As Hurricane Humberto Intensifies And Imelda Grows, How Do Storms Get Their Names?

Humberto has emerged as a Category 5, and one of the most active systems in the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Simultaneously, another tropical disturbance is brewing near Hispaniola and the Bahamas, likely becoming tropical storm Imelda. While Humberto and Imelda are classic names with roots in Spanish and German culture, they are not popular names in the United States. A Historical & Practical Perspective On Storm NamingNaming tropical storms and hurricanes is grounded in both history and public safety. MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 01: John Cangialosi, Senior Hurricane Specialist at the National Hurricane Center, inspects a satellite image of Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 season, at the National Hurricane Center on July 01, 2024 in Miami, Florida.