Sai Milton, Enter Miguel: Why will four hurricane names change?

Hurricanes caused catastrophes in 2024

The four storms left a trail of destruction where they went. Berryl, for example, was the category 5 hurricane more registered earlier in the Atlantic Basin, with major impacts on the Caribbean in early July 2024. According to WMO, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, grenade islands hit by the storm, had over 98% of damaged or destroyed houses. At least 34 people died.

The hurricanes Helene and Milton caused damage in the United States. Storms took place in a short period: the first at the end of September and the second in early October. According to the National Hurricane Center (NOAA), Hurricane Helene, which reached different states, was responsible for at least 249 deaths in the country, being the deadliest in the United States since Katrina in 2005. “The damage (caused by Helene) was estimated at US $ 78.7 billion (over $ 450 billion, according to the current quotation), making it the most expensive one of those expensive. USA, “says WMO.

Milton focused on Florida. The storm hit the coast with winds of over 190 km/h. While still in Mexico’s Gulf, however, Milton even had winds of more than 285 km/h. NOAA estimates that storm havings exceed US $ 34.3 billion (over R $ 198 billion).