The process of retiring hurricane names
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Tropical Storms and Hurricanes are named for organizational purposes so meteorologists can better communicate storms to the public. Each basin has its own respected list of alphabetical names, which are cycled to avoid confusion.The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a specialized United Nations agency made up of scientists across 193 member states and territories, not only names tropical systems but can also retire them. The WMO prioritizes making meteorological data more
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