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Last Updated: May 19, 2008

2005 Storm Names

Arlene
Bret
Cindy
Dennis
Emily
Franklin
Gert
Harvey
Irene
Jose
Katrina
Lee
Maria
Nate
Ophelia
Philippe
Rita
Stan
Tammy
Vince
Wilma

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June 1 - November 30

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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Intensity Scale
Category Pressure (mb) Winds (mph) Surge (ft) Damage
Depression -- < 39 -- --
Storm -- 39 - 73 -- --
Category 1 > 980 74 - 95 4 - 5 Minimal
Category 2 965 - 980 96 - 110 6 - 8 Moderate
Category 3 945 - 965 111 - 130 9 - 12 Extensive
Category 4 920 - 945 131 - 155 13 - 18 Extreme
Category 5 < 920 > 155 > 18 Catastrophic
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