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Disclaimer: This season is not based of models of real 2002 Storms. All of these storms are based of my own thought but there is relation in real storms and Force Thirteen's WMHB seasons, but not exact tracks, categories, wind speeds, and pressure.
The 2002 Atlantic Hurricane Season is a very active season, with 20 storms forming. The season officially began on June 1, 2002, and lasted until November 30, 2002..
The 2002 season is slightly above-average, but less active than previous seasons. The season was kinda destructive though, with five storms causing heavy damage. Arthur smashed the Eastern Gulf Coast, causing heavy impacts in the area. Josephine, the strongest storm of the season, unusually went southwest after crossing Yucatan Peninsula, causing heavy damages in Mexico. Marco has the most unusual track in this season, making two loops and peaked as Category 4. Nana further paralyzed the Gulf Coast, which is heavily devastated by the previous season. Omar then affected Cuba as Category 4. In terms of ACE, this season is above-average, and has also very unusual number of nine major hurricanes for a slightly above-average season.
Here are the storm names used in the 2002 season. The names not retired will be used again in the 2008 season. This is the same list used in 1996 except for Cristobal, Edmund, and Laura, which replaces Cesar, Edouard and Lili. The names Cristobal, Edmund and Laura were used for the first time.
Arthur
Betty
Cristobal
Diana
Edmund
Fran
Gustav
Hanna
Ike
Josephine
Klaus
Laura
Marco
Nana
Omar
Paloma (unused)
Ralph (unused)
Sheila (unused)
Theodore (unused)
Vicky (unused)
Wilfred (unused)
Retirement[]
In the spring of 2003, the World Meteorological Organization retired five names: Arthur, Josephine, Marco, Nana, and Omar due to loss of life and damage caused by these storms. These are replaced by Astor, Jodie, Marcel, Nanette and Oliver for 2008 Season.
