Forum:2018 Atlantic hurricane season/Betting pools

These are the betting pools for the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season!

To keep it fun, no betting on storms that have already formed!

No actual betting is going on here (that I'm aware of)

Informal betting on date of formation of first storm
You can add in your own date if you want to do so.
 * Before May 1 -  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Let's start off very early. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC) January pls ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:11, November 25, 2017 (UTC) More pre-season storms please. Nutfield001 (talk) 11:38, December 2, 2017 (UTC) I see this as some sort of trend Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC)JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * May 1 to 10 - Maybe we could see another Ana. Send Help Please (talk) 03:54, December 22, 2017 (UTC), 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * May 11 to 20 - Hmmm... Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:29, November 19, 2017 (UTC) I have a feeling we might have another early start. Leeboy100 Hello! 21:49, November 25, 2017 (UTC)
 * May 21 to 31 - I feel we could see another pre-season storm this year. - Garfield (18/11/17) A late May Alberto is possible. {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Alberto forms just before the season begins ~  Steve    Talk Page  My Edits  📧  01:25, November 26, 2017 (UTC) Late May seems reasonable. ChowKam2002 (talk) 02:56, January 2, 2018 (UTC)Allancalderini12 (talk) 22:06, January 29, 2018 (UTC)
 * June 1 to 10 - Thinking just after the start of the season. Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer  SUPREME COLGATE CREW 15:26, November 27, 2017 (UTC)
 * June 11 to 20 - Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC) i doubt we'll see a early storm AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * June 21 to 30 - 211.198.26.242 21:36, December 22, 2017 (UTC) Alberto pulls this off, an early season C3 forming on June 25.Welcome 2018! (talk)
 * July 1 to 10 -
 * July 11 to 20 -
 * July 21 to 31 -
 * August 1 to 10 -
 * August 11 to 20 -
 * August 21 to 31 -
 * September 1 to 30 -
 * After September 30 -
 * There will be no storms this year (highly unlikely) -

Informal betting on date of dissipation of last storm
You can add in your own date if you want to do so.
 * There will be no storms this year (highly unlikely) -
 * Before October 1 -
 * October 1 to 10 -
 * October 11 to 20 -  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * October 21 to 31 - Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)
 * November 1 to 10 - SUPREME COLGATE CREW 15:26, November 27, 2017 (UTC) AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * November 11 to 20 - Garfield (18/11/17) Why not Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * November 21 to 30 - Reasonable Ending Spot. Nkechinyer (talk)NkechinyerJoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC) Nutfield001 (talk) 20:31, January 22, 2018 (UTC)
 * December 1 to 10 - I think we’ll see an early December storm. {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Leeboy100 Hello! 21:48, November 25, 2017 (UTC) I'm hoping for a December storm. ChowKam2002 (talk) 02:56, January 2, 2018 (UTC)
 * December 11 to 20 - A post-season shocker. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:25, November 18, 2017 (UTC), Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:29, November 19, 2017 (UTC), I'd say this will be the date of the final storm 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)Allancalderini12 (talk) 22:07, January 29, 2018 (UTC)
 * December 21 to 31 - Post-season surprise. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * Storm active at start of 2019 - tbh why not ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:12, November 25, 2017 (UTC) Gamma dissipates on January 12. Welcome 2018!/Shit happened.

Informal betting on strangest storm
I couldn't resist. What storm do you think will shred the rules of climatology the most? Please tell why, it makes it more fun.

This section is just for fun. There will likely be no winner. Because of this, please do not cross out the names as they form, and please do not bet on a storm that has already formed. ; )


