Hurricane and Tropical Storm Names

[Golfgrl1911]

Does anyone here remember what the last letter of the alphabet an actual hurricane or Tropical Storm has been named after? I can't seem to remember anything past the letter "I". Isabelle was several years ago right? Anything after that? I was just wondering if Ivan could possibly be the last one this season (with any luck).
I know that they pre-name them through the letters of the alphabet but don't know how many storms have brewed up to actually be named. I read in late spring that this was going to be an unusually busy hurricane season but this is crazy!! And we're only a little more than half through the season!! When will it end??!!:confused:

[dakrewser]

Well, Keith, Lenny, and Michelle have all been "retired" which means those names were attached to destructive storms...

-dave

[gliles]

Well, Keith, Lenny, and Michelle have all been "retired" which means those names were attached to destructive storms...
As have Geroges, Floyd, Allison, Iris and Mitch.

This is an interesting link:
http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/hurricane/names.html

[Golfgrl1911]

Very Interesting ...........I did not know that.

[excitedofharpenden]

Golfgrl1911

Here is a good link for previous years (including stats and dates). 1995 was a bad one. It got up to Tanya:eek:

http://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/hurrarchive.asp

Phil

[Golfgrl1911]

So apparently the storms have at least gone through the letter "M". Travel partners name is Lisa. I was teasing her because this years "L" storm is going to be named Lisa.........I'd better be careful teasing her about that as our cruise is only 20 days away...eh? I don't want to be put in the position of the poor folks who were supposed to board on Saturday's "Z" ship!! And it looks as if the 25th sailing is just about full too!

[Krazy Kruizers]

Very interesting.

Living here in the north we don't really pay attention to all the storms unless they become really big name makers.

[ocngypz]

Opal.. I think was retired in 95. She was a doozy. Then there was Roxanne which hit Mexico.

[caper]

Juan has been retired from the list a few months ago.

[excitedofharpenden]

Another bit of information I picked up from somewhere was that naming of hurricanes was revived during World War II by the Americans. One story tells of a radio operator issuing a hurricane warning and then he started singing a few bars of 'Every little breeze seems to whisper Louise', and the hurricane was thereafter known as Louise. Not sure how exact this story is, but it seems sensible.:)

Phil

[Vicar]

Up here in New England we had Gloria in 85, that was pretty bad

Years before that we had Camille and Diane that did a lot damage up here

[e_brick]

Can't comment on the name, but I heard on The Weather Channel just a bit ago that Ivan is one of the farthest south Atlantic hurricanes in recorded history.

[Golfgrl1911]

Phil........Thanks for the trivia!! I'm always up for a bit of trivia seeing as how ONE of these days I'm going on the "Who Want's To Be A Millionaire" Show!! If that question comes up I PROMISE I will send a few $$ your way!! My motto : You never know!!

Chef Nancy:)

[Flacrusrs]

2004Alex
Bonnie
Charley
Danielle
Earl
Frances
Gaston
Hermine
Ivan
Jeanne
Karl
Lisa
Matthew
Nicole
Otto
Paula
Richard
Shary
Tomas
Virginie
Walter

[Moons31]

It was actually Umberto. I heard it on CNN last night. I didnt catch what year it was though..

[excitedofharpenden]

Chef Nancy, you are welcome. A raft of useless info, me!;) If you do end up on Regis's show, please don't have me as your 'Phone a friend'. Too much pressure....................:eek:

Phil

[Golfgrl1911]

Phil.........Made me Laugh out loud!!! I already have my phone a friend picked out!! Sorry!! If you are in the Ohio area though I will be happy to take you for a spin in the old Miata though!! You are one handsome bloke!!

[excitedofharpenden]

Nancy, now you have me all embarrassed:o Can I ask the audience?:)

Phil

[Golfgrl1911]

Sure Phil...........Audience isn't he one handsome bloke???:)

[Golfgrl1911]

Wait..........the responses are coming in......

[Ziggy7]

He sure is !!!
Good thing I'm already married Phil or look out!



psssst how much money did you say you would pay Nancy ?????
hehehehe just kidding!

[Golfgrl1911]

Depends on how many questions I can answer correctly......I will be more than generous though!! ;)

[excitedofharpenden]

Now you have me laughing out loud!:D I spend most of my time on the Celebrity board. I'll have to come here more often, when my ego needs a boost;) Ziggy7, in answer to your question, $500. Well I thought that was a good deal.............!:D

Phil

[Golfgrl1911]

But Phil, what if I win the MILLION? You only want $500.00?? Okay brother, you got it baby!! The sad thing for you is that it's now on paper and official!! LOL Don't worry........I never forget a promise ..........and if it were to be that I was asked a question that pertained to that subject I would have to look you up and give you your "just desserts". Not to worry, the better half would make sure that it was "just money"!!! Chef Nancy:)