Forum:2019 Atlantic hurricane season

Future start
We're going to make the 2019 forum slightly ahead of time, but we already have the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific betting pools up, with some slight changes. In any instance, this year is using list 5, the one Atlantic naming list that has never gone one single season of usage without having at least 1 retired name since the modern naming lists since 1979, and has the most retired names from any 1979-today naming list, with 13. My personal predictions are 15-21 named storms, 7-12 hurricanes, 4-6 major hurricanes, and maybe a category 5 or two. I doubt the El Nino we saw rise up last year will last long or that strongly into 2019, not to want a bad season, but it's very possible. Ryan1000 03:52, November 20, 2018 (UTC)
 * I also think the El Nino won't last as long, but I do think it will last around February or March, and then a warm neutral for most of the season. However, I also believe El Nino effects will linger int he Atlantic for most of the season, i.e., strong upper-wind shear. With that being said, I think the 2019 AHS will be near-neutral season with 12-15 named storms, 5-7 hurricanes, and 1-2 major hurricanes. I don't expect a C5 this upcoming season, but I do expect 1 retired name, maybe even no names being retired.  ~ Roy25     Happy Thanksgiving Day!!!  |  🦃     23:09, November 22, 2018 (UTC)


 * While I personally think the name list has no correlation to the upcoming season, I just hope it has at least one major hurricane, lol. I think 2019 will be slightly below to near average. -  PORY GONAL  13:18, November 28, 2018 (UTC)


 * The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun!  Sandy 156   :)  04:06, June 1, 2019 (UTC)

Hall of Fame 2019
Since it's officially 2019, this year's hall of fame is now open for voting, if anyone wants to do it. Ryan1000 12:34, January 1, 2019 (UTC)

September
Since it's only a day away, this section has been added. The two AOIs in Africa and GOM will be transferred here if they become TDs. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 13:40, August 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * models are hinting that the wave behind fernand to be will take an irma type path. Looking likely itllgbe humberto. PeterPiper567 (talk) 20:54, August 31, 2019 (UTC)

AOI: Off the coast of Africa
New wave being shown off of Africa on the NHC site. 0/20 Leeboy100 Hello! 07:02, August 30, 2019 (UTC)
 * Now up to 0/30.  Sandy 156   :)  ~ Beware of Dorian 14:27, August 30, 2019 (UTC)
 * 0/40 now. Beatissima (talk) 23:57, August 30, 2019 (UTC)
 * This wave gives me chills. A potentially major Fernand could be looming. Hopefully it's a fishspinner if it develops because we don't need any more devastation after Dorian's threat and the impacts of big ones in previous years. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  02:52, August 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * Now up to 10/50.  Sandy 156   :)  ~ Beware of Dorian 05:47, August 31, 2019 (UTC)

Judging by the 5-day TWO, this looks like a fishspinner. The 10/20 AOI in the GOM is more concerning for me, as it may become a big rain event which might cause flooding in Mexico or other areas in the Gulf. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 05:54, August 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * 20/60 now. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 13:36, August 31, 2019 (UTC)

Looking likely that this storm will be a fishspinner, due to a quick northern turn it'll take soon, so this probably won't do much on land. But it might have a chance to RI to a semi-strong hurricane, if previous storms like Fred and Julia in this position are anything to judge by. Ryan1000 14:16, August 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * I predict a cat 2 from Fernand. PeterPiper567 (talk) 16:56, August 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * Hopefully this will be a fishspinner, looks like that will likely be the case. Has a chance to be our next major IMO. Still won't rule out the possibility that it curves back to the west after the end of the 5-day TWO forecast and eventually threatens Bermuda and New England/Atlantic Canada in the very long run. Gives me slight Florence vibes tbh. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  19:09, August 31, 2019 (UTC)

Increased to 50/70. This is becoming interesting. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 12:16, September 1, 2019 (UTC)

91L.INVEST
Looks like this is finally invested. ChowKam2002 (talk) 13:34, September 1, 2019 (UTC)
 * Any analogs for this storm? PeterPiper567 (talk) 16:39, September 1, 2019 (UTC)

60/70 now. YellowSkarmory (talk) 17:45, September 1, 2019 (UTC)
 * This is looking most likely to become Fernand. Hopefully it will be a fish. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:06, September 1, 2019 (UTC)
 * Now 60/80. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  23:54, September 1, 2019 (UTC)
 * 80/80, a TD may arrive tomorrow morning. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:00, September 2, 2019 (UTC)

Added these AOI's to September as they'll form in the month by now, if they develop. Also, I archived August sans Dorian, who will get his own archive when he dissipates. Anyways, this'll probably become Fernand first, but it's unlikely to affect land, besides Cabo Verde. Ryan1000 16:58, September 2, 2019 (UTC)
 * Now 80/90.  Sandy 156   :)  ~ Beware of Dorian 21:04, September 2, 2019 (UTC)
 * Beware the first storm of September!!!!! --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 02:06, September 3, 2019 (UTC)

90/90 now. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 06:07, September 3, 2019 (UTC)


 * Probably not this year Dylan, The first storm this month will not be very notable, if it's this storm it'll be a fishspinner, if it's PTC 7 it'll be a short-lived and weak TS hitting Mexico. Ryan1000 12:40, September 3, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Eight
It’s a TD. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 21:03, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * Gabrielle-to-be looks like it'll take an almost straight path northwestward with little strengthening. Forecast to reach 50 mph by Thursday and stay that way through the rest of the forecast due to complicating factors. But it could weaken or strengthen along the way. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  22:15, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * actf says this is gabby PeterPiper567 (talk) 02:24, September 4, 2019 (UTC)
 * Yeah just noticed Ȝeſtikl (talk) 02:25, September 4, 2019 (UTC)
 * Weirdly, NHC went against an upgrade for the new advisory :/ guess Gabrielle will have to wait another 6 to 12 hours. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 02:48, September 4, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Gabrielle
Now it’s named. 40 mph, 1005 mbars. Leeboy100 Beware of Dorian 09:24, September 4, 2019 (UTC)
 * Up to 45 kts (50 mph)/1003 mbar now, forecast peak near the end of the period raised to 55 kts. Rooting for the first Hurricane Gabrielle since 2001, which would also be the first hurricane to bear a female name this season — heck, it's already the strongest lady of the season so far simply by intensifying past 35 kts! --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 15:01, September 4, 2019 (UTC)
 * Looks like the boys are taking everything this year... PeterPiper567 (talk) 17:29, September 4, 2019 (UTC)
 * Yeah, so far the girls (Andrea, Chantal, Erin) have been fails and the male names have been destructive (although Fernand might not be terribly bad compared to Barry and Dorian, especially Dorian). Gabrielle, however, should be better than the other girl names, with a forecast peak of 65 mph and it could potentially be a hurricane. At least this is a fishspinner though. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:16, September 4, 2019 (UTC)
 * Up to 50 mph. Now forecast to become a hurricane early next week. Looks like this will be the first girls' name not to fail this year. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  20:54, September 4, 2019 (UTC)
 * Yes Gabrielle. Become a hurricane! Ȝeſtikl (talk) 00:45, September 5, 2019 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately it’s still poorly organized but a hurricane would be possible as it turns to the northeast.  Sandy 156   :)  14:29, September 5, 2019 (UTC)

Down to 45 mph/1002 mbar. This thing is struggling under high wind shear to stay alive. I would say it might have a chance at becoming a remnant low before regenerating and becoming a possible hurricane. Gabrielle reminds me of Felix '89. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  20:57, September 5, 2019 (UTC)

Post-Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle
I'm-- I am shocked. Last advisory has been issued by the NHC (for now). 40 mph, 1004 mbars. Hopefully it regenerates during the weekend, as said by the same weather bureau. Slight chance of becoming a hurricane before it becomes extratropical again. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 09:36, September 6, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Gabrielle (2nd time)
Guess what- we didn't need to wait that long. ~ KN2731 {talk} 15:28, September 6, 2019 (UTC)
 * Gabrielle is now forecast to peak at 85 mph, which means that we might finally have a fishspinning hurricane this season. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 17:57, September 6, 2019 (UTC)
 * This was post-tropical for such a short time lol. It's possible in post-analysis they might remove the post-tropical part altogether (or extend it). Yeah, a fishspinning hurricane is very likely - it might even have Category 2 potential. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  19:37, September 6, 2019 (UTC)
 * Gabrielle is starting to remind me of last year's Leslie. Beatissima (talk) 23:17, September 6, 2019 (UTC)
 * Now on its way to becoming a hurricane. Up to 60 mph/999 mbar. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  05:51, September 7, 2019 (UTC)
 * Center has relocated to the west; down to 50 mph/1002 mbar.  Sandy 156   :)  18:18, September 7, 2019 (UTC)

Forecast peak intensity lowered to 75 mph. I hope it can still become a hurricane... ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  19:14, September 7, 2019 (UTC)
 * And now it's not even forecast to become a hurricane anymore... 🙁 ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:41, September 7, 2019 (UTC)
 * Strengthened to 65 mph/995 mbar, it may become a brief hurricane before turning extratropical.  Sandy 156   :)  22:11, September 8, 2019 (UTC)
 * Hopefully it does become a hurricane, but it'll be like a re-Barry if it does so. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:31, September 9, 2019 (UTC)

Sadly its weakening now... down to 50 mph/1000 mbar. A guess a hurricane wasn't meant to be. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  19:27, September 9, 2019 (UTC)
 * This has been a sexist season so far :( hopefully Imelda can take one home for the ladies and lend its name to a hurricane, as long as it isn't destructive. At least Gabrielle became the third-strongest storm of the season so far...! --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 23:32, September 9, 2019 (UTC)
 * Gabrielle at least tried to become a hurricane, but sadly it didn’t. At least Gabrielle is the strongest of all the tropical storms this season. Try again in 2025, Gabrielle.  Sandy 156   :)  23:40, September 9, 2019 (UTC)

Post-Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle (2nd time)
And she's gone... for good (or at least until 2025). Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 20:12, September 10, 2019 (UTC)

AOI: Gulf of Mexico
An AOI popped up just recently in the southeastern GoM. At 10/20 rn.  Sandy 156   :)  ~ Beware of Dorian 05:47, August 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * Gulf is a hot tub, wind shear is low and luttle dry air. Can't see this not becoming Gabrielle. PeterPiper567 (talk) 16:57, August 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * Or Fernand if it develops quicker than the Cape Verde wave. The race is on for our next named storm. Now 20/30 on the TWO, but considering the threat to northeastern Mexico, hopefully it's not going to RI. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  19:11, August 31, 2019 (UTC)

Looks like both will be named imo PeterPiper567 (talk) 20:53, August 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * still 20/30, will it get a name PeterPiper567 (talk) 16:39, September 1, 2019 (UTC)
 * Up to 20/40, this'll probably be Gabrielle if it develops. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  23:55, September 1, 2019 (UTC)
 * Now up to 30/50. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:00, September 2, 2019 (UTC)

93L.INVEST
Invested and now up to 60/70. This is currently organizing by the minute, so maybe this would be Gabrielle (or maybe even Fernand) if it forms.  Sandy 156   :)  ~ Beware of Dorian 20:59, September 2, 2019 (UTC)
 * It's a race for the name "Fernand" at this point, although I still think this will be named Gabrielle and the Cape Verde invest gets Fernand. This really looks like it will repeat Gabrielle's 1995 incarnation. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:34, September 3, 2019 (UTC)

Jumped to 80/80. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 06:07, September 3, 2019 (UTC)

Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven
Seems that this will form first. Will likely peak as a weak TS though. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 09:05, September 3, 2019 (UTC)

The two day TWO has PT 7 at 100/100 on the map, and 80/80 on the written statement (or whatever it's called). Which one is it? Ȝeſtikl (talk) 11:05, September 3, 2019 (UTC)


 * It's the former, 100/100. This'll probably become Fernand first at this rate, though we can't rule out the possibility that 91L could pull a surprise and jump to Fernand quickly. It'll probably become a tropical storm and move into Mexico, hopefully without causing any serious flooding. Ryan1000 12:38, September 3, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Seven
Now a TD. 30 kts/1004 mbar. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 15:32, September 3, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Fernand
And here we have the winner of the race to Fernand. 40 mph/1004 mb as of the latest advisory, it looks to be similar to Danielle in 2016. Send Help Please (talk) 18:03, September 3, 2019 (UTC)


 * Or even his last incarnation in 2013, albeit a little later in the season and farther north. Ryan1000 18:38, September 3, 2019 (UTC)


 * Another good comparison might still be Gabrielle in 1995, even though this storm won the race and got "Fernand" instead. It's likely to remain weak before landfall, an outside chance it RIs and reaches at least 60 mph though. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  22:18, September 3, 2019 (UTC)


 * How sad, Fernand deja vued himself from 2013.  Sandy 156   :)  ~ Beware of Dorian 23:15, September 3, 2019 (UTC)


 * Fernand is now at 50 mph/1000 mbar. May intensify further before making landfall.  Sandy 156   :)  ~ Beware of Dorian 00:11, September 4, 2019 (UTC)

Landfall on Tamaulipas State
Actually, Fernand has made landfall now and is down to 40 mph. This really is almost a repeat of its 2013 incarnation except it's further north, and the best comparisons would be Beryl 2000, and like I said earlier, Gab '95. Hopefully it won't be too bad in northeastern Mexico. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:33, September 4, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Fernand
It has been downgraded to a TD over land. Should dissipate soon. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  20:53, September 4, 2019 (UTC)

Bye Fernand. You were short-lived. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 00:40, September 5, 2019 (UTC)

Remnants of Fernand
Bye bye.Ȝeſtikl (talk) 07:56, September 5, 2019 (UTC)
 * Whoa, damage estimates are in, and they're all the way up to $383 million (with, sadly, at least one fatality on top of that). It's not enough to make Fernand a retirement candidate, but even keeping in mind that flooding rainfall can give weak storms like Fernand an equalizer to compensate for the relative lack of winds, I still didn't expect to see a damage figure quite that high. If that damage estimate and/or the death toll rise, then I guess the adage did verify this September, if not nearly on the level of Florence, Ike, Felix, or Ivan. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 23:44, September 9, 2019 (UTC)
 * A bit surprising to see the totals so high. I guess it was more significant than expected and might just somewhat meet "First Storm of September" criteria. These totals are not nearly enough for retirement though. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  04:21, September 10, 2019 (UTC)

Damages lowered to $213 million. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 12:45, September 25, 2019 (UTC)

AOI: East of Dorian
0/20 as of the moment. Just like the WPac, the Atlantic is heating up. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 12:14, September 1, 2019 (UTC) Does anyone reckon this will get named? PeterPiper567 (talk) 16:38, September 1, 2019 (UTC)

10/30 now. YellowSkarmory (talk) 17:46, September 1, 2019 (UTC)
 * do you think it will be named PeterPiper567 (talk) 17:53, September 1, 2019 (UTC)
 * I believe so. If they all develop and get named, we'll be up to Humberto by late week. And this is all after a mostly dead August before Chantal. The Atlantic has exploded for sure! ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:10, September 1, 2019 (UTC)

Wait even the mexico one? PeterPiper567 (talk) 18:52, September 1, 2019 (UTC)
 * I'm just saying that they could all become tropical storms and get named, but it's not a guarantee. If this, the Mexico one, and the Cape Verde wave all become tropical storms, we'll be up to Humberto, but if at least one of them falls short, we won't go that far until a bit later in the season. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  19:03, September 1, 2019 (UTC)

But do YOU think they will all get named or not? That is the question. PeterPiper567 (talk) 19:04, September 1, 2019 (UTC)
 * Like I said, we can't be sure. Maybe they all will, but at least one of them might also bust. We'll have to wait and see. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  19:32, September 1, 2019 (UTC)

Dude, I mean judging from your opinion. YOUR OPINION. Including that huge wave from behind 91L. What order do you think they'll get named and which ones do you think will based on your intuition? In YOUR opinion will that big juicy African wave become Imelda?PeterPiper567 (talk) 21:21, September 1, 2019 (UTC)
 * 91L will become Fernand in my opinion. The Mexico AOI might be Gabrielle and this one might be Humberto. It's quite possible Imelda might come from a wave behind 91L. As far as all of them becoming named though, I'm not super confident right now because one or a couple AOIs also have a good likelihood of busting. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:01, September 2, 2019 (UTC)
 * Good, because I hope at least one of them busts. PeterPiper567 (talk) 00:10, September 2, 2019 (UTC)

Increased slightly to 10/30. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 04:38, September 2, 2019 (UTC)
 * It was actually 10/30 earlier in the day (see YellowSkarmory's post above). Now it's up to 30/50. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:02, September 2, 2019 (UTC)
 * And I oop-- I didn't notice it earlier, sorry for that. Anyway, the race for Fernand is truly on now. 91L at 80/80, two AOIs at 30/50. Not to mention that another tropical wave from Africa is emerging. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 06:08, September 2, 2019 (UTC)

92L.INVEST
Now invested but decreased to 30/40.  Sandy 156   :)  ~ Beware of Dorian 21:02, September 2, 2019 (UTC)
 * Down to 30/30, but only a short window now before upper-level winds become unfavorable. Looks like this'll likely bust. I also noticed this glaring error: * Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent. * Formation chance through 5 days...medium...30 percent. Is 30 percent low or medium chance? 😛 ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:36, September 3, 2019 (UTC)

Still 30/30. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 06:07, September 3, 2019 (UTC)


 * 40/40, might become a short-lived TS like Andrea. Ryan1000 12:45, September 3, 2019 (UTC)


 * PTC10 v2.0: Electric Boogaloo PeterPiper567 (talk) 16:18, September 3, 2019 (UTC)


 * 50/50. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 19:22, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * Where'd the upper level winds go? Ȝeſtikl (talk) 20:09, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * Most likely still there because if upper-level winds were no longer forecast, the 5-day chances would be higher. This is looking increasingly likely to become a short-lived Humberto if it continues organizing at this rate. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  22:20, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * I just checked many wind shear maps and the shear is too strong. This will not be named. PeterPiper567 (talk) 22:41, September 3, 2019 (UTC)

Up to 60/60. I wouldn't rule out a short-lived failure like Andrea, Gil, or Henriette. Hopefully it's a TD at most because I don't like those epic failure TS name wasters. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:37, September 4, 2019 (UTC)
 * Well, this will likely not even get a name. TD at most because it just moved into 40 knots plus of shear. PeterPiper567 (talk) 18:47, September 4, 2019 (UTC)

40/40. It moved into upper level winds produced by Dorian. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 07:58, September 5, 2019 (UTC)
 * 30/30. Bye bye . Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 12:16, September 5, 2019 (UTC)
 * Down to 10/10. Thankfully it didn't steal a name. 94L (the Cape Verde system) looks like it will be Humberto. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  20:59, September 5, 2019 (UTC)
 * Down and out, off the TWO. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  19:38, September 6, 2019 (UTC)

AOI: Tropical Wave Emerging From Africa
On the 5-day outlook at 0/20. Wow, the Atlantic really is exploding in time for the peak of the season. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:04, September 2, 2019 (UTC)


