List of storms named Bret

Last updated November 17, 2023

The name Bret has been used for eight tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean.

Tropical Storm Bret (1981), made landfall in southern Maryland, no real damage
Tropical Storm Bret (1987), short-lived storm, remained in the eastern Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Bret (1993), passed over Venezuela, killing 184
Hurricane Bret (1999), Category 4 hurricane; made landfall in southern Texas, causing minimal damage
Tropical Storm Bret (2005), short-lived storm, made landfall near Tuxpan, Veracruz, Mexico
Tropical Storm Bret (2011), strong tropical storm, threatened the Bahamas before turning away
Tropical Storm Bret (2017), formed southeast of Trinidad and affected portions of the southern Windward Islands and the Paria Peninsula of Venezuela
Tropical Storm Bret (2023), strong tropical storm, affected portions of the Lesser Antilles.

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