The US started naming storms in 1950, but it’s changed a bit since then. Meteorologist Jennifer Gray explains the history of this strange practice No Comments Uncategorized CNN’s Jennifer Gray explains how each hurricane is named and the history behind the naming of hurricanes. CNN’s Jennifer Gray explains how each hurricane is named and the history behind the naming of hurricanes. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)