The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, which includes the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico commences on June 1st to November 30th while the Eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through November 30.
Hurricane naming began in 1953, with only female names used until 1978. Male names were added in 1979. Hurricane names are determined by the United Nations World Meteorological Organization. The NHC uses six lists in rotation and they are recycled every six years, so 2019’s list will show up again in 2025.
Here are the storm names for 2019, released by the NOAA:
o Andrea
o Barry
o Chantal
o Dorian
o Erin
o Fernand
o Gabrielle
o Humberto
o Imelda
o Jerry
o Karen
o Lorenzo
o Melissa
o Nestor
o Olga
o Pablo
o Rebekah
o Sebastien
o Tanya
o Van
o Wendy
Preparation is key this Hurricane Season!!!
