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Weather Discussion => General Weather Chat => Topic started by: IntelliStar on February 12, 2008, 08:39:01 PM

Title: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: IntelliStar on February 12, 2008, 08:39:01 PM
I know I have talked about this at TWC Classics; I would like to see the opinions here.

Here are my thoughts:

Likely retired:
Dean - severe damage, totaling near $6 billion
Felix - 130 confirmed deaths, severe damage likely
Noel - 163 confirmed deaths, significant damage

Possibly retired:
Erin - Damage total still pending, but worsened a severe flooding problem in Texas
Olga - 40 deaths, record for an off-season storm

Very small chance:
Humberto - $50 million in damage
Lorenzo - $92 million in damage

Not retired:
Andrea - minimal damage
Barry - minimal damage
Chantal - very minor damage
Gabrielle - minimal damage
Ingrid - fishspinner
Jerry - fishspinner
Karen - fishspinner
Melissa - fishspinner
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: lfmusiclover on February 12, 2008, 08:43:12 PM
I concur with you. I wouldn't change anything about your list.
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: Localonthe8s on February 12, 2008, 08:44:24 PM
I dont expect Erin to be retired since it was a TS
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: beanboy89 on February 12, 2008, 08:50:08 PM
Quote from: Victor on February 12, 2008, 08:44:24 PM
I dont expect Erin to be retired since it was a TS
2001's Tropical Storm Allison was retired. Allison devastated the Houston area with flooding rains for nearly a week.
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: Localonthe8s on February 12, 2008, 08:52:45 PM
I know but Erin wasnt as diastrous as Allison
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: TheRolyPoly on February 12, 2008, 08:55:02 PM
What About Hurricane Katrina?
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: Localonthe8s on February 12, 2008, 08:56:59 PM
Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on February 12, 2008, 08:55:02 PM
What About Hurricane Katrina?
its retired
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: Mike M on February 12, 2008, 08:59:54 PM
Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on February 12, 2008, 08:55:02 PM
What About Hurricane Katrina?
There was no doubt that Katrina was going to be retired. The 2005 storm was the costliest hurricane in history.
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: IntelliStar on February 12, 2008, 10:33:51 PM
Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on February 12, 2008, 08:55:02 PM
What About Hurricane Katrina?

Katrina has already been retired.  It has been replaced with Katia for 2011.

Other names retired from 2005 include:
Dennis - replaced with Don
Rita - replaced with Rina
Stan - replaced with Sean
Wilma - replaced with Whitney

No names were retired for the 2006 season.
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: Mike M on February 12, 2008, 10:36:01 PM
What would happen if Greek hurricane names were to be retired? What would they be replaced by?
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: Localonthe8s on February 13, 2008, 12:38:09 PM
Quote from: MikeM2010 on February 12, 2008, 10:36:01 PM
What would happen if Greek hurricane names were to be retired? What would they be replaced by?
By other greek names
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: Stephen on February 13, 2008, 04:35:22 PM
Quote from: MikeM2010 on February 12, 2008, 10:36:01 PM
What would happen if Greek hurricane names were to be retired? What would they be replaced by?
Even if a Greek name got retired, it still will be used again. :yes:
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: Alejandro on February 13, 2008, 05:56:55 PM
Alex- minimal damage
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: IntelliStar on February 13, 2008, 08:38:38 PM
Quote from: alex on February 13, 2008, 05:56:55 PM
Alex- minimal damage

Wrong season, that was 2004.  Alex was not retired and will be used again in 2010.
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: Alejandro on February 13, 2008, 08:46:01 PM
Quote from: IntelliStar on February 13, 2008, 08:38:38 PM
Quote from: alex on February 13, 2008, 05:56:55 PM
Alex- minimal damage

Wrong season, that was 2004.  Alex was not retired and will be used again in 2010.

are u doing anymore reviews of any other hurricane seasons?
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: Localonthe8s on February 13, 2008, 08:46:41 PM
I can certainly say that nearly half of the names in 2005 season will be retired
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: IntelliStar on February 14, 2008, 08:20:55 AM
Quote from: Victor on February 13, 2008, 08:46:41 PM
I can certainly say that nearly half of the names in 2005 season will be retired

The retirements have already been selected for 2005.  Names retired include Dennis, Katrina, Rita, Stan, and Wilma.

Could we please stay on topic and talk about the 2007 season, not about any other hurricane seasons.
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: lfmusiclover on February 14, 2008, 11:52:15 AM
Quote from: IntelliStar on February 14, 2008, 08:20:55 AM
Quote from: Victor on February 13, 2008, 08:46:41 PM
I can certainly say that nearly half of the names in 2005 season will be retired

The retirements have already been selected for 2005.  Names retired include Dennis, Katrina, Rita, Stan, and Wilma.

Could we please stay on topic and talk about the 2007 season, not about any other hurricane seasons.


Yes, that's a fabulous idea. Let's all please stay on topic.

Vic, let me catch another post of yours that I don't like.
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: Localonthe8s on February 14, 2008, 11:58:48 AM
The reason i put that emoticon was because i was expecting an admin to say that
Title: Re: 2007 hurricane name retirements
Post by: lfmusiclover on February 14, 2008, 12:47:52 PM
Its his thread. He's got the right to make that request too.  ;)