Chapter 1
From saints to coordinates
Chapter 2
The era of female names
Chapter 3
The modern naming system
Chapter 4
Retiring the worst storms
YOUR GOAL
Master of How hurricanes get their names
Ch 4 · Retiring the worst storms
gracie Retired Hurricane Names
That storm name is retired, it's gone forever / (Gone forever, oh yeah!)
gracie After a record-breaking 2020 season, meteorologists retired the Greek alphabet system to prevent public confusion.
gracie The letter 'I' holds the record for the most retired Atlantic hurricane names in meteorological history.
BETA
gracie Match devastating storms to their damage to learn why certain hurricane names are retired forever.
Fun Fact
The cursed letter: The letter 'I' is the most retired letter in Atlantic history, with over 12 names retired due to late-season intensity.
Glossary
retire (verb)
To withdraw from a position, active service, or common use. The World Meteorological Organization has retired one hundred Atlantic storm names since the practice began in 1955.
To withdraw from a position, active service, or common use. The World Meteorological Organization has retired one hundred Atlantic storm names since the practice began in 1955.
Quiz
Which Greek letter storm in 2020 caused confusion because it sounded almost identical to the storm 'Eta'?
Quiz
What is the primary reason a hurricane name is retired by the World Meteorological Organization?
Quiz
Which letter of the alphabet has had the most Atlantic hurricane names retired since 1953?
Quiz
Why did the World Meteorological Organization decide to stop using the Greek alphabet for overflow storms after 2020?
Quiz
Which of the following highly destructive 2012 storms had its name retired from the Atlantic list?
Quiz
Which devastating 2005 hurricane name was retired and replaced with 'Katia' for the 2011 season?
Quiz
In what season of the year does the World Meteorological Organization meet to decide which hurricane names to retire?