List of named storms (U)

This page lists named tropical cyclones whose names begin with the letter "U". Naming conventions vary by basin and are determined by the responsible meteorological organization, typically a Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre (RSMC) or Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre (TCWC). This list is not exhaustive and primarily focuses on storms of notable intensity or impact, or those that represent the most recent named storms beginning with "U" in each respective basin.

Atlantic Basin:

• Named storm lists in the Atlantic basin rotate every six years. Names are retired if a storm is particularly deadly or costly, preventing its re-use. As of 2024, the next time a name starting with "U" will be used is in 2026 (unless the list is exhausted prior to that).

Eastern Pacific Basin:

• Similar to the Atlantic, Eastern Pacific storm names rotate every six years, with retirement occurring for significant storms. The next time a name starting with "U" will be used is in 2026 (unless the list is exhausted prior to that).

Western Pacific Basin (Typhoons):

• The Western Pacific basin uses a different naming system than the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific. Names are contributed by various member nations and territories of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The names do not follow an alphabetical order within a given year, nor do they rotate on a set schedule. Names can be retired at the request of affected member nations.

North Indian Ocean (Cyclones):

• The North Indian Ocean also uses a naming system where names are contributed by member nations. Like the Western Pacific, these names do not follow alphabetical order or a rotating schedule and can be retired.

South-West Indian Ocean (Cyclones):

• The South-West Indian Ocean has its own list of names maintained by the relevant meteorological services.

Australian Region (Cyclones):

• The Bureau of Meteorology in Australia maintains lists of names for cyclones forming in its region of responsibility.

South Pacific Basin (Cyclones):

• Fiji Meteorological Service maintains the lists for this region.

Important Considerations:

• This page serves as a general guide and is subject to change based on official updates from the respective meteorological organizations.
• The appearance of a name on this list does not automatically indicate significant intensity or impact.
• Naming conventions and retirement policies can be complex and vary from basin to basin. Consult official sources for detailed information.