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How do they come up with hurricane names?

How far in advance are hurricanes named?

What are the 2025 hurricane names?

Are any retired hurricane names?

What happens if there are more hurricanes than names?

As hurricane season ramps up, we are always wondering how the names for hurricanes and tropical storms are picked. In the U.S., the Atlantic hurricane season is typically June through November. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an "above-normal" tropical storm season for 2025, with an estimated 13 to 19 storms that will reach winds high enough to be named. That means we'll be hearing these names on news reports in the coming months.

How do they come up with hurricane names?

A storm gets a name once it reaches tropical storm status (that

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