 * Alberto -
 * Beryl -
 * Chris -
 * Debby - Forms subtropical, becomes a hurricane in the Carribean sea. {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * Ernesto - Takes a very similar track, intensity, and timing as Ernesto 2012, but this time backwards. ChowKam2002 (talk) 04:00, January 6, 2018 (UTC)
 * Florence - Becomes a medicane and strikes Florence, Italy  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * Gordon - SLAMS STRAIGHT INTO HELL'S KITCHEN AS A BADASS CAT 5 WOOP WOOP SUPREME COLGATE CREW 15:26, November 27, 2017 (UTC)A Category 3 storm that stays out to sea, but somehow reaches a pressure of 881 millibars, just to spite Wilma and avenge Gilbert.:P Leeboy100 Hello! 21:48, November 25, 2017 (UTC)
 * Helene - a C5 that strikes Texas at 155 mph loops around to strike Mexico as a C3 AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * Isaac - Should've been retired in 2012 Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * Joyce - Peak at the same intensity as the Southern Joyce. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC) Joan was not retired, so the name was Joan. Sinks Bermuda after a complete evacuation, but is not retired. Welcome 2018!/Shit happened.
 * Kirk - Flies out into space and creates his own enterprise. - Garfield (18/11/17)
 * Leslie - Turns eastwards and makes landfall in Mauritania. ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:15, November 25, 2017 (UTC)
 * Michael - Forms near Cape Verde, hits Costa Rica as a Cat 3, crosses over into the Eastern, then Central Pacific basins, hits Hawaii as a Cat. 4, moves into the Western Pacific, peaks as a Cat. 5 with a minimum pressure in the 890s and maximum sustained winds of 190 mph, makes landfall in the Phillipines at that intensity, makes landfall in Thailand as a strong tropical storm, moves through the Bay of Bengal and makes landfall in southern India as a weak tropical storm, becomes a remnant low but regenerates into a minimal hurricane over the Arabian Sea, makes its final landfall in Somalia as a tropical depression, and its leftover moisture moves across Africa to contribute to the development of Tropical Storm Rafael. TL;DR: Ferdinand Magellan, the hurricane. Send Help Please (talk) 04:13, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * Nadine - Pratically moves in a straight northerly line from Cuba to a North Carolina Landfall. Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer
 * Oscar - Shows up on a film which wins an Oscar in 2019. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:25, November 18, 2017 (UTC) Lol, I agree. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * Patty - While it makes landfall at the US, Patty lets it rain patties. Hi!-68.106.0.77 00:18, December 8, 2017 (UTC)
 * Rafael -
 * Sara -
 * Tony -
 * Valerie -
 * William -

Informal betting on strongest storm name
No betting on storms that have already formed. Sorry. If you think two or three storms will share the same intensity, sign for each, and if there is a storm with the highest winds but another with the lowest pressure by the end of the season, we will split the title.


 * Alberto -
 * Beryl -
 * Chris -
 * Debby -
 * Ernesto -
 * Florence - Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)
 * Gordon - Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * Helene - ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:25, November 18, 2017 (UTC)  SUPREME COLGATE CREW 15:26, November 27, 2017 (UTC) AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * Isaac - continues the "I" curse after Irma revived it in 2017. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:30, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Same here ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:16, November 25, 2017 (UTC) Yep, same here. I think Irma revived the curse. Leeboy100 Hello! 21:48, November 25, 2017 (UTC)
 * Joyce -Cane Harvey (Harvey) 20:29, November 26, 2017 (UTC) Welcome 2018/Shit happened.
 * Kirk -  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Normie name, stronk storm Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC) My bets are on this one this year. ChowKam2002 (talk) 02:56, January 2, 2018 (UTC) Captain Kirk hope you dont disappoint. Allancalderini12 (talk) 22:08, January 29, 2018 (UTC)
 * Leslie - C5 Carribean monster. {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * Michael - Garfield (18/11/17) -- Category 5 Storm that rapidly intensifies to Category 5 near the Yucatan. Nkechinyer (talk)NkechinyerJoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * Nadine -
 * Oscar - I don't know 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * Patty -
 * Rafael -
 * Sara - Cat 5 Monster In Late October TheRealHurricaneTrackerSps123 (talk) 07:57, February 8, 2018 (UTC)
 * Tony -
 * Valerie -
 * William -

Informal betting on weakest storm name (excluding depressions)
No betting on storms that have already formed. Sorry. If you think two or three storms will share the same intensity, sign for each, and if there is a storm with the lowest winds but another with the highest pressure by the end of the season, we will split the title.


