Out of traditional names, hurricanes will now be given Greek names

Tropical storm Wilfred is the last name on the list of 21 traditional names for this year's Atlantic hurricane. (AP photo)

THREE storm systems were named in the Atlantic on Friday, using the last names on the National Hurricane Center list for 2020, forcing the agency to start using the Greek name.

The tropical storm Wilfred was named late Friday morning and is located more than 600 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, according to a statement from the National Hurricane Center.

It poses no threat on land and is predicted to weaken further as it passes through the Atlantic next week.

Wilfred is the last name on the list of 21 traditional names for this year's Atlantic hurricane.

Greek names will start to be chosen after 21 traditional names like Laura and Sally are used up, starting with the letter "A" and so on, in alphabetical order. The letters Q, U, X, Y and Z are not used.

Examples of Greek names are Alpha, Beta and Delta.

It has only happened once since the hurricane center began naming hurricanes starting in 1953.

"Atlantic 2020 hurricane season continues to break records.

"This is the first time in modern history that three storms have been named in 24 hours," said CNN meteorologist Taylor Ward.