Currently hurricanes are named by the World Meteorological Organization in Geneva. They have 6 lists kept in rotation that are used to name any hurricanes that happen during the year.
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Hurricane Andrew
Not all US hurricanes are named after women, Andrew, Hugo, Mitch, Ivan, and Charlie were devastating hurricanes named after men. Additionally, the United States does not name its hurricanes. They are named by the World Meteorological Organization, which is comprised of over 100 countries.
Tornadoes are not named. Hurricanes are named by the National Hurricane Center.
There were four hurricanes named Lili, in 1984, 1990, 1996, and 2002. There were three hurricanes named Lily in 1967, 1971, and 1975. Lili was used for storms in the Atlantic Ocean; Lily was used for hurricanes in the eastern Pacific Ocean. No hurricanes have been named Lilly by that spelling.
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No. All hurricanes and other tropical cyclones above tropical depression strength get named, however extratropical cyclones are not named. Tornadoes never get names.
By the speed and force of the wind
yes it can
No. Hurricanes are not named using surnames.