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    The Record 2005 Tropical Storm Season

  • Most Named Storms in one season ... 27 (Previous record 21, 1933)
  • Most hurricanes in one season ... 15 (Previous record 12, 1969)
  • Most Category 5 hurricanes ... 3 (Previous record 2, 1960 & 1961)
  • Most major hurricanes (Cat 3) to hit U.S. ... 4
  • Earliest Category 4 storm ... Dennis, July 7
  • Fastest intensification ... Wilma, TS to Cat 5 in 20 hours
  • Lowest barometric pressure, 882 Mb (26.05") ... Wilma
  • Greatest storm surge ... Katrina, 28-30 feet
  • Costliest hurricane ... Katrina, $100 billion
  • Costliest season to US ... $150 billion

2005 Tropical Storm Names ... Click on name for information

Arlene

Bret

Cindy

Dennis

Emily

Franklin

Gert

Harvey

Irene

Jose

Katrina

Lee

Maria

Nate

Ophelia

Philippe

Rita

Stan

Tammy

Vince

Wilma

Alpha

Beta

Gamma

Delta

Epsilon

Zeta

 Map of ALL STORMS in 2005

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Savannah Area Hurricane History/Outlook


Hurricane Archive

Storms from 1886-2005
Including:
Most Deadly and Most Costly U.S. / Atlantic Hurricanes

Storms of 2005 ... with maps and satllite images
Storms of 2004 ... with maps and satllite images


Season Forecasts for 2008

Dr. Gray's Forecast
From Colorado State University

Prediction from NOAA


Hurricane Preparedness


Additional Hurricane Links

National Hurricane Center
NWS Charleston Tropics page
NWS Jacksonville Tropics page
Chuck Watson's Methaz
FEMA's Tropical Weather Page
Georgia EMA-OHS
Chatham Emergency Management (CEMA)


CEMA Hurricane Information Line

Chatham Emergency Management Agency has established a Hurricane Information Line at 912-201-4590 that provides hurricane preparedness information, weather advisories, and what to do during and after the storm. In the event of an actual hurricane the site will be updated with evacuation and shelter information. Just dial 912-201-4590 and follow the menu options.

CEMA: 912-201-4590


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