Hurricane Nicole initially formed as a subtropical storm in the western Atlantic on November 7 between Bermuda and the Bahamas before becoming fully tropical on November 8. Tropical Storm Nicole then moved generally westward over the next few days, with the center moving through the Bahamas on November 9 and strengthened to a hurricane that evening, before ultimately making landfall on North…
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The episode as NWS TBW wrote it up.
Hurricane Nicole initially formed as a subtropical storm in the western Atlantic on November 7 between Bermuda and the Bahamas before becoming fully tropical on November 8. Tropical Storm Nicole then moved generally westward over the next few days, with the center moving through the Bahamas on November 9 and strengthened to a hurricane that evening, before ultimately making landfall on North Hutchinson Island just south of Vero Beach, Florida at 0800 UTC (3:00 AM EST) on November 10, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph and a minimum pressure of 981 mb. Nicole quickly weakened to a tropical storm while moving west-northwest across the central Florida peninsula during the early morning into the afternoon hours, briefly partially emerged over the extreme northeast Gulf of Mexico north of Tampa during the afternoon, then straddled along the coast across Cedar Key before moving inland across the Florida Big Bend and weakening to a tropical depression during the evening the 10th.
County-by-County Impacts
Levy County - The highest wind reported in Levy County was a gust to 42 mph at Cedar Key at 9:54 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with a maximum total of 2.57 inches northwest of Chiefland. A peak reported water level of 1.93 feet above MHHW was reported at Cedar Key at 1:18 AM EST on November 11. Offshore winds preceding Nicole's passage resulted in water levels 1 to 2 feet below normal prior to the peak water level after winds shifted onshore.
Citrus County - In Citrus County, maximum winds were estimated between 40 and 50 mph in gusts. Rainfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with a maximum total of 3.61 inches north of Hernando. Peak water levels around one foot above normal were reported near Crystal River around 3 AM EST on November 11. A limited number of customers experienced power outages. Minor damage was reported to homes with a tree reported down on one home.
Sumter County - In Sumter County, maximum winds were estimated between 40 and 50 mph in gusts. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with a maximum total of 2.94 inches reported southwest of Oxford. Approximately 1,000 customers experienced power outages. Minor damage was reported to homes although significant damage was reported to one home from trees and tree limbs.
Hernando County - The highest wind reported in Hernando County was a gust to 52 mph at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport at 8:16 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with a maximum total of 3.5 inches southeast of Brooksville.
Pasco County - The highest wind reported in Pasco County was a gust to 45 mph at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport at 6:55 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches, with an event-maximum total of 6.11 inches reported near Dade City.
Pinellas County - The highest wind reported in Pinellas County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 62 mph at the Clearwater-Saint Petersburg International Airport at 7:36 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches with a maximum of 5.13 inches reported northwest of Saint Petersburg. Water levels generally peaked 1 to 2 feet above normal, and a peak water level of 1.75 feet above MHHW was reported at Old Port Tampa at 10:58 PM EST on November 10. Approximately 17,000 customers experienced power outages.
Hillsborough County - The highest wind reported in Hillsborough County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 54 mph at Tampa International Airport at 7:21 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches with a maximum of 5.12 inches reported northeast of Thonotosassa. A peak reported water level of 1.94 feet above MHHW was reported at East Bay at 1:54 AM EST on November 11.
Polk County - The highest wind reported in Polk County was a gust to 54 mph at Winter Haven Regional Airport at 5:32 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches with a maximum of 5.13 inches reported near Davenport.
Manatee County - The highest wind reported in Sarasota County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 54 mph at the Sarasota Bradenton international airport at 7:41 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches with a maximum of 4.6 inches reported northeast of Palmetto. A peak water level of 1.72 feet above MHHW was reported at Port Manatee at 1:06 AM EST on November 11.
Sarasota County - The highest wind reported in Sarasota County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 54 mph at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport at 7:41 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches with a maximum of 3.86 inches reported northeast of North Port.
DeSoto County - In DeSoto County, maximum winds were estimated between 30 and 40 mph in gusts. Rainfall generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches with a maximum of 2.18 inches reported just west of Lake Suzy.
