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| track=Bud 2006 track.png | track=Bud 2006 track.png
| type=tropical depression | type=tropical depression
|time=2 a.m. ] ] (0900 ]) |time=8 a.m. ] ] (1500 ])
|location=20.8°N, 1302.9°W |location=20.6°N, 132.9°W
|1sustained=35 ] (55 ]) |1sustained=35 ] (55 ])
|gusts=45 mph (70 km/h) |gusts=45 mph (75 km/h)
|pressure=1006 ] (29.68 ]) |pressure=1007 ] (29.71 ])
|movement=] at 15 mph (26 km/h) |movement=] at 15 mph (24 km/h)
}} }}
After over a month of inactivity, a disturbance in the Eastern Pacific off the ] began to intensify, and it was designated as Tropical Depression Three-E on ] local time (July 11 ]), while about 750 ]s (1200 ]) south of the tip of Baja California. On ], just six hours after the first advisory, it strengthened into Tropical Storm Bud. After that, Bud rapidly intensified over favorable conditions. It developed an eye on the afternoon of July 11 and became a hurricane in a special advisory in the late afternoon. It continued to intensify and eventually became a major hurricane late on ]. On ], Bud reached a peak of maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (200 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 953 mbar as a moderately-strong Category 3 hurricane. It then weakened rapidly as it moved over much colder waters, losing almost all its convection and weakening to a tropical storm on ] and later weakening to tropical depression status on ]. After over a month of inactivity, a disturbance in the Eastern Pacific off the ] began to intensify, and it was designated as Tropical Depression Three-E on ] local time (July 11 ]), while about 750 ]s (1200 ]) south of the tip of Baja California. On ], just six hours after the first advisory, it strengthened into Tropical Storm Bud. After that, Bud rapidly intensified over favorable conditions. It developed an eye on the afternoon of July 11 and became a hurricane in a special advisory in the late afternoon. It continued to intensify and eventually became a major hurricane late on ]. On ], Bud reached a peak of maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (200 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 953 mbar as a moderately-strong Category 3 hurricane. It then weakened rapidly as it moved over much colder waters, losing almost all its convection and weakening to a tropical storm on ] and later weakening to tropical depression status on ].
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====Current storm information==== ====Current storm information====


As of 2 a.m. PDT on ] (0900 UTC), Tropical Depression Bud was located near ], ]. Bud has continued to weaken and now has maximum sustained winds near 35 mph (55 km/h), with higher gusts. It was moving toward the west at 15 mph (26 km/h). The minimum central pressure was 1006 mbar (29.68 inHg). Tropical depression Bud is now forecasted to degenerate into a remant low later today or on early Sunday with its remaining moisture to soak the Hawaiian islands before dissipating over open waters. As of 8 a.m. PDT on ] (1500 UTC), Tropical Depression Bud was located near ], ]. Bud has continued to weaken and now has maximum sustained winds near 35 mph (55 km/h), with higher gusts. It was moving toward the west at 15 mph (24 km/h). The minimum central pressure was 1007 mbar (29.71 inHg). Bud is now forecasted to degenerate into a remnant low later today or on early Sunday. The remaining low-level circulation should pass over the ] before dissipating over the open waters west of Hawaii.


