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On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:34:03 -0400, Gene Kearns
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I really wish I understood this. It is difficult enough trying to
compare observational data pre-satellite to the modern forecasting
tools without changing the rules enroute.

Apparently the rules changed in 2002, but I really don't know the
reason why.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subtropical_cyclone

Not to be a conspiracy theorist... and not being able to sort out the
chicken-and-egg aspect of this... however, it should be noted that
"naming" a storm may trigger specific clauses in many insurance
policies. Also, recently, there has been a class of insurance that
specifically covers hurricanes (which are generally define by having
been "named").
http://www.iii.org/media/hottopics/i...icanwindstorm/

The fact that they are changing the rules may affect things far beyond
the obvious......

That is certainly true in Florida. Your homeowners does not cover
damage from a "named storm". You need windstorm insurance. Like
"flood" that is a separate policy and windstorm may have a 5-10%
deductible.

My understanding is that it there has to be "hurricane" warnings, not just a
named storm, some where in the state of Florida.