 * Doesn't surprise me, the season was expected to pick up and will probably have quite a few more named storms before it's out. My forecast near the start was anywhere from 15-21 named storms, 7-12 hurricanes, 4-6 majors, and a cat 5 or two. We've already had 5 named storms, a category 5 in Dorian, and if all of the current waves develop into named storms, we'll be at Imelda in only a week from now, with a good two and a half months of hurricane season after that. Ryan1000 09:53, September 2, 2019 (UTC)
 * Now up to 0/40.  Sandy 156   :)  ~ Beware of Dorian 21:05, September 2, 2019 (UTC)
 * And it's up to 0/50. Will probably be Humberto if it develops because 92L seems to be starting to bust, unless 92L pulls a surprise and steals a name. This wave gives me chills tbh, it has potential to be a big one like Florence or even Irma, but hopefully it curves out to sea. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:39, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * What category do you predict from this wave? PeterPiper567 (talk) 00:52, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * Too soon to know for sure. Probably likely to become a major hurricane (C3+). I personally predict a peak of Category 4 or something. This might even have Category 5 potential if conditions up ahead are favorable enough. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  01:52, September 3, 2019 (UTC)

Currently 0/60. Will this continue the "I" curse? I hope not. Dorian is already enough. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 06:08, September 3, 2019 (UTC)


 * NHC does have a northward turn at the end of the 5-day forecast area, so there is a chance that this AOI will turn out to sea like 91L is currently expected to. Hopefully that happens. Ryan1000 12:49, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * Anon 2.0, I don't even think 92L will be named. This is likely our H storm. H looks to be the new I. PeterPiper567 (talk) 15:39, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * Yeah, seems like that's going to be the case. Though Helene from last year wasn't as notable as a tropical system, it later transformed into one of those European extratropical windstorms, albeit with less damage. I hope future Humberto will be a fishspinner through and through, and same goes for Imelda (I just want to see it used more than once). Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 15:48, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * What peak and analog are you predicting from this storm, Anon? PeterPiper567 (talk) 16:03, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * If this future system would be a fishspinner I want this to be a C3 but I'm predicting Category 2. (Btw, call me Jas. I just didn't change my display here since I joined a few years back). Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 16:11, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * Aight Jas. I'll call ya that then. Call me Peter. Any reason you're bearish? Dorian's cold wake? PeterPiper567 (talk) 16:17, September 3, 2019 (UTC)

0/70.  Has there ever been a 0/80 or 0/90? Ȝeſtikl (talk) 20:12, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * Yeah I think I remember a couple during the past few years. Development is almost certain to occur in the future with this. Hopefully it's a fishspinner - the turn at the end of the 5-day forecast looks hopeful. However, this still gives me slight Florence and even Irma vibes. If 92L becomes a short-lived Humberto, well... Beware the I of the storm!!!!!! ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  22:26, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * As Peter mentioned, the shear is likely too strong for 92L to develop. Even if it does, I don’t think it will be a named storm.Ȝeſtikl (talk) 10:52, September 4, 2019 (UTC)

Slightly down to 0/60. The wait for Humberto is slightly taking too long. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 15:53, September 4, 2019 (UTC)
 * what's going on.... PeterPiper567 (talk) 17:27, September 4, 2019 (UTC)
 * Weird that all the incarnations of Humberto became hurricanes.... And that he's never storm number 8 either... PeterPiper567 (talk) 17:32, September 4, 2019 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I have noticed that too. Usually Humberto is the 9th system (there are always systems before it that peak at TD level, this year it was TD3). And yeah, Dorian's cold wake (and possibly Gabrielle's) is one of the reasons why I don't see this peaking as a very strong one, although only time will tell whether or not that will materialize. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 18:22, September 4, 2019 (UTC)
 * Down further to 0/50. I guess this might take longer to develop. Looks likely to be "Humberto" but I still wouldn't rule out 92L being a name stealer. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:40, September 4, 2019 (UTC)
 * And he'll keep his hurricane streak for the 5th time in a row PeterPiper567 (talk) 18:48, September 4, 2019 (UTC)

I don't like the fact it's taking longer to develop than earlier thought, because if it doesn't develop until later, it'll have a higher likelihood of threatening land down the road. Ryan1000 10:59, September 5, 2019 (UTC)
 * 10/50 now. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 12:19, September 5, 2019 (UTC)

94L.INVEST
AAAAAAAA SHIPS PREDICTS AT LEAST A CAT 2 WITH 29 DEGREE SSTS AND VERY LITTLE SHEAR... AND THAT WSW TURN ON TROP TIDBITS IS FREAKING ME OUT OMGGGGG 20/60 AAAAAAAA PeterPiper567 (talk) 19:54, September 5, 2019 (UTC)
 * honestly this freaks me out soooo much because my auntie is from martinique and this might lash the west indies PeterPiper567 (talk) 19:56, September 5, 2019 (UTC)
 * Yeah this freaks me out as well. This gives me slight Irma vibes and could be a pretty big monster in the long run. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:01, September 5, 2019 (UTC)

Don't doomcast this just yet, the initial intensity guidance on Dorian when it was an invest called for a cat 2-3 when it reached the upper lessers and it was only a cat 1 as it was leaving them. It'll probably become Humberto down the road but it's way too soon to tell how strong it'll be when it reaches the Antilles. Ryan1000 22:24, September 5, 2019 (UTC)

20/70 now Ȝeſtikl (talk) 10:23, September 6, 2019 (UTC)


 * Intensity guidance is now down quite a bit, most models predict a cat 1 at best in the late forecast period when it's near the Antilles, and if it follows the latest GFS center path it might do what Dorian was initially forecast to do but didn't, which is, move over the DR and die over the mountains. Of course, this is all speculation and is quite a ways down the road, but it is a bit of relief from some of the earlier intensity forecasts for the long run of 94L. Ryan1000 12:20, September 6, 2019 (UTC)


 * Now at 10/70, the chances keep fluctuating. Down the road, I expect at least the Lesser Antilles to be impacted - hopefully it dies out over Hispaniola. A U.S. threat still looks to be in the cards for the very long run, but I hope not. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  19:41, September 6, 2019 (UTC)
 * What if that fatass wave behind 94L takes Humberto and 94L takes Imelda just like Helene and Isaac? PeterPiper567 (talk) 01:40, September 7, 2019 (UTC)
 * Down to 10/60, this will take longer to form. As for a Helene/Isaac scenario, it could be possible at this rate if this takes too long to develop. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  05:53, September 7, 2019 (UTC)

Still at 10/60, and will probably be taking some time to develop. SST's are ripe for strong intensification in the NW Caribbean and GOM, but wind shear is currently very unfavorable there, as it is just south of PR and the northeastern antilles, where Dorian passed not too long ago. Shear will have to settle a bit if this wants to have any chance at Humberto, but (fortunately) it isn't expected to for now. Most of the intensity guidance predicts a TS from this when it nears the Antilles, maybe a C1, but unless shear settles this won't have much of a chance past the unfavorable eastern Caribbean. Ryan1000 14:00, September 7, 2019 (UTC)
 * Are you kidding me? Shear is pretty light last time I checked the shear map 2 minutes ago. What you smokin dude? PeterPiper567 (talk) 14:17, September 7, 2019 (UTC)

Um, what? Did you check this latest shear map near the Antilles? There's quite a strong red patch of shear just south of PR, and some way down the road near the Yucatan. The latter is obviously subject to change if 94L makes it that far out but the former is more in the near-future. Obviously there's almost none directly front of 94L right now but that wasn't what I was talking about, if the 25-30 knot shear currently near PR persists when 94L reaches the eastern Caribbean, it'll have a tough time there. Ryan1000 16:07, September 7, 2019 (UTC)
 * Peter, be nice pls. What map were you even looking at lol? The map Ryan linked does show pretty strong shear over the areas mentioned. I assume maybe Peter was looking at the shear tendency map, which could be confusing to interpret and might seem to underestimate the amount of shear in the regions. Anyway, down to 10/50, this is such a frustrating invest. It might not even develop until next week, if that. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  19:20, September 7, 2019 (UTC)

Down even further to 10/40. Looks like NHC is starting to think the "great eastern Caribbean shear" I mentioned above will kill it if it doesn't develop before the Antilles. Honestly, I'd rather prefer this not develop than steal Humberto and kill his hurricane streak, so long as the storm that eventually becomes Humberto turns OTS, like his last incarnation in 2013. Ryan1000 02:32, September 8, 2019 (UTC)
 * Or maybe the fatass wave behind 94L eats up 94L and becomes humberto instead PeterPiper567 (talk) 02:52, September 8, 2019 (UTC)

I see that future AOI on some of the runs on Tidbits, though it's not officially on the TWO yet. Anyways, it seems like the shear I mentioned above is shifting farther east, now it's just east of the Antilles and 94L might not even develop at all if it gets torn up by that. But, better a failed invest than a fail named storm. Ryan1000 10:16, September 8, 2019 (UTC)
 * aw sheit it finna flop idk why doe


 * 1. A broad area of low pressure associated with a tropical wave is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms several hundred miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands. Some slow development of this system is possible during the next few days while the low moves west-southwestward to westward across the central tropical Atlantic Ocean. By Thursday, the upper-level winds are forecast to become less favorable for tropical cyclone formation. * Formation chance through 48 hours...low...20 percent. * Formation chance through 5 days...medium...40 percent.


 * so this means it prolly won't form then bc of all dat sinkin air bro wtf is goin' on PeterPiper567 (talk) 00:30, September 9, 2019 (UTC)

"By Thursday, the upper-level winds are forecast to become less favorable for tropical cyclone formation." -- Looks like I was right on the eastern Caribbean shear after all. But, if you see the section I made below, another AOI is probably going to be emerging off of Africa behind 94L sometime soon, and the GFS had some pretty scary long-term runs for it. Obviously that's a long ways ahead, but with the MDR heating up and conditions expected to become more favorable as the month goes on, we could definitely see another notable storm or two later in the season. Probably not from this particular system though. Ryan1000 01:57, September 9, 2019 (UTC)
 * A bit surprised this is flopping after all the potential it seemed to have a couple days ago. Still possible we get a short-lived fail from this, but I'm going to look at the wave behind it, as that seems to have much more potential to be very significant. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:35, September 9, 2019 (UTC)
 * it won't form it's 20/30 now
 * lol PeterPiper567 (talk) 14:45, September 9, 2019 (UTC)
 * 20% for 2 days and 30% for 5 days is not zero, lol. Those percentages mean there is still around a 1/4 chance of formation. Remember Chantal? That system was only at a 10% chance of formation before rapidly organizing and becoming named. And TD 3 initially didn't have much of a chance either, and neither did other surprises like Emily '17, Julia '16, or Jose '11. There's still a small chance this could blow up and steal Humberto, although I hope it won't. Shear will become unfavorable after mid-week. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  19:35, September 9, 2019 (UTC)
 * it be eaten up by the fatass wave behind it doe PeterPiper567 (talk) 20:03, September 9, 2019 (UTC)
 * Down to 20/20, development looking highly unlikely now. Humberto should come from either the system moving into the Gulf of Mexico or from the tropical wave behind it. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  01:49, September 11, 2019 (UTC)
 * Down to 10/10. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve 😔   9/11  Never forget. 🙏  AMERICA IS STRONG! 🗽🇺🇸  15:27, September 11, 2019 (UTC)
 * 0/0, rip 94L.  Sandy 156   :)  ~ Remember 9/11 23:39, September 11, 2019 (UTC)
 * And now it's no longer on the TWO. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve 😔   9/11  Never forget. 🙏  AMERICA IS STRONG! 🗽🇺🇸  06:29, September 12, 2019 (UTC)

AOI: East of the Lessers
New AOI. 10/10 as of the moment. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 12:03, September 5, 2019 (UTC)
 * I doubt this will become much of anything, unless it pulls tricks on us. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:02, September 5, 2019 (UTC)
 * Down to 0/10. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  19:42, September 6, 2019 (UTC)
 * Waste of an AOI. They might as well have not even included this on the TWO. I'd be shocked if this develops. Ryan1000 01:34, September 7, 2019 (UTC)
 * Agreed, this barely even had a chance. No longer on the TWO. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  05:53, September 7, 2019 (UTC)

Actually, scratch that, it's still on the 5-day, but at 0/20. Still probably won't become much. EDIT: Neither of the global models develop this. Ryan1000 02:38, September 8, 2019 (UTC)
 * Still 0/20, but now north of Hispaniola and entering Bahamas territory. It's possible we could see something in the Gulf of Mexico. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  04:22, September 10, 2019 (UTC)

95L.INVEST
Invested and up to 10/40. We could very well see Humberto from this once it moves into the Gulf of Mexico. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  01:51, September 11, 2019 (UTC)


 * GFS ensembles don't make it much more than a weak TS in the gulf, though if this takes Humberto before the African wave, then the "I" curse might come again this year down the road...and Humberto's hurricane streak would likely be toast just like Gordon's was last year, as it's unlikely this will become a hurricane in the Gulf down the road. Interestingly, Gordon formed at around this same time last year, just a week earlier, and had similar precursor origins and track that 95L is taking.Ryan1000 02:08, September 11, 2019 (UTC)


 * Now 10/50. I agree that if this forms, it probably won't be anything more than a TS. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve 😔   9/11  Never forget. 🙏  AMERICA IS STRONG! 🗽🇺🇸  06:22, September 11, 2019 (UTC)


 * This is gaining more model support... if it develops fast enough like Nate two years ago it may actually briefly reach hurricane status. ~ KN2731 {talk} 10:47, September 11, 2019 (UTC)
 * UH OH! 40 knots of shear are forecast in its entire path and it's GROWING. Plus a good set of dry air. This, IMO, won't be anything more than a TD. PeterPiper567 (talk) 14:23, September 11, 2019 (UTC)
 * hecc you can see it for yourself http://tropic.ssec.wisc.edu/tropic.php PeterPiper567 (talk) 14:24, September 11, 2019 (UTC)
 * Increased to 20/60.  Sandy 156   :)  ~ Remember 9/11 14:27, September 11, 2019 (UTC)
 * But still there's a bout of shear on top and in front of this. TD 9, nothing more. And I'm generous. Gordon didn't have this wad of shear tk deal with. PeterPiper567 (talk) 14:38, September 11, 2019 (UTC)
 * The shear will probably relax when it gets there because the NHC forecasts more favorable conditions in the Gulf. I see it becoming at least TS Humberto. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve 😔   9/11  Never forget. 🙏  AMERICA IS STRONG! 🗽🇺🇸  15:26, September 11, 2019 (UTC)

Looks like this could get Humberto before the African wave will, it's currently forecast to move northwest towards a possible landfall in Louisiana next week, though it trended west from a Florida panhandle landfall as potentially shown earlier today. And shear is actually increasing in the gulf right now if you check the shear tendency map, which may hinder development of 95L, though it's not impossible it could settle a little bit before this eventually moves ashore in one of the upper gulf states. Ryan1000 15:42, September 11, 2019 (UTC)
 * I still predict a TD peak though lmfao PeterPiper567 (talk) 15:47, September 11, 2019 (UTC)
 * Up to 40/60, this could become at least a TD, but don't discount the possibility that it becomes Humberto. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve 😔   9/11  Never forget. 🙏  AMERICA IS STRONG! 🗽🇺🇸  19:02, September 11, 2019 (UTC)
 * Code red, up to 50/70.  Sandy 156   :)  ~ Remember 9/11 23:42, September 11, 2019 (UTC)

Might become Humberto, though the models are trending back towards moving over southern/central Florida before moving into the GOM briefly. It might become Humberto there, but I'd be surprised if it becomes a hurricane there. A strong TS is more likely. Ryan1000 03:47, September 12, 2019 (UTC)


 * Now up to 70/80. Surprisingly, it's still not a TS, though the NHC says they might issue PTC advisories on this later today if favorable conditions for development persist. Ryan1000 13:01, September 12, 2019 (UTC)
 * Now models are shifting east and east and potentially a HURRICANE skirting the east coast, I only got one thing:
 * Everyday when you're walking down the street
 * And everybody that you meet
 * Has an original point of view


 * And I say HEY! (HEY!)
 * What a wonderful kind of day.
 * If you can learn to work and play
 * And get along with each other


 * You got to listen to your heart
 * Listen to the beat
 * Listen to the rhythm
 * The rhythm of the street
 * Open up your eyes
 * Open up your ears
 * Get together and make things better
 * By working together!


 * It's a simple message and it comes from the heart
 * Believe in yourself (in yourself)
 * cause that's the place to start (to start)


 * And I say HEY! (HEY!)
 * What a wonderful kind of day
 * If we can learn to work and play
 * And get along with each other.
 * Hey what a wonderful kind of day hey!
 * Hey what a wonderful kind of day hey!

