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==Meteorological history== ==Meteorological history==
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In the middle of July 2007, a tropical wave emerged from the coast of Africa and traveled westward across the Atlantic Ocean. On July&nbsp;22, the wave passed through the ] with some strong, yet disorganized ] activity. The wave crossed ] three days later into the Eastern Pacific Ocean, where it later spawned a small ]. ] prevented ] for a few days, leaving the area of ], or thunderstorms, separated from the low. The convection began to form closer to the center of the storm. On July&nbsp;31, the ] designated the low as Tropical Depression Eight-E while the system was located 1,060&nbsp;miles (1,700&nbsp;km) southwest of the southern tip of ].<ref name="TCR">{{cite web|author=Eric S. Blake|title=Tropical Storm Erick Tropical Cyclone Report|date=August 23, 2007|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-02-13|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/TCR-EP082007_Erick.pdf|format=PDF}}</ref> The convection remained concentrated on the western edge of the storm because of the shear and the presence of dry air.<ref>{{cite web|author=Lixion A. Avila|title=Tropical Depression Eight-E Discussion Number 1|date=July 31, 2007|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-02-13|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2007/ep08/ep082007.discus.001.shtml?}}</ref> Due to higher ], the NHC upgraded the depression to Tropical Storm Erick at 0000&nbsp;UTC on August&nbsp;1.<ref name="08E Discussion 2">{{cite web|author=Lixion A. Avila|date=August 1, 2007|title=Tropical Storm Erick Discussion Number 2|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2012-02-13|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2007/ep08/ep082007.discus.002.shtml?}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=]|title=Tropical Storm Erick Forms In Pacific|date=August 1, 2007|publisher=]|accessdate=2008-09-17|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/01/storm/main3122535.shtml}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jonathan Tirone|title=Tropical Storm Erick Forms in Pacific, West of Central America|date=August 1, 2007|publisher=Bloomberg|accessdate=2008-12-03|url=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601086&sid=aEJ1sxWIjZHE&refer=latin_america}}</ref> At the time of its upgrade, Erick attained its peak winds of 40&nbsp;mph (65&nbsp;km/h) and a ] of 1004&nbsp;] (]; 29.66&nbsp;]).<ref name="TCR"/> The wind shear did not relent, and the cyclone maintained a disorganized structure with a lack of ]. As a result, the exact position of the ] was difficult for forecasters to establish. The storm tracked westward at around 10&nbsp;mph (17&nbsp;km/h) under the ] of a mid-level ] to its north.<ref>{{cite web|author=Richard J. Pasch|title=Tropical Storm Erick Discussion Number 3|date=August 1, 2007|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2012-02-13|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2007/ep08/ep082007.discus.003.shtml?}}</ref> Later on August&nbsp;1, the strong shear separated the center from the waning area of thunderstorm activity, indicating that the storm was deteriorating.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jamie R. Rhome|title=Tropical Storm Erick Discussion Number 5|date=August 1, 2007|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2012-02-13|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2007/ep08/ep082007.discus.005.shtml?}}</ref> Erick weakened back to a tropical depression on August 2, only 24&nbsp;hours after it had become a tropical storm.<ref name="TCR"/><ref>{{cite news|author=Staff Writer|title=Tropical Storm Erick weakens far off Mexico's Pacific coast|date=August 2, 2007|agency=Associated Press|accessdate=2008-12-03|url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/mexico/20070802-0958-mexico-tropicalweather.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=]|title=Tropical Storm Erick weakens far off Mexico's Pacific coast|date=August 2, 2007|work=]|accessdate=2009-04-15|url=http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/2007-08-01-tropical-storm-erick_N.htm}}</ref> In the middle of July 2007, a tropical wave emerged from the coast of Africa and traveled westward across the Atlantic Ocean. On July&nbsp;22, the wave passed through the ] with some strong, yet disorganized ] activity. The wave crossed ] three days later into the Eastern Pacific Ocean, where it later spawned a small ]. ] prevented ] for a few days, leaving the area of ], or thunderstorms, separated from the low. The convection began to form closer to the center of the storm. On July&nbsp;31, the ] designated the low as Tropical Depression Eight-E while the system was located 1,060&nbsp;miles (1,700&nbsp;km) southwest of the southern tip of ].<ref name="TCR">{{cite web|author=Eric S. Blake|title=Tropical Storm Erick Tropical Cyclone Report|date=August 23, 2007|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-02-13|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/TCR-EP082007_Erick.pdf|format=PDF}}</ref> The convection remained concentrated on the western edge of the storm because of the shear and the presence of dry air.<ref>{{cite web|author=Lixion A. Avila|title=Tropical Depression Eight-E Discussion Number 1|date=July 31, 2007|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-02-13|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2007/ep08/ep082007.discus.001.shtml?}}</ref> Due to higher ], the NHC upgraded the depression to Tropical Storm Erick at 0000&nbsp;UTC on August&nbsp;1.<ref name="08E Discussion 2">{{cite web|author=Lixion A. Avila|date=August 1, 2007|title=Tropical Storm Erick Discussion Number 2|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2012-02-13|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2007/ep08/ep082007.discus.002.shtml?}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=]|title=Tropical Storm Erick Forms In Pacific|date=August 1, 2007|publisher=]|accessdate=2008-09-17|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/01/storm/main3122535.shtml}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jonathan Tirone|title=Tropical Storm Erick Forms in Pacific, West of Central America|date=August 1, 2007|publisher=Bloomberg|accessdate=2008-12-03|url=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601086&sid=aEJ1sxWIjZHE&refer=latin_america}}</ref> Upon its upgrade, Erick attained peak winds of 40&nbsp;mph (65&nbsp;km/h) and a ] of 1004&nbsp;] (]; 29.66&nbsp;]).<ref name="TCR"/>


