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Draft:Hurricane Oscar (2024)

For other storms of the same name, see List of storms named Oscar.

Hurricane Oscar
Hurricane Oscar passing north of Hispaniola on October 19
Meteorological history
FormedOctober 19, 2024
Category 1 hurricane
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS)
Highest winds85 mph (140 km/h)
Lowest pressure987 mbar (hPa); 29.15 inHg
Overall effects
FatalitiesUnknown
DamageUnknown
Areas affected
Part of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season

Hurricane Oscar is an active tropical cyclone currently affecting Inagua and threatening eastern Cuba, after impacting the Turks and Caicos Islands. The fifteenth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Oscar originated from a long-tracked tropical disturbance which was first spotted on October 4, but did not form until two weeks later on October 19, receiving the name Oscar. On the afternoon of the same day, the compact storm had a round of rapid intensification and was upgraded into a Category 1 hurricane. Shortly after the promotion, hurricane watches and warnings were issued across the Turks and Caicos Islands, Southeastern Bahamas, and Cuba.

Meteorological history

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

An area of investigation off the coast of West Africa was noted by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) on October 4,[1] and slowly developed in the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean for several days. By October 10, the tropical disturbance was declared an invest, with the NHC designating it as Invest 94L as disorganized showers and thunderstorms were spotted in the system.[2] The disturbance then entered unfavorable environment in the succeeding days, resulting to several fluctuations in its chances of formation[3] until it reached north of the Greater Antilles on October 18, when the NHC noted that the invest's chances to form have significantly dwindled.[4] However, the next day, the storm unexpectedly and rapidly consolidated north of Hispaniola,[5] becoming a tropical storm in the next few hours and receiving the name Oscar.[6] Rapid intensification then ensued, which was verified by a Hurricane Hunters flight that found Oscar to be stronger than estimated; at 18:00 UTC, it was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h).[7]

Preparations

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Lucayan Archipelago

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On the afternoon of October 19, the Government of The Bahamas issued a hurricane warning for the Turks and Caicos Islands and Southeastern Bahamas.[8] The Turks and Caicos Islands Airport Authority closed JAGS McCartney International Airport, Norman B. Saunders International Airport, and Leon Wilson Airport.[9] The Bahamian Disaster Risk Management Authority activated its team on October 19.[10]

Cuba

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The Government of Cuba issued a hurricane watch for the provinces of Guantanamo, Holguin, and Las Tunas on October 19.[8]

Impacts

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Beven, Jack (October 4, 2024). "NHC Graphical Outlook Archive". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 19, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Hagen, Andrew (October 10, 2024). "NHC Graphical Outlook Archive". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 19, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Bucci, Lisa; Zelinsky, Rachel (October 16, 2024). "NHC Graphical Outlook Archive". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 19, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Hogsett, Wallace; Cangialosi, John (October 18, 2024). "NHC Graphical Outlook Archive". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 19, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Papin, Philippe (October 19, 2024). "NHC Graphical Outlook Archive". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 19, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Papin, Philippe (October 19, 2024). Tropical Storm Oscar Discussion Number 1 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  7. ^ Cangialosi, John; Papin, Philippe (October 19, 2024). "Hurricane Oscar Special Discussion Number 2". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 19, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ a b Henkels, Patrick (October 19, 2024). "Oscar strengthens into Category 1 hurricane near the Bahamas". wtsp.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  9. ^ "Turks and Caicos close major airports as Hurricane Oscar approaches". Loop News. October 19, 2024. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  10. ^ "DRM Authority advises residents in the Southeast Bahamas to "prepare for impact"". Eye Witness News. October 19, 2024. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
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