Here are five names that won't be used again. Hurricanes Katrina, Camille, Andrew, Sandy and Ike. These names won't be used because of the huge property damage they caused and the loss of life associated with these storms.
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Yes, if a storm doesn't cause much damage, its name may be used again and returned to the annual rotation. Names become available for reuse once every six years. Hurricanes that cause serious damage or loss of life will have their names "retired" upon review of the hurricane season and will never be used again.
No, there has never been a hurricane named Brandy. The name Brandy has not been used in the annual rotation of hurricane names.
The name Jennifer will be used again for a hurricane in the Atlantic basin in the year 2029. Hurricane names are reused on a six-year cycle unless they are retired due to significant damage or loss of life.
No, there has never been a hurricane named Mariah. Hurricane names are chosen by the World Meteorological Organization, and the closest name to Mariah that has been used is "Maria."
No, there has never been a hurricane named Blake in the Atlantic basin. Hurricane names are rotated on a six-year cycle and certain names are retired if a storm is particularly devastating, so the name Blake may be used in the future.