Tropical cyclone naming

This article is about the current and future tropical cyclone lists. For the history of naming, see History of tropical cyclone naming. For previously named storms, see Historical tropical cyclone names.

Tropical cyclones and subtropical cyclones are named by various warning centers to simplify communication between forecasters and the general public regarding forecasts, watches and warnings. The names are intended to reduce confusion in the event of concurrent storms in the same basin. Once storms develop sustained wind speeds of more than 33 knots (61 km/h; 38 mph), names are generally assigned to them from predetermined lists, depending on the basin in which they originate. Some tropical depressions are named in the Western Pacific; while tropical cyclones must contain a significant amount of gale-force winds before they are named in the Southern Hemisphere.

Before it became standard practice to give personal (first) names to tropical cyclones, they were named after places, objects, or the saints' feast days on which they occurred. Credit for the first usage of personal names for weather systems is generally given to Queensland Government Meteorologist Clement Wragge, who named systems between 1887 and 1907. When Wragge retired, the practice fell into disuse for several years until it was revived in the latter part of World War II for the Western Pacific. Formal naming schemes and lists have subsequently been used for major storms in the Eastern, Central, Western and Southern Pacific basins, and the Australian region, Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean.

History

Main articles: History of tropical cyclone naming and List of historic tropical cyclone names

Tropical cyclone naming institutions
Basin	Institution	Area of responsibility
Northern Hemisphere
North Atlantic Eastern Pacific	United States National Hurricane Center	Equator northward, European and African Atlantic Coasts – 140°W	^[1]
Central Pacific	United States Central Pacific Hurricane Center	Equator northward, 140°W - 180°	^[1]
Western Pacific	Japan Meteorological Agency PAGASA (Unofficial)	Equator – 60°N, 180 – 100°E 5°N – 21°N, 115°E – 135°E	^[2] ^[3]
North Indian Ocean	India Meteorological Department	Equator northward, 100°E – 40°E	^[4]
Southern Hemisphere
South-West Indian Ocean	Mauritius Meteorological Services Météo Madagascar Météo France Reunion	Equator – 40°S, 55°E – 90°E Equator – 40°S, African Coast – 55°E Equator – 40°S, African Coast – 90°E	^[5]
Australian region	Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Papua New Guinea National Weather Service Australian Bureau of Meteorology	Equator – 10°S, 90°E – 141°E Equator – 10°S, 141°E – 160°E 10°S – 40°S, 90°E – 160°E	^[6]
Southern Pacific	Fiji Meteorological Service Meteorological Service of New Zealand	Equator – 25°S, 160°E – 120°W 25°S – 40°S, 160°E – 120°W	^[6]
South Atlantic	Brazilian Navy Hydrographic Center (Unofficial)	Equator – 35°S, Brazilian Coast – 20°W	^[7]

Before the formal start of naming, tropical cyclones were often named after places, objects, or saints' feast days on which they occurred.^[8] The credit for the first usage of personal names for weather systems is generally given to the Queensland Government Meteorologist Clement Wragge, who named systems between 1887 and 1907.^[8] This system of naming weather systems subsequently fell into disuse for several years after Wragge retired until it was revived in the latter part of World War II for the Western Pacific.^[8] Formal naming schemes have subsequently been introduced for the North Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Western and Southern Pacific basins as well as the Australian region and Indian Ocean.^[8]

At present, tropical cyclones are officially named by one of eleven warning centers and retain their names throughout their lifetimes to facilitate the effective communication of forecasts and storm-related hazards to the general public.^[9] This is especially important when multiple storms are occurring simultaneously in the same ocean basin.^[9] Names are generally assigned in order from predetermined lists, once they produce one, three, or ten-minute sustained wind speeds of more than 65 km/h (40 mph).^[1][4][5] However, standards vary from basin to basin, with some systems named in the Western Pacific when they develop into tropical depressions or enter PAGASA's area of responsibility.^[3] Within the Southern Hemisphere, systems must be characterized by a significant amount of gale-force winds occurring around the center before they are named.^[5][6]

Any member of the World Meteorological Organization's hurricane, typhoon and tropical cyclone committees can request that the name of a tropical cyclone be retired or withdrawn from the various tropical cyclone naming lists.^[1][2][6] A name is retired or withdrawn if a consensus or majority of members agree that the system has acquired a special notoriety, such as causing a large number of deaths and amounts of damage, impact, or for other special reasons.^[1] A replacement name is then submitted to the committee concerned and voted upon, but these names can be rejected and replaced with another name for various reasons: these reasons include the spelling and pronunciation of the name, the similarity to the name of a recent tropical cyclone or on another list of names, and the length of the name for modern communication channels such as social media.^[1][2][10] PAGASA also retires the names of significant tropical cyclones when they have caused at least ₱1 billion in damage or have caused at least 300 deaths.^[11]

North Atlantic Ocean

Further information: List of retired Atlantic hurricane names

 

Hurricane Ian at peak intensity while approaching Florida in September 2022.