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| type=hurricane | type=hurricane
|time=8 p.m. ] ] (0300 ]) |time=8 a.m. ] ] (1500 ])
|location=18.9°N, 115.4°W |location=18.8°N, 117.7°W
|1sustained=80 ] (130 ]) |1sustained=75 ] (120 ])
|gusts=100 mph (160 km/h) |gusts=90 mph (150 km/h)
|pressure=984 ] (29.06 ]) |pressure=987 ] (29.15 ])
|movement=] at 10 mph (16 km/h) |movement=] at 10 mph (16 km/h)
}} }}
Late on ], a new tropical depression formed about 250 miles (400 km) southwest of the ] state of ]. The depression intensified quickly, and six hours later it was upgraded to tropical storm status, receiving the name Carlotta.<ref name="NHC Carlotta Disc 2">{{cite web | author=National Hurricane Center | title=Tropical Storm Carlotta Discussion Number 2, 2 a.m. PDT, July 12, 2006 | publisher=] | accessdate=2006-07-12 | url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2006/dis/ep042006.discus.002.shtml?}}</ref> The storm continued to strengthen, and became a hurricane 24 hours later.<ref name="NHC Carlotta Disc 6">{{cite web | author=National Hurricane Center | title=Tropical Storm Carlotta Discussion Number 6, 2 a.m. PDT, July 13, 2006 | publisher=] | accessdate=2006-07-13 | url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2006/dis/ep042006.discus.006.shtml?}}</ref> However, the system encountered unfavorable conditions and cooler waters and weakened back into a tropical storm during the afternoon of ].<ref name="NHC Carlotta Disc 12">{{cite web | author=National Hurricane Center | title=Tropical Storm Carlotta Discussion Number 12, 2 p.m. PDT, July 14, 2006 | publisher=] | accessdate=2006-07-14 | url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2006/dis/ep042006.discus.012.shtml?}}</ref> However, this weakening was short-lived, as Carlotta managed to regain some convection and became a hurricane again later that day. Late on ], a new tropical depression formed about 250 miles (400 km) southwest of the ] state of ]. The depression intensified quickly, and six hours later it was upgraded to tropical storm status, receiving the name Carlotta.<ref name="NHC Carlotta Disc 2">{{cite web | author=National Hurricane Center | title=Tropical Storm Carlotta Discussion Number 2, 2 a.m. PDT, July 12, 2006 | publisher=] | accessdate=2006-07-12 | url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2006/dis/ep042006.discus.002.shtml?}}</ref> The storm continued to strengthen, and became a hurricane 24 hours later.<ref name="NHC Carlotta Disc 6">{{cite web | author=National Hurricane Center | title=Tropical Storm Carlotta Discussion Number 6, 2 a.m. PDT, July 13, 2006 | publisher=] | accessdate=2006-07-13 | url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2006/dis/ep042006.discus.006.shtml?}}</ref> However, the system encountered unfavorable conditions and cooler waters and weakened into a tropical storm during the afternoon of ].<ref name="NHC Carlotta Disc 12">{{cite web | author=National Hurricane Center | title=Tropical Storm Carlotta Discussion Number 12, 2 p.m. PDT, July 14, 2006 | publisher=] | accessdate=2006-07-14 | url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2006/dis/ep042006.discus.012.shtml?}}</ref> However, Carlotta managed to regain some convection and restrengthened into a hurricane late that evening, only to weaken again over the following morning.


====Current storm information==== ====Current storm information====
As of 8 p.m. PDT on ] (0300 UTC), Hurricane Carlotta was located near ], ]. Carlotta has managed to regain some strength and organization, and now has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h), with higher gusts. It was moving toward the west-northwest at 10 mph (16 km/h). The minimum central pressure was 984 mbar (29.06 inHg). Carlotta is forecast to weaken gradually as it moves over cooler waters and degenerate into a remnant low over open waters by Sunday. As of 8 a.m. PDT on ] (1500 UTC), Hurricane Carlotta was located near ], ]. Carlotta has managed to regain some strength and organization, and now has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts. It was moving toward the west at 10 mph (16 km/h). The minimum central pressure was 987 mbar (29.15 inHg). Carlotta is forecast to weaken gradually as it moves over cooler waters and degenerate into a remnant low over the ocean by Sunday.


*See the ]'s . *See the ]'s .
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:*8 p.m. PDT (0300 UTC, ]) - Tropical Storm Carlotta restrengthens into '''Hurricane Carlotta'''. :*8 p.m. PDT (0300 UTC, ]) - Tropical Storm Carlotta restrengthens into '''Hurricane Carlotta'''.
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:*2 a.m. PDT (0900 UTC) - Tropical Storm Bud is downgraded to '''Tropical Depression Bud''' by the ]. :*2 a.m. PDT (0900 UTC) - Tropical Storm Bud weakens into a tropical depression.


==2006 storm names== ==2006 storm names==

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The 2006 Pacific hurricane season is an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. It officially began May 15, 2006 in the eastern Pacific, designated as the area east of 140°W, and began on June 1 2006 in the central Pacific, which is between the International Date Line and 140°W. The season will last until November 30, 2006.

