Names are retired if they are so deadly or costly that the future use of the name would be inappropriate for reasons of sensitivity, NOAA said.

After the original location sustained heavy damage in Hurricane Ida, the new and improved shelter will open at the end of this month.

The bridge is back! Remnants of Hurricane Ida floodwaters weren’t enough to prevent a covered bridge from again spanning Big Elk Creek near Oxford. A brand new covered bridge reconnects Elk and New London townships after a beloved 140-year old covered bridge was destroyed on Sept.

The two categories combined make up about 17 percent of all hurricanes in recorded history. Those reaching Category 5 — like Melissa — historically make up more like 4 percent of hurricanes. And fewer than half of the strongest two categories of hurricanes go on to hit land at such intensity.