Forum:2016 Atlantic hurricane season

Future Start
The 2015 Atlantic hurricane season is over, so I think it's time to start the 2016 thread. Last year the thread was created even earlier. I really want 2016 to be different from the past 3 seasons. Due to the El Nino dissipating and near record warm SSTs, that is possible. Bob (talk) 16:29, November 29, 2015 (UTC)


 * Update: I have added the betting pools, since nobody has yet. Bob (talk) - Merry Christmas! 03:39, December 26, 2015 (UTC)


 * Looking at the conditions now, it looks like we could quite possibly see an above average season this year. The MDR is still warm, but the North Atlantic is cold. Nonetheless, a La Nina pattern is likely to set up this fall, which could enhance Atlantic development conditions. I'd say a season around 16 storms, 7 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes is likely. -Bob Page   Wall   Edits  01:07, March 14, 2016 (UTC)

July
Is officially here by UTC, but nothing is out in the Atlantic right now. We still have 10 days to beat Emily '05 for the earliest 5th storm, but that's not looking too likely with the way the Atlantic looks right now. Ryan1000 02:17, July 1, 2016 (UTC)

Now it's only 3-4 days away. I don't think this season will beat Emily '05 Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 18:18, July 7, 2016 (UTC)


 * It won't. The Atlantic is an unfavorable hellhole for tropical systems currently. Any TC probably won't come until later this month, and it's possible we might be like 2012 and not get anything at all this month.  St  eve  82  0   19:05, July 7, 2016 (UTC)


 * Something may pop up at the end of July... let's wait and see what happens. ~ KN2731 {talk} 08:08, July 16, 2016 (UTC)

AOI: African Tropical Wave
The GFS model has been very consistent in developing a small, weak tropical cyclone south of Cape Verde in about 6-7 days. The strongest tropical wave of the season is likely to exit the coast of Africa next Tuesday, and this one could develop in the eastern Atlantic MDR before it encounters less favorable conditions in the western MDR (dry air). No NHC mention yet, but it could be mentioned tomorrow or Saturday. ~BOB Page   Wall   Edits  FORM EARL FORM! 00:09, July 22, 2016 (UTC)


 * Hopefully, this becomes Earl. I've been getting tired of the inactivity of the basin this month. Since it will encounter less favorable conditions in the western MDR, this might only be a tropical storm.  St  eve  82  0   19:36, July 22, 2016 (UTC)


 * Still no NHC mention. Not much development on the most recent GFS run, but it does appear to be a weak tropical depression or storm. ECMWF not developing anything. I would LOVE to see Earl form from this, but the Atlantic has been so dead this month, I'm not sure if I expect it to happen. ~BOB Page   Wall   Edits  FORM EARL FORM! 20:23, July 22, 2016 (UTC)

96L.INVEST
Invested and 10/20. Has a shot to be Earl! ~BOB Page   Wall   Edits  FORM EARL FORM! 12:56, July 27, 2016 (UTC)


 * I'm sort of lenient on this one. I'm not saying that it won't become Earl, but it seems that conditions aren't too favorable. Update: Checked the GFS run. It's showing a small tropical storm in the same potential area as Danielle. The storm I just described is the same storm, so it's probably gonna be a re-Helene 2012. T  G  13:11, July 27, 2016 (UTC)


 * Nice, finally an AOI in the Atlantic. I hope this can become something. ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 14:23, July 27, 2016 (UTC)
 * It's up to 30/40 now, it might become Earl down the road as it heads towards the antilles, but that's a long ways ahead. Steve, it's entirely normal for a July to be inactive, even for hyperactive years, because it's not even near the peak of the season. 2004 had no storms until the start of August and we all know how well that year turned out to be, 2012 had a similar start to this year with 4 storms before July, but Ernesto didn't come until August and yet 2012 still turned out to tie for the 3rd most active season ever, this year could too, it just needs some time for storms to get going. Ryan1000 19:00, July 27, 2016 (UTC)
 * Still at 30/40. If this becomes Earl, it looks to be a weak and short lived storm, as conditions will become quite unfavorable by next week. ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 02:01, July 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * Still 30/40. Honestly, I'd almost rather have a tropical depression than a storm, since it looks like if it does develop it would be a name-waster. However, the crazy HWRF model develops 96L into a category 1 hurricane...but that does not make sense given the only marginally favorable conditions. ~BOB Page   Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM EARL FORM! 12:39, July 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * Because 96L is behind 97L, I feel the latter would eat away the unfavorable conditions for the former. Nevertheless, I would be delighted to see another tropical storm from either invest, as the Atlantic has endured a rather quiet 30-day period. I also believe the Atlantic is just starting, especially since Colin and Danielle formed rather early in the Gulf of Mexico. Also, for 96L, both chances of formation remain the same. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  19:41, July 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * Finally, we have something in this basin! But since unfavorable conditions are coming for this system, we might only see an epic failure TS storm. I would like the HWRF model to come true, but that looks unlikely. And Ryan, I already know that, I'm just a bit impatient for  new storms :P <font face="Impact"> St  eve  82  0   21:03, July 28, 2016 (UTC)

I'm surprised the chances of development remain 30/40 and there are no signs of organization noted. It looks to be organizing to me, with a large area of deep convection appearing along with spiral cloud lines appearing to lead into a closed circulation on the eastern side of the system. Looks like a TD (albeit sheared) to me, but I also don't work at NHC, so maybe they know something as to why this isn't organizing despite appearances? (Edit: The NHC forecaster who updated the TWO is a very conservative one) ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 01:43, July 29, 2016 (UTC)


 * 96L is starting to look like a TD. Instead of 30/40 I'd put development chances at 70/70. Not sure if it will be Earl, though. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM EARL FORM! 02:22, July 29, 2016 (UTC)


 * This system is impressing me. NHC have the experts but right now 96L looks better than Colin and  Bonnie.  I am not sure how it can be at 30%  with the amount of organization it has. It looks like a td right now. I believe this will become Earl and be  a 50mph or 60mph storm if current rate of organization continues. This reminds me of  Hanna of 2014. Allanjeffs 03:53, July 29, 2016 (UTC)


 * Apparently it's having trouble with developing its low-level circulation, and that's probably why its development chances aren't that high yet. ~ KN2731 {talk} 11:03, July 29, 2016 (UTC)


 * Indeed, 96L looks worse then last night with clear multiple vortices and the convection farther from the center. Chances of development remain 40/50. ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 19:44, July 29, 2016 (UTC)


 * Perhaps the invest is falling victim to the unfavorable Central Atlantic conditions the NHC was acknowledging. It only has a couple more days left to become tropical. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  01:49, July 30, 2016 (UTC)


 * It's down to 20/20 now, and it looks less organized with no circulation. I highly doubt 96L will develop anymore. However, 97L, the other invest, has a good chance of being Earl next week. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM EARL FORM! 20:54, July 30, 2016 (UTC)
 * Now it's down to 10/10. It's not going to develop anymore, so Earl is likely going to come from 97L. <font face="Impact"> St  eve  82  0   01:10, July 31, 2016 (UTC)

05L.EARL
See the archive on Earl.

AOI: Northeastern Gulf of Mexico
0/20, now on the TWO. This has a slight chance of being Fiona in the northeastern Gulf (and if it is, it would probably be a TD or minimal TS), but I'm just currently not thinking this will develop because GFS and ECMWF barely show any development. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 13:52, August 5, 2016 (UTC)


 * I'd prefer Fiona to be a powerful hurricane, so I hope this doesn't make it past TD. Anyway northwestern Florida will get some rain from this system, regardless whether it develops. ~ KN2731 {talk} 14:43, August 5, 2016 (UTC)


 * 10/20. Might be made Invest 98L soon now that it is in the 48-hour outlook... ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 17:50, August 5, 2016 (UTC)


 * The thing is, the winds aren't the issue with this, it's the rain. The ECWMF is showing over THREE FEET of rain in parts of Florida. Even if this system doesn't get named it could still be quite damaging. We'll see what happens... ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 20:59, August 5, 2016 (UTC)


 * 20/30 now ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 23:55, August 5, 2016 (UTC)
 * This has a shot of Fiona, and I predict it might be at least a TD briefly. Land interaction could limit significant development, but I see no reason why it shouldn't have some Fiona potential. @Raindrop, whoa, that's a lot of rain! <font face="Impact"> St  eve  82  0   03:28, August 6, 2016 (UTC)


 * The 5-day odds are down to 20%, but the two day odds are still 20%. Anyway, as noted above, models are showing LOTS of rain with this still. ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 17:49, August 6, 2016 (UTC)
 * I don't see this AOI doing much, but it could still have a chance at becoming a TD before landfall. Hopefully everyone there safely rides out the flooding that could come with all the rain. <font face="Impact"> St  eve  82  0   03:59, August 7, 2016 (UTC)
 * ...and poof. It moved inland and it's down to 0/0. Fiona is more likely coming from the 10/20 system. <font face="Impact"> St  eve  82  0   04:21, August 8, 2016 (UTC)

This same system is back on the TWO after moving over water again. However, it is currently at 0/0 and expected to move inland again. ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 20:41, August 9, 2016 (UTC)


 * Wow, this system would have stood a shot at retirement had it been named! 1000 year floods are no joke! That's astounding that this system dropped up to 2.5 feet of rain in Louisiana! This unnamed system will be remembered. ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 18:40, August 16, 2016 (UTC)

AOI: North of Puerto Rico
Another AOI has popped up on the TWO. 0/20, could become a weak Fiona or Gaston if the above AOI forms first. T G  13:07, August 6, 2016 (UTC)


 * Still 0/20, but this could well be another Atlantic storm. The NHC isn't noting anything about unfavorable conditions, so it could have potential to become even a hurricane. ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 17:51, August 6, 2016 (UTC)
 * It's at 10/20 currently. This could be Fiona, unless the above AOI unexpectedly develops (then it would be Gaston). I don't really think it will be a hurricane, because if it did have a good shot at that, the 5-day percentage would be higher. Hopefully it does become a hurricane, though. <font face="Impact"> St  eve  82  0   04:02, August 7, 2016 (UTC)


 * @Steve, yeah, you're right that it likely wouldn't be a hurricane, and in fact the NHC is noting development is "becoming less likely" although the odds remain at 10/20. ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 23:09, August 7, 2016 (UTC)

This system is now at 0/0, and it will likely be gone in the next TWO. T G  12:31, August 8, 2016 (UTC)


 * And it's gone. Looks like development didn't occur, and Fiona will have to wait. <font face="Impact"> St  eve  82  0   19:27, August 9, 2016 (UTC)

AOI: Over Western Africa
A strong tropical wave is currently located over western Africa and could develop into a short-lived weak tropical cyclone in a few days in the far Eastern Atlantic. While the NHC has not mentioned it, most models and about 60% of the ensembles develop it. I'd honestly rather it be TD 6 than Fiona, as I want Fiona to be intense. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 02:07, August 14, 2016 (UTC)


 * Finally added to the TWO, 10/20. I think the 5-day odds are a little higher than 20% because of the many models developing it. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 23:36, August 14, 2016 (UTC)

98L.INVEST
Invested. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 01:03, August 15, 2016 (UTC)


 * I hope we see a TD and nothing more from this. The name "Fiona" doesn't deserve to be given to a name-waster. I'd personally give this a 30-40% chance of development, since conditions are going to get less conducive by the end of the week. If 98L wants to be something, it will need to develop quickly. But, I still hope that it isn't a name stealer. <font face="Impact"> St  eve  82  0   03:12, August 15, 2016 (UTC)
 * It's going to be heading northwest over the open Atlantic long before it reaches any land areas. If it forms, it won't be much different from, say Debby '06. Ryan1000 03:34, August 15, 2016 (UTC)


 * 98L can develop quickly right now as conditions are somewhat favourable, but let's hope it doesn't get past TD so it won't steal a name. ~ KN2731 {talk} 14:04, August 15, 2016 (UTC)


 * 40/50 now. This has some Fiona potential. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 17:50, August 15, 2016 (UTC)


 * Hopefully this wave doesn't pull a re-96L and not develop again, as I'd like to see at least a TD as it's approaching the peak of the season (it's still around a month away though). If it does get named, hopefully it can manage to strengthen enough to not be a fail storm, but it doesn't have all that much time to do so. ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 19:55, August 15, 2016 (UTC)


