Tropical Cyclone Names

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall

Why is Tropical Storm Bertha named Bertha? Here's how hurricanes get their names

Now that Tropical Storm Bertha is spinning in the Gulf, you may be wondering: How do tropical storms and hurricanes get their names? The answer dates back decades.

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System In The Gulf Now Expected To Become Tropical Storm Bertha

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Tropical Storm Bertha slows, threatens Gulf coast with flash flooding

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Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast

A tropical storm swirling in the US Gulf is expected to bring heavy rainfall and a "life-threatening storm surge" to the south-east of the country, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

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Bertha weakens as it turns west, bringing rain and rough surf to northern Gulf Coast

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Multiple states feel Tropical Storm Bertha impacts: Live forecast updates

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Tropical Storm Bertha to bring storms through Wednesday

The greatest concerns through Wednesday include: Wind gusts that could occasionally reach tropical storm strength. Heavy rainfall in passing rain bands. Dangerous rip currents and rough surf along are...

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Tropical Storm Bertha continues moving west across Gulf, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding

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Closures announced due to Tropical Storm Bertha

Tropical Storm Elida to bring moisture and heat to California this week

Despite being hundreds of miles off the coast, the weakening tropical storm will mean higher temperatures and occasional clouds.

Yahoo

Here’s How Hurricane Names Are Really Chosen

Katrina. Sandy. Helene. Just hearing these hurricane names brings to mind scenes of destruction in New Orleans, New York City and North Carolina, respectively. But it's more than putting a human name to a powerful storm. "Naming hurricanes is incredibly ...

Scientific American

Hurricane Science Has a Lot of Jargon—Here’s What It All Means

When hurricane season is in full swing, the news can be difficult to parse. What’s the difference between a hurricane and a tropical cyclone, after all, and what on Earth is an eye wall replacement cycle? Here’s your Scientific American guide to the ...