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{{Short description|Atlantic tropical storm}}
{{dablink|This article is about the Atlantic tropical storm of 2009; for other storms with this name, see ]}}
{{Infobox Hurricane {{Infobox weather event
| Name=Tropical Storm Ana | name = Tropical Storm Ana
| image = Ana aug 12 2009 1540Z.jpg
| Type=Tropical storm
⚫ | caption = Ana shortly after being upgraded to a tropical storm on August 12
⚫ | Year=2009
⚫ | formed = August 11, 2009
| Basin=Atl
| Image location=TD2 aug 12 2009 1335Z.jpg | dissipated = August 16, 2009
}}{{Infobox weather event/NWS
⚫ | Image name=Ana as a tropical storm on August 12
⚫ | winds = 35
⚫ | Formed=August 11, 2009
| pressure = 1003
| Dissipated=August 17, 2009
}}{{Infobox weather event/Effects
⚫ | 1-min winds=35
⚫ | year = 2009
| Pressure=1004
⚫ | fatalities = None reported
| Damages=Minimal
| damage-suffix = Minimal
⚫ | Fatalities=None reported
| Areas=], ], ], ], ] and ] | areas = ], ], ], ] and ]
| refs =
⚫ | Hurricane season=]
}}{{Infobox weather event/Footer
⚫ | season = ]
}} }}
'''Tropical Storm Ana''' was the first ] of the ] and the first ] to impact the ] during 2009. Forming out of an ] associated with a ] on August&nbsp;11, Ana briefly attained tropical storm intensity on August&nbsp;12 before weakening back to a depression. The following day, the system degenerated into a non-convective remnant low as it tracked westward. On August&nbsp;14, the depression regenerated roughly 1,075&nbsp;mi (1,735&nbsp;km) east of the ]. Early on August&nbsp;15, the storm re-attained tropical storm status, at which time it was named Ana. After reaching a peak intensity with winds of 40&nbsp;mph (65&nbsp;km/h) and a ] of 1004&nbsp;mbar (hPa; 29.65&nbsp;inHg), the storm began to weaken again due to increasing wind shear and the unusually fast movement of Ana. On August&nbsp;16, the storm once more weakened to a tropical depression before dissipating near ] on August&nbsp;17. '''Tropical Storm Ana''' was the first ] of the ]. Forming out of an ] associated with a ] on August&nbsp;11, Ana briefly attained tropical storm intensity on August&nbsp;12 before weakening back to a depression. The following day, the system degenerated into a non-convective remnant low as it tracked westward. On August&nbsp;14, the depression regenerated roughly {{convert|1,075|mi|km|abbr=on}} east of the ]. Early on August&nbsp;15, the storm re-attained tropical storm status, at which time it was named Ana. After reaching a peak intensity with winds of {{convert|40|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} and a ] of {{convert|1003|mbar|hPa inHg|abbr=on}}, the storm began to weaken again due to increasing levels of ] and the unusually fast movement of Ana. In post-storm analysis, it was discovered that Ana had degenerated into a tropical wave once more on August&nbsp;16, before reaching any landmasses.<ref name="TCR"/>


Numerous ] were issued for the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico and the ] between August&nbsp;15 and 17. Several islands took minor precautions for the storm, including ] which evacuated 40 residents from flood-prone areas ahead of the storm. In the Dominican Republic, officials took preparations by setting up relief agencies and setting up shelters. Impact from Ana was minimal, mainly consisting of light to moderate rainfall. In Puerto Rico, up to {{convert|4|in|mm|abbr=on}}, causing street flooding and forcing the evacuation of three schools. Numerous ] were issued for the ], ], ] between August&nbsp;15 and 17. Several islands took minor precautions for the storm, including ] which evacuated 40 residents from flood-prone areas ahead of the storm. In the Dominican Republic, officials took preparations by setting up relief agencies and setting up shelters. Impact from Ana was minimal, mainly consisting of light to moderate rainfall. In Puerto Rico, up to {{convert|2.76|in|mm|abbr=on}} of rain was reported, causing street flooding and forcing the evacuation of three schools.


