2019 Sandantic hurricane season

The 2019 Sandantic hurricane season is an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation, in which tropical cyclones form in the Sandantic Ocean. It is the first Sandantic hurricane season on record, with the SHMC taking control of the basin. This season runs from May 1 to December 1. The first storm, Alyssa, formed on May 10.

Seasonal forecasts
On March 1, 2019, the SHMC made their predictions ahead of the season, calling for 20 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes. On May 3, 2019, however, the SHMC made another prediction for this season calling for 15 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes. On May 13, 2019, the HLMA released their predictions, calling for 14-18 named storms, 7-10 hurricanes, and 3-5 major hurricanes.

Outlooks and Advisories


There are no tropical cyclones in the Sandantic at this time. Tropical Weather Outlook Sandy Hurricane and Monsoon Center Tucson, AZ 725 PM MST Mon Jul 8, 2019

For the Sandantic Ocean, including the Gulf of Manana: 1. A tropical wave is currently well-organized, going west at around 12 mph (19 kph). Convection near and at the center of the system is already developing and a center of circulation has been identified. An reconnaissance flight is scheduled to investigate the tropical low next morning. Development is possible in the next few days as it is currently in favorable conditions with warmer waters up to 83F (28C) degrees and low wind shear of 10 knots.
 * Formation chance through 48 hours...extreme...90 percent.
 * Formation chance through 5 days...extreme...90 percent.

2. An area of low pressure is gradually organizing currently, going north-northwest at around 9 mph (14 kph). Some gradual development will be possible in the week after next week as it is in waters of 79F (26C) degrees and moderate wind shear of 20 knots.
 * Formation chance through 48 hours...moderate...50 percent.
 * Formation chance through 5 days...high...80 percent.

~Forecaster Sandy

Tropical Storm Alyssa
A tropical low formed in the open Sandantic on May 1, heading towards the Isle of Etri. It rapidly organized and developed into a tropical depression on May 10. It strengthened into a tropical storm on May 11, earning the name Alyssa. Then, it reached its peak intensity the next day, with winds up to 45 mph (70 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 997 mbar. At the same time, it made landfall in the Isle of Etri, 50 mi (80 km) west of the city of Thamenew. It then weakened back into a tropical depression on May 13 due to cooler waters. On the next day, Alyssa transitioned into a extratropical cyclone.

2 deaths from the Isle of Etri have been reported after the storm. The total damage is reported to be about $850 thousand (USD).

Storm Names
The following list of names are given to tropical cyclones during 2019. Those names are submitted by the Sandy Hurricane and Monsoon Center and it goes in girl-girl-boy order. If the list is exhausted, then the Greeks will be used.