Forum:2014 Atlantic hurricane season

Only June 01 2014 00:00:00 until the Atlantic hurricane season starts...

Future Start
Two months until 2014. I'll make my predictions once 2013 is over with. Betting pools are here. Ryan1000 01:02, October 28, 2013 (UTC)


 * Now that the 2013 Atlantic season is done, I'll give out my pre-season predictions: 9-14 named storms, 2-6 hurricanes, and 0-3 majors. —Steven09876 Talk • Contribs 00:40, December 17, 2013 (UTC)
 * HAHAHA, LOL HAPPY NEW YEAR LOL (you should see the Google Doodle LOL the 3 was out of breath) London and sydney fireworks was AWESOMEEEE Susanna Reid said it was meant to taste of strawberries XD ANYWAY... Lemme see... 14 named storms, 5 hurricanes, 3 majors.  “i liek turtlez 02:22, January 1, 2014 (UTC)
 * Happy new year to you too! Yeah, that Google doodle looks pretty cool...in fact, it's gotta be one of the best doodles I've seen in a while. I'm still going to go with my above predictions, and I'll update them in March or April. It's also a good time to remind everyone to edit when you're at your best or you will do things like this, Steven  09876  ✉  20:00, January 1, 2014 (UTC)

Here are my Atlantic basin predictions:

8 tropical depressions, 7 named storms, 3 hurricanes, 1 major hurricane, 17.50 named storm days, 4.50 hurricane days, 0.5 major hurricane days, and an ACE of 55 (give or take 10). Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  01:46, January 3, 2014 (UTC)


 * It's time to update my predictions, I'm now thinking 8-13 named storms, 2-5 hurricanes, and 0-2 major hurricanes. I've lowered my predictions slightly due to incoming El Nino, which could quiet down the Atlantic this year. On June 1 (the start of the season), I'll issue another forecast, and my final predictions will come during mid-season.   Steve  820  ✉   21:04, April 5, 2014 (UTC)


 * 9 ts might be 7 if a super El Niño develops  3 hurricanes at most and 1 single major or not  like last year. If 2013 was a dissappointment this might be as well. I am becoming crazy with all these hurricane seasons.Allanjeffs 01:11, April 10, 2014 (UTC)

Not sure this is bad or not.-- Isaac829 E-Mail  23:46, April 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * They'll still be invests, just no more ATCF updates prior to advisory time. We'll have to wait for the advisory to actually come out. I don't know why the NHC is doing this. It's the media's problem, not there's. YE Tropical Cyclone  02:05, April 16, 2014 (UTC)


 * I might say even though I hate this news I understand their case.Many people jump the gun including me sometimes when there is a renumber,So I believe they are trying to teach the media and bloggers to be more calm and not jump the gun.Allanjeffs 06:06, April 17, 2014 (UTC)

The season is starting in 29 days! Can't wait to see what this year's Atlantic season will have in store! :)  Steve  820  ✉   20:56, May 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * 15 more days!  Steve  820  ✉   20:07, May 17, 2014 (UTC)


 * Wow,I have been so busy with life I haven't been tracking these things, some recent findings have shocked me: the retirement of Ingrid suprised me. I was drinking tea while I read that NOW I NEED A NEW KEYBOARD :P (JK). On the other hand I'm not surprised by the retirement of Manuel. (I'm getting off topic, I should probably put this on last year's archive). Also, I think we might have another storm in May this year. I just have a feeling.


 * Another example of a surprise (late) discovery to me: Everything below me!leeboy100 (talk) 23:50, May 19, 2014 (UTC)


 * As everyone cheers on Amanda in the EPAC, I would like to point out our first candidate for a tropical cyclone this year in the Atlantic. Per Jeff Masters, GFS forecasts the MJO to increase thunderstorm activity in the Western Caribbean on the week of June 1, prompting potential development around the Yucatan. However, this does not mean 2014 will be active in any way. Just take a look at inactive 1968, which had Abby and Candy develop in the same general region in June. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  18:36, May 25, 2014 (UTC)
 * The countdown continues... 6 more days until the season starts! Hopefully we'll see a storm in the western Caribbean during the week of June 1, that'll mark a very early start to the season. However, this season should be inactive due to El Nino. It's still not out of the question we could get a re-1992 though, in which we have a inactive season but there is one extremely destructive storm (remember Hurricane Andrew?). In fact, there's a tiny chance we could even get a re-Katrina this season, and that won't be good. That's why we need to be prepared every season, just in case a devastating disaster strikes New Orleans or something.  Steve  820  ✉   21:05, May 26, 2014 (UTC)


 * 4 days left...  Steve  820  ✉   23:59, May 28, 2014 (UTC)


 * 3 more days!  Steve  820  ✉   00:18, May 30, 2014 (UTC)


 * 2 days left!! :D  Steve  820  ✉   22:57, May 30, 2014 (UTC)


 * less than 1 day left!!!!!! leeboy100 (talk) 17:24, May 31, 2014 (UTC)


 * There's a cluster of storms in the Gulf of Mexico, probably won't develop, but it's close to where I live and could bring rain (which we don't need any more of) to my area
 * leeboy100 (talk) 17:32, May 31, 2014 (UTC)


 * And the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun (well, 1 hour, 18 minutes ago) in UTC. Might see that GoM invest the models were predicting develop into Arthur in about a week or so. Ryan1000 01:19, June 1, 2014 (UTC)


 * Hopefully we'll see an Arthur during the next week or so. I predict this season will be somewhat inactive to near-average because of that El Nino. My updated forecast for this season calls for 9-12 named storms, 2-5 hurricanes, and 1 major hurricane. Anyway, happy hurricane season!! Woohoo! Let's celebrate the start of the season with a bang!  Steve  820  ✉   03:16, June 1, 2014 (UTC)

The 2014 Atlantic hurricane season is now open!-- Isaac829 E-Mail  04:02, June 1, 2014 (UTC)

Re-analysis
Not completely related to 2014, but some notable reanalysis for the Atlantic has now taken place. Camille of 1969 had 900 mbars at landfall, but winds were downed to 175 mph. Audrey of 1957 was actually a cat 3 at landfall in LA (120 mph), not a cat 4, and that also makes it 2nd to Alma of 1966 as the strongest June hurricane on record in the Atlantic, one of only two June major hurricanes (the first storm of 1945 was downgraded to a cat 2 in reanalysis), and she remains the strongest June landfall. Neither the 1945 or 1949 atlantic hurricane seasons had two cat 4 U.S. landfalls, as the hurricanes that hit Texas those years were downgraded to a cat 3 (1945) and 2 (1949) upon landfall. The 1947 Fort Lauterdale hurricane was not a cat 5 according to reanalysis, but instead a strong cat 4, same with Hurricane Dog of 1950, both of which were really 145 mph major hurricanes. Hurricane King of 1950 was upgraded to a 130 mph category 4 hurricane upon landfall in Miami, but Hurricanes Baker and Charlie of 1950 were revised to be cat 2's, not 3's, so 1950's former 8 major hurricane record is now down to 6, so 2005 and 1961 now hold a tied record of 7 major hurricanes. 1950 also had a lot of unnamed tropical storms that weren't discovered operationally, so their ACE/storm total is a lot lower than it once was. Ryan1000 16:11, April 2, 2014 (UTC)