PeterPiper567 (talk) 15:51, September 12, 2019 (UTC)

Has the NHC not issued another advisory? Ȝeſtikl (talk) 17:24, September 12, 2019 (UTC)


 * They don't issue advisories until it becomes a Potential Tropical Cyclone or at least a tropical depression. They do issue outlooks for systems not yet a TC, such as this one. The latest outlook keeps it at 70/80 but it could very well become a PTC later today. This is threatening Dorian recovery areas and might actually make landfall in Florida (unlike Dorian). ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:48, September 12, 2019 (UTC)
 * The ECMWF model now forecasts this to follow Dorian's path (paralleling the southeastern U.S. from FL to NC). This might become a hurricane in the long run. But of course that is just one weather model. Apparently GFS is still not enthusiastic on this system. If this ever becomes Hurricane Humberto I hope he stays out at sea and not affect any land areas -- and yes, that includes Bermuda (we don't want a re-Fabian here). Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 18:53, September 12, 2019 (UTC)
 * EURO SHOWS A PEAK OF 944MB WTF! Also pretty much all the European models show a strong, robust system paralleling the US EC. The turn in New Jersey reminds me of....
 * YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT, YOU ARE THE ONE I WANT, OOO OOO OOO HONEY PeterPiper567 (talk) 19:00, September 12, 2019 (UTC)

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine

 * And here we go. Hopefully this won't exacerbate Dorian's impacts. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 20:36, September 12, 2019 (UTC)
 * Called it. Plus those songs I posted were references to possible analogs people were tossing about. Never seen so much uncertainties in a path yet. PeterPiper567 (talk) 22:13, September 12, 2019 (UTC)
 * Well, the bad news for this storm in general is that it'll be another weak storm since it's expected to strike Florida as a TS. Unless in unexpectedly intensifies into a hurricane, Humberto will have its first ever usage to peak as a tropical storm if it gets named.  Sandy 156   :)  23:41, September 12, 2019 (UTC)


 * Heccin' hilarious. The models pretty much take this to a cat 2-3 parallelling off NC. Lemme share some of that smoke with ya bro. PeterPiper567 (talk) 00:00, September 13, 2019 (UTC)
 * Would be nice if it got that strong if it stays out to sea. Humberto shall continue his hurricane streak, maybe it will when it curves away from Florida, but it's a bit soon to be sure what it'll do after leaving Florida (assuming it does). Formation chances upped to 80/90. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:07, September 13, 2019 (UTC)
 * You know what, scratch my thing above, Humberto may intensify into a hurricane once it emerges into waters after making landfall in Florida (which I hope) and if it intensifies into a C2+ (which is unlikely for now), we'll avoid having a 2007-like season.  Sandy 156   :)  00:14, September 13, 2019 (UTC)
 * Watched Cowan's vidya on PTC9. Mentioned Sandy. PeterPiper567 (talk) 00:45, September 13, 2019 (UTC)

Looks like this'll be getting Humberto sometime tomorrow, but if it doesn't become a hurricane before landfall in Florida, it could as it eventually turns off of Florida and out to sea down the road, like say, Gabrielle in 2001 (though that storm hit from the gulf coast) or Dennis in 1981. Ryan1000 04:07, September 13, 2019 (UTC)


 * Still a PTC, but now the path has shifted enough to possibly see this storm recurving out to sea before even making landfall in Florida (though surf and rip currents will still be a threat). Expected to be a 65 mph TS in the late forecast period, but Humberto-to-be could very well become a hurricane as it moves out to sea. EDIT: Yep, new forecast track is out, officially forecast to become a hurricane late in the forecast period, but remain offshore of Florida. Bermuda may have to watch out down the road though. Looks like Humberto will keep up his hurricane streak after all. Ryan1000 14:30, September 13, 2019 (UTC)


 * This is also going to worsen the situation in Dorian-devastated Abacos Islands and Grand Bahama. Looks like it'll follow a path reminiscent of Dorian, staying offshore Florida. Unlike Dorian though, this is going further out to sea and might hit Bermuda. Looking like Humberto will continue his hurricane streak this year. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:30, September 13, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Nine
Upgraded to a tropical depression. Still the same intensity though, 30 mph/1009 mbar. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:01, September 13, 2019 (UTC)
 * Watch it bomb out to a cat 2+ PeterPiper567 (talk) 21:05, September 13, 2019 (UTC)
 * The good thing is that this storm is heading out to sea. Let it become a hurricane all it wants so long as it doesn't hit any land, especially at that strength. TheChosenWizard \I like weather/ \Contributions/ 23:10, September 13, 2019 (UTC)
 * Bermuda might get clobbered, though. Beatissima (talk) 00:00, September 14, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Humberto
40/1008, here’s Humberto.  Sandy 156   :)  02:54, September 14, 2019 (UTC)
 * At least it's curving away from the U.S. However, Bermuda has to watch out because it could pass very near or even make landfall there as a hurricane. And the Dorian-devastated areas in the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama are going to get impacted as well. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:53, September 14, 2019 (UTC)
 * Up to 50 mph, now forecast to become a category 2 and could be our next major. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:13, September 14, 2019 (UTC)

NHC expects a northward turn in the late forecast period, so it might miss Bermuda to the north, though it has been shifting further south over time because of Humberto's slower-than-expected movement (currently stationary). Ryan1000 17:07, September 14, 2019 (UTC)
 * hwrf runs shows this becoming a pretty category 4 hurricane. nice to look at but maybe lacking in the impact department. shall I say, all beauty, no beast? this could be the case.PeterPiper567 (talk) 00:49, September 15, 2019 (UTC)

lil' fu€ka up to 60mph/1000mb! he's improved! 110mph peak expected... but imma call for a major peak next advisory because he gainin'!!! PeterPiper567 (talk) 02:40, September 15, 2019 (UTC)
 * Yep it's intensifying, and expected to become a hurricane tomorrow night. I also believe this could become a major. But impacts to Bermuda are still in the cards for around the time it reaches its peak intensity. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:10, September 15, 2019 (UTC)
 * Upped to 65 mph/997 mbar. Yep, it's getting there... ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:14, September 15, 2019 (UTC)
 * Feels good when it's deep, now 70/989. Keep going deeper boy... you're not going deep enough... PeterPiper567 (talk) 21:48, September 15, 2019 (UTC)
 * WE GOT OUR 3RD HURRICANE GUYS AL, 09, 2019091600,, BEST, 0, 293N, 778W, 65, 988, HU,

HE KEPT HIS STREAK LMFAO PeterPiper567 (talk) 01:01, September 16, 2019 (UTC)

Hurricane Humberto
According to Tropical Tidbits, this is a hurricane. Kept his streak Ȝeſtikl (talk) 02:04, September 16, 2019 (UTC)


 * NHC confirmed. Humberto's still going hurricane strong. Forecast to be a strong cat 2 or maybe even a cat 3 as it passes close to or (hopefully) just north of Bermuda as it moves east out to sea. Ryan1000 02:39, September 16, 2019 (UTC)
 * This hurricane will most likely prevent a 2007 repeat from happening (unless it peaks at a C1, unlikely).  Sandy 156   :)  02:54, September 16, 2019 (UTC)
 * Yeah this year's no longer looking like a re-2007. This will most likely peak as a strong C2 or even a major, and 97L also has a good chance at being big in my opinion. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:23, September 16, 2019 (UTC)

85/979 per Tidbits. Humberto's looking increasingly better organized as time goes on; at this rate, he might be able to pull what Kiko did in the EPac and defy intensity predictions all the way to cat 4! Still forecast to miss Bermuda a little to the north, though the island isn't out of the woods yet. Ryan1000 13:55, September 16, 2019 (UTC)
 * McDonalds sign in the forecast path. 115 expected. Thicc boi. PeterPiper567 (talk) 15:03, September 16, 2019 (UTC)

Some models predict Humberto could turn back west when he's in the northern part of the Atlantic in the late forecast period, but he'll probably be too far out to sea to make landfall by that point. Ryan1000 18:47, September 16, 2019 (UTC)
 * 90/966 and expected to become a C2 in the next advisory or two. We may see our first ever Major Hurricane Humberto out of this system.  Sandy 156   :)  00:16, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * I would probably be pretty pissed if Humberto never becomes a major, considering that it never surpassed minimal hurricane strength but came so close to becoming a major in 1995, and to a lesser extent, 2001. I hope Humberto breaks his non-major hurricane curse this year. Still expected to pass right by Bermuda, they might experience quite a bit of impacts. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:57, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * At this point I'll be very surprised if Humberto maxes out at C2 - 966 mbar is a pressure I generally associate with a borderline C2/C3, not a strong C1. If the pressure keeps falling and the winds try to play catch-up, then Ryan may be on to something regarding the prospect of Humberto making a run for C4. I hope it doesn't, though - not only because of the threat to Bermuda, but also because I'd like to see Humberto do for the Atlantic what Juliette did for the EPAC, and give the basin its first C3 peak since Ophelia. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 01:38, September 17, 2019 (UTC)

Dr. Masters said in one of his recent blog posts that SST's are warmer than average in this area of the Atlantic than they're supposed to be, which is also how Florence managed to (re)-intensify into a cat 4 last year before it weakened prior to striking North Carolina, despite its unusual location, so Humberto does have a chance to overshoot intensity forecasts as well and become a category 4 storm briefly, though hopefully he misses Bermuda to north along the way. The current forecast seems almost certain of that though, with Bermuda only on the southernmost tip of the cone, though they might still have to watch out. Ryan1000 09:27, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * Category 2 now, 85 kts/961 mbar. For what it's worth, this is already Humberto's strongest incarnation by pressure, since the 1995 incarnation bottomed out at 968 mbar. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 12:01, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * Up to 105 mph/960 mbar. Might become a brief major before passing near Bermuda. Hopefully, as long as it passes far enough from Bermuda, we see the first major hurricane "Humberto" on record this year. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:41, September 17, 2019 (UTC)

Major Hurricane Humberto
First ever Major Hurricane Humberto, 115/951. Finally about time that Humberto is a C3+.  Sandy 156   :)  00:01, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * he became a maje LOL! now can you try to get cat 4? You're a big boi now! PeterPiper567 (talk) 00:18, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * He did it! Yay! Maybe it has a chance of C4, but I think I'd prefer a C3 peak as we haven't had one of those in the Atlantic since Ophelia in 2017. Hopefully it passes safely to the north of Bermuda and they don't receive any devastating impacts there. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  01:41, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * Still a 115 mph C3. I'm not really expecting C4 from this, but 120-125 mph would be my guess as this storm's peak. Also it's coming proximity to Bermuda is really worrying... TheChosenWizard \I like weather/ \Contributions/ 12:21, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * planes found a 120mph storm major landfall imminent desu PeterPiper567 (talk) 15:21, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * I hope a landfall won't happen. I actually hope Humberto becomes a C4 but its close proximity to Bermuda prevents me from wishing that. I don't want a re-Fabian (or even a re-Gonzalo/Nicole/Fay) from Humberto. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 15:35, September 18, 2019 (UTC)

This might get pretty bad for Bermuda as its predicted to pass by extremely close. They might even get parts of the eyewall. Hopefully it's nothing like Fabian. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:48, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * It's now passing right by Bermuda at this moment and they're getting hurricane-force winds which are expected to persist into early Thursday morning. Still 120 mph/952 mbar as of the latest update. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  01:13, September 19, 2019 (UTC)
 * Windspeed up slightly to 125 mph. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:16, September 19, 2019 (UTC)

Hurricane Humberto (2nd time)
Down to 110 mph and developing frontal characteristics, which could signal extratropical transition later today while it remains a very powerful storm. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:26, September 19, 2019 (UTC)
 * Down to 105 mph/960 mbar, should be extratropical in the next advisory or two. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:07, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * ATCF says this is post-tropical. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 01:18, September 20, 2019 (UTC)

Post-tropical Cyclone Humberto
Humberto is officially post tropical. Harveycane  (Talk |  Contributions)  03:54, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * Another E2 in the Atl this year, wow. Anyways goodbye Humberto, thank you for being a major hurricane.  Sandy 156   :)  05:02, September 20, 2019 (UTC)

AOI: Over Africa
A bit of speculation ahead of time; this isn't officially on the TWO yet, but there are several long-range runs of the models predicting that another wave will follow behind 94L and become something notable down the road. THIS is the future wave you were probably referring to, Peter. And it's one we should definitely watch out for, assuming the long-range model runs do come to pass. Ryan1000 13:41, September 8, 2019 (UTC)
 * Issa new TWO mention: 0/20. Gonna eat out 94L FASS bro. PeterPiper567 (talk) 19:06, September 9, 2019 (UTC)
 * Also dem latest GFS runs makin' me crap my pants. Some showing Fabian, Isabel or even Maria repeats. Heck I saw a Katrina in there too. Bro wtf PeterPiper567 (talk) 19:08, September 9, 2019 (UTC)
 * This seems to be one to watch. If those models come to fruition, we will see the 2nd retirement candidate out of this. I've had enough of devastation though, and hope this can go out to sea. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  19:38, September 9, 2019 (UTC)

This is the wave the GFS was doomcasting with a few runs yesterday, not 94L, and obviously it's still a long ways ahead but with 94L moistening up the environment and eating up the shear ahead of this wave, there's a very distinct chance this could become a notable storm down the road. Keep your eyes out. Ryan1000 21:58, September 9, 2019 (UTC)
 * BROOO DUDE WTF now ppl sayin this has a georges or david vibe to it! What about you? PeterPiper567 (talk) 22:50, September 9, 2019 (UTC)

The latest 18Z GFS run says David 2.0, though personally, I'm unfortunately getting Ivan-like feelings from this...although this may not be as strong as Ivan when it reaches the Antilles, I have the feeling it could go father west through the Caribbean and turn north towards the GOM, in the distant future. Ryan1000 00:32, September 10, 2019 (UTC)
 * bro what peak do you predict from future humberto PeterPiper567 (talk) 00:55, September 10, 2019 (UTC)

If push comes to shove this might eventually become our second cat 5, but under favorable conditions for this storm down the road, I'm hoping nothing more than a cat 4 (and even then, that would still be bad for the Caribbean). It's looking more and more unrealistic to think that nothing much at all will come from this down the road. Ryan1000 02:42, September 10, 2019 (UTC)

Still 0/20 for now. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 05:49, September 10, 2019 (UTC)

Models appear to be trending further south. Yesterday they showed it over the Bahamas, today the ECMWF keeps it just south of the Bahamas while the GFS keeps it south of Cuba. Of course these are all well over a week from now, many things may change before then. ~ KN2731 {talk} 10:44, September 11, 2019 (UTC)


 * Upped to 0/30. Still pretty scary in the long run, will become either Humberto or Imelda and would continue the "I" curse if 95L is named. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve 😔   9/11  Never forget. 🙏  AMERICA IS STRONG! 🗽🇺🇸  19:04, September 11, 2019 (UTC)
 * Now up to 0/40.  Sandy 156   :)  ~ Remember 9/11 23:42, September 11, 2019 (UTC)

This will probably get Imelda assuming 95L takes Humberto, although it's also got a more ominous track in the long run. Since 94L moistened up the environment ahead of this, and with this expected to move through the Caribbean, this could become a significant system down the road. Ryan1000 03:47, September 12, 2019 (UTC)


 * Still 0/40, but now it's expected to take a northward turn near the Antilles, possibly being a threat to the U.S. east coast or even Bermuda in the distant future. Still not invested yet though. Ryan1000 13:15, September 12, 2019 (UTC)

10/50. Ryan1000 14:30, September 13, 2019 (UTC)

96L.INVEST
It's been invested and looking like a long-term threat. And considering that PTC 9 is almost certain to become Humberto, I should remind you all to... Beware the I of the storm!!!!!! ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:25, September 13, 2019 (UTC)
 * 20/50. With the recent development happening with the Cape Verde AOI, it is safe to say that the battle for Imelda begins now. (Or if 95L/PTC9 takes its time, this may turn out be the battle for Humberto.) Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 18:26, September 13, 2019 (UTC)
 * Actually down to 10/30, I guess it'll develop slower. It's moving pretty fast - might not develop at all until it reaches the Caribbean. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:55, September 14, 2019 (UTC)
 * Down further to 10/20. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:24, September 14, 2019 (UTC)
 * Down to 0/10, doesn't look like this will be anything anymore. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:13, September 14, 2019 (UTC)

Gone from the TWO. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 18:54, September 14, 2019 (UTC)

Assuming this is the same wave, it is now moving into the central Caribbean and is back on the TWO with a 10/10 chance of development. Upper-level winds should prevent development though. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:23, September 18, 2019 (UTC)


 * Now near 0% for 48 hours/5 days, this won't become anything. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:06, September 21, 2019 (UTC)


 * Off the TWO. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:03, September 21, 2019 (UTC)

AOI: Near Cape Verdes
New on the outlook, behind the other wave, at 0/20. Maybe we can get Imelda and Jerry back-to-back from these waves. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:28, September 13, 2019 (UTC)


 * Woah, jumped up to 10/40 just recently, this might actually challenge 96L for which can get to Imelda first. Ryan1000 17:56, September 13, 2019 (UTC)
 * Everyone now:
 * JERRY! JERRY! JERRY! JERRY!
 * PeterPiper567 (talk) 18:11, September 13, 2019 (UTC)


 * Upped to 10/50, this might actually be Imelda because 96L had a drastic drop in percentage and might not develop until reaching the Caribbean. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:58, September 14, 2019 (UTC)


 * Upped to 20/60, this'll probably be Imelda. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:25, September 14, 2019 (UTC)


 * Down to 10/60, but Imelda is still possible from this. Maybe THIS will be the "I" storm, so I should remind you all again... Beware the I of the storm!!!!!! ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:10, September 15, 2019 (UTC)

10/70. Likely to become a depression late this week, but at this point it'll probably turn well north of the Antilles. But like Humberto, Bermuda is still in the possible future track of this AOI, and maybe Atlantic Canada. Ryan1000 11:44, September 15, 2019 (UTC)

97L.INVEST
Invested and up to 50/80. Looking likely to be Imelda and model guidance seems to curve this out to sea after passing right by the Leeward Islands. It's also looking possible for Bermuda to be impacted in the long run from this. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:28, September 16, 2019 (UTC)


 * Initially, that is so, but Dr. Masters made some remarks on this in his latest blog post on Humberto and the rest of the tropics, and he stated that if Humberto moves out to sea fast enough, then high pressure might build in before 97L recurves out to sea from the southern outflow of Humberto and that would bring this closer to the U.S. down the road than the initial guidance models would seem to suggest. Definitely something we should still watch out for down the road. Ryan1000 12:01, September 16, 2019 (UTC)
 * 70/90, this may be Imelda. Whether or not it continues the I curse, probably or probably not, I don't know.  Sandy 156   :)  00:24, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * Hopefully it will go out to sea. Model guidance seems pretty confident on it recurving and passing through Bermuda territory. Hopefully Ryan's scenario doesn't come true, we don't need another devastating hurricane especially after seeing so many of them the past few years (Matthew, Harvey, Irma, Maria, Florence, Michael, and Dorian). If this does get closer to the U.S. I hope it stays offshore like Earl (2010). ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:57, September 17, 2019 (UTC)

We had a somewhat similar situation like this back in 1996 where powerful Hurricane Edouard moved north and then east and out to sea, and Fran followed behind Edouard, only slowly strengthening at first due to the outflow of the former, but high pressure build back in as Edouard left and forced Fran to end up farther west, strengthening to a major hurricane hitting North Carolina, and becoming their costliest hurricane until another female "F" storm (Florence) last year. Though 97L isn't as strong as Fran was by this point, if high pressure builds back in while this storm fails to catch up to Humberto, the U.S. east coast may still be in play down the road from Imelda-to-be. Ryan1000 09:34, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * 90/90 now. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 12:06, September 17, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Ten
And a special message from NHC upgrades 97L to a TD. Imelda is coming. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 14:34, September 17, 2019 (UTC)

The forecast looks evil. Takes this into the Bahamas at 85 kt in 5 days. At this rate, I fear the I-curse may continue for this year too, for most NHC initial forecasts are extremely conservative for this kind of storms. I fear the Bahamas may be up for another major. -- Java Hurricane  15:43, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * God forbid this becomes another destructive storm, but that forecast track is a bit scary. Hope if this becomes either Imelda or Jerry this stays out at sea. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 17:33, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * This is going to be Jerry now after the Gulf system's unexpected stunt. Hopefully to-be-Jerry curves safely out to sea. The Leeward Islands, the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and maybe Bermuda need to watch out in the long run. Hopefully it stays away from the U.S. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:10, September 17, 2019 (UTC)

Ever since he debuted in the Atlantic in 1989, Jerry has never really had his time to shine much. His first incarnation caused some minor damage to Texas as a category 1 hurricane, but not much more than that. The previous two incarnations of Jerry in 2013 and 2007 were miserable epic fails, while the 2001 and 1995 incarnations only did minor damage to the Lessers and Florida, respectively. That being said, Jerry looks to be coming back for revenge on his previous flops this time around; like Jas said above, this might not even be Jerry yet, but the first forecast already calls for a 90 mph hurricane by Sunday, and tracking dangerously far west towards the U.S. eastern seaboard. Like I said before with 1996's Edouard being unable to pull Fran OTS with him, Humberto's southern outflow may not be able to reach Jerry before high pressure builds back in to take him to an east coast landfall somewhere. Hopefully it's towards a lesser populated area, and not as strong as Dorian was only a few weeks ago. Ryan1000 22:01, September 17, 2019 (UTC)

M Tropical Tidbits says this is a TSȜeſtikl (talk) 01:52, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * New advisory begs to differ :/ weird, this is the second time ATCF has jumped the gun in as many weeks, following Gabrielle. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 02:51, September 18, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Jerry
Per advisory #4. Forecast to level off at 65 kt in 48 hrs and go north of the Bahamas. -- Java Hurricane  09:24, September 18, 2019 (UTC)


