b-Link:hover,.css-1xgx53b-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. Higher wind shear temporarily halted intensification over the following days. Playing next. [32] The mayor of one of the towns affected by Igor, Sam Synard, remarked that "We've never seen such a violent storm before. Hurricane Igor hit Newfoundland on Tuesday September 21st. During this time, satellite estimates indicated that the storm's winds increased from 75 mph (120 km/h) to 150 mph (240 km/h) and its barometric pressure decreased by 52 mbar (hPa; 1.53 inHg). [7] Along the coast, Igor produced a storm tide of 3.5 ft (1.1 m). towns", "Military ends Hurricane Igor relief effort", "More than $400,000 raised for N.L. [8] One person drowned near Carambola Beach Resort after being overcome by large swells. Video, 00:01:10Icy caves, whales in NY and cross-border haircuts, 'I was pretending to be Mariah and how she would sing it' Video, 00:04:18'I was pretending to be Mariah and how she would sing it'. It was also the deadliest in Canada’s history. Ten years to the day, on Sept. 21, 2010, hurricane Igor — the most powerful and destructive storm in the province’s recent history — … [17] Officials in Bermuda stated that the biggest loss from Igor would be lessened tourism revenue following a mass exodus prior to the hurricane's arrival. [27] Parts of St. Bernard's – Jacques Fontaine had to be evacuated by boat during the storm as rising water flooded some areas of the small town. Is global warming making hurricanes stronger? In the storm's wake, military personnel were deployed to assist in recovery efforts and aid distribution. Sustained winds reached 91 mph (146 km/h) and gusts peaked at 117 mph (188 km/h) at an unofficial AWOS station on St. David's Lighthouse. © 2020 BBC. Hurricane Igor and its severe impacts certainly represent a rare event in Newfoundland which has been described as the worst in memory. In statistical terms, this was effectively a 50-100 year event depending on how one chooses to define it. Stephen B. Melamed says: September 22, 2010 at 1:26 pm These pictures really portray the damage left by Hurricane Igor. Adina Bresge The Canadian Press Published Saturday, March 11, 2017 2:47PM EST Last Updated Saturday, March … A few emergency rescues were undertaken during the storm but no injuries occurred. It certainly was a good deed to document this for anyone to see. Who would have thought that a category 1 hurricane would hit Newfoundland before being down graded to a tropical storm, which is what usually happens due to the cold Atlantic waters. High surf advisories were issued in Long Island, New York, as waves of 6 to 10 ft (1.8 to 3.0 m) affected the area. [48], Due to the extensive damage in Newfoundland, the name Igor was retired in the spring of 2011 by request of the Meteorological Service of Canada and will never again be used for an Atlantic hurricane. Newfoundland, Tuesday September 21, 2010 – The Salvation Army is providing food and water to more than 100 people in Clarenville, Newfoundland after Hurricane Igor swept into the southern and eastern parts of the island earlier today. [1], Though Igor's closest approach to the contiguous United States only brought it within 600 mi (970 km) of land, its large circulation produced significant swells along the entire East Coast. At 06:00 UTC on September 8, the low was deemed sufficiently organized to be classified as a tropical depression while situated roughly 90 mi (140 km) southeast of Cabo Verde. Hurricane Igor: Category 1 hurricane: September 21, 2010 (): Cape Race: Avalon Peninsula, … Enjoyed your photos. [38] In late October, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador allocated $275,000 in funds for 200 workers who lost their jobs after two fish processing plants were damaged in Marystown and Port Union. [31] Operation Lama also enabled partial repairs of several buildings, and simultaneously, emergency personnel surveyed roughly 500 mi (900 km) of roads in Newfoundland. The sustained wind reports are based on 10-minute standards. [31] The small coastal community of South East Bight sustained some of the most significant wind damage, where entire fishing sheds were hurled into the air. Several rivers rose to record levels across the Bonavista and Burin peninsulas where many roads were washed out. In fact, the earliest recorded Canadian hurricane hit Newfoundland in 1775. Throughout the region, one person was killed and damage costs amounted to a record C$200 million. Video, 00:00:39, Bermuda braces for hurricane Igor. Is global warming making hurricanes stronger? [7] In Cape Pine, near where the center of the cyclone tracked, sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and gusts to 107 mph (172 km/h) affected the area. [15] No evacuation plans were put in place, although a local high school was converted into a shelter for residents who felt unsafe in their homes. Hurricane Igor is regarded as the most destructive tropical cyclone to ever strike Newfoundland, causing roughly $200 million in damage. Video, 00:01:24, UK PM on climate change, mung-bean munching and creating jobs, UK v US in Call of Duty showdown. 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