Would you like a storm to be named after you?

7/7/2022 (Permalink)

Have you ever wondered how storms are named? If you are like me and enjoy researching new topics, you will be surprised of the interesting history behind these names. I can give you a brief summary, but I do recommend you read on this subject for yourself.

Storms were once called by their latitude and longitude. Which caused much confusion and errors. By the late 1800’s a formal naming system was cultivated by the United States Navy, in which the hurricane for example would be named after the ship’s commanding officer, wife or another female relative.

Storms originally started with female names. But, in 1978 according to research, the public was outraged by the absence of male names. Today, both are used. In 1978, both female and male naming has been rotated for Pacific and Atlantic storms. You can check to see if your name is on the list by going to: World Meteorological Organization. Many names have been retired (86 to date) and some are even renamed.

Here are a few names that potentially may be used for Atlantic Storms in 2022.

Bonnie

Julia

Danelle

Fiona

Ian

Owen

Virgine

Walter