Within the North Atlantic Basin, tropical or subtropical storms are named by the United States National Hurricane Center (NHC/RSMC Miami), when they are judged to have 1-minute sustained winds of at least 34 kn (39 mph; 63 km/h).^[1] The name selected comes from one of six rotating alphabetic lists of twenty-one names, that are maintained by the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) RA IV Hurricane Committee.^[1] These lists skip the letters Q, U, X, Y and Z, rotate from year to year and alternate between male and female names.^[1] The names of significant tropical cyclones are retired from the lists, with a replacement name selected at the next meeting of the Hurricane Committee.^[1]

Until 2021, if all of the names on the annual name list were used, additional tropical or subtropical storms would be named with Greek letters. In March 2021, the WMO announced any additional storms will receive a name from a supplemental list, to avoid confusion caused by the Greek letter names.^[12]

List of Atlantic tropical cyclone names

2022
Names	Alex	Bonnie	Colin	Danielle	Earl	Fiona	Gaston	Hermine	Ian	Julia	Karl
	Lisa	Martin	Nicole	Owen	Paula	Richard	Shary	Tobias	Virginie	Walter
2023
Names	Arlene	Bret	Cindy	Don	Emily	Franklin	Gert	Harold	Idalia	Jose	Katia
	Lee	Margot	Nigel	Ophelia	Philippe	Rina	Sean	Tammy	Vince	Whitney
2024
Names	Alberto	Beryl	Chris	Debby	Ernesto	Francine	Gordon	Helene	Isaac	Joyce	Kirk
	Leslie	Milton	Nadine	Oscar	Patty	Rafael	Sara	Tony	Valerie	William
2025
Names	Andrea	Barry	Chantal	Dexter	Erin	Fernand	Gabrielle	Humberto	Imelda	Jerry	Karen
	Lorenzo	Melissa	Nestor	Olga	Pablo	Rebekah	Sebastien	Tanya	Van	Wendy
2026
Names	Arthur	Bertha	Cristobal	Dolly	Edouard	Fay	Gonzalo	Hanna	Isaias	Josephine	Kyle
	Leah	Marco	Nana	Omar	Paulette	Rene	Sally	Teddy	Vicky	Wilfred
2027
Names	Ana	Bill	Claudette	Danny	Elsa	Fred	Grace	Henri	Imani	Julian	Kate
	Larry	Mindy	Nicholas	Odette	Peter	Rose	Sam	Teresa	Victor	Wanda
Supplemental List
Names	Adria	Braylen	Caridad	Deshawn	Emery	Foster	Gemma	Heath	Isla	Jacobus	Kenzie
	Lucio	Makayla	Nolan	Orlanda	Pax	Ronin	Sophie	Tayshaun	Viviana	Will

Eastern and Central Pacific Ocean

Further information: List of retired Pacific hurricane names

 

Hurricane Darby at peak intensity over the Eastern Pacific Ocean in July 2022.

Within the Eastern Pacific Ocean, there are two warning centers that assign names to tropical cyclones on behalf of the World Meteorological Organization when they are judged to have intensified into a tropical storm with winds of at least 34 kn (39 mph; 63 km/h).^[1] Tropical cyclones that intensify into tropical storms between the coast of Americas and 140°W are named by the National Hurricane Center (NHC/RSMC Miami), while tropical cyclones intensifying into tropical storms between 140°W and 180° are named by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC/RSMC Honolulu).^[1] Significant tropical cyclones have their names retired from the lists and a replacement name selected at the next World Meteorological Organization Hurricane Committee.^[1]

Eastern North Pacific (east of 140°W)

