NHC Running Out Of Names, Rita, Katrina And Other Storms

The Post Chronicle ^ | 09\22\05 | Mitch Marconi

[RepublicNewbie]

Now that Hurricane Rita is on the scene, Stan and Tammy might not be far behind. If there are but four more named storms in the Atlantic between now and Nov. 30, the National Hurricane Center will exhaust its 21-name list for the first time in 52-years.

According to the NHC, the yearly average for named storms in the Atlantic is 10. This year, there have been a total of 17. Given the fact that there are two months until the end of hurricane season, it is quite possible and probable that the total named storms will exceed 21, setting a record and marking the first time a "Plan B" will be used for identifying storms.

[RepublicNewbie]

This is an excellant article from today's Post Chronicle. It tracks Rita, Talks about the current naming committee and includes the Top Ten most economically crippling Hurricanes of alltime.. A very interesting read.

[randog]

I don't see it. Look around at all the kids with goofy names. There must be 10 different ways to spell "Tiffany" alone.

[theDentist]

they'll come up with new names.... and I''m sure Shiela Jackson Lee will insist they have "African-American" names. As if Anna, Barbara, Christine, or Daniel aren't actual names given to "African-Americans".

[YouPosting2Me]

There are a bunch left if we run out...

"Damn"

"Incoming"

"Run for the hills"

"Holy Sh!t"

"Not Again"

and back by popular vote.... "It's Bush's Fault!"

[pa mom]

Hurricane TIMMY? Yeah, I'm taking that one seriously . . .

[ArrogantBustard]

T a mmy.

[The South Texan]

They could start with a Hurricane Algore.

[Red Badger]

Hurricane Keyshawn, Dasheena, and Deonsay are in your future.........

[My2Cents]

Hurricane Kwesi. That works. Personally, I'd like the next big hurricane to be named "Hillary," so that name will be associated with death and destruction.

[Larry Lucido]

Can't have a hurricaine Ursula? Vanna? Will? Yolanda? Zed?

[Larry Lucido]

No, they gotta go to double letters. Aaron would be first. Not sure about "b".

[Stonewall Jackson]

LOL! I love 'em.

[Lazamataz]

We only have weeks to get our naming convention in front of them.

[Terabitten]

There's 26 letters - why do they only have 21 names?

[keithtoo]

We could start naming them after famous defensive lineman.

Bubba Smith

Joe Green

Lyle Alzado

etc.

[pa mom]

Right. Note to self. Eye doctor's appt, now!

But Hurricane Tammy has it's own problems--all that mascara everywhere.

[JackDanielsOldNo7]

Hurricane Apocalypse, Hurricane I am going to kick your ass, Hurricane Destruction, Hurricane satan, endless possibilities.

[kellynch]

Maybe we can "borrow" some from the Pacific. If they're only up to "Kenneth," they would seem to have plenty to spare.

8-D

[Leroy S. Mort]

Kneel before Zod.......

[reagan_fanatic]

Hurricane Hillary is perfect - it blows into town causing catastrophic damage, yet its victims welcome it with open arms.