ABC13 Weather U: How tropical cyclones get named


HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- How do tropical cyclones get named?

A storm gets named when it gets wind speeds of 39 miles per hour and becomes a tropical storm or a hurricane.
[Ads /]
Meteorologist Kevin Roth explains above in the video about the process.

Follow Kevin Roth on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

[Ads /]
Fill out the form below if you would like to suggest a topic for our weather team to cover.
Copyright © 2024 KTRK-TV. All Rights Reserved.