US EditionWMO retires 4 from rotating list of hurricane names after 2024 season
- The World Meteorological Organization retired hurricane names Beryl, Helene, Milton, and John following the destructive 2024 season.
- These names are retired when storms cause significant death or destruction, preventing their reuse in subsequent seasons.
- Beryl, Helene, and Milton impacted the Atlantic basin, while John affected the eastern Pacific, causing widespread damage and fatalities.
- Helene resulted in over 248 deaths and $78.7 billion in damages, while John caused 29 deaths and $2.45 billion in damages.
- Brianna, Holly, Miguel, and Jake will replace the retired names, ensuring effective communication during future storm warnings from the WMO.
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'Helene' is now retired from hurricane name roster, World Meteorological Organization says
September's Hurricane Helene will be the last storm to have that name, the World Meteorological Organization announced April 2. The storm was the deadliest hurricane to hit South Carolina in generations.
·Charleston, United States
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List of cyclone names updated out of respect for affected populations
The World Meteorological Organization has decided to remove the names of too destructive cyclones. Bery, Milton, John or Helene identified weather disturbances that ravaged the Atlantic or Pacific in 2024, so a new way to identify future extreme weather events will need to be found.
·Paris, France
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