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Tropical Storm Javier
Tropical Storm Javier at peak intensity near the Baja California Peninsula on September 2, 2022
Meteorological history
FormedSeptember 1, 2022
ExtratropicalSeptember 3, 2022
DissipatedSeptember 4, 2022
Tropical storm
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS)
Highest winds50 mph (85 km/h)
Lowest pressure999 mbar (hPa); 29.50 inHg
Overall effects
FatalitiesNone reported
DamageUS$6.59 million
Areas affectedBaja California Peninsula, Southern California
Part of the 2022 Pacific hurricane season

Tropical Storm Javier was a short-lived and weak tropical storm that passed off the coast of the Baja California peninsula in early September 2022, bringing heavy rainfall and causing minor damage. The eleventh named storm of the above-average 2022 Pacific hurricane season, Javier originated from an area of interest south of Acapulco, Mexico. The storm slowly developed, gaining a low-level circulation, and shortly later, it had gained enough organization to be classified by the National Hurricane Center, not far from Socorro Island. The storm's western region near its center was effected by deep convection, resulting in the system strengthening into Tropical Storm Javier. Javier would intensify slightly despite an elongated bit of circulation, but later on September 3rd, it crossed over into colder waters and began to weaken. The storm became post-tropical on September 4th, and dissipated a few days later as it drifted out to sea.

As Javier passed close to the Baja California peninsula, its rainbands caused damage due to rainfall. Many people were effected, over 207. Around 50 homes were damaged as well as a health center. Rainfall also fell in Southern California. Damage from Javier totaled over MXN$117 million (USD$6.59 million).

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

On August 29, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) noticed an area of low pressure had formed south of Acapulco, Mexico.[1] The area of disturbed weather slowly developed, mostly due to environmental conditions for development being conducive.[2] By August 31, the system had developed low-class circulation, as the NHC gave it a 70% chance of organizing.[3] Organization continued to occur, and the system had sustained itself well enough to be labeled as a tropical depression on September 1, becoming the eleventh depression of the season around 30 miles south of Socorro Island.[4][5] As the depression intensified, it began to move west-northwestward as a blocking ridge over the Western United States would force the system to change its trajectory.[6][7]

On September 2, following the development of deep convection over the western portion of the storm and some bursts of convection appearing near the center, it was able to intensify into a tropical storm, subsequently being given the name Javier.[8] Javier's circulation remained somewhat elongated, though despite this, the storm was able to organize well and began to minorly intensify.[9] After a few hours, the system's broad center remained the same, though by September 3, it had reached its peak intensity of 50 mph (85 km/h).[10][11] However, Javier would pass into coolers waters and the center of the storm would be devoid of organization and convection.[12][13] Overnight from September 3-4, no convection was associated with the storm and on September 4, Javier transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone while moving northwest out to sea.[14] The storm eventually dissipated a few days later, presumably on September 6.[15]

Preparations and impact

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Mexico

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As Javier was about 220 miles southwest of the Los Cabos Municipality in Baja California Sur, small vessels were banned from leaving the city until futher notice by authorities. Some schools in the area were called off for the day. These closed schools served as hurricane shelters for the families effected by the storm.[16] A few flights out of Los Cabos International Airport were cancelled.[17]

High 13-foot waves battered the coast of Los Cabos, and a gust of 43 mph was reported. Many small rural areas surrounding Los Cabos were only accessible by back roads that run along streams after some of the main roads were damaged by the storm. Authorities closed off all access points into the town of La Ribera, as the roads leading in were flooded due to rainfall from Javier.[16] One piece of road leading towards Mulegé was completely washed out due to the storm. 119 millimeters of water fell in Los Barriles, while 78 mm fell in Caduano. Other areas in the region also saw rainfall due to the system.[18] A boat, the Fortius, was threatened by high waves generated by Javier. Because of this, the crew of the ship cut ropes resulting in the ship sinking before Javier could impact it.[19] Many areas were flooded.[20] Over 207 people were effected and 50 homes were damaged. A hospital unit was also damaged by Javier's rainbands as it passed off the coast of the Baja California peninsula.[21]

United States

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High surf was expected to hit the San Diego area.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "NHC Graphical Outlook Archive". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  2. ^ "NHC Graphical Outlook Archive". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  3. ^ "NHC Graphical Outlook Archive". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  4. ^ "NHC Graphical Outlook Archive". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  5. ^ "Tropical Depression ELEVEN-E". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  6. ^ "Tropical Depression ELEVEN-E". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  7. ^ "Tropical Storm Javier forms near Baja California | Loop Cayman Islands". Loop News. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  8. ^ "Tropical Storm JAVIER". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  9. ^ "Tropical Storm JAVIER". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  10. ^ "Tropical Storm JAVIER". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  11. ^ "Tropical Storm JAVIER". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  12. ^ "Tropical Storm JAVIER". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  13. ^ "Tropical Storm JAVIER". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  14. ^ "Post-Tropical Cyclone JAVIER". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  15. ^ "Tropical Storm Javier Tracker | Weather Underground". www.wunderground.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  16. ^ a b Perez, Mario (2022-09-02). "Los Cabos Begins To shut Down In Preparation For Tropical Storm Javier". The Cabo Sun. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  17. ^ Perez, Mario (2022-09-19). "Hurricanes And Tropical Storms Continue To Threaten Los Cabos". The Cabo Sun. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  18. ^ "Long awaited rain was beneficial". www.gringogazette.com. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  19. ^ "Salvaged Yacht Sinks Again". www.gringogazette.com. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  20. ^ "It's Raining in Cabo! Batten down the Hatches!". www.grigogazette.com. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  21. ^ Estrada, Karla; Vargas, Ernesto; Mata, Jessica. "IMPACTO SOCIOECONOMICO DE LAS PRINCIPALES DESASTRES OCURRIDOS EN LA REPUBLICA MEXICANA EN 2022" (PDF). www.cenapred.unam.mx. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  22. ^ Union-Tribune, Gary Robbins | The San Diego (2022-09-03). "Tropical Storm Javier will send strong surf to San Diego County on Sunday". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
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