User blog comment:CobraStrike/Cobra Strike's Official Mid-Season Predictions for the 2011 Atlantic and Pacifc Hurricane Seasons (August 15)/@comment-4074533-20110822121218/@comment-2239664-20110823035827

I think Andrew meant the first time the first 8 storms didn't become hurricanes, and Irene finally ended that streak. Ignacio did the same in 2003's PHS. Keep in mind 1907 and 1914 had no hurricanes altogether Andrew, so it's not going to mean nothing for this season, especially if Irene gets as strong as NHC forecasts it to be.