The 2024 hurricane season has started, and the World Meteorological Organization recently released its list of 2024 hurricane names (Tropical Cyclone Names). Like everyone else, we are hoping that zero storms happen this year and none of these names get used. But the NOAA is predicting an “above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season”. So unfortunately, it is likely that many of these names will get used. So if you are curious to see what the hurricane names are for the 2024 hurricane season, you can find the full list of 2024 hurricane names below, along with a roundup of predicitions and other helpful information about the 2024 hurricane season.
If you are new to hurricane season, you can learn all about them in our Guide on Hurricane Season in Florida. And if you want to see recent names, you can see the lists of 2023 Hurricane Names and the 2022 Hurricane Names.
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2024 Atlantic Hurricane Names
2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions
NOAA Predictions
The National Hurricane Center (NOAA) is predicting an “above-normal” hurricane season. They are predicting an 85% chance that 2024 will be more active than normal. This is compared to a combined 15% chance that the season will be “normal” (10% chance) or “below-normal” (5% chance). The reasons for this prediction are due to water temperatures approaching record highs and the La Nina weather pattern, along with “reduced Atlantic trade winds and less wind shear”.
NOAA has forecasted the following for the 2024 season:
- 17 to 25 total named storms, of which
- 8 to 13 are expected to be hurricanes, and
- 4 to 7 are predicted to be major hurricanes (category 3 or higher)
You can read the full report on their 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook or watch the video below:
Colorado State University Predictions
The Tropical Climate and Weather Team from Colorado State University is also predicting an “extremely active 2024 hurricane season in the Atlantic basin.” They have forecasted the following for the 2024 Atlantic season:
- 23 total named storms
- 11 hurricanes
- 5 major hurricanes (category 3 or higher)
European Centre For Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) Predictions
The ECMWF has similar above-average predictions, forecasting the following for 2024:
- 23 total named storms
- 13 hurricanes
2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Results
The predictions for the 2024 season were pretty close to the actual results, even though the predictions seemed extreme at the time. In other words, this hurricane season was very active and quite intense.
All in all, the 2024 season brought a total of 17 depressions, 17 total storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 major hurricanes.
Eleven hurricanes in one season is classified as “relatively rare”, happening 11 times since 1851 and 4 times over the last two decades, according to the Weather Channel.
2024 Named Storms
- Tropical Storm Alberto – Tropical storm, June 2024, affected Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana
- Hurricane Beryl – Category 5 hurricane, June – July 2024, affected Grenada, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Texas,
- Tropical Storm Chris – Tropical storm, June – July 2024, affected Mexico
- Hurricane Debby – Category 1 hurricane, August 2024, affected Steinhatchee, Florida, South Carolina, as well intense rainfall effects in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and more.
- Hurricane Ernesto – Category 2 hurricane, August 2024, affected Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Bermuda,
- Hurricane Francine – Category 2 hurricane, September 2024, affected Louisiana
- Tropical Storm Gordon – Tropical storm, September 2024
- Hurricane Helene – Category 4 hurricane, September 2024, affected Florida, caused severe flooding in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina
- Hurricane Isaac – Category 2 hurricane, September 2024
- Tropical Storm Joyce – Tropical storm, September 2024
- Hurricane Kirk – Category 4 hurricane, September – October 2024
- Hurricane Leslie – Category 2 hurricane, October 2024
- Hurricane Milton – Category 5 hurricane (landfall as category 3), October 2024, affected Southwest Florida (Sarasota, Venice, Tampa, etc.), and tornado damage throughout Florida
- Tropical Storm Nadine – Tropical storm, October 2024
- Hurricane Oscar – Category 1 hurricane, October 2024, affected Cuba
- Tropical Storm Patty – Tropical storm, November 2024
- Hurricane Rafael – Category 3 hurricane, November 2024 (still active as of 11/08/2024)
FAQs about Names for Hurricanes
Hurricane names are maintained and chosen by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). There is a total of six lists of names, and these are rotated. So one list is used every 6 years. The only time this protocol changes is if a name is retired. For example, the names Ian and Fiona were retired after the 2022 hurricane season.
Hurricane names are determined by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). WMO has a total of six lists that are rotated. That means that the 2024 hurricane names list will be used again in 2030. You can learn more about the hurricane naming process at the WMO’s Tropical Cyclone Naming page.
No. None of the 2023 hurricane names were retired by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
