Lots and lots of tropical systems hit Europe. This is bogus.
After tropical systems leave North America, or slide up the middle of the Atlantic, they hit Europe head on.
They have lost lots of their steam by then so they are more like low pressure systems, but many carry tropical-force winds.
But have the ever seen the likes of a Camille, Ivan or Katrina? Methinks not!
"THE HISTORICAL RECORD SHOWS NO TROPICAL CYCLONE EVER MAKING LANDFALL
ON THE IBERIAN PENINSULA."
I think the point is "the Iberian Peninsula". The track of most tropical storms appears to take the remnants towards England on a regular basis, although the storm tracks are never shown that far away. If you check out this one, it's going due east for the lower part of Portugal.
True. The remnants of Atlantic storms often affect the British Isles. These storms are, however, termed "extra tropical" because by then they have lost their tropical characteristics.
Vince is the first truly tropical cyclone known to hit continental Europe (I suppose Iceland has seen storms in the past). I would like to know if Spain and Portugal posted any watches or warnings.