When a tropical depression intensifies into a tropical storm to the north of the Equator between the coastline of the Americas and 140°W, it will be named by the NHC. There are six lists of names which rotate every six years and begin with the letters A—Z used, skipping Q and U, with each name alternating between a male or a female name.^[1] The names of significant tropical cyclones are retired from the lists, with a replacement name selected at the next meeting of the Hurricane Committee.^[1] If all of the names on the annual name list are used, any additional tropical or subtropical storms will receive a name from a supplemental list.^[12]

List of Eastern Pacific tropical cyclone names

2022
Names	Agatha	Blas	Celia	Darby	Estelle	Frank	Georgette	Howard	Ivette	Javier	Kay	Lester
	Madeline	Newton	Orlene	Paine	Roslyn	Seymour	Tina	Virgil	Winifred	Xavier	Yolanda	Zeke
2023
Names	Adrian	Beatriz	Calvin	Dora	Eugene	Fernanda	Greg	Hilary	Irwin	Jova	Kenneth	Lidia
	Max	Norma	Otis	Pilar	Ramon	Selma	Todd	Veronica	Wiley	Xina	York	Zelda
2024
Names	Aletta	Bud	Carlotta	Daniel	Emilia	Fabio	Gilma	Hector	Ileana	John	Kristy	Lane
	Miriam	Norman	Olivia	Paul	Rosa	Sergio	Tara	Vicente	Willa	Xavier	Yolanda	Zeke
2025
Names	Alvin	Barbara	Cosme	Dalila	Erick	Flossie	Gil	Henriette	Ivo	Juliette	Kiko	Lorena
	Mario	Narda	Octave	Priscilla	Raymond	Sonia	Tico	Velma	Wallis	Xina	York	Zelda
2026
Names	Amanda	Boris	Cristina	Douglas	Elida	Fausto	Genevieve	Hernan	Iselle	Julio	Karina	Lowell
	Marie	Norbert	Odalys	Polo	Rachel	Simon	Trudy	Vance	Winnie	Xavier	Yolanda	Zeke
2027
Names	Andres	Blanca	Carlos	Dolores	Enrique	Felicia	Guillermo	Hilda	Ignacio	Jimena	Kevin	Linda
	Marty	Nora	Olaf	Pamela	Rick	Sandra	Terry	Vivian	Waldo	Xina	York	Zelda
Supplemental List
Names	Aidan	Bruna	Carmelo	Daniella	Esteban	Flor	Gerardo	Hedda	Izzy	Jacinta	Kenito	Luna
	Marina	Nancy	Ovidio	Pia	Rey	Skylar	Teo	Violeta	Wilfredo	Xinia	Yariel	Zoe

Central North Pacific Ocean (140°W to 180°)

 

Hurricane Walaka in October 2018, at peak intensity south of Johnston Atoll

When a tropical depression intensifies into a tropical storm to the north of the Equator between 140°W and 180°, it is named by the CPHC.^[1] Four lists of Hawaiian names are maintained by the World Meteorological Organization's hurricane committee, rotating without regard to year, with the first name for a new year being the next name in sequence that was not used the previous year.^[1] The names of significant tropical cyclones are retired from the lists, with a replacement name selected at the next Hurricane Committee meeting.^[1]

List of Central Pacific tropical cyclone names

List	Names
1	Akoni	Ema	Hone	Iona	Keli	Lala	Moke	Nolo	Olana	Pena	Ulana	Wale
2	Aka	Ekeka	Hene	Iolana	Keoni	Lino	Mele	Nona	Oliwa	Pama	Upana	Wene
3	Alika	Ele	Huko	Iopa	Kika	Lana	Maka	Neki	Omeka	Pewa	Unala	Wali
4	Ana	Ela	Halola	Iune	Kilo	Loke	Malia	Niala	Oho	Pali	Ulika	Walaka
References:^[1]

Western Pacific Ocean (180° – 100°E)

 

Typhoon Hinnmanor at its secondary peak intensity while east of Taiwan in September 2022.

