1986 Atlantic hurricane season (SDTWFC What Might Have Been)

The 1986 Atlantic hurricane season (SDTWFC What Might Have Been) features what the SDTWFC thought storms would do upon formation. The season was well below average, with only 9 depressions forming, 8 of which went on to be named storms. Of those 8 storms, only 3 became hurricanes, and Flossy was the only major hurricane of the season. The SDTWFC did not expect Charley to form, and thus the storm does not have a WMHB counterpart. The season was also one of the least damaging and least deadly seasons ever recorded, with only 13 deaths recorded and $55 million (2018 USD) being done in damage.

Tropical Storm Anna
(Previously Tropical Storm Andrew)

Hurricane Bianca
(Previously Hurricane Bonnie)

Tropical Storm Crystal
(Previously Tropical Depression Three)

Tropical Storm Dora
(Previously Tropical Depression Four)

Hurricane Ethel
(Previously Tropical Depression Five)

Tropical Depression Six
(Previously Tropical Depression Six)

Hurricane Flossy
(Previously Tropical Storm Danielle)

Tropical Storm Greta
(Previously Hurricane Earl)

Tropical Storm Hattie
(Previously Hurricane Frances)

Storm Names
This list was used in the 1980 season. The list remained the same with the exceptions of Bianca, Ishmael, and Lorraine, which replaced Betsy, Izzy, and Laura. Names not retired will be used in the 1992 season. Names not used are marked in italics. No names were retired, meaning the list will be the exact same in the 1992 season. With no names retired in 1985 or 1986, it became the first occurrence of no names being retired for 2 consecutive seasons.