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Five hands on a concrete wall; above a torn edge are scenes of outdoor dining, floodwater, and a crowded street; text reads “Who gets to move on?”
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How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?: Media

Major weather organizations, such as the World Meteorological Organization and the U.S. National Weather Service, name hurricanes according to an order that appears on their own premade lists.
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