 * 50/70 now. Code Red. Looks likely Fiona is coming! There is still a lot of uncertainty with the intensity of this system. ECMWF/HWRF/CMC show a weak tropical storm while the GFS and GFDL show a hurricane. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 00:02, August 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * Looks like conditions are turning out more favorable then previously forecast. With more favorable conditions, hopefully we can see a hurricane Fiona! ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 01:41, August 16, 2016 (UTC)
 * I hope for Fiona to be a hurricane. I don't want to see a name wasted. With more favorable conditions forecasted, a hurricane is a possibility. <font face="Impact"> St  eve  82  0   03:39, August 16, 2016 (UTC)
 * Fiona-to-be could become a hurricane but it will remain well out at sea if it does. However, according to Dr. Master's latest blog post, there is another tropical wave that is anticipated by many of the models to come off of Africa behind Fiona-to-be and it could go on a more southernly path towards the Caribbean by the middle of next week or so. This is around the time of year that the season begins to ramp up big time, and this storm is just the start of what could be a freight train of storms for the next month and a half. On a side note, remember that AOI that was at near 0% in the northern GOM a while back? As it moved slowly westward it was responsible for a terrible 1 in 1000 year flood in parts of Louisiana, and it may have caused as much as 1.5 billion in damage. Ryan1000 05:05, August 16, 2016 (UTC)

Up to 60/70 now. This wave looks destined to become Fiona, and it looks almost certain that Fiona will be a fish storm. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 05:14, August 16, 2016 (UTC)

Ryan that AOI would have  been classified as a tropical storm if it was over water,even Dr. Masters mention it, so you may as well classified at as a ts. Anyways depending on the model you are following you might get different results. Euro has barely ts Fiona meanwhile Gfs has minimal hurricane Fiona. I hope Euro wins because in its portray it also shows Gaston and Hermine. Allanjeffs 05:39, August 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * The HWRF, GFDL, GFS and CMC all make 98L Hurricane Fiona in about 4-6 days, but the ECMWF doesn't even show this becoming a TS. Hopefully ECMWF fails this time. ~ KN2731 {talk} 11:18, August 16, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yeah Allan, that storm probably would've been named if it had time over open water, but it wasn't because it was too close to land. It was mentioned in his blog post that it wasn't officially a named tropical storm, but it had the impacts of one that moved very slowly, like Lee or Allison, and it was called a "storm that was tropical". I'm hoping for a mixed solution like the GFS that makes this a hurricane, but I also hope we get some more storms to track following Fiona-to-be like the Euro expects, so long as none of them turn out to be too bad down the road. Ryan1000 11:55, August 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * 70/80. This is spinning up fast, and if this continues we could even have major hurricane Fiona. I notice the NHC now predicts a more northerly track in the 5-day GTWO. ~ KN2731 {talk} 14:31, August 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * 80/90. Fiona the Fish is coming, and it looks like she may be followed with Gaston near Cape Verde in less than a week. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 17:34, August 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * Wow, this invest is looking better with every update of satellite imagery! If the structure of 98L stays this way through 5 PM EST, then I think we could have a TD by then even! Looks like future Fiona won't be a fail storm after all! ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 18:37, August 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * 90/90 now. I think this will be upgraded to TD Six at 11 PM EDT, as the NHC TWO noted that if the organization trend continued advisories would be initiated on a tropical depression. Also, the circulation appeared to be closed on a recent ASCAT pass. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 23:47, August 16, 2016 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Six
Woohoo! We have it! 35 mph, 1008 mbar! Likely going to be Fiona, 60 mph peak is forecast. Also looks like it will be a fish storm. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 02:47, August 17, 2016 (UTC)


 * Yay! The NHC actually upgraded it! It's almost certain we will have Fiona within the next day. It really depends on how well this storm is able to hold off the SAL that might make the difference between a weakling and a hurricane. Hopefully "Fiona" can be like Danny was and surprise us with an unexpected strengthening stunt as it won't hit land! Anyway, TD Six looks pretty good for the time being. ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 03:04, August 17, 2016 (UTC)
 * We finally got a new TD! It is almost certain it will be at least a weak Fiona, but I am hoping for hurricane status. It will depend on how amazingly it can withstand the SAL. <font face="Impact"> St  eve  82  0   04:24, August 17, 2016 (UTC)
 * Looks like this will be the first storm of the Atlantic season to not affect land. Hopefully it becomes stronger than forecast because of that, I'm hoping for at least a cat 1. Ryan1000 11:19, August 17, 2016 (UTC)


 * Finally a new TD! It seems like Six is undergoing RI, since the circulation seems better defined and Dvorak values are rising at a very abnormal rate. NunoLava1998 (talk) 11:18, August 17, 2016 (UTC)
 * TD 6 is NOT going under RI, it is actually looking worse than earlier this morning. The SAL is taking its toll on it. I'm skeptical of this becoming anything more than a weak to moderate tropical storm at this time. I do think it should become Fiona, but it probably won't be a hurricane, sadly. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 15:38, August 17, 2016 (UTC)


 * Yeah, unfortunately the convection weakened significantly, otherwise we would have had TS Fiona with the latest advisory. However it looks like this TD has an eye lol. (It's definitely a false eye though) ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 15:40, August 17, 2016 (UTC)
 * It still has time to become Fiona, but if it doesn't improve it's structure soon, it probably won't be more than a weakling that just takes a name off the list. Ryan1000 16:26, August 17, 2016 (UTC)
 * TD 6 is looking better now than it did earlier this morning, and the T-numbers support a 50-60 mph cyclone. Highly doubt it is that strong, but I do think it's likely that TD 6 will be upgraded to TS Fiona at 5PM EDT. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 19:01, August 17, 2016 (UTC)


 * I'd be VERY surprised if this is not TS Fiona next advisory, as the NHC was basically saying observations almost supported a TS last advisory when it looked worse. It's definitely still fighting that SAL though, athough it looks better now. Edit: The tropical floater images even say this is TS Fiona now. Still, might as well wait until the NHC upgrades it.  ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 20:00, August 17, 2016 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Fiona
And we have Fiona! (Fiona actually was officially named before this advisory). Models keep trending southwestward with Fiona, and if this continues then Fiona might actually threaten land. Another change with the forecast is that it now shows Fiona holding steady in intensity at the end of the forecast instead of weakening. Fiona might turn out less boring then expected... ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 21:02, August 17, 2016 (UTC)


 * Unless she dissipates. Dry air is making a toll on the system. It has almost no convection right now and if she cant mix  the dry air it will be the end for her. Allanjeffs 22:58, August 17, 2016 (UTC)


 * Wow, yeah, Fiona looked basically dead for a while there. However it looks like some new convection is firing up just now. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 00:45, August 18, 2016 (UTC)


 * Fiona might as well be a Failicia as per ECMWF and ECMWF is quite right most of the time so I am watching the other wave.--182.58.99.14 09:38, August 18, 2016 (UTC)


 * NHC expects Fiona to reach a peak intensity of 70 mph...Sincerely, IbAHAn1829, and stay safe! \(:-D)Chat/Ta ta! 11:56, August 18, 2016 (UTC)


 * Actually, IbAHAn, the NHC only forecasts 60 mph. (Still not a complete fail nonetheless) Anyway, the good news is that Fiona has strengthened to 45 mph. The bad news is that Fiona is looking worse since that advisory. And the NHC seems to be siding more with the ECWMF with the latest advisory, saying that Fiona could even dissipate before 5 days from now. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 13:38, August 18, 2016 (UTC)


 * Right now Fiona looks like it's gone back down to a depression. Dvorak estimates are back down to 2.0 as convection decreases in intensity and coverage, and a significant dry slot seems to be wrapping into the southeastern portion of the circulation. Looks like ECMWF will win this time and Failicia will have a new friend. ~ KN2731 {talk} 14:11, August 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Update: somehow CMC shows Fiona making a hurricane-strength landfall in North Carolina in under 10 days. ~ KN2731 {talk} 14:17, August 18, 2016 (UTC)


 * Fiona seems to be maintaining strength right now as a 45 mph TS, and it's not likely going to intensify much because of the slightly unfavorable environment it is in. If Fiona can somehow survive the shear ahead of it, it will enter an area with lower shear and much warmer SSTs, and this is where earlier GFS runs showed Fiona gaining hurricane strength. At this time, I highly doubt Fiona will become a hurricane, though, as it will most likely get ripped apart by the shear ahead of it. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 15:45, August 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I don't see Fiona becoming a hurricane unless it restrengthens or regenerates sometime in the very long run (like what CMC shows). Fiona might be a Failicia, unless CMC comes true, which I don't think will happen. The current intensity is 45 mph/1006 mbar and I don't think it'll strengthen much more due to the dry air. <font face="Impact"> St  eve  82  0   21:59, August 18, 2016 (UTC)


 * By this point, i'd be surprised if this thing goes to even 55 mph. If Fiona survives that wind shear and dry air, then it might become a hurricane, but I give that a 3% chance of happening...Sincerely, IbAHAn1829, and stay safe! \(:-D)Chat/Ta ta! 22:32, August 18, 2016 (UTC)


 * Fiona is actually looking quite good right now with a lot of convection, so for now Fiona seems to be fighting off the dry air. I bet if Fiona stays like this through the next advisory time it will be upgraded to 50 mph. But Fiona is definitely changeable and has gained/lost its convection rapidly, showing it could still easily fall victim to dry air. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 00:13, August 19, 2016 (UTC)
 * It seems to be holding TS status for a little while longer. But, it's down to 40 mph. Even though it might seem like it, it is not the biggest epic fail since it fought the dry air and is still holding on now. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  03:03, August 20, 2016 (UTC)


 * Fiona remains a TS for the 11:00 advisory, and the new forecast keeps Fiona as a TS for 12 more hours. The more Fiona is able to withstand the dry air, the more likely it is that Fiona will turn northward enough to survive longer. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 14:56, August 20, 2016 (UTC)
 * Fiona is now only forecast to remain a TS until tomorrow. It should dissipate early next week. I'm impressed how it fought off the dry air to stay as a TS for a while longer. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  19:21, August 20, 2016 (UTC)

No way! The 11PM EDT advisory says that some 45 knot vectors were found that support raising Fiona's intensity to 50 mph! Fiona doesn't look very good, so if it is 50 mph, it probably was 60 mph at one point. This is shocking. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 02:55, August 21, 2016 (UTC)
 * Wow, Fiona isn't done yet! I never would have expected Fiona to have 50 mph winds! Fiona might have been a little stronger before this as well, but this surprise stunt is definitely good for Fiona's case. The NHC is saying that "if Fiona can survive the next 36 hours, it might persist as a weak tropical cyclone through the end of the forecast period". Quite impressive in 30 knots of shear and low humidity! ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 03:03, August 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * And now Fiona is crashing as the large blob of convection almost completely dissipates and is sheared well to the east of the now exposed center. If new convective bursts can develop, however, Fiona may survive the next 5 days. ~ KN2731 {talk} 06:16, August 21, 2016 (UTC)
 * It shocked me when Fiona restrengthened to 50 mph. It refuses to die. I predict it should die soon and I would be even more shocked if it is still alive in 5 days' time. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  21:14, August 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * I just realized that Fiona's convection blowing away looks like the smoke from a steam train. All aboard the tropical storm express! Lol. The fact that there even is convection shows that Fiona is still making at least SOME attempt to fight off the shear. I hope Fiona can last through 5 days. Fiona's been a fun storm to track considering it's a weak one - although post anaylsis will likely find it stronger. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 21:22, August 21, 2016 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Fiona
And now it's weakening. Bye Fiona! Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 05:52, August 22, 2016 (UTC)


 * I'm impressed Fiona managed to hold on for as long as it did. It should be dead later today or tomorrow. Ryan1000 11:39, August 22, 2016 (UTC)


 * Fiona remains alive with the latest advisory, but is "very disorganized" according to the NHC. Still, if Fiona can survive 12-24 more hours of being sheared it will get a short life extension due to a brief period of less shear. Maybe if Fiona really tries it can even regain minimal tropical storm status. We'll see. Fiona should be dead somewhat soon still, but it's sure been an interesting storm. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 02:44, August 23, 2016 (UTC)

Post-tropical Cyclone Fiona
Dissipated as a significant tropical cyclone over water. - NHC says "Fiona is finished". 182.58.40.178 14:42, August 23, 2016 (UTC)


 * Yep, she's dead. I don't consider it a complete fail since it lasted quite a while over unfavorable conditions, but it didn't affect land regardless. Now time to follow Gaston. Ryan1000 16:25, August 23, 2016 (UTC)
 * Fiona took a while to die. Well, it's finally dead. It really tried hard. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  21:35, August 24, 2016 (UTC)

AOI: Another African Tropical Wave
Tropical wave expected to emerge off Africa Saturday. On the TWO, 0/20. ECMWF rapidly spins this up east of Cape Verde. Hopefully this is Gaston! ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 17:41, August 17, 2016 (UTC)


 * This is the wave I mentioned from before that is expected to head farther west than north and it may be a threat to the Antilles a week from now or so. This one definitely bears watching in the long run. Ryan1000 17:54, August 17, 2016 (UTC)


 * So it looks like we could have another dangerous tropical system in the Atlantic. Hopefully if it becomes anything strong it will weaken before impacting land, although I really would like to see our first major hurricane. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 20:09, August 17, 2016 (UTC)


