The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has revealed the names slated for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, set to commence on June 1, 2026. The list features names such as Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, and Hanna, adhering to an alternating male-female pattern in alphabetical order, while excluding the letters Q, U, X, Y, and Z due to the scarcity of suitable names. The WMO meticulously selects these names years in advance, retiring those linked to particularly devastating hurricanes as a mark of respect.