 * The northward turn later on is a little promising, at least for the U.S. east coast, it might go east later on. Ryan1000 09:49, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * Lorena, Imelda, Mario, and Jerry all in a 24-hour span, with Kiko and Humberto already being active... --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 11:58, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * The peak of the season is here. That is insane, though, how almost nothing can turn into this in a matter of just HOURS. They just don't stop coming! TheChosenWizard \I like weather/ \Contributions/ 12:18, September 18, 2019 (UTC)

JERRY JERRY JERRY JERRY JERRY the memes are gonna be lit with this one as long as it's not a nothingburger PeterPiper567 (talk) 15:14, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * Jerry's time to shine could be this year. The only time it was a hurricane was in 1989 and this year could be the second time. Like Ryan said above, maybe it's seeking revenge from the miserable failure incarnations of 1995, 2001, 2007, and 2013 (the first two affected land though). Anyway, this looks to be curving away from the U.S. but parts of the Leeward Islands, Bermuda, and Atlantic Canada might still need to watch this one. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:40, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * It has intensified further and is now a strong tropical storm - 60 mph/1000 mbar. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:29, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * Jerry’s projected path kind of reminds me of Jose in 2017. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 02:44, September 19, 2019 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I'm reminded of Jose too, the projected path north of the Lessers and a sharp northward curve northeast of Bahamas are all very reminiscent of it. It shouldn't get as strong as Jose though unless it somehow pulls off a miracle explosion. Up to 65 mph/997 mbar, likely to become a hurricane tomorrow. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:48, September 19, 2019 (UTC)
 * 70 mph/995 mbar. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 10:47, September 19, 2019 (UTC)

Hurricane Jerry
And it's now a hurricane. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 15:07, September 19, 2019 (UTC)
 * And it's the first "Hurricane Jerry" since 1989. At this rate, it could become the strongest Jerry on record. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  16:12, September 19, 2019 (UTC)
 * Up to 85 mph/982 mbar. It has tied the intensity of its 1989 incarnation and should strengthen further to surpass it and become the strongest "Jerry" ever. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:25, September 19, 2019 (UTC)
 * And now it is the strongest Jerry ever. 80 kts/979 mbar. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:49, September 19, 2019 (UTC)
 * Whoa, looks like RI is underway! Category 2 now, 90 kts/976 mbar! --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 02:46, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * It may have a chance of becoming a major hurricane if it continues intensifying like that.  Sandy 156   :)  05:00, September 20, 2019 (UTC)

The strengthening is probably stalling at this point. Now 105 mph, but the pressure is up to 981 mbar. Predicted to gradually weaken after tomorrow but stall in intensity after 3 days. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:01, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * Down to 85 kts, with the pressure rising to 989 mbar - astonishingly high for a C2. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 12:09, September 20, 2019 (UTC)

Jerry is probably one of the tiniest hurricanes I've ever seen, right alongside Danny of 2015 and Beryl in 2018. If that shear north of the DR doesn't lighten up there's a decent chance that Jerry might completely dissipate before causing any notable effects on land, even to Bermuda down the road. Ryan1000 12:18, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * Now a C1, 80 mph/990 mbar. Considering the NHC forecast bottoms out at 70 mph, I'd be a bit surprised if it dissipated that soon. And hot on the heels of Humberto, it's forecast to strike Bermuda as a minimal hurricane, so hopefully they prepare (again). ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:07, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * To be fair Steve, Beryl last year was at one point forecast to strike the Lessers as an 85-kt Category 2, and yet it ultimately degenerated into an open wave before it even reached the Lessers. As for Jerry, I'm feeling a bit bittersweet right now. While I'm happy to see the name Jerry finally go to a respectably strong hurricane, I do hope it spares Bermuda (or anywhere else, for that matter) from significant inpacts down the road. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 18:27, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * Yeah, that shows how small systems can rapidly change, although I still doubt Jerry will dissipate completely that soon. Advisory 14: still the same windspeed, pressure up to 991 mbar. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:20, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * Winds still 80 mph, but pressure up to 993 mbar as it passes north of the Lessers. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:13, September 21, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Jerry (2nd time)
Jerry weakens to a TS, 65/995. Expected to restrengthen though and impact Bermuda soon.  Sandy 156   :)  06:08, September 21, 2019 (UTC)


 * I dunno, Jerry's about to head into some heavy shear pretty soon just to his northwest, and that could hit him very hard or even kill him like I mentioned before. Similar to how Beryl and Danny dissipated before hitting the Lessers, Jerry might disintegrate before it notably affects Bermuda. Ryan1000 06:56, September 21, 2019 (UTC)


 * Now 65 mph/999 mbar. Assuming it survives, Bermuda will need to prepare again hot on Humberto's heels. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:04, September 21, 2019 (UTC)


 * Pressure up to 1002 mbar, but winds still 65 mph. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:36, September 21, 2019 (UTC)


 * Now 65 mph/997 mbar and expected to re-intensify a little more. I believe that hurricane strength isn't out of the question before it starts weakening in 3 days. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:37, September 22, 2019 (UTC)


 * Pressure down further to 993 mbar while it retains the same windspeed yet again. Also looks like it grew in size over the past day. Forecast to stay 65 mph for the next couple days as it struggles under moderate shear. Like Humberto it's forecast to pass right by Bermuda. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:37, September 23, 2019 (UTC)

Pressure down to 991 mbar while it moves slowly NNW. Tropical storm warning issued for Bermuda. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:40, September 23, 2019 (UTC)


 * Beginning to weaken - 60 mph/993 mbar. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:33, September 24, 2019 (UTC)


 * Pressure down to 991 mbar again, still 60 mph. Expected to cause the most impacts to Bermuda tomorrow. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:06, September 24, 2019 (UTC)


 * Down to 50 mph/992 mbar and expected to continue weakening as it approaches Bermuda. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:11, September 24, 2019 (UTC)

Jerry's center is exposed now...I'm surprised he's not a depression at this point, nor would I be if he dissipates sometime tomorrow. Ryan1000 21:32, September 24, 2019 (UTC)


 * Jerry is pretty much completely devoid of cloud cover now. Ditto what Ryan said, I’m surprised Jerry isn’t a depression. Leeboy100 Hello! 23:27, September 24, 2019 (UTC)

Post-Tropical Cyclone Jerry
On it’s way out now, but still tropical storm strength. 45 mph, 997 mbars. Leeboy100 Hello! 09:05, September 25, 2019 (UTC)
 * Well that dissipated quicker than I expected. The post-tropical cyclone will continue to bring some impacts to Bermuda in the next day. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:14, September 25, 2019 (UTC)
 * They've continued advisories despite it being post-tropical due to the Bermuda threat. But now they finally issued the last advisory as it no longer has any tropical-storm force winds and the warning for Bermuda has been dropped. Goodbye until 2025, Jerry! ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:06, September 25, 2019 (UTC)

AOI: Between 96L and the Cape Verde wave
Surprise, surprise. This one, sandwiched in between the two waves, has popped up at 10/20. I highly doubt it'll develop before it likely merges with the wave behind it. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:58, September 14, 2019 (UTC)


 * I've never seen 3 Cape Verde waves in such close proximity with one another before. I bet you a million bucks we won't get 3 storms from these, one or two of these are going to be eaten up by the other one. Ryan1000 04:49, September 14, 2019 (UTC)


 * Yeah, I knew this wouldn't develop lol. Down to near 0% for 2 and 5 days as it merges with the wave behind it. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:13, September 14, 2019 (UTC)


 * Gone. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 18:54, September 14, 2019 (UTC)

AOI: West of Florida
Another AOI has appeared in the Gulf at 0/20. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:27, September 14, 2019 (UTC)


 * Up to 10/30, might have Imelda/Jerry potential. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:13, September 14, 2019 (UTC)


 * Down to 10/20, honestly I don't expect anything more than a short lived TD or name stealer from this. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:10, September 15, 2019 (UTC)

Down to 10/10. Probably won't become anything at all at this rate. Ryan1000 11:45, September 15, 2019 (UTC)
 * Up to 20/20.  Sandy 156   :)  00:20, September 17, 2019 (UTC)

98L.INVEST
It's also been invested. I don't think it will develop much further before moving inland. But I have a slight feeling it could pull off a surprise and possibly become a brief TD, but I still doubt it. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:57, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * 30/30. Oh. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 12:05, September 17, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Eleven
JERRY! JERRY! JERRY! JERRY! Forecast to become Immy or Jerry before moving onshore. Who wins? Let the battle commence! (While big boi Humberto watches from the side) PeterPiper567 (talk) 17:15, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * Oh... my... God. Forecast to become a name-stealer, but current satellite pictures show this as a well-organized system. The race for Imelda is on. This is moving slowly though, which makes me fear for another Allison/Harvey scenario as this is likely to become a rain event for the Houston metropolitan area. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 17:32, September 17, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Imelda
Only took 45 minutes.-- <font face="Courier New">Isaac829 <font face="Courier New">E-Mail  17:56, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * Depending on the amount of rainfall from Imelda, she may or may not continue the "I" curse. I hope not, 'cause I want to see Imelda to be used more than once. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 17:59, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * Wtf happened here?! This system just pulled off an unexpected trick. Now we have a name-stealer... I hoped this newly used "I" name would go to a hurricane but I guess not. 🙁 Maybe...just maybe she can continue the "I" curse if she becomes a devastating flooding disaster, but I hope not. Bringing back my adage just in case. Beware the I of the storm!!!!!! ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:07, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * What's more fascinating is that right now, TD10 has a lower pressure than Imelda. Imelda is at 1009 mb, TD10 is at 1007. Reminds me so much of 2001's Allison though. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 18:09, September 17, 2019 (UTC)

Landfall near Freeport, Texas

 * And Imelda has already made landfall in Freeport. 40 mph, 1005 mbars. Leeboy100 Hello! 18:53, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * wat lol already dat woz a quickie innit PeterPiper567 (talk) 18:58, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * I guess the burden is now on my mom's name (Karen) to take one home for the ladies 🙃 --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 19:15, September 17, 2019 (UTC)

This was at 30/30 and now it’s a tropical storm? Ȝeſtikl (talk) 19:26, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * At least now if the forecast for TD10 verifies, then the name Jerry will go to a hurricane for only the second time ever, following the 1989 debut incarnation. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:27, September 17, 2019 (UTC)

Wha...never expected this to steal a name, looks like Imelda will have to wait for 2025 to be something, unless she pulls an Allison and drowns out Houston, hopefully not though. Ryan1000 21:39, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * But considering this is an "I" storm you never know... another Allison could still be in the cards. Forecast to move slowly and weaken pretty slowly. So far it looks like a pathetic name-stealer, but that might change if it pulls an Allison/Harvey... Beware the I of the storm!!!!!! ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:46, September 17, 2019 (UTC)


 * Pending the TCRs of Chantal, Erin, and Imelda... this is the fourth 35-kt storm of the season. Surely that's a record, right? And in a season that gave us a 160-kt landfalling goliath, too... --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 21:56, September 17, 2019 (UTC)

Well, tied with 1933 and 1936, but yes. And the former of those two years had other bad storms anyhow, including the Chesapeake-Potomac hurricane, the Outer Banks hurricane, a cat 4 near West Palm Beach, Florida, and two cat 5's in reanalysis. Ryan1000 22:10, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * What in the heck, I just got back from school when Imelda had just appeared out of nowhere, which got an 30/30 chance before forming. Never have expected that formation, it shocked me. Anyway, hopefully Imelda doesn't drench loads of rain in Texas and doesn't pull an Allison.  Sandy 156   :)  23:23, September 17, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Imelda
And now it has weakened to a TD, 35/1007.  Sandy 156   :)  00:02, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * My college class today was actually cancelled by this storm.😦 And now my yard is starting to flood (flood-zone problems).😨 Maybe I should BEWARE THE "I" OF THE STORM!😱  EDIT: NINE inches (that is about 23 centimeters) of rain has already fallen where I'm at! TheChosenWizard \I like weather/ \Contributions/ 12:06, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * Stay safe out there, ChosenWizard! The WPC is now issuing advisories as it remains a flood threat. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:43, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * Currently 30 mph and 1010 mbar. More flooding rain should be expected in the next couple days or so. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:37, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * Pressure dropped to 1008 mbar, probably due to brown ocean effect. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:48, September 19, 2019 (UTC)
 * From what I have seen on the Weather Channel, it has rained THIRTY-FIVE inches in Winnie (I'm not in Winnie, though). I wonder if that'll bump up Imelda's retirement chances. Wow, just wow. TheChosenWizard \I like weather/ \Contributions/ 12:38, September 19, 2019 (UTC)

WPC has issued their last advisory but it might continue to be a major rainfall threat during the next day or two. Winnie really got soaked! 😮 People are saying that this could be worse than Harvey in some areas. (Edit: Actually nevermind, it looks like they issued a new advisory. Now 25 mph/1009 mbar.) ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:29, September 19, 2019 (UTC)
 * Imelda's flooding is absolutely devastating in Southeast Texas...rain totals of 40+ inches in some areas now. The highest I have seen so far is 43.15 inches in Hamshire, TX, and the rain is not expected to subside for several more hours yet. T  G  2 0 1 9 19:32, September 19, 2019 (UTC)

Remnants of Imelda
No longer a TD. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 21:16, September 19, 2019 (UTC)


 * Sadly, a fatality has been confirmed. A 20 year old was electrocuted by a downed power line in floodwaters in Beaumont. Leeboy100 Hello! 21:32, September 19, 2019 (UTC)
 * Imelda is proof that "name-thief" and "destructive" are not mutually exclusive. :( --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 22:16, September 19, 2019 (UTC)
 * That's really true, even name-stealers can be destructive due to flooding and stuff. 🙁 I've heard that total rainfall has exceeded 40 inches in many areas, ranking this among the wettest tropical cyclones in U.S. history. This could actually be devastating enough to be retired. Is it even a coincidence that a weakling that stole the "I" name ended up being devastating? The "I" curse really is a curse it seems... ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:13, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * Wow, who knew that a 6 hour TS turned out to be somewhat destructive and have brought flooding to Texas. Another fatality was confirmed after he/she was pulled from a submerged vehicle. Imelda is currently the 7th wettest in the US so far.  Sandy 156   :)  01:36, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * Man, I had totally written this thing off as nothing, and then I find out that it dumped Claudette levels of rainfall on Texas. A highly destructive name stealer is truly the worst kind of storm, no redeeming qualities whatsoever. Send Help Please  (talk) 11:55, September 20, 2019 (UTC)

Imelda has killed at least five people as of now. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 09:16, September 21, 2019 (UTC)
 * I can say I got lucky this time. My home is near a creek. It flooded in during Harvey. But during Imelda it barely only went over the bank before receding. It rained about 10-12" where I'm at. But there were some others that got the opposite, and it's saddening to see them go through the same problem all over again. TheChosenWizard \I like weather/ \Contributions/ 12:41, September 21, 2019 (UTC)

According to Wikipedia, Imelda has produced the least ACE on record. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 09:58, September 22, 2019 (UTC)
 * Who knew a little pop-up TS like Imelda could make history. Beatissima (talk) 03:17, September 23, 2019 (UTC)

AOI: Emerging from Africa
Just noticed this on the 5-day outlook. 0/20, forecast to emerge on Thursday. Dylan's mom's name, anyone? 😛 ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:49, September 17, 2019 (UTC)
 * demands to speak to the manager after not getting cat 5 ever. She will take everyone's houses and kids PeterPiper567 (talk) 03:06, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * Down to 0/10, it might actually bust like certain other waves did in the past couple weeks. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:44, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * No longer on the TWO. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:24, September 18, 2019 (UTC)

AOI: Behind Jerry
Another one has appeared on the outlook at 0/20. Either this or the African wave could be Karen. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:39, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * The AOI's "X" has appeared and it's located behind Jerry. Up to 0/30. Now I think this could be Dylan's mom's name. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:45, September 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * Now 10/30. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:26, September 19, 2019 (UTC)

99L.INVEST
Up to 20/30 and invested, but only has until early next week when it encounters unfavorable upper-level winds over the eastern Caribbean. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:09, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * Just after I write that, the new TWO is released and it's up to 30/40. Hoping that if it develops, it peaks as a TD and is not an epic failure TS storm. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:34, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * Up to 40/40, slight chance this steals "Karen". ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:44, September 21, 2019 (UTC)
 * Now up to 40/50.  Sandy 156   :)  06:20, September 21, 2019 (UTC)
 * 50/60. Please bust... --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 13:40, September 21, 2019 (UTC)
 * 60/70. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 23:37, September 21, 2019 (UTC)

Special outlook released, it's up to 70/70 and near-TS force winds have been reported. Unfortunately, this is probably going to steal Karen. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:05, September 22, 2019 (UTC)
 * Noooooooooo!!!! :,,,,,( --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 03:46, September 22, 2019 (UTC)
 * Actually, I could've sworn I saw a recent Euro run that made this a hurricane, and the unfavorable shear hasn't been mentioned in recent outlooks, so maybe there's hope if this does become Karen? --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 03:50, September 22, 2019 (UTC)
 * Yeah, it seems models are starting to get a bit more bullish with this one. They curve it back out into the Atlantic waters north of the Lessers and many also curve it towards Florida. Hopefully it's nothing destructive in the distant future. Now up to 80/80. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:23, September 22, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Karen
It’s now a tropical storm. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 09:41, September 22, 2019 (UTC)


 * Sorry Dylan, but...this stole Karen. :( Looks like Lorenzo is going to avenge his 2013 epic fail with the African wave, like how Dorian did earlier this year, except Lorenzo-to-be probably will turn north and east down the road before affecting land. Anyways, Karen could bring heavy rains to parts of the VI or Puerto Rico as a tropical storm, though hopefully without any serious flooding. Ryan1000 10:08, September 22, 2019 (UTC)
 * On the bright side, this is forecast to become at least 65 mph at the end of the forecast cone (120h). This might become a hurricane, but only just. Hopefully this won't be a severe rain event for the Lessers and PR. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 10:27, September 22, 2019 (UTC)
 * Tropical Storm Karen has an expired coupon for an upgrade to a hurricane. We'll all have to wait in line behind her and see whether the manager gives in. Beatissima (talk) 17:26, September 22, 2019 (UTC)
 * Karen is now shouting at the manager with her kids in custody to demand for an upgrade to hurricane intensity because she's so entitled to have it. The manager threatens to kick her out (or dissipate it) but promises that she can renew her coupon if she calms down in the next 5-7 days. Anyway, this might not be a name stealer even if it doesn't survive the eastern Caribbean because it can still regenerate when it passes into more favorable conditions north of the Lessers. So Dylan, maybe this won't be the failure you feared. And you probably feel bad that your mom's name is used as a meme for an entitled customer who wants to speak to a manager, lol. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:49, September 22, 2019 (UTC)
 * I hope she isn't a name-stealer, but I also hope she doesn't do anything worthy of retirement. I want to enjoy these Karen jokes for seasons to come! Beatissima (talk) 19:10, September 22, 2019 (UTC)
 * Well I honestly wouldn't be surprised if Karen dissipates due to a predicted increase in shear tomorrow, and then regenerates later on. While my mother and I both want Karen to become powerful, she wants her name to go a destructive hurricane - I sure as hell don't want that! Especially since Dorian is a lock for retirement - I'd love for my name to be on the same list as my mother's :D --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:01, September 22, 2019 (UTC)
 * That would be fun!  My name (with a different spelling) is already on this list. Beatissima (talk) 03:13, September 23, 2019 (UTC)

