Most storms in a season?

[archergirl66]

Just curious, what year holds the record for the most named storms in one hurricane season, and how many storms were there?

[jeffl]

I will let James confirm, but I like the record is held by 1933 with 21 storms?

[jfranklin]

Yes, that is correct.

James

[archergirl66]

21!! Wow...

Thanks for the quick answer!

[Tireman4]

Dear Board,

If by chance we get past Wilma on the list, we then would go to military names, correct? If that is the case, C on the list is Charley, correct? Did we not have a hurricane Charley last year? What would the National Hurricane Center do in a case like that? Would they skip it or continue with the name? Thanks for the imput.

[jfranklin]

No, the Greek alphabet is used (Alpha, Beta, ...)

James

[Tireman4]

Oops. So sorry. Doesn't the TPC have a backup list of names?

[jfranklin]

Well, the Greek alphabet IS our backup list of names!

James

[Tireman4]

I am sorry. I didn't know. I do apologize. Thanks for the information.