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2008 Hurricane Names

Arthur
Bertha
Cristobal
Dolly
Edouard
Fay
Gustav

Hanna
Ike
Josephine
Kyle
Laura
Marco
Nana

Omar
Paloma
Rene
Sally
Teddy
Vicky
Wilfred

Hurricane Terms

Tropical Storm

Organized system of thunderstorms with winds of 39-73 mph. All tropical storms are given a name.

Tropical Storm Watch

Issued when tropical storm conditions pose a possible threat to coastal areas within 36 hours.

Tropical Storm Warning

Issued when tropical storm conditions include possible sustained winds of 39-73 mph which are expected to reach a coastal area within 24 hours or less.

Hurricane

An intense tropical weather system of strong thunderstorms with sustained winds of 74 mph or higher.

Hurricane Watch

Issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours. Stay alert.

Hurricane Warning

Issued when hurricane conditions are expected within 24 hours or less. Coastal and beach communities begin evacuation procedures when a warning is issued.

Saffir-Simpson Scale: From Category 1 to Category 5 - what you can expect in terms of winds, storm surge and damage.

Category	Winds (MPH)	Storm Surge	Damage
1	74-95	4-5 feet	Minimal
2	96-110	6-8 feet	Moderate
3	111-130	9-12 feet	Extensive
4	131-155	13-18 feet	Extreme
5	155+	18.1 feet+	Catastrophic

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Retired Hurricane Names

(1995 - 2005)
2005 - Dennis
2005 - Katrina
2005 - Rita
2005 - Stan
2005 - Wilma
2004 - Charley
2004 - Frances
2004 - Ivan
2004 - Jeanne
2003 - Fabian
2003 - Isabel
2003 - Juan
2002 - Isidore
2002 - Lili
2001 - Allison
2001 - Iris
2001 - Michelle
2000 - Keith
1999 - Floyd
1999 - Lenny
1998 - Georges
1998 - Mitch
1996 - Cesar
1996 - Fran
1996 - Hortense
1995 - Luis
1995 - Marilyn
1995 - Opal
1995 - Roxanne
source: NOAA