The history of hurricane names is expansive, and there are many reasons for why these powerful storms get names each year.

Katrina, Sandy, Andrew — some names are inextricably linked with some of the most devastating hurricanes in recent U.S. history. But how do hurricanes and other tropical storms get their names? First, ...

The list of storm names for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is a mixed bag of newer names and familiar faces. Only one of the names have never appeared before on the list while the rest have been ...

The history of naming hurricanes spans decades and is expansive in nature. There is quite a bit of criteria when it comes to naming hurricanes, as these storms, should they be devastating, will be ...