 * Ryan that was the second wave the one that came out of Africa on  Tuesday GFS and Euro both were developing that wave in a strengthening hurricane entering the Caribbean  but now they dont show nothing. They are instead developing the one over Africa the one that is suppose to come out and that the NHC is highliting. This one if it develops fast it might become a major later on.Allanjeffs 02:36, August 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * I just checked them again and they were updated to just show this just becoming something following Fiona, but stronger. Not too surprised, that forecast for a Caribbean major hurricane the day before was too far in advance for both the global models and it wasn't very likely to materialize. But either way, the Atlantic season is beginning to ramp up, we're likely going to see more storms following this one in the next few weeks. If they all take similar paths of the storms we saw in 2010 and turn out to sea, we'll have a really nice season to track. But, we've also gone 11 years without an official U.S. landfalling major hurricane, an all-time record (well, it became a record after 2013 didn't have any, but still); that streak can't go on forever. Ryan1000 05:24, August 18, 2016 (UTC)


 * This wave is actually down to 0/10 with the latest TWO. However, the potential is still there for it to develop more than 5 days from now. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 13:40, August 18, 2016 (UTC)


 * Hopefully it can survive more than 5 days from now. Looking at what's happening to Fiona this may not be likely. ~ KN2731 {talk} 14:16, August 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Back up to 0/20, but there's another AOI (below) that may be of greater interest down the road. Ryan1000 19:05, August 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Either this or the other AOI could be Gaston in the long run. I'd like to see a major from one of these systems. Just hoping they won't be major threats to the Lesser Antilles in the long run, or anywhere else for that matter. <font face="Impact"> St  eve  82  0   22:02, August 18, 2016 (UTC)


 * Honestly, I'm more confident about this wave developing than 99L. It looks pretty good right now and is about to exit the African coast tomorrow. Both GFS and ECMWF make this a long-track storm near hurricane strength, so this could be a fishspinner Cape Verde hurricane that is fun to track with minimal impacts. This could add up some ACE too. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 02:21, August 20, 2016 (UTC)
 * I think it's 0/30 now. This might be a hopefully fun to track Cape Verde type hurricane in the form of Gaston or Hermine. I see the other AOI being more concerning. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  02:55, August 20, 2016 (UTC)
 * Up to 10/50! This is more likely to develop into a named storm before the following invest (99L). I really hope this will form! T  G  13:01, August 20, 2016 (UTC)


 * Up to 10/70 now! It's looking increasingly more likely that this wave will become Gaston and not 99L. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 17:48, August 20, 2016 (UTC)
 * This wave should be Gaston, I agree. 99L might be Hermine instead. I hope for an EPIC Cape Verde-type major! :) ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  19:23, August 20, 2016 (UTC)

Both the GFS and ECMWF models take this to major hurricane strength. GFS shows a track much closer to the U.S. East Coast while ECMWF makes this a long track Cape Verde major well away from land. Either way, I think this is going to be Hurricane Gaston next week. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 20:41, August 20, 2016 (UTC)


 * The GFS and Euro have picked up on this one tremendously lately, now they both make this a formidable major hurricane over the open Atlantic, though the GFS takes it much closer to, but still offshore, New England and Canada than the Euro, which makes this a fishspinning major. Up to 70% for 5 days, but 99L is a bit lower, at 60% for 5 days. The GFS has also backed off on 99L in the long term, but the Euro still shows nothing with it though. This should be invested as 90L anytime soon. Ryan1000 21:13, August 20, 2016 (UTC)

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 * Up to 30/70. I'm excited for this system, as it could be a fishspinner Major Hurricane Gaston with minimal land impacts. This could be the type of storm that the Atlantic has had a distinct lack of the past few years. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 23:43, August 20, 2016 (UTC)

90L.INVEST
Finally invested. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 00:22, August 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * 18z GFS is now on the Euro's bandwagon taking this well away from the U.S, but they do bring it fairly close to Newfoundland as a 953 mbar major hurricane around September 1 (276 hours out), so it might not be a total fish, plus Bermuda could be in the line of fire down the road with this one as well. Currently the GFS expects it could stall a few hundred miles east of Bermuda before turning north and then east out to sea, but the Euro doesn't even take this close to Bermuda, or any landmass for that matter. Ryan1000 00:35, August 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * I'm hoping this storm will be a major, since both the Euro and GFS have the other invest(99L) dissipating within the next couple of days. But if this does become a major, I hope it will stay far away from any land. Sincerely, IbAHAn1829, and stay safe! \(:-D)Chat/Ta ta! 01:59, August 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * Gone up to 50/80. Most likely Gaston will come from this, unless 99L suddenly RIs up to a tropical storm, which is unlikely. ~ KN2731 {talk} 06:08, August 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * And it has been upped to 70/90. Gaston is coming, and looks promising to track. ~ KN2731 {talk} 13:17, August 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * Here comes Gaston! This storm looks very likely to become a hurricane, and maybe even a major hurricane! I hope we can see at least a category 3 out of Gaston. GFS still brings this to category 5 strength, not sure I believe it, but I do think major hurricane status is quite likely. There is already a well-defined circulation, it just needs to organize a bit more and we will have Tropical Depression Seven. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 16:35, August 21, 2016 (UTC)
 * Pretty exciting news indeed that the GFS is making this the strongest hurricane in the basin since 2007 and it's expected to go mostly out to sea. It's looking like after all of these years of waiting the Atlantic will once again see a Category 5. Owen 17:39, August 21, 2016 (UTC)
 * The new 12z GFS forecast still takes this fairly close to Bermuda and Newfoundland later in its life, so it could potentially be a damaging storm down the road. If it misses both Newfoundland and Bermuda and still becomes a cat 5 on top of that, it would actually be the only category 5 Atlantic hurricane to not hit land, since Cleo of 1958 was downgraded to 140 mph in the hurricane reanalysis project recently. Ryan1000 20:05, August 21, 2016 (UTC)
 * I would love that to happen. C5 fishspinners are the best. It's a pity that they don't really happen in the Atlantic. This will be fun to track, but I hope it is not damaging. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  21:17, August 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * I would love to finally see a C5 in this basin! (I don't actually remember tracking any category 5's in this basin, only reading about them far after they had happened). As Patricia showed, anything is possible. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 21:25, August 21, 2016 (UTC)
 * Up to 80/90 now. I'm skeptical this will reach category 5 status because it is very rare to have category 5s in that location, but as I said before a major hurricane is very likely. This could become TD Seven as soon as tomorrow, but it still has a little ways to go yet. It may struggle to intensify much until it gets out of the MDR and into the subtropics. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 02:51, August 22, 2016 (UTC)

Argh, you beat me from announcing the 80/90 by a few minutes. A tropical depression is coming at any moment. Here comes Gaston, and hopefully an absolutely epic Cape-Verde type major! :) ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  02:54, August 22, 2016 (UTC)
 * Now 90/90. This storm is forecasted to peak at Category 3. Might affect New England or Newfoundland in the long run. Hope this becomes Gaston. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 05:54, August 22, 2016 (UTC)
 * It's not even going to come close to New England; even the GFS has backed this well away from Bermuda with their latest 06Z run and also takes it well south of Newfoundland. The Euro takes it a little closer to Bermuda but doesn't make it as big as the GFS does. With a little luck, this may be a fishspinning major after all. Ryan1000 10:40, August 22, 2016 (UTC)


 * Upped even further to near 100%. TD 7 should be here in the next 3 hours, and with a bit of luck this could immediately become Gaston. I'm rooting for a C5 here as I haven't actually tracked one in the Atlantic so far (but I've tracked 2 in the Epac). ~ KN2731 {talk} 12:23, August 22, 2016 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Seven
Finally here! Expected to reach 90 mph... ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 20:37, August 22, 2016 (UTC)


 * Um... Do I spy, a tropical depression with a eye? (Although it's probably a tropical storm by now, the advisory just won't be out for a couple hours) ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 01:01, August 23, 2016 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Gaston
That's only the initial intensity forecast Bob, it's likely to go higher as it heads west-northwest and eventually east out to sea. Wouldn't surprise me if this becomes a major hurricane down the road. Nonetheless, it's Gaston now (just got put on the NHC's home page as I was typing this). Ryan1000 02:33, August 23, 2016 (UTC)
 * He's here! 40 mph/1005 mbar. ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 02:35, August 23, 2016 (UTC)


 * Yay! Our 7th named storm, and one that should finally be a hurricane that doesn't hit land! It still looks like it has an eye in my opinion. Hoping to see a major or even a C5 from this! ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 02:47, August 23, 2016 (UTC)


 * I think Gaston could strengthen into a major hurricane after 5 days, probably sometime about 6-7 days from now. Anyway, this could be one of those tropical storms that ramps up quickly, and it could be nearing hurricane status by tomorrow night. Reminds me of Blas in the Pacific, which quickly jumped from 40 to 60 mph by its third advisory, wouldn't be surprised to see something like that happen with Gaston. ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 03:25, August 23, 2016 (UTC)
 * I want to see Gaston turn into a major hurricane. I believe it seems possible. It looks like Gaston will be a fishspinner, which is why I wish for it to be a major. It is also possible that it could rapidly jump up in intensity, like you said. But the NHC doesn't take it to a major. :( ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  04:20, August 23, 2016 (UTC)


 * The moment I realise Dvorak estimates for Gaston are at 4.0, and that it has an eye. RI going on here... ~ KN2731 {talk} 12:45, August 23, 2016 (UTC)


 * It still has some dry air from the Saharan Air Layer to deal with Steve, which is why it probably won't explode to a major right away. Once Gaston passes southeast or due east of Bermuda, it should be out of the SAL and Gaston should become a strong major by then, likely a cat 4, but a 5 is probably pushing it. Ryan1000 14:13, August 23, 2016 (UTC)


 * Where do you get the ATCF intensities? I wanna know. Also see this its shocking
 * L, 07, 201608231145, 10, DVTS, CI,, 1350N, 3330W, , 1, 65, 2, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , L, SAB, MT, VIM, 1, 4040 /////, , , GOES13, LLCC, T, DT=4.5 BO EYE MET=3.5 PT=4.0 FTBO PT
 * 182.58.40.178 14:36, August 23, 2016 (UTC)


 * Up to 55 kts/1002 mbar and officially forecast by the NHC to reach Category 2 intensity. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 14:45, August 23, 2016 (UTC)
 * @182: You can see the automated tropical cyclone forecast intensities from NOAA here. Click on "fix/" or "fst/" to see the fixed intensity for Atlantic or EPac storms at the current or next advisory. Gaston, for instance, is "al072016", or Atlantic storm 7 of 2016. The fst ATCF info on Gaston is here. Currently, as Dylan mentioned, it's at 55 knots (65 mph) and 1002 mbars, and is forecast to become a 65 knot (75 mph) hurricane fairly soon. Hope that helps. Ryan1000 16:38, August 23, 2016 (UTC)


 * Gaston is sure intensifying fast. When I woke up, it was 50 mph. Now, it is 65 mph, the third strongest of the entire season by far in wind speeds. The pressure of 1002 is kinda high, like Chantal of 2013, or Danny of 2003. Gaston is strengthening so fast that C3, or even C4 isn't out of the question. If this is a trend with this storm, we could have the Atlantic's first major hurricane of the year sooner than I expected. Wow... Sincerely, IbAHAn1829, and stay safe! \(:-D)Chat/Ta ta! 22:31, August 23, 2016 (UTC)
 * PS: The NHC now says Gaston will reach its peak intensity as a 100 kt Category 3... Sincerely, IbAHAn1829, and stay safe! \(:-D)Chat/Ta ta! 22:35, August 23, 2016 (UTC)


 * AL, 07, 2016082406, 01, CARQ, 0, 146N, 380W, 60, 999, TS, 34, NEQ, 60, 40, 30, 60, 1013, 200, 20, 0, 0, L, 0, X, 285, 15, GASTON, D,
 * Still a TS....182.58.61.173 10:19, August 24, 2016 (UTC)

Should be a hurricane anytime now... Ryan1000 13:39, August 24, 2016 (UTC)


 * Oh, no....still a TS and could weaken anytime soon

AL, 07, 2016082412, 01, CARQ, 0, 151N, 391W, 60, 999, TS, 34, NEQ, 60, 40, 30, 60, 1014, 220, 20, 0, 0, L, 0, X, 290, 14, GASTON, D,


 * Gah, it slipped to 65 mph with the latest advisory. Guess Gaston is still struggling with a bit of the SAL, but it still should become a hurricane later today or tomorrow. Ryan1000 14:54, August 24, 2016 (UTC)


 * Back to 70 mph. Should be upgraded to a hurricane soon. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 16:38, August 24, 2016 (UTC)
 * NHC expects shear to be on the rise coming from behind 99L in a day or two, so this one might take a while to become a major, if at all... Ryan1000 17:17, August 24, 2016 (UTC)
 * It's so close to hurricane status, only a 5 mph upgrade and it's there. The shear will, unfortunately, prevent Gaston from reaching that status for a while. Why does the shear have to be there?! It is ruining Gaston's potential for becoming a major. One time, it was forecast to be a fishspinner C5 according to the GFS. Now it probably won't even be a major. :( ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  21:26, August 24, 2016 (UTC)
 * I mean... this is the Atlantic we're talking about... --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 00:50, August 25, 2016 (UTC)
 * True, true. It really sucks that the Atlantic never really produces C5 fishspinners. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  01:49, August 25, 2016 (UTC)

