And with that, it's over

[hurricanefreak1988]

Otto's dead, so now we can put the lid on the 2004 Hurricane Season. Here's my recap of it all.

The 2004 Hurricane Season was a fun season, but also an odd one, as it really only lasted for 2½ months in the Atlantic. Because of the Atlantic's quietness out of the gate, the E-Pac stormed out to a 6-0 lead, capped by Tropical Depression Six-E's formation on July 29. But on July 31, the wait was finally over. Tropical Depression One formed in the Atlantic, and that started 2 months of non-stop action in everyone's favorite "home" ocean. It started with a 5-0 run that pulled the Atlantic to within one, at 6-5. One of the storms in that 5-0 run was Charley. He was the first of four hurricanes to hit Florida, a state that will definitely never forget this hurricane season, as it was the worst hurricane season for them in history. After that 5-0 run, it became a seesaw battle. Whenever one ocean added a storm to the scoreboard, the other ocean answered right back. During this battle, the Atlantic was so hot, that the entire month of September never had even one moment without an active Atlantic tropical cyclone. Both oceans cooled down as October began, but it was still a close score. Still, with the score being as close as it was since August, the E-Pac never trailed all except for a measly 36 hours (10/10, 5AM EDT to 10/11, 5PM EDT), when the Atlantic took a 15-14 lead with Subtropical Storm Nicole's arrival. Not to be outdone, Tropical Depression Fifteen-E formed in the E-Pac, to tie it at 15-15. Later in October, Tropical Depression Sixteen-E gave the E-Pac a 16-15 lead. The Atlantic was pretty much dead after that, and many thought the score would remain at 16-15, giving back to the E-Pac the title that was taken from them in 2003 by the Atlantic. But some still believed, and it's a good thing they did. On the final day of the season, the Atlantic had one last chance to at least settle for a tie, and prevent the E-Pac from taking the ourtight title. They did. Otto formed on the afternoon of November 30, setting off a celebration by Atlantic fans everywhere. It wasn't an Atlantic title, but at least the E-Pac didn't win the title outright, either. Otto died at 4PM EST on December 2, officially ending the season. So the 16-16 tie forced the Atlantic and E-Pac to share the 2004 title. Now, the countdown to June 1 begins. The Atlantic will be determined to make 2005 their third straight year with at least a share of the championship.

[Scorpion]

I dont think you should count TD's.

[hurricanefreak1988]

Hey, a storm is a storm to me, whether it be a TD, TS, or hurricane. As long as the NHC does advisories on it, it counts to me.

[HurricaneBill]

I'm not too sure people in Florida would define this season as "fun".

[HURAKAN]

I'm not too sure people in Florida would define this season as "fun".

Maybe "fun" can also be understood as "interesting," which sure the 2004 season was.

[Scorpion]

Florida was incredibly lucky this year.

[bahamaswx]

Florida was incredibly lucky this year.

Nice trolling. Everyone is very much aware that it could have been much worse for Florida. Hell, it can always get worse. But to say they were lucky simply because they weren't hit by a number of Cat5's is idiocy.

[Scorpion]

I was going to say that as well, however these are the reasons:
1. They hit less populated areas
2. Werent very powerful(except Charley and he was tiny)
3. Few people lost their lives.
4. Any season with just one Cat 4 that goes into Palm Beach County south will be 2 times more destructive than this season.

[Windtalker]

I was going to say that as well, however these are the reasons:
1. They hit less populated areas
2. Werent very powerful(except Charley and he was tiny)
3. Few people lost their lives.
4. Any season with just one Cat 4 that goes into Palm Beach County south will be 2 times more destructive than this season.

Last count I knew of was 175 People. I don't think that is FEW....even 1 is 1 to many.

[Matt-hurricanewatcher]

Subtropical storm 1# As I call it that hit Hati on the 24th of May killed 3,500...

Then we had Charley that I heard killed around 20 to 25 people.

Ivan killed 7(Us) with 93 outside the united states...

Jeanne killed 3,000 people.

Frances around 10???

3,500
25
93
7
10
3,000
.......Total 6,635 died in the 2004 hurricane season...

