Why do storms have names?
1 Answer
Sep 6, 2015
Storms have short, distinctive names to avoid confusion and streamline communications.
Explanation:
Storms like hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons can last a long time.
They get names in order to be identified quickly.
There can be a hundred storms a year, and mariners and airline pilots need to be able to tell them apart.
The use of short, easily remembered names in written and spoken communication is quicker and reduces confusion when two or more storms occur at the same time.
The World Meteorological Organization creates lists of names that are used on a six year rotation
The first storm of a year gets an A name, like Hurricane Ana or Typhoon Amang, the next one gets a B name, and so on.
(from www.wesh.com)
