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A hurricane name come up for re-use every six years until a storm by that name causes a lot of damage or kills a large number of people in which case it will be retired. A new name of the same gender and first letter will replace it when the list comes up again in six years. For example, after Hurricane Allen in 1980 killed 290 people its name was retired an replaced with Andrew which was used in 1986, and again in 1992, which was in turn retired due to massive damage and replaced with Alex for 1998, 2004, and 2010.
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How long are hurricane names get used for and does it get used again?
the hurricane name last as long as the hurricane has not killed a lot of people or done a lot of damage no
How long is a hurricanes name used for?
Until the hurricane dies away
When will the name Jennifer get used again for a hurricane?
yes
What was the name of the hurricane before Hurricane Sandy?
In the North Atlantic region, the name to be used prior to Sandy was Rafael.See the link below for more:
Can 2 hurricanes have the same name?
Yes. Names used by the National Hurricane Center are re-used on a rotating 6-year cycle. As an example, while most people know of Hurricane Irene in 2011, the name was also used for a hurricane in 2005. If a storm is particularly bad the name will be retired, meaning that no future storms will get that name.
How long are hurricane names get used for and does it get used again?
the hurricane name last as long as the hurricane has not killed a lot of people or done a lot of damage no
How long is a hurricanes name used for?
Until the hurricane dies away
How long are hurricane names used for?
Once. They are used until that hurricane is over, and then it is retired
How long does a hurricane name get used for?
There is no particular length of time. A hurricane name is available for re-use every six years until a storm of that name is particularly deadly or destructive, in which case the name is replaced (e.g. Katrina was replaced with Katia)
Where is hurricane Gustav now?
Hurricane Gustav is a hurricane that occurred in 2008. It was the second most destructive hurricane of that particular Atlantic hurricane season. The name Gustav has been retired from use, meaning it will never be used to name another storm. That name was replaced by Gonzalo.
When will the name Jennifer get used again for a hurricane?
yes
When did Hurricane Glenda occur?
The name 'Glenda' has been used more than once for indicating a hurricane. There was a hurricane Glenda in 1963 and there was a hurricane Glenda in 1969.
Were hurricane names used more then once?
Yes. Normally a hurricane name can be re-used once every six years.
Is hurricane Ivan a retired name for a hurricane?
Yes. The name Ivan was retired in 2004, to be replaced by Igor, which was used for the first time this year.
What was the name of the hurricane before Hurricane Sandy?
In the North Atlantic region, the name to be used prior to Sandy was Rafael.See the link below for more:
Will there be a hurricane Jessica?
Not in the foreseeable future. The name Jessica is not on any current lists of hurricane names. It could be used in the future, however, should a hurricane the a female name starting with J be bad enough to have its name retired.
Can 2 hurricanes have the same name?
Yes. Names used by the National Hurricane Center are re-used on a rotating 6-year cycle. As an example, while most people know of Hurricane Irene in 2011, the name was also used for a hurricane in 2005. If a storm is particularly bad the name will be retired, meaning that no future storms will get that name.
