Hurricanes are the most expensive natural disasters, with damages totaling $1.3 trillion since 1980, primarily affecting Gulf Coast states like Florida, Texas, and Louisiana.
The World Meteorological Organization has a structured procedure for naming hurricanes that involves creating an annual list repeated every six years, ensuring names are easy to pronounce.
In 2005, names of notably deadly hurricanes such as Katrina, Rita, and Wilma were retired due to their impact, highlighting the importance of clear communication in storm naming.
The retirement of hurricane names happens when a storm causes excessive death or financial loss, as determined during an annual meeting, ensuring clarity for future storms.
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