MIAMI — The names Matthew and Otto have been retired for Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes following the deadly 2016 season.
According to a statement Monday from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the World Meteorological Organization will use Martin and Owen for future Atlantic storms. The new names might first be used in 2022.
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