Since the storm rating system is predominantly based on the sustained wind speed and average wave size, they just categorized it according to the standards. Even though it is not particularly well developed and has little chance of turning into something more, it is still a bit out of the ordinary.

I wouldn't worry too much, such things occur from time to time.
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The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.
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