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The first named storm was Ana (tropical storm); the first hurricane was Bill.

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The first hurricane in the year 2008 was Hurricane Arthur. It formed in May as a tropical depression and strengthened into a hurricane in June.

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The first named storm of 2011 will be Arlene, but there is no way of knowing whether Arlene will become a hurricane or stay a tropical storm.

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