 * Alberto - Cane Harvey (Harvey) 20:29, November 26, 2017 (UTC)
 * Beryl -  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC) This ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:18, November 25, 2017 (UTC)  Ｄ　Ｅ　Ｓ　Ｋ　Ｒ　Ａ　Ａ　Ｔ　Ｉ　Ｎ　Ｇ　Ｏ 22:16, December 10, 2017 (UTC)JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * Chris - A terrible, horrible, short-lived, random, and disgraceful failure. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC) ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  01:27, November 26, 2017 (UTC) A disgrace like its predecesor in 2006.Allancalderini12 (talk) 22:10, January 29, 2018 (UTC)
 * Debby - I have a feeling that Debbie will fail. ChowKam2002 (talk) 02:56, January 2, 2018 (UTC)
 * Ernesto - Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)
 * Florence - Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:31, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * Gordon - A fail 40 mph storm 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * Helene -
 * Isaac -
 * Joyce - Random fail in the midst of hurricanes. {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC) 40/1009. Beryl is also 40 mph but the Pressure is the tiebreaker. Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer
 * Kirk - Garfield (18/11/17) As the NHC said in 2012, he will not live long and prosper.  Leeboy100 Hello! 21:48, November 25, 2017 (UTC)
 * Leslie -
 * Michael - Ehh Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * Nadine -
 * Oscar -
 * Patty -
 * Rafael -
 * Sara - a 40 mph failica AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC) Poor Sandy only reaches 40 mph before being absorbed by a through.
 * Tony -
 * Valerie -
 * William -

Informal betting on the highest winds
Winds are in miles per hour. And no betting on storms with winds mentioned that have already formed. (due to rounding issues with winds in knots, 135 and 170 mph aren't mentioned)
 * Less than 115 -
 * 115 -
 * 120 -
 * 125 -
 * 130 -
 * 140 -
 * 145 -
 * 150 - Garfield (18/11/17) We’ve only had Category 5’s three years in a row one time on record, and I don’t really see it happening again anytime soon. Plus, I kind of want a break from C5’s (unless they stay out to sea, that is.)  Leeboy100 Hello! 21:52, November 25, 2017 (UTC)
 * 155 - Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)
 * 160 -  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * 165 - {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC) --- Hurricane Michael. Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer
 * 175 - Yes Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC) ChowKam2002 (talk) 02:56, January 2, 2018 (UTC) Cane Harvey (Harvey) 20:30, November 26, 2017 (UTC)JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * 180 - We need some more 180 mphers 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC) AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC) 285KmsAllancalderini12 (talk) 22:13, January 29, 2018 (UTC)
 * 185 - re-Irma anyone? Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:31, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * 190 - Gordon achieves it, tying Allen for the highest winds in the Atlantic. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC),Sara At PeakTheRealHurricaneTrackerSps123 (talk) 07:55, February 8, 2018 (UTC)
 * 195 - The Atlantic record needs to be broken. ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:19, November 25, 2017 (UTC)
 * 200 or more (Worldwide record high, Hurricane Patricia in 2015, highly unlikely) - Helene becomes a mega-monster, just a tad bit weaker than Patricia.~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:25, November 18, 2017 (UTC) Joan is the strongest storm ever, with winds of 245 mph. Welcome 20-8!|Shit happened. 11:17 AM January 6.

Informal betting on the lowest pressure
Pressures are in ranges per 5 mbars. You can add in your own pressure if you want to do so, but no betting on storms with the listed pressures that have already formed.
 * Above 960 -
 * 960-956 -
 * 955-950 -
 * 949-945 -
 * 944-940 -
 * 939-935 -
 * 934-930 - Garfield (18/11/17)  Leeboy100 Happy Holidays! 05:59, January 4, 2018 (UTC)
 * 929-925 -  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)
 * 924-920 - {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * 919-915 - 919 Millibars, Hurricane Kirk. Nkechinyer (talk)NkechinyerJoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * 914-910 - Cane Harvey (Harvey) 20:30, November 26, 2017 (UTC)
 * 909-905 - 2017 did this territory Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC) ChowKam2002 (talk) 02:56, January 2, 2018 (UTC)
 * 904-900 -SaraTheRealHurricaneTrackerSps123 (talk) 07:54, February 8, 2018 (UTC)
 * 899-895 - we might see a below-900 in '18. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:32, November 19, 2017 (UTC), I will bet on a sub-900 storm 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)Allancalderini12 (talk) 22:13, January 29, 2018 (UTC)
 * 894-890 - 892? ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:19, November 25, 2017 (UTC)
 * 889-885 -
 * 884-880 - (Atlantic record low, Hurricane Wilma in 2005, 882 mbar) - Gordon shatters the Atlantic record by only 1 mbar. (881 mbar) Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 879-875 - Helene, 205 mph/879 mbars. ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:25, November 18, 2017 (UTC) AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * 874-870 - (Worldwide record low, Typhoon Tip in 1979, 870 mbar)
 * Less than 870 - (exceptionally unlikely) - Joan, 245 mph/842 mbars. Welcome 2018!|Shit happened.