Now 40 mph/1007 mbar and doesn't look as organized. Honestly I really feel it will dissipate due to the shear but regenerate when it passes through and north of the Lessers. This would translate to Karen being kicked out by the manager for being unruly, but then going somewhere else to get another manager to accept her coupon for an upgrade to a hurricane. @Dylan, yep it would really be your dream come true for "Dylan" and "Karen" to be on the same list - I hope to see that in 2025. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:43, September 23, 2019 (UTC)
 * Karen will ask to see the manager's manager. Beatissima (talk) 03:16, September 23, 2019 (UTC)
 * According to the SAB, Karen's LLC dissipated at 06Z. Waiting for the 09Z advisory for confirmation from the NHC. If this really dissipated, then this has proven a fail. -- Java Hurricane  07:53, September 23, 2019 (UTC)
 * It's been maintained as a TC and in fact Stewart did not mention the possibility of dissipation in the most recent forecast discussion, instead stating that Karen may (already have) weaken(ed) to a TD. Forecast peak raised to 60 kts - just under hurricane strength - at the end of the period. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 12:05, September 23, 2019 (UTC)
 * ...Karen barely hanging on as a tropical cyclone... Ȝeſtikl (talk) 19:18, September 23, 2019 (UTC)

I wouldn't write Karen off just because it might dissipate...the HWRF (the top intensity forecast model, and the only one to forecast Dorian's huge explosion several days in advance), forecasts this from Karen at the end of the forecast period in the 12Z run today, and heading west towards the Bahamas (bottom-left of that image) and Florida about a week from now. This may not be good down the road... Ryan1000 20:31, September 23, 2019 (UTC)
 * (edit conflict) if Karen dissipates while still a threat to land, and the likelihood for regeneration before or during land impacts is high, then will we see a Potential Tropical Cyclone Karen? --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:33, September 23, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Karen
Weakened to a TD. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 21:18, September 23, 2019 (UTC)

Pressure unchanged, winds down to 30 kts. Calling it now: Karen will dissipate over the eastern Caribbean, but become a hurricane after regenerating over the western open Atlantic. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 21:18, September 23, 2019 (UTC)


 * Lol you two posted the header at the exact same time. Anyways, yeah, in the wake of Jerry's southern outflow, Karen may briefly dissipate soon but will later reintensify, though hopefully not as strong as some of the model runs, like the aforementioned HWRF run I posted above, suggest it will. Ryan1000 00:17, September 24, 2019 (UTC)


 * Intensity is now 35 mph/1008 mbar. But looking at the forecast, it's predicted to reintensify to a TS right before Puerto Rico landfall, so it appears the chances of surviving intact have risen. I don't really like the sharp curve forecast in 5 days due to a ridge forecast to build to its north. This could potentially threaten the U.S. in the long run. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:40, September 24, 2019 (UTC)


 * Hurricane Hunters found a near TS strength system, but not quite there yet. 35 mph/1006 mbar. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:32, September 24, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Karen (2nd time)
And she's back to TS status. 40 mph/1006 mb. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 09:17, September 24, 2019 (UTC)
 * Pressure up one to 1007 mbar and closing in on Puerto Rico with the main impacts beginning. Expected to pass through Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands today. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:11, September 24, 2019 (UTC)
 * Now up to 45 mph/1005 mbar. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:11, September 24, 2019 (UTC)
 * Second-strongest lady of the season now...!!! --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 18:20, September 24, 2019 (UTC)
 * To realize that this is actually the second stongest lady, with 45 mph winds... Ȝeſtikl (talk) 19:19, September 24, 2019 (UTC)
 * I remember complaining about how sexist the 2014 EPAC season was in favor of the ladies, and this year's Atlantic season so far has been even more sexist in favor of men :/ --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 19:32, September 24, 2019 (UTC)

There have been more than quite a few female names that have been notable in the past, in fact Harvey is the only male hurricane in the top 5 costliest for the U.S, plus we had Florence last year. So I guess the males had a comeback this year, to say the least...but they're called HERricanes for a reason. :P Anyways, Karen's track is taking a sharp turn to the WSW late in the forecast period, so down the road Florida and the east coast could well be in play for a landfall from Karen. Ryan1000 21:30, September 24, 2019 (UTC)
 * Well, this was not a La Niña year, so I guess it's on point that the dude-icanes have dominated this season. Beatissima (talk) 01:21, September 25, 2019 (UTC)
 * I have a feeling that Karen will likely be a hurricane (even a C2 but I hope not) before it strikes Florida in the long run.  Sandy 156   :)  01:46, September 25, 2019 (UTC)

Karen is reminding me a lot of Jeanne in 2004. It also formed in this area and moved northward before looping around and heading east towards Florida as a strong hurricane. Not good... Ryan1000 09:29, September 25, 2019 (UTC)
 * Yeah, this feels like a re-Jeanne to me. But the forecast looks very complicated. Models seem all over the place and don't show a lot of strengthening, maybe up to minimal hurricane at most. Hopefully it stays away from Florida and the U.S., and especially the Dorian-devastated northern Bahamas islands. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:19, September 25, 2019 (UTC)
 * It has weakened to 40 mph/1004 mbar and in fact conditions are no longer conducive for any significant strengthening. Looks like we have yet another failure coming from a female name. The Atlantic is so sexist this year lol. Maybe the manager is getting tired of Karen complaining all the time about her expired coupon and is about to kick her out. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:09, September 25, 2019 (UTC)

Actually, scratch the HWRF run from before, even if Karen turns WSW from the ridge above her in a day or two, the combination of lost convection from high shear and a more stable, dry environment with little moist air will probably either lead to no strengthening or maybe even dissipation before it does anything to the U.S. down the road. It looked a bit bad earlier on, but now the HWRF shows literally nothing from this in the 12Z run, even in 5 days when she's northeast of the Bahamas. Ryan1000 21:48, September 25, 2019 (UTC)
 * I'm glad the threat to land has diminished but please become a hurricane!!! 😭😭😭 --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 23:33, September 25, 2019 (UTC)
 * Sorry Dylan but Karen is barely hanging on. At this point, I would be surprised if it survives to the weekend or even Friday as a tropical cyclone. Karen's chances for becoming a hurricane are probably almost zero at this point. With Karen's failure, I've lost hope for any female name this year to become anything decent (although at least Gab became a strong TS). Karen is failing, Melissa will fail, Olga will fail, and if we even get to Rebekah, that will fail too. Meanwhile, Nestor and Pablo might be the next significant storms. Back to Karen, it is still 40 mph, but the pressure has actually decreased a bit to 1003 mbar. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:25, September 26, 2019 (UTC)


 * Up to 45 mph/1004 mbar but still expected to do an awkward track and dissipate by the weekend. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:12, September 26, 2019 (UTC)


 * Pressure has increased a bit to 1005 mbar, winds remain the same. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:24, September 26, 2019 (UTC)


 * Down to 40 mph/1005 mbar, unlikely to survive to Saturday at this rate. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:12, September 27, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Karen (2nd time)
Back to TD status. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 14:53, September 27, 2019 (UTC)
 * Current intensity is 35 mph/1006 mbar. I expect it to be post-tropical in the next advisory or two. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:22, September 27, 2019 (UTC)

Remnants of Karen
And it's dead. The manager finally kicked her out. Yet another female failure from the sexist 2019 Atlantic season. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:45, September 27, 2019 (UTC)
 * We'll get to make Karen jokes again in 2025. Beatissima (talk) 23:04, September 27, 2019 (UTC)
 * o_o --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 00:41, September 28, 2019 (UTC)

AOI: Emerging from Africa (2)
Up on the 5-day outlook at 0/20 and expected to emerge in a few days. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:30, September 19, 2019 (UTC)
 * Up to 0/40, this is looking more likely to be a candidate for Karen or Lorenzo (if the 10/30 system develops first). ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:27, September 19, 2019 (UTC)
 * Now 0/50. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:14, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * Up to 0/60, this seems to be the most likely candidate for Karen unless the 10/30 system develops first. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:02, September 20, 2019 (UTC)

10/70 now. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 12:32, September 20, 2019 (UTC)


 * Up to 20/70. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:35, September 20, 2019 (UTC)


 * Now 30/80, I expect this to be either Karen or Lorenzo, depending on if 99L steals a name. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:45, September 21, 2019 (UTC)


 * Increased to 30/90.  Sandy 156   :)  06:20, September 21, 2019 (UTC)

The 00Z Euro run this morning makes this a strong hurricane, but turning north and later east, so not affecting any land areas. Ryan1000 07:59, September 21, 2019 (UTC)
 * Oh man, that's exactly the kind of storm I want for my mother's name (though ironically she wants her name to go to a destructive hurricane :/). I'm getting more and more anxious about whether this or 99L will become Karen... the race is on...! --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 13:43, September 21, 2019 (UTC)
 * Oh, and 40/90 now. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 13:44, September 21, 2019 (UTC)
 * Now up to 50/90, should be invested soon. Well Dylan, we can only hope this one gets your mom's name and not 99L, which would just steal a name... ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:05, September 21, 2019 (UTC)
 * And this really looks like to become a fishspinner. Even 12z GFS agrees that this system would be a strong one but will stay in the open Atlantic for the entirety of its life. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 18:07, September 21, 2019 (UTC)
 * 60/90. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 23:34, September 21, 2019 (UTC)

90L.INVEST
Now invested and up to 70/90. Assuming that 99L becomes Karen, this will become Lorenzo.  Sandy 156   :)  06:25, September 22, 2019 (UTC)
 * Models hint at this being a big one out to sea. I forecast another major out of this one, either Karen or Lorenzo. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  06:28, September 22, 2019 (UTC)

Lorenzo will come from this one, since the Antilles wave got Karen. It'll probably become a considerable hurricane before eventually heading out to sea. Ryan1000 10:11, September 22, 2019 (UTC) 90/90. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 16:02, September 22, 2019 (UTC)
 * Should become a depression anytime now. Looking like "Lorenzo" might be an amazing fishspinning major. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:52, September 22, 2019 (UTC)
 * Either tonight or tomorrowȜeſtikl (talk) 23:37, September 22, 2019 (UTC)
 * Honestly this seems to look like a TC on satellite already, with banding features and such. It'll probably be upgraded at 11 PM EDT or 2 or 5 AM EDT at the very latest. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:46, September 23, 2019 (UTC)
 * Tropical Tidbits is calling this 13L. I'm still bitter that Karen came from 99L and not this :/ --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 01:03, September 23, 2019 (UTC)
 * ATCF is jumping ahead again. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 01:57, September 23, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Thirteen
It's now a TD and expected to gradually intensify. By day 5, a 110 mph hurricane is forecast, but considering their forecasts tend to be conservative I think it's highly likely to be a major. I predict a C4 peak. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:24, September 23, 2019 (UTC)
 * Not sure if anyone mentioned it but one thing of note is now September has had 8 tropical cyclones, tying this year with 2002, 2007, and 2010 for the most active recorded. I think future Lorenzo is going to put on a show for us. Owen 04:09, September 23, 2019 (UTC)

Actually we've got 7 not 8, as storms are considered September storms for records in that regard if they form in the month, not exist in it. Dorian formed in August but persisted into September, but Felix in 2007 formed as a depression in August but intensified into a TS in September, therefore making it a September-forming storm. We'd have to get Melissa sometime within the next week to have an 8-storm September, like the 2002, 2007, and 2010 seasons. Ryan1000 09:55, September 23, 2019 (UTC)
 * I hope we either get Nestor within the next week, or we don't get Melissa until October. I'm a far bigger fan of breaking records than I am of repeatedly tying them 🙃 --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 12:03, September 23, 2019 (UTC)

Understandable, I believe we'll probably get pretty far down the list this year assuming we have a good October, though I doubt we'll get a 9-storm September this year, and with nothing else expected to form in the next 5 days, I'd start looking to October in the western Caribbean and/or GOM for Melissa or other storm activity later on after Lorenzo-to-be. Ryan1000 12:24, September 23, 2019 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Lorenzo
"Yet another tropical storm has formed over the Atlantic" begins the 11 AM discussion on newly-upgraded TS Lorenzo. Forecast peak still at 110, but could well go beyond that to become a major hurricane, and is at 40/1006 currently. Ryan1000 14:53, September 23, 2019 (UTC)
 * I can't believe how active this September has been! 😮 After a mostly quiet June, July, and even August, the season has really blew up this month. At this rate, we could end at Olga or Pablo. It would be a miracle if we somehow got up to Nestor by the months end. With no AOIs present, Melissa might wait until October. Anyway, Lorenzo looks like a fishspinning major in the long run (my favorite type of hurricane). ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:45, September 23, 2019 (UTC)


 * This season is proving to be one that is pretty back-loaded. Even with ending at Lorenzo for the month, we can easily have 2-3 more in October which would bring us to either Nestor or Olga. Not to mention we still have November, and the potential for an off-season surprise. It's amazing me that literally all of the hurricanes this year have been male names. Lorenzo is likely to become a potent hurricane which will be no threat to much land, for now at least. He should be fun to watch, and just saying, it would be nice to see this season (and decade as a whole) to have another Cat 5, but doesn't affect any land areas. Forecast calls for 110 mph Cat 2, but I see him peaking as a Cat 3/4. Owen 15:53, September 23, 2019 (UTC)


 * On the topic of the lack of female hurricanes so far this season - I genuinely believe there's a strong chance Karen could pull it off once it clears PR and the Virgins, and I'm not just saying that because of my bias in favor of that name. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 19:47, September 23, 2019 (UTC)

Yeah, but I really don't like the prospect of high pressure building over Karen late in the forecast period and forcing Karen west and towards the U.S. east coast. The model forecasts predict Karen may not only go towards Florida down the road but maybe even as far south of Cuba, or as far north as the Carolinas or New England. It definitely might be something to watch out for down the road. Anyways, back to Lorenzo, he still isn't forecast to become a major hurricane by the NHC's current forecast, though the model runs take it to at least a cat 3, maybe even a cat 4. Ryan1000 20:08, September 23, 2019 (UTC)


 * Now forecast to become a major. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 01:33, September 24, 2019 (UTC)


 * Up to 50 mph/1002 mbar. It's been a while since we've had a classic recurving fishspinner Cape-Verde type major. The last one was I think Edouard in 2014. Other more recent ones that could be considered classic major Cape-Verde fishspinners, like Gaston '16 or Jose '17, actually threatened land (Azores in Gaston's case and the Lessers and New England in Jose's case). I wouldn't really consider Lee '17 one because of how it degenerated after only peaking as a TS and regenerated into a pop-up C3 in the subtropics, not really a "classic" kind in my opinion. Then there was Danny '15, but that also affected parts of the Lessers and never recurved out to sea. Lorenzo reminds me of a good ol' 2010 Cape-Verde fishspinning major like Danielle or Julia. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:53, September 24, 2019 (UTC)


 * Now a strong TS - 65 mph/997 mbar. Forecast peak is 120 mph but it could still very well become a C4. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:08, September 24, 2019 (UTC)


 * ATCF has Lorenzo at 70 mph. Unless the NHC opposes the ATCF, Lorenzo will become a hurricane tomorrow.  Sandy 156   :)  01:48, September 25, 2019 (UTC)


 * Next advisory comes out within the hour, and Lorenzo is already most certainly a hurricane. It appears as if it’s already formed an eye, and it’s looking really well organized. Now we just have to wait for the NHC to upgrade it. Leeboy100 Hello! 08:12, September 25, 2019 (UTC)

Hurricane Lorenzo
And there it is. 80 mph, 988 mbars. Leeboy100 Hello! 09:02, September 25, 2019 (UTC)


 * 70 kt, 988 mbar.-- Java Hurricane  09:17, September 25, 2019 (UTC)


 * Forecast peak at 120 mph, but cat 4 is definitely still in play. Ryan1000 09:35, September 25, 2019 (UTC)


 * Now 85 mph/983 mbar, I'm expecting a Category 4 to be honest. I'm loving this classic recurving fishspinner Cape-Verde major-to-be! ☺ Like I said above, reminds me of the glory days of 2010 (Danielle, etc.). ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:22, September 25, 2019 (UTC)


 * Up to 90 mph/978 mbar, might be a category 2 in the next advisory or so. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:10, September 25, 2019 (UTC)

Forecast peak raised to 125, though I'm strongly expecting a cat 4 from this. It might later affect the northeastern Azores Islands while turning northeast, but Lorenzo will probably weaken to a category 1 hurricane by that point. Ryan1000 21:41, September 25, 2019 (UTC)
 * The fish are getting dizzier by the minute. Beatissima (talk) 23:38, September 25, 2019 (UTC)
 * ATCF says 100/974, probably will become a C2 in the next advisory. This hurricane is giving me Isaac 2000 vibes.  Sandy 156   :)  02:33, September 26, 2019 (UTC)
 * And it's official, Lorenzo is now a C2.  Sandy 156   :)  02:39, September 26, 2019 (UTC)

Major Hurricane Lorenzo
Welp, did not expect that, but Lorenzo is now 125/955. ph tracking  10:29, September 26, 2019 (UTC)
 * Just noticed that and got kicked out of the editing screen. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 10:30, September 26, 2019 (UTC)
 * Whoa, this has been intensifying rapidly. Now a Category 4, 130 mph/949 mbar and is one of the strongest and most powerful on record for that region, comparable to Gabrielle 1989. Imagine this became a C5 fishspinner 🤗 ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:15, September 26, 2019 (UTC)
 * 140/943 now. I actually really hope this becomes a Category 5 fishspinner. That would be really nice to see. Leeboy100 Hello! 20:57, September 26, 2019 (UTC)

Lorenzo actually isn't the most powerful for the region (Julia formed farther east in 2010), but he is the largest Cape-Verde-type major hurricane (for this area) since Gabrielle 30 years ago (which also formed under this naming list). I also don't think Lorenzo will hit category 5 intensity over open water, but it might get very close (150-155 mph), since he only has until tomorrow night or Saturday morning for additional intensification before he recurves and gets some shear from the approaching trough. Also, the Azores are still in play for a landfall down the road from Lorenzo, but now Lorenzo's expected to be at 105 mph when he reaches the islands...if that pans out, this might actually have a chance at being historic for the Azores down the road. Ryan1000 21:39, September 26, 2019 (UTC)
 * According to this tweet from Phil Klotzbach, the strongest Azores hurricane landfall on record was with 90-kt winds, so if that forecast verifies, then Lorenzo would either tie the record or fall just short of doing so (allowing for slight additional weakening between the Day 5 point and any Azores landfall). --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 23:52, September 26, 2019 (UTC)
 * 145 mph from ATCF. I would really like a fish C5 from this hurricane, since it's not impacting land at all.  Sandy 156   :)  01:07, September 27, 2019 (UTC)
 * 145/939 rn from the NHC.  Sandy 156   :)  02:36, September 27, 2019 (UTC)
 * This is probably near its peak now. 🙁 But I still wouldn't at all rule out a 150-155 mph C4 before it begins weakening. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  03:14, September 27, 2019 (UTC)

Forecast landfall for the Azores has been reduced to 100 mph, but the islands of Flores and Corvo (home to over 4,000 people) are directly in Lorenzo's path. Hopefully they can be evacuated to the other islands farther east before Lorenzo hits. Ryan1000 10:26, September 27, 2019 (UTC)


 * It has weakened a little to 140 mph/943 mbar. So much for this being a complete fishspinner. Hopefully the western Azores prepare themselves for Lorenzo. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  15:24, September 27, 2019 (UTC)


 * Down to a Category 3, 125 mph/948 mbar. Expected to weaken a bit more, stall at 115 mph from 24-48 hours, and then turn extratropical as it passes into the Azores. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:48, September 27, 2019 (UTC)

AOI: Between Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba
NHC has just mentioned this new Aoi, which looks like it'll be headed toward Mexico in the near term. Chances listed at 10/20, it is now possible we will see Melissa before this month is over. Owen 18:15, September 23, 2019 (UTC)
 * Whoa, the TC train just keeps on going. If this becomes Melissa, we're tying 2010, 2007, and 2002. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  19:12, September 23, 2019 (UTC)

Fernand 2.0, anyone? Ȝeſtikl (talk) 19:20, September 23, 2019 (UTC)


 * Hopefully not...I'd rather this not form than become a weak little TS hitting Mexico like Fernand, and I'd rather break the September storm record than 4-way tie it. Also, it would break the streak of the "M" curse the Atlantic has produced for the last 3 years if it steals Melissa...though I guess that would be a good thing, since we wouldn't want to see anything bad from anything more this year after Dorian. Ryan1000 19:58, September 23, 2019 (UTC)


 * It will reach Mexico on Friday or Saturday. Maybe a TD at most. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 00:50, September 24, 2019 (UTC)

I doubt this will form. Still 10/20. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 01:04, September 25, 2019 (UTC)


 * It's down to near 0% for 2 and 5 days. Doesn't appear this will be anything. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  18:23, September 25, 2019 (UTC)


 * Off the TWO. Melissa will have to wait. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:11, September 26, 2019 (UTC)

Steve's retirements & other things
Explanations of tabs:
 * Main: Lists retirement chances and grades for all storms.
 * In summary...: Categorizes all named storms based on how likely they are to be retired.
 * Replacement Names: Every storm listed as "Might Either Stay, Or Be Retired" or higher on the previous tab each gets a top 10 list of my favorite replacement names that the NHC may choose.
 * How Far Can This Season Go?: An outlook for the future of the season. Lists what names may be used in the future, and gives percentages of how likely those names will be used this year. Also gives a background for what to expect this year.