[Guest]

Florida wasn't lucky in terms of how many hurricanes hit... but was in terms of their intensity (except Charley) and their landfall location. Jeanne and Frances made landfall at the same, moderately populated area, missing Miami. Charley, by the grace of god, missed Tampa Bay. Ivan hit Pensacola, but a direct hit on Mobile or New Orleans would've been worse. In terms of intensity, Frances *luckily* weakened from a cat 4 to a cat 2 just before striking Florida, and Ivan weakened from a strong cat 4 to a cat 3 (Jeanne rose in intensity as it approached, and we know what happened w/Charley). Horrible season, but could've been 1000x worse.

[Scorpion]

Yep, exactly what I was attempting to say. Especially with the rarity of this type of season (Mayfield described it as a once in a 100 year event) FL got off lucky considering the circumstances. I think of this year as a big wake up call as we Floridians await "the big one".

[Matt-hurricanewatcher]

The big one for Florida would be 180 mph Mitch Or Gilbert type storm moving into Miami. Moving slowly....

[HURAKAN]

The big one for Florida would be 180 mph Mitch Or Gilbert type storm moving into Miami. Moving slowly....

Please, don't even mention it. That would be like, "AN EARTHLY HELL."

[HurricaneBill]

Subtropical storm 1# As I call it that hit Hati on the 24th of May killed 3,500...

Then we had Charley that I heard killed around 20 to 25 people.

Ivan killed 7(Us) with 93 outside the united states...

Jeanne killed 3,000 people.

Frances around 10???

3,500
25
93
7
10
3,000
.......Total 6,635 died in the 2004 hurricane season...

Charley had 15 direct deaths. Also 20 indirect.

Ivan caused a heck of a lot more than 7 U.S. deaths. I'm thinking there were at least 25 direct fatalities in the U.S. I think the direct death toll will be around 90 overall.

Frances had a higher toll as well. I think around 23.

Of course, some are already saying hurricane season 2004 is due to global warming and it's gonna happen every year from now on. (Never mind this happened to Texas back in 1886)

[*Chris*]

Otto's dead, so now we can put the lid on the 2004 Hurricane Season. Here's my recap of it all.

The 2004 Hurricane Season was a fun season, but also an odd one, as it really only lasted for 2½ months in the Atlantic. Because of the Atlantic's quietness out of the gate, the E-Pac stormed out to a 6-0 lead, capped by Tropical Depression Six-E's formation on July 29. But on July 31, the wait was finally over. Tropical Depression One formed in the Atlantic, and that started 2 months of non-stop action in everyone's favorite "home" ocean. It started with a 5-0 run that pulled the Atlantic to within one, at 6-5. One of the storms in that 5-0 run was Charley. He was the first of four hurricanes to hit Florida, a state that will definitely never forget this hurricane season, as it was the worst hurricane season for them in history. After that 5-0 run, it became a seesaw battle. Whenever one ocean added a storm to the scoreboard, the other ocean answered right back. During this battle, the Atlantic was so hot, that the entire month of September never had even one moment without an active Atlantic tropical cyclone. Both oceans cooled down as October began, but it was still a close score. Still, with the score being as close as it was since August, the E-Pac never trailed all except for a measly 36 hours (10/10, 5AM EDT to 10/11, 5PM EDT), when the Atlantic took a 15-14 lead with Subtropical Storm Nicole's arrival. Not to be outdone, Tropical Depression Fifteen-E formed in the E-Pac, to tie it at 15-15. Later in October, Tropical Depression Sixteen-E gave the E-Pac a 16-15 lead. The Atlantic was pretty much dead after that, and many thought the score would remain at 16-15, giving back to the E-Pac the title that was taken from them in 2003 by the Atlantic. But some still believed, and it's a good thing they did. On the final day of the season, the Atlantic had one last chance to at least settle for a tie, and prevent the E-Pac from taking the ourtight title. They did. Otto formed on the afternoon of November 30, setting off a celebration by Atlantic fans everywhere. It wasn't an Atlantic title, but at least the E-Pac didn't win the title outright, either. Otto died at 4PM EST on December 2, officially ending the season. So the 16-16 tie forced the Atlantic and E-Pac to share the 2004 title. Now, the countdown to June 1 begins. The Atlantic will be determined to make 2005 their third straight year with at least a share of the championship.

I'm not giving up until December 31st. I've seen to many subtropical type systems this year, and, after, 2003, it just might happen. Of course, after the way Otto was handled...