Tropical cyclones that occur within the Northern Hemisphere between the anti-meridian and 100°E are officially named by the Japan Meteorological Agency when they become tropical storms.^[2] However, PAGASA also names tropical cyclones that occur or develop into tropical depressions within their self-defined area of responsibility between 5°N–25°N and 115°E–135°E.^[3] This often results in tropical cyclones in the region having two names.^[3]

International names

Further information: List of retired Pacific typhoon names

Tropical cyclones within the Western Pacific are assigned international names by the Japan Meteorological Agency when they become a tropical storm with 10-minute sustained winds of at least 34 kn (39 mph; 63 km/h).^[2] The names are used sequentially without regard to year and are taken from five lists of names that were prepared by the ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee, after each of the 14 members submitted 10 names in 1998.^[2] The order of the names to be used was determined by placing the English name of the members in alphabetical order.^[2] Members of the committee are allowed to request the retirement or replacement of a system's name if it causes extensive destruction or for other reasons such as number of deaths.^[2]

List of Western Pacific tropical cyclone names

List	Contributing nation
	Cambodia	China	North Korea	Hong Kong	Japan	Laos	Macau	Malaysia	Micronesia	Philippines	South Korea	Thailand	United States	Vietnam
1	Damrey	Haikui	Kirogi	Yun-yeung	Koinu	Bolaven	Sanba	Jelawat	Ewiniar	Maliksi	Gaemi	Prapiroon	Maria	Son-Tinh
	Ampil	Wukong	Jongdari	Shanshan	Yagi	Leepi	Bebinca	Pulasan	Soulik	Cimaron	Jebi	Krathon	Barijat	Trami
2	Kong-rey	Yinxing	Toraji	Man-yi	Usagi	Pabuk	Wutip	Sepat	Mun	Danas	Nari	Wipha	Francisco	Co-may
	Krosa	Bailu	Podul	Lingling	Kajiki	Nongfa	Peipah	Tapah	Mitag	Ragasa	Neoguri	Bualoi	Matmo	Halong
3	Nakri	Fengshen	Kalmaegi	Fung-wong	Koto	Nokaen	Penha	Nuri	Sinlaku	Hagupit	Jangmi	Mekkhala	Higos	Bavi
	Maysak	Haishen	Noul	Dolphin	Kujira	Chan-hom	Peilou	Nangka	Saudel	Narra	Gaenari	Atsani	Etau	Bang-Lang
4	Krovanh	Dujuan	Surigae	Choi-wan	Koguma	Champi	In-fa	Cempaka	Nepartak	Lupit	Mirinae	Nida	Omais	Conson
	Chanthu	Dianmu	Mindulle	Lionrock	Kompasu	Namtheun	Malou	Nyatoh	Rai	Malakas	Megi	Chaba	Aere	Songda
5	Trases	Mulan	Meari	Ma-on	Tokage	Hinnamnor	Muifa	Merbok	Nanmadol	Talas	Noru	Kulap	Roke	Sonca
	Nesat	Haitang	Nalgae	Banyan	Yamaneko	Pakhar	Sanvu	Mawar	Guchol	Talim	Doksuri	Khanun	Lan	Saola
References:^[2]^[13]^[14]

Philippines

Further information: List of retired Philippine typhoon names

 

Typhoon Karding (Noru) at peak intensity while approaching the Philippines in September 2022.

Since 1963, PAGASA has independently operated its own naming scheme for tropical cyclones that occur within its own self-defined Philippine Area of Responsibility.^[3][15] The names are taken from four different lists of 25 names and are assigned when a system moves into or develops into a tropical depression within PAGASA's jurisdiction.^[3][15] The four lists of names are rotated every four years, with the names of significant tropical cyclones retired if they have caused at least ₱1 billion in damage and/or at least 300 deaths within the Philippines;^[15][16] replacements to retired names are taken from the agency's list of reserved names.^[15] If the list of names for a given year are exhausted, names are taken from an auxiliary list, the first ten of which are published every year.^[15]

