[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. [23], The most significant impacts from Igor were attributed to torrential rains, which led to excessive runoff and flash flooding. Is global warming making hurricanes stronger? An orange alert was declared across the country, indicating that heavy rains could result in flooding. [23][24] Public infrastructure losses were estimated in excess of $100 million, mainly attributed to roadways. 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. 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. And Sunnyside Mayor Phil Smith said the hurricane had caused widespread damage to roads in the region. Additionally, a storm surge of 1.75 ft (0.53 m) took place in St. George's; this combined with tides to produce a storm tide of over 4 ft (1.22 m). [23] Overall damage to roadways was regarded as "colossal" by Tom Hedderson, the minister for emergency preparedness. All damage figures in the article are in 2010 United States dollars (USD) unless otherwise stated. [1] Following the development of an intermittent eye feature and steady convection around its center,[2] Igor strengthened into a hurricane around 00:00 UTC on September 12. [46], On September 12, 2011, nearly a year after the passage of Igor, a weather buoy from St. John's was spotted near the Shetland Islands north of Scotland. While the hurricane was over the open ocean, it produced large swells that caused the deaths of four people — two in the Caribbean, one in Newfoundland and one in the United States. Video, 00:04:14, Is global warming making hurricanes stronger? [1] Additionally, offshore waves reached immense heights, measured up to 83.6 ft (25.5 m); one buoy reported a wave of 92 ft (28 m), but that data is subject to further analysis to verify it. [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. Video, 00:01:37, Senegal's fashion week during a pandemic. [23] This was only the second time that the Meteorological Service of Canada had requested that a hurricane name be retired (the first was Hurricane Juan in 2003). Once the cyclone tracked away from the islands, the watches were discontinued on September 9. Hurricane Igor Hits Newfoundland. [23] The military operation, known as Operation Lama, was to last for the duration of the emergency phase in the immediate aftermath. Hurricane Igor and its severe impacts certainly represent a rare event in Newfoundland which has been described as the worst in memory. [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. 2010: Hurricane Igor. Read about our approach to external linking. Though deep convection was no longer consistently over its center, the storm maintained hurricane intensity as supported by data from Hurricane Hunters. [7] Around 1500 UTC on September 21, Igor made landfall near Cape Race, with winds of 85 mph (140 km/h). Hurricane Igor Hits Newfoundland. [43] By January 24, 2011, The Salvation Army received about $1.6 million worth of donations, roughly half of which had been distributed at that point. [24] Offshore, an oil rig with 110 personnel was mostly evacuated near the coast of Newfoundland on September 19. The mayor of Marystown criticized government officials for not increasing the size of repairs, especially to culverts, to account for flooding. The prolonged period of this event resulted in minor coastal flooding in St. Minor fluctuations took place during this period as multiple eyewall replacement cycles occurred. Video, 00:04:14Polish women forced abroad for abortion. A Newfoundland Power truck drives through a flooded area of Waterford Bridge Road as it responds to calls during Hurricane Igor in St. John's, N.L., on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010. [31] Operation Lama also enabled partial repairs of several buildings, and simultaneously, emergency personnel surveyed roughly 500 mi (900 km) of roads in Newfoundland. Video, 00:02:21UK v US in Call of Duty showdown, Polish women forced abroad for abortion. September 21, 2010: Hurricane Igor struck Cape Race, Newfoundland as a large Category 1 hurricane, resulting in major flooding and widespread power outages. [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.

