Walton has devised his own criteria for named heatwaves in the US, based on duration and extremity, on a one to five scale similar to hurricanes. Heatwave Chevron is classed as a four and is “historic”, Walton said. The meteorologist said he has a list of 20 oil and gas companies – including Exxon and Shell – for upcoming heatwaves and will turn to coal companies if he runs out of names.
He’ll run out of companies before we run out of heatwaves, unfortunately.
Just add the year, or even month if needed. For instance "Remember the 2026 BP heatwave!
Bold of you to assume we are going to have any humans left to name things that far out.
And instead of going alphabetical like hurricane, go by previous years profits.
First heatwave gets named for the most profitable company last year.