A named storm in the Atlantic with sustained winds that have reached 64 knots would be called a ____.
A)hurricane
B)typhoon
C)cyclone
D)willy willy
E)baguio

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A named storm in the Atlantic with sustained winds that have reached 64 knots (74 mph or 119 km/h) is classified as a hurricane. Typhoons, cyclones, willy-willies, and baguios are terms used in other parts of the world for similar types of storms, but "hurricane" is the specific term used for such storms in the Atlantic.

A Named Storm in the Atlantic with Sustained Winds That