List of Philippine region tropical cyclone names

2022
Main	Agaton	Basyang	Caloy	Domeng	Ester	Florita	Gardo	Henry	Inday	Josie	Karding	Luis	Maymay
	Neneng	Obet	Paeng	Queenie	Rosal	Samuel	Tomas	Umberto	Venus	Waldo	Yayang	Zeny
Auxiliary	Agila	Bagwis	Chito	Diego	Elena	Felino	Gunding	Harriet	Indang	Jessa
2023
Main	Amang	Betty	Chedeng	Dodong	Egay	Falcon	Goring	Hanna	Ineng	Jenny	Kabayan	Liwayway	Marilyn
	Nimfa	Onyok	Perla	Quiel	Ramon	Sarah	Tamaraw	Ugong	Viring	Weng	Yoyoy	Zigzag
Auxiliary	Abe	Berto	Charo	Dado	Estoy	Felion	Gening	Herman	Irma	Jaime
2024
Main	Aghon	Butchoy	Carina	Dindo	Enteng	Ferdie	Gener	Helen	Igme	Julian	Kristine	Leon	Marce
	Nika	Ofel	Pepito	Querubin	Romina	Siony	Tonyo	Upang	Vicky	Warren	Yoyong	Zosimo
Auxiliary	Alakdan	Baldo	Clara	Dencio	Estong	Felipe	Gomer	Heling	Ismael	Julio
2025
Main	Auring	Bising	Crising	Dante	Emong	Fabian	Gorio	Huaning	Isang	Jacinto	Kiko	Lannie	Mirasol
	Nando	Opong	Paolo	Quedan	Ramil	Salome	Tino	Uwan	Verbena	Wilma	Yasmin	Zoraida
Auxiliary	Alamid	Bruno	Conching	Dolor	Ernie	Florante	Gerardo	Hernan	Isko	Jerome
References:^[15]

North Indian Ocean (45°E – 100°E)

 

Cyclone Amphan near peak intensity over the Bay of Bengal in May 2020.

Within the North Indian Ocean between 45°E – 100°E, tropical cyclones are named by the India Meteorological Department (IMD/RSMC New Delhi) when they are judged to have intensified into cyclonic storms with 3-minute sustained wind speeds of at least 34 kn (39 mph; 63 km/h).^[4] If a cyclonic storm moves into the basin from the Western Pacific, then it will keep its original name.^[4] However, if the system weakens into a deep depression and subsequently reintensifies after moving into the region, then it will be assigned a new name.^[4] In May 2020, the naming of Cyclone Amphan exhausted the original list of names established in 2004.^[4] A new list of names has been prepared and will be used in alphabetical order for storms after Amphan.^[4][17]

List of Northern Indian Ocean tropical cyclone names (effective from 2020)

List	Contributing nation
	Bangladesh	India	Iran	Maldives	Myanmar	Oman	Pakistan	Qatar	Saudi Arabia	Sri Lanka	Thailand	U.A.E.	Yemen
1	Nisarga	Gati	Nivar	Burevi	Tauktae	Yaas	Gulab	Shaheen	Jawad	Asani	Sitrang	Mandous	Mocha
2	Biparjoy	Tej	Hamoon	Midhili	Michaung	Remal	Asna	Dana	Fengal	Shakhti	Montha	Senyar	Ditwah
3	Arnab	Murasu	Akvan	Kaani	Ngamann	Sail	Sahab	Lulu	Ghazeer	Gigum	Thianyot	Afoor	Diksam
4	Upakul	Aag	Sepand	Odi	Kyarthit	Naseem	Afshan	Mouj	Asif	Gagana	Bulan	Nahhaam	Sira
5	Barshon	Vyom	Booran	Kenau	Sapakyee	Muzn	Manahil	Suhail	Sidrah	Verambha	Phutala	Quffal	Bakhur
6	Rajani	Jhar	Anahita	Endheri	Wetwun	Sadeem	Shujana	Sadaf	Hareed	Garjana	Aiyara	Daaman	Ghwyzi
7	Nishith	Probaho	Azar	Riyau	Mwaihout	Dima	Parwaz	Reem	Faid	Neeba	Saming	Deem	Hawf
8	Urmi	Neer	Pooyan	Guruva	Kywe	Manjour	Zannata	Rayhan	Kaseer	Ninnada	Kraison	Gargoor	Balhaf
9	Meghala	Prabhanjan	Arsham	Kurangi	Pinku	Rukam	Sarsar	Anbar	Nakheel	Viduli	Matcha	Khubb	Brom
10	Samiron	Ghurni	Hengame	Kuredhi	Yinkaung	Watad	Badban	Oud	Haboob	Ogha	Mahingsa	Degl	Shuqra
11	Pratikul	Ambud	Savas	Horangu	Linyone	Al-jarz	Sarrab	Bahar	Bareq	Salitha	Phraewa	Athmad	Fartak
12	Sarobor	Jaladhi	Tahamtan	Thundi	Kyeekan	Rabab	Gulnar	Seef	Alreem	Rivi	Asuri	Boom	Darsah
13	Mahanisha	Vega	Toofan	Faana	Bautphat	Raad	Waseq	Fanar	Wabil	Rudu	Thara	Saffar	Samhah

South-West Indian Ocean (Africa – 90°E)

 

Cyclone Batsirai near peak intensity northwest of Mauritius in February 2022.

