The World Meteorological Organization has retired the names Beryl, Helene and Milton because of the death and destruction these storms caused in 2024.

Before passing almost directly over the Houston region on July 8, when it caused widespread power outages and contributed to dozens of deaths, Hurricane Beryl devastated multiple Caribbean islands and was the earliest Category 5 storm on record in the Atlantic basin.

If you hear the names Beryl, Helene, Milton, or John in the future, it won’t be because of a new hurricane. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially retired these names due to the destruction and loss of life caused by the storms in 2024.