Informal betting on longest lasting storm (By time in days)
Predict how many days the longest lasting storm will exist! (In the rare case that a storm exits the basin, only days spent inside the basin are counted)
 * Less than 3 -
 * 3 -
 * 4 -
 * 5 -
 * 6 -
 * 7 -
 * 8 -
 * 9 -
 * 10 - Cane Harvey (Harvey) 20:30, November 26, 2017 (UTC)
 * 11 - were gonna see a 11 day TD AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * 12 - Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)
 * 13 - (Isaac) - Garfield (18/11/17)
 * 14 - Hurricane Isaac. Nkechinyer (talk)NkechinyerJoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * 15-16 - T  G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Issac FTW. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 17-18 - (perhaps Isaac?) Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:33, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Leeboy100 Hello! 21:54, November 25, 2017 (UTC) A little shorter than Jose Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * 19-20 - Leslie. {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * 21-22 - 3 weeks ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:20, November 25, 2017 (UTC) Hoping for a long-lasting storm. ChowKam2002 (talk) 02:56, January 2, 2018 (UTC)
 * 23-25 - 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 26-28 - Isaac becomes the 3rd longest-lasting Atlantic hurricane on record (26 days) ~  Steve 🎅   Happy  Holidays!  🎄  06:54, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * 29-31 (Record high, 1899 San Ciriaco Hurricane) -
 * 32 or more (Very unlikely) - Joan lasts for 36 1/2 days. Welcome 2018!|Shit happened.

Informal betting on longest lasting storm name
Which storm will last the longest?


 * Alberto -
 * Beryl -
 * Chris -
 * Debby -
 * Ernesto -
 * Florence -
 * Gordon -  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * Helene - Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * Isaac - Garfield (18/11/17) -- 14 days.Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer, Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:35, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC) Jumping on the bandwagon ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:21, November 25, 2017 (UTC)  Leeboy100 Hello! 21:55, November 25, 2017 (UTC) ~  Steve    Talk Page  My Edits  📧  01:31, November 26, 2017 (UTC)
 * Joyce - This spot is vacant, that is why I choose it. Also, it seems to be a storm that will be able to pull a Nadine or a Ginger. ChowKam2002 (talk) 02:56, January 2, 2018 (UTC) Welcome 2018!/Shit happened.
 * Kirk - 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * Leslie - {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * Michael - Ok my strangest storm prediction will never actually happen, but still. Send Help Please (talk) 04:54, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * Nadine -  Do it again Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * Oscar -
 * Patty - WE HAVE THE WORLD RECORD FOR THE LONGEST KRABBY PATTY! It measures 38493354 metres long! blow a kiss fier a gun all wee need is somebodey to leen on 150px-PrussiaChibi.png 03:19, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * Rafael -
 * Sara - AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * Tony -
 * Valerie -
 * William -

Informal betting on shortest lasting storm (excluding depressions)

 * Alberto - Always the first storm Cane Harvey (Harvey) 20:31, November 26, 2017 (UTC)
 * Beryl - Just 30 Hours as a tropical system. SAD! Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer Weakest and thus ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:22, November 25, 2017 (UTC) Still no inarnations as a hurricane, hoping that comes true this year too. Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)
 * Chris - Garfield (18/11/17) Only 6 hours as a tropical system. Really sad! Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * Debby -  SUPREME COLGATE CREW 15:26, November 27, 2017 (UTC) As I said, I predict a failure. ChowKam2002 (talk) 02:56, January 2, 2018 (UTC)
 * Ernesto - Lasts a pathetic 25 hours)]([Swirling Magnetar)]
 * Florence - Floprence. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:33, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * Gordon -
 * Helene -  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * Isaac -JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * Joyce - {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * Kirk - As I said above. Leeboy100 Hello! 21:55, November 25, 2017 (UTC)
 * Leslie -
 * Michael - Forms short of land Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * Nadine - In stark contrast to 2012. ~  Steve 🎅   Happy  Holidays!  🎄  06:54, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * Oscar -
 * Patty -
 * Rafael - Just 6 hours as a TS 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * Sara - AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC) Only 6 hours. Welcome 2018!/Shit happened.
 * Tony -
 * Valerie -
 * William -