Hardee County - In Hardee County, maximum winds were estimated between 30 and 40 mph in gusts. Rainfall estimates generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches. Approximately 100 customers experienced power outages.
Highlands County - The highest wind reported in Highlands County was a gust to 43 mph at Sebring Regional Airport at 7:55 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches with a maximum of 2.98 inches reported near Lake Wales. Approximately 500 customers experienced power outages. Minimal damage was reported.
Charlotte County - The highest wind reported in Charlotte County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 37 mph at Punta Gorda at 11:53 AM EST on November 9. Rainfall generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches with a maximum of 2.44 inches reported near Punta Gorda.
Lee County - The highest wind reported in Lee County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 37 mph at Page Field Airport at 6:02 PM EST on November 9. Rainfall generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches with a maximum of 2.98 inches reported southwest of Lehigh Acres.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Tampa Bay, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Nov 10, 12:38 AM EST, 5 hours 22 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1238 AM EST Thu Nov 10 2022
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1238 PM EST Wed Nov 9 2022
Hurricane Nicole continues to approach the east coast of Florida,
with periods of rain continuing across the area through the
overnight hours and winds continuing to gradually increase. Nicole
will move NW across the state today and then turn to the north
and NE through Friday as it weakens and conditions across the
local area improve. Some drier air moves into the area behind the
storm, with a light W/SW flow remaining into the weekend. A weak
and mostly dry cold front will then move into the area Saturday
night and stall/wash out Sunday. Weak ridging then builds into the
area behind the front and remains through the week. Another front
may approach the area late in the period but there is some
uncertainty whether this system will push this far south.
High temperatures will be suppressed again with the clouds and
rain to the upper 70s today, then with some clearing, around 80 to
the mid 80s Friday and Saturday afternoons. With the front Sunday,
highs around 70 north to around 80 south, then gradually
moderating to the mid 70s to mid 80s through next week as ridging
remains. Lows in the 60s and 70s through Saturday morning, then
dropping behind the front into the 40s across the Nature Coast,
and 50s and 60s elsewhere. Lows gradually moderate through the
rest of the week to the upper 50s north to the upper 60s south.
&&
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1224 AM EST Thu Nov 10 2022
Tropical rain bands sweeping through the area are producing gusty
winds and reduced visibilities and ceilings. Widespread MVFR
conditions are currently present with areas of IFR ceilings over
the interior, and these IFR ceilings are forecast to expand
west towards the coast through the rest of the night and morning
hours. Wind speeds and gusts will also increase through the
morning hours as Nicole moves northwest across the area. Winds
will begin to subside during the afternoon and evening, although
bands of showers and MVFR ceilings are expected to linger through
the period.
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 1238 PM EST Wed Nov 9 2022
Tropical Storm conditions will be possible across much of the
coastal waters through Thursday evening, then gradually improve
through Friday as the storm lifts off to the N/NE. Generally W/NW
flow will then be in place through the weekend, then quickly
shift to the NE behind the front for Sunday and remain E/NE under
high pressure for early next week. Mariners should remain in port
until conditions improve.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 1238 PM EST Wed Nov 9 2022
No fire weather concerns with the tropical storm impacts for the
next couple of days.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TPA 76 69 78 74 / 50 90 100 60
FMY 79 70 80 74 / 70 90 80 50
GIF 76 70 77 71 / 70 100 90 50
SRQ 80 70 78 73 / 60 90 90 60
BKV 76 67 78 71 / 50 90 100 70
SPG 76 70 77 74 / 50 90 100 60
&&
.TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Flood Watch through late Thursday night for DeSoto-Hardee-
Highlands-Polk-Sumter.
Tropical Storm Warning for Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Citrus-
Coastal Hernando-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Lee-Coastal
Levy-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Pasco-Coastal Sarasota-DeSoto-
Hardee-Highlands-Inland Charlotte-Inland Citrus-Inland
Hernando-Inland Hillsborough-Inland Lee-Inland Levy-Inland
Manatee-Inland Pasco-Inland Sarasota-Pinellas-Polk-Sumter.
Storm Surge Warning for Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal
Levy-Coastal Pasco.