Hurricane Gaston
...GASTON BECOMES THE THIRD HURRICANE OF THE ATLANTIC SEASON...looks like you spoke too soon Steve. But it won't last long before weakening. Ryan1000 05:03, August 25, 2016 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Gaston (2nd time)
AL, 07, 2016082512, 01, CARQ, 0, 198N, 438W, 60, 992, TS, 34, NEQ, 80, 80, 40, 50, 1013, 170, 20, 0, 0, L, 0, X, 310, 14, GASTON, D, Back to a TS per ATCF. 182.58.55.37 14:28, August 25, 2016 (UTC)


 * Down even further to 65 mph/994 mbars, and the circulation seems to be partly exposed, Gaston is really struggling with wind shear right now. Ryan1000 20:51, August 25, 2016 (UTC)


 * Yeah, Gaston is struggling with shear. NHC thinks it will stay at 65 mph but I think it may weaken to about 60. It was cool to see it briefly become a hurricane last night, so we now have more hurricanes than we did in all of 2013. I'm still hoping that when Gaston gets out of this shear it can rapidly intensify into a major hurricane far from land like the GFS and EURO have been suggesting. ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 22:03, August 25, 2016 (UTC)
 * Ah Ryan, I did speak too soon. :P I was surprised to see Gaston reach hurricane intensity last night. Anyway, it is supposed to remain a TS over the next couple days due to the wind shear inhibiting development. After that, it should re-intensify to hurricane strength. I hope it becomes at least a Category 2 during its forecast second peak. A major would be fantastic. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  23:49, August 25, 2016 (UTC)


 * Gaston actually appears to be doing a little better now, it's not as obvious because it's night where Gaston is but it looks like the circulation is deeper into the convection now. A major hurricane still seems likely from Gaston later on. Nice to have a strong fishspinner in the Atlantic! ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 01:47, August 26, 2016 (UTC)


 * Gaston is still maintaining strength for now, but it looks like tomorrow will be the day Gaston becomes a hurricane once again. I have to say though, it's a strange looking storm with those extra clouds to the west of the system related to an ULL along with normal banding on the east side. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 00:57, August 27, 2016 (UTC)
 * The intensity is at 65 mph and 997 mbar. I agree, it does have a quite strange appearance. Tomorrow should be the day that Gaston will re-strengthen to a hurricane. I hope for a potential fishspinner major - that would be epic. :) ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  02:19, August 27, 2016 (UTC)


 * Gaston is slowly looking less sheared and more symmetrical, and banding is increasing. If this continues, we could finally see some restrengthening by the next advisory. The pressure actually went down 2 mb in the 5:00 AST advisory as well. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 13:31, August 27, 2016 (UTC)


 * Gaston is almost back to hurricane strength, with the intensity being a conservative 60 kt in the latest advisory. Next advisory we should see hurricane Gaston once again! ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 21:05, August 27, 2016 (UTC)

Hurricane Gaston (2nd time)
AL, 07, 2016082800,, BEST, 0, 292N, 541W, 75, 980, HU on latest ATCF. I think it's very likely Gaston will be upgraded back to a hurricane at 11PM. Hopefully Gaston can strengthen into a major hurricane! ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM HERMINE FORM! 00:51, August 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * Gaston is forming what appears to be a pinhole eye. According to the NHC, Gaston is poised to strengthen and I'm hoping for at least a category 4. Upwelling may kill it later though when it stalls when rounding the subtropical ridge. ~ KN2731 {talk} 04:29, August 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * 12z best track has Gaston as a 105 mph, 970 mbar category 2...I hope it can squeeze out 115 mph and become the first major of the 2016 season! 2016 is now definitely much better than 2013... ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM HERMINE FORM! 13:48, August 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * Don't get over-excited, but... AL, 07, 2016082818,, BEST, 0, 306N, 550W, 100, 962, HU, 64, NEQ, 20, 20, 10, 20, 1016, 180, 15, 0, 0, L, 0, , 0, 0, GASTON, D, 0, , 0, 0, 0, 0, genesis-num, 014, ...unless this pulls what Lester did last night and the intensity for the next advisory ends up being lower than what was shown in the RBT, we've got our first Atlantic major hurricane of 2016! --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 19:26, August 28, 2016 (UTC)

Major Hurricane Gaston
5pm forecast/advisory is out - NHC official. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:33, August 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * Not bad, Gaston managed to survive unfavorable conditions for a while and is now the season's first major hurricane. However, it's still far from land and it should recurve east and out to sea, or towards the Azores as a TS, fairly soon. Hopefully it doesn't kill anyone in the U.S. from rip currents like Edouard did 2 years ago. Ryan1000 21:23, August 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * Woohoo, a major! :) Congrats, Gaston! Luckily it is just spinning fish for now. But the 5-day forecast is showing a potential threat to the Azores, but only as a TS by then. I am so glad we got a fishspinning major - that is, unless it impacts the Azores in the long run. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  22:05, August 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * Gaston's convection is getting stronger as it appears to drift ever so slightly southwestward. It might have a shot at category 4 status before upwelling causes weakening. Awesome to see our first major hurricane in the Atlantic basin! Gaston sure has made up for it's failed 2010 counterpart... ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 02:11, August 29, 2016 (UTC)
 * Off topic: Gaston is such a pretty storm on satellite :) Jdcomix (talk) 02:15, August 29, 2016 (UTC)

Now down to 100 kt. This is not becoming a Cat 4.--182.58.38.195 10:03, August 29, 2016 (UTC)

Hurricane Gaston (3rd time)
Down to C2 strength - 105 mph and 968 mbars. Yep, Gaston is not going to become a C4. :( ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  03:47, August 30, 2016 (UTC)
 * Gaston has begun to restrengthen as its eyewall replacement cycle has completed. Best track has it up to 110 mph. Maybe it could sneak out major hurricane status again... ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM HERMINE FORM! 19:12, August 30, 2016 (UTC)


 * Wow, the eye is huge! Gaston looks like a major hurricane again now. Really nice to finally have a strong Atlantic fishspinner that looks amazing! ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 23:33, August 30, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yeah, this storm looks amazing now. Definitely an annular hurricane.-- <font face="Courier New">Isaac829 <font face="Courier New">E-Mail  00:00, August 31, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yep, that eye just looks massive. It is definitely annular, and could survive as a hurricane for a bit longer. The forecast makes Gaston remain a hurricane until Thursday afternoon, but it could survive to as long as Friday as a hurricane due to the annular structure. The Azores potentially need to watch out over the long run as Gaston could strike them as a TS. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  00:21, August 31, 2016 (UTC)
 * I gotta say Gaston is s one of the strongest and beautiful looking Atlantic tropical cyclones I've seen in the past few years in this basin. Owen 01:17, August 31, 2016 (UTC)


 * Now back up to 110 miles per hour and 964 millibars. It should weaken from here on out, though... Sincerely, IbAHAn1829, and stay safe! \(:-D)Chat/Ta ta! 01:24, August 31, 2016 (UTC)

Major Hurricane Gaston (2nd time)
Back up to 105 kt, with a new minimum pressure of 956 mb. Gaston should be peaking now, and weaken as it accelerates eastwards. ~ KN2731 {talk} 07:27, August 31, 2016 (UTC)

Hurricane Gaston (4th time)
Well that second major hurricane peak didn't last long. Back down to C2, 105 mph and 969 mbars. It should just weaken as it approaches the Azores and die out during the weekend. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve    Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  01:13, September 1, 2016 (UTC)

AOI:Southeast of Fiona
This one just got added on the two-day outlook and is southeast of Fiona, the wave that will follow Fiona is behind this one. Also at 0/20 but this wave is expected to head farther west towards the Antilles, we might see Gaston from this and Hermine from the above storm, or vise versa. The Atlantic season is really heating up. Ryan1000 19:05, August 18, 2016 (UTC)


 * Yep, it's beginning to heat up. Hopefully none of these AOIs end up being devastating hurricanes in the long run. With the warm waters and favorable conditions in the Caribbean though, it's possible they could be destructive. Should gradually develop and become either Gaston or Hermine next week or so. <font face="Impact"> St  eve  82  0   22:04, August 18, 2016 (UTC)


 * This was the wave Euro was developing into a hurricane entering the Caribbean and suddenly dropped it. Now all the other models have latch into developing this. This thing have an almost perfect environment as shear is to be low for the next five to seven days. This might be our first major of the season now that Fiona have clear the sal of the way. Models are making it a hurricane before a landfall in PR.  The one over Africa might had more potential if it was further south. It will go straight to Sal that its west of Africa if it can overcome that it might have potentital to be a weak hurricane. interesting days ahead for sure. Allanjeffs 23:38, August 18, 2016 (UTC)

99L.INVEST
Now an invest. 10/40. This looks likely to become Gaston or Hermine depending on which wave develops first. GFS takes this to near category 5 strength in the western Atlantic in the long range, but that is still 10 days out. This could be a significant land threat in the long-term, especially if the other wave does not develop. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 00:13, August 19, 2016 (UTC)


 * Oh wow,this invest wasn't even here this morning and now it's 10/40. Maybe this wave will end up breaking the streak of no landfalling major hurricanes in the US, but hopefully this does not happen... ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 00:16, August 19, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yeah, this storm is already looking to be a threatening storm to the Lessers, the models have picked up on this again but are much more aggressive with it when it reaches the Caribbean. This could easily go on to be the first MH of the season. Ryan1000 02:51, August 19, 2016 (UTC)


 * WHOA! The latest GFS takes this down to 907 mbar, which is category 5 strength! This is definitely an invest to watch in the long term... ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 04:49, August 19, 2016 (UTC)


 * Now the GFS says this will be a 904 millibar gargantuan. Then, it will slam New England as a 935-930 millibar hurricane. But at 200-300 hours out, i'd say that would be too good to be true... Sincerely, IbAHAn1829, and stay safe! \(:-D)Chat/Ta ta! 12:31, August 19, 2016 (UTC)
 * I'm a bit surprised at how bullish the GFS is with this one, a major hurricane is looking increasingly likely and probably will happen when it passes through the Lessers, but one of the top 10 strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record? 904 mbars is pushing it pretty far. Regardless, the GFS takes it right over the Barbados and moving northwest over Puerto Rico as a very strong hurricane in the coming days, that'll probably be a bad enough storm as it is. If that's not enough, it's also now forecast to move over Hispaniola, Cuba, and eventually curve around to hit the Florida Panhandle as a very strong hurricane 288 hours out. There's a lot of uncertainty to this forecast by that point, but either way this storm could easily surpass Earl a week from now or more as the most notable storm of the season. There's also two more storms GFS shows behind 99L and the wave behind Fiona, and if they form then we'll be at Ian and Julia by September, that's pretty far down the list. Ryan1000 17:49, August 19, 2016 (UTC)
 * Still 10/50. I'm not sure whether this is going to develop, since the ECMWF shows virtually no development at all. On the flip side, on the last 3 out of 4 runs, GFS has made this a category 5 hurricane that could be a threat to Florida and the U.S. East Coast. This system has a LOT of uncertainty. Even though it doesn't look good right now, it may improve its looks with time. This may even be Hermine if the above AOI develops first. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 00:28, August 20, 2016 (UTC)
 * This could be either name, but I think this one might develop first. This is looking like a potential threat over the long run to the U.S., especially if the absolutely threatening GFS model pans out. :( If you want to be strong, 99L, steer clear of land! ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me

18Z GFS forecast shifted the 276 hour-out track from this thing all the way from hitting the Florida Panhandle to Savannah, Georgia. It'll probably take its time to develop into something no matter where it goes, but after it gets through the dry air that's in it's way right now, it's got an oasis to strengthen within. I'm not inclined to buy the Euro's solution at all, they don't even make it becoming anything, and this isn't the first time the European model has been out-performed by the GFS...but in cases where the Euro did do much better than the GFS, it was for historic storms like Sandy. Though I believe the GFS is over-doing this thing intensity-wise, it's better to do that than forecast nothing whatsoever. Ryan1000 03:09, August 20, 2016 (UTC)


 * Latest run of the GFS has backed off on this significantly in the Caribbean, they now expect it to move near Hispaniola and nearly die but move on to eventually hit Central Louisiana as a sizeable storm. Euro still shows nothing, but GFS has constantly been going back and forth with this thing. Ryan1000 11:00, August 20, 2016 (UTC)


 * 99L certainly has a rough road ahead of it the next few days. It depends on how soon it can organize that will likely determine where it goes. Right now, 99L could end up almost anywhere, which is not good considering it could be a major hurricane threat. Hopefully if it landfalls as a major it avoids major cities. Or it could just not develop like the Euro says and this is just a false alarm. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 14:20, August 20, 2016 (UTC)


