Should the NHC use the 2004 Atlantic's name list to name it?

[OtherHD]

Maybe the WMO can come up with a list of names just for TC oddities, like Mediterranean and South Atlantic storms. Maybe just a list of 10 or so, rotated like they do in the WPAC. Perhaps they could use the Greek alphabet.

[Hurricanehink]

OtherHD, that is an excellent idea. The Mediterranean and South Atlantic does have storms, but it never gets advisories or a name. There <I>should</I> be special list.

[senorpepr]

Maybe the WMO can come up with a list of names just for TC oddities, like Mediterranean and South Atlantic storms. Maybe just a list of 10 or so, rotated like they do in the WPAC. Perhaps they could use the Greek alphabet.

I agree with the Greek alphabet ... or even the phonic alphabet. They utilized the Greek alphabet in the event we use up all the names in a given year in the N. Atlantic. Something could be done. Hurricane Alpha anyone?

[Guest]

Great idea HD. They do need to be named something as they do inflict the same damage as the rest do. This i am definetly in favor of. Best way for keeping track of them as well especially considering how rare systems like this one is!

[Guest]

Each Hurricane Basin has a list of names. This is not considered one of the tropical cuclone basins. No, it shouldn't and more then likely will not be named.
I have been IM'ing with Hurricane Mike, who follows each of the tropical basins year round. He says this is just doesn't happen, due to the hostile winds in the south atlantic. This I agree on, and I can nevere remember there ever being a system in the south atlantic.
So, no, it shouldn't be named, but, the NRL has picked up the slack, and I'm sure the local governments in South America are well aware of the situation. This, as well as other meteorological offices are probably sharing all the needed information that pertains to this rare event.
The question is. How will this affect the 2004 Hurricane Season for the North Atlantic? Is this a precursor of whats to come?

[Rainband]

Maybe the WMO can come up with a list of names just for TC oddities, like Mediterranean and South Atlantic storms. Maybe just a list of 10 or so, rotated like they do in the WPAC. Perhaps they could use the Greek alphabet.

Great Idea.

[Guest]

Each Hurricane Basin has a list of names. This is not considered one of the tropical cuclone basins. No, it shouldn't and more then likely will not be named.
I have been IM'ing with Hurricane Mike, who follows each of the tropical basins year round. He says this is just doesn't happen, due to the hostile winds in the south atlantic. This I agree on, and I can nevere remember there ever being a system in the south atlantic.
So, no, it shouldn't be named, but, the NRL has picked up the slack, and I'm sure the local governments in South America are well aware of the situation. This, as well as other meteorological offices are probably sharing all the needed information that pertains to this rare event.
The question is. How will this affect the 2004 Hurricane Season for the North Atlantic? Is this a precursor of whats to come?

Intresting point Bob. The only thing is why are we seeing more of these type of systems and or is the trend towards a more active South Atlantic in which if that is the case then why not name these systems or something???? I do see your point but imo other things must be considered especially if we are heading for a more active South Atlantic.

[Anonymous]

I like that idea, HD. But I believe the Greek alphabet comes into use when get past the last name, or 21st storm, in the Atlantic. But since that'd be rare anyways, Greek alphabet could still be used for storms in odd locations.

Hmmm....

1. Tropical Storm Alpha (Apr 1991) -- South Atlantic
2. Hurricane Beta (Jan 1995) -- Mediterranean Sea
3. Hurricane Gamma (Sep 1996) -- Lake Huron
4. Tropical Storm Delta (Aug 2002) -- Black Sea
5. Tropical Storm Epsilon (Sep 2003) -- Mediterranean Sea
5. Tropical Storm Zeta (Jan 2004) -- South Atlantic
6. Hurricane Eta (Mar 2004) -- South Atlantic

Works for me!
(edited to add Sep 2003 Med Sea system that I forgot)

[Hurricanehink]

Lake Huron of September 1996? As in one of the great lakes? Could anyone give me information on that storm?

[Anonymous]

Sure...try this...
http://www.whyy.org/tv12/franklinfacts/sep1202ff.html

[Hurricanehink]

Wow, thanks! That is a crazy loop, and it even looks like a hurricane. It was also during the peak of the season.

[weatherluvr]

I don't remember that one... cool loop... thanks!

[OtherHD]

We are such nerds. In the chatroom, we thought to take it upon ourselves to name 01L, so we decided on Hurricane "Simón Bolívar".

[ColdFront77]

Nice though, Lyle! Reading through this thread in the last few minutes I thought about the possibility of naming this system "Alpha," but without a doubt it should not and will not be "Alex."

As Mike said, when the complete list during the season is used completed, the Greek alphabet (Alpha, Beta, Charlie, Delta, Echo, etc.) are used.

[HurricaneGirl]

Let's call it "Hans Bitchinslappin"!!