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Why hurricanes get names and how they are determined

WBRZ Baton Rouge

Aug 27, 2026

Why hurricanes get names and how they are determined

Hurricanes are named through a strict procedure set by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. The National Hurricane Center utilizes these names every…

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Why hurricanes get names and how they are determined

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