&sq=&lang=&file=File:Tropical_Storm_Colin_August_5_1505UTC.jpg) Colin shortly after regenerating into a tropical storm on August 5 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | August 2, 2010 |
| Remnant low | August 8 |
| Dissipated | August 9, 2010 |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 60 mph (95 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 1005 mbar (hPa); 29.68 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 1 direct |
| Damage | Minimal |
| Areas affected | Leeward Islands, Bermuda, The Carolinas and New England |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Tropical Storm Colin was a tropical cyclone that brought squally weather to Bermuda and caused extensive rip currents across the East Coast of the United States in August 2010. The fourth tropical cyclone and third named storm of the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season, Colin developed as a tropical depression from a low-pressure area in the central Atlantic on August 2. After forming, the storm initially strengthened gradually, attaining tropical storm status early on August 3. However, due to its acceleration to the west-northwest, Colin was unable to maintain a closed circulation and subsequently degenerated into a trough later that day. The National Hurricane Center noted the possibility of regeneration over subsequent days, and by August 5, Colin had once again become a tropical cyclone. Despite moderate wind shear impacting the system, Colin reached a peak intensity of 60 mph (97 km/h) on August 5. However, vertical wind shear prevented further intensification and eventually weakened the storm. By early on August 8, Colin had weakened to a tropical depression, and dissipated near Bermuda shortly after. Though it remained well offshore, Colin produced rough seas along the East Coast of the United States. At least 205 ocean rescues were made. In Bermuda, effects were generally minimal. Less than 1 inch (25 mm) of rain fell and winds remained below tropical storm force.