==Meteorological history== ==Meteorological history==
{{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.}}
{{storm path|Ana 2009 track.png}}
On August&nbsp;9, the ] (NHC) began monitoring a ] associated with a small area of ] between the ] and the western coast of ].<ref>{{cite web|author=Jack Beven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 9, 2009|accessdate=August 16, 2009|title=Tropical Weather Outlook|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Outlook-A/2009080905.ABNT20}}</ref> The system eventually spawned an ] as it tracked towards the west.<ref>{{cite web|author=Robbie Berg and Richard Pasch|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 9, 2009|accessdate=August 17, 2009|title=Tropical Weather Outlook|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Outlook-A/2009080917.ABNT20}}</ref> After slowly organizing for a few days, the NHC declared that the system had developed into a tropical depression, the second of the season, early on August&nbsp;11 while located roughly 280&nbsp;mi (455&nbsp;km) west of the ].<ref>{{cite web|author=Richard Pasch|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 11, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Special Advisory One|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.public.001.shtml?}}</ref> The depression developed deep convection around the ] and continued to track generally toward the west in response to a mid-level ] ] to the north.<ref>{{cite web|author=Richard Pasch|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 11, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Special Discussion One|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.001.shtml?}}</ref> Gradual intensification of the depression was anticipated as it tracked over marginally warm ]s and into an area of low ]; however, dry air would limit the strengthening.<ref>{{cite web|author=Robbie Berg|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 11, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Discussion Two|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.002.shtml?}}</ref> On August&nbsp;9, the ] (NHC) began monitoring a ] associated with a small area of ] between the ] and the western coast of Africa.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jack Beven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 9, 2009|access-date=August 16, 2009|title=Tropical Weather Outlook|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Outlook-A/2009080905.ABNT20}}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}</ref> The system eventually spawned an ] as it tracked towards the west.<ref>{{cite web|author=Robbie Berg and Richard Pasch|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 9, 2009|access-date=August 17, 2009|title=Tropical Weather Outlook|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Outlook-A/2009080917.ABNT20}}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}</ref> 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 ].<ref>{{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?}}</ref> The depression developed deep convection around the ] and continued to track generally towards the west in response to a mid-level ] to the north.<ref>{{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?}}</ref> The depression was expected to gradually intensify as it moved over marginally warm ]s and into an area of low ]; however it was anticipated that dry air would hamper the depressions chances of intensifying further.<ref>{{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?}}</ref>


By August&nbsp;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;<ref>{{cite web|author=Todd Kimberlain, Eric Brown and Ariel Cohen|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 12, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Discussion Four|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.004.shtml?}}</ref> however, in a post-storm analysis, it was determined that the system had attained tropical storm-force winds, peaking at 40&nbsp;mph (65&nbsp;km/h) for 12&nbsp;hours on August&nbsp;12.<ref name="BT">{{cite web|author=National Hurricane Center|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|date=August 17, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Best Track for Tropical Storm 02L (Ana)|url=ftp://ftp.nhc.noaa.gov/atcf/btk/bal022009.dat}}</ref> Several hours later, the system became disorganized due to increased wind shear.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jack Beven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 12, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Discussion Six|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.006.shtml?}}</ref> During the afternoon, the storm neared tropical storm status again; however, convection quickly diminished and the system became devoid of shower and thunderstorm activity.<ref>{{cite web|author=Robbie Berg|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 12, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Discussion Eight|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.008.shtml?}}</ref> By the afternoon of August&nbsp;13, the depression degenerated into a non-convective remnant low pressure area as it failed to maintain convection around the center for 24&nbsp;hours. At this time, the NHC issued their final advisory on the system but noted that there was the possibility of regeneration.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jack Beven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 13, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Advisory Eleven|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.011.shtml?}}</ref> By August&nbsp;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;<ref>{{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?}}</ref> 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&nbsp;hours on August&nbsp;12.<ref name="TCR"/> Several hours later, the system became disorganized due to increased wind shear.<ref>{{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?}}</ref> By the afternoon of August&nbsp;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&nbsp;hours. At this time, the NHC issued their final advisory on the system but noted that there was the possibility of regeneration.<ref>{{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?}}</ref>