Within the South-West Indian Ocean in the Southern Hemisphere between Africa and 90°E, a tropical or subtropical disturbance is named when it is judged to have intensified into a tropical storm with winds of at least 34 kn (39 mph; 63 km/h).^[5][18] This is defined as being when gales are either observed or estimated to be present near a significant portion of the system's center.^[5] Systems are named in conjunction with Météo-France Reunion by either Météo Madagascar or the Mauritius Meteorological Service.^[5] If a disturbance reaches the naming stage between Africa and 55°E, then Météo Madagascar names it; if it reaches the naming stage between 55°E and 90°E, then the Mauritius Meteorological Service names it.^[5] The names are taken from three pre-determined lists of names, which rotate on a triennial basis, with any names that have been used automatically removed.^[5] These names are then replaced by the WMO's RA I Tropical Cyclone Committee, with names submitted by member nations.^[5]

List of South–West Indian Ocean tropical cyclone names

2022–23
Names	Ashley	Balita	Cheneso	Dingani	Enala	Fabien	Gezani	Horacio	Indusa	Juluka	Kundai	Lisebo	Michel
	Nousra	Olivier	Pokera	Quincy	Rebaone	Salama	Tristan	Ursula	Violet	Wilson	Xila	Yekela	Zaina
2023–24
Names	Alvaro	Belal	Candice	Djoungou	Eleanor	Filipo	Gamane	Hidaya	Ialy	Jeremy	Kanga	Ludzi	Melina
	Noah	Onias	Pelagie	Quamar	Rita	Solani	Tarik	Urilia	Vuyane	Wagner	Xusa	Yarona	Zacarias
References:^[5]^[18]

Australian region (90°E – 160°E)

Further information: List of retired Australian cyclone names

Within the Australian region in the Southern Hemisphere between 90°E – 160°E, a tropical cyclone is named when observations or Dvorak intensity analysis indicate that a system has gale force or stronger winds near the center which are forecast to continue.^[6] The Indonesian Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika names systems that develop between the Equator and 10°S and 90°E and 141°E, while Papua New Guinea's National Weather Service names systems that develop between the Equator and 10°S and 141°E and 160°E.^[6] Outside of these areas, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology names systems that develop into tropical cyclones.^[6] In order to enable local authorities and their communities in taking action to reduce the impact of a tropical cyclone, each of these warning centres reserve the right to name a system early if it has a high chance of being named.^[6] If a name is assigned to a tropical cyclone that causes loss of life or significant damage and disruption to the way of life of a community, then the name assigned to that storm is retired from the list of names for the region.^[6] A replacement name is then submitted to the next World Meteorological Organization's RA V Tropical Cyclone Committee meeting.^[6]

Indonesia

If a system intensifies into a tropical cyclone between the Equator – 10°S and 90°E – 141°E, it will be named by the Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (BMKG/TCWC Jakarta).^[6] Names are assigned in sequence from list A, while list B details names that will replace names on list A that are retired or removed for other reasons.^[6]

List of Indonesian tropical cyclone names

List A
Anggrek	Bakung	Cempaka	Dahlia	Flamboyan	Kenanga	Lili	Melati	Rambutan	Teratai
List B
Anggur	Belimbing	Duku	Jambu	Lengkeng	Manggis	Nangka	Pepaya	Terong	Sawo
References:^[6]^[19]

Papua New Guinea

If a system intensifies into a tropical cyclone between the Equator – 10°S and 141°E – 160°E, then it will be named by Papua New Guinea National Weather Service (NWS, TCWC Port Moresby).^[6] Names are assigned in sequence from list A and are automatically retired after being used regardless of any damage caused.^[6] List B contains names that will replace names on list A that are retired or removed for other reasons.^[6]

List of Papua New Guinea tropical cyclone names

List A
Alu	Buri	Dodo	Emau	Fere	Hibu	Ila	Kama	Lobu	Maila
List B
Nou	Obaha	Paia	Ranu	Sabi	Tau	Ume	Vali	Wau	Auram
References:^[6]

Australia

 