The low-level center became elongated and ill-defined;<ref>{{cite web|author=Daniel P. Brown|title=Tropical Storm Erick Discussion Number 5|date=August 2, 2007|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-02-13|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2007/ep08/ep082007.discus.006.shtml?}}</ref> the depression continued to weaken quickly, and it degenerated back into a tropical wave on August&nbsp;2, thousands of miles from land.<ref>{{cite web|author=]|title=Tropical Storm Erick weakens far off Mexico's Pacific coast|date=August 2, 2007|work=]|accessdate=2008-09-18|url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/mexico/20070802-0958-mexico-tropicalweather.html}}</ref> A weak low reformed along the wave, although it did not reorganize into a tropical cyclone as it entered the ].<ref name="TCR"/> On August 5, the low-level remnants of Tropical Storm Erick passed south of ], although they caused no effects on the islands.<ref>{{cite web|author=Honolulu National Weather Service|title=August 2007 Precipitation Summary|year=2007|publisher=]|accessdate=2008-09-24|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl/hydro/pages/aug07sum.php|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080512070708/http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl/hydro/pages/aug07sum.php|archivedate=2008-05-12}}</ref> The low dissipated fully on August 8. According to the storm's ], the National Hurricane Center considered that it had poorly forecast Erick's evolution. In particular, the storm formed without significant warning, and dissipated similarly.<ref name="TCR"/> The wind shear did not relent, and Erick maintained a disorganized structure with a lack of ]. As a result, the exact position of the ] was difficult to locate. The storm tracked westward at around 10&nbsp;mph (17&nbsp;km/h) under the ] of a mid-level ] to its north.<ref>{{cite web|author=Richard J. Pasch|title=Tropical Storm Erick Discussion Number 3|date=August 1, 2007|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2012-02-13|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2007/ep08/ep082007.discus.003.shtml?}}</ref> Later on August&nbsp;1, the strong shear separated the center from the waning area of thunderstorm activity, indicating that the storm was deteriorating.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jamie R. Rhome|title=Tropical Storm Erick Discussion Number 5|date=August 1, 2007|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2012-02-13|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2007/ep08/ep082007.discus.005.shtml?}}</ref> Erick weakened back to a tropical depression on August 2, only 24&nbsp;hours after it became a tropical storm.<ref name="TCR"/><ref>{{cite news|author=Staff Writer|title=Tropical Storm Erick weakens far off Mexico's Pacific coast|date=August 2, 2007|agency=Associated Press|accessdate=2008-12-03|url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/mexico/20070802-0958-mexico-tropicalweather.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=]|title=Tropical Storm Erick weakens far off Mexico's Pacific coast|date=August 2, 2007|work=]|accessdate=2009-04-15|url=http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/2007-08-01-tropical-storm-erick_N.htm}}</ref> The low-level center became elongated and ill-defined;<ref>{{cite web|author=Daniel P. Brown|title=Tropical Storm Erick Discussion Number 5|date=August 2, 2007|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-02-13|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2007/ep08/ep082007.discus.006.shtml?}}</ref> the depression continued to weaken quickly, and it degenerated back into a tropical wave on August&nbsp;2, thousands of miles from land.<ref>{{cite web|author=]|title=Tropical Storm Erick weakens far off Mexico's Pacific coast|date=August 2, 2007|work=]|accessdate=2008-09-18|url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/mexico/20070802-0958-mexico-tropicalweather.html}}</ref> A weak low reformed along the wave, although it did not reorganize into a tropical cyclone as it entered the ].<ref name="TCR"/> On August 5, the low-level remnants of Tropical Storm Erick passed south of ], although they caused no effects on the islands.<ref>{{cite web|author=Honolulu National Weather Service|title=August 2007 Precipitation Summary|year=2007|publisher=]|accessdate=2008-09-24|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl/hydro/pages/aug07sum.php|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080512070708/http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl/hydro/pages/aug07sum.php|archivedate=2008-05-12}}</ref> The low dissipated fully on August 8. According to the storm's ], the National Hurricane Center considered that it poorly forecast Erick's evolution. In particular, the storm formed without significant warning, and dissipated similarly.<ref name="TCR"/>


==Impact and statistics== ==Impact and statistics==

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Tropical Storm Erick
Tropical storm (SSHWS/NWS)
Tropical Storm Erick on August 1
FormedJuly 31, 2007
DissipatedAugust 2, 2007
Highest winds1-minute sustained: 40 mph (65 km/h)
Lowest pressure1004 mbar (hPa); 29.65 inHg
FatalitiesNone reported
DamageNone
Areas affectedNo land areas
Part of the 2007 Pacific hurricane season

