Typhoon Naming Rules
How tropical cyclones are named, retired, and communicated across regions.
Typhoon names are maintained by regional meteorological committees so warnings stay clear across countries and languages.
Core rules
- Names come from rotating regional lists, not from a single country.
- Names may be retired after storms cause severe loss or exceptional impact.
- Forecast users should pair name-based alerts with local official warnings and live weather data.
Why it matters
Consistent naming helps emergency managers, media, and travelers distinguish active storms quickly when multiple systems exist at the same time.
Source: Wikimedia Commons hurricane symbol · Last updated 2026-06-14