Tropical Storm Ana (2009)

{{storm path|Ana 2009 track.png|alt=The track of a tropical storm over the eastern and central Atlantic. The path is nearly a straight line from east to west, starting near the Cape Verde Islands and ending near the Lesser Antilles.}}

On August 9, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) began monitoring a tropical wave associated with a small area of convective activity between the Cape Verde Islands and the western coast of Africa.{{Cite FTP |author=Jack Beven|date=August 9, 2009|access-date=August 16, 2009|server=National Hurricane Center|url-status=dead|title=Tropical Weather Outlook|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Outlook-A/2009080905.ABNT20}} The system eventually spawned an area of low pressure as it tracked towards the west.{{Cite FTP |author=Robbie Berg and Richard Pasch|date=August 9, 2009|access-date=August 17, 2009|server=National Hurricane Center|url-status=dead|title=Tropical Weather Outlook|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Outlook-A/2009080917.ABNT20}} After slowly organising for a few days, the NHC reported early on August 11, that the system had developed into a tropical depression. The system at this time was located about {{convert|280|mi|km|abbr=on}}, west of the Cape Verde Islands.{{cite web|author=Richard Pasch|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 11, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Special Advisory One|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.public.001.shtml?}} The depression developed deep convection around the center of circulation and continued to track generally towards the west in response to a mid-level subtropical ridge to the north.{{cite web|author=Richard Pasch|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 11, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Special Discussion One|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.001.shtml?}} The depression was expected to gradually intensify as it moved over marginally warm sea surface temperatures and into an area of low wind shear; however it was anticipated that dry air would hamper the depressions chances of intensifying further.{{cite web|author=Robbie Berg|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 11, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Discussion Two|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.002.shtml?}}

By August 12, the NHC reported that Tropical Depression Two was near tropical storm intensity after a burst of deep convection over the center. At this point, the system was not upgraded to a tropical storm;{{cite web|author=Todd Kimberlain, Eric Brown and Ariel Cohen|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 12, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Discussion Four|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.004.shtml?}} however, in a post-storm analysis, it was determined that the system had attained tropical storm-force winds, peaking at {{convert|40|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} for 12 hours on August 12. Several hours later, the system became disorganized due to increased wind shear.{{cite web|author=Jack Beven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 12, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Discussion Six|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.006.shtml?}} By the afternoon of August 13, the system had weakened to a tropical depression and shortly thereafter, degenerated into a non-convective remnant low-pressure area as it failed to maintain convection around the center for 24 hours. At this time, the NHC issued their final advisory on the system but noted that there was the possibility of regeneration.{{cite web|author=Jack Beven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 13, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Advisory Eleven|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.011.shtml?}}

File:TD Ana 2009 near Puerto Rico.jpg on August 17|alt=A disorganized mass of thunderstorms over Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The image depicts most of the eastern Caribbean and the surrounding landmasses.]]

On August 14, roughly 24 hours after degenerating into a remnant low, convection began to redevelop over the system.{{Cite FTP |author=Jack Beven|date=August 14, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|server=National Hurricane Center|url-status=dead|title=Tropical Weather Outlook|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Outlook-A/2009081417.ABNT20}} Later that day, a Hurricane Hunter reconnaissance plane deployed dropsondes into the system. They found that the system was regenerating{{Cite FTP |author=Lixion A. Avila|date=August 14, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|server=National Hurricane Center|url-status=dead|title=Tropical Weather Outlook|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Outlook-A/2009081423.ABNT20}} and shortly after, the NHC began re-issuing advisories on the depression when it was located roughly {{convert|1,075|mi|km|abbr=on}} east of the Leeward Islands.{{cite web|author=Eric S. Blake and Michael Brennan|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 14, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Special Advisory Twelve|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.public.012.shtml?}} The depression continued to track westward in response to an upper-level high over the north Atlantic.{{cite web|author=Eric Blake and Michael Brennan|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 14, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Special Discussion Twelve|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.012.shtml?}} Early on August 15, the NHC upgraded the depression to a tropical storm, giving it the name Ana as deep convection developed around the center of circulation.{{cite web|author=Eric S. Blake|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 15, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Storm Ana Discussion Thirteen|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.013.shtml?}} Later that day, wind shear caused convection to become displaced from the circulation, exposing the center of Ana again.{{cite web|author=Lixion A. Avila|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 15, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Storm Ana Discussion Sixteen|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.016.shtml?}}