Cyclone Darian at peak intensity in December 2022

When a system develops into a tropical cyclone below 10°S between 90°E and 160°E, then it will be named by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM/TCWC Melbourne).^[6] The names are assigned in alphabetical order and used in rotating order without regard to year.^[6]

List of Australian tropical cyclone names

List A
Names	Anika	Billy	Charlotte	Darian	Ellie	Freddy	Gabrielle	Herman	Ilsa	Jasper	Kirrily
	Lincoln	Megan	Neville	Olga	Paul	Robyn	Sean	Tasha	Vince	Zelia	------
List B
Names	Anthony	Bianca	Courtney	Dianne	Errol	Fina	Grant	Hayley	Iggy	Jenna	Koji
	Luana	Mitchell	Narelle	Oran	Peta	Riordan	Sandra	Tim	Victoria	Zane	------
List C
Names	Alessia	Bruce	Catherine	Dylan	Edna	Fletcher	Gillian	Hadi	Ivana	Jack	Kate
	Laszlo	Mingzhu	Nathan	Oriana	Quincey	Raquel	Stan	Tatiana	Uriah	Yvette	------
List D
Names	Alfred	Blanche	Caleb	Dara	Ernie	Frances	Greg	Hilda	Irving	Joyce	Kelvin
	Linda	Marco	Nora	Owen	Penny	Riley	Savannah	Trung	Verity	Wallace	------
List E
Names	Amber	Blake	Claudia	Declan	Esther	Ferdinand	Gretel	Heath	Imogen	Joshua	Kimi
	Lucas	Marian	Niran	Odette	Paddy	Ruby	Stafford	Tiffany	Vernon	------	-----
References:^[6]

Southern Pacific Ocean (160°E – 120°W)

 

Cyclone Yasa at peak intensity while approaching Fiji in December 2020.

Further information: List of retired South Pacific cyclone names

Within the Southern Pacific basin in the Southern Hemisphere between 160°E – 120°W, a tropical cyclone is named when observations or Dvorak intensity analysis indicate that a system has gale force or stronger winds near the centre which are forecast to continue.^[6] The Fiji Meteorological Service (FMS) names systems that are located between the Equator and 25°S, while the New Zealand MetService names systems (in conjunction with the FMS) that develop to the south of 25°S.^[6] In order to enable local authorities and their communities in taking action to reduce the impact of a tropical cyclone, the FMS reserves the right to name a system early if it has a high chance of being named.^[6] If a tropical cyclone causes loss of life or significant damage and disruption to the way of life of a community, then the name assigned to that cyclone is retired from the list of names for the region.^[6] A replacement name is then submitted to the next World Meteorological Organization's RA V Tropical Cyclone Committee meeting.^[6] The name of a tropical cyclone is determined by using Lists A — D in order, without regard to the year before restarting with List A.^[6] List E contains names that will replace names on A-D when needed.^[6]

List of South Pacific tropical cyclone names

List A
Names	Aru	Bina	Carol	Dovi	Eva	Fili	Gina	Hale	Irene	Judy	Kevin	Lola	Mal
	Nat	Osai	Pita	Rae	Seru	Tam	Urmil	Vaianu	Wati	Xavier	Yani	Zita
List B
Names	Arthur	Becky	Chip	Denia	Elisa	Fotu	Glen	Hettie	Innis	Julie	Ken	Lin	Maciu
	Nisha	Orea	Palu	Rene	Sarah	Troy	Uinita	Vanessa	Wano	------	Yvonne	Zaka
List C
Names	Alvin	Bune	Cyril	Daphne	Eden	Florin	Garry	Haley	Isa	June	Kofi	Louise	Mike
	Niko	Opeti	Perry	Reuben	Solo	Tuni	Ulu	Victor	Wanita	------	Yates	Zidane
List D
Names	Amos	Bart	Crystal	Dean	Ella	Fehi	Garth	Hola	Iris	Jo	Kala	Liua	Mona
	Neil	Oma	Pana	Rita	Samadiyo	Tasi	Uesi	Vicky	Wasi	------	Yabaki	Zazu
List E (Standby)
Names	Adama	Ben	Christy	Dakai	Emosi	Feki	Germaine	Hart	Ili	Josese	Kirio	Lute	Mata
	Neta	Olina	Paea	Rex	Sete	Temo	Uila	Velma	Wane	------	Yavala	Zanna
References:^[6]

South Atlantic Ocean

When a tropical or subtropical storm exists in the South Atlantic Ocean, the Brazilian Navy Hydrographic Center's Marine Meteorological Service names the system using a predetermined list of names. The names are assigned in alphabetical order and used in rotating order without regard to year.^[7] The name "Kurumí" replaced "Kamby" in 2018 without the latter being used.