 * Unusual discoveries. Ryan, one fact you missed was with the added storms, 1949's September ties with 2002, 2007, and 2010 for the most active one in terms of total storms. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:57, April 4, 2014 (UTC)
 * Forgot to post this before, but the link for those changes is a blog post from Dr Masters here. Ryan1000 09:20, May 23, 2014 (UTC)

October
The month has now started according to UTC. This is whilst the Atlantic continues to be really inactive, uninteresting, and boring ! Must be wind shear and dry air across the basin! Since the Atlantic is being like this and I know this might be getting annoying, but I'll use a hashtag for your entertainment. #OMGATLANTICJUSTPRODUCEFAYALREADY -- Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 02:05, October 1, 2014 (UTC)


 * For the record, this season, with only 5 storms thus far, is at the slowest pace for an Atlantic season since 1986, which also had 5 storms at the end of September that year. According to the NHC's monthly tropical cyclone summary for September, the ACE value is only 43% of the 1981-2010 median. Not as terrible as last year ended up being, but still. The last time so few storms formed in September since the active era began was 1997, with Hurricane Erika being the only September storm that year. It's not impossible we could get 1 or two more storms in October/November this year, but with cold, dry air dominating much of the Atlantic, it'd take a miracle for us to get to at least 8 storms this year. Ryan1000 21:53, October 1, 2014 (UTC)

AOI: Southwestern Caribbean
We have something new down in the southwest Caribbean and it's a 10/20 AOI. I hope it becomes Fay but due to proximity to land it possibly won't become anything.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 00:10, October 8, 2014 (UTC)


 * Yeah this thing is too close to Central America to develop. It'll probably just move over land and die tomorrow. Ryan1000 01:05, October 8, 2014 (UTC)
 * Or...on second thought, it'll be moving into the EPac and develop there. Ryan1000 20:49, October 8, 2014 (UTC)
 * Now in the EPac and 20/50. Any more comments should go here --<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 03:40, October 10, 2014 (UTC)

99L.INVEST
This is unusual, never seen this forum so dead. Anyway, 60% and expected become a subtropical storm.-- <font face="Courier New">Isaac829 <font face="Courier New">E-Mail  00:37, October 10, 2014 (UTC)
 * That what happens when the Atlantic gets very inactive :P Anyways, this is an unusual storm, we could see a Subtropical Storm Fay from this. Subtropical storms in the Atlantic usually form very late and very early in the season instead of early October!--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 03:40, October 10, 2014 (UTC)
 * Now at 90%, looks like Fay is finally on its way. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 14:09, October 10, 2014 (UTC)

Subtropical Depression Seven
Just in from the NHC's Twitter, advisories will be initiated at 11. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 14:31, October 10, 2014 (UTC)


 * Yeah they said that on their website too. This'll probably become Fay, but don't expect it to become very strong as it heads north. I hope it becomes weak, that way my puns from before will be true. :D Ryan1000 14:37, October 10, 2014 (UTC)

Subtropical Storm Fay
It's now here. Sorry I haven't been on, usual busy-ness of life off of the wiki. Oh, and LOL Ryan  XD

I wasn't able to sign in because I pressed "enter" to put my sig down here, but I guess my computer thought "when he presses enter, that must  mean he wants it published"                                                (stupid computer)  leeboy100 My Talk! 21:27, October 10, 2014 (UTC)


 * Lol Ryan, I remember your "Fayl" and "Faylure" puns, which we can use if Fay fails. :D Anyways, we finally have Fay after waiting for a month! I expect it to peak in the strong TS category, and I hope it also becomes fully tropical. Hopefully it's not a "Fayl", I'm still a tad bit sick of Atlantic fails after last year's epic fail season that produced so much fails it completely got on our nerves. I'm just glad the Atlantic is producing stronger storms this year (expect for Dolly), and I'd like that streak to continue!--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 22:58, October 10, 2014 (UTC)
 * 50 kts/1000 mbar now and expected to become fully tropical soon. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 02:54, October 11, 2014 (UTC)
 * Although Fay is the only named storm in ATL now, 90L behind it is the one that is more likely to be a threat to land, as it heads into the upper Lesser Antilles in a few days. Ryan1000 05:13, October 11, 2014 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Fay
Now tropical with winds of 70 mph.-- <font face="Courier New">Isaac829 <font face="Courier New">E-Mail  16:05, October 11, 2014 (UTC)
 * Sorry Ryan, but given how close Fay is to hurricane strength (I wouldn't be surprised if it debuts as a hurricane this year, just like Arthur and Cristobal), I can't quite say it's fayling. :/ --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 16:11, October 11, 2014 (UTC)


 * Come on Fay! Weaken so we can call you a fayl or a faylure
 * leeboy100 My Talk! 17:55, October 11, 2014 (UTC)
 * Oh well. Fay probably won't cause enough damage to Bermuda to be retired anyways, so...there's always 2020! Guess there's no faycepalms to be given this time though. Ryan1000 20:05, October 11, 2014 (UTC)
 * Hurricane watch and TS warning discontinued for Bermuda, but Fay is apparently very very close to hurricane status. From the latest NHC discussion: "The cloud pattern associated with Fay has become more symmetrical, and microwave data also reveal that the inner core structure is better than 12 hours ago, including the presence of a closed mid-level eye feature. I was tempted to classify the system as a hurricane, but the consensus of the Dvorak T-numbers still support an initial intensity of 60 kt. No significant change in strength is anticipated, but only a 5-kt increase in the winds will bring Fay to hurricane status." - Avila. Emphasis mine. Personally, if Fay won't be a faylure, I hope it becomes a hurricane. Oh, and an 82 mph wind gust was recorded in Bermuda a few hours ago. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 15:06, October 12, 2014 (UTC)
 * Looking at the NHC forecast track I wouldn't be surprised if Fay just peaks at 70 mph and fails to become a hurricane. It still seems to have a hurricane potential though since it's currently oh-so-close to reaching that status and it'll only have to strengthen 5 more mph to become a hurricane. C'mon Fay, become a hurricane, it's still possible for you! Looks like it's not the Fayl we all wanted it to be. If it's not upgraded to a hurricane before it dies out, there's a shot for it to be upgraded post-season.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 17:07, October 12, 2014 (UTC)
 * Yeah given the force of the gusts on Bermuda and the strength of the flight-level winds at times (there was a maximum of 79 kts measured last night), I wouldn't be surprised if Fay pulls a Nate '11/Karen '07/Cindy '05/Gaston '04/Erika '03 and is upgraded in post-analysis, though it could also pull a Beryl '12 and remain a high-end TS (remember, recon found 80-kt flight-level winds in Beryl, but the storm was never upgraded to a hurricane). --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 18:44, October 12, 2014 (UTC)
 * I'll wait until the next advisory to make a header, but Fay is now a hurricane per ATCF: AL, 07, 2014101218,, BEST, 0, 343N, 619W, 65, 986, HU, 64, NEQ, 25, 25, 25, 25, 1011, 240, 25, 80, 0, L, 0, , 0, 0, FAY, D, 12, NEQ, 300, 240, 150, 180, Pretty impressive for an Atlantic storm that was originally forecast to peak at a measly 40 kts, eh? I guess Fay saw what Rachel pulled off and decided to take a stab at it :P --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 19:39, October 12, 2014 (UTC)


