The depression strengthened and was upgraded to Tropical Storm Bret on the following day.
Overall, Tropical Storm Bret caused 184 deaths and about $25 million in damage.
About four hours after formation, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Bret, upon which it attained a minimum central pressure of 1002 mbar.
High terrain in the northern portions of those countries severely disrupted the circulation of Tropical Storm Bret.
Tropical Storm Bret caused devastation throughout its path, especially in Latin America.
Tropical Storm Bret also left 35,000 people homeless in Nicaragua.
However, by late on August 19, the depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Bret.
Tropical Storm Bret was the second named storm of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season.
It strengthened into Tropical Storm Bret just three hours later, owing to a quick increase in winds and deep central convection.
Tropical Storm Bret formed off of a cold front.