Main= Below the storms, you will find a list of all colors used and explanations for things that I did.

Potential tropical cyclones (PTCs) not included.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Andrea : <font color="#AAA">~0%, <font color="#A00">F- - Continued the streak of pre-season storms. However, this was an epic failure, and never became fully tropical. A waste of a name if you ask me. The pre-season formation is the only thing that saved it from receiving the "Z" grade.
 * <font color="#eeff77">Barry : <font color="#0AA">18%, <font color="#AF0">C - A very small chance of retirement due to the flooding it caused in and around Louisiana. Current damage total of >$600 million shouldn't be enough for the U.S. to retire the name, since they usually retire storms that cause more than a billion in damage. But impacts aside, at least we saw an early first hurricane.
 * <font color="#5ebaff">Three : <font color="#AAA">N/A, <font color="#500">Z - If you blinked, you missed it. Incredibly short-lived failure that brought only showers to the Bahamas and Florida.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Chantal : <font color="#AAA">~0%, <font color="#F00">F - Harmless weak tropical storm. Gets a bit of grading credit for forming unexpectedly out of the blue and lasting a few days, but still a very weak system that never surpassed 40 mph/1009 mb.
 * <font color="#880033"> DORIAN : <font color="#100">~100%, <font color="#05F">A - An absolute monster! The northern Bahamas (Abacos Islands, Grand Bahama) got absolutely devastated from this 185 mph beast. Retirement is guaranteed due to the impacts to the Bahamas (especially), the U.S., and Atlantic Canada. The grade could have been "S", but it is disqualified from receiving anything higher than "A" due to the horrific devastation it wrought.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Erin : <font color="#AAA">~0%, <font color="#A00">F- - Another pathetic steal of a name. Even worse than Chantal because this didn't do anything special.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Fernand : <font color="#00A">9%, <font color="#F30">E - Short-lived and affected northeastern Mexico. $383 million and at least 1 death shouldn't be enough for retirement.
 * <font color="#99ff99">Gabrielle : <font color="#AAA">~0%, <font color="#F60">D- - Became a strong TS, but originally had hurricane potential. Well, at least it was a fishspinner and became the strongest female name thus far this year.
 * <font color="#ffbb00">Humberto : <font color="#00A">5%, <font color="#0AF">A- - Impacts to Bermuda or elsewhere don't seem retirement-worthy. I'm glad we saw the first major "Humberto" on record and it was the first C3 peak since Ophelia '17.
 * <font color="#00faf4"> Imelda : <font color="#F90">55%, <font color="#A00">F- - A weak name-stealer but ended up bringing unusual amounts of rain to Texas, exceeding 40 inches in spots. Flooding was described as "worse than Harvey" in some places. Already 5 deaths have been reported and it's the 4th-wettest on record for Texas. The "I" curse is real. This could actually get the boot... if it does, it would be the weakest ever to get retired.
 * <font color="#ffee40">Jerry : <font color="#95A">0.1%, <font color="#0F0">B- - I don't think this was very impacting. Dissipated sooner than I expected.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Karen : <font color="#000">TBA, <font color="#000">TBA - Currently active. The retirement percentage and grading will be released or become official when this storm dissipates.
 * <font color="#ff7700">Lorenzo : <font color="#000">TBA, <font color="#000">TBA - Currently active. The retirement percentage and grading will be released or become official when this storm dissipates.

Intensity colors: <font color="#5ebaff">TD/SD, <font color="#00faf4">TS/SS (40-50 mph) , <font color="#99ff99">TS/SS (60-70 mph) , <font color="#eeff77">C1 , <font color="#ffee40">C2 , <font color="#ffbb00">C3 , <font color="#ff7700">C4 , <font color="#ff0000">C5 (160-180 mph) , <font color="#880033">185+ mph

Based on SSHWS color coding as used on Wikipedia and other sites, and colors the names of the cyclones above. The colors were slightly adjusted so that "C1" would be easier to see on a white background, the color for "C5" was made more stark due to the severely of such storms, and a new color was added for stronger TSs (severe TSs in the WPac) so they would not be in the same category as the epic fail 40-45 mph TSs. Special dark red/purplish color gives recognition for the most powerful of the powerful storms that might be Category 6s if the category was introduced. TDs are still included for grading only, even though they can’t be retired (except in areas like PAGASA). TC names have special formatting depending on retirement chance. For 0 to 24%, they are bolded just like how the color codings appear. For 25% to 49%, they are also italicized. For 50% to 74%, they are bolded, italicized, and underlined. Lastly, for 75% to 100%, the names are BOLDED, ITALICIZED, UNDERLINED, AND IN ALL CAPS.

Retirement percentage colors: <font color="#AAA">~0%, 0%, or N/A ; <font color="#95A">0.001-0.4%, <font color="#60A">0.5-0.9% , <font color="#30A">1-4% , <font color="#00A">5%-9% , <font color="#05A">10-14% , <font color="#0AA">15-19% , <font color="#0A5">20-24% , <font color="#0A0">25-29% , <font color="#3B0">30-34% , <font color="#6C0">35-39% , <font color="#9D0">40-44% , <font color="#CE0">45-49% , <font color="#FF0">50% , <font color="#FC0">51-54% , <font color="#F90">55-59% , <font color="#F60">60-64% , <font color="#F30">65-69% , <font color="#F00">70-74% , <font color="#D00">75-79% , <font color="#B00">80-84% , <font color="#900">85-89% , <font color="#700">90-94% , <font color="#500">95-98% , <font color="#300">99-99.999% ; <font color="#100">~100%, 100% ; <font color="#000">TBA

Percentages come in color-coded ranges, meaning any percentage within a range is the same color. "N/A" is gray like "0%," and is used for tropical depressions or any other storm that cannot be retired. "N/A" is only used for retirements because every storm is assigned a grade. "TBA" is black, and is used for both retirement percentages and grading when a system is currently active. If the retirement percentage becomes clear when a system is currently active, a "preliminary percentage" will be assigned until after the storm dissipates and impacts become even more clear. "~0%" and "~100%" with the tilde (meaning asymptotically certain/approximately equal) is used for any basin that does not have retirement requirements, meaning the vast majority of basins. The versions without the tilde are only used in basins with agencies that have retirement requirements where it’s absolutely certain to be retired or not retired, like PAGASA.

Grading colors: <font color="#A0F">S, <font color="#50F">A++ , <font color="#00F">A+ , <font color="#05F">A , <font color="#0AF">A- , <font color="#0FA">B+ , <font color="#0F5">B , <font color="#0F0">B- , <font color="#5F0">C+ , <font color="#AF0">C , <font color="#FF0">C- , <font color="#FC0">D+ , <font color="#F90">D , <font color="#F60">D- , <font color="#F30">E , <font color="#F00">F , <font color="#A00">F- , <font color="#500">Z , <font color="#000">TBA

Ranks a storm’s performance. Mostly not correlated with retirement percentages, except if a storm performed well but has a high retirement chance. If that is true, a negative correlation comes into play for moral reasons (if a storm receives a 100% retirement chance, don’t really expect anything above "A"). It’s based on the educational grading system, with a few key differences. "S-rank," used in some games, is used to denote a rank above A, the best of the best, and is reserved for the following: record-breakers in unusuality (a Atlantic hurricane in March, for example), longevity (On the scale of John ‘94, San Ciriaco 1899, Nadine ‘12, Ginger, Inga), intensity (185+ mph, but often only fishspinners), and persistence/ stubbornness (like Genevieve ‘14 or Otis ‘17). For moral reasons, the devastating storms (like Katrina, Irma, or Haiyan) never get this rank - usually only fishspinners do. "A++" occurs if a storm doesn’t quite satisfy "S"-criteria, but still performed really well regardless. A+ to D- and F is copied from the educational grading system - I’m sure you can understand what those mean. "E" is sort of an in-between grade (that fills in the gap between letters D and F) for storms that didn’t quite fail (possibly because they peaked above 50 mph or did other things), but were still pathetic. "F-" is even worse than F, denoting some of the worst failures (but not bad enough for "Z"). Lastly, notice that the grading system generally goes down the alphabet (A to F), lower letters for bigger failures. If this would continue, we would have "G", "H", and all the way down to "Y" (S is the exception in my scale). All of these letters would be redundant in a simple grading scale. To denote the worst failures of them all, I would like to skip all the way down to the final letter, "Z". Even worse than "F-", this is used to denote the shortest-lived TDs, name-stealers that peak at 40 mph for only 6-12 hours and last only a day in full, and just the most pathetic failures of all time.



In summary...= RETIRED: DORIAN

Likely Retired: 

Might Either Stay, Or Be Retired: Imelda

Likely Staying: 

Staying: Andrea, Barry (leaning towards "Likely Staying"), Chantal, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Jerry

Projected retirements for currently active storms:
 * Karen - TBA. If it dissipates in the eastern Caribbean, it is Staying, but if it regenerates north of the Lessers down the road, this could have a chance if it strikes any land in the far future
 * Lorenzo - Staying, assuming it remains away from land like forecast

Retirement chance ranges for:
 * "Retired": 80-100%
 * "Likely Retired": 60-79%
 * "Might Either Stay, Or Be Retired": 40-59%
 * "Likely Staying": 20-39%
 * "Staying": 0-19%

Replacement Names= All storms in the categories (or projected to be in the categories) Retired, Likely Retired, and Might Either Stay, Or Be Retired are discussed here. These are my favorite 10 names for replacement.

Dorian ( RETIRED ):
 * Dylan
 * Darren
 * Dominic
 * Diego
 * Damien
 * Derek
 * Dale
 * Dustin
 * Drake
 * Davis

Imelda (Might Either Stay, Or Be Retired):
 * Ivy
 * Ina
 * Iliana
 * Indira
 * Ivan(n)a
 * Imogen
 * Irina
 * Ilyssa
 * Isa
 * Iva

Predicted final replacements to be announced in spring 2020: Dorian > Dominic, Imelda (not certain though) > Ivana

How Far Can This Season Go?= Current outlook:
 * I expect that this season will end at or around Olga.
 * It's also possible that this season will only make it up to Nestor, or go further to Pablo.
 * Rebekah or beyond is looking unlikely, while the season ending at Melissa or before is also unlikely.
 * It's likely we will see 2-3 systems this year that will be devastating enough to earn retirement. The first of these systems is Dorian at the end of August-start of September, while the second one could occur by the end of September. A 3rd one for October or even November is possible.


 * Chances that Melissa will be used: <font color="#500">97% - Likely by early October.
 * Chances that Nestor will be used: <font color="#D00">79% - Likely to be seen in October.
 * Chances that Olga will be used: <font color="#F90">55% - After the September explosion, it's actually likely we will tie 2018's number of storms. Looking most likely to be the last storm.
 * Chances that Pablo will be used: <font color="#6C0">39% - An outside chance of getting up to here.
 * Chances that Rebekah will be used: <font color="#0A5">20% - Tying 2017's named storms is unlikely to occur this year.
 * Chances that Sebastien will be used: <font color="#00A">9% - The chances have dwindled into the single digits. Environmental conditions this year should not support this much activity.
 * Chances that Tanya will be used: <font color="#30A">2% - The Atlantic will have to really explode, contrary to forecasts for this season. Not going to happen.
 * Chances that Van will be used: <font color="#95A">0.1% - Not going to happen either. A strange miracle will have to take place to somehow get this far.
 * Chances that Wendy or beyond will be used: <font color="#AAA">~0% - I would have a better chance at getting struck by lightning or even winning the lottery than the Atlantic getting this far in 2019.

The original outlook from August 24 for comparison:
 * I expect that this season will end at or around Lorenzo.
 * It's also possible that this season will only make it up to Jerry or Karen, or go further to Melissa, Nestor, or Olga.
 * Pablo or beyond is looking unlikely, while the season ending at Imelda or before is also unlikely.
 * It's likely we will see around 2 systems this year that will be devastating enough to earn retirement. The first of these systems may occur at the end of August to early September, while the second one could occur in late September or October.

~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  19:12, August 24, 2019 (UTC) (Last updated: 15:16, September 26, 2019 (UTC))
 * Chances that Dorian will be used: <font color="#100">~100% - TD 5 should become this.
 * Chances that Erin will be used: <font color="#100">~100% - Should form from 98L.
 * Chances that Fernand will be used: <font color="#100">~100% - May arrive in late August, or early September at the very latest.
 * Chances that Gabrielle will be used: <font color="#300">99.999% - I expect to see this in early September, or end of August if an explosion occurs.
 * Chances that Humberto will be used: <font color="#300">99% - Will most likely be an early-mid September storm.
 * Chances that Imelda will be used: <font color="#500">95% - I would literally faint if this season somehow doesn't reach this new name. It should be here in mid September.
 * Chances that Jerry will be used: <font color="#900">85% - Highly likely to reach this name. May be a late September storm.
 * Chances that Karen will be used: <font color="#F00">74% - Also likely that we will reach this name, and might be an early-mid October storm.
 * Chances that Lorenzo will be used: <font color="#F60">60% - If this forms, it should be in mid-late October. *Currently up to here*
 * Chances that Melissa will be used: <font color="#CE0">48% - May or may not form this year. If it does form, I expect to see it at the end of October or in November.
 * Chances that Nestor will be used: <font color="#6C0">37% - Slight chance we reach up to here. Will most likely be a late-season or post-season surprise if it does come.
 * Chances that Olga will be used: <font color="#0A0">25% - We will possibly not get as far as we did last year, although there's still a chance.
 * Chances that Pablo will be used: <font color="#0AA">16% - I will be surprised if Pablo forms this year.
 * Chances that Rebekah will be used: <font color="#00A">9% - The chances have dwindled into the single digits. Tying 2017's named storms is highly unlikely to occur this year.
 * Chances that Sebastien will be used: <font color="#03A">4% - Environmental conditions this year should not support this much activity.
 * Chances that Tanya will be used: <font color="#30A">1% - The Atlantic will have to really explode, contrary to forecasts for this season. Not going to happen.
 * Chances that Van will be used: <font color="#60A">0.5% - Not going to happen either. A strange miracle will have to take place to somehow get this far.
 * Chances that Wendy will be used: <font color="#95A">0.01% - Basically no chance at all that we will exhaust the naming list this year.
 * Chances that Alpha or beyond will be used: <font color="#AAA">~0% - I would have a better chance at getting struck by lightning or even winning the lottery than the Atlantic getting this far in 2019.

Sandy's retirements and grades
My turn to do retirements and grades!

(Retirement colors:  0%, <font color="00CC00">0.01%/0.1% , 1% , 2.5% , 5% , <font color="#9ACD32">7.5% , 10% , 15% , <font color="CCCC00">20% , <font color="FFFF00">25% , <font color="FFCC33">30% , <font color="#CCCC66">35% , <font color="CC9966">40% , <font color="#FF9933">45% , 50% , <font color="#CC9900">55% , 60% , <font color="#663300">65% , 70% , <font color="#CC3300">75% , 80% , <font color="#CC0000">85% , <font color="#990000">90% , 95% , <font color="#FF69B4">99% , <font color="FF1493">100% , <font color="#0000FF">TBA , Fail% , N/A ) 

(Category colors: <font color="#80CCFF">PTC, <font color="#5EBAFF">TD/SD , <font color="#00faf4">TS/SS , <font color="#F3E5AB">C1 , <font color="#ffe775">C2 , <font color="#ffc140">C3 , <font color="#ff8f20">C4 , <font color="#ff6060">C5 )

(Grading colors:  S, A+++ , <font color="#CD7F32">A++ , A+ , <font color="#00CC66">A , A- , <font color="00FFCC">B+ , B , <font color="00CCFF">B- , <font color="0099FF">C+ , C , <font color="3333CC">C- , D+ , D , D- , E , F , Z , <font color="#0000FF">TBA )


 * <font color="#00faf4">Andrea :  F ,  0%  — Was notable for continuing the off-season streak forming in May and the sudden formation due to recon, however it was a weak and short-lived storm that never turned fully tropical. The off-season formation saved it from getting a Z.


 * <font color="#F3E5AB">Barry : <font color="#660099">D+ , <font color="#CCCC00">20%  — A July but ugly looking hurricane that made landfall in Louisiana, inflicting >$600 million (USD) and however only caused an indirect death. Barry was also the wettest tropical cyclone in Arkansas, dropping over 16 in (421 mm) in the state. I doubt Barry would go for its impacts since the WMO typically retire storms w/ a higher damage and death toll.


 * <font color="#5EBAFF">Three :  Z ,  N/A  — A short-lived and weak tropical depression. Do I even have to explain this further?


 * <font color="#00faf4">Chantal :  E ,  0%  — A weak fish that formed out of nowhere which surprised most of us. It held on for its life for 3 days, earning a E.