 * Up to 10/60 now, but it still has a while to go before it will become anything. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 17:47, August 20, 2016 (UTC)
 * It might develop by the time we see it reach the Lesser Antillies in about 4 days' time. I see this being Hermine, because the other AOI is looking better to develop in the short term. I just hope it isn't a major threat. This could be scary. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  19:26, August 20, 2016 (UTC)
 * I'm currently not sold on 99L's development, since the latest GFS only shows this as a TS and the EURO doesn't show any development at all. Either way it will have to be watched. If this did somehow develop it would probably be Hermine. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 20:41, August 20, 2016 (UTC)
 * This may not develop before the system behind it, nor may it become as powerful, but it poses a bigger threat to the U.S. in the long run. With the way things are going right now, we will probably see Hermine from this system and Gaston from the system behind it. Ryan1000 00:25, August 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * Now the GFS just dropped it. They have it not really developing into anything. Not even a tropical depression. Looks like Hermine will have to wait... Sincerely, IbAHAn1829, and stay safe! \(:-D)Chat/Ta ta! 01:53, August 21, 2016 (UTC)

But maybe not? As the circulation becomes better defined and shower activity develops near the center, the NHC has raised the chances to 30/60. Also, conditions are forecast to be favourable for further development. ~ KN2731 {talk} 06:11, August 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * Down to 20/50. Fiona's outflow is becoming a problem for 99L, and it's actually become less organized. It still has a pretty good shot at developing though in the future, although some models do not develop it. Due to the land threat, it's probably best if it can't become a strong hurricane. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 14:25, August 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * Looks like the Euro has won again if this is a continuing trend with 99L... Sincerely, IbAHAn1829, and stay safe! \(:-D)Chat/Ta ta! 14:34, August 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * Not really actually the Euro have flipped sides along all the other models and develop 99L especially in the vicinity of the Bahamas. 99L now has unanimous support from every model.  GFS,Euro,Ukmet, Navgm and Cmc. This will probably be Hermine by Friday or Saturday.Allanjeffs 21:21, August 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * It's very possible it could be Hermine but hopefully only a TS. The 5 days outlook is going down and it is a land threat. I do not want a destructive hurricane, so it will be best for 99L to remain weaker. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  21:24, August 21, 2016 (UTC)
 * Well, the GFS and Euro don't make it very strong when it reaches the Bahamas, it may be a minimal to moderate hurricane at best when it nears or makes landfall in southern Florida or somewhere up to nortn Carolina, or it could turn out to sea before doing anything. They're much more aggressive with 90L in the long term than with this one, and although 90L (Gaston) won't hit the U.S, mainland, it could be a big threat to Bermuda or to Newfoundland in the long run. Ryan1000 01:41, August 22, 2016 (UTC)
 * Now that EURO among other models mostly all develop this near the Bahamas, I think this could be Hermine after all, but it likely won't be a major hurricane. 99L does look a little better tonight as it is starting to fire some more convection. I think this could develop about a week from now when it reaches the warm waters near the Bahamas, and after that, there is still a lot of uncertainty where it could track. It could go out to sea, be a coast-hugger like Arthur in 2014, or it could slam into Florida/GOM like the EURO suggests. And that is if it even develops. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 02:49, August 22, 2016 (UTC)
 * I am sure we might see something come out of 99L. It has plenty of time to develop, and conditions are forecast to be favorable late this week. Again, I predict we may possibly only see a TS from this. Although I would not rule out a hurricane. I hope it is not too strong because of possible future interaction with land, and if it did become strong, the areas might see lots of destruction. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  02:59, August 22, 2016 (UTC)
 * The 06z run of the GFS today eventually takes this into the GoM, but as a weak storm. It could strengthen a lot from there on out, but they're not forecasting that far in advance, and a lot of things could change by the time it makes it to the Bahamas. Ryan1000 10:43, August 22, 2016 (UTC)


 * The Euro finally caves to the Gfs previous solution and show a major cat 4 making landfall in the Florida Panhandle. If the run verifies it will be the first major hurricane to impact the U.S since 2005. I hope this was an outlier and dont show anymore solution like this one. The thing is the UKMET and the CMC are also showing 99L entering the gulf. Louisiana and other gulf states should be careful of this system. NHC recon is flying tomorrow into the system.Allanjeffs 22:14, August 22, 2016 (UTC)

Models sure are starting to show doom with this system, an unfortunate change from yesterday. It's now at 30/60 although it isn't really organizing yet. The luck may be running out in terms of the US major hurricane drought. 99L's future isn't written in stone yet, but this is not looking good. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 02:37, August 23, 2016 (UTC)


 * I'm rather surprised the Euro took the agressive bandwagon with this one on the 12z run Monday, making it a very strong 950 mbar major hurricane hitting the big bend of Florida while the GFS hardly develops this thing at all by now. Both models are agressive with Gaston, though he's not directly heading for land, minus maybe Bermuda or Newfoundland, though even those are looking less and less likely. Both of them also forecast another storm that could cross the northern Cape Verde Islands as a hurricane in 240 hours or so, and another fishspinning hurricane below that one. All of this is a long ways ahead, but if they do materialize we'll be at our 10th storm (Julia) by September 10th or so. Would be pretty impressive to see. Ryan1000 02:48, August 23, 2016 (UTC)


 * ECMWF has this making two hurricane-force landfalls in Florida, and HWRF makes this a 940 mb hurricane approaching Florida in around 5 days. However some other models like the GFS and CMC don't show much development, if any. But seeing as the former are getting increasingly reliable, I'd like Florida to prepare well for a break in the major hurricane drought. ~ KN2731 {talk} 12:53, August 23, 2016 (UTC)
 * HWRF is arguably the most reliable model in terms of short-range intensity forecasts, but I'd take long range intensity forecasts from that model with a grain of salt. The Euro makes it a 980 mbar hurricane hitting the Big Bend after hitting West Palm beach as a weaker hurricane, but not as a major on either landfall. It could be a powerful storm if it passes near the record-warm waters and more favorable conditions of the southern and Central Bahamas per Dr. Master's latest blog post, but due to it's large, broad size it likely won't explode to a major unless it heads through the Straits of Florida and into the GoM without hitting Florida's east coast, then turning back to hit the west coast. That would be a worst-case scenario and it was depicted in one of the Euro's earlier runs; hopefully that doesn't happen, but as I mentioned before, 11, let alone 8, consecutive years without a U.S. major hurricane is a record, and that streak can't go on forever. Ryan1000 14:27, August 23, 2016 (UTC)
 * The latest HWRF does not even develop this system. However, the EURO is insistent that this could be a strong hurricane in the northeast Gulf that could make landfall somewhere near Alabama/Mississippi, or maybe even the Big Bend of Florida or Louisiana. I feel like the track and strength of 99L will depend on if it manages to clear Hispaniola. If it does, this could become a very powerful Hurricane Hermine. If it does run into Hispaniola, it probably won't even develop. The GFS seems to crash this into Hispaniola. Although the EURO is generally more accurate, I'm leaning towards this crashing into Hispaniola right now because it seemed like the LLC of 99L was forming farther south than where the models initialized it. We'll probably have a better idea of where 99L's going tomorrow. ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 22:03, August 25, 2016 (UTC)
 * Now 60/80 per latest NHC outlook. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 16:43, August 24, 2016 (UTC)
 * Air force recon managed to find tropical storm force winds in parts of the northern squalls of this thing, but the NHC says the mission is still ongiong to determine if this wave has developed a closed LLC; if it does, this'll be named Hermine immediately and will likely pass over Puerto Rico, skim northern Hispaniola, and move into the Bahamas and Florida in 3-4 days time. Ryan1000 17:07, August 24, 2016 (UTC)
 * This is getting scary. We are finally seeing 99L organize, and of course it has to be a major threat. I really hope the Lesser Antilles, Greater Antilles, the Bahamas, Florida, and possibly in the distant long run, the Gulf Coast won't see much destruction. If it does end up RIing in the Gulf or even while approaching Florida, it could be devastating. :/ But if it crashes into Hispaniola, we could be saved from a potentially devastating monster. :)~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  21:32, August 24, 2016 (UTC)
 * There's actually double circulations associated with this Steve, one circulation is moving over Hispaniola and will probably die soon, but a second circulation is currently north of PR and will likely miss Hispaniola to the north and move into the Bahamas, this second circulation is the one that will probably become Hermine's circulation in a few days. Also the NHC takes this due west over Florida and then into the GoM, where the latest Euro run takes this up Florida's west coast into the big bend, but one of the earlier runs took this all the way to Louisiana and Texas as a major hurricane. A lot of things could change when it passes Florida. Ryan1000 05:11, August 25, 2016 (UTC)
 * Chances for development have dropped from 50/80 to 40/70, and most of the thunderstorm activity has been displaced to the south of the circulation of 99L recently, over and just south of Hispaniola. This wave has had a really tough time getting its act together due to strong 15-25 knot wind shear and some dry air as it's heading WNW, but a weakness in the ridge north of the storm could cause it to turn north after it passes the western Bahamas and southern Florida and eventually parallel western Florida as indicated by the Euro. It will also slow down significantly when it reaches the northwestern Bahams and this could lead to more time for strengthening, but it's still very uncertain just how strong it will get, or where it will go past south Florida. Ryan1000 20:51, August 25, 2016 (UTC)
 * I'm not expecting 99L to develop anymore. It looks horrible and the EURO has lost confidence on its most recent run. Strange things have happened, but I have to say this 99L is the most frustrating, annoying, complicated, long-lived invest I have ever tracked. ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 22:03, August 25, 2016 (UTC)
 * I actually agree. In fact, I think this is one of the longest threads I have ever seen for a single invest. 99L was a really long-lived, complicated invest that has struggled to develop for several days. But I actually still predict it will develop into a TD by early next week when upper-level winds are anticipated to be more favorable. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  23:54, August 25, 2016 (UTC)


 * This invest has been very strange. I guess it just doesn't want to become anything yet. It still has a chance later on, but this is quite a long time for an invest to remain just an invest without strengthening. If it doesn't develop, that will be good for any land in it's path however. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 01:51, August 26, 2016 (UTC)
 * It could become something when it moves into the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend and into next week, but 99L is so disorganized and so sheared that it's now down to only 30/60 and it's expected to miss making landfall in southern Florida and instead pass between southern Florida and Cuba. But because of that, it could miss the tail end of the front and head towards the western Gulf near Louisiana or Texas instead of recurving back to hit Florida's west coast, which means it may have much longer time over water. And the western GoM could be fairly favorable for development by then. Ryan1000 02:25, August 26, 2016 (UTC)

Now it's down to 20/60, and the recon mission to investigate this today has been cancelled. This invest has been surprisingly underwhelming, it may not even become anything at all if conditions don't lighten up in the next few days. Ryan1000 16:29, August 26, 2016 (UTC)


 * Back up to 30/60, but development isn't expected until after it enters the GoM through the straits of Florida, and even then it's not guaranteed. Ryan1000 01:42, August 27, 2016 (UTC)

99L.INVEST (Continued)
I have decided to make a new header, as it was getting harder to scroll through all of 99L's previous discussions. Ryan, I'm seeing it as 20/50... Anyway, development does not look very likely. This is seriously the longest-lived, annoying, frustrating, and complicated invest I've ever seen. I hope, FOR ONCE, it becomes something in the Gulf of Mexico! (As long as it isn't a major land threat) ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  02:26, August 27, 2016 (UTC)


 * 20/40, but new convection is bursting somewhere near the center... but it keeps forming and dissipating and forming somewhere else and sometimes 2 centers develop so I have no idea where the actual center is. I'm really doubting this will actually become anything. Heck, I think 91L has a better shot at becoming Hermine! This invest is so messy, unpredictable, and annoying that the NHC must have skull fractures from their headaches caused by trying to predict this system! ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 13:29, August 27, 2016 (UTC)


 * Just wait until it's gone 6 hours from now, but right now there actually appears to be some organization with 99L.  North of the east side of Cuba, there are some spiral cloud bands that have formed. We'll see if 99L actually does something this time. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 21:01, August 27, 2016 (UTC)