] on August&nbsp;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&nbsp;14, roughly 24&nbsp;hours after degenerating into a remnant low, convection began to redevelop over the system.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jack Beven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 14, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Weather Outlook|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Outlook-A/2009081417.ABNT20}}</ref> Later that day, a ] reconnaissance plane deployed ]s into the system. They found that the system was regenerating<ref>{{cite web|author=Lixion A. Avila|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 14, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Weather Outlook|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Outlook-A/2009081423.ABNT20}}</ref> and shortly after, the NHC began re-issuing advisories on the depression when it was located roughly 1,075&nbsp;mi (1,735&nbsp;km) east of the ].<ref>{{cite web|author=Eric Blake and Michael Brennan|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 14, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Special Advisory Twelve|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.public.012.shtml?}}</ref> The depression continued to track westward in response to an upper-level high over the north Atlantic.<ref>{{cite web|author=Eric Blake and Michael Brennan|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 14, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Two Special Discussion Twelve|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.012.shtml?}}</ref> Early on August&nbsp;15, the NHC upgraded the depression to a tropical storm, giving it the name ''Ana'' as deep convection developed around the center of circulation.<ref>{{cite web|author=Eric Blake|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 15, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Storm Ana Discussion Thirteen|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.013.shtml?}}</ref> Later that day, wind shear caused convection to become displaced from the circulation, exposing the center of Ana again.<ref>{{cite web|author=Lixion A. Avila|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 15, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Storm Ana Discussion Sixteen|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.016.shtml?}}</ref> On August&nbsp;14, roughly 24&nbsp;hours after degenerating into a remnant low, convection began to redevelop over the system.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jack Beven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 14, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Weather Outlook|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Outlook-A/2009081417.ABNT20}}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}</ref> Later that day, a ] reconnaissance plane deployed ]s into the system. They found that the system was regenerating<ref>{{cite web|author=Lixion A. Avila|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 14, 2009|access-date=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Weather Outlook|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Outlook-A/2009081423.ABNT20}}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}</ref> 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 ].<ref>{{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?}}</ref> The depression continued to track westward in response to an upper-level high over the north Atlantic.<ref>{{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?}}</ref> Early on August&nbsp;15, the NHC upgraded the depression to a tropical storm, giving it the name ''Ana'' as deep ] developed around the center of circulation.<ref>{{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?}}</ref> Later that day, wind shear caused convection to become displaced from the circulation, exposing the center of Ana again.<ref>{{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?}}</ref>


By August&nbsp;16, the forward motion of Ana began to increase, and the storm quickly entered a region of dry, stable air.<ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Brennan and David Roberts|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 16, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Storm Ana Discussion Eighteen|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.018.shtml?}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Brennan and David Roberts|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 16, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Ana Discussion Nineteen|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.019.shtml?}}</ref> Several hours later, the system redeveloped convection as it raced towards the west-northwest at 26&nbsp;mph (42&nbsp;km/h); however, the structure of the storm was more representative of a tropical wave.<ref>{{cite web|author=Robbie Berg|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 16, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Ana Discussion Twenty|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.020.shtml?}}</ref> Early on August&nbsp;17, ] imagery from ] and ] depicted a system without a closed, low-level circulation. Despite this, the NHC continued to issue advisories until confirmation could be made with visible satellite imagery.<ref>{{cite web|author=Robbie Berg|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 17, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Ana Discussion Twenty-One|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.021.shtml?}}</ref> 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. The remnants of Ana were once more monitored for signs of regeneration but interaction with Hispanola and Cuba would limit the system's chances.<ref>{{cite web|author=John Cangialosi and James Franklin|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 17, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Ana Discussion Twenty-Three (Final)|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.023.shtml?}}</ref> By August&nbsp;16, the forward motion of Ana began to increase, and the storm quickly entered a region of dry, stable air.<ref>{{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?}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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?}}</ref> It was determined in post-storm analysis, that Ana had degenerated into a tropical wave shortly afterwards, and was no longer a tropical cyclone.<ref name="TCR">{{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=]}}</ref> Several hours later, the system redeveloped convection as it raced towards the west-northwest at {{convert|26|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{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?}}</ref> Early on August&nbsp;17, ] imagery from ] and ] 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.<ref>{{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?}}</ref> 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.<ref name="TCR"/> The remnants of Ana were once more monitored for signs of regeneration, but land interaction with Hispaniola and Cuba destroyed any chance of redevelopment.<ref>{{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?}}</ref>