Informal betting on final storm name
Which storm name will be the season finale?
 * Alberto -
 * Beryl -
 * Chris -
 * Debby -
 * Ernesto -
 * Florence -
 * Gordon -
 * Helene -
 * Isaac -
 * Joyce -
 * Kirk -
 * Lesile -
 * Michael -
 * Nadine - Cane Harvey (Harvey) 20:31, November 26, 2017 (UTC)
 * Oscar - Garfield (18/11/17) --- Dissipates on November 26th. Nkechinyer (talk)NkechinyerJoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * Patty - {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * Rafael -  SUPREME COLGATE CREW 15:26, November 27, 2017 (UTC)(UTC) Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC) Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)
 * Sara - ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  22:00, November 18, 2017 (UTC)  T  G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC) 18(±3) ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:23, November 25, 2017 (UTC) ChowKam2002 (talk) 04:00, January 6, 2018 (UTC)
 * Tony - the spirit of 2012 lives on. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:34, November 19, 2017 (UTC) AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * Valerie - V lives on Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC), 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC) Hopefully we can reach the V letter after the faillings of 2010-2012 that couldnt. Allancalderini12 (talk) 22:14, January 29, 2018 (UTC)
 * William -
 * We will reach the Greeks - Gamma ends the season. Welcome 2018!/Shit happened

Informal betting on number of tropical depressions (season total)

 * There will be no tropical depressions this year (exceptionally unlikely)
 * 1 -
 * 2 -
 * 3 -
 * 4 -
 * 5 -
 * 6 -
 * 7 -
 * 8 -
 * 9 -
 * 10 -
 * 11 -
 * 12 -
 * 13 -
 * 14 -
 * 15 - Cane Harvey (Harvey) 20:31, November 26, 2017 (UTC)
 * 16 - Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer
 * 17 - Garfield (18/11/17) Nutfield001 (talk) 20:32, January 22, 2018 (UTC)
 * 18 - {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC) Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * 19 - ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:25, November 18, 2017 (UTC), Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:34, November 19, 2017 (UTC)  T  G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * 20 - probably up to here ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:23, November 25, 2017 (UTC) ChowKam2002 (talk) 04:00, January 6, 2018 (UTC)
 * 21-25 - 22 is my bet 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 26-31 (record, 2005) - AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * More than 31 (highly unlikely) -

Informal betting on number of storms peaking at tropical depression intensity
How many depressions will fail to reach even the tropical storm category? Cane Harvey (Harvey) 20:32, November 26, 2017 (UTC), 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC) ChowKam2002 (talk) 04:00, January 6, 2018 (UTC)
 * None - all TDs will reach TS strength. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:37, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * 1 - ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  22:00, November 18, 2017 (UTC) - Just One. Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer  T  G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC) Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * 2 - Garfield (18/11/17) {contribs)  The Almighty Chopstick  {talkpage) https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC) ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:24, November 25, 2017 (UTC)Allancalderini12 (talk) 22:14, January 29, 2018 (UTC)
 * 3 - AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * 4 -
 * 5 or more (highly unlikely) -

Informal betting on number of named storms (season total)

 * There will be no named storms this year (highly unlikely) -
 * 1 -
 * 2 -
 * 3 -
 * 4 -
 * 5 -
 * 6 -
 * 7 -
 * 8 -
 * 9 -
 * 10 -
 * 11 -
 * 12 -
 * 13 -
 * 14 -
 * 15 - Garfield (18/11/17) -- Near Average. Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer
 * 16 - {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC) JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC) Nutfield001 (talk) 20:33, January 22, 2018 (UTC)
 * 17 - Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 18 - ~  Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:25, November 18, 2017 (UTC)  T  G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC) ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:24, November 25, 2017 (UTC) ChowKam2002 (talk) 04:00, January 6, 2018 (UTC)
 * 19 -Cane Harvey (Harvey) 20:33, November 26, 2017 (UTC) Did I count right? Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * 20-24 - Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC), 20 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC) AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC),TheRealHurricaneTrackerSps123 (talk) 07:53, February 8, 2018 (UTC)
 * 25-28 (record, 2005) -
 * 29 or more (highly unlikely) -

