The World Meteorological Organization uses six alphabetical lists of names for Atlantic storms and hurricanes that are rotated every six years Kirsty Hatcher is an Associate Editor on the People.com ...

The National Hurricane Center uses an alphabetical list of 21 names when it comes to tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic basin. Wait, aren't there 26 letters in the alphabet? We'll pause ...

It’s hurricane season once again in the Carolinas, and that means keeping an eye on the tropics for storms that could develop into threats. That includes weather systems that rise to the level — ...

Tropical storms and hurricanes are assigned names from alphabetical lists, often sounding soft and feminine. Historically, only female names were used, a practice rooted in naval traditions. Studies ...