Beryl retired as hurricane name because it was so deadly and destructive

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.

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Jamaica Beach officials discussing first dune restoration project following Hurricane Beryl damage

Parts of Texas’ shores were unrecognizable after the Category 1 hurricane wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast in July, destroying dunes and immediately causing the shore to become largely inaccessible, drone survey images show.

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