Informal betting on number of storms peaking at tropical storm intensity
How many storms will strengthen enough to receive a name, but fail to reach hurricane strength?
 * None (extremely unlikely) -
 * 1 -
 * 2 -
 * 3 -
 * 4 - Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)
 * 5 - Only 5 peak at TS. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 6 - Cane Harvey (Harvey) 20:33, November 26, 2017 (UTC) I guess Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * 7 - Garfield (18/11/17) -- Seven of 'em. Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:25, November 25, 2017 (UTC)JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC), 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 8 - {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC) I'm betting it's Alberto, Chris, Debby, Joyce, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, and (Subtropical) Sara. ~  Steve 🎅   Happy  Holidays!  🎄  06:54, December 18, 2017 (UTC), Nutfield001 (talk) 20:42, January 22, 2018 (UTC)
 * 9 - AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC) ChowKam2002 (talk) 04:00, January 6, 2018 (UTC)
 * 10 or more - maybe 10. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:37, November 19, 2017 (UTC)  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC)

Informal betting on number of hurricanes (season total)
{{sup|{ contribs )}} The Almighty Chopstick  {talkpage) https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * There will be no hurricanes this year (record low, 1907 and 1914) -
 * 1 -
 * 2 -
 * 3 -
 * 4 -
 * 5 -
 * 6 -
 * 7 - Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)
 * 8 - Garfield (18/11/17) -- Eight. Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer  T  G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * 9 - Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:38, November 19, 2017 (UTC)JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC) ChowKam2002 (talk) 04:00, January 6, 2018 (UTC)
 * 10 - ~  Steve 🎅   Happy  Holidays!  🎄  06:54, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * 11 - ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:26, November 25, 2017 (UTC) Moar than 2017 Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * 12 - Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 13 - Moar than 2017 Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC), 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC) Nutfield001 (talk) 20:42, January 22, 2018 (UTC)
 * 14 - AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * 15 (record, 2005) -
 * 16 or more (highly unlikely) -

Informal betting on number of storms peaking at non-major hurricane intensity
How many storms will reach hurricane strength, but only peak as a C1 or C2?

{{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick   {talkpage) https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Out of all 12 hurricanes, 5 peak at either Cat 1 or 2. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC) 5 out of 11 ~ KN2731 { talk } 05:28, November 25, 2017 (UTC)
 * None (highly unlikely) -
 * 1 -
 * 2 -
 * 3 -  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC) Nutfield001 (talk) 20:42, January 22, 2018 (UTC)
 * 4 - Four. Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer
 * 5 - Guessing it will be Beryl (C2), Ernesto (C1), Florence JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC)(C2), Isaac (C2), and Leslie (C1). ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  22:00, November 18, 2017 (UTC) - Garfield (18/11/17) ChowKam2002 (talk) 04:00, January 6, 2018 (UTC)
 * 6 - 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 7 - EKWALITY Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC),
 * 8 - AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * 9 -
 * 10 or more (highly unlikely) -

Informal betting on number of major hurricanes
{{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)
 * There will be no major hurricanes this year (record low set most recently in 2013, highly unlikely) -
 * 1 -
 * 2 -
 * 3 - Garfield (18/11/17)
 * 4 - Gordon, Kirk, Michael, Nadine. Nkechinyer (talk)NkechinyerJoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC) ChowKam2002 (talk) 04:00, January 6, 2018 (UTC)
 * 5 - maybe I won't be correct with the names tho (Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Michael, Nadine). Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:41, November 19, 2017 (UTC)  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Gordon (C5), Isaac (C4), Kirk (C3), Rafael (C3), Sara (C5), might not be correct with the names though. Nutfield001 (talk) 11:42, December 2, 2017 (UTC) Gordon (140-145 mph C4), Helene (record-breaking C5), Kirk (C3), Michael (150-155 mph C4), and Rafael (C3). ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve 🎅    Happy  Holidays!  🎄  06:54, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * 6 - same as 2017 ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:29, November 25, 2017 (UTC)
 * 7 (record, 1961 and 2005) - A record-tying 7 majors form in this season. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC) EKWALITY Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC), 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 8 or more (highly unlikely) - we could see it AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)