==Preparations and impact== ==Preparations and impact==
] ]
On August&nbsp;15, a ] was issued for much of the ]. Two days later, the watch was expanded to include Puerto Rico and areas in the eastern ] between ] and ]. As Ana weakened and dissipated, the watches were discontinued.<ref name="TCR"/>
On the afternoon of August&nbsp;15, the Government of the Netherland Antilles issued a ] for ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|author=Jack Beven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 15, 2009|accessdate=August 17, 2009|title=Tropical Storm Ana Public Advisory Fifteen|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.public.015.shtml?}}</ref> Later that day, the watch area was expanded to include the islands of ], ], the ], ], ], ]<ref>{{cite web|author=Lixion Avila|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 15, 2009|accessdate=August 17, 2009|title=Tropical Storm Ana Public Advisory Sixteen|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.public.016.shtml?}}</ref> and the ]. Early on August&nbsp;17, the watch was further extended to include ].<ref>{{cite web|author=James Franklin|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 16, 2009|accessdate=August 17, 2009|title=Tropical Storm Ana Public Advisory Seventeen|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.public.017.shtml?}}</ref> Later that day, ] was also placed under the tropical storm watch.<ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Brennan and David Roberts|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 16, 2009|accessdate=August 17, 2009|title=Tropical Storm Ana Public Advisory Eighteen|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.public.018.shtml?}}</ref> Shortly after, the islands of ], ] and ] were placed under the watch.<ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Brennan|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 16, 2009|accessdate=August 17, 2009|title=Tropical Storm Ana Tropical Cyclone Update|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.update.08161455.shtml?}}</ref> By the afternoon, areas in the eastern ] between ] and ] were placed under the watch.<ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Brennan and David Roberts|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 16, 2009|accessdate=August 17, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Ana Public Advisory Nineteen|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.public.019.shtml?}}</ref> Shortly after Ana weakened to a depression, the tropical storm watch for Dominica was discontinued.<ref>{{cite web|author=Eric Blake and Richard Pasch|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 16, 2009|accessdate=August 17, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Ana Public Advisory Nineteen-A|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.public_a.019.shtml?}}</ref> Early on August&nbsp;17, the watch was also discontinued for Antigua and Barbuda.<ref>{{cite web|author=Robbie Berg|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 17, 2009|accessdate=August 17, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Ana Public Advisory Twenty-One|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.public.021.shtml?}}</ref> By the late morning hours, only Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and the U.S. Virgin Islands remained under tropical storm watches as Ana entered the eastern Caribbean Sea.<ref>{{cite web|author=James Franklin and John Cangialosi|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 17, 2009|accessdate=August 17, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Ana Public Advisory Twenty-Two|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.public.022.shtml?}}</ref> During the early afternoon, the watch for the Dominican Republic was extended for the northern portion of the country to the ]an border.<ref>{{cite web|author=James Franklin and John Cangialosi|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 17, 2009|accessdate=August 18, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Ana Public Advisory Twenty-Two-A|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.public_a.022.shtml?}}</ref> Several hours later, all of the watches were discontinued as the circulation of Ana dissipated.<ref name="ADV23">{{cite web|author=James Franklin and John Cangialosi|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=August 17, 2009|accessdate=August 18, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Ana Public Advisory Twenty-Three (Final)|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.public.023.shtml?}}</ref>


] ]
In San Maarten, Cruise agencies redirected ships to avoid the storm and vessels docked at port were secured. Several ships were moved to Simpson Bay Lagoon where waves are generally small.<ref>{{cite web|author=Staff Writer|publisher=''The Daily Herald''|date=August 17, 2009|accessdate=August 17, 2009|title=Port prepared for bad weather|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5j6FK4RfM}}</ref> In ], officials evacuated 40 families in flood-prone areas to shelters ahead of the storm.<ref>{{es icon}} {{cite web|author=Staff Writer|publisher=''Cope''|date=August 18, 2009|accessdate=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}}</ref> On August&nbsp;17, the ] in ] issued an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for all of the eastern municipalities on the island.<ref>{{cite web|author=National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico|publisher=Weather Underground|date=August 17, 2009|accessdate=August 17, 2009|title=Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5j6GXg03u}}</ref> A green alert was also issued for most of the island.<ref>{{es icon}} {{cite web|author=Héctor Fernández y Tomás Vidal Rodríguez|publisher=''El Caribe''|date=August 17, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|title=Emiten la alerta verde por la tormenta “Ana”|url=http://elcaribe.com.do/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=218324:emiten-la-alerta-verde-por-la-tormenta-ana&catid=104:nacionales&Itemid=115}}</ref> Flight schedules were also shifted in order to avoid the depression, mainly by delaying the flights by several hours.<ref>{{cite web|author=Sara K. Clarke and WIlloughby Mariano|publisher=''Orlando Sentinel''|date=August 16, 2009|accessdate=August 16, 2009|title=AirTran changes flight schedules ahead of T. D. Ana. other delays possible|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5j6HGyWxs}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|author=Associated Press|publisher=KXMC|date=August 18, 2009|accessdate=August 18, 2009|title=Depression Ana causes concern; Hurricane Bill gains strength...|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5j8PRWoIy}}</ref> General ] 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.<ref>{{es icon}} {{cite web|author=Staff Writer|publisher=''Dominicanos Hoy''|date=August 17, 2009|accessdate=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/}}</ref> 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&nbsp;17.<ref>{{es icon}} {{cite web|author=Noticas|publisher=Yahoo!|date=August 17, 2009|accessdate=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}}</ref> In nearby Haiti, officials placed the country under yellow alert as the remnants of Ana could produce heavy rainfall over mountainous areas.<ref>{{es icon}} {{cite web|author=''United Press International''|publisher=Tiempoos Del Mundo|date=August 18, 2009|accessdate=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/}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> In ], officials evacuated 40 families in flood-prone areas to shelters ahead of the storm.<ref>{{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}}</ref> On August&nbsp;17, the ] in ] issued an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for all of the eastern municipalities on the island.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> Flights in the area were delayed by several hours to avoid the depression.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> General ] 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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&nbsp;17.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> In nearby Haiti, officials placed the country under yellow alert as the remnants of Ana could produce heavy rainfall over mountainous areas.<ref>{{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}}</ref>