 * Back up to 40/50 now! This invest has had its chances go up and down constantly for the past week. The latest model runs do mostly show development, even the GFS now shows a tropical depression. I want it to either die or form, because this invest has been so long-lasting and annoying that it probably deserves its own archived section. ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM HERMINE FORM! 00:51, August 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * Oh no! The latest HWRF model is just nuts. If this model is correct, prepare to see devastation in Tampa, and the areas surrounding it. I'm eyeballing this storm extremely closely. I hope this forecast is not correct... Sincerely, IbAHAn1829, and stay safe! \(:-D)Chat/Ta ta! 02:59, August 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * Most models develop 99L into some kind of landfalling storm. The intensity is debatable though: ECMWF and HWRF both show major hurricane landfalls, while CMC shows a strong tropical storm. GFS shows just a tropical depression. ~ KN2731 {talk} 05:14, August 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * 40/60. This might be Ian if 91L — now TD8 — intensifies to a TS first. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 15:55, August 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * It's 60/80 now. Ian/Hermine could form tomorrow. Sincerely, IbAHAn1829, and stay safe! \(:-D)Chat/Ta ta! 19:23, August 28, 2016 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Nine
FINALLY! " Special Message from NHC Issued 28 Aug 2016 20:38 UTC  NHC will initiate advisories on Tropical Depression Nine at 5 PM EDT." ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM HERMINE FORM! 20:44, August 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * The race to Hermine just heated up... --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:53, August 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * Imo this one will be Hermine as its organizing as we speak. Td 8 might become ts Ian tomorrow morning. I am happy it finall develop two weeks of tracking this invest was enough for me. Allanjeffs 21:10, August 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * Fortunately, it's not expected to become very strong in the GoM before it recurves back towards western Florida later this week. Gotta love how we've been discussing more about this thing when it was an invest than when it finally became something... Ryan1000 21:20, August 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * Actually, the NHC said that the forecast is less certain than usual and that they are being quite conservative. Jdcomix (talk) 21:34, August 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * FINALLY!!! This annoying thing took so long to become something... Anyway, the forecast thankfully does not predict a hurricane, which would be less threatening for the Gulf Coast. Now the race is on. Who will be Hermine first...TD 8 or 9?! The loser receives the name "Ian"! ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  22:09, August 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * Well, the intensity is a big factor, if it intensifies it's likely to be picked up and recurve towards west Florida, but if it stays weak it may head further west. The GFS and Euro both recurve it back like NHC expects as a weak TS, hopefully it does that so it doesn't get much stronger. Ryan1000 01:53, August 29, 2016 (UTC)


 * This storm could end up completely fooling the models. It seems like it really just insists on moving west no matter what models say. As Ryan said, the extra west movement could allow this to strengthen into a strong storm after all this time. The bad news is that's right before it hits land. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 02:25, August 29, 2016 (UTC)


 * Per latest advisory, this looks like to be strengthening to a TS first before TD8. This will be Hermine. Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 17:16, August 29, 2016 (UTC)
 * Still a TD but I figured I'd leave this for posterity:


 * BULLETIN
 * TROPICAL DEPRESSION NINE ADVISORY NUMBER 5
 * NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092016
 * 500 PM EDT MON AUG 29 2016


 * ...GASTON EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM BY TUESDAY...


 * :D --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:57, August 29, 2016 (UTC)
 * LOL Dylan that was hilarious - the NHC needs to watch what they're putting. :P Anyways, it is STILL not a TS. I hope it will become Hermine tonight or else the stakes are high that TD 8 could instead be Hermine. Luckily no hurricane in the forecast (as of yet). But even TS's can be at least somewhat destructive, take Allison, Debby, and much more for example. Regardless of what Nine's future name is, I hope it does not cause much impacts in the long run to Florida or anywhere else. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  03:42, August 30, 2016 (UTC)
 * Tropical Storm and Hurricane Watches just went up for portions of Florida's Gulf Coast. I don't think I've ever seen two co-existing Atlantic tropical depressions take so long to become named storms. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 21:03, August 30, 2016 (UTC)


 * These two depressions are sure taking their time. However, it looks like TD9 is getting closer to TS status with the latest convective burst. Both systems are taking so long to develop it's like a race between turtles... But this system still poses a threat to land, and if it finally becomes a TS next advisory it could strengthen much faster from there. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 23:45, August 30, 2016 (UTC)
 * I can't believe TD 9 isn't Hermine yet. The TD's are really taking their time and the race to become Hermine or Ian is being delayed longer and like you said, seems like a race between turtles or even snails. Northwestern Florida needs to watch out as the NHC posted a hurricane watch for the area but I don't think this will become a hurricane. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  00:25, August 31, 2016 (UTC)
 * I'm surprised this thing is taking so long just to become a TS, it's really been struggling over the past few days with wind shear. It might become hermine soon, but even if it manages to strengthen it's going to be hitting the unpopulated big bend area of Florida. Surprisingly enough, most of the models make it stronger after it hits Florida and moves up the east coast, some even take it to New England on Labor Day as a near-major hurricane. That won't be good...  Ryan1000  14:12, August 31, 2016 (UTC)
 * This thing is exploding right now. I can see it becoming a strong cat 1 to cat 2. Its finally taking advantange of its enviroment something not good for Florida. I hope they get prepare for a stronger storm. I am not sure what is happening with Recon this year. They were suppose to be in the storm and nothing.Allanjeffs 06:30, August 31, 2016 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Hermine
She is finally here after two weeks of tracking it. Right now at 40mph but recon is finding a lot of 45 to 50mph winds. A minimal to mid range cat 1 hurricane is possible with this system.Allanjeffs 18:39, August 31, 2016 (UTC)
 * May we now present to you all after all this time of patience: Tropical Storm Hermine. Owen 18:44, August 31, 2016 (UTC)
 * She has really took a long time to become something. Well, Hermine is finally here at last, after 2 WEEKS of waiting. This is quite possibly the longest time I have waited for an AOI/invest to become a named storm. Hermine is threatening the Florida Panhandle right now. I'd even give it probably a 20% chance of becoming a hurricane before landfall there. Residents there will have to prepare regardless of whether its a hurricane or not. And I do not want the models mentioned in Ryan's post to come true. This could be devastating if it moves up the US east coast like that and becomes a near-major or even a major. It most probably won't be this destructive, but those models gave me flashbacks to Sandy... ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  00:36, September 1, 2016 (UTC)
 * It may not directly make landfall as a hurricane, but it will pass close enough to bring high surf and heavy rain and strong  winds regardless. Florida is the least of our worries, both the GFS and the Euro loop this thing very slowly around or just offshore the mid-Atlantic region as a fairly strong storm later this week and into next week before moving out to sea. If it manages to become strong enough offshore and make a second landfall in the northeast, Hermine might actually have a chance of retirement down the road. Ryan1000 03:01, September 1, 2016 (UTC)
 * Hurricane Warning up for part of the NW Florida coast, NHC forecast now officially brings Hermine to minimal hurricane strength by landfall - would be the first Hurricane  Hermine ever if this verifies. Currently 50 kts/998 mbar as of the latest advisory. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 03:08, September 1, 2016 (UTC)

AOI:Gulf of Mexico
(Correct me if I'm wrong with the designation.) A new invest appeared, though it's 10/10. This might not develop at all, but who knows? Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 14:36, August 26, 2016 (UTC)


 * This actually hasn't been invested Anonymous, though it would be 91L if it was. Anyways, this area of invest isn't in very favorable conditions for development; there's a lot of stable air and rising pressures where it's at, and it's too close to land. It'll move over Texas tomorrow and Sunday without developing. But it'll bring heavy rain to the area regardless of whether it develops or not. Ryan1000 16:26, August 26, 2016 (UTC)
 * This AOI just will not develop. If it does, I will scream. Regardless of development, it could be a heavy rain-maker. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  02:28, August 27, 2016 (UTC)
 * Still at 10/10, but will not develop most likely. Land interaction will limit development significantly. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  22:21, August 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * Down to 0/0 and again will not develop. Rainfall could be heavy in Texas however. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  03:44, August 30, 2016 (UTC)

AOI:Over Africa
This isn't up on the TWO yet, but both the GFS and Euro are consistent at developing something near northern Cape Verde about a week from now, and following in Gaston's footsteps. Could be something to keep our eyes on in the long run. Ryan1000 16:26, August 26, 2016 (UTC)
 * This has a good shot at being Hermine or Ian depending on whether 99L/91L develop. Maybe it will be a hurricane. ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 22:03, August 26, 2016 (UTC)
 * I am starting to think this will be Hermine - as 99L is the most annoying invest I have ever tracked, and at this point, I am starting to doubt development from that. This could have a shot at development over the next week or so. In the very long run, I hope it does not end up threatening anyone. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  02:31, August 27, 2016 (UTC)
 * Now on the TWO at 0/30. Unlike Gaston, this wave is expected to take a more westward path, and unlike 99L, it has more model support. Could be interesting down the road... ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM HERMINE FORM! 17:48, August 27, 2016 (UTC)
 * I've checked the latest run of the GFS and Euro and both models take this directly towards the eastern seabord of the U.S. in a week and a half to 2 weeks as a fairly powerful storm. GFS takes this into Savannah as a major hurricane, and the Euro makes it a major hurricane just north of the Bahamas, and likely eventually hitting the east coast. This may be a bad storm down the road...assuming 99L can become Hermine in the GoM, this'll be Ian. Ryan1000 12:57, August 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * Up to 0/60. This is a strong tropical wave already, and looks to become a dangerous storm. 99L might just be the distraction while this system actually becomes "the big one". However, it's still many days out, so that isn't certain. The Atlantic sure is ramping up this year! ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 14:59, August 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * Down to 0/50, but it's still likely to become something big over the open Atlantic down the road. Assuming TD's 8 and 9 both become Hermine and Ian, this would be Julia instead. Ryan1000 21:26, August 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * This is looking quite threatening down the road - we should keep our eyes out. I am really hoping this is no re-Hugo or Isabel like models suggest. Hopefully, it is just a fishspinning hurricane, that maybe even repeats its 2010 predecessor! ;) ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  22:19, August 28, 2016 (UTC)

92L.INVEST
And now it's been invested. Still at 0/50 though, but this is definitely something to watch this and next week. Ryan1000 04:58, August 30, 2016 (UTC)


 * For some odd reason, it's down to 0/40. It could be Julia assuming the two TD's that are taking too long to become named, eventually receive the names "Hermine" and "Ian". This is still something to look out over the long run. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  00:27, August 31, 2016 (UTC)
 * Down to 0/30 right now. The wave has dry air in its path to deal with. But it could develop once it reaches the Lesser Antilles by Monday. I hope it doesn't pull a 99L/Hermine and take weeks to develop... ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve    Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  00:59, September 1, 2016 (UTC)

91L.INVEST
Suddenly we have 91L. This is NOT the Gulf AOI, but possibly associated with the remnants of Fiona. I'm not really sure. Not on the TWO yet. ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM GASTON FORM! 22:03, August 26, 2016 (UTC)


 * On the TWO now at 10/20. If this AOI is anything like Fiona though, it will form anyway. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 00:59, August 27, 2016 (UTC)
 * This, believe it or not, is not ex-Fiona, but is instead a different area of low pressure north of ex-Fiona near Bermuda. It's only at 10/20 and development isn't expected due to its proximity to dry air. Ryan1000 01:42, August 27, 2016 (UTC)
 * I do not expect much from this either. Hermine is likely to come from 99L (starting to doubt it) or the wave over Africa (more likely). ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  02:34, August 27, 2016 (UTC)


 * Up to 30/30. This invest actually looks quite good right now. Even though it's not directly ex-Fiona, it still appears to see Fiona as a role model. It honestly looks like it could be a TD right now even. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 13:25, August 27, 2016 (UTC)


 * Up to 40/40, but this looks like a tropical depression today. I think recon is going to fly into it, I hope this becomes TD 8 but not Hermine because I want the name Hermine used on a powerful hurricane. ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM HERMINE FORM! 13:57, August 28, 2016 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Eight
"Updated: Satellite images indicate that the area of low pressure west-southwest of Bermuda has become a tropical depression, and advisories on Tropical Depression Eight will be initiated at 11 AM EDT. ~ Bob <font face="Arial">Page  <font face="Arial">Wall  <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM HERMINE FORM! 14:20, August 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * Formation chance through 48 hours...high...100 percent
 * Formation chance through 5 days...high...100 percent"


 * Umm....this did an Agatha. So Hermine's coming now from this. Unbelieveable. 182.58.38.33 14:45, August 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * Wow, 99L is taking so long to become anything that this actually managed to form and will likely steal the name Hermine. Amazing. The ghost of Fiona lives on! Likely Hermine is supposed to be weak though. Maybe the gulf stream will help it gain a little more strength though. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 14:56, August 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * This could fail but I doubt it since NHC says a TS watch may be required for the Outer Banks. Also its not Fiona -


 * Based on an evaluation of satellite imagery and data during the past

few days, it appears that the remnants of Tropical Storm Fiona are not directly responsible for the genesis of this depression. The Fiona remnants were absorbed into a separate area of pre-existing vorticity, with the current depression developing out of the combined system. As a result, this is considered to be a new tropical cyclone, not a regeneration of a previous tropical cyclone. 182.58.38.33 15:02, August 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * Woah,I didn't expect this to form, and not only this, but TD 9 is finally in the GoM from 99L. We might see a situation akin to Humberto and Ingrid of 2007, where 9 might get named before 8, that'd be neat. But it's still expected to remain offshore of the eastern seaboard of the U.S, though that doesn't mean surf and rip currents won't be a threat. Ryan1000 21:18, August 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * Wtf just happened?! Did the Atlantic just explode on us? I honestly did not expect much from this. Anyway, this looks likely to be the loser and receive the name "Ian". It's going to skirt the Carolinas, hoping impacts there will be minimal. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  22:12, August 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * Yeah, it was a surpise to get a TD out of this. It's not doing very well right now, but at least it clearly still has a closed ciruclation. It would have to explode to be named Hermine at this point. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 02:21, August 29, 2016 (UTC)


 * Right now TD 8 is a completely exposed swirl of clouds. Tropical storm watches have just been issued for the North Carolina coast, but I hope this doesn't get named, since it'll be a name-stealer at most. Save Ian for the Cape-Verde hurricane that's supposed to form off Africa in a few days. ~ KN2731 {talk} 04:28, August 29, 2016 (UTC)
 * Actually, it shouldn't be a complete fail. It is going to bring impacts to the outer banks of NC, so it will not be much of a name-stealer at all. A name stealer in my definition is a weak TS that peaks at 50 mph or below and never causes impacts. But, this will still be weak, and I see the name "Ian" as not as threatening or powerful-sounding as Julia. Julia is likely going to be the Cape-Verde type hurricane, IMO. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  03:52, August 30, 2016 (UTC)


 * Couple of convection blowups just occurred near the center, but right now TD 8 still looks worse than when it was first classified, and since then hasn't achieved a pressure below 1010 mb. ~ KN2731 {talk} 10:10, August 30, 2016 (UTC)


 * TD 8 is really struggling to organize and it's starting to look like it won't even attain TS force winds before it becomes extratropical. Still, it was a surprise to see at at all, and it still has some time left to get a name. ~ Raindrop (Rain rules!) 23:47, August 30, 2016 (UTC)
 * This TD looks disorganized on satellite imagery and is really struggling to progress. At this rate, it will be Ian and become named by Thursday, or if we're more lucky, tonight or tomorrow. Seems like it will become kind of a wasted name at this point. Any impacts to the Outer Banks are going to be very minimal. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve   Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  00:31, August 31, 2016 (UTC)
 * At this point, which it seems to be the case, I personally am thinking that TD8 will not be named, and TD9 will end up becoming Hermine. This one is running out of time and doesn't look organized at all. Owen 01:15, August 31, 2016 (UTC)


 * I have pretty much given up all hope on TD8. I now agree with Owen's prediction of TD8 not being named at all. But at least that means this will not be a name stealer. I'd rather have the invest coming off Africa becoming Ian, not TD8. Sincerely, IbAHAn1829, and stay safe! \(:-D)Chat/Ta ta! 01:29, August 31, 2016 (UTC)


 * Tomorrow and Thursday are the last days it has to strength. With td 9 to be name Hermine in a couple of hours this will be Ian. Will be a name stealer but I want the wave to be Julia.. Allanjeffs 04:18, August 31, 2016 (UTC)
 * I don't expect a named storm from this fail TD anymore, especially considering that it's down to 30 mph. It's just horribly disorganized on satellite and if named, would only be a name thief. The NHC forecast still has it becoming named for just a brief time before extratropical transition. If that came true, I would be pissed off to the max. I really do not want the name "Ian" going to this failure. Save that name for a better storm, especially since it's going to be a newly used name. ~ <font face="Impact"> Steve    Chat :D  Contribs  Email me  01:05, September 1, 2016 (UTC)

Retirements at a glance
Might as well add this section, if Alex forms, I'll do its retirement chances!


 * Steve, we should save this section until we get a storm worth retiring or until we get enough storms to talk about, one (possible) subtropical storm not affecting land doesn't cut it. Ryan1000 12:54, January 12, 2016 (UTC)
 * Actually, it was not me who added it. Bobnekaro added it. But I agree it's a bit too early for retirements. <font color="brown" face="Tahoma">Steve820 <font color="teal" face="Tahoma">Talk to me 15:27, January 12, 2016 (UTC)


 * Its already here, so  I don´t see why to take it now. Even though it was open prematurely.Allanjeffs 00:50, January 14, 2016 (UTC)


 * Actually, Alex will affect land, although with half the convection now gone from the center, I'm not sure if Alex will still be tropical when it affects the Azores. ~Raindrop57 (talk) 01:00, January 15, 2016 (UTC)

Bob's 2016 Retirement Predictions
(credit to Steve for the colors)
 * Alex - <font color="#669">1% - Nice way to start the season, but damage was minimal. See you in 2022!
 * Bonnie - <font color="#669">2% - A persistent storm that made landfall in South Carolina. It didn't cause much damage, but it did cause two deaths. She refused to die, though, as she unexpectedly regenerated. She'll be back in 2022.
 * Colin - <font color="#449">5%  - A disorganized, messy tropical storm that hit Florida, Did not appear to do any significant damage, but did cause 4 deaths. Should be back in 2022, and let's hope he is better looking then.
 * Danielle - <font color="#669">1% - Made landfall in Mexico and caused one death, but one death is usually never enough to warrant retirement. She will return in 2022.
 * Earl - 70% - Caused at least 65 total deaths, making it the deadliest Atlantic hurricane since Sandy, and Mexico's deadliest storm since Stan. I think Earl deserves to be retired, but it's not definite. At least $100 million in damage. Has a fairly high chance of retirement. It's quite likely he won't return in 2022.
 * Fiona - 0% - Didn't fail quite as badly as originally thought, as she reached 50 mph for a brief time and survived some moderate shear. Nevertheless, she was still a fail. Fiona the Fish Failicia will be back in 2022.

~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 22:40, August 11, 2016 (UTC)

Steve's retirement predictions:
(Other users can feel free to use my colors)

(Retirement colors:  0%, <font color="#889">0.01% , <font color="#669">1% , <font color="#449">5% , 10% , <font color="#049">15% , 20% , <font color="#094">25% , 30% , <font color="#390">35% , 40% , <font color="#CF0">45% , 50% , <font color="#FE0">55% , <font color="#FD0">60% , <font color="#FC0">65% , 70% , <font color="#F70">75% , 80% , <font color="#F20">85% , 90% , <font color="#C00">95% , <font color="#900">99% , <font color="#500">100%  )

(Grading colors: <font color="#049">A+++++, A++ , <font color="#094">A+ , A , <font color="#390">A- , B+ , <font color="#CF0">B , B- , <font color="#FE0">C+ , <font color="#FD0">C , <font color="#FC0">C- , D+ , <font color="#F70">D , D- , <font color="#F20">E , F , <font color="#500">Z ) <font color="brown" face="Tahoma">Steve820 <font color="teal" face="Tahoma">Talk to me 02:49, January 16, 2016 (UTC)
 * Alex: Grade: <font color="#094">A+ Retirement: <font color="#669">1% - In the Azores, it caused a death and minimal damage. It was an amazing early season hurricane and one of the earliest hurricanes on record. Its "being early" achievement alone is deserving of the grade I gave. It still could have been better though, like a major hurricane not affecting land.
 * Bonnie: Grade: D- Retirement: <font color="#449">5%  - Caused 2 direct deaths despite minimal damage. It was just a weak TS that barely amounted to much, but the fact that it was the second pre-season storm and that it regenerated increases its grade. Will almost certainly be back in 2022.
 * Colin: Grade: <font color="#F70">D Retirement:  10%  - Colin was the earliest 3rd named storm on record, enough to raise the grade by about a letter. However, it was really disorganized. 4 deaths give it a tiny shot, but I doubt retirement.
 * Danielle: Grade: <font color="#F70">D Retirement: <font color="#669">1%  - Did not appear to do much, but it did cause a single death. It was also the earliest 4th named storm on record, enough to raise the grade a little.
 * Earl: Grade: B- Retirement: <font color="#F70">75%  - Gets credit for being a hurricane and especially for restrengthening over the BOC, but the damage and deaths it caused is enough to lower the grade a little. 65 deaths and at least $115.5 million dollars in damage isn't anything to laugh at. This storm has a high shot at retirement due to the destruction and deadly floods and mudslides that it caused throughout Honduras, Belize, and Mexico, as well as the deaths it caused as a tropical wave. It was the deadliest storm to strike Mexico since Stan in 2005, and the deadliest storm overall in the Atlantic since Sandy. If Stan was retired, this likely will be too. I doubt Earl will still be around in 2022.
 * Fiona: Grade:  D-  Retirement:  0%  - A storm that tried and fought the dry air well, But it was weak so I cannot give it any higher than a D-.

Raindrop's Retirements
(Retirement colors:   0% , <font color="#889">0.01% , <font color="#669">1% , <font color="#449">5% ,  10% , <font color="#049">15% ,  20% , <font color="#094">25% ,  30% , <font color="#390">35% ,  40% , <font color="#CF0">45% ,  50% , <font color="#FE0">55% , <font color="#FD0">60% , <font color="#FC0">65% ,  70% , <font color="#F70">75% ,  80% , <font color="#F20">85% ,  90% , <font color="#C00">95% , <font color="#900">99% , <font color="#500">100%  ) I use Steve's retirement colors, so thanks to him. I base my retirement predictions on what kind of stuff has been retired in the past, along with where they happened and how much lasting impact they inflict. Therefore, storms that made landfall and caused a few deaths and some damage get very low chances because NHC never retires storms with those impacts. ~Raindrop57 (talk) :D 17:21, July 27, 2016 (UTC)
 * Alex: <font color="#669">1% - A January hurricane making landfall is practically unheard of, but there was basically no damage in the Azores, so Alex will be back - although likely not in January.
 * Bonnie: <font color="#669">1% - Despite two direct deaths, minimal damage doesn't get storms retired, and so Bonnie will return in 2022.
 * Extratropical Low Pressure System Colin: <font color="#669">2% - 4 deaths and minor damage doesn't warrant retirement, and plus Colin barely qualifies as a tropical storm anyway. The 4 dead people may think differently though.
 * Danielle: <font color="#669">1% - Danielle would have done near nothing if not for the one person who sadly got killed.
 * Earl: <font color="#CF0">45%  - Wow, Earl really had a big impact for a category 1 hurricane! The flooding turned out to be extensive and the death toll is over 60 now. This means Earl definitely has a shot at retirement. Due to the NHC being conservative about retiring names and the fact that current damage totals are not too extensive yet, I'm keeping the odds of retirement worse than even, but Earl has caused major disruption to an entire country and this may need to be raised later.
 * Fiona:  0%  - Fiona was a weak storm, but it fought! Fiona tried her best through days of strong shear, but eventually lost the battle. However, Fiona's ghost still wanted to haunt us and contributed to the formation of TD8. Fiona was actually a pretty fun storm to track, and for the first time this year, it only spun fish.
 * Gaston:  0%  - Our first major hurricane of the season, Gaston, has put on an impressive show while never threatening any land! Gaston looked pretty bad during the period of high shear, but once that was gone, Gaston did not dissapoint! The only land Gaston may affect is the Azores. but it's likely to be weaker there and shouldn't do much, considering Alex did practically nothing there.

Puffle's retirement predictions
(Retirement colors:  0%, <font color="#889">0.01% , <font color="#669">1% , <font color="#449">5% , 10% , <font color="#049">15% , 20% , <font color="#094">25% , 30% , <font color="#390">35% , 40% , <font color="#CF0">45% , 50% , <font color="#FE0">55% , <font color="#FD0">60% , <font color="#FC0">65% , 70% , <font color="#F70">75% , 80% , <font color="#F20">85% , 90% , <font color="#C00">95% , <font color="#900">99% , <font color="#500">100%  ) (Credit to Steve820 for the retirement colors)


 * Alex: <font color="#669">1% - A rare January hurricane, but damages were minimal, so I don't expect this one to go.
 * Bonnie: <font color="#669">1% - Bonnie wasn't notable, except for the fact that it formed in May. See you in 2022!

