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How do hurricanes get their names?
Understanding the system behind naming hurricanes
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Naming hurricanes is essential for clear communication and public safety. The World Meteorological Organization oversees a structured list of storm names, aiding both meteorologists and the public in tracking and discussing these powerful systems. While early storm names were assigned randomly or based on local references, they now adhere to a systematic alphabetical structure.
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