Each tropical storm, hurricane or tropical cyclone is given a distinctive name, given in alphabetical order, beginning with A. Examine the list for 2008 storms.
Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA, announced its projection for the 2008 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season. NOAA's Climate Prediction Center issued a prediction for near normal or above normal hurricane season. The 2008 hurricane season begins on June 1st.
NOAA also issued the list for storm names for Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes for 2008. These names are maintained by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization.
Here is the list:
- Arthur
- Bertha
- Cristobal
- Dolly
- Edouard
- Fay
- Gustav
- Hanna
- Ike
- Josephine
- Kyle
- Laura
- Marco
- Nana
- Omar
- Paloma
- Rene
- Sally
- Teddy
- Vicky
- Wilfred
In the event that more than 21 named storms occur in a season, names will be taken from the Greek alphabet.
Let's hope we don't see all of these named storms in 2008, making it a quiet year and predictions incorrect.
