See the most recent hurricane season forecast and updates here. The 2019 atlantic hurricane season names list begins with a rather familiar name. The lists get reused, so 20 s list of names will be used in 2019, and 2014s list will be the. Dean was replaced by dorian, felix was replaced by fernand, and noel was replaced by nestor. It was also the first season since 1968 with no storms of at least category 2 intensity on the saffirsimpson hurricane. However, the formation of tropical cyclones is possible at any time of the year. These are the 2019 hurricane names, from andrea to wendy. Kiko was redesignated as a hurricane in the post season reanalysis. The 20 pacific hurricane season was the first pacific tropical cyclone season on record to use names from the atlantic naming lists. Lists of tropical cyclone names simple english wikipedia. Hurricane names for the 2019 atlantic season the weather. Jan, 2014 the 20 atlantic hurricane season was an active season which produced 17 named storms. Tropical storm andrea tropical storm andrea kicked off the 20 hurricane season, forming in the gulf of mexico on the evening of june 5, then making landfall over florida, dumping considerable amounts of rain and even spawning some tornadoes.
A list of the 20 atlantic hurricane and tropical storm names. Hurricane florence and michael also were retired at the end of the 2018 season after they walloped north carolina and puerto rico, respectively. The united nations world meteorological organization maintains the list of potential hurricane names. Names not retired from this list were used again in 2019. In other words, they are currently using nonretired names that were also used in both 20 and 2005. The names not retired from this list will be used again in the 2025 season. Jun 05, 20 from andrea to wendy, check out the storm names for this years atlantic hurricane season. Hurricane names for 20122016 south florida sun sentinel. The number of tropical storms was slightly above the.
Hurricane names for the 2019 atlantic hurricane season cnn. See a list of retired tropical storm and hurricane names here. This information is for the general publics viewing, but hurricane. Take a look at the list of names that will be used for the 20 hurricane season which began. Census bureau produces timely local statistics that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness and recovery efforts. These dates historically describe the period of year when most tropical cyclones form in the atlantic basin. The 20 atlantic hurricane season was an event that occurs when tropical cyclones develop in the atlantic basin. Hurricane names list 20 hurricane season names live science. Andrea barry chantal dean erin felix gabrielle humberto ingrid jerry karen lorenzo melissa noel olga. Weather forecasters are predicting another busy atlantic hurricane season. Heres a complete list of the names that will be used for any tropical storms and hurricanes that form during the 20 atlantic hurricane season. The 2015 atlantic hurricane season was the last of three consecutive below average atlantic hurricane seasons.
Additional storms will take the names from the greek alphabet, alpha, beta, gamma, delta, etc. The 2000 atlantic hurricane season was a fairly active hurricane season, but featured the latest first named storm in a hurricane season since 1992. For example, if a tropical cyclone formed on december 28th, it would take the name from the previous season s list of names. How and why hurricanes get their names howstuffworks. It became a subtropical storm on june 7 before making a landfall 310 miles southwest of tampa, florida. Hurricane dorian did limited damage to the myrtle beach area in 2019. Jun 08, 20 state farm post card reminding of the total of 21 named storms. The lists include storms in both the atlantic basin gulf and east coast hurricanes and eastern northpacific pacific island and west coast hurricanes. Hurricane season officially starts on june 1 and ends on november 30.
The atlantic hurricane season officially begins june 1st, peaks september 10th, and ends november 30th, although hurricanes can form at any time. The name sandy was retired from the list of hurricane names after last years devastating storm on the. The national hurricane center s tropical cyclone reports contain comprehensive information on each tropical cyclone, including synoptic history, meteorological statistics, casualties and damages, and the postanalysis best track sixhourly positions and intensities. It was also the first season since 1968 with no storms of at least. If a storm formed in february, it would be named from the subsequent season s list of names. This years names were last used in 20, with the exception of ingrid which was retired after hurricane ingrid devastated mexico in february of that year and killed 32 people. Thursday, may 23, 20 tweet kingston, jamaica the 20 list of names was released by the national hurricane centre, ahead of whats expected to be an aboveaverage hurricane season.
