Storms that could have been big trouble in 2005!

[krysof]

We know the big names like Dennis, Katrina, and Rita, but we have had other storms as well. What do you all think could have been a bad storm, or was almost there. A storm that could have made landfall but didn't, a storm that could have been stronger but wasn't.

[skysummit]

I say Tropical Storm Bret. He formed right off the Mexican coast and exploded in 1 day, then he was inland. Even after being inland, his CDO continued to get better organized. If he would've moved north into the central Gulf, I believe he could've been another Katrinarita.

[Swimdude]

Hmmm i'd have to say Maria. She was the 5th Major of the season, anyway.

[Hurricanehink]

You are absolutely correct about Bret. It would have likely been similar to its 1999 counterpart if it moved northward; little shear, warm temps, and very well organized satellite signature.

Other storms that could have been bad include Franklin (if it looped back to Florida), or Irene (New England hurricane?), in my opinion.

[wxmann_91]

Get for some flaming, another "what if" thread.

Anyhow, what I think:

1) Arlene, had he formed during the peak, would've been bad.

2) Bret, Gert, Jose, for obvious reasons.

3) Franklin, he was forecasted to impact Florida and move into the GOM initially.

4) Emily, she weakened right before hitting the Yucatan

5) Ophelia, if it weren't for the dry air it would've been a Cat 4 into NC

[Brent]

Get for some flaming, another "what if" thread.

Anyhow, what I think:

1) Arlene, had he formed during the peak, would've been bad.

Arlene was a she.

[greeng13]

Get for some flaming, another "what if" thread.

Anyhow, what I think:

1) Arlene, had he formed during the peak, would've been bad.

Arlene was a she.

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