# NWS May run out of 2020 hurricane names **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 9, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nws-may-run-out-of-2020-hurricane-names/920184 "2020-09-09T17:37:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2020, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nws-may-run-out-of-2020-hurricane-names/920184/21 "2020-10-24T23:16:44Z")
We now have Epsilon (which is being polite enough to stay well clear of land), and Zeta seems to be brewing. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nws-may-run-out-of-2020-hurricane-names/920184/22 "2020-11-03T04:15:20Z")
And we’re at Eta, which is apparently even stronger than Laura was. Ugh. ---
**Author:** ![dtilque](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2020, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nws-may-run-out-of-2020-hurricane-names/920184/23 "2020-11-04T12:33:33Z")
If we get a Theta, it’ll be the most named storms in one season, passing up 2005. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2020, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nws-may-run-out-of-2020-hurricane-names/920184/24 "2020-11-04T22:45:04Z")
I thought we already reached that point when Eta was named? Zeta was as far as we got in '05, right? ---
**Author:** ![Kimble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kimble/32/19185_2.png) [@Kimble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimble)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2020, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nws-may-run-out-of-2020-hurricane-names/920184/25 "2020-11-04T22:59:04Z")
They missed a 2005 storm that should have been named, so they had 1 more than 21 named + 6 Greek would suggest. > **[2005 Azores subtropical storm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_Azores_subtropical_storm)** > > Pages for logged out editors learn more > > > > The 2005 Azores subtropical storm was the 19th nameable storm and only subtropical storm of the extremely active 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. It was not officially named by the US National Hurricane Center as it was operationally classified as a non-tropical low. The storm developed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean out of a low-pressure area that gained subtropical characteristics on 4 October. The storm was short-lived, crossing over the Azore... ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Finn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/34f0e0/32.png) [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nws-may-run-out-of-2020-hurricane-names/920184/26 "2020-11-05T12:59:48Z")
Besides English and Spanish names, French names are also used for North Atlantic hurricanes (e.g. “Rene”, “Edouard”, “Helene”, and some names ending with “elle” or “ette”). ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2020, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nws-may-run-out-of-2020-hurricane-names/920184/27 "2020-11-10T04:42:43Z")
TS Theta is now live. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2020, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nws-may-run-out-of-2020-hurricane-names/920184/28 "2020-11-14T23:26:10Z")
And as of last night we have Iota, for a running total of 30 named storms in the Atlantic season. ---
**Author:** ![dtilque](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nws-may-run-out-of-2020-hurricane-names/920184/29 "2020-11-14T23:37:14Z")
Only 15 more before they run out of Greek letters. The way this season’s going, that may not be enough. ---
**Author:** ![Bijou\_Drains](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bijou_drains/32/2814_2.png) [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nws-may-run-out-of-2020-hurricane-names/920184/30 "2020-11-30T13:55:47Z")
today is the last official day of hurricane season but there have been storms in Dec. New season starts up June 1 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nws-may-run-out-of-2020-hurricane-names/920184.md?page=1)