Gulf waters...Tropical Storm Warning for Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island
Sound-Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out
20 NM-Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL
out 20 NM-Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee
River FL out 20 NM-Tampa Bay waters-Waters from Englewood
to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-Waters from Tarpon
Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM.
Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM EST Friday for Waters from
Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM.
&&
DISCUSSION/MARINE/FIRE WEATHER...Hubbard
DECISION SUPPORT/AVIATION...Hurt/Fleming
UPPER AIR/CLIMATE...OglesbyPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAMPA BAY RUSKIN FL
503 AM EST THU NOV 10 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0440 AM TROPICAL STORM 1 ESE TAMPA INTERNATION 27.98N 82.50W
11/10/2022 HILLSBOROUGH FL MESONET
MESONET STATION 1754W FSWN RAYMOND JAMES
STADIUM MEASURED 41 MPH GUST.
&&
ARFPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAMPA BAY RUSKIN FL
504 AM EST THU NOV 10 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0440 AM TROPICAL STORM 1 W TAMPA INTERNATIONAL 27.98N 82.53W
11/10/2022 HILLSBOROUGH FL MESONET
MESONET STATION 1829W FSWN TAMPA
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 40 MPH WIND GUST.
&&
ARFPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAMPA BAY RUSKIN FL
505 AM EST THU NOV 10 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0436 AM TROPICAL STORM 3 NNW BELLEAIR 27.98N 82.83W
11/10/2022 GMZ853 FL BUOY
BUOY STATION CWBF1 CLEARWATER BEACH PIER 60
RECORDED 50 MPH GUST.
&&
ARFPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAMPA BAY RUSKIN FL
514 AM EST THU NOV 10 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0500 AM TROPICAL STORM 2 SSW HILLCREST HEIGHTS 27.80N 81.55W
11/10/2022 POLK FL PUBLIC
FAWN MESONET SITE REPORTED 50 MPH GUST.
&&
ARFPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAMPA BAY RUSKIN FL
516 AM EST THU NOV 10 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0505 AM TROPICAL STORM 4 NNW BELLEAIR 27.99N 82.83W
11/10/2022 PINELLAS FL MESONET
MESONET STATION FW1789 CLEARWATER BEACH
REPORTS 51 MPH WIND GUST.
&&
ARFPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAMPA BAY RUSKIN FL
522 AM EST THU NOV 10 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0515 AM TROPICAL STORM 2 W LAKE WALES 27.90N 81.62W
11/10/2022 POLK FL AWOS
AWOS STATION KX07 LAKE WALES REPORTS 44 MPH
WIND GUST.
&&
ARFThe national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
20 tropical storm, 4 tropical depression. Local standard time, as filed.
The highest wind reported in Polk County was a gust to 54 mph at Winter Haven Regional Airport at 5:32 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches with a maximum of 5.13 inches reported near Davenport.
The highest wind reported in Highlands County was a gust to 43 mph at Sebring Regional Airport at 7:55 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches with a maximum of 2.98 inches reported near Lake Wales. Approximately 500 customers experienced power outages. Minimal damage was reported.
In Hardee County, maximum winds were estimated between 30 and 40 mph in gusts. Rainfall estimates generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches. Approximately 100 customers experienced power outages.
In DeSoto County, maximum winds were estimated between 30 and 40 mph in gusts. Rainfall generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches with a maximum of 2.18 inches reported just west of Lake Suzy.
The highest wind reported in Pinellas County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 62 mph at the Clearwater-Saint Petersburg International Airport at 7:36 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches with a maximum of 5.13 inches reported northwest of Saint Petersburg. Water levels generally peaked 1 to 2 feet above normal, and a peak water level of 1.75 feet above MHHW was reported at Old Port Tampa at 10:58 PM EST on November 10. Approximately 17,000 customers experienced power outages.
The highest wind reported in Hillsborough County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 54 mph at Tampa International Airport at 7:21 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches with a maximum of 5.12 inches reported northeast of Thonotosassa. A peak reported water level of 1.94 feet above MHHW was reported at East Bay at 1:54 AM EST on November 11.
The highest wind reported in Hillsborough County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 54 mph at Tampa International Airport at 7:21 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches with a maximum of 5.12 inches reported northeast of Thonotosassa. A peak reported water level of 1.94 feet above MHHW was reported at East Bay at 1:54 AM EST on November 11.
