Florida 2024 Hurricane Names
What are the hurricane names for 2024?
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1st and ends on November 30th. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has released the list of names that will be used for tropical storms and hurricanes that form in the Atlantic Ocean during the 2024 season. The list includes both male and female names, and it alternates between the two each year. The 2024 list is as follows:
- Arthur
- Bertha
- Cristobal
- Dolly
- Edouard
- Fay
- Gonzalo
- Hanna
- Isaias
- Josephine
- Kyle
- Leah
- Marco
- Nana
- Omar
- Paulette
- Rene
- Sally
- Teddy
- Vicky
- Wilfred
How are hurricane names chosen?
The NHC maintains a rotating list of hurricane names that are used for tropical storms and hurricanes that form in the Atlantic Ocean. The list is divided into six alphabetical groups, with each group containing 21 names. The groups are named after the letters A through F, and the names within each group are chosen in alphabetical order. The NHC began using this system in 1953, and the current list of names was adopted in 2017.
The NHC retires hurricane names that have been used for particularly destructive or deadly storms. For example, the name "Katrina" was retired after the devastating hurricane that hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. The NHC also retires names that are deemed to be inappropriate or offensive. For example, the name "Isis" was retired after the terrorist group of the same name emerged in 2014.
What is the outlook for the 2024 hurricane season?
The NHC is predicting an above-average hurricane season for 2024. The agency is forecasting 14 to 21 named storms, 6 to 10 hurricanes, and 3 to 6 major hurricanes. This is higher than the average of 12 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. The NHC is urging residents in hurricane-prone areas to be prepared for the upcoming season.
