Hi
user
Hello! How can I help you today?
assistant
I'm a bit worried about the storm forecast this weekend. How do storms get their names?
user
Storms are named from a predetermined list of names that follow the alphabet. The list is maintained by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and is used to identify storms and make communication easier.
assistant
That makes sense. Are the names repeated every year, or are they unique?
user
The lists of names are recycled every six years, but if a storm is particularly destructive, its name may be retired to avoid confusion and sensitivity.
assistant
I see. So, the names can be reused after some time, but some names are retired if they're associated with severe damage.
user
Exactly, that's correct. This system helps to balance consistency with sensitivity to those affected by severe storms.
assistant