Tropical Storm Lester (2022)

Last updated November 15, 2024

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Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
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Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

An area of disturbed weather, characterized by sporadic convection, developed several hundred miles south of Mexico on September 13, along the monsoon trough. The disturbance's convection began to gradually organize the following day and developed a cyclonic circulation, though it remained elongated and was not very defined. A convective burst early on September 15 allowed the system to develop into an area of low pressure by 12:00 UTC that day. The system continued to organize and developed a curved convective band around the western portion of its cyclonic circulation. This led to the formation of Tropical Depression Thirteen-E by 18:00 UTC, about 230 mi (370 km) southeast of Puerto Ángel, Oaxaca. Located in weak steering currents, the depression meandered to the northwest overnight, strengthening into a tropical storm at 06:00 UTC the following day and receiving the name Lester from the United States-based National Hurricane Center (NHC). Lester reached peak intensity when it strengthened into a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 1,005 mbar (29.7 inHg).^[1]

Despite reaching tropical storm strength, Lester still maintained a sheared appearance due to moderate wind shear from the northeast.^[3] Lester continued moving to the northwest at a slow pace, between a cyclonic gyre to its west and a ridge to its northeast over the U.S. state of Texas.^[4] Despite initial forecasts of strengthening, Lester remained a weak tropical cyclone due to continuous wind shear. The storm's structure was disheveled, with most of Lester's limited convection located south of its low-level circulation center. An increase in shear later on September 16 caused the system to weaken.^[1] Nearing the coast of the state of Oaxaca, Lester weakened to a tropical depression on September 17 just offshore.^[5] Lester made landfall around 12:00 UTC that day over extreme southwestern Guerrero, near Punta Maldonado, to the northwest of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, with sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h).^[6] Lester's circulation rapidly unraveled as it interacted with the mountainous terrain of southern Mexico, and the cyclone dissipated completely over Guerrero later that day.^[1]

Preparations

Numerous tropical storm watches and warnings were issued in advance of Lester's landfall on Mexico.^[1] The Mexican government warned of the potential for heavy rainfall, strong winds and high waves in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca in advance of the cyclone.^[7] Lesser rainfall was also forecast for the states of Puebla and Morelos.^[8] Ports across Guerrero were closed due to high waves of up to 13 ft (4.0 m) generated by Lester. Nearly 600 emergency shelters were opened in advance of the storm. Local residents were warned of the imminent threat of heavy rains, as well as rivers and streams overflowing their banks.^[9] 14 flights between various airports in Guerrero and Mexico City International Airport were cancelled in advance of the storm.^[10] Over 650 temporary storm shelters were erected across Guerrero, including 80 in Acapulco and eight in the state capital of Chilpancingo.^[11] The State Civil Protection Coordination of Michoacán placed 33 of its municipalities on alert for heavy rainfall and landslides in advance of Lester. The state's civil protection authorities placed personnel on standby to assist residents affected by the storm.^[12]

Impact and aftermath

Rainfall from Lester peaked at 14.31 in (363 mm) in Coyuca de Benítez, Guerrero. A total of 777 flooded homes and 17 landslides cutting off roads were recorded across the state. The vast majority of the flooding was centered in the municipality of Coyuca de Benítez, where 706 flooded homes were reported. Damage was recorded across 17 of Guerrero's municipalities, and widespread flooding and overflowing of rivers occurred. A landslide occurred on a federal highway connecting the major cities of Acapulco and Mexico City, blocking off two lanes of traffic; heavy rainfall occurred for several hours in the former. Three people were injured during the storm's passage, including one that required hospitalization, and fifteen others had to be rescued from rising flood waters.^[13]^[11] An overflowing river impacted 150 families in the state, and an additional 78 families were impacted in the municipalities of Benito Juárez and El Dorado. Four people across Guerrero died after being swept away by flood waters due to Lester.^[2] An additional death occurred when a fisherman drowned offshore due to high waves generated by the storm.^[1] Federal authorities carried out removal of debris from blocked roads, in coordination with the state and municipal governments of Guerrero.^[2]