 * For the first time in History Fay is a hurricane yeahhhhh. Finally!!Allanjeffs 19:52, October 12, 2014 (UTC)

Hurricane Fay
Now official per the NHC. Not expected to get any stronger than where it is now, but I'm still impressed that Fay made it this far. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:36, October 12, 2014 (UTC)

Well, like it or not Fay is a hurricane, I hate we won't get to use the pun but I'm happy it's a 'cane  leeboy100 My Talk! 20:43, October 12, 2014 (UTC)


 * Fay, congratulations on becoming a hurricane! Like Leeboy, I hate that we don't get to use the pun, but I'm glad it became a 'cane. It seems like it became a hurricane last-minute, because it is predicted to become extratropical by tomorrow.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 21:14, October 12, 2014 (UTC)
 * Not bad, first Hurricane Fay ever but it's well away from land at its intensity, and will stay that way until it dies over colder waters. Ryan1000 22:15, October 12, 2014 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Fay (2nd time)
Shear's gotten to this thing big time. Weakened back down to a TS last night, now at 50 kts per ATCF: AL, 07, 2014101312,, BEST, 0, 342N, 534W, 50, 990, TS, 50, NEQ, 0, 60, 60, 80, 1008, 200, 60, 0, 0, L, 0, , 0, 0, FAY, M, Probably will become extratropical later today. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 12:58, October 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * Looks like Fay dissipated before it could become extratropical. AL, 07, 2014101318,, BEST, 0, 339N, 509W, 45, 993, DB, 34, NEQ, 120, 150, 180, 180, 1008, 200, 90, 55, 0, L, 0, , 0, 0, FAY, M, My guess is that the header for the next (and last) advisory will be "Remnants of Fay" instead of "Post-Tropical Cyclone Fay." --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 18:41, October 13, 2014 (UTC)

Remnants of Fay
Yay, I win! Fay opened up into a trough. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:44, October 13, 2014 (UTC)

This thing's already dead? leeboy100 My Talk! 21:08, October 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * Yup! TCs interacting with cold fronts have a way of doing that sort of thing. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 21:16, October 13, 2014 (UTC)


 * Well, that was fast Dylan!.  BTW my signature is going to be pink for the rest of the week, because breast cancer awareness is going around my town, and I have a relative who is a breast cancer survivor  leeboy100 My Talk! 21:22, October 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * It's nice that you're standing up for breast cancer leeboy! Anyways, I might as well post my final farewell to Fay. Bye, Fay, it was nice tracking you, and you won't come again till 2020!--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 00:26, October 14, 2014 (UTC)

90L.INVEST
New guy well east of the Lessers, 10%/20% for the next two and five days, and forecast to become a 970 mbar Hurricane Gonzalo near the central Bahamas by the Euro 216 hours (9 days) out. That's a very long time but we'll see. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 14:22, October 10, 2014 (UTC)


 * I hope this becomes Gonzalo. This Atlantic basin seems to be entering another active phase after the 1-month break between Edouard and Fay we've had.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 22:59, October 10, 2014 (UTC)
 * Now at 30% for 2 days and 60% for 5. It's expected to recurve before it reaches the U.S. East Coast, possibly threatening Bermuda as a hurricane, but before that, I expect this one to dump heavy rains over the upper Lesser Antilles westward to the Turks and Caicos over the next two to three days. Ryan1000 20:09, October 11, 2014 (UTC)
 * Jumped to 90%.-- <font face="Courier New">Isaac829 <font face="Courier New">E-Mail  16:51, October 12, 2014 (UTC)
 * Lolwut, I didn't expect that jump. Looks like Gonzalo's coming probably later today! It seems like a potential threat to the Bahamas and maybe even the U.S. in the long run, stay tuned.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 17:09, October 12, 2014 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Gonzalo
Special advisory issued. 35 kts/1009 mbar, TS watches and warnings up, expected to become a Category 2 hurricane by the end of the forecast period. With Fay still spinning northeast of Bermuda, this is the first time all season that we've had two cyclones active at the same time. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 17:54, October 12, 2014 (UTC)

THIS....

IS....

SPARTA GONZALO!!!! Sandy the grease-y squirrel II? rarity is best pony 18:01, October 12, 2014 (UTC)

Why is everything getting active now? It's October, not September. I don't know why I'm complaining, we're finally getting some activity  leeboy100 My Talk! 18:35, October 12, 2014 (UTC)


 * This thing looks really well-organized. Gonzalo will probably be a well-developed hurricane when it passes through the Virgins and PR, but due to that trough it'll recurve north long before trying to strike the U.S. mainland. That's good news for the U.S, but could be bad news for Bermuda in the long run. Ryan1000 20:07, October 12, 2014 (UTC)
 * Luckily it's gonna miss the U.S. However, the Virgin Islands, PR, and other parts of the Leeward Islands should prepare for this thing. After that, when it gets out to sea after striking the islands, it might have a shot at major status. Hopefully, we'll see the 2nd major of the season from Gonzalo! But I also hope Bermuda won't get any destruction from Gonzalo.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 21:17, October 12, 2014 (UTC)
 * 50 kts/993 mbar now. I gotta say, I'm pretty impressed with Gonzalo so far. Not even a day of existence and it's already halfway to hurricane strength. I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes one later today. A Wunderground user commented on Jeff Masters's blog (see comment #258) stating that this season has been about quality over quantity. I agree. In terms of nameable storms, we're running at our slowest pace in decades; however, every storm except for Dolly went on to become a hurricane, assuming Gonzalo does so (with a 95-kt forecast peak already, I wouldn't be surprised of Gonzalo uproots Edouard as the strongest storm of the season. We'll see). --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 12:38, October 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * Oh boy, it's up to 60 kt/988 mbar! Hurricane Warnings are flying now, which is good thinking, considering Gonzalo should be one shortly. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 18:31, October 13, 2014 (UTC)