In ], sustained winds reached 28&nbsp;mph (45&nbsp;km/h) and gusts peaked at 40&nbsp;mph (65&nbsp;km/h).<ref name="Impact1"/> In Puerto Rico, heavy rains from Ana triggered minor flooded but resulted in little or no damage. Rainfall was limited due to the unusually fast forward motion of the storm.<ref>{{cite web|author=Associated Press|publisher=''Taiwan News''|date=August 17, 2009|accessdate=August 17, 2009|title=Tropical Depression Ana soaks Puerto Rico|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5j69lmzTD}}</ref> In ], at least {{convert|1.74|in|mm|abbr=on}} of rain had fallen by the afternoon of August&nbsp;17.<ref>{{cite web|author=Local Resident of Loiza, Puerto Rico|publisher=Weather Underground|date=August 17, 2009|accessdate=August 17, 2009|title=Daily Summary for August 17, 2009: Loiza, Puerto Rico|url=http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=KPRLOIZA1&month=8&day=17&year=2009}}</ref> A maximum of {{convert|4|in|mm|abbr=on}} of rain fell on the island.<ref name="tornado"/> The rains caused the ] 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.<ref name="Impact1">{{es icon}} {{cite web|author=Gerardo E.|publisher=''El Nuevo Dia''|date=August 18, 2009|accessdate=August 18, 2009|title=Ana se deja sentir en la Isla|url=http://www.elnuevodia.com/anasedejasentirenlaisla-604564.html}}</ref> There were also reports of ]s and ]es associated with Ana in Puerto Rico.<ref name="tornado">{{cite web|author=Staff Writer|publisher=Notiuno|date=August 17, 2009|accessdate=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/}}</ref> The remnants of Ana produced widespread rainfall across ]; however, there were no reports of damage from the system.<ref>{{es icon}} {{cite web|author=Associated Press|publisher=El Universal|date=August 18, 2009|accessdate=August 18, 2009|title=Huracán Bill alcanza categoría 3; Ana se disipa|url=http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/620364.html}}</ref> In ], sustained winds reached {{convert|28|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} and gusts peaked at {{convert|40|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Impact1"/> In Puerto Rico, rainfall was limited due to the storms' fast motion, triggering minor flooding but little damage.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> A maximum of {{convert|2.76|in|mm|abbr=on}} of rain fell in ].<ref>{{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}}</ref> The rains caused the ] 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.<ref name="Impact1">{{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}}</ref> There were also reports of ]s and ]es associated with Ana in Puerto Rico.<ref name="tornado">{{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}}</ref> Winds on the island gusted up to {{convert|42|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{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}}</ref> The remnants of Ana produced widespread rainfall across ]; however, there were no reports of damage from the system.<ref>{{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}}</ref>


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Atlantic tropical storm
Tropical Storm Ana
Ana shortly after being upgraded to a tropical storm on August 12
Meteorological history
FormedAugust 11, 2009
DissipatedAugust 16, 2009
Tropical storm
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS)
Highest winds40 mph (65 km/h)
Lowest pressure1003 mbar (hPa); 29.62 inHg
Overall effects
FatalitiesNone reported
DamageMinimal
Areas affectedLesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Cuba and The Bahamas
IBTrACSEdit this at Wikidata
Part of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season

