Meteorological Analysis
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Nicole originated from a decaying frontal system which moved over the
Northwest Atlantic in early October. On October 8th, a broad surface low formed
along the front about 400 nm SE of Bermuda and brought gales to Bermuda on
the 9th. A more organized low pressure associated with the system formed on
the 10th about 140 nm south of Bermuda. A strong band of convection then
formed in the northwestern quadrant of the low, with winds of 45 mph
embedded in the band about 100 nm from the center. The low was then
classified as sub-tropical storm Nicole due to its tropical and extra-tropical
characteristics. A trough induced Nicole northwards on the 10th, and Nicole
passed within 50 nm of Bermuda on the 11th. Convection also began to
develop near the center on the 11th, bringing Nicole's winds to 50 mph. It
appeared the storm was about to become a full fledged tropical storm but,
shear stripped convection from the center and Nicole stayed sub-tropical.
Later that day, Nicole accelerated northeast and was absorbed by an extra-
tropical low just south of Nova Scotia.
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Casualty and Damage Overview
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There were no reports of casualties or damage in association with Nicole.
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Imagery
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Tracking Data
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Tropical Storm Nicole
Time Lat Lon Wind(mph) Pressure Storm type
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0 GMT 10/10/04 30.0N 65.2W 45 1000 Extratropical Storm
6 GMT 10/10/04 31.0N 66.3W 45 1000 Subtropical Storm
12 GMT 10/10/04 31.5N 66.5W 45 1000 Subtropical Storm
18 GMT 10/10/04 32.1N 66.5W 45 998 Subtropical Storm
0 GMT 10/11/04 32.9N 65.5W 45 994 Subtropical Storm
6 GMT 10/11/04 34.3N 63.9W 45 992 Subtropical Storm
12 GMT 10/11/04 36.0N 61.8W 50 986 Subtropical Storm
18 GMT 10/11/04 38.5N 60.5W 50 986 Subtropical Storm
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Tracking map courtesy of Plymouth
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Courtesy of NHC
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Selected Satellite Image
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