List of storms named William
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The name William has been used for two tropical cyclones, both in the South Pacific Ocean:
- Cyclone William (1983) – a Category 3 severe tropical cyclone that affected French Polynesia.
- Cyclone William (1994) – a Category 2 tropical cyclone that affected the Cook Islands and French Polynesia.
Additionally, the name William appears in List IV of the list of North Atlantic hurricane names; however, it remains unused. The closest the name could have been used was in 2012 when there was 19 named storms that year but 21 named storms was needed for use.
See also
[edit]Similar names that have been used for tropical cyclones:
- Cyclone Guillaume (2002) – the French equivalent of William; used in the South-West Indian Ocean.
- List of storms named Guillermo – the Spanish equivalent of William; used in the East Pacific Ocean.
- List of storms named Willy – used in the Australian region.