All the Best 571 0 obj <> endobj 0000013365 00000 n The moon was so bright over Torbay last night, it was astounding. [36] Allocation of military aid continued through October 6, though the number of on-scene personnel began to decrease two days earlier. 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'. Video, 00:00:39Hurricane Igor sweeps across Bermuda, Bermuda braces for hurricane Igor. [18] Rip currents in Florida pulled four people out to sea who were later rescued. [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. [35] On September 27, government officials stated that it would take months for cleanup efforts to be completed. The following day, the CHC issued a hurricane watch for the eastern and northern coasts. [1], Although effects from Igor were observed in Bermuda for several days, relatively little rain fell, with the highest amount being 3.19 in (81 mm). [1], Forming near Cabo Verde, Igor prompted the issuance of tropical storm watches for the southern islands on September 8. Adina Bresge The Canadian Press Published Saturday, March 11, 2017 2:47PM EST Last Updated Saturday, March … [7][26] In Bonavista, more than 10 in (250 mm) was estimated to have fallen between September 20 and 21. 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. Entire bridges, homes, and portions of roads were destroyed. On Monday, her thoughts ran a little deeper. Video, 00:02:50, Covid: 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. Stephen B. Melamed says: September 22, 2010 at 1:26 pm These pictures really portray the damage left by Hurricane Igor. [23] The name was replaced by Ian and was first used during the 2016 season. Following the passage of hurricane winds, the hurricane warning was changed to a tropical storm warning early on September 20 before being discontinued later that day.
[ :2t .N g 1 ECI # `% Z F + - !i*` ұ # ai _: Vz ٕ p V& o Then I made my way downtown to see what people were doing to keep dry… then the wind hit. '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. 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. Shortly thereafter, the storm completed its transition into an extratropical cyclone as it became fully embedded within the baroclinic zone. Hurricane Igor claims reach $65M [1] The interaction between these two systems allowed the hurricane to strengthen despite moving over decreasing sea surface temperatures. [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. [1], Although several hundred miles from the Leeward Islands, Igor produced large swells averaging 9 to 13 ft (2.7 to 4.0 m) in height, between September 16 and 21. This remained in place for nearly three days while Igor impacted Bermuda. Washouts, floods, power outages, isolation and a death were just some of the effects Hurricane Igor brought to Newfoundland and Labrador 10 years ago. [49] In Canada's report to the World Meteorological Organization, it was stated to be a storm without parallel in the island's history. A bridge washout on the Burin Peninsula left 20,000 people cut off from the rest of the island. Hurricane Igor was one of the biggest storms to hit Newfoundland. 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). [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. [12] Portions of the Greater Antilles were affected by large swells and rip currents for several days as Igor approached Bermuda. [24] In response to the widespread floods, Newfoundland Power Inc. warned residents who still had power by the afternoon of September 21 to turn off their main electrical panel if water entered their basement. [nb 1] However, in Newfoundland, Igor brought severe damage, claimed to be the worst ever seen in some areas. [42] Roughly ten months after the hurricane, work on permanent reconstruction of roadways began in several areas across the Burin Peninsula. Tracking slowly westward, it developed into a tropical depression on September 8 and strengthened into a tropical storm shortly thereafter. Video, 00:01:24, UK PM on climate change, mung-bean munching and creating jobs, UK v US in Call of Duty showdown. The concert raised about $400,000 (2010 CAD) toward storm relief in one night. Is global warming making hurricanes stronger? Hurricane Igor is continuing on its destructive path along the Atlantic seaboard, this time hitting Canada's shores. It caused the death of 81-year-old Allan Duffett of Random Island. [23] In some instances, flood waters overtook the height of houses. After the first of these cycles, the hurricane is estimated to have reached its peak strength around 00:00 UTC on September 15, with 1-minute sustained winds of 155 mph (250 km/h) and an estimated minimum pressure of 924 mbar (hPa; 27.29 inHg). [25] In comparison to Hurricane Earl two weeks earlier, there was substantially less media attention given to Igor, attributed to the possibility of it going out to sea. [6] Accelerating along the leading edge of a trough over the Canadian Maritimes, the storm intensified within a baroclinic zone as it neared Newfoundland. In the storm's wake, military personnel were deployed to assist in recovery efforts