When did the notion for the NWS to start naming every major thunderstorm begin? I dont recall this happening 10 years ago. Is this a result of the increased media coverage (i.e. The Weather Channel, etc) or just a way for them to get more funding?
If you're going to be a smartass, I suggest you be sure you're aware of the topic.Try 1955. It may have been before that, but I know for sure they were named for women in 1955, and for a few years before that, they were named for the then phoenetic alphabet - able, baker, charlie, etc.. The person that invented the Weather Channel may not have even been born when the naming convention started.
If you want to know more, I suggest that Google is your friend for stuff like this.