The 2023 hurricane season is sure to be an active one, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting an above-average season. With this in mind, it’s important to be prepared for the storms that will be coming our way. One way to do this is to familiarize yourself with the storm names that will be used for the 2023 hurricane season.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is responsible for assigning names to tropical storms and hurricanes. The WMO uses a rotating list of names that are assigned in alphabetical order. The list is used for six years before it is recycled. The 2023 hurricane season will use the same list of names as the 2017 season.
The 2023 hurricane season storm names are Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don, Emily, Franklin, Gert, Harvey, Irma, Jose, Katia, Lee, Maria, Nate, Ophelia, Philippe, Rina, Sean, Tammy, Vince, and Whitney.
It’s important to remember that the names on the list are only used for storms that reach tropical storm or hurricane strength. If a storm does not reach this strength, it will not be given a name.
It’s also important to note that the names on the list are not gender-specific. The WMO does not assign gender to the names, so any storm can be given any name on the list.
The 2023 hurricane season is sure to be an active one, so it’s important to be prepared. Knowing the storm names for the season is one way to stay informed and be ready for whatever comes our way.