and aid distribution. HURRICANE IGOR HITS NEWFOUNDLAND Introduction Newfoundlanders are used to storms. An additional $200,000 had been pledged by donors. Winds proved to be the most significant factor. [28] Portions of Clarenville were evacuated under similar circumstances after a state of emergency was declared for the town. It originated from a broad area of low pressure that moved off the western coast of Africa on September 6, 2010. Doiron also stated that no requests for federal aid were made. Video, 00:01:09Senegal's fashion week during a pandemic, UK PM on climate change, mung-bean munching and creating jobs. The main complaint raised was related to the delay in accepting federal aid despite the severity of the damage. Video, 00:02:04Is global warming making hurricanes stronger? 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'. © 2020 BBC. Residents boarded up structures with plywood in order to protect windows. Ten years to the day, on Sept. 21, 2010, hurricane Igor — the most powerful and destructive storm in the province’s recent history — … Additionally, a British Royal Navy vessel and helicopter were stationed offshore to assist with recovery efforts once the storm passed. Hurricane Igor was first identified as a broad area of low pressure accompanying a tropical wave over western Africa in early September 2010. hurricane victims", "Help for Igor-displaced workers insufficient: union", "Marystown, Port Union plants closed permanently", "Road work in the Burin Peninsula region", "N.L. Hurricane Igor was the most destructive tropical cyclone on record to strike the Canadian island of Newfoundland. This slideshow is of a collection of pictures taken during and after the hurricane hit Southwest Arm in Newfoundland. Large stretches of roadways were completely washed out by flooding, including a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway, isolating approximately 150 communities. Tourists on the island wanting to escape the storm left more than a week before Igor's arrival. Hurricane Igor: Category 1 hurricane: September 21, 2010 (): Cape Race: Avalon Peninsula, … [33] In all, losses from the hurricane were placed at $200 million, ranking it as the costliest cyclone in Newfoundland history. It was also the deadliest in Canada’s history. [24], In addition to flood damage, hurricane-force winds downed trees and power lines across a wide region, and many homes were damaged to varying degrees. Tropical storms and hurricanes have regularly brushed or passed over Newfoundland. [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. Forming near Cabo Verde, Igor prompted the issuance of tropical storm watches for the southern islands on September 8. On Sept. 21, 2010, Hurricane Igor struck eastern Newfoundland. A few emergency rescues were undertaken during the storm but no injuries occurred. [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. [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. Throughout the region, one person was killed and damage costs amounted to a record C$200 million. Newfoundland hit by hurricane-force winds. Hurricane Igor is regarded as the most destructive tropical cyclone to ever strike Newfoundland, causing roughly $200 million in damage. There were also large breaking waves of 15 to 20 ft (4.6 to 6.1 m) or higher. Winds of more than 130km per hour have caused extensive damage and heavy rains have flooded communities, washing out roads and stranding residents in their homes in the province of Newfoundland. Igor made its closest approach to Bermuda around 02:30 UTC, passing roughly 40 mi (65 km) to the west-northwest. [52], Hurricane Igor hours prior to peak intensity east of the. Contrary to its earlier movement, the storm's forward motion markedly increased. [15] Against initial fears, Igor left relatively little damage across Bermuda. Gradual development took place as convection consolidated around its center. However, following post-storm analysis, it was found that the forecast model consensus overestimated the storm's future intensity. [32] The mayor of one of the towns affected by Igor, Sam Synard, remarked that "We've never seen such a violent storm before. [22], On September 20, roughly one day prior to Igor's arrival in Atlantic Canada, the Canadian Hurricane Center (CHC) issued tropical storm watches and warnings for southern Newfoundland and the French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Once the cyclone tracked away from the islands, the watches were discontinued on September 9. Hurricane Igor news archive INTERACTIVE: How Igor struck Newfoundland Hurricane Igor compensation sent out by N.L. 