Category Archives: Hurricane Names

Hurricane Irene 2011: How Are Hurricanes Named?

Interestingly enough, the last time Irene was used was in 2005 when two storms later Hurricane Katrina laid waste to New Orleans. Ladies, it's not a contest. Earl wasn't too bad, so his name will stay in rotation. Andrew, Katrina, … Continue reading

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Hurricane Irene 2011: How Are Hurricanes Named?

Atlantic tropical storms have been named since 1953 from lists created by the National Hurricane Center, now of which are maintained and updated by the World Me. The storm, which could produce large amounts of rain and wind up to … Continue reading

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Hurricane Who? How Irene Got Her Name

Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. They are now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorologic. A list of Atlantic hurricane names is already available for … Continue reading

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Hurricane Who? How Irene Got Her Name

29 will mark the sixth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina – one of the worst disasters in US history. "Katrina" has been officially retired from the active list of hurricane names, but we should not rest easy until we have absorbed … Continue reading

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Hurricane Who? How Irene Got Her Name

"Who would've thought that a hurricane with one's name would be a guest at their wedding?" Rios said. If conditions aren't too bad for safe driving, Rios said, the ceremony would be moved indoors at the Savin Rock Conference Center, … Continue reading

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