Hurricanes, that is. Since there are (as of this morning) three whirling away there could be confusion about which is where if they were numbered instead of given a name.
Who names them? The World Meteorological Organization composes a list and then works their way down it. When, in the fullness of time, all of the names have been used, they switch to the Greek alphabet. Sloppy reporting here, but I don't think that has happened yet.
Is there a hurricane out there with your name on it? (Not meant in a sinister Clint Eastwood way.)
Hurricane Richard October 20th, 2010. 100 mph, two dead, $80 million in damages Affected Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras.
Hurricane Nina August 7, 1957 85 mph, four killed, $100,000 in damages. Last of the season for the Central Pacific and affected Hawaii.
"So what's your hurricane, baby?" Overheard in a bar.
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