There have been some stumbling blocks for pronunciation in previous years, but the 2024 names seem fairly straightforward. If you're not sure, NOAA has a pronunciation guide.

We'll update the list below with links for each of these as the storms are named:

• Alberto
• Beryl
• Chris
• Debby
• Ernesto
• Francine
• Gordon
• Helene
• Isaac
• Joyce
• Kirk
• Leslie
• Milton
• Nadine
• Oscar
• Patty
• Rafael
• Sara
• Tony
• Valerie
• William

If you recognize any of the names from previous years, that's because the lists of names are recycled by NOAA every six years (i.e. the 2024 list will be used again in 2030). 

The list only changes if a storm name is retired because it is so deadly or costly that using the name again would be insensitive, NOAA explains.

Meteorologists are predicting a more active hurricane season, so what if we end up with more than 21 named storms? Well, then NOAA will switch to its alternate list of names approved by the World Meteorological Organization.