 * Might become our 2nd major after leaving the Virgin Islands. It reminds me at Gustav before making landfall in Haiti.Allanjeffs 18:44, October 13, 2014 (UTC)

Hurricane Gonzalo
Now a 65 kt/984 mbar hurricane and officially forecast by the NHC to become a major (100 kt forecast peak). --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:42, October 13, 2014 (UTC)

With Gonzalo, every storm, except Dolly has become a hurricane. For some reason this season has had names becoming hurricanes for the first time (Arthur, Cristobal, Fay, and technically now Gonzalo) This is much better than last year. Also, I said it before and I'll say it again: Unlike last year this season has an excuse for being inactive (El Nino)   leeboy100 My Talk! 21:28, October 13, 2014 (UTC)


 * Due to becoming a hurricane so soon, Gonzalo is turning north sooner than expected ,and now it's only hitting the northeasternmost islands of the Lesser Antilles. He probably won't reach the Virgins and PR directly, but Bermuda is back in the center of the forecast cone, and they definitely need to keep a close eye on this one. Ryan1000 22:23, October 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * A 127 mph wind gust was reported in St. Barthelemy 2 to 3 hours ago. Somehow I think 75 mph is a conservative estimate for Gonzalo's current intensity... --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 23:03, October 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * Intermediate advisory out, pressure is steady but the winds are up to 70 kts. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 23:37, October 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * Gonzalo's currently pounding Anguilla, St Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, and the Virgin Islands just to name some islands in the area with heavy rain and powerful winds and it then could cause some Puerto Rican impacts before moving out to sea. The NHC says he'll become a major before weakening and if you see the forecast track it seems like he will directly strike Bermuda by Friday night!!! That island might need to prepare even though it's still far away and anything could happen with Gonzalo by that time. Meanwhile, our 2nd major is very likely to come from this, and I hope he becomes one! :D --<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 00:23, October 14, 2014 (UTC)
 * The winds are steadily rising (75 kts now) but the pressure is refusing to cooperate, this is still a 984 mbar storm... --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 02:38, October 14, 2014 (UTC)


 * Now a cat 2 with 105mph. Might become a major soon and probably a cat 4 in the next 24 hours. weird to have a major in that part and not in the western or southern Caribbean where is most common.Allanjeffs 06:01, October 14, 2014 (UTC)
 * Now 110 mph. This'll probably be the first time since 2011 when we had a major last for more than 6 hours as one, as it's expected to remain a major for a day or two. There aren't many major hurricanes that become majors over the open tropical atlantic in October, but it's not unheard of. A couple other examples include Kate '03 and Hazel '54. Speaking of Hazel, today is the 60th anniversary of when Hazel peaked as a 4 over the open Atlantic. It would hit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on the 15th, which is tomorrow. Ryan1000 12:19, October 14, 2014 (UTC)
 * Gonzalo? More like Igor. Have fun playing with that snowman. Not. BUT HURRAY FOR THE CAT 4 PROPOSAL!! :D LET'S THROW A PARTY ONCE HE BECOMES A MAJOR rarity is best pony 21:04, October 14, 2014 (UTC)

Major Hurricane Gonzalo
It's official, Gonzalo is now a major hurricane with 115 MPH winds and a pressure of 970 MB, also it's predicted to be a category 4, this sounds good after the drought of last year, but it's heading straight for Bermuda. This is another storm to watch closely. leeboy100 My Talk! 21:15, October 14, 2014 (UTC)
 * Yeah, 120 kt peak predicted by the NHC. If Gonzalo goes any higher than that, it will boast the strongest peak winds of an Atlantic hurricane since Igor maxed out just under Category 5 intensity. 970 mbar is quite a high pressure for a 100-kt storm. For comparison, Edouard's pressure with the same winds was 955 mbar, 15 lower than where Gonzalo is at. I wonder if, even if Gonzalo does become a Category 4, Edouard will remain the strongest storm of the season by having a lower pressure... (for what it's worth, the last Atlantic Category 4 that peaked with a higher pressure than 955 mbar was Omar, which peaked at 115 kts/958 mbar) --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 21:54, October 14, 2014 (UTC)
 * Dylan, me and Eric had a discussion about that on my archived talk page in 2011 with Irene and Katia (before Ophelia formed that year) and we agreed that, by the end of a season, if there's a storm with the lowest pressure but another with the strongest winds, we'll split the title to (winner!(in winds)) and (winner!(in pressure)) so it can be fair; after all, people can have different opinions as to whether pressure or winds depend more in determining a hurricane's strength. Back to Gonzalo...a 115 mph major hurricane passing near or over Bermuda is nothing to laugh at, all we can do is hope Gonzalo passes far enough west of the island so that they don't get the full force of the storm. Ryan1000 00:24, October 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * Oh how I miss Eric. :( I bet he was thrilled to finally become a hurricane last year. Anyway, that sounds fair (though it wouldn't effect me either way since I voted for Arthur, which lost to Cristobal for pressure before Edouard beat both their asses in both ways), though I must say that the point was mooted when post-analysis revealed that Katia's pressure equaled Irene's. :P In response to your comment on the EPAC forum, I saw Dr. Masters's post and yeah, it pretty much proves my point. I never thought I would be so satisfied with a 7-storm season, but when 6 are hurricanes and 2 are majors... with a 6:2:1 cane-to-major-to-TS ratio, there's not much to complain about ;) I just wish we could've reached Josephine this year (the way this October has gone, it's not out of the question, but I wouldn't count on it by any means), since it, Arthur, and Edouard were the three names I was rooting for to be majors this year, but there's always 2020, plus a late-season surprise like Gonzalo would make a great capstone to any season (except for the effects on land; some of the Leewards were clobbered by this thing, and Bermuda could get hit even harder). Speaking of which, I can't paste the ATCF entry since I'm on my phone, which is not equipped to read text files like the RBT, but Gonzalo is now a 110 kt/957 mbar storm. It's got 2 mbar to go to completely secure the season throne, but it is now the first Atlantic hurricane to exceed 100 kts since Ophelia, and the first one to remain a major for more than 6 hours since Rina. At this point, unless it pulls an Edouard and EWRCs, it's pretty much a lock for Category 4. It's practically cursing out every last one of last year's storms, disgusted at their failure. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 00:50, October 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * Yeah, the Atlantic wanted to surprise us this year after producing nothing but real piece of sh!t systems last year. I bet Gonzalo and the others are laughing at how much last year's storms struggled. :D Anyways, Gonzalo is predicted to be on Bermuda's doorstep by Friday morning and that afternoon it's predicted to directly strike the island full-force at 115 mph C3 strength. And at the rate it's strengthening, I wouldn't even be surprised if he can pull off C5 strength, even though I personally doubt that'll happen since we've haven't had a C5 in the Atl since Felix in 2007. And if it becomes a C5, potential Bermuda effects will be worse than we're predicting. :O But still, Gonzy is turning out to be a pretty epic system so far, and I hope it won't become a re-Fabian (2003) for Bermuda.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 02:55, October 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * Now 110 kt/954 mbars, it seems Edouard has been dethroned and now Gonzalo is the strongest storm of the season. I expect a peak around 145 mph, before weakening and turning northeast. The current forecast takes Gonzalo just west of Bermuda as a cat 3, just like Fabian, we can only hope they escape the worst of the storm, but unfortunately it seems that Bermuda will be hit much harder than the Lessers were. Ryan1000 09:59, October 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * Pressure is down to 951 mbar but the winds remain 110 kts... come on Gonzalo, inch your way up to Category 4! We've been waiting three years for an Atlantic hurricane to pull off what you are oh so close to achieving! I should note that the latest NHC discussion noted the possibility that Gonzalo is starting an EWRC, but that it is difficult to tell because of a lack of microwave data available. It doesn't look to me like an EWRC is occurring, but then again, I thought the same thing about Edouard... all we can hope is that if an EWRC is going to take place, it happens after Gonzalo becomes a Category 4, even if it scrapes 115 kts for 6 hours like Simon did. You've come a long way, Gonzalo, you can do this! --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 11:57, October 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * Update: Gonzalo is indeed going through an EWRC, but it's got one hell of an outer eyewall, with lightning and hail reported by recon (see comment #739 on Jeff Masters's blog) and SFMR winds estimated at 116 kts. New advisory should be out shortly, but Gonzalo just might be upgraded to a Category 4 based on how intense the outer eyewall already is. Gonzalo could recover from this EWRC pretty quickly, if it's not already. I'll check the NHC page after this post and see if they have anything up... --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 14:52, October 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * Update: Gonzalo 1, EWRC 0. 115 kts/949 mbar per the latest forecast/advisory, first Atlantic C4 since Ophelia!!! Amazing how it managed to strengthen during an EWRC, I believe Phailin did so last year but I can't recall an Atlantic storm pulling it off. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 14:55, October 15, 2014 (UTC)

Oh My Celestia... WHAT ARE YOU THINKING GONZALO?! Are you possessed or something? Yeah, STEVE, he is not only laughing at last year's storms but he is writing horrible messages about them! Gonzalo, I heard you wanted to change your name to Fabian. Would you like me to do that?

Gonzalo: LEMME think about it. I might have reached the big fat 4 but I'd just be me. COME ON MINIONS! MAKE VECTOR I mean GONZALO HAPPY! THE GREAT AND POWERFUL GONZALO ALWAYS WINS!!! I AM BETTER THAN TRIXIE!!! BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

You mean you are copying Fabian, Igor and Ophelia. So what guys? Shall we start a party?? Gonzalo: IT STARTED A LONG TIME AGO!!! Fabian: huh? Where? In Jupiter? The Sahara? Your mother's cup of tea? 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This is an amazing storm, though it's back down to category 3 now  leeboy100 My Talk! 21:19, October 15, 2014 (UTC)

Hey Gonzy, congrats for becoming a C4, the first since Ophelia! That's a pretty incredible achievement dude! :) And Liz, he already reached his peak, he's now a 125 mph C3. It's predicted to still be a major by the time this thing gets to Bermuda by Friday. Well Gonzy, all of us on this wiki should party for you reaching this awesome strength!!! :D --<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 22:31, October 15, 2014 (UTC)


 * Well, it would be nice to party if this was a fishspinner, but seriously guys, this thing could've killed 3 or more people in the Lesser Antilles and Bermuda could take a beating from this thing as it heads north. It's incredible to see something like this, but we have to treat it with respect, there's no "fun" with seeing a storm that could be devastating like this. Ryan1000 22:41, October 15, 2014 (UTC)


 * Gah, sorry Ryan, it's just that it's a little hard not to get excited when there's a Category 4 afoot in the Atlantic for the first time in three years :/ Anyway, Gonzalo's down to 105 kts/953 mbar per the latest advisory, but it's a dime on the latest infrared imagery. I wouldn't put it past Gonzalo to regain Category 4 status, or even exceed its previous 115 kt peak. Fingers crossed it weakens substantially before it reaches Bermuda... --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 04:41, October 16, 2014 (UTC)
 * Oh I'm not saying we shouldn't be watching this storm closely, since it's a big storm and ended a long drought of major hurricanes, I'm just upset when people say these are "fun" or "we should start a party" over storms that affect people. Beautiful they are yes, but when they affect land, we have to be serious about them. Anyways, Gonzalo is still a cat 3 as of the latest advisory. Shear and SST's will only go downhill from here, so it's unlikely Gonzalo will restrengthen to a 4. However, it could still be a major when it affects Bermuda in a few days. It'll be moving faster than Fabian did when it hit Bermuda, so it won't be over the island for very long. They should be thankful for that, but it still could deliver a serious punch. Ryan1000 09:03, October 16, 2014 (UTC)
 * Actually Ryan, Gonzalo is back up to a monstrous Category 4 with winds of 120 kt and a minimum pressure of 945 mbar. Gonzalo is definitely turning out to be a monster, and I definitely hope Bermuda is prepared for a hurricane that can potentially be worse than what Fabian was. We may have our first retirement contender if these trends continue to persist. Simlover123 10:28, October 16, 2014 (UTC)
 * Woah, I didn't expect that, looks like Gonzalo snuck in some more intensity at the last minute. This isn't going to be good...now the NHC forecast has it passing right over Bermuda as a major hurricane, instead of passing west of it. This could get really ugly for them. Ryan1000 11:29, October 16, 2014 (UTC)
 * Right over would actually be better since it would keep the core of the strongest winds just east of Bermuda, but since the center is forecast to go just west... gah, as excited as I am to finally have a Category 4 in the Atlantic, I just wish it wasn't pointed at land :/ Anyway, the new intermediate advisory keeps Gonzalo's winds steady, but the pressure is down to 940 mbar. 120 kts/940 mbar is exactly where Ophelia peaked; if that pressure drops even one mbar, or if the winds inch up just 5 kts, Gonzalo will be the Atlantic's strongest hurricane since Igor, and the strongest October hurricane since Wilma. (There is a chance that Gonzalo could become the strongest post-September Atlantic hurricane since Wilma, period; right now, Paloma of November '08 has it just beat for winds (Paloma's 125 kts vs. Gonzalo's 120 kts), but Gonzalo has Paloma beat for pressure (Paloma bottomed out at 944 mbar), so a 5-kt increase in Gonzalo's winds, even without a corresponding drop in pressure, would set it past Paloma.) --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 12:09, October 16, 2014 (UTC)
 * Gonzalo, you are such a copycat. Meow. Back to C4, breaking free, stronger than you've been before, here you go!  But please don't hurt anyone. You're only doing more harm than good.
 * Gonzalo: (snort) My real name is Godzilla, THIS IS GODZILLA! (Don't listen to him.) rarity is best pony 18:22, October 16, 2014 (UTC)
 * And here are some Gonzalo memes from the net.... seriously? This storm is total destruction. STAY SAFE EVERYONE! :(
 * One Gonzalo meme
 * Another Gonzalo meme
 * Are you driving me nuts, Gonzalo?
 * rarity is best pony 18:57, October 16, 2014 (UTC)
 * Gonzalo's pressure has moved up from the last advisory of 120 kt/940 mbar and it has risen to 942 mbar. Gonzalo is definitely not looking like a very good system for Bermuda and my prayers go to them at this time. On the positive side, Gonzalo appears to be trying to undergo another eyewall replacement cycle which could potentially weaken him a little bit before reaching the vicinity of Bermuda. You know, I was hoping to see a C4 this season, but it is unfortunate we are seeing such a beautiful hurricane impacting a populated area. Simlover123 19:22, October 16, 2014 (UTC)
 * I should mention that Gonzalo's winds wend up to 125 kts a few hours ago, which - in addition to the superlatives I mentioned earlier - makes Gonzalo the Atlantic's strongest hurricane since Igor. Weirdly, in three out of the past four seasons, the strongest storm's pressure bottomed out at 940 mbar (Ophelia in 2011, Sandy in 2012, and now Gonzalo in 2014). --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 21:06, October 16, 2014 (UTC)


 * As Gonzalo continues to strength Bermuda better watch out. Gonzalo might be an excellent candidate for retirement depending on the damage it do to the island.Allanjeffs 21:47, October 16, 2014 (UTC)

As much as I hate to say it...Gonzalo might be even stronger now 225800 2657N 06738W 6974 02855 9703 +120 +120 233132 135 097 008 00 225830 2656N 06737W 6984 02862 9761 +110 +110 232133 136 093 019 00 (155 mph winds found in the southeastern eyewall from hurricane hunters). Quoted from Dr. Master's latest blog post (comment 328). God forbid this become a high-end 4, or worse, a 5, Bermuda is gonna get the living hell beaten out of them tomorrow night. Hopefully everyone has been flown away from the island or has taken shelter at this time, this isn't gonna be good at all. Ryan1000 23:47, October 16, 2014 (UTC)

Alright now I want this storm to ''weaken. ''It's now a 145 MPH cat 4! If it hits Bermuda at this strength who knows what will happen :O. Stay safe everyone. leeboy100 My Talk! 23:54, October 16, 2014 (UTC)


 * Hopefully Gonzy will weaken down before reaching Bermuda! This could get really destructive for them and it might even have a shot to be more destructive than Fabian 2003! Hopefully all evacuations and preparations have been made on the little isolated island by now, this could be one of their most destructive storms ever seen. Anyways, back to the storm itself, it's now 145 mph/943 mbars and I would want this Gonzy system to weaken as much as it can before impacting the Bermuda residents on Friday.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 00:33, October 17, 2014 (UTC)
 * Those are actually flight-level winds Ryan, plus ATCF says that Gonzalo's down to 120 kts, so I think a high-end Cat 4 is out of the question for now. Hopefully it will continue to weaken before it hits Bermuda. For the sake of trivia, I'd just like to mention that Gonzalo has now spent 60 hours as a major hurricane, 30 of which have been at Category 4 intensity; not since Igor has an Atlantic hurricane spent as much time at either intensity. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 01:10, October 17, 2014 (UTC)
 * Well, now it looks less organized than it did before, but the NHC track is even more certain now of a direct hit to Bermuda as a category 3 or 4 hurricane. It would be perfect to see a hurricane like this well out to sea, but unfortunately Bermuda is right in the firing line of this monster. God help the people in harm's way. Ryan1000 04:43, October 17, 2014 (UTC)
 * Looks like Bermuda will get relatively lucky from this. Gonzalo's down to 100 kts/951 mbar now and the trajectory looks more like a landfall instead of a sideswipe. While that's still very, very bad, it's certainly better than a Gonzalo-at-peak-strength storm passing just barely to the west and giving Bermuda the right-front eyewall without any break. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 22:47, October 17, 2014 (UTC)

Hurricane Gonzalo (2nd time)
Winds down to 95 kts JUST as Gonzalo basically makes landfall. Bermuda's in the northern eye right now. A 127 mph wind gust was reported at Commissioner's Point. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 00:24, October 18, 2014 (UTC)
 * New wind gust of 144 mph reported at St. Davids.-- <font face="Courier New">Isaac829 <font face="Courier New">E-Mail  04:23, October 18, 2014 (UTC)
 * With a 113 mph sustained wind report elsewhere on the island. Somehow I think this is still a major... --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 04:28, October 18, 2014 (UTC)
 * Yeah, this has to still be a major! I think the NHC did a conservative estimate and instead of being 95 knots/110 mph, this is probably still in the 115 mph threshold, though barely making it. Heck, there is even a chance it's still as high as 120 mph in the deepest eyewalls. Anyways, Gonzy could be very devastating for the Bermuda residents once it's all said and done, and it might even become the most destructive storm on the island since Fabian 11 years ago, in 2003.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 04:59, October 18, 2014 (UTC)
 * Gonzalo is now down to 90 mph/966 mbars and just predicted to die from here on out. Well, you were a great storm to track, minus the impacts in the Lesser Antilles and Bermuda. Hopefully Bermuda made it out okay! :)--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 16:44, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Gonzalo is quite asymmetric now, and since he is moving away from the waters of the Gulf Stream and into large amounts of shear, I think it's safe to say he's down. I am very impressed, I would never have expected Gonzalo to become our strongest Atlantic TC in over four years. Unfortunately, fame comes with terror in hurricanes. A gust of 144 mph (232 km/h) was recorded in Bermuda around the same time the reading from L.F. Wade International Airport was recorded, and over 31,000 customers are without power; some have not seen light since Fay! :( This is going to be a huge memory for the folks in Bermuda; may they make it out okay. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  17:31, October 18, 2014 (UTC)
 * Despite the strong wind gusts and hitting the island shortly after Fay moved through, there are no reports of deaths thus far, and initial damage from Gonzalo appears to be much lower than that of Fabian's. Lots of trees and power lines came down on the island, but damage to structures on the island and the Hamilton Airport wasn't too severe. The causeway bridge connecting Hamilton to the rest of Bermuda was wiped out by Fabian, but luckily it withstood Gonzalo. Ryan1000 20:49, October 18, 2014 (UTC)
 * This storm just keeps getting weirder and weirder. Here is the 12z ATCF entry: AL, 08, 2014101912,, BEST, 0, 478N, 501W, 75, 969, HU, 64, NEQ, 70, 100, 50, 0, 1005, 250, 80, 90, 0, L, 0, , 0, 0, GONZALO, D,. Gonzalo is traveling over SSTs as cold as 10°C (50°F), it's located just off the coast of Newfoundland... and apparently it's still tropical! Amazing, especially for so late in the season (I'd expect a potent hurricane of Gonzalo's latitude to occur in August or September, not October). For what it's worth, the 8am interim advisory says that Gonzalo is rocketing along at 52 mph; I'm fairly certain that that is amongst the fastest forward speeds on record for an Atlantic tropical cyclone. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 14:21, October 19, 2014 (UTC)
 * Yeah, Gonzalo has become a weird system. 52 mph? Dang that's a very fast forward speed right there! And it's really over 50°F waters?! But anyways, Gonzy should die out soon, it was fun tracking you (minus the impacts in Bermuda and the Lesser Antilles of course!). I'm glad to hear Bermuda wasn't really devastated by this, although it did seem to cause quite a bit of damage. Once everything is all said and done, we might see this have a slight shot at retirement but I don't think it'll ever be retired. Bye, Gonzalo!--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 15:08, October 19, 2014 (UTC)
 * FWIW, Gonzalo's adamant refusal to lose tropical characteristics has driven its ACE up to 25.0125 - the highest for an individual Atlantic storm since Nadine - and the season total up to 64.2125. That's a below average number overall, but the ACE/storm is currently an impressive 9.1732 - the first 9+ per-storm average since 2008 (9.0239), and the highest since 2004's incredible 15.1333 average. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 15:26, October 19, 2014 (UTC)
 * It's STILL tropical per ATCF: AL, 08, 2014101918,, BEST, 0, 507N, 450W, 70, 972, HU, 64, NEQ, 70, 100, 50, 0, 1005, 250, 80, 85, 0, L, 0, , 0, 0, GONZALO, D, How is Gonzalo pulling this off??? Is it trying to become Faith 2.0 or something?? --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 19:33, October 19, 2014 (UTC)
 * On second thought, it's quickly taken on that extratropical "look" since the 18z ATCF. We'll see what the next advisory says. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:37, October 19, 2014 (UTC)

Post-Tropical Cyclone Gonzalo
The hypothermia took much longer than usual to set in, but Gonzalo has finally surrendered. Hats off. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:40, October 19, 2014 (UTC)

Bye, Gonzalo. 173.20.68.192 23:59, October 19, 2014 (UTC)

HE CAME TO THE UK :( IN KENSINGTON HE KILLED A WOMAN WHEN A TREE FELL ON HER, ACCORDING TO NINA HOSSAIN :(  rarity is best pony 16:32, October 21, 2014 (UTC)


 * Sorry to hear that Liz! :( Looks like you made it through ok, since I know you live in the UK. Anyways, it's a good time to post my final farewell to Gonzy. So long, Gonzalo, it was great tracking you even though you caused a lot of impact throughout your path!--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 00:59, October 22, 2014 (UTC)

AOI.Behind 90L
This one is in the eastern Atlantic, 10% for 2 and 5 days. But don't expect it to become much, conditions for this one aren't favorable for development. Ryan1000 05:13, October 11, 2014 (UTC)

91L.INVEST
Now invested, but the percent for development remains unchanged. Ryan1000 02:43, October 12, 2014 (UTC)


 * It just jumped off the TWO. What a fail of an invest.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 17:10, October 12, 2014 (UTC)


 * In the TWO again 10/20, and anticyclone is developing over the system so shear should lessen. Might become a tropical storm before all is done.Allanjeffs 18:43, October 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * It's actually down to 10/10 but the NHC actually says upper-level winds will strengthen further, meaning this probably won't become anything.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 00:27, October 14, 2014 (UTC)
 * Now up to 10/20, wait what? I thought conditions were becoming less favorable?--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 02:57, October 15, 2014 (UTC)


 * It's now off the TWO. Guess Hanna would have to wait.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 22:32, October 15, 2014 (UTC)

AOI: Bay of Campeche
0/30 according to the latest TWO, a low pressure area is expected to form in the BOC and gradually develop over the next couple days. Potential candidate for Hanna (or should I dare say, Hannah Montana)?--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 15:13, October 19, 2014 (UTC)

93L.INVEST

 * The AOI has been upgraded to 50/60 and has probably been invested by now (Anyone want to check WUnderground for me? :)). Hanna is about to come during the next couple days. And it's also predicted to take an unusual track towards the Yucatan, I've never really seen an AOI take that type of track before. Usually BOC storms go westward towards Veracruz.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 00:23, October 21, 2014 (UTC)
 * Yeah this was 93L when it got the 50%. The GFS and Euro are picturing something very dire from this one, they see it moving due east into the northwestern Caribbean, then intensifying into a powerful hurricane before heading north to hit Cuba or southern Florida. This is definitely one to watch out for. Ryan1000 19:31, October 21, 2014 (UTC)
 * Now it's 50/50. Hopefully it won't be something devastating in the long run like the GFS and Euro are predicting! I guess this season's still not winding down yet, there's a shot we could see a retirement candidate from future Hanna if the models pan out.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 01:02, October 22, 2014 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Nine
Here comes Hanna. 30 kts/1000 mbar currently, forecast to peak with winds of 45 kts before landfall on the west coast of the Yucatan (something you don't see every day) before dissipating over the northwestern Caribbean Sea (a fate which I imagine is very, very rare for late October). --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 03:16, October 22, 2014 (UTC)


 * It all depends on how hard the Yucatan tears up this thing, and the trough that's pulling it. If the trough fully outruns the storm as the GFS and Euro were suggesting, this thing could stall or move very slowly in the northwestern Caribbean, which isn't good news as that gives it lots of time to restrengthen before hitting Cuba or southern Florida. The forecast for this to dissipate is only preliminary and lots of things could change before then, so this is definitely one to keep our eyes on. Ryan1000 10:20, October 22, 2014 (UTC)
 * Down to 25 kts and could already be dead... --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 00:00, October 23, 2014 (UTC)

Post-Tropical Cyclone Nine
Easy come, easy go. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 03:20, October 23, 2014 (UTC)

AOI: Far Northeast Atlantic
Something very unusual is located right here, it's something that could acquire subtropical characteristics by the middle of the week. Grace (2009) 2.0? Here comes Hanna (or Isaias if the above becomes something first)!--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 15:13, October 19, 2014 (UTC)

92L.INVEST
Invested.-- <font face="Courier New">Isaac829 <font face="Courier New">E-Mail  16:46, October 19, 2014 (UTC)
 * Now it's 10/20. It could still become something subtropical in the next few days and I'm rooting for a subtropical storm "Isaias" (if the below AOI is named "Hanna" first!).--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 00:25, October 21, 2014 (UTC)
 * 10/10. I guess Mother Nature won't pull a big surprise with this, since it's only got limited time until upper-level winds strike Wednesday night. --<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 01:03, October 22, 2014 (UTC)

