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Hurricane Melissa retired from name list after catastrophic Cat 5 season

The name Melissa has been permanently retired from the Atlantic hurricane name list following a devastating Category 5 storm, with the replacement name Molly set to take its place in 2026. The storm was associated with record-breaking wind speeds and a significant death toll, according to reporting on the National Hurricane Center’s data. Gainesville and Florida were among the areas affected by the powerful system.

Sources: The Gainesville Sun