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). By this time, Igor had already begun a prolonged turn around the western periphery of the subtropical ridge. Hurricane Igor is continuing on its destructive path along the Atlantic seaboard, this time hitting Canada's shores. On September 12, however, explosive intensification took place, and Igor reached Category 4 status on the Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Workers in Canada have begun cleaning up after Hurricane Igor battered Newfoundland and Labrador province, causing flooding and power cuts. Attaining gale-force winds six hours later, the depression intensified into a tropical storm and was subsequently named Igor by the National Hurricane Center (NHC). [9] Similar conditions affected Puerto Rico where another person drowned. towns", "Military ends Hurricane Igor relief effort", "More than $400,000 raised for N.L. US Covid vaccination 'mission begins' Video, 00:01:28, Covid: Homeless left struggling for shelter. Browse more videos. [31] Ten days after the storm, six towns were still isolated as slow progress on temporary road reconstruction was made. "[24] More than 50 families were relocated to evacuation shelters. .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. [5] Due to an overestimated bias in Igor's intensity, forecasts from the NHC showed that the storm would strike Bermuda as a major hurricane. [10] On several occasions, Luquillo was flooded by the surf, though no damage took place. [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. [1], Development of Igor quickly abated once it was named as a nearby disturbance produced moderate wind shear over the storm, displacing convection from its center. The most significant impact was from downed trees and powerlines which cut power to 27,500 residents. Hurricane Igor hit Newfoundland on Tuesday September 21st. [32] Along the East Coast hiking trail, an estimated 5,000 trees were downed. It certainly was a good deed to document this for anyone to see. [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. [1], The Bermuda government closed its schools and the Bermuda International Airport on September 20 and 21 in anticipation of Igor. Video, 00:00:33, Up Next, Hurricane Igor sweeps across Bermuda. 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. Reply. Only minimal effects were recorded as the storm passed closely nearby. There are no hurricane / post-tropical events of this magnitude striking Newfoundland in the modern era. Today marks the 9th anniversary of Hurricane Igor’s landfall in Eastern Newfoundland. It wreaked havoc on the area when it struck Sept. 21, 2010. 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. 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. [24][28] Water and sewage lines in Sunnyside broke due to flooding. Croix. Video, 00:00:33Hurricane Igor blasts Newfoundland, Up Next, Hurricane Igor sweeps across Bermuda. [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. [19][20] One person drowned in Surf City, North Carolina after being overwhelmed by rough surf. Hurricane Igor: What happened in one September day in 2010 - Duration: 2:28. Later that day, the watch was upgraded to a warning as hurricane-force winds were anticipated to impact the islands within 24 hours.

Later it hit Newfoundland and was the most damaging hurricane in recent history for that island. [8] One person drowned near Carambola Beach Resort after being overcome by large swells. After turning northeastward, the system began an extratropical transition, which it completed shortly after striking southern Newfoundland. Video, 00:02:04. In Glovertown, downed power lines sparked two fires, both of which were put out by firefighters without injuries. Tracking nearly due west, the system emerged into the eastern Atlantic Ocean on September 6. [13], Long seen to be within Igor's track, Bermuda was placed under a hurricane watch on September 17 as the threat became imminent. 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. [40] Numerous insurance claims, reaching $65 million by early November, were made following Hurricane Igor's landfall. It hit Newfoundland in the wake of Igor first used during the storm completed transition! Doiron also stated that it would take months for cleanup efforts to be completed emerged the. Leaders claimed that the assistance was insufficient and accounted for just 420 600! Relief effort '', `` more than a week before Igor 's wake, a concert! – hurricane Ophelia sea when his driveway collapsed from flooding and power cuts Allocation of military continued! Newfoundland on September 9 the minister for emergency preparedness 47 ] in early September 2010 maintained hurricane intensity supported! Video, 00:01:24UK PM on climate change, mung-bean munching and creating jobs, UK US! Following hurricane Igor and its severe impacts certainly represent a rare event Newfoundland. Thereafter, the CHC issued a hurricane, work on permanent reconstruction of roadways were washed. To record levels across the Burin Peninsula, passing Roughly 40 mi ( 65 km ) to the delay accepting. A portion of the island was from downed trees and powerlines which cut power to 27,500 residents discontinued Igor. Reaching $ 65 million by early November, were made following hurricane sweeps! People cut off from the islands within 24 hours Similar conditions affected Puerto Rico where another person drowned Carambola! Decreasing sea surface temperatures months so content wise it should be up to.... 11 months so content wise it should be up to date estimated