Hurricane Tammy Track Map & Archive

Dissipated

Local time · Active from 18 Oct 2023 15:00 GMT-3 to 31 Oct 2023 15:00 GMT-3

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Estimated Storm Impact Analysis

Real-time analysis of population and infrastructure exposure within the storm's wind field.

Radius: ~600 km
👥 Estimated Population at Risk
13.84Mpeople
🏥 Hospitals & Medical Centers
252facilities
🏕️ Evacuation Shelters & Centers
769centers
🏫 Schools & Critical Infrastructure
1846buildings
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Basic Information

Peak Category

Tropical Depression

Minimum Pressure

965 hPa

Maximum Wind Speed

173 km/h

Region

West Pacific

Key Events

Formation

18 Oct 2023 15:00 GMT-3

12.9°N, -51.0°E

Dissipation

31 Oct 2023 15:00 GMT-3

24.6°N, -50.6°E

Frequently Asked Questions about Tammy

No, Tammy is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2023-10-31T18:00:00.000Z.
Tammy formed on 2023-10-18T18:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2023-10-31T18:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of tropical_depression.

Storm Timeline

Tammy at 24.6°N, 50.6°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)

Tammy at 24.8°N, 50.3°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)

Tammy at 24.9°N, 49.9°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)

Tammy at 25.0°N, 49.4°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 40 km/h (25 mph)

Tammy at 25.1°N, 49.0°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)

Tammy at 25.3°N, 48.7°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)

Tammy at 25.6°N, 48.5°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)

Tammy at 26.0°N, 48.2°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)

Tammy at 26.5°N, 48.1°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)

Tammy at 27.0°N, 48.2°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)

Storm Tammy (2023): A Comprehensive Retrospective

1. Formation and Meteorological History

Storm Tammy formed from a tropical wave that departed the west coast of Africa in mid-October 2023. It gradually organized over the eastern tropical Atlantic, becoming a tropical depression on October 18. The system strengthened into Tropical Storm Tammy on October 19, and reached hurricane status on October 20. Tammy peaked as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 km/h) on October 21. It moved generally westward, then curved northward, impacting the Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Tammy weakened to a tropical storm as it moved northeastward, eventually becoming post-tropical on October 26.

2. Impact and Damages

Tammy brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surge to several Caribbean islands.

  • Leeward Islands: Widespread flooding and wind damage were reported in Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Montserrat. Power outages and structural damage occurred.
  • Virgin Islands: The U.S. and British Virgin Islands experienced significant flooding, downed trees, and power lines. Some coastal erosion was noted.
  • Puerto Rico: Heavy rain caused flash flooding and mudslides, particularly in the eastern and northern regions. Several rivers overflowed. No direct fatalities were reported, but indirect deaths occurred due to traffic accidents.
  • Economic Loss: Estimated damages across affected areas were around $500 million, primarily from infrastructure damage and agricultural losses.

3. Government Response and Relief Efforts

  • United States: FEMA pre-positioned supplies in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Emergency declarations were issued, and shelters were opened.
  • United Kingdom: The UK government provided assistance to its overseas territories, including the British Virgin Islands and Montserrat, deploying disaster assessment teams.
  • Regional Organizations: CDEMA (Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency) coordinated relief efforts, providing emergency supplies and technical support.

Overall, Tammy was a moderate hurricane that caused notable but not catastrophic damage, with effective preparedness measures limiting loss of life.