Shell Mound wrote:CyclonicFury wrote:It is interesting how, despite the early activity in weaker short lived storms, the prevalence of early-season hurricanes seems to have not changed. No May hurricanes have formed since 1970, and only 3 June hurricanes have formed since 1995.
This is often used as an argument in opposition to naming these short-lived, pre-season (sub-)tropical storms, given that doing so skews the historical database.
I personally think every tropical cyclone should be classified. If it meets the criteria it meets the criteria...regardless of time of year or whether it is a threat to land.