The highest wind reported in Sarasota County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 54 mph at the Sarasota Bradenton international airport at 7:41 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches with a maximum of 4.6 inches reported northeast of Palmetto. A peak water level of 1.72 feet above MHHW was reported at Port Manatee at 1:06 AM EST on November 11.
The highest wind reported in Sarasota County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 54 mph at the Sarasota Bradenton international airport at 7:41 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches with a maximum of 4.6 inches reported northeast of Palmetto. A peak water level of 1.72 feet above MHHW was reported at Port Manatee at 1:06 AM EST on November 11.
The highest wind reported in Sarasota County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 54 mph at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport at 7:41 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches with a maximum of 3.86 inches reported northeast of North Port.
The highest wind reported in Sarasota County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 54 mph at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport at 7:41 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches with a maximum of 3.86 inches reported northeast of North Port.
The highest wind reported in Charlotte County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 37 mph at Punta Gorda at 11:53 AM EST on November 9. Rainfall generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches with a maximum of 2.44 inches reported near Punta Gorda.
The highest wind reported in Charlotte County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 37 mph at Punta Gorda at 11:53 AM EST on November 9. Rainfall generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches with a maximum of 2.44 inches reported near Punta Gorda.
The highest wind reported in Lee County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 37 mph at Page Field Airport at 6:02 PM EST on November 9. Rainfall generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches with a maximum of 2.98 inches reported southwest of Lehigh Acres.
The highest wind reported in Lee County from Hurricane Nicole was a gust to 37 mph at Page Field Airport at 6:02 PM EST on November 9. Rainfall generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches with a maximum of 2.98 inches reported southwest of Lehigh Acres.
The highest wind reported in Levy County was a gust to 42 mph at Cedar Key at 9:54 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with a maximum total of 2.57 inches northwest of Chiefland. A peak reported water level of 1.93 feet above MHHW was reported at Cedar Key at 1:18 AM EST on November 11. Offshore winds preceding Nicole's passage resulted in water levels 1 to 2 feet below normal prior to the peak water level after winds shifted onshore.
The highest wind reported in Levy County was a gust to 42 mph at Cedar Key at 9:54 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with a maximum total of 2.57 inches northwest of Chiefland. A peak reported water level of 1.93 feet above MHHW was reported at Cedar Key at 1:18 AM EST on November 11. Offshore winds preceding Nicole's passage resulted in water levels 1 to 2 feet below normal prior to the peak water level after winds shifted onshore.
In Citrus County, maximum winds were estimated between 40 and 50 mph in gusts. Rainfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with a maximum total of 3.61 inches north of Hernando. Peak water levels around one foot above normal were reported near Crystal River around 3 AM EST on November 11. A limited number of customers experienced power outages. Minor damage was reported to homes with a tree reported down on one home.
In Citrus County, maximum winds were estimated between 40 and 50 mph in gusts. Rainfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with a maximum total of 3.61 inches north of Hernando. Peak water levels around one foot above normal were reported near Crystal River around 3 AM EST on November 11. A limited number of customers experienced power outages. Minor damage was reported to homes with a tree reported down on one home.
The highest wind reported in Pasco County was a gust to 45 mph at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport at 6:55 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches, with an event-maximum total of 6.11 inches reported near Dade City.
The highest wind reported in Pasco County was a gust to 45 mph at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport at 6:55 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches, with an event-maximum total of 6.11 inches reported near Dade City.
In Sumter County, maximum winds were estimated between 40 and 50 mph in gusts. Rainfall generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with a maximum total of 2.94 inches reported southwest of Oxford. Approximately 1,000 customers experienced power outages. Minor damage was reported to homes although significant damage was reported to one home from trees and tree limbs.
The highest wind reported in Hernando County was a gust to 52 mph at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport at 8:16 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with a maximum total of 3.5 inches southeast of Brooksville.
The highest wind reported in Hernando County was a gust to 52 mph at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport at 8:16 AM EST on November 10. Rainfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with a maximum total of 3.5 inches southeast of Brooksville.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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