“Cristobal” is an Atlantic Hurricane name in 2026

[Crystal Ball]

This HAD to be intentional.

 

[BeCanes]

That is crazy. Love it.

 

[TpaBayFlyFisher]

The official 2026 Atlantic hurricane season names, released by the National Hurricane Center (NHC), are: Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard, Fay, Gonzalo, Hanna, Isaias, Josephine, Kyle, Leah, Marco, Nana, Omar, Paulette, Rene, Sally, Teddy, Vicky, and Wilfred. This list is recycled from 2020, with Leah replacing Laura. [1, 2, 3]
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Names (Used June 1 – Nov 30):

• Arthur
• Bertha
• Cristobal
• Dolly
• Edouard
• Fay
• Gonzalo
• Hanna
• Isaias
• Josephine
• Kyle
• Leah
• Marco
• Nana
• Omar
• Paulette
• Rene
• Sally
• Teddy
• Vicky
• Wilfred [1]

Key Details:

• Replacement: The name Leah replaces Laura, which was retired following the 2020 season.
• Rotation: These names are scheduled to be reused in the 2032 season unless a storm's name is retired due to high damage or fatalities.

 

[E1k]

Heard its landing in Vegas January 25th

 

[TheOriginalCane]

Hopefully, it slams into Leon County, doing substantial damage, then plows into Atlanta, and finally churns up the I-85 corridor with a last minute due-north veer into Virginia...