Tropical Storm Erick was the eighth tropical cyclone of the 2007 Pacific hurricane season, and the fifth to attain tropical storm status. Erick originated from a tropical wave that moved off the coast of Africa, traveled westward across the Atlantic, and emerged into the Eastern Pacific Ocean without any further development. The wave spawned a small low-pressure system on July 28, which matured into a tropical depression later that day despite strong wind shear in the region. The depression intensified into a tropical storm, and received the name "Erick" while continuing its westward track. However, the shear prevented the storm from intensifying further, and broke up the storm's structure within a few days. The cyclone weakened to a tropical depression and degenerated into a remnant low shortly after. Because the storm remained far out at sea, no damage was reported in association with Erick.

Meteorological history

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

In the middle of July 2007, a tropical wave emerged from the coast of Africa and traveled westward across the Atlantic Ocean. On July 22, the wave passed through the Lesser Antilles with some strong, yet disorganized thunderstorm activity. The wave crossed Central America three days later into the Eastern Pacific Ocean, where it later spawned a small low pressure area. Wind shear prevented tropical cyclone development for a few days, leaving the area of convection, or thunderstorms, separated from the low. The convection began to form closer to the center of the storm. On July 31, the National Hurricane Center designated the low as Tropical Depression Eight-E while the system was located 1,060 miles (1,700 km) southwest of the southern tip of Baja California. The convection remained concentrated on the western edge of the storm because of the shear and the presence of dry air. Due to higher Dvorak intensity estimates, the NHC upgraded the depression to Tropical Storm Erick at 0000 UTC on August 1. Upon its upgrade, Erick attained peak winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 1004 mbar (hPa; 29.66 inHg).

The wind shear did not relent, and Erick maintained a disorganized structure with a lack of banding features. As a result, the exact position of the center was difficult to locate. The storm tracked westward at around 10 mph (17 km/h) under the steering currents of a mid-level ridge to its north. Later on August 1, the strong shear separated the center from the waning area of thunderstorm activity, indicating that the storm was deteriorating. Erick weakened back to a tropical depression on August 2, only 24 hours after it became a tropical storm. The low-level center became elongated and ill-defined; the depression continued to weaken quickly, and it degenerated back into a tropical wave on August 2, thousands of miles from land. A weak low reformed along the wave, although it did not reorganize into a tropical cyclone as it entered the North Central Pacific. On August 5, the low-level remnants of Tropical Storm Erick passed south of Hawaii, although they caused no effects on the islands. The low dissipated fully on August 8. According to the storm's Tropical Cyclone Report, the National Hurricane Center considered that it poorly forecast Erick's evolution. In particular, the storm formed without significant warning, and dissipated similarly.

Impact and statistics

Because Erick remained, according to NHC forecaster Richard Pasch, "very far away from everywhere", no effects, property damage or fatalities were reported; no ships recorded tropical storm-force winds, and no tropical cyclone warnings and watches were issued. Throughout its course, Erick posed a threat only to shipping lanes.

See also

References

  1. AMS DS Ocean Central Staff and Edward J. Hopkins (2007). "Weekly Ocean News". American Meteorological Society. Retrieved 2009-04-15.
  2. ^ Eric S. Blake (August 23, 2007). "Tropical Storm Erick Tropical Cyclone Report" (PDF). National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  3. Lixion A. Avila (July 31, 2007). "Tropical Depression Eight-E Discussion Number 1". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  4. Lixion A. Avila (August 1, 2007). "Tropical Storm Erick Discussion Number 2". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  5. Associated Press (August 1, 2007). "Tropical Storm Erick Forms In Pacific". CBS News. Retrieved 2008-09-17.
  6. Jonathan Tirone (August 1, 2007). "Tropical Storm Erick Forms in Pacific, West of Central America". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
  7. Richard J. Pasch (August 1, 2007). "Tropical Storm Erick Discussion Number 3". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  8. Jamie R. Rhome (August 1, 2007). "Tropical Storm Erick Discussion Number 5". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  9. Staff Writer (August 2, 2007). "Tropical Storm Erick weakens far off Mexico's Pacific coast". Associated Press. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
  10. Associated Press (August 2, 2007). "Tropical Storm Erick weakens far off Mexico's Pacific coast". USA Today. Retrieved 2009-04-15.
  11. Daniel P. Brown (August 2, 2007). "Tropical Storm Erick Discussion Number 5". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  12. Associated Press (August 2, 2007). "Tropical Storm Erick weakens far off Mexico's Pacific coast". Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
  13. Honolulu National Weather Service (2007). "August 2007 Precipitation Summary". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on 2008-05-12. Retrieved 2008-09-24.
  14. Associated Press (July 31, 2007). "Tropical Storm Erick forms in open Pacific, but is not expected to become a threat". International Herald Tribune.
  15. "Tropical Storm Erick Churns the Eastern Pacific". Earthweek. June 29, 2007. Retrieved 2009-04-15.

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