Seasonal forecasts

Predictions of tropical activity in the 2006 season
Source Date Named
storms 		Hurricanes Major
hurricanes
NOAA Average 15.3 8.8 4.2
NOAA 22 May 2006 12–16 6–8 1–3

On May 22, 2006, NOAA released their forecasts for the 2006 Atlantic, East Pacific, and Central Pacific hurricane seasons. They predict a below-normal level of activity in the Eastern Pacific, with 12 to 16 named storms, of which 6 to 8 are expected to become hurricanes, and 1 to 3 expected to become major hurricanes. The Central Pacific basin is also expected to be below average, with only two to three tropical cyclones expected to form or cross into the area. They expect that neither El Niño nor La Niña will affect conditions significantly.

Storms

Tropical Storm Aletta

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;

An area of disturbed weather located south-southwest of Acapulco, Mexico was first detected on May 23, just eight days into the season. It gradually gained organized convection and was classified as a tropical depression early on May 27. It became a tropical storm later that morning, the first of 2006 in the Western Hemisphere. While named tropical cyclones in May are infrequent events, Aletta marked the seventh consecutive year to have a named cyclone form in May. It strengthened to a tropical storm with 45 mph (70 km/h) winds while moving towards the Guerrero coast in southwestern Mexico, but it later turned to the west and weakened on May 29. Aletta continued to weaken until it dissipated on May 30.

Aletta produced moderate rainfall across Mexico, including 3.6 inches in southern Oaxaca. There were no reports of damage.

Tropical Depression Two-E

 
DurationUnknown – Unknown
Peak intensityWinds not specified;

On June 1, an area of disturbed weather developed near the same area in which Aletta formed. High shear slowed the development of the system. However, it gained enough convection and organization to be classified as a tropical depression on June 3. The depression strengthened to near tropical storm status as it approached the coast of southwestern Mexico; however, shear persisted over the system and it weakened before dissipating on June 4.

Despite never becoming a named storm, heavy rain occurred, with Acapulco receiving between 10-12 inches (250-300 mm) of rain as a result of the depression.

Hurricane Bud

Tropical Depression Bud
Current storm status
Tropical depression (1-min mean)
Satellite image Forecast map
As of:8 a.m. PDT July 15 (1500 UTC)
Location:20.6°N, 132.9°W
Sustained winds:35 mph (55 km/h) (1-min mean)
gusting to 45 mph (75 km/h)
Pressure:1007 mbar (29.71 inHg)
Movement:West at 15 mph (24 km/h)
See more detailed information.

After over a month of inactivity, a disturbance in the Eastern Pacific off the Peninsula of Baja California began to intensify, and it was designated as Tropical Depression Three-E on July 10 local time (July 11 UTC), while about 750 miles (1200 km) south of the tip of Baja California. On July 11, just six hours after the first advisory, it strengthened into Tropical Storm Bud. After that, Bud rapidly intensified over favorable conditions. It developed an eye on the afternoon of July 11 and became a hurricane in a special advisory in the late afternoon. It continued to intensify and eventually became a major hurricane late on July 12. On July 13, Bud reached a peak of maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (200 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 953 mbar as a moderately-strong Category 3 hurricane. It then weakened rapidly as it moved over much colder waters, losing almost all its convection and weakening to a tropical storm on July 14 and later weakening to tropical depression status on July 15.

Current storm information

As of 8 a.m. PDT on July 15 (1500 UTC), Tropical Depression Bud was located near 20.6°N, 132.9°W. Bud has continued to weaken and now has maximum sustained winds near 35 mph (55 km/h), with higher gusts. It was moving toward the west at 15 mph (24 km/h). The minimum central pressure was 1007 mbar (29.71 inHg). Bud is now forecasted to degenerate into a remnant low later today or on early Sunday. The remaining low-level circulation should pass over the Hawaiian Islands before dissipating over the open waters west of Hawaii.

Hurricane Carlotta

Hurricane Carlotta
Current storm status
Category 1 hurricane (1-min mean)
Satellite image Forecast map
As of:8 a.m. PDT July 15 (1500 UTC)
Location:18.8°N, 117.7°W
Sustained winds:75 mph (120 km/h) (1-min mean)
gusting to 90 mph (150 km/h)
Pressure:987 mbar (29.15 inHg)
Movement:West at 10 mph (16 km/h)
See more detailed information.

Late on July 11, a new tropical depression formed about 250 miles (400 km) southwest of the Mexican state of Guerrero. The depression intensified quickly, and six hours later it was upgraded to tropical storm status, receiving the name Carlotta. The storm continued to strengthen, and became a hurricane 24 hours later. However, the system encountered unfavorable conditions and cooler waters and weakened into a tropical storm during the afternoon of July 14. However, Carlotta managed to regain some convection and restrengthened into a hurricane late that evening, only to weaken again over the following morning.