List of South Atlantic tropical cyclone names

Names	Arani	Bapo	Cari	Deni	Eçaí	Guará	Iba	Jaguar	Kurumí	Mani	Oquira	Potira	Raoni	Ubá	Yakecan
References:^[7]

See also

•  Tropical cyclones portal

• Tropical cyclone scales
• Atlantic hurricane season
• South Atlantic tropical cyclone
• Pacific hurricane season
• Pacific typhoon season
• South Pacific tropical cyclone
• North Indian Ocean tropical cyclone
• South-West Indian Ocean tropical cyclone
• Winter storm naming in the United Kingdom and Ireland
• Australian region tropical cyclone
• Regional Specialized Meteorological Center

Notes

References

1. RA IV Hurricane Committee (April 29, 2021). Hurricane Operational Plan for North America, Central America and the Caribbean 2021 (PDF) (Report). World Meteorological Organization. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
2. WMO/ESCP Typhoon Committee (2019). Typhoon Committee Operational Manual Meteorological Component 2019 (Report). World Meteorological Organization. pp. 1–7, 33–34. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
3. "Why and how storms get their names". GMA News. September 27, 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
4. Tropical Cyclone Operational Plan for the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea: 2019 (Report) (2019 ed.). World Meteorological Organization. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
5. RA I Tropical Cyclone Committee (2021). Tropical Cyclone Operational Plan for the South-West Indian Ocean (PDF) (Report). World Meteorological Organization.
6. RA V Tropical Cyclone Committee (October 31, 2022). Tropical Cyclone Operational Plan for the South-East Indian Ocean and the Southern Pacific Ocean 2022 (PDF) (Report). World Meteorological Organization. pp. I-4–II-9 (9–21). Retrieved February 22, 2023.
7. (PDF) (in Portuguese). Brazilian Navy. 2018. p. C-1-1. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
8. Dorst, Neal M (October 23, 2012). "They Called the Wind Mahina: The History of Naming Cyclones" (PPTX). Hurricane Research Division, Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Slides 8–72.
9. Landsea, Christopher W; Dorst, Neal M (June 1, 2014). "Subject: Tropical Cyclone Names: B1) How are tropical cyclones named?". Tropical Cyclone Frequently Asked Question. United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hurricane Research Division. Archived from the original on March 29, 2015.
10. "Tropical Cyclone Names". Australian Bureau of Meteorology. November 10, 2014. from the original on February 22, 2015. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
11. (Press release). Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. February 5, 2015. Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
12. "WMO Hurricane Committee retires tropical cyclone names and ends the use of Greek alphabet". World Meteorological Organization. March 17, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
13. RSMC Tokyo-Typhoon Center (March 24, 2018). . Japan Meteorological Agency. Archived from the original on December 12, 2009. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
14. "54th Typhoon Committee". public.wmo.int. May 30, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
15. "Philippine Tropical Cyclone Names". Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. from the original on January 30, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
16. (Press release). Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Archived from the original on November 14, 2015. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
17. "IMD Releases New List of Upcoming Cyclone Names Over North Indian Ocean | The Weather Channel - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com". The Weather Channel.
18. La Reunion Tropical Cyclone Centre (August 31, 2015). "How are the names chosen?". Météo-France. from the original on July 21, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
19. "Cyclone Names". Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika. from the original on March 16, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2015.

External links

• AskBOM: How do tropical cyclones get their names?
• United States National Hurricane Center – RSMC Miami
• United States Central Pacific Hurricane Center – RSMC Honolulu
• Japan Meteorological Agency – RSMC Tokyo
• India Meteorological Department – RSMC New Delhi
• Indonesia Badan Meteorologi & Geofisika – TCWC Jakarta
• Australia Bureau of Meteorology – TCWC Melbourne
• Fiji Meteorological Service – RSMC Nadi
• Meteorological Service of New Zealand – TCWC Wellington
• Brazilian Navy Hydrography Center – Marine Meteorological Service
• Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration