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Andrew and Agatha Lead 1986 Hurricane Names
NOAA announced the 1986 hurricane name list with Andrew set as the first Atlantic storm and Agatha as the first Pacific threat. NWS director Richard Hallgren said memorable names reduce confusion during concurrent storms.
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Washington
Andrew
Agatha
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Atlantic
Caribbean
Gulf of
Mexico
Pacific
Richard E. Hallgren
National Weather Service