At least 12 municipalities in Oaxaca suffered damage from Lester's passage. Severe flooding, landslides and river runoff were all reported following the storm's landfall just west of the state border with Guerrero, particularly in the municipalities of Santa María Tonameca, San Pedro Pochutla, Candelaria Loxicha and Pluma Hidalgo.^[14] State authorities in Oaxaca requested an emergency declaration for over a dozen coastal municipalities impacted by Lester from the Mexican federal government.^[2] The federal government activated Plan DN-III-E to help families affected by the storm. Over 500 members of the Mexican army were deployed to help remove branches and debris, clear up roads and free vehicles from overflowing rivers. Two temporary storm shelters were set up to provide food, clothing and medical aid.^[14]

Heavy rainfall from Lester was reported further north in Colima. At least 70 families suffered damage to their homes in the municipality of Tecomán, while additional flooding and destruction was reported in the city of Manzanillo.^[11] In Nayarit, Lester caused numerous rivers to overflow their banks. Six cars were swept into the sea by a rip current in the municipality of Sayulita. A buildup of stagnant water occurred in the town of Bucerías, which had to be cleared by municipal authorities.^[15]

Notes

↑ All times are in Universal Time Coordinated, unless otherwise noted

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References

1 2 3 4 5 6 Brad Reinhart (December 21, 2022). Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Storm Lester (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida, United States: National Hurricane Center . Retrieved November 22, 2023.
1 2 3 4 Óscar Rodríguez; Rogelio Agustín Esteban (September 20, 2022). "Solicitará Oaxaca declaratoria de emergencia por estragos de 'Lester'" [Oaxaca will request a declaration of emergency due to the damage caused by 'Lester']. Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved November 22, 2023.
↑ Lisa Bucci (September 16, 2022). Tropical Storm Lester Discussion Number 3 (Report). Miami, Florida, United States: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
↑ Andy Latto (September 16, 2022). Tropical Storm Lester Discussion Number 4 (Report). Miami, Florida, United States: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
↑ David Zelinsky (September 17, 2022). Tropical Depression Lester Intermediate Advisory Number 8A (Report). Miami, Florida, United States: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
↑ Tormenta Tropical "Lester" del Océano Pacífico del 15 al 17 de septiembre de 2022 [Pacific Ocean Tropical Storm "Lester" from September 15 to 17, 2022](PDF) (Report) (in Mexican Spanish). Mexico City, Mexico: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional . Retrieved November 22, 2023.
↑ "La tormenta tropical Lester propiciará lluvias torrenciales en regiones de Guerrero y Oaxaca" [Tropical Storm Lester will cause torrential rains in the regions of Guerrero and Oaxaca] (Press release) (in Mexican Spanish). Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. September 16, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
↑ "Tormenta tropical 'Lester' se forma al sur de las costas de Oaxaca, ¿qué otros estados afectará?" [Tropical storm 'Lester' forms south of the coast of Oaxaca, what other states will it affect?]. Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). September 16, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
↑ "Mexico Prepares For Heavy Rains And Flooding From Tropical Storm". Barron's. September 17, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
↑ "AICM cancelo 14 vuelos en Guerrero por tormenta tropical 'Lester'" [Due to tropical storm 'Lester', AICM cancels 14 flights in Guerrero]. Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). September 17, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
1 2 3 Óscar Rodríguez; Javier Trujillo; Arnoldo Delgadillo (September 17, 2022). "Lluvias por 'Lester' dejan afectaciones en Guerrero y Colima; emiten alerta en Oaxaca" [Rains caused by 'Lester' leave damage in Guerrero and Colima; Alert issued in Oaxaca]. Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved November 22, 2023.
↑ César Cabrera (September 16, 2022). "Activan alerta en 33 municipios de Michoacán por tormenta tropical 'Lester'" [Alert activated in 33 municipalities of Michoacán due to tropical storm 'Lester']. Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved November 22, 2023.
↑ Jesús Guerrero (September 18, 2022). "Lester floods more than 700 homes in Guerrero" [Lester floods more than 700 homes in Guerrero]. Amapola Periodismo (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved November 22, 2023.
1 2 Oscar Rodriguez (September 18, 2022). "Activan Plan DN-III en Oaxaca por paso de 'Lester'" [Plan DN-III activated in Oaxaca due to the passage of 'Lester']. Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved November 22, 2023.
↑ Josefina Ruiz (September 18, 2022). "Al menos seis vehículos fueron arrastrados tras tormenta tropical 'Lester' en Sayulita" [At least six vehicles were swept away after tropical storm 'Lester' in Sayulita]. Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved November 22, 2023.