Informal betting on number of Category 5 hurricanes
How many storms will reach the most powerful SSHS category?
 * There will be no Category 5s this year - Again, as I said above. But the Atlantic will probably churn one up anyway, just to make me eat my words. Leeboy100 Hello! 21:57, November 25, 2017 (UTC) Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)
 * 1 - ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve 🦃   Happy  Thanksgiving!  👪  20:12, November 23, 2017 (UTC) helen  SUPREME COLGATE CREW 15:26, November 27, 2017 (UTC)JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC) {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 18:32, December 22, 2017 (UTC) This seems reasonable. ChowKam2002 (talk) 02:56, January 2, 2018 (UTC)
 * 2 - I don't like this, but... ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:29, November 25, 2017 (UTC) Gordon and Isaac. Hi!-68.106.0.77 08:40, November 26, 2017 (UTC)  T G  My Birthday 11:53, November 26,2017 (UTC)They did say to watch out for another active season. It could happen.Swirling Magnetar (talk) 13:37, January 5, 2018 (UTC) ChowKam2002 (talk) 04:00, January 6, 2018 (UTC) Nutfield001 (talk) 20:42, January 22, 2018 (UTC)
 * 3 - Why not Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC), 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC) AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * 4 (record high, 2005) - Please let all of these be fishspinners. Send Help Please (talk) 16:36, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 5 or more (highly unlikely) -

Informal betting on number of deaths
No betting on death tolls that currently exist. Sorry.
 * Less than 500 - Garfield (18/11/17)JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC) Hopefully not many. ChowKam2002 (talk) 02:56, January 2, 2018 (UTC) Predicting far lower deaths this year. Nutfield001 (talk) 20:42, January 22, 2018 (UTC)
 * 500 - 1000 - {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC)  - 613 in total. Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * 1000 - 2000 - Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:38, November 19, 2017 (UTC) ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:30, November 25, 2017 (UTC)
 * 2000 - 3000 - Mainly due to Helene plus a few other storms. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:25, November 18, 2017 (UTC) Oh yes Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC), 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 3000 - 4000 - Gordon caused about 2750 out of the 3500 deaths. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 4000 - 5000 - AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * 5000 - 6000 - Nearly all of these were from Gordon, just to spite the world for his '94 retirement snub. Send Help Please (talk) 16:34, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 6000 - 7000 -
 * 7000 - 8000 -
 * 8000 - 9000 -
 * 9000 - 10000 -
 * 10000 - 15000 -
 * 15000 - 20000 -
 * Greater than 20000 deaths - (all time record, 1780)

Informal betting on damage totals
No betting on damage totals that currently exist. Sorry.
 * Less than 100 million -
 * 100-500 million -
 * 500 milion-1 billion -
 * 1-5 billion -
 * 5-10 billion - Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC) Nutfield001 (talk) 20:42, January 22, 2018 (UTC)
 * 10-20 billion - 10.755 Billion in total. Nkechinyer (talk)NkechinyerJoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * 20-40 billion - Garfield (18/11/17)
 * 40-80 billion - {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC) There is no way I will believe that this season will be as bad as last. ChowKam2002 (talk) 02:56, January 2, 2018 (UTC)
 * 80-180 billion - Sadly, another very devastating season is possible... ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:25, November 18, 2017 (UTC) ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:32, November 25, 2017 (UTC) I think we're in for another whopper. Send Help Please (talk) 16:31, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 180-315 billion - Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:39, November 19, 2017 (UTC)  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC) And another destructive season is here. Approximately $200 billion of damages. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC), Roughly 290 billion 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * Greater than 315 billion (record high, 2017, highly unlikely) - 2004 / 2005 repeat Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC) AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)

Informal betting on ACE totals
No betting on ACE totals that currently exist. Sorry.
 * Less than 40 - (record low, 1914)
 * 40-49 -
 * 50-59 -
 * 60-69 -
 * 70-79 -
 * 80-89 -
 * 90-99 -
 * 100-109 -
 * 110-119 -
 * 120-129 - Garfield (18/11/17)  126.3975 in total. Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer
 * 130-139 -
 * 140-149 - AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * 150-159 -JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * 160-169 - {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * 170-189 - Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC) ChowKam2002 (talk) 02:56, January 2, 2018 (UTC)
 * 190-209 - Gordon and all other majors have 177.25 out of the 201.5 units. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC) mostly due to helen and co  SUPREME COLGATE CREW 15:26, November 27, 2017 (UTC) 196 ACE units, mainly due to Helene, Kirk and Leslie. Nutfield001 (talk) 20:42, January 22, 2018 (UTC)
 * 210-229 - mostly because of Isaac. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:41, November 19, 2017 (UTC)  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Here we go again ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:32, November 25, 2017 (UTC) The season's majors + Isaac do most of the work. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve    Talk Page  My Edits  📧  01:33, November 26, 2017 (UTC)Allancalderini12 (talk) 22:15, January 29, 2018 (UTC)
 * 230-249 - Why not? Send Help Please (talk) 16:38, December 22, 2017 (UTC), 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 250-259 (record high, 1933) - It's the trend m8 Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * More than 259 (extremely unlikely) -

