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Hurricanes, at least in the Atlantic, are named from a pre-chosen list for the year. Every time a new system becomes a tropical storm it is given the next name on the list. The names are in alphabetical order with the letters Q, U, X, Y, and Z excluded. This gives a total of 21 available names for each year. If the National Hurricane Center runs out of names for a given year it will start using letters of the Greek alphabet to name storms. This has only happened once. Each list of names is re-used every six years. If a hurricane is particularly deadly or destructive, however, its name will be retired, meaning no new storms will get that name. It will be replaced by a new name of the same gender and beginning letter. For example the name Katrina was retired after the 2005 season and replaced with Katia for 2011 and subsequent years.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is responsible for naming hurricanes. They have a list of names that alternate between male and female, and these names are derived from different cultures and regions. The names are selected based on their familiarity, ease of pronunciation, and appropriateness for the region.
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How long is a hurricanes name used for?
Until the hurricane dies away
Has there been a hurricane name katia?
Yes. The name Katia was used for hurricanes in 2011 and 2017.
Was Irene ever used as a hurricane name before?
No, All hurricanes have different names and do not repeat the same name.
Was there ever a hurricane name Lilly?
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.
What is the name of the instrument that is used to drop out of an aircraft to take measurements inside hurricanes?
These instruments are called dropsondes.
How long is a hurricanes name used for?
Until the hurricane dies away
Has there been a hurricane name katia?
Yes. The name Katia was used for hurricanes in 2011 and 2017.
By what process are hurricanes named?
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.
What letters are not used in hurricanes name?
The letters Q, U, X, Y, and Z
Why do we name hurricanes?
We usually name hurricanes, so that if there are multiple hurricanes occurring simultaneously, it won't be confusing and it might protect people.
Was Irene ever used as a hurricane name before?
No, All hurricanes have different names and do not repeat the same name.
Was there ever a hurricane name Lilly?
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.
Why do hurricanes have name's?
Cause they do.
What is the name of the instrument that is used to drop out of an aircraft to take measurements inside hurricanes?
These instruments are called dropsondes.
How many of the possible 26 letters are used to name hurricanes?
21. The letters Q, U, X, Y, and Z are not used.
Is a hurricane's name used again?
The names of hurricanes are re-used every 6 years unless they are retired. Names of particularly severe and/or damaging hurricanes are not re-used. The decision whether to remove a name is made yearly at an annual session of the Hurricane Committee. When a name is retired/removed from the list, a new name starting with the same letter is chosen to add to the list in its place.
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