By August 16, the forward motion of Ana began to increase, and the storm quickly entered a region of dry, stable air.{{cite web|author=Michael Brennan and David Roberts|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 16, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Storm Ana Discussion Eighteen|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.018.shtml?}} By the afternoon, a Hurricane Hunter reconnaissance mission did not find any evidence of tropical storm-force winds, resulting in Ana being downgraded to a tropical depression.{{cite web|author=Michael Brennan and David Roberts|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 16, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Ana Discussion Nineteen|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.019.shtml?}} It was determined in post-storm analysis, that Ana had degenerated into a tropical wave shortly afterwards, and was no longer a tropical cyclone.{{cite web|author=Eric S. Blake|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=September 26, 2009|access-date=November 2, 2009|title=Tropical Storm Ana Tropical Cyclone Report|url={{NHC TCR url|id=AL022009_Ana}}|format=PDF}} Several hours later, the system redeveloped convection as it raced towards the west-northwest at {{convert|26|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|author=Robbie Berg|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 16, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Ana Discussion Twenty|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.020.shtml?}} Early on August 17, radar imagery from Guadeloupe and San Juan, Puerto Rico depicted a system without a closed, low-level circulation. Despite this, the NHC continued operational advisories until confirmation could be made with visible satellite imagery.{{cite web|author=Robbie Berg|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 17, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Ana Discussion Twenty-One|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.021.shtml?}} Later that day, a final reconnaissance plane flew into the storm and did not find a low-level circulation. Following this, the NHC stated that Ana had dissipated off the coast of Puerto Rico, despite having already degenerated into a tropical wave the previous day. The remnants of Ana were once more monitored for signs of regeneration, but land interaction with Hispaniola and Cuba destroyed any chance of redevelopment.{{cite web|author=John Cangialosi and James Franklin|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 17, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Ana Discussion Twenty-Three (Final)|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.023.shtml?}}

File:TD Ana 2009 5day forecast adv 23.GIF

On August 15, a tropical storm watch was issued for much of the Leeward Islands. Two days later, the watch was expanded to include Puerto Rico and areas in the eastern Dominican Republic between Cabo Engaño and Cabo Beata. As Ana weakened and dissipated, the watches were discontinued.

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In Saint Maarten, cruise agencies redirected ships to avoid the storm and secured vessels docked at port. Several ships were moved to Simpson Bay Lagoon where waves are generally small.{{cite news|author=Staff Writer |newspaper=The Daily Herald |date=August 17, 2009 |access-date=August 17, 2009 |title=Port prepared for bad weather |url=http://www.thedailyherald.com/news/daily/m078/portm078.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828064357/http://www.thedailyherald.com/news/daily/m078/portm078.html |archive-date=August 28, 2016 }} In St. Kitts, officials evacuated 40 families in flood-prone areas to shelters ahead of the storm.{{cite web|author=Staff Writer|publisher=Cope|date=August 18, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=República Dominicana respira ante degradación de "Ana" en onda tropical|url=http://www.cope.es/mundo/18-08-09--republica-dominicana-respira-degradacion-ana-onda-tropical-76908-2|language=es|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224070812/http://www.cope.es/mundo/18-08-09--republica-dominicana-respira-degradacion-ana-onda-tropical-76908-2|archive-date=February 24, 2012}} On August 17, the National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico issued an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for all of the eastern municipalities on the island.{{cite web|author=National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico |publisher=Weather Underground |date=August 17, 2009 |access-date=August 17, 2009 |title=Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory |url=http://www.wunderground.com/US/PR/002.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090221085003/http://www.wunderground.com/US/PR/002.html |archive-date=February 21, 2009 }} Flights in the area were delayed by several hours to avoid the depression.{{cite news |author=Sara K. Clarke and WIlloughby Mariano |newspaper=Orlando Sentinel |date=August 16, 2009 |access-date=August 16, 2009 |title=AirTran changes flight schedules ahead of T. D. Ana. other delays possible |url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-airtran-ana-cancellations-081609,0,10421.story |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090819153617/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-airtran-ana-cancellations-081609,0,10421.story |archive-date=August 19, 2009 }} In the Dominican Republic, officials posted flood alerts for 12 provinces as the remnants of Ana were forecast to produce up to {{convert|6|in|mm|abbr=on}} of rain in the country.{{cite web|agency=Associated Press |publisher=KXMC |date=August 18, 2009 |access-date=August 18, 2009 |title=Depression Ana causes concern; Hurricane Bill gains strength... |url=http://www.kxmc.com/News/422432.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20090819030147/http://www.kxmc.com/News/422432.asp |archive-date=August 19, 2009 }} General Luna Paulino of the civil army activated relief agencies ahead of the storm and notified residents of possible mandatory evacuations. Officials inspected the dams threatened by the storm to protect several towns and villages.{{cite web|author=Staff Writer|publisher=Dominicanos Hoy|date=August 17, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Activan organismos por depresión tropical Ana|url=http://dominicanoshoy.com/articulos/archivos/2009/agosto/articulo/activan-organismos-de-socorro-por-depresion-tropical-ana/|language=es|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129003409/http://dominicanoshoy.com/articulos/archivos/2009/agosto/articulo/activan-organismos-de-socorro-por-depresion-tropical-ana/|archive-date=January 29, 2016}} Emergency officials stated that roughly 35,000 personnel were on standby in case of a disaster. Shelters were also prepped throughout the country; however, these were not opened and the residents who had voluntarily evacuated had returned home by the afternoon of August 17.{{cite web|author=Noticas |publisher=Yahoo! |date=August 17, 2009 |access-date=August 19, 2009 |title=República Dominicana prepara los albergues ante el paso de la depresión tropical "Ana" |url=http://es.noticias.yahoo.com/9/20090817/tsc-republica-dominicana-prepara-los-alb-292128b.html |language=es |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090819010501/http://es.noticias.yahoo.com/9/20090817/tsc-republica-dominicana-prepara-los-alb-292128b.html |archive-date=August 19, 2009 }} In nearby Haiti, officials placed the country under yellow alert as the remnants of Ana could produce heavy rainfall over mountainous areas.{{cite web|author=United Press International|publisher=Tiempos Del Mundo|date=August 18, 2009|access-date=August 18, 2009|title=Onda tropical Ana se encuentra ahora sobre Haití|url=http://www.tdm.com/Noticias-destacadas/2009/08/18/Onda-tropical-Ana-se-encuentra-ahora-sobre-Hait/UPI-53051250616780/|language=es}}

