Later that month an Atlantic storm caused more damage than had enemy actions.
That made it the most intense Atlantic storm of 2008.
Since they were retired, they will never be used for an Atlantic storm again.
The Atlantic storms paled to the local storm after that decision.
Most important, he said, the barrier islands are a first line of defense against Atlantic storms.
Allen was one of the most powerful Atlantic tropical storms in recorded history.
In addition there are natural barriers that protect the area from Atlantic storms.
This hurricane lasted close to a month: it was the 4th-longest Atlantic storm on record.
By 5 October the weather was a full Atlantic storm.
Allison the first Atlantic tropical storm to have its name retired.