mph (250 km/h). At that time, Adolph also became first recorded May hurricane to reach Category 4 strength. Retirement The name Adolph has subsequently been retired by the World Meteorological Organization, amid concern that future use of the name would be politically insensitive, due to former Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. It was replaced with Alvin for the 2007 season. See also List of Pacific hurricanes List of Category 4 Pacific hurricanes Timeline of the 2001 Pacific hurricane season Hurricane Amanda (2014) References External links National Hurricane Center National Hurricane Center's advisory archive on Hurricane Adolph National Hurricane Center's graphic archive on Hurricane Adolph Tropical Cyclone Report for Adolph 2001 Pacific hurricane season Category 4 Pacific hurricanes Adolph