In St. Thomas, sustained winds reached {{convert|28|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} and gusts peaked at {{convert|40|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}. In Puerto Rico, rainfall was limited due to the storms' fast motion, triggering minor flooding but little damage.{{cite web |agency=Associated Press |work=Taiwan News |date=August 17, 2009 |access-date=August 17, 2009 |title=Tropical Depression Ana soaks Puerto Rico |url=http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=1033968 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090820213038/http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=1033968&lang=eng_news |archive-date=August 20, 2009 }} A maximum of {{convert|2.76|in|mm|abbr=on}} of rain fell in Río Grande.{{cite web|author=David M. Roth|publisher=Hydrometeorological Prediction Center|year=2009|access-date=August 24, 2009|title=Tropical Storm Ana - August 17–18, 2009|url=http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/ana2009.html}} The rains caused the Río Fajardo to rise, resulting in the issuance of an alert as officials warned it could overflow its banks. Several streets were temporarily shut down due to flooding, including one tunnel, and three schools had to be evacuated. Throughout the island, roughly 6,000 people were left without power as numerous branches were snapped off trees and knocked down power lines.{{cite web|author=Gerardo E.|date=August 18, 2009|title=Ana se deja sentir en la Isla|url=http://www.elnuevodia.com/anasedejasentirenlaisla-604564.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141203214207/http://www.elnuevodia.com/anasedejasentirenlaisla-604564.html|archive-date=December 3, 2014|access-date=August 18, 2009|work=El Nuevo Dia|language=es}} There were also reports of waterspouts and tornadoes associated with Ana in Puerto Rico.{{cite web|publisher=Notiuno|date=August 17, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Depresión tropical Ana se deja sentir en la Isla|url=http://www.notiuno.com/2009/08/depresion-tropical-ana-se-deja-sentir-en-la-isla/comment-page-1/|language=es|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222004307/http://www.notiuno.com/2009/08/depresion-tropical-ana-se-deja-sentir-en-la-isla/comment-page-1/|archive-date=February 22, 2012}} Winds on the island gusted up to {{convert|42|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|publisher=National Climatic Data Center|year=2010|access-date=February 28, 2010|title=Puerto Rico Event Report: Tropical Depression|url=http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~783157}} The remnants of Ana produced widespread rainfall across Hispaniola; however, there were no reports of damage from the system.{{cite web|agency=Associated Press|work=El Universal|date=August 18, 2009|access-date=August 18, 2009|title=Huracán Bill alcanza categoría 3; Ana se disipa|url=http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/620364.html|language=es|archive-date=June 6, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606043631/http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/620364.html|url-status=dead}}

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