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Comment: As there was limited coverage of Tropical Storm Pilar (2023), and, given that what coverage there was demonstrates that the storm did not have a significant impact on land, this tropical storm does not meet the notability of weather events guidelines. Further, the story of this storm is well-covered in the 2023 Pacific hurricane season article, and this draft contains no noteworthy information beyond what is already in the season article. For these reasons, a standalone page is not the best way to inform readers about this storm. Drdpw (talk) 01:35, 9 December 2023 (UTC)
 Tropical Storm Pilar as it nears Central America at peak intensity on October 31, 2023 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | October 28, 2023 |
| Dissipated | November 6, 2023 |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 60 mph (95 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 996 mbar (hPa); 29.41 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 4 total |
| Damage | $45 million |
| Areas affected | Central America (especially El Salvador |
Part of the 2023 Pacific hurricane season | |
Tropical Storm Pilar was an erratic and long-lived tropical storm that brought impact to Central America in October and November 2023. The nineteenth depression and sixteenth tropical storm of the quite active 2023 Pacific hurricane season, Pilar formed from the remnants of Atlantic Tropical Depression Twenty-One, which struck Nicaragua. Pilar formed off the coast of Nicaragua and Costa Rica before moving to the west and then east. It would move north for a little bit before a steering current sent it to the west. Shear stopped the storm from strengthening and it would go on to dissipate far away from the Baja California peninsula.
Pilar caused damage in Central America, with floods resulting in the deaths of three people in El Salvador, and one in Honduras. While Pilar was affecting Central America, another invest in the atlantic was as well.[1]
Meteorological history edit
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
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionOn October 25, a broad area of low pressure, partially related to the remnants of Tropical Depression Twenty-One from the Atlantic basin which had dissipated northwest of Bluefields, formed offshore Central America.[2][3] On October 28, the low became better organized and developed a defined low-level circulation, resulting in the formation of Tropical Depression Nineteen‑E by 21:00 UTC.[4] The system's low-level center gradually consolidated, and it strengthened into Tropical Storm Pilar at 03:00 UTC on October 30.[5] Pilar proceeded to move slowly east-northeastward,[6] before stalling just offshore of El Salvador on the evening of October 31, as its steering currents collapsed. The storm then drifted to the north, and its sustained winds intensified to 60 mph (95 km/h).[7] On November 1, it made an anticipated turn to the west, out to sea.[8] The system moved quickly west-southwestward for the next few days, weakening along the way, as a result of intruding dry air from the north and westerly wind shear.[9][10] Pilar's cloud pattern degraded somewhat on November 5, due to increasing mid-level southwesterly shear. The storm also slowed down and turned west-northwestward in response to a mid-level trough extending southwest of the Baja California peninsula.[11] Late that day, Pilar became bereft of organized convection, and degenerated into a 35 mph (55 km/h) post-tropical remnant low early on November 6.[12]
Preparations and impact edit
The precursor to Tropical Storm Pilar, (Tropical Depression 21 from the Atlantic Basin) brought heavy rainfall to Nicaragua. Mudslides, flash floods, and urban floods occurred across Nicaragua.[13][14]
Tropical storm warnings were issued across the coast of Central America and Mexico, with a significant one being issued in Puerto Vallarta.[15] The president of El Salvador issued a state of emergency as the storm approached.[16]
Pilar brought major flooding to El Salvador. Flash flooding and heavy rainfall struck many areas of the country, resulting in the deaths of three people: a 24-year-old man who was swept away by a current in La Unión, a 57-year-old woman who was also pulled away into a ravine in La Unión and a 31-year-old man who was overtaken by storm surge while working in a reservoir in Nueva Granada, Usulután. At least 215 families were affected by the system in El Salvador, walls collapsed, and over a dozen homes collapsed.[17][18][19][20] Over 10 to 15 inches of rain fell from El Salvador to Costa Rica.[21][22] Over 100 different classes in the country had to be shut down due to damage and impact from the system.[23]
Honduras also suffered some impact from Pilar, with flooding and landslides resulting in the death of 1 person. Over 700 homes were effected, and 5 were destroyed. At the time, Honduras were also suffering from a cold front.[24] In Guatemala, hundreds of people needed to be moved to shelters as they were in "high risk areas." In agricultural senses, lots of crops were washed away due to the storm.[25]
Pilar effected areas that were hit by Hurricane Otis not long before the system struck. Over $45 million in damage was associated with Pilar.[24]
References edit
- ^ "Tropical Storm Pilar To Bring Flood Threat - Videos from The Weather Channel". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ "NHC Graphical Outlook Archive". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ Scruggs, Danielle (2023-10-25). "Remnants of Tropical Depression 21 bring significant rainfall to Nicaragua". WPBF. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Tropical Depression NINETEEN-E". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Tropical Storm PILAR". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Tropical Storm PILAR". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Tropical Storm PILAR". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Tropical Storm PILAR". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Tropical Storm PILAR". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ Henson, Jeff Masters, Bob (2023-11-01). "Disturbance 97L likely to bring heavy rains to Central America this weekend » Yale Climate Connections". Yale Climate Connections. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Tropical Storm PILAR". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Post-Tropical Cyclone PILAR". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Hurricane Tammy could strengthen, Tropical Depression 21 bringing heavy rain to Nicaragua". Daytona Beach News-Journal Online. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Remnants of Twenty-one Public Advisory". www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ News, Vallarta Daily (2017-09-24). "Tropical Storm Warning for Puerto Vallarta (expired)". Puerto Vallarta News. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Khan, Sana (2023-10-30). "El Salvador's President Declares State Of Emergency As Tropical Storm Pilar Approaches". Latin Times. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ Oberholtz, Chris (2023-10-30). "Deadly Tropical Storm Pilar slowly unraveling after assault on Central America". FOX Weather. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Tropical Storm Pilar Dumps Heavy Rains on Central America Leaving at Least 2 Dead". usnews.com. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ Press, Associated (2023-10-30). "Tropical Storm Pilar heads toward El Salvador, expected to bring heavy rain to Central America". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Press, Associated (2023-10-31). "Tropical Storm Pilar dumps heavy rains on Central America, leaving at least 2 dead". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Tropical Storm Pilar Leaves 2 Dead in El Salvador as It Wanders off Central America's Pacific Coast". usnews.com. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ Ives, Mike (November 2023). "Tropical Storm Pilar leaves at least 1 dead in El Salvador". The New York Times. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Tropical Storm Pilar dumps heavy rains on Central America leaving at least 2 dead". AP News. 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ a b Blake, Eric. "Tropical Storm Pilar" (PDF). www.nhc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Four dead as Tropical Storm Pilar dumps heavy rains on C. America". phys.org. Retrieved 2023-12-07.