This color-coded image shows rainfall over the Caribbean from November 1 to 7, 2010, and the storm track for Tomas from October 30 to November 7, 2010.
Tropical Storm Nicole maintained tropical-storm status for only a matter of hours, but the storm nevertheless poured torrential rains on the island nation of Jamaica. The heavy rain led to flash floods and landslides, which proved especially deadly in shantytowns along unstable banks.