Tropical Storm Alpha Sets Naming Record
From Slashdot just now: Tropical Storm Alpha Sets Naming Record
Tropical Storm Alpha formed Saturday in the Caribbean, setting the record for the most named storms in an Atlantic hurricane season. This is the first time the U.S National Hurricane Center has resorted to using the Greek alphabet since it began naming tropical cyclones in 1953. The previous record of 21 named storms had stood since 1933. Alpha was the 22nd to reach tropical storm strength this year, and the season doesn’t end until November 30.
-DS
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