 * <font color="#ff6060">Dorian : <font color="#00CC66">A , <font color="FF1493">100%  — Wow, I’m shocked. This 185 mph monster completely devastated the Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands, leaving behind catastrophic damage in its wake. There is no way that Dorian will stay after its severe impacts not only in the Bahamas but also the U.S and Atlantic Canada.


 * <font color="#00faf4">Erin :  F ,  0%  — A weak storm that did nothing special despite being stronger than Chantal.


 * <font color="#00faf4">Fernand :  E ,  2.5%  — A 50 mph tropical storm that struck Mexico; only inflicted $383 million and caused 1 death.


 * <font color="#00faf4">Gabrielle :  D- ,  0%  — Failed to become a hurricane, but was a strong tropical strong at least.


 * <font color="#ffc140">Humberto : <font color="00CC66">A ,  2.5%  – This system alone is the first ever Major Hurricane Humberto and prevented a 2007 repeat from happening. Damages in Bermuda are minimal to minor, however a death had been caused.


 * <font color="#00faf4">Imelda :  F , <font color="CC9900">55%  – A pop-up 6 hour TS that drenched loads of rain in Texas, becoming the 7th wettest US tropical cyclone and the 4th wettest for Texas on record. 5 deaths have been occurred so far. Assuming the damages are unknown and it caused extreme flooding to Texas, this has a decent chance of going.


 * <font color="#ffe775">Jerry :  B , <font color="00CC00">0.1%  – It was nice to get another hurricane in the Atl. Stayed alive as a TS after its peak just like Kiko. Damages are not as impactful.


 * <font color="#00faf4">Karen : <font color="0000FF">TBA  — Currently active.


 * <font color="#ffe775">Lorenzo : <font color="0000FF">TBA  – Currently active.

Retirement summary:

Definitely Retired (>95%): Dorian

Most Likely Retired (75-90%): None

Likely Retired (55-70%): Imelda

Tossup (45-50%): None

Likely Not Retired (25-40%): None

Most Likely Not Retired (5-20%): Barry

Definitely Not Retired (<5%): Andrea, Chantal, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Jerry

Name chances of being used:


 * Melissa:  90%  - Very likely going to form, may be coming in October.


 * Nestor:  70%  - Likely going to end at this name, may be coming in October or November.


 * Olga:  50%  - We still have a chance to be tied with 2018’s named storms. If Olga forms, it’ll have to be in November or maybe even December.


 * Pablo: <font color="FFCC33">30%  - We could even see Pablo this year.


 * Rebekah:  15%  - I also doubt we’ll see this name this year.


 * Sebastien: <font color="9ACD32">7.5%  - Ehh, we probably won’t be seeing Sebastien this year.


 * Tanya:  1%  - Very doubt that this year will be active as 1995.


 * Van: <font color="00CC00">0.1%  - Very extremely doubt that this year will be the third-active Atl season ever.


 * Wendy and beyond:  0%  - Heck no, there's no way that we will reach Wendy and/or the Greek.

That’s all for now folks!

 Sandy 156   :)  19:52, August 24, 2019 (UTC)

[Updated as of 02:45, September 26, 2019 (UTC)]

Beatissima's Retirement Predictions

 * SS Andrea - 0%
 * C1 Barry - 10%
 * TD Three - N/A
 * TS Chantal - 0%
 * C5 Dorian - 100%
 * TS Erin - 0%
 * TS Fernand - 5%
 * TS Gabrielle - 0%
 * C3 Humberto - 2%
 * TS Imelda - 50%
 * C2 Jerry - 0%
 * TS Karen - TBD
 * C4 Lorenzo - currently active
 * Melissa - Formation: 90%
 * Nestor - Formation: 75%
 * Olga - Formation: 60%
 * Pablo - Formation: 30%
 * Rebekah - Formation: 10%
 * Sebastien - Formation: 5%
 * Tanya - Formation: 2%
 * Van - Formation: 1%
 * Wendy - Formation: 0%
 * Greeks - Formation: 0%

Beatissima (talk) 22:31, August 24, 2019 (UTC)

ChowKam's Retirement Predictions
Gotta rate these juicy storms... ''Note: I am rather extreme with my retirement predictions - if a storm seems unlikely to be retired, it won't be retired. If a storm seems likely to be retired, it will be retired.''
 * Andrea: 0% - Was weak. But still, a pre-season storm is nice.
 * Barry: 5% - A nice, weird early season hurricane. Damages shouldn't warrant retirement.
 * Three: N/A - While technically a failure, it was a nice depression to watch.
 * Chantal: 0% - Weak, but was a surprise weird formation. Lasted a bit.
 * Dorian: 100% - This monstrous 185-mph-storm was simply too beefy for the Bahamas. While nice to track, I hope the Bahamas can recover quickly from this storm. They need a rest from hurricanes like this.
 * Erin: 0% - Nice to have a storm, but it simply was not juicy enough. No land impacts. Alternate reaction: - Erin: 0:14 Wind Shear: 0:27
 * Fernand: 5% - Surprisingly costly, but luckily not too bad. One unfortunate death. Juicier than expected.
 * Gabrielle: 0% - No land interaction, no retirement. Interesting degeneration and reformation.
 * Humberto: N/A - Currently active.
 * Imelda: N/A - Currently active.
 * Jerry: N/A - Currently active.

ChowKam2002 (talk) 16:06, August 26, 2019 (UTC)

Harveycane's predictions and grades
Overview=

Intensity colors: <font color="#5ebaff">TD, <font color="#00faf4">TS , <font color="#D4AF37">C1 , <font color="#ffe775">C2 , <font color="#ffc140">C3 , <font color="#ff8f20">C4 , <font color="#ff6060">C5 , <font color="#8b0000">C5 (185+ mph)

Grading colors:  S, A+++ , A++ , <font color="#00F">A+ , <font color="#0CC">A , <font color="#0C3">A- , <font color="#0F0">B+ , <font color="#3F0">B , <font color="#6F0">B- , <font color="#9F0">C+ , <font color="#CF0">C , <font color="#FF0">C- , <font color="#FC0">D+ , <font color="#F60">D , <font color="#F30">D- , <font color="#F00">E , <font color="#C00">F , <font color="#900">F- , <font color="#600">Z , <font color="#300">Z- , <font color="#0000FF">TBA 

Formation chance/retirement percentages:
 * <font color="#666">0% 
 * <font color="#AFFFFF">0.001-0.9%  (Nearly 0%)
 * <font color="#00FFFF">1-9%  (Extremely unlikely)
 * <font color="#00D5D5">10-19%  (Very unlikely)
 * <font color="#00A0A0">20-29%  (Unlikely)
 * <font color="#00A000">30-39%  (Somewhat unlikely)
 * <font color="#FFC800">40-49%  (Medium)
 * <font color="#FF8800">50-59%  (Somewhat likely)
 * <font color="#E80000">60-69%  (Likely)
 * <font color="#B40000">70-79%  (Very likely)
 * <font color="#800000">80-89%  (Extremely likely)
 * <font color="#000000">90-99%  (Nearly certain)
 * <font color="#000080">100%  (Certain)

Retirement predictions and grades=
 * <font color="#00faf4">Andrea : <font color="#666">0%, <font color="#C00">F - Weak, forgettable, short lived. Need I say more?
 * <font color="#D4AF37">Barry : <font color="#00D5D5">17%, <font color="#FF0">C- - One of the ugliest "hurricanes" I've ever seen, for that reason it gets a C-. However, at least we got a hurricane.
 * <font color="#5ebaff">Three : <font color="#666">N/A%, <font color="#600">Z - Sorry, but you were one pathetic storm. We all thought we would see Chantal from this, but nope.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Chantal : <font color="#666">0%, <font color="#C00">F - After over a month and a half of waiting for the next named storm to form, all we get is this forgettable failure. However, its still better than nothing.
 * <font color="#ff6060">Dorian : <font color="#000080">100%, <font color="#0C3">A- - I can safely say for sure that this is going this year. The Bahamas were ANNIHILATED by this storm, as well as the US and Canada. Gets an A- for defying predictions of it being a fail and became a category 5 hurricane, but at the same time damages limit the grade form going any higher. (Replacement name: Diego)
 * <font color="#00faf4">Erin : <font color="#666">0%, <font color="#900">F- - Basically a "pop up storm" during Dorian that did nothing but waste a name. Don't take the Eastern Pacifc's habits with you next time.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Fernand : <font color="#00A">6%, <font color="#F00">E - Short lived tropical storm that caused flooding in northeastern Mexico. Impacts are not enough to warrant retirement.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Gabrielle : <font color="#666">0%, <font color="#F00">E - Had hurricane potential, didn't reach it. I had higher expectations for this.
 * <font color="#ffc140">Humberto : <font color="#000">TBA, <font color="#000">TBA - Currently active. As of now, it is threatening Bermuda. Hopefully impacts aren't severe (which it shouldn't).
 * <font color="#00faf4">Imelda : Up to <font color="#800000">80%*, <font color="#C00">F - Not only it was a prime example of a name stealer, but a destructive one as well. Caused record breaking flooding in parts of Texas, but damage toll remains unknown. The only reason why it didn’t get a Z grade because of its surprise formation.
 * <font color="#ffe775">Jerry : <font color="#000">TBA, <font color="#000">TBA - Currently active.

* Imelda’s damage toll remains TBD, thus it says up to 80%. Overall season rating (tentative): <font color="#CF0">C  - Despite being crappy in the first part of the year, it managed to pull a 2018 and start a massive increase in activity. It can be near average by the end of the season. Future storm formation chances = Future storm chances (SUBJECT TO CHANGE): Harveycane  (Talk |  Contributions)  08:46, August 27, 2019 (UTC)
 * <font color="#000">Fernand : <font color="#000080">100% - May appear around peak season.
 * <font color="#000">Gabrielle : <font color="#000080">100% - Will form sometime around the peak of the season.
 * <font color="#000">Humberto : <font color="#000080">100% - We could possibly see this in late September.
 * <font color="#000">Imelda : <font color="#000000">91% - Can form by early October, as long as the uptick in activity actually happens.
 * <font color="#000">Jerry : <font color="#B40000">78% - Unless activity is doomed to be inactive the whole year, we will most likely see this.
 * <font color="#000">Karen : <font color="#E80000">63% - This is around where my certainty of these numbers begins to fall. We may see this or not depending on the basin's performance.
 * <font color="#000">Lorenzo : <font color="#FFC800">45% - This is probably where we will end this year, presuming that the season will have a near average September-October.
 * <font color="#000">Melissa : <font color="#00A000">32% - May come as a late season surprise.
 * <font color="#000">Nestor : <font color="#00A0A0">25% - Storm names from here are unlikely to be used. Unless we get an "explosion" in activity, this is unlikely.
 * <font color="#000">Olga : <font color="#00D5D5">17% - Unfortunately, we may not go this far at this rate. Reaching up to 2018's levels of activity is very unlikely.
 * <font color="#000">Pablo : <font color="#00FFFF">9% - I don't think we will get here this season.
 * <font color="#000">Rebekah : <font color="#00FFFF">4% - Very, very unlikely.
 * <font color="#000">Sebastien : <font color="#00FFFF">1% - You will have to defy climatology to get here at this point.
 * <font color="#000">Tanya : <font color="#AFFFFF">0.5% - Again, you can't get here without defying climatology.
 * <font color="#000">Van, Wendy and beyond: <font color="#666">0% - If you think we will get to here you are crazy. Jk, but seriously, it is NOT likely at all to get this far into the season.

Jas's shenanigans: retirement predictions, storm grades, etc.
Retirement chances:
 * Andrea - 0% - Should be back in 2025.
 * Barry - 3% - Had some impacts, but honestly Barry is here to stay.
 * Chantal - 0% - Thanks for waking up the Atlantic, but will remain in the lists.
 * Dorian - 99.9% - The impacts in The Bahamas would be enough to warrant the retirement of this historic storm.
 * Erin - 0% - Just no.
 * Fernand - 10% - Maybe, just maybe. Mexico is still notorious for their record in retiring names of destructive storms.
 * Gabrielle - 1% - Thanks for trying to be a hurricane, but Gab shall return in 2025.

Storm grades:

(Highest is A+++, lowest is Z)


 * Andrea - F - A preseason storm, and that's it. Epic fail though.
 * Barry - C - Had some impacts, but surprised me for reaching hurricane status.
 * Chantal - L - A sacrificial lamb, I guess. Took the L to pave the way for other storms.
 * Dorian - B- - If there's something which can be called a "beautiful" disaster, it would be this one. Beautiful to see from outer space, but a monster on the Earth's surface. Would have been A+++ had it not affected The Bahamas, but since it wreaked havoc that country (at least $7 billion damages, 50+ deaths, 1,300 missing), its grade has been brought down to B minus.
 * Erin - Z - Very unremarkable, sorry.
 * Fernand - F - Not really a fail (since it affected land), but very irrelevant to be honest.
 * Gabrielle - C- - A good distraction from the freak that is Dorian, but otherwise not that notable.

Storm formation percentages:

(Some names include wild guesses on their intensities)


 * Humberto - 100% - Must form. Probably a hurricane, might affect land.
 * Imelda - 100% - Must form. Might be a major though, and might affect land too.
 * Jerry - 95% - Must form. Probably a major, might also affect land areas.
 * Karen - 90% - Most likely to form. Probably a major, might affect land.
 * Lorenzo - 70% - Most likely to form. Probably the final name, if not Melissa, Nestor or Olga. Category 1 or a strong TS, will stay at sea.
 * Melissa - 55% - Maybe yes, maybe no. Strong TS to minimal Category 1, may affect the U.S.
 * Nestor - 45% - Maybe yes, maybe no. Will likely peak as a TS if it forms.
 * Olga - 25% - Not really. However, if it forms, it might be a subtropical one.
 * Pablo - 15% - Not really. Possibly a subtropical storm or a TS if (and only if) used.
 * Rebekah - 2% - No. But there's still a chance. Would be a tropical storm at best.
 * Sebastien - 0.2% - Nah. Though I lowkey hope that this year would go all the way up to this name.
 * Tanya - 0.01% - Nah. I just don't see Tanya being used this year. But there's still a very slight chance.
 * Van - 0% - Nah. Kinda same with Tanya, but will realistically not be used this season.
 * Wendy, Alpha and beyond - 0% - Nah. Atlantic needs to be on steroids in order for this name to be used this year. Won't happen at all.

''Originally posted by Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 13:32, August 28, 2019 (UTC). Last edited and updated by Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 18:34, September 13, 2019 (UTC).''

Lee’s retirement predictions
Might as well start this now, with Dorian becoming more and more of a threat. I won’t be doing ratings this year.

Leeboy100 Hello! 21:59, August 28, 2019 (UTC)
 * Andrea- 0%: It was nice that we were able to keep the pre-season streak going, but Andrea didn’t do anything, so nope.
 * Barry- 20%: Caused some damage and flooding, but I don’t see it going anywhere.
 * Chantal- 0%: Nope
 * Dorian- 100%: Tied with the Labor Day Hurricane for strongest landfalling hurricane in the Atlantic, decimating parts of the Bahamas in the process. Caused some impacts in the US and Atlantic Canada as well, and even if retirement isn’t requested by either country, the absolutely catastrophic damage done by the 185 mph monster in the Bahamas is more than enough to guarantee Dorian’s retirement in 2020. Replacement name picks: Dylan, Devon, Davin, Dax, Darrell, Dale, Doug, Derek (Lot of options to choose from with the letter D)
 * Erin- 0%: Not going anywhere.
 * Fernand- 1%: Damages in Mexico seem to be minor.
 * Gabrielle- 0%: See Erin.
 * Humberto- TBA Currently active
 * Imelda- TBA Currently active Could cause some flooding in Texas, so we’ll just have to wait and see.
 * Jerry- TBA Currently active

Atlantic Hurricane:
The month of September featured many storms... TheChosenWizard \I like weather/ \Contributions/ 14:15, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * Subtropical Storm Faildrea - Nice job that you formed *ahem* BEFORE THE SEASON STARTED AGAIN! Seriously, so many pre-season storms for me, almost TOO much. Plus, 40 mph for like 18 hours won't do it for me. (0%)
 * Hurricane Barry - Flooded areas inland under its ginormous blanket of rain, of course there's gonna be a retirement chance, albeit a small one. (20%)
 * Tropical Storm Chantal - ATL: How far north do you want to form? Chantal: Yes. Polar Bears: Well, we're screwed. (0%)
 * Hurricane Dorian - Hulking category 5 hurricane that almost wiped out some of the Bahamian islands. The name will be retired. (99%)
 * Tropical Storm Erin Failed - Nothing. (0%)
 * Tropical Storm Fernand - Made landfall on Mexico, that's it. It also rained a lot. (1%)
 * Tropical Storm Gabrielle - Half-failed because although it persisted in the wind shear, it also never became a hurricane. (0%)
 * Hurricane Humberto - Hit Bermuda. (20%)
 * Tropical Storm Imelda - Rained a lot, so much so that it is causing people to need WATER RESCUES. Yeah, the name will be retired. (99%)
 * Hurricane Jerry - The mouse from Tom and Jerry. Something Bermuda needs to watch. (??%)

PhTracking's Retirement Predictions and Grading
Welp, might as well make one of these grades and retirement predictions. Grades run from F- to A+.


 * Andrea - Cool pre-season storm that continued a 4 year streak, however, it only lasted 18 hours, and was also a 40 mph subtropical fail. Just another good name put to bad use. (<font color="#AAA">0% retirement, <font color="#F60">D )


 * Barry - A July hurricane, made landfall while peaking. Caused floods inland. Ugly with an exposed circulation, only lasted 6 hours as a hurricane. (<font color="#0A5">20% retirement, <font color="#CF0">C )


 * 03L - ...why? (<font color="#AAA">N/A retirement, <font color="#A00">F- )


 * Chantal - Weak storm, formed at a high latitude. Was a surprise, but a failure nonetheless. (<font color="#AAA">0% retirement, <font color="#f30">D- )


 * Dorian - Costliest disaster in Bahamian history. 55 reported direct deaths according to Wikipedia with likely a lot more. At least $7.5 billion in damages. Also affected Atlantic Canada; retirement is imminent. Oh, and all the nasty things it did lowered its grade. (100% retirement, <font color="#0F0">B )


 * Erin - An absolute failure of a storm. Exposed LLCC, was projected to form EARLIER than Dorian. The only thing Erin is important for is to boost the storm totals. (<font color="#AAA">0% retirement, <font color="#C00">F )


 * Fernand - Weak and short-lived storm in the gulf, at least not a 40 mph fail. Oh, and it actually does have quite a bit of convection, so that's a plus. (<font color="#30a">1% retirement, <font color="#ff0">C- )


 * Gabrielle - Strong tropical storm that degenerated into a RL once, also sort of formed in the MDR. Cool fish storm, but stayed as a TS. (<font color="#AAA">0% retirement, <font color="#9f0">C+ )


 * Humberto - A major, mostly a fish, but went by Bermuda. Threw hurricane-force winds on the area and causing several blackouts. Not worthy of retirement so far. (<font color="#00A">7% retirement, <font color="#0F0">B+ )


 * Imelda - Weak short-lived tropical storm that stalled over Texas rainfall, causing record flooding in some areas. I'm not sure if it'll get retired or not. (<font color="#9D0">40% retirement, <font color="#CF0">C )


 * Jerry - Currently active storm. (TBD retirement, TBD)

ph tracking  05:28, September 22, 2019 (UTC)

Ryan1000's Retirement Predictions
List 5 has never gone a single season without having at least 1 retired name since 1979, and this year is no exception...nonetheless, I, Ryan Grand, will make my retirement speech once again:


 * Andrea - 0% - Well hey, you gotta give her credit for giving the Atlantic a record 5 consecutive years with a pre-season storm, but that aside, it was just a minor rainshower or wave kickup to Bermuda.