The 20 atlantic hurricane season was a moderately active atlantic hurricane season, although most of the storms were weak and shortlived. The storms will get their names from an alphabetical list of 21 names selected by the world meteorological organization. The number of tropical storms was slightly above the 19812010 average of 12. The names harvey, irma, maria, and nate were retired following the devastating 2017 season. For every year, there is a preapproved list of tropical storm and hurricane names. This was the same list used in the 20 season, with the exception of the name imelda, which replaced ingrid. See this years hurricane season forecast and updates here. The list of united states hurricanes includes all tropical cyclones officially recorded to have produced sustained winds of greater than 74 mph 118 kmh in the united states, which is the minimum threshold for hurricane intensity. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. Atlantic ocean hurricane names for the 2019 season. This means tropical storm debby, for example, will become hurricane debby if it reaches maturity. Atlantic 20 hurricane season names videos metatube.
The season began on may 15, 20 for the eastern pacific and on june 1, 20 for the central pacific, and it ended on november 30, 20 for both areas. It was a well below average season for both hurricanes and major hurricanes but it was a slightly above average season for named storms. The hurricane season officially began on june 1, and ended on november 30. A brief overview of the hurricane season is available in the 20 atlantic annual summary pdf. Jan 17, 2020 the 20 hurricane name list is the same as the 2007 hurricane name list with the exception of three names that were devastating hurricanes in 2007 and thus retired.
Feb 20, 2019 the names harvey, irma, maria, and nate were retired following the devastating 2017 season. The 20 atlantic hurricane season was a well below average atlantic hurricane season and the first since 1994 with no major hurricanes. This is done when a hurricane causes so much death and destruction that reuse of the same name would be insensitive to the people who suffered losses. Sep 19, 20 heres a complete list of the names that will be used for any tropical storms and hurricanes that form during the 20 atlantic hurricane season. Take a look at the list of names that will be used for the 20 hurricane season. See which storm names will be used for the 20 hurricane. An off season atlantic hurricane is a recorded tropical or subtropical cyclone that existed in the atlantic basin outside of the official atlantic hurricane season. In the list above, you can see the storm names thatll be used this year. Within the north atlantic ocean, tropical or subtropical cyclones are named by the national hurricane center nhc when they are judged to have intensified into a tropical storm with winds of at least 65 kmh, 40 mph. The only change that is made to the list of atlantic hurricane names is the occasional retirement of a name. Here is a list of the names slated for tropical cyclones in the atlantic ocean when hurricane season arrives on june 1, 2020. May 24, 20 the national hurricane center started using womens names for atlantic storms in 1953. For the 2019 hurricane season, the following hurricane names could come into play in the north atlantic, caribbean and gulf of mexico, according to the wmo.
The 20 north atlantic hurricane season had named storms, two hurricanes, and no major hurricanes. Noaas climate prediction center is predicting a nearnormal hurricane season this year with a likely range of 9 to 15 named storms of which 4 to 8 could become hurricanes. It became a subtropical storm on june 7 before making a landfall 310 miles 500 km southwest of tampa, florida. Hurricanes and tropical storms annual 20 state of the climate. It produced nine tropical cyclones, eight named storms, the fewest since the 1997 atlantic hurricane season, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes. The season officially began on june 1 and ended on november 30. These dates historically describe the period of year when most. The 2014 atlantic hurricane season was a well below average season in terms of named storms, and an average season in terms of both hurricanes and major hurricanes. Last year, the first named storm of the season formed before the start date, so its good to be prepared ahead of time. The national hurricane center released its list of names for this years atlantic hurricane season, which begins on june 1 and lasts through november and meteorologists. Hurricane names for the 2020 hurricane season how are. The following list of names was used for named storms that formed in the north atlantic in 20. Six lists of names are used in alphabetical order, and maintained by the world meteorological organization with them rotating on a yearly basis. The 20 hurricane name list is one of six in rotation by the world meteorological organization.