Tropical Storm Ana was the first named storm of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season. Forming out of an area of low pressure associated with a tropical wave on August 11, Ana briefly attained tropical storm intensity on August 12 before weakening back to a depression. The following day, the system degenerated into a non-convective remnant low as it tracked westward. On August 14, the depression regenerated roughly 1,075 mi (1,730 km) east of the Leeward Islands. Early on August 15, the storm re-attained tropical storm status, at which time it was named Ana. After reaching a peak intensity with winds of 40 mph (64 km/h) and a barometric pressure of 1,003 mbar (1,003 hPa; 29.6 inHg), the storm began to weaken again due to increasing levels of wind shear and the unusually fast movement of Ana. In post-storm analysis, it was discovered that Ana had degenerated into a tropical wave once more on August 16, before reaching any landmasses.

Numerous tropical storm watches were issued for the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic between August 15 and 17. Several islands took minor precautions for the storm, including St. Croix which evacuated 40 residents from flood-prone areas ahead of the storm. In the Dominican Republic, officials took preparations by setting up relief agencies and setting up shelters. Impact from Ana was minimal, mainly consisting of light to moderate rainfall. In Puerto Rico, up to 2.76 in (70 mm) of rain was reported, causing street flooding and forcing the evacuation of three schools.

Meteorological history

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.
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 circle Tropical cyclone square Subtropical cyclone triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

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. The system eventually spawned an area of low pressure as it tracked towards the west. 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 280 mi (450 km), west of the Cape Verde Islands. 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. 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.

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; however, in a post-storm analysis, it was determined that the system had attained tropical storm-force winds, peaking at 40 mph (64 km/h) for 12 hours on August 12. Several hours later, the system became disorganized due to increased wind shear. 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.

A disorganized mass of thunderstorms over Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The image depicts most of the eastern Caribbean and the surrounding landmasses.
Remnants of Ana near Puerto Rico on August 17

On August 14, roughly 24 hours after degenerating into a remnant low, convection began to redevelop over the system. Later that day, a Hurricane Hunter reconnaissance plane deployed dropsondes into the system. They found that the system was regenerating and shortly after, the NHC began re-issuing advisories on the depression when it was located roughly 1,075 mi (1,730 km) east of the Leeward Islands. The depression continued to track westward in response to an upper-level high over the north Atlantic. 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. Later that day, wind shear caused convection to become displaced from the circulation, exposing the center of Ana again.

By August 16, the forward motion of Ana began to increase, and the storm quickly entered a region of dry, stable air. 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. It was determined in post-storm analysis, that Ana had degenerated into a tropical wave shortly afterwards, and was no longer a tropical cyclone. Several hours later, the system redeveloped convection as it raced towards the west-northwest at 26 mph (42 km/h). 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. 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.

Preparations and impact

Colored map of a tropical storm's projected future track. Black dots, connected by a black line, indicate its estimated position at 12 hour intervals in the beginning and 24 hour towards the end of the track. The path starts in the eastern Caribbean and ends in the central Gulf of Mexico.
Forecast track for Ana on August 16 and tropical storm watches at the 19th advisory

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.

Map of rainfall in Puerto Rico. Only the eastern and western edges of the island have rainfall, denoted by areas colored in tan.
Map of rainfall from Ana in Puerto Rico

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. In St. Kitts, officials evacuated 40 families in flood-prone areas to shelters ahead of the storm. 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. Flights in the area were delayed by several hours to avoid the depression. In the Dominican Republic, officials posted flood alerts for 12 provinces as the remnants of Ana were forecast to produce up to 6 in (150 mm) of rain in the country. 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. 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. In nearby Haiti, officials placed the country under yellow alert as the remnants of Ana could produce heavy rainfall over mountainous areas.

In St. Thomas, sustained winds reached 28 mph (45 km/h) and gusts peaked at 40 mph (64 km/h). In Puerto Rico, rainfall was limited due to the storms' fast motion, triggering minor flooding but little damage. A maximum of 2.76 in (70 mm) of rain fell in Río Grande. 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. There were also reports of waterspouts and tornadoes associated with Ana in Puerto Rico. Winds on the island gusted up to 42 mph (68 km/h). The remnants of Ana produced widespread rainfall across Hispaniola; however, there were no reports of damage from the system.

See also

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