How are hurricanes named?

Two of our closest friends flew back from New York to London last night, but their flight was delayed by the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. But why was it called Irene?

The naming convention is a bit more complicated than you might think and has changed over time. You’ll find a brief explanation in this article.


 




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