TG's Retirements
(Retirement colors:  0%, <font color="#889">0.01% , <font color="#669">1% , <font color="#449">5% , 10% , <font color="#049">15% , 20% , <font color="#094">25% , 30% , <font color="#390">35% , 40% , <font color="#CF0">45% , 50% , <font color="#FE0">55% , <font color="#FD0">60% , <font color="#FC0">65% , 70% , <font color="#F70">75% , 80% , <font color="#F20">85% , 90% , <font color="#C00">95% , <font color="#900">99% , <font color="#500">100%  ) (Credit to Steve820 and Puffle for the retirement colors)
 * Alex: <font color="#669">1% - Alex only inflicted minor damage on the Azores. It will be back in 2022.
 * Bonnie: <font color="#449">5% - Though a weak storm, Bonnie caused some flooding in SC that killed two people. Plus, Bonnie only caused minimal damage, which kept it from a higher chance. Bonnie is more than likely to be back in 2022. T  G  20:48, June 1, 2016 (UTC)
 * Colin: 10% - Though was a weak storm at landfall, it did do some damage. I was looking at pictures of the damage it inflicted earlier in Florida/Georgia. Most of the damage in Florida was caused by flooding and high winds. Colin caused four deaths, which still gives a very slim chance of retirement. We'll see him again in 2022.  T G  12:45, June 7, 2016 (UTC)
 * Danielle: <font color="#449">5% - Though we did see the earliest 4th named storm, it caused insignificant damage and 1 fatality. Disorganized Danielle will be back in 2022, and hopefully will be a fish-storm.   T G  17:44, June 21, 2016 (UTC)
 * Earl: <font color="#F70">75% - If Stan was retired, I bet this will go too. Not only did it wreak havoc in Central American countries like Belize and Mexico, but it badly damaged one of Belize's most valuable products, crops. Also, Earl was the deadliest Mexican hurricane since Stan in 2005.  T G  17:38, August 4, 2016 (UTC)
 * Fiona: 0% - Finally, a break from casualties, but Fiona was a very disappointing storm, much like its 2010 predecessor. T  G  22:01, August 19, 2016 (UTC)

Leeboy's retirements.
Eh, why not? I'm bored, and even though I'm usually against starting it this early, we've had 3 storms already. And since Alex formed in January you could technically say we're about halfway through the season by now. So, here we go. (Thanks to Steve for the colors.)
 * Alex: <font color="#669">1.1%-   Early  and awesome start to the season, but that damage to the Azores was minor so it gets a 1. The extra .1% isn't due to how early it formed. It's because Alex is one of my personal favorite names and I'm biased.
 * Bonnie-<font color="#449">5%: My Bonnie did a lot of lying over the ocean. Forgive the joke, I couldn't resist :P. Anyways, 2 confirmed deaths due to rip currents, and $600,000 in damages gives this a small chance of retirement.
 * Colin- 10%:  Damage from flooding was worse than I initially thought. Video was sent to The Weather Channel showing manatees swimming in floodwaters in someone's yard. Fortunately still no reports of fatalities. *sigh* unfortunately it did cause four deaths, so once again the percentage is upped slightly.

Leeboy100 Hello! 17:18, June 7, 2016 (UTC)
 * Danielle-  <font color="#449">5%:  Minor damage, but unfortunately caused 1 death.

KN2731's storm grades & retirements
Grading from A to F (you can guess what they mean). Retirements in multiples of 5.
 * 1) Alex: grade A, retirement 5%. Nice January hurricane that made landfall in the Azores, but he'll be back in 2022.
 * 2) Bonnie: grade C, retirement 10%. Regenerated against the odds. 2 direct deaths, but minimal damage. Retirement chances low.
 * 3) Colin: grade C, retirement 15%. Disappointing, disorganized and decrepit storm. (3"D"s?!) 4 fatalities (1 is presumed) but minimal damage. The waterspouts were cool, but being earliest "C" storm gives it a C.
 * 4) Danielle: grade D, retirement 5%. Possible candidate for weakest storm of the season. Unfortunately 1 fatality.
 * 5) Earl: grade B, retirement 60%. Nice start to August after an absolutely horrible July, but there have been 65 deaths and 12 people are still missing, making Earl the deadliest Atlantic storm since Sandy. The damage total is at least US$115 million and continues to have potential to rise. However as the NHC is conservative and damage is more of extensive rather than severe, I won't give anything above 70% for retirement unless further updates warrant that.
 * 6) Fiona: E, retirement 0%. First storm that hasn't affected land. Unfortunately it was weak.
 * 7) Gaston: currently active, retirement 0%. May affect the Azores as a TS in 5 days, but I won't change the retirement chances yet.

~ KN2731 {talk} 10:12, August 30, 2016 (UTC)

Ryan1000's retirement predictions
We have enough storms by now for me to start: There you have it...for now. Ryan1000 21:08, August 7, 2016 (UTC)
 * Alex - 1% - Killed a person and caused a little damage in the Azores, on top of being a very rare January hurricane. Not negligible, but not enough for retirement either.
 * Bonnie - 2% - Killed two people and caused some damage in South Carolina from floods, on top of being the second pre-season storm in an Atlantic season in only 4 years. Still not enough for retirement though.
 * Colin - 4% - Earliest 3rd storm and was a little deadlier than Bonnie and Alex, but still rather minor overall.
 * Danielle - 1% - Earliest 4th storm, but Danielle only caused minor impacts in Mexico and probably won't get retired.
 * Earl - 65% - The death toll has been upped to more than 60, mostly in Mexico, and there was at least 110 million in damage (in Belize alone) from Earl, which is rather extensive, though not catastrophic. If the final damage totals turn out to be what I fear they could be (around 1+ billion), then this is probably a guaranteed retirement. It was the deadliest Atlantic hurricane to hit Mexico since Stan.
 * Fiona - 0% - Not a complete fail but was a fishspinner nonetheless, so no
 * Gaston - ?? - Still active, but likely won't affect land.

iBahan1829's List Of Retirement Candidates
Sincerely, IbAHAn1829, and stay safe! \(:-D)Chat/Ta ta! 12:50, August 9, 2016 (UTC)
 * 1) Category 1 Alex: 0.1%: Barely any damage to the Azores. So, Alex will return in 2022.
 * 2) Tropical Storm Bonnie: 0.1%: Like Alex, Bonnie did barely any damage to any land. Regeneration was neat, but this storm ended up weak anyway.
 * 3) Tropical Storm Colin: 1%: Actually did something. Flooded multiple Florida cities and that's pretty much all it did. Debby was worse, but it still wasn't retired. Colin will stay for 2022.
 * 4) Tropical Storm Danielle: 0.1%: Repeat of Alex and Bonnie. Next!
 * 5) Category 1 Earl: 55%: Okay, now we're talking. ~60 deaths!? Holy cow! Bad Earl! On top of that, it caused havoc in Belize! This might actually get retired.
 * 6) Tropical Storm Fiona: 0%: Expected to be a fish, so I might as well give this a 0%.

Allan´s retirement Predictions
1. Alex 0.1%  Even though it was a really good surprise, and had an indirect death,its nothing for it to be retire from the list. So we will see him again in 2022.

2. Bonnie 0.1% She was a fighter not going to doubt it, She even came back from death but its impact in the states were minimal at most. She just tickle some states. The 2 deads will not make the states ask for her, so Sayonara until 2022.

3,Colin 0.1% Damages were even less than Bonnie but he produce double of deads. That .1% its just becausse it affect land because imo it merits a zero.

4. Danielle 0.1% Weakest storm so far in 2016 and it just produce 1 death. Her effects on Mexico were minimal and at most they were overshadow by Earl later on. So see you in 2022 beotch.

5. Earl 65% the real deal of the season so far. His damages in Belize are compare to those of Iris in 2001 it has already produce 100,000 dollars in damage and its not final tally in that country. Earl big chance of retirement comes from its effects in Mexico where it has 52 deads so far and its describe as the worst storm in Puebla´s history. It produce damages to other states too. With the death toll in a country that prides itself from being prepare to this types of disasters it was a hard hit for Mexico´s ego. Imo they will not condone this one to be staying. I am not counting the DR because the fatalities were when Earl was disturbance and not a storm as such it might not count  for choice in retirement. Allanjeffs 20:36, August 12, 2016 (UTC)

Isaac's prediction
0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100%. -- <font face="Courier New">Isaac829 <font face="Courier New">E-Mail  00:18, August 30, 2016 (UTC)
 * Alex - 0% - Little damage to Azores.
 * Bonnie - 0% - Less than $1 million in damage.
 * Colin - 0% - Minimal damage.
 * Danielle - 0% - Little damage.
 * Earl - 50% - Over $100 million in damage and 67 deaths, a good possibility.
 * Fiona - 0% - Fishspinner.
 * Gaston - ?

Post-Season Changes
I know it's still kind of early, but the Atlantic is completely dead and there is not much else to talk about in the Atlantic right now. Anyway, the NHC is expected to release Hurricane Alex's tropical cyclone report later this month. Dvorak estimates for the hurricane estimated winds as high as 82.2kt (90-95 mph). I think there's a good chance of Alex's intensity being upgraded to 90 mph, and even a slight shot that Alex will be upgraded to a 100 mph category 2 storm. The pressure was also likely lower than 979, maybe in the low 970s, which would make Alex the strongest January Atlantic storm on record. We will have to find out in a couple weeks, if not sooner. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM EARL FORM! 02:04, July 17, 2016 (UTC)
 * 11 days left. I recall from somewhere that the NHC was supposed to finish this in June, but optimistically this delay could mean an upgrade. ~ KN2731 {talk} 13:01, July 20, 2016 (UTC)
 * 1 day left, and I hope the NHC releases it tonight. It would be a nice for an otherwise completely inactive July. ~ KN2731 {talk} 11:18, July 31, 2016 (UTC)


 * Eric Blake is suppose to be the one writing this report, will see. Allanjeffs 03:36, August 2, 2016 (UTC)

Replacement names
Earl is looking to be a surprisingly good candidate for retirement at this point, given the rather high death toll in Mexico and damage in Belize, despite its low intensity. So...if Earl does get retired, what do you think it should be replaced by? Some of my suggestions are here:
 * Edvin
 * Edgar
 * Elan
 * Eli(e)
 * Elvin
 * Emmett
 * Emile
 * Elliot
 * Elric
 * Evan
 * Ethan
 * Elwin
 * Elwood
 * Elson

Like with Joaquin last year, there are a lot of good "E" names available to replace Earl given that 1) relatively few "E" names have been retired, and 2) none of the "E" retirees we have had were male names. Ryan1000 02:36, August 11, 2016 (UTC)


 * I'd go with either Edgar or Evan. T  G  10:36, August 11, 2016 (UTC)
 * My vote goes to Elliott, spelled the same way as Elliott Smith. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 13:39, August 11, 2016 (UTC)


 * Edgar and Elvis would be some good replacements. ~BOB <font face="Arial">Page   <font face="Arial">Wall   <font face="Arial">Edits  FORM FIONA FORM! 22:40, August 11, 2016 (UTC)
 * Mexico's track record might mean this could have a lower shot of retirement (especially since they snubbed storms such as Alex and Karl), but I personally think it has a pretty good shot at getting retired, since it was the deadliest hurricane since Sandy and caused at least $100 million in damage (in Belize alone). Once Mexico damage tolls come out, I won't be surprised if the toll skyrockets past $1 billion. My favorite replacement names out of Ryan's list are Edgar, Elliot, Evan, and Ethan. I also suggest Emmanuel, and as Bob said above, Elvis (a storm named after Elvis Presley would be epic!). <font face="Impact"> St  eve  82  0   02:08, August 12, 2016 (UTC)


 * I wouldn't really like having the name "Elvis" on the lists because of "Hurricane Elvis" in 2003, which was a deadly derecho that struck Memphis with 100 mph winds. T  G  10:56, August 12, 2016 (UTC)


 * Steve, The thing is that I think Mexico didnt retired Karl because it didnt caused a lot of deads like Earl has done. Its now being said in the news that this have been the worst storm on record for Puebla in terrms of death toll. Maybe the damage of Karl was extensive but I am pretty sure many Mexicans do not remember him because the death toll was low and most damage was concentrated in Veracruz. Meanwhile Earl have caused trouble in Puebla, Veracruz, Chiapas, Queretaro and Hidalgo to mention some. Being Mexico the most affected of the countries in the path of Earl I believe its replacement will be in Spanish so Elias, Efrain,Emanuel or Edgar are good candidates for replacement. If Belize is the one to request it for retirement the name might be one usually use in English. Allanjeffs 17:58, August 12, 2016 (UTC)

Here are some more "E" names: Andros 1337 (talk) 21:11, August 12, 2016 (UTC)
 * Edwin
 * Elmo
 * Emilio
 * Enrico
 * Enzo
 * Emanuel
 * Emanuele
 * Evaristo
 * Evandro
 * Edison
 * Edmond
 * Elton
 * Emery
 * Eustace


 * I would really hate seeing Emanuel on the list due to confusion with the very similar name, Manuel. T  G  11:00, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
 * I was going to mention that too, I doubt Em(m)anuel will be chosen to replace Earl, especially since the country most affected by Earl (Mexico) retired Manuel just 3 years ago. My favorite choice would be Evan, but if Mexico submits Spanish names then Esteban would be my pick. Emilio and Enrico are also possible but they could be confused with Emilia (the female version of the name, and scheduled for the 2018 EPac season) and Enrique (used last year in the EPac). Ryan1000 04:47, August 14, 2016 (UTC)


 * With Joaquin last year, we've seen that replacement names don't have to match the country or the language of the retired name. Edwin or Edvin, Edgar, Edison or Elvis sound more likely from the NHC. Unless the NHC decides to continue with names of popular movie/TV characters and goes with Elmo. ~ KN2731 {talk} 14:14, August 15, 2016 (UTC)
 * Well, it's not a universal rule of thumb (Felix '07 hit Nicaragua hard, a Spanish-speaking country, but they chose Fernand, the French version of Fernando, to replace him), but it's usually more likely for said affected country to submit names of their language, and the WMO usually picks the first of the 3-4 names that are submitted to them for replacement. Ryan1000 03:50, August 16, 2016 (UTC)