Hurricane Irma

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a map to show where we are and we going a little north and west just pass i95.
 
And a possible 4th forming at the moment. Lee. 3rd is katia which is hitting Mexico City
 
Evacuees with a sense of humor

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Hurricane Imran? Then Jose, then Katia?
Damn, trumps enemies lining up
 
Pitbull said:
Hurricanes are named in order of discovery in alphabetical order.
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In the Atlantic and Caribbean (at least) the threshold is as follows:
Generally once storms produce sustained wind speeds of more than 33 knots (61 km/h; 38 mph), names are assigned in order from predetermined lists.
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In a given season you can have a number of numbered but unnamed storms, a few named tropical storms, and a few hurricanes (or cyclones in other basins). A name does not necessarily imply hurricane strength at any given time. Names may be re-used, but notable names are retired permanently.

Edit: A lot of the good names are gone: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_retired_Atlantic_hurricane_names

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crackersa said:
what other alphabet would you use?
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Edit: Full description of process, including other ocean basins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_cyclone_naming

If all of the names on a list are used, storms are named after the letters of the Greek alphabet.
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Arthur said:
Hang on there and be safe, waynegohl! Boca an old stomping ground for me, many users ago. Have fond memories.
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Thanks boetie. We are in delray beach now just west of i95 so further inland then where we were.
 
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