Retirements at a glance
Even though we only have 2 named storms so far, we're already in August and I think it's about time we start this section with my retirement predictions:

(Last updated by --<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ at 00:58, October 21, 2014 (UTC))
 * Arthur: 5% - Early-season east coast hurricane but it barely caused much impacts. Because of this the name is likely to stay.
 * Bertha: 3% - Very impressive in that it strengthened to a hurricane even though it was so disorganized, but I doubt many impacts occurred in Lesser Antilles and retirement is very unlikely.
 * Cristobal: 5% - 7 fatalities could give it a tiny shot at retirement but I really don't think that would happen. Most likely he's coming back in 2020
 * Dolly: 1% - 1 death in Mexico, but you know their retirement standards, it almost certainly won't be retired.
 * Edouard: 1% - First major since Sandy in 2012 but because of not affecting land, the name will pop back up in 2020. But, it's 1% because it caused 2 deaths :(
 * Fay: 1% - Some impacts in the little island of Bermuda but it wasn't too bad, and it also didn't Fayl like we all wanted to use in case this name failed.
 * Gonzalo: 30% - Might have a slight shot due to impacts in the Lesser Antilles and Bermuda. Not as severe as it would've been though, Bermuda got less damage than Fabian (2003) and the Lesser Antilles and Bermuda wasn't hit so badly either. If this is the final storm this year, it'll be the only one with a shot of retirement. If this won't be retired, it'll be the first year since 2009 to not have any Atlantic retirements.


 * Still seems a bit early in ATL for retirements...if we get something a little more notable, then I'll begin mine, but there's not much to say right now. Ryan1000 02:48, August 7, 2014 (UTC)

Normally I'm against doing these with a season that's only two storms in, but I'm bored right now and this year's AHS has been moving at a snail's pace, so I'll post my predictions to pass the time :P


 * Arthur: 9% - Made for a boisterous start to the season, but fortunately wasn't too severe.
 * Bertha: 6% - Wasn't bad enough, though meteorologically interesting.
 * Cristobal: 7% - Some fatalities during its early stages, but nothing that will merit retirement.
 * Dolly: 2% - Even Barry was worse.
 * Edouard: 0% 1% - It was nice to see a major roam the Atlantic for a change, but the only impacts were felt by fish, so no.
 * Sigh... bumping to 1%, unfortunately Edouard killed 2 people in Maryland due to rip currents :(


 * Fay: 3% - Hit Bermuda a bit harder than expected, but they came out of it unscathed.
 * Gonzalo: 37% (preliminary) - Made its mark across several areas but this was no Fabian for Bermuda, nor was it a Luis (among others) for the Leewards, nor was it an Igor for Newfoundland. We got very lucky from Gonzalo. Assuming we don't get any surprises for the remainder of the season (it's October 19 as I type this), then if any name gets retired after this year, it'll likely be Gonzalo, but I wouldn't count on it.

--Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 18:18, August 18, 2014 (UTC)

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 * Arthur = 10% That aardvark was too nice. Next!
 * Bertha = 10% Only Alex Salmond would think that storm demolished everywhere.
 * Cristobal = 6% u wot m8
 * Dolly = ?% Let's see what JOLENE is up to...
 * Ed/Edd/Eddy/Whatever we shall call him = 0% Lol, aspirations get you SOMEWHERE...
 * Fay = 1% Not a fayl though!
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Leeboy's epic retirement prediction (ATL) leeboy100 My Talk!  updated 18:38, October 12, 2014 (UTC)
 * Arthur-10% caused $13.9 million and 1 death, so it's staying
 * Bertha-1% caused 3 deaths
 * Christobal-killed 2 people due to rip currents
 * Dolly-0% 1 death but since it was in Mexico it's not going anywhere
 * Edouard- 0%  major that didn't affect land   2% Never mind, this beautiful hurricane caused two deaths :(
 * Fay-1% Well, it soaked Bermuda.
 * Gonzalo-?% currently active 

Well, I'm here, but as for actual retirement predictions thus far...I'm at a loss. Nothing is honestly worth retiring, I wouldn't be surprised if this is the first year since 2009 to feature no retired names in ATL. If I had to explain storm by storm... All in all, every storm thus far is worthy of some sort of percent, but nothing is actually getting retired, unless we get a notable storm in the Caribbean in October. Ryan1000 21:33, September 28, 2014 (UTC)
 * Arthur - 10% - I didn't expect Arthur to be particularly destructive, but 14 million in damage and 1 death are surprisingly low numbers, especially for a cat 2 landfall. It seems NC has gotten a lot more prepared for hurricanes since the monsters that have hit them over the past two decades (Fran, Floyd, Isabel). 9% for the minor impacts, 1% personal respect for Arthur finally becoming a hurricane after 30 years (like Erick last year in the EPac).
 * Bertha - 2% - Another relatively minor storm. It killed a few people in the Lesser Antilles, but otherwise most of the effects were beneficial, knowing they were in a drought at the time.
 * Cristobal - 5% - 7 deaths across the upper lessers in the early stage of its life, but damage was very limited and it's coming back again in 2019.
 * Dolly - 3% - Minor flooding in Mexico, but it wasn't anything compared to the barrage of storms they had last year.
 * Edouard - 2% - Caused two deaths from Maryland due to strong rip currents and surf, but caused no damage on land.
 * Fay - 2% - Soaked Bermuda as a strong TS, but overall impacts weren't too severe. Guess I'll have to save the *faycepalm* pun for 2020 lol.
 * Gonzalo - 30% - Killed some people in the Lessers and brought some hefty impacts to Bermuda and some rain to Newfoundland, but not only was this not as severe as what they've seen before (Luis, Fabian, Igor, ect), it wasn't severe in general. Assuming nothing else significant develops through the rest of the season, this is most likely the 2014 AHS's most notable storm. I don't really expect Gonzalo to be retired, but it isn't completely out of the question either.

There's nothing worth retiring so far, so... -- <font face="Courier New">Isaac829 <font face="Courier New">E-Mail  21:37, September 28, 2014 (UTC)
 * All - 0%

Post-season changes
Well. I would have expected the NHC to have more than just one TCR completed for this year's AHS given the low activity, but I guess a busy EPAC season has been keeping them preoccupied. Anyway, we finally have an Atlantic TCR, and it's for Tropical Depression Two. No significant changes reported. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:50, October 3, 2014 (UTC)


 * I guess...we have 5 storms left in ATL for them to complete. Like I said before on the EPac post-season section, If we don't get anything for the next 10 days, I'll bend the December 1st rule again this year and open the TCR betting pool around the 15th of October. We'll probably have all of the Atlantic TCR's finished before December this year. Though the EPac will take a while to complete. Ryan1000 12:35, October 4, 2014 (UTC)