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The 'Last Melissa': Why This Name Likely Won't Be Used For A Future Hurricane Or Tropical Storm

Did you know there's a "hall of infamy" of notorious hurricanes and tropical storms? Melissa is likely to join that club. Here's why its name won't be used for a future storm.

By Jonathan Erdman • 2 days ago

Jamaica Forever Changed: Harsh Before And After

Melissa will likely not be used to name a future Atlantic hurricane or tropical storm again after its historic, catastrophic landfall in Jamaica and its impacts elsewhere in the Caribbean.

How Naming Works

Names for Atlantic and Eastern Pacific tropical storms and hurricanes typically repeat every six years.

So, in 2031, we'll likely see names such as Andrea, Chantal and Fernand used again for Atlantic sto

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