The 2019 atlantic hurricane season names list begins with a rather familiar name. See a list of retired tropical storm and hurricane names here. The atlantic had three quiet hurricane seasons from 202015, followed by a slightly aboveaverage season in 2016, near recordbreaking levels of activity in 2017 and slightly aboveaverage. Hurricanes and tropical storms august 2015 state of. The 2012 atlantic hurricane season was the final year in a consecutive string of three very active seasons, although many of the storms were weak and shortlived. The names of three 2015 hurricanes are being retired. Here are ap style terms to know when writing about hurricanes. Names like katrina 2005, joaquin 2015, irma 2017, maria 2017 and florence 2018 have been retired. Capitalize the word hurricane when its part of a storms assigned name e. The 2015 pacific hurricane season is the secondmost active pacific hurricane season on. View the 2015 atlantic hurricane season fast facts on cnn and learn more about hurricanes or tropical depressions in the united states. It officially started on june 1 and ended on november 30.
Hurricane season begins on june 1st, which is technically still spring in 2015, summer doesnt begin until june 21st. If a hurricane does tremendous damage, such as katrina, sandy, or harvey, the name is retired and replaced by a different name beginning with the same. 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. If a storm forms in the offseason, it will take the next name in the list based on the current calendar date. Hurricane names for the 2020 hurricane season how are. Every year, there is a preapproved list of tropical storm and hurricane names.
However the first named storm, ana, developed nearly a month before the official start of the season, the first time this has happened since 2012s. A brief overview of the hurricane season is available in the 2015 atlantic annual summary pdf. The reliable record of landfalling hurricanes in the u. Heres the complete list of 2015 hurricane season storm names, including the greek alphabet. Listing of atlantic 2016 hurricane names thoughtco. If more than 21 storms form in one season like happened in 2005, the greek alphabet is. Hurricane season officially starts today, june 1, in the. But there may be differences, some hurricane seasons may start in may, like the atlantic hurricane. The start and end dates for hurricane seasons are generally fixed to 1 june 30 november. Tropical storm names hurricane names 2012 through 2021.
This list was the same naming list used in the 2009 season. By watching this video, youll know what the next tropical storm or hurricane will be named. Weve already seen tropical storms ana, bill and claudette in the early 2015 hurricane season. The national hurricane centers tropical cyclone reports contain comprehensive information on each tropical cyclone, including synoptic history.
Below you will find the listing of hurricane names for the atlantic ocean for the year 2015. These lists have been generated by the national hurricane center since 1953. The following list of names was used for named storms that formed in the north atlantic in 2015. The 2017 atlantic hurricane season video will be uploaded after all the tcrs come out, and retired names are announced. Get the full list of hurricane names for the 2015 season. The areas covered include the north atlantic ocean, gulf of mexico. This table includes the storms names, duration, peak intensity, areas affected bold indicates made landfall in that region at least once, damages, and death totals. The 2015 hurricane season begins today storm names, outlook. A brief and sexist history by katie booth on august 31, 2015 with the 2015 atlantic hurricane season ramping up, the tiny island of dominica has already been slammed by tropical storm erika, leaving at least 20 dead and setting.
That means every six years, the names cycle back around and get reused which happened in 2019. The 2015 atlantic hurricane season had a little less storms than usual, 11 storms, and four of them reached hurricane status. For every year, there is a preapproved list of tropical storm and hurricane names. The 2015 atlantic hurricane season was an active north atlantic. The tropical storm and hurricane names for 2015 thoughtco. These were the names used to name storms during 2015, the name joaquin was used for the first time after juan was retired for. A storm was named joaquin for the first time in 2015. The following names will be used to name tropical and subtropical cyclones in the 2015 season. Regardless of the name, use it and its, not she, her or. The 2015 atlantic hurricane season runs from june 1 to november 30. This is a table of the storms and their effects in the 2019 atlantic hurricane season. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season was the first aboveaverage hurricane season since 2012, producing 15 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes. The 2015 hurricane season begins today storm names.
On average, a major hurricane makes landfall in the u. This table includes the storms names, duration, peak intensity. The 2015 hurricane season begins today storm names, outlook and new products hurricane season officially starts today, june 1, in the atlantic ocean. This is a table of the storms and their effects in the 2015 atlantic hurricane season. The 2015 hurricane season has officially come to a close in both the atlantic and easterncentral pacific basins.
Hurricane names for the 2020 season farmers almanac. June 17, 2015 the north atlantic hurricane season began on june 1 and lasts through nov. Overall, the 2019 hurricane season had slightly more storm activity than expected, with more named tropical storms than normal, but a nearaverage. Below you will find the listing of hurricane names for the atlantic ocean for the year 2016. Census bureau produces timely local statistics that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness and recovery efforts. Breakdown of 2020 hurricane names as season begins in less than 100 days tracking the tropics.
Ana, bill, claudette, danny, erika, fred, grace, henri, ida, joaquin, kate, larry, mindy, nicholas, odette, peter. The 2015 atlantic hurricane season may be one of the least active in decades, according to an initial forecast issued thursday by colorado state university. The 2015 hurricane season begins today storm names, outlook and new products. Six years ago, a tropical depression formed just east of florida. Nasanoaa hurricane seasonjune 1 to november 30 this yearisnt exactly the quietest.
Hurricane season begins on june 1 and ends on november 30 each year. Hurricane names for the 2019 atlantic season the weather. See the most recent list of retired hurricane names. The following names were used to name storms that reached tropical or. In the meanwhile, heres the 2015 pacific hurricane season. The seasons first named storm will be andrea, which kicked off the 20 season in early june and was a. Not including 2019, at least two storm names have been retired from their list since 2015. Breakdown of 2020 hurricane names as season begins in less. National hurricane center unveils names of potential. A hawaiian hurricane is a tropical cyclone that forms in the pacific ocean and affects the hawaiian islands. Atlantic tropical cyclone tracks 2015 north atlantic hurricane season track map click to enlarge. This is when most tropical cyclones form in the atlantic.
Tropical storm and hurricane names 2012, 20, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. The next day, the depression organized enough to be classified as a tropical storm and was given the name linda. Introducing your 2015 hurricane names boating magazine. August 29 marks the 10th anniversary since hurricane katrina hit the gulf coast, killing 1,200, according to the ap stylebook, though other sources estimate higher numbers. The 2015 atlantic hurricane season was a nearnormal season, the season spawned 15 depressions, 12 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 3 major before the season began, other parts of the globe were experiencing record breaking activity, such. 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. An infrared satellite view of hurricane patricia near peak intensity on october 23, 2015. Hawaii lies in the central pacific, where about four or five tropical cyclones appear each year, although as many as fifteen have occurred, such as in the. We already know the first atlantic storm of 2015 was named ana. See the most recent hurricane season forecast and updates. For example, if a tropical cyclone formed on december 28th, it would take the name from the previous seasons list of names. The 2020 atlantic hurricane season officially begins june 1 and the first name on the list is arthur.
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