Current storm information

As of 8 a.m. PDT on July 15 (1500 UTC), Hurricane Carlotta was located near 18.8°N, 117.7°W. Carlotta has managed to regain some strength and organization, and now has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts. It was moving toward the west at 10 mph (16 km/h). The minimum central pressure was 987 mbar (29.15 inHg). Carlotta is forecast to weaken gradually as it moves over cooler waters and degenerate into a remnant low over the ocean by Sunday.

Recent timeline of events

Main article: Timeline of the 2006 Pacific hurricane season

July

July 10
July 11
  • 2 a.m. PDT (0900 UTC) - Tropical Depression Three-E strengthens into Tropical Storm Bud.
  • 3:30 p.m. PDT (2230 UTC) - Tropical Storm Bud strengthens into Hurricane Bud.
  • 8 p.m. PDT (0300 UTC, July 12) - Tropical Depression Four-E forms 240 miles (390 km) south-southwest of Zihuatanejo.
July 12
  • 2 a.m. PDT (0900 UTC) - Hurricane Bud is upgraded to Category 2 intensity, and Tropical Depression Four-E strengthens into Tropical Storm Carlotta.
  • 8 p.m. PDT (0300 UTC, July 13) - Hurricane Bud is upgraded to Category 3 intensity.
July 13
  • 2 a.m. PDT (0900 UTC) - Tropical Storm Carlotta strengthens into Hurricane Carlotta.
July 14
  • 8 a.m. PDT (1500 UTC) - Hurricane Bud weakens into a tropical storm.
  • 2 p.m. PDT (2100 UTC) - Hurricane Carlotta weakens into a tropical storm.
  • 8 p.m. PDT (0300 UTC, July 15) - Tropical Storm Carlotta restrengthens into Hurricane Carlotta.
July 15
  • 2 a.m. PDT (0900 UTC) - Tropical Storm Bud weakens into a tropical depression.

2006 storm names

The following names will be used for named storms that form in the northeast Pacific in 2006. This is the same list that was used in the 2000 season. Storms that form in the central Pacific are given names from a sequential list; if any are used, they will be mentioned separately.

  • Aletta
  • Bud (active)
  • Carlotta (active)
  • Daniel (unused)
  • Emilia (unused)
  • Fabio (unused)
  • Gilma (unused)
  • Hector (unused)
  • Ileana (unused)
  • John (unused)
  • Kristy (unused)
  • Lane (unused)
  • Miriam (unused)
  • Norman (unused)
  • Olivia (unused)
  • Paul (unused)
  • Rosa (unused)
  • Sergio (unused)
  • Tara (unused)
  • Vicente (unused)
  • Willa (unused)
  • Xavier (unused)
  • Yolanda (unused)
  • Zeke (unused)

The first name on the Central Pacific list for 2006 will be Ioke. No name from this list has been used since 2002.

Retired names, if any, will be announced by the WMO in the spring of 2007.

See also

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References

  1. Climate Prediction Center, NOAA (2006-05-22). "Background Information: East Pacific Hurricane Season". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 2006-05-24. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  2. ^ Climate Prediction Center, NOAA (2006-05-22). "NOAA Expects Below Average 2006 East Pacific Hurricane Season". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 2006-05-22. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  3. Central Pacific Hurricane Center, NOAA (2006-05-22). "NOAA Announces Central Pacific Hurricane Season Outlook". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 2006-06-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  4. ^ National Hurricane Center, NOAA (2006-06-01). "May Tropical Weather Summary". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 2006-06-01. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  5. Comisión Federal de Electricidad (June 4, 2006). "Aviso 12 de la Depresión Tropical 2-E" (in Template:Es icon). CFE. Retrieved 2006-06-07. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  6. National Hurricane Center. "Tropical Storm Carlotta Discussion Number 2, 2 a.m. PDT, July 12, 2006". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 2006-07-12.
  7. National Hurricane Center. "Tropical Storm Carlotta Discussion Number 6, 2 a.m. PDT, July 13, 2006". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 2006-07-13.
  8. National Hurricane Center. "Tropical Storm Carlotta Discussion Number 12, 2 p.m. PDT, July 14, 2006". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 2006-07-14.

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