 * Barry - 15% - Caused somewhat extensive damage and flooding in parts of the south, but it probably won't cut for retirement.


 * Chantal - 0% - Not a ChanCEtal (forgive the pun, couldn't resist).


 * Dorian - 100% - Caused at least 7 billion dollars in damage and killed at least 44 people in the Bahamas, making Dorian the costliest storm in the Bahamas's history and the deadliest hurricane to hit the archapelago in at least 93 years, since the 1926 Nassau hurricane, which killed over 250 people in the nation's capital. That will guarantee his retirement next year.

Ryan1000 22:26, September 1, 2019 (UTC)
 * Erin - 0% - Like Chantal, no.
 * Fernand - 15% - Caused somewhat extensive flooding in some areas of Tamaulipas, with a damage bill of 213 million USD and 1 death. Still, Mexico has snubbed worse storms than Fernand, and he will probably stay for 2025.
 * Gabrielle - 0% - Turned north too soon and didn't affect land.
 * Humberto - 5% - Sadly, Humberto was confirmed to have killed 1 or 2 people due to surf and rip currents on the U.S. eastern seaboard, and caused power outages on Bermuda but fortunately little damage there and no deaths.
 * Imelda - 40% - Caused heavy flooding in parts of the Lone Star State, in fact in some areas it was worse than Harvey in 2017, but it was also more localized and it might not be retired because of that, like how Amelia of 1978 and Claudette of 1979 caused heavy but localized flooding in Texas but weren't retired. Still has a shot though, so I'll go up to 2/5 for now, and adjust it up or down depending on the final totals.
 * Jerry - 0% - Made up for his previous two epic fails, but still, a fishspinner's a fishspinner.
 * Karen - 4% - Caused some flooding near the Antilles, but probably wasn't too severe, certainly nothing compared to Irma and Maria two years ago
 * Lorenzo - ?? - Likely to become a strong Cape Verde-type hurricane, but won't do anything to land besides (maybe) the Azores.

Ȝeſtikl's Retirement Chances and Grades
Ȝeſtikl (talk) 20:36, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * Andrea - 0% > D > Didn't affect land.
 * Barry - 25% > C > Impacts not enough for retirement.
 * Three - 0% > F > Short-lived TD that showered Florida and the Bahamas.
 * Chantal - 0% > D > See Andrea.
 * Dorian - 95% > B > Dorian was a wicked monster.
 * Erin - 0% > D > See Andrea.
 * Fernand - 12% > D > Impacted Mexico as a Tropical Storm and caused a lot of damage.
 * Gabrielle - 0% > D > See Andrea.
 * Humberto - 6% > A > Impacted Bermuda.
 * Jerry - 1% > B > Brushed the Antilles.
 * Imelda - 55% > F > Lots of rainfall and massive flooding.
 * Karen - 6% > D > Had an expired pass, pleaded with the manager (who stayed firm) to let her go.
 * Lorenzo - 0% > A > C4 fish.
 * Melissa -

TG's Retirements at a glance
Retirement percentage colors: <font color="#AAA">~0%, 0%, or N/A ; <font color="#95A">0.001-0.4%, <font color="#60A">0.5-0.9% , <font color="#30A">1-4% , <font color="#00A">5%-9% , <font color="#05A">10-14% , <font color="#0AA">15-19% , <font color="#0A5">20-24% , <font color="#0A0">25-29% , <font color="#3B0">30-34% , <font color="#6C0">35-39% , <font color="#9D0">40-44% , <font color="#CE0">45-49% , <font color="#FF0">50% , <font color="#FC0">51-54% , <font color="#F90">55-59% , <font color="#F60">60-64% , <font color="#F30">65-69% , <font color="#F00">70-74% , <font color="#D00">75-79% , <font color="#B00">80-84% , <font color="#900">85-89% , <font color="#700">90-94% , <font color="#500">95-98% , <font color="#300">99-99.999% ; <font color="#100">~100%, 100% ; <font color="#000">TBA


 * <font color="#00faf4">Andrea - <font color="#AAA">0% - F: Although Andrea was a pre-season storm, it was pretty much garbage.
 * <font color="#ffffcc">Barry - <font color="#0A5">20 - C-: Barry thankfully didn't live up to its forecasts, and if it did, the chances of retirement would be much higher than 20%. Barry didn't look too great, but it did at least reach hurricane strength. With damages being around $600 million and a low death toll, it is unlikely that Barry is retired.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Chantal - <font color="#AAA">0% - F: Another failicia.
 * <font color="#ff6060">Dorian - <font color="#100">100% - A+: Not given A+ because of damages or deaths, but in regards to the absolute intensity of this storm. Dorian was the definition of a monster, stronger than Irma even, and we thought that no storm could've topped that in the near future, but here we are with Dorian. 185/910. It's hard to believe. It is by far the costliest storm to ever strike the Bahamas, and the most powerful landfalling system in decades. Good riddance, Dorian.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Erin - <font color="#AAA">0% - F: Lol no, see you in 2025.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Fernand - <font color="#0AA">15 - D+: A sad BoC storm that produced quite a bit of damage, and a few deaths unfortunately. However, $383 million in damages most likely does not warrant retirement.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Gabrielle - <font color="#AAA">0% - D-: Gabrielle was just another storm, not too much interesting about it.
 * <font color="#ffc140">Humberto - <font color="#00A">5% - A-: Our second major, and to be honest, a pretty interesting storm by its track. Impacted Bermuda, but not enough to have major damages.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Imelda - <font color="#FF0">50% - D-: Imelda was one of the wettest TCs on record in the US, and the 4th wettest in Texas, with rainfall totals of over 40 inches. Areas in Southeast Texas received devastating flooding, but due to these impacts being more localized than Harvey, the chances of Imelda being retired is the flip of a coin. It's too early to tell, but once damages come out, the chances will either be upped or lowered.
 * <font color="#ffe775">Jerry - <font color="#AAA">0% - TBD: Currently active.

Retirements summed up:
 * Will be retired (80-100%): Dorian
 * Maybe retired (50-80%): Imelda
 * Slight chance (20-50%): Barry
 * Will not be retired (0-20%): All other storms

Owen's Retirement Predictions:
I figure it is time to release what I'm thinking.

Seasonal breakdown:
The storms for which I have given 0% do not require much of an explanation. Names in bold are those with at least 50% chance of being retired.
 * Andrea - 0%
 * Barry - 10% - The ~$600M USD damage total is nothing to cast off as minimal, but even Hurricane Juan of 1985 brought a much larger damage toll of $1.5 billion and was snubbed.
 * Chantal - 0%
 * Dorian - 100% - The damage in the Bahamas was catastrophic, and easily made Dorian the worst hurricane they've ever seen.  I expect the death toll will reach into the thousands.
 * Erin - 0%
 * Fernand - 15% - Over $300M USD in damages from extensive flooding, but likely won't be enough. I give a slightly higher percentage to him due to Mexico's slight unpredictability.
 * Gabrielle - 0%
 * Humberto - 10% - Bermuda seems to have made it out alright, with no deaths reported. This was no Fabian.
 * Imelda - 60% - Catastrophic flooding reported in Texas, with some areas even noting it was 'worse than Harvey' but it does appear that the flooding was a bit more localized. Once damage estimates begin rolling in, I will make an adjustment to my preliminary estimate.
 * Jerry - TBA - Currently active

Replacement names:
This category is specific for names above with at least 25% chance of being retired in the spring of 2020. The name in italic is the one I predict will replace the name should it face removal by the World Meteorological Organization.

Retiree candidate #1 -> Dorian Retiree candidate #2 -> Imelda Owen 04:55, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * Damien
 * Declan
 * Derek
 * Diego
 * Dylan
 * Ilysia
 * Ilyssa
 * Imelia
 * Imogen
 * Ivy

SHP's Grades and Retirement Predictions
Intensity colors: <font color="#5ebaff">TD , <font color="#00faf4">TS , <font color="#ffffcc">C1 , <font color="#ffe775">C2 , <font color="#ffc140">C3 , <font color="#ff8f20">C4 , <font color="#ff6060">C5 

Grade colors:  S ,  A+ ,  A ,  A- ,  B ,  C ,  D ,  E ,  F ,  Failippe 

Note: Rank S is reserved for storms with minimal/no land impact.


 * <font color="#00faf4">Andrea : Grade-  F  - Retirement chance- 0%: Yet another pre-season storm, and definitely the least impressive of the streak.
 * <font color="#ffffcc">Barry : Grade-  D  - Retirement chance- 10%: A terrible-looking system that thankfully kept most of its moisture away from land. Needless to say, Louisiana has seen much, much worse.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Chantal : Grade-  F  - Retirement chance- 0%: Spun around over water and did nothing.
 * <font color="#ff6060">DORIAN : Grade-  A+  - Retirement chance- 100%: What a monster this was. He reached an undeniably impressive intensity, with him snatching Irma's record of strongest non-MDR hurricane, but that horrifying wrath was tragically unleashed on the northern Bahamas for over 2 days, dealing untold damage and killing potentially over 1000 people. It may have only dealt a glancing blow to the US, but its carnage in the Bahamas alone is enough to secure its retirement and a place in the history books.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Erin : Grade-  F  - Retirement chance- 0%: A blip on the map that was swiftly forgotten in the wake of Dorian.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Fernand : Grade-  F  - Retirement chance- 5%: A short-lived system that dealt more damage than anticipated in Mexico, but not enough to warrant retirement.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Gabrielle : Grade-  E  - Retirement chance- 0%: Also overshadowed by Dorian, but at least made a run at hurricane status.
 * <font color="#ffc140">Humberto : Grade-  B  - Retirement chance- 3%: Quite a large storm that delivered minor impacts to Bermuda.
 * <font color="#00faf4">IMELDA : Grade-  F  - Retirement chance- 55%: This system was not only a downright pathetic name stealer, but also an Allison-caliber rainkaker that drenched parts of southeast Texas even worse than Harvey. There are no redeeming qualities about this system, and the only thing saving it from being a Failippe is notoriety. The retirement chance is subject to change as damage estimates/fatality anmouncements are released.
 * <font color="#ffe775">Jerry : Grade- ??? - Retirement chance- ???: Currently active.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Karen : Grade- ??? - Retirement chance- ???: Currently active, could be a problem for managers everywhere in the US once she gets her act together.
 * <font color="#00faf4">Lorenzo : Grade- ??? - Retirement chance- ???: Currently active.

Will be edited when necessary. Send Help Please (talk) 19:54, September 20, 2019 (UTC)

Male "D" names (For Dorian)
Since Dorian absolutely slaughtered the Abaco Islands as the strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane on record, it's safe to assume that....erhm, Dorian Gray is our first guaranteed retirement candidate. That being said, what are your thoughts on replacement names? Here are some, copied from Don in 2017 (which had no real chance to be retired anyways): Obviously Dylan should be our top pick, but Darren, Derek, Dante, Davion, Dexter, Diego, ect, are good too. A lot of good male "D" names are available. Ryan1000 12:05, August 29, 2019 (UTC)
 * Dylan
 * Diego
 * Damien
 * Drake
 * Derek
 * Dale
 * Dexter
 * Drew
 * Darren
 * Daryl
 * Dominic
 * Draco
 * Dante
 * Devan
 * Davion
 * Donovan
 * Desmond
 * Duane
 * :') --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 01:25, September 3, 2019 (UTC)
 * Dylan would be really excited if his name was chosen lol. I don't know if they will chose Drake due to the famous singer/rapper of the same name. I suspect that the NHC will choose something like Damien, Dominic, Darren, Dale, or Derek for the 2025 list. Maybe Dylan is possible too but I have more of a feeling that those other names might be picked instead. I would love it if Dylan was the choice though. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  22:45, August 29, 2019 (UTC)

Delany, Darcy, Dionysis, Derry, Dagobert, Doug, Declan. Beatissima (talk) 01:26, August 30, 2019 (UTC)
 * Dominic, Darren, Desmond and Dale are okay, but my top 4 right now: Drew, Damien, Derek, and Dylan (my top pick). Dan would be a good pick too (though it sounds like a shortened version of EPac's Daniel). Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 01:36, August 30, 2019 (UTC)
 * EPac has Douglas, but I went ahead and put Doug, anyway. I think there's a precedent for different forms of a name being used simultaneously, but I can't remember the specific examples. Beatissima (talk) 01:44, August 30, 2019 (UTC)

There are many examples of two names being on the Atlantic and EPac lists at the same time that are similar to each other, I mentioned this before with Matthew in 2016 (it was replaced with Martin itself which is a variation of the EPac's Marty on list 1). Also, David was retired after 1979 and replaced with Danny while Daniel was in the EPac at that same time and both names are still in use today, as well as 1999's Floyd being retired and replaced with Franklin while Frank was already in the EPac and both names are still in use today. So Doug and Dan are definitely possibilities, but Dylan is still my top pick. Ryan1000 02:26, August 30, 2019 (UTC)
 * Another few suggestions I have are Donovan, Devin/Devon, and Desmond. T  G  2 0 1 9 13:50, August 31, 2019 (UTC)

If it would be The Bahamas that gets impacted the most, Dominic/Declan/Donovan/Dan/Dale are the best possible replacement names. If it would be the U.S., they might go for Diego/Derek/Dylan/Darren/Drew. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 14:09, August 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * Strongly disagree with Anon 2.0 here. I think there is a theme per naming list every year. The names used this year have a very urban, diverse feel to them and the replacement names usually reflect that, even the ones picked by the US which always tend towards the old fashioned side in most cases. Here's my take on this dilemma based on what I think each country would go for should they request retirement:

Dante is a name commonly used among Black people as well as Dorian so I won't be surprised if that ends up being the replacement name, also given the urban feel to this naming list. More British-y sounding names like Declan (O'Donnelly) and Dominic (Raab) are possible if Bahamas is picking. Diversity also is key to this list as a whole so I highly doubt they would choose a name common among baby boomer, white Americans, unlike, say last year's list. There are mostly Gen X and Millennial names here. The mix is crucial. So I personally would say Dante is my first choice. Diego would be acceptable too and likely would only fit in this Atlantic list. PeterPiper567 (talk) 16:50, August 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * Bahamas: Dante, Deshawn, Declan, Dominic
 * USA: Dylan, Derek, Darren, Diego


 * Well, I concur. Dante and Diego would sound good in this list, knowing that this is the most diverse of the six being used by NHC. (Though I'm still kinda wondering why did you say that you disagree with me when you put the very same names that I listed there, save for Drew for the U.S. and Dante/Dan/Dale/Donovan in the names that Bahamas would possibly propose as replacement/s for Dorian). Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 17:13, August 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * because you didn't mention dante or diego. I actually see either of those two being used, dante especially if the bahamas is requesting retirement. Dante is common among both black and hispanic populations, bahamas is mostly black and it'll only fit in well with this diverse naming list. PeterPiper567 (talk) 20:52, August 31, 2019 (UTC)

Considering the Bahamas will most likely make the case, Dante would be a likely choice from them. Diego and Dominic, or even Donovan are possibilities too, though I would still personally prefer Dylan. Ryan1000 22:26, September 1, 2019 (UTC)

Personally I'd still prefer Dan (given the fact that NHC chose Martin which is quite similar to Marty), but at this point I can see Diego replacing it (a name which I actually put in my post; I edited it even before PeterPiper replied and disagreed with my comment: I put mine at 14:14 UTC of August 31, PeterPiper replied at 16:50 UTC of August 31). Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 10:10, September 2, 2019 (UTC)

Some more that haven't been mentioned:


 * Darius


 * Denzel


 * Darnell


 * Dax


 * Delmar
 * Denny

I particualrly like Dax and Denzel. --Whiplash (talk) 00:15, September 4, 2019 (UTC)

Female "I" Names (Potentially for Imelda)
Despite the fact that it peaked as a very short-lived, weak TS, it's producing catastrophic flooding in Texas that has been described as "worse than Harvey" in some spots. This could actually have a chance of retirement in my opinion. What names would you guys suggest? Here's mine: ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  00:37, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * Ivy
 * Ina
 * Iliana
 * Indira
 * Ivan(n)a
 * Imogen
 * Irina
 * Ilyssa
 * Isa
 * Iva


 * I would like to add Ivonne and Inga to that list as well. Ivy, however, definitely fits into this list much better, and would be a top pick, most likely. T  G  2 0 1 9 00:59, September 20, 2019 (UTC)

Imma, as in "Imma bout to run out of ideas for names that start with 'I'". Beatissima (talk) 03:13, September 20, 2019 (UTC)
 * Ivy and Ina/Inna are my top picks, but Iva, Ivonne, Imogen, Ignatia/Ignacia, Inga, Irina & Ita may be chosen too. Jas (Anonymous 2.0) (talk) 04:54, September 20, 2019 (UTC)

Ivy, Irina, and Inga are my personal 3 favorites for Imelda, though Isa, Ina and Imogen are also good picks. Ivan(n)a is a possibility but I personally think it's too close to Ivan, retired only 15 years ago. Ryan1000 07:05, September 21, 2019 (UTC)
 * You never know. Francine sounds a lot like Frances.

Bad Replacement Names
Just for fun.

D: Dick, Dukey, Dilbert, Dobby, Dong, Danger. Beatissima (talk) 01:31, August 30, 2019 (UTC)


 * Would be Donald for me. Not only because of the U.S. President, but also because of Don in list 3. But we'll never know... Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 14:09, August 31, 2019 (UTC)
 * "Hurricane Dick is so big" ... --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 21:41, September 1, 2019 (UTC)
 * My pick would be Dooley, after that guy from King of the Hill. Send Help Please  (talk) 09:40, September 6, 2019 (UTC)
 * Donkey Kong. Beatissima (talk) 23:04, September 6, 2019 (UTC)

I: Ivanka

Post-season Changes
First TCR of the season is up, for Andrea. Lasted for 18 hours before dissipating.-- <font face="Courier New">Isaac829 <font face="Courier New">E-Mail  17:57, August 6, 2019 (UTC)


 * Added the table for reference. Doesn't appear like there were any notable changes to Andrea, besides the advisory times (advisories were operationally issued at 6:30 PM EDT or 2230 UTC, but NHC just put it to 1800 UTC on the 20th, or 2 PM EDT) for convenience. Ryan1000 20:47, August 6, 2019 (UTC)
 * Three is also out too, since NHC doesn't have as much work this month.-- <font face="Courier New">Isaac829 <font face="Courier New">E-Mail  20:18, August 20, 2019 (UTC)

Pressure got nerfed by 1 mbar. Ryan1000 20:31, August 21, 2019 (UTC)