| Moderate Polar Cyclone (BNWC) | |
|---|---|
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| Duration | |
| Formed | October 5, 2015 |
| Dissipated | October 11, 2015 (post-polar after October 10) |
| Strength | |
| Highest winds | 100 mph (1-minute sustained) |
| Lowest pressure | 975 mbar (28.79 inHg) |
| Impact | |
| Damages | None |
| Direct fatalities | {{{direct fatalities}}} |
| Areas affected | None |
| Part of the 2015-16 Arctic Cyclone Season | |
Polar Cyclone Angel was the first named storm of the 2015-16 Arctic cyclone season, and the second-earliest Polar Cyclone with hurricane-force winds in the Arctic basin. It formed on October 5, gained Polar Cyclone intensity on October 7, and reached its peak intensity with winds of 100 MPH in the early morning hours on October 8, and became post-polar early on October 10.
Meteorological History[]
The track of Angel.
On October 4, the Bob Nekaro Weather Center began monitoring a small area of low pressure producing snow flurries, located about 400 miles south of the North Pole, directly north of Canada. At their first advisory at 4PM EDT, the BNWC predicted that the disturbance would have a 0% chance of development within the next 48 hours and a 20% chance of development within the next 5 days. However, the storm rapidly intensified, and was given an 80% chance of development by 3PM on October 5. Later that afternoon, satellite imagery from a BNWC Cyclone Hunters aircraft found a closed circulation and named the storm Polar Storm Angel nearly four weeks before the season officially begins. Angel later strengthened on October 6, and acquired Polar Cyclone status on October 7 at 3:00 PM. Later that evening, it is estimated that Angel peaked in intensity as a Moderate Polar Cyclone at 06:00 UTC on October 8. However, wind shear later inhibited development of the storm, and later on October 7 it was determined that it was highly unlikely that Angel would make landfall or reach major cyclone status. Angel weakened to a Polar Storm on October 8 as it entered an area with higher wind shear and warmer waters. Later on October 8, Angel's winds decreased to 65 mph. Angel further weakened to 45 mph on October 9. At 03:00 UTC on October 10, Angel was declared a post-polar depression, and was the final advisory issued by the BNWC. Angel's remnants completely dissipated on October 11.
Impact[]
Polar Cyclone Angel caused no damage or fatalities, so its name was not retired.