List of 20 atlantic hurricane names business insider. Below you will find the listing of hurricane names for the atlantic ocean for the year 2014. Andrea barry chantal dorian erin fernand gabrielle unused humberto ingrid jerry karen unused lorenzo melissa nestor olga pablo rebekah. The lists are now maintained by the world meteorological organization. Take a look at the list of names that will be used for the 20 hurricane season which began on june 3. Hurricane names list 20 hurricane season names live.
The season began when tropical storm andrea formed on june 5, 20. And these are the names youll hear now that the 2019 atlantic hurricane season is underway. If a storm forms in the off season, it will take the next name in the list based on the current calendar date. What if a storm forms when it is not hurricane season. These lists have been generated by the national hurricane center since 1953. Traditionally male names have been included since 1979 with bob. The national oceanic and atmospheric administration currently defines the season as occurring between june 1 and november 30 each calendar year, which is when 97% of all atlantic tropical cyclones occur. Getty images which hurricane name will be this years sandy. Customers should confirm these prognostications with official sources see our links section and follow local recommendations. The storms will get their names from an alphabetical list of 21. The national hurricane center has released the list of names for the 2020. The season started on june 1 and ended on november 30.
The 20 atlantic hurricane names begins with andrea, which left the east coast overnight, and ends with wendy. But the 20 atlantic tropical cyclone season is upon. The 2020 atlantic hurricane season is less than 100 days away, and its never too early to start preparing. Atlantic hurricanes have been named since 1950 with able.
Hurricanes and tropical storms annual 20 state of the. For the 2020 hurricane season, the list of names from 2014 will be used again. The 20 atlantic hurricane season was one of the weakest seasons, but it has a high number of named storms, as this season was the first since 1994 with 0 major hurricanes, and the first since 1968 that had its strongest system being a category 1 hurricane. The season s first named storm will be andrea, which kicked off the 20 season in early june and was a. This season in particular was an interesting one, since it was the first one where the noaa did not use specific names. By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the staradvertisers terms of service.
Apr 08, 2019 the 2019 atlantic hurricane season names list begins with a rather familiar name. May 20, 2012 these names, picked by the world meteorological organization, will be used for any tropical storms and hurricanes that form during the the 2012 atlantic hurricane season. The season was also the first to see twenty named storms since 2009, although many of the storms were weak. The seasons first named storm will be andrea, which kicked off the 20 season in early june and was a subtropical storm before mothers day in early may 2007. State farm post card reminding of the total of 21 named storms. Take a look at the list of names that will be used for the 20 hurricane season which began june 1. The national hurricane centers tropical cyclone reports contain comprehensive information on each tropical cyclone, including synoptic history. It produced twelve tropical cyclones, eleven named storms, four hurricanes, and two major hurricanes. But the 20 atlantic tropical cyclone season is upon us. Not including the 2019 hurricane season, 89 atlantic hurricane or tropical storm names have been retired, and considering the damage left behind from hurricane dorian in the bahamas, it almost. In the event that more than 21 named tropical cyclones occur in the atlantic basin in a season, additional storms will take names from the greek alphabet. The following list of names was used for named storms that formed in the north atlantic in 2019. The national hurricane center started using womens names for atlantic storms in 1953.
Hurricane names for the 2020 season farmers almanac. Weather forecasters predict another busy atlantic hurricane season. A brief overview of the hurricane season is available in the 20 eastern pacific annual summary pdf. The storms will get their names from an alphabetical list of 21 names. Below you will find the listing of hurricane names for the atlantic ocean for the year 20. Andrea barry chantal dean erin felix gabrielle humberto ingrid jerry karen lorenzo melissa noel olga pablo rebekah sebastien tanya van wendy. Hurricane season begins on june 1 and ends on november 30 each year.
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