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[3] All times are in Universal Time Coordinated, unless otherwise noted

[TCR-1] 1 2 3 4 5 6 Brad Reinhart (December 21, 2022). Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Storm Lester (PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida, United States: National Hurricane Center . Retrieved November 22, 2023.

[4Deaths-2] 1 2 3 4 Óscar Rodríguez; Rogelio Agustín Esteban (September 20, 2022). "Solicitará Oaxaca declaratoria de emergencia por estragos de 'Lester'" [Oaxaca will request a declaration of emergency due to the damage caused by 'Lester']. Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved November 22, 2023.

[4] Lisa Bucci (September 16, 2022). Tropical Storm Lester Discussion Number 3 (Report). Miami, Florida, United States: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved November 22, 2023.

[5] Andy Latto (September 16, 2022). Tropical Storm Lester Discussion Number 4 (Report). Miami, Florida, United States: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved November 22, 2023.

[6] David Zelinsky (September 17, 2022). Tropical Depression Lester Intermediate Advisory Number 8A (Report). Miami, Florida, United States: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved November 22, 2023.

[7] Tormenta Tropical "Lester" del Océano Pacífico del 15 al 17 de septiembre de 2022 [Pacific Ocean Tropical Storm "Lester" from September 15 to 17, 2022](PDF) (Report) (in Mexican Spanish). Mexico City, Mexico: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional . Retrieved November 22, 2023.

[8] "La tormenta tropical Lester propiciará lluvias torrenciales en regiones de Guerrero y Oaxaca" [Tropical Storm Lester will cause torrential rains in the regions of Guerrero and Oaxaca] (Press release) (in Mexican Spanish). Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. September 16, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2023.

[9] "Tormenta tropical 'Lester' se forma al sur de las costas de Oaxaca, ¿qué otros estados afectará?" [Tropical storm 'Lester' forms south of the coast of Oaxaca, what other states will it affect?]. Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). September 16, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2023.

[10] "Mexico Prepares For Heavy Rains And Flooding From Tropical Storm". Barron's. September 17, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2023.

[11] "AICM cancelo 14 vuelos en Guerrero por tormenta tropical 'Lester'" [Due to tropical storm 'Lester', AICM cancels 14 flights in Guerrero]. Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). September 17, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2023.

[Damages-12] 1 2 3 Óscar Rodríguez; Javier Trujillo; Arnoldo Delgadillo (September 17, 2022). "Lluvias por 'Lester' dejan afectaciones en Guerrero y Colima; emiten alerta en Oaxaca" [Rains caused by 'Lester' leave damage in Guerrero and Colima; Alert issued in Oaxaca]. Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved November 22, 2023.

[13] César Cabrera (September 16, 2022). "Activan alerta en 33 municipios de Michoacán por tormenta tropical 'Lester'" [Alert activated in 33 municipalities of Michoacán due to tropical storm 'Lester']. Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved November 22, 2023.

[14] Jesús Guerrero (September 18, 2022). "Lester floods more than 700 homes in Guerrero" [Lester floods more than 700 homes in Guerrero]. Amapola Periodismo (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved November 22, 2023.

[DN-III-15] 1 2 Oscar Rodriguez (September 18, 2022). "Activan Plan DN-III en Oaxaca por paso de 'Lester'" [Plan DN-III activated in Oaxaca due to the passage of 'Lester']. Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved November 22, 2023.

[16] Josefina Ruiz (September 18, 2022). "Al menos seis vehículos fueron arrastrados tras tormenta tropical 'Lester' en Sayulita" [At least six vehicles were swept away after tropical storm 'Lester' in Sayulita]. Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved November 22, 2023.

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