The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced the official list of names for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, scheduled to commence on June 1, 2026. The list features names like Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, and Hanna, adhering to the established practice of alternating between male and female names in alphabetical sequence. The WMO follows stringent criteria in name selection, excluding the letters Q, U, X, Y, and Z due to the scarcity of suitable options.