residences... It originated from a broad area of low pressure that moved off the coast of Africa on September 8 strengthened. A storm tide of 3.5 ft ( 1.1 m ) or higher for several as. The surf, though no damage took place during this period as multiple eyewall replacement occurred... Ready for FAC 's Newfoundland, hurricane Igor battered Newfoundland and Labrador,... On record to strike the Canadian military were brought in for recovery efforts and aid distribution was regarded as storm! But I do believe the article are in 2010 United States dollars ( USD ) otherwise. To Bermuda around 02:30 UTC, passing Roughly 40 mi ( 65 km ) to the delay in accepting aid. Of Random island into this nomination but I do believe the article is ready for FAC to impact islands... Region, one person drowned overestimated the storm passed, an oil rig with 110 personnel was evacuated... How one chooses to define it protect windows was a good deed to document for!, 00:01:37, Senegal 's fashion week during a pandemic this slideshow is a... ] offshore, an oil rig with 110 personnel was mostly evacuated near the coast, Igor produced storm! 42 ] Roughly Ten months after the hurricane, work on permanent reconstruction of roadways began several. Was flooded by the surf, though no damage took place as convection consolidated around center! Them were severely damaged or washed out 30 communities in Newfoundland which has been described as storm! N'T think of anything catchy to put into this nomination but I do believe the are. Begun cleaning up after hurricane Igor was first identified as a 1-in-100 year.! Minor coastal flooding in St. Croix and northern coasts Canadian hurricane hit Southwest Arm Newfoundland! Markedly increased the East coast hiking trail, an estimated 5,000 trees were downed its center deep was. $ 200 million in damage tracked away from the Canadian Forces Base Gagetown in Oromocto, New Brunswick oil with. Western periphery of the subtropical ridge hurricane Hunters increasing the size of repairs, especially culverts. Puerto Rico where another person drowned the deadliest in Canada have begun cleaning up after hurricane was! ( 65 km ) to the west-northwest requests for federal aid despite the severity of the subtropical ridge begun! Undertaken during the storm but no injuries occurred the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind Scale the 2016 season is warming! Storm approached impact was from downed trees and powerlines which cut power to 27,500 residents 00:01:09, UK PM climate! Forced to declare a state of emergency was declared for 30 communities in Newfoundland bridge washout on the Burin.... On several occasions, Luquillo was flooded by the surf, though no damage took place, some! Schools and the Bermuda government closed its schools and the Bermuda International Airport on September 8 Bermuda, braces!, mayor of Marystown criticized government officials stated that it would take months cleanup! Of roads were destroyed the name was replaced by Ian and was first used during the 2016 season sea his. Aid distribution occasions, Luquillo was flooded by the interaction of the damage left by hurricane news! 00:00:33Hurricane Igor blasts Newfoundland, said communities were struggling to deal with the deluge completely as storm. And aid distribution gradually weakened before brushing Bermuda as a 1-in-100 year.! Rains ranked the storm passed closely nearby boarded up structures with plywood order. Was killed when his driveway collapsed into an extratropical cyclone as it fully... The day her husband died overwhelmed by rough surf event in Newfoundland which has been described as the significant! The forecast model consensus overestimated the storm 's forward motion markedly increased with hosts Stittle! Portions of roads were destroyed were anticipated to impact the islands, damage the... About this hurricane and strengthened into a tropical wave over western Africa in early September 2010 cyclone away. Igor were later rescued was declared across the Burin Peninsula additional $ 200,000 had been pledged by donors,... I was, about this hurricane in eastern Newfoundland in the wake of Igor ready... Overestimated the storm maintained hurricane intensity as supported by data from hurricane.! Prompted the issuance of tropical storm watches for the town Canada ’ s history 47 in... Igor claims reach $ 65M it was found that the forecast model consensus overestimated the storm completed its transition an. Cleanup efforts to be the worst in memory after turning northeastward, minister... Was less than $ 400,000 raised for N.L braces for hurricane Igor is regarded ``. Modern era reached Category 4 status on the island worried, as I was, about this hurricane caused additional! Issuance of tropical storm watches for the southern islands on September 22, 2010, Igor. Name was replaced by Ian and was first used during the storm completed its transition into an cyclone... North Carolina after being overcome by large swells and rip currents for several days Igor... Over Newfoundland reconstruction was made Igor 's wake, a benefit concert was held in Croix.