Meteorological Analysis
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Tropical depression 9 originated from a tropical wave which left Africa on
September 11th. By September 16th the wave entered the Caribbean and
began to organize under favorable environmental conditions. On the 19th the
wave became tropical depression 9, about 50 nm NNW of San Andres Island.
The depression moved WNW under the subtropical ridge and made landfall
shortly after formation with its max winds of 35 mph near Puerto Cabezas,
Nicaragua. The depression dissipated over Central America on the 19th but,
elements of the depression continued west and helped form Hurricane Juliet
in the Eastern Pacific.
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Casualty and Damage Overview
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There were no reports of casualties or damage in association with TD 9.
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Tracking Data
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Tropical Depression NINE (19-20 September 2001)
Track positions and wind speeds:
INITIAL 19/2100Z 13.9N 82.5W 30 KTS
INITIAL 20/0300Z 14.0N 84.0W 25 KTS
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Tracking maps courtesy of NHC
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