Informal betting on number of retired names (due to impact)
No betting on obvious numbers from storms that have already formed. Sorry. Also, this only counts retired names for impacts on land, not for political insensitivities. {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC)
 * No names - (record low set most recently in 2014)
 * 1 name - Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)
 * 2 names - Garfield (18/11/17)JoeBillyBob (talk) 07:27, December 21, 2017 (UTC) ChowKam2002 (talk) 02:56, January 2, 2018 (UTC) Helene and Tony will go AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC) Kirk and Leslie are retired after 2018. Nutfield001 (talk) 20:42, January 22, 2018 (UTC)
 * 3 names - Gordon, Isaac, and Joyce. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC) Gordon, Helene, and Michael. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  23:10, November 26, 2017 (UTC)
 * 4 names - Gordon, Kirk, Michael, Nadine. Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer, Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:42, November 19, 2017 (UTC) ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:33, November 25, 2017 (UTC) Yes Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC), 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC) Bad things always come in 3 but if this is an active season then we might get an extra.Allancalderini12 (talk) 22:16, January 29, 2018 (UTC)
 * 5 names (record high, 2005) -  T G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC),Ernesto,Gordon,Isaac,Leslie,Sara TheRealHurricaneTrackerSps123 (talk) 07:52, February 8, 2018 (UTC)
 * More than 5 names (extremely unlikely) - All the others are taken, so I might as well throw my hat in the ring here. I will say that I've got a bad feeling about Michael this season, like with Harvey last season and Matthew before that. Send Help Please (talk) 16:27, December 22, 2017 (UTC)

Informal betting on number of subtropical storms
How many storms will peak at subtropical storm intensity? If you want to be extremely specific, please write down the names of the storms you think will do so.
 * None - Garfield (18/11/17) -- None. Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer Nada. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC) Per recent trends ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:35, November 25, 2017 (UTC)JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07,  December 18, 2017 (UTC), 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC) AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * 1 - Post-Season Sara ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  21:25, November 18, 2017 (UTC), Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:43, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Just one Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC) Haven't had one in a while. {{sup|{ contribs )}}  The Almighty Chopstick  {{sub|{ talkpage )}} https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 18:37, December 22, 2017 (UTC) https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC)  T  G  My Birthday 18:22, November 19, 2017 (UTC) Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC) One seems most likely. ChowKam2002 (talk) 02:56, January 2, 2018 (UTC)
 * 2 - Patty and Tony. Send Help Please (talk) 16:21, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 3 -
 * 4 or more - (record high, four in 1974) -

Informal betting on number of off-season storms
How many storms do you think will form off-season? If you want to be specific, write down the storm names that you think will form off-season. P.S. A storm that forms in November but persists into December counts as an off-season storm. {{sup|{ contribs )}} The Almighty Chopstick  {talkpage) https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/hypotheticalhurricanes/images/9/95/NHCTSSymbol.png 02:21, November 19, 2017 (UTC)  Ryan1000 22:37, December 4, 2017 (UTC)
 * None - First storm forms June 4, last storm dissipates November 26th, just inside season bounds. Nkechinyer (talk)Nkechinyer AnimeBro!!!!! (talk) 01:56, January 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * 1 - Garfield (18/11/17)  One storm, just one Astronomicalunits (talk) 02:51, December 18, 2017 (UTC)JoeBillyBob (talk) 12:07, December 18, 2017 (UTC)
 * 2 - Alberto and Tony. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 08:42, November 19, 2017 (UTC) ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:35, November 25, 2017 (UTC) ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Talk Page  My Edits  📧  01:41, November 26, 2017 (UTC) ChowKam2002 (talk) 04:12, January 6, 2018 (UTC)
 * 3 - Alberto, Beryl, and Rafael. Hi!-68.106.0.77 23:08, November 22, 2017 (UTC)  T G  My Birthday 17:50, December 22, 2017 (UTC), 100% eggplant certified - Prism55 18:57, December 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * 4 -
 * 5 (record high, 1887) -
 * More than 5 (exceptionally unlikely) -

Informal betting on final tropical cyclone report issued
This betting pool is closed until December 2018.JoeBillyBob (talk) 07:27, December 21, 2017 (UTC)