Question

Imagine it is October 29, 2020 and the 4th named tropical cyclone just formed in the Caribbean and is forecast to move toward Florida. Questions:
1. Would you consider the 2020 hurricane season to be above average, average, or below average in terms of hurricane activity?

2. If this tropical cyclone were to achieve a maximum sustained wind speed of 136 mph, what rank would it get on the Saffir-Simpson Scale?

3. What would its name be?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answers are explained below.

Explanation:

1. Since the season starts on June 1 and ends in November 30, it would be considered to be below average; it is important to remind that the hurricane season means that they are more likely to happen during those months but there might be hurricanes all year long.

2. According to Saffir-Simpson Scale, the tropical cyclone would be rank 4, because it would be in the span (131-155 mph.)

3. If it were the 4 hurricane, its name would be Dolly; this year, the names from 2014 are going to be recycled.