Hurricane Theta

Hurricane Theta was a destructive Category 3 hurricane that devastated Barbados in late-December 2018. In all, 76 people were killed, along with $2.2 billion (2018 USD) in damages.

On the 19th, a potential disturbance formed as many scattered, isolated thunderstorms, along with low pressure, formed the system. By the 21st, the system strengthened into a depression and then 5 hours later, became Tropical Storm Theta.

On the 23rd, Theta became a Category 3 hurricane and made landfall in Barbados. Killing 74 and causing $2.16 billion in damages, before becoming a remnant low on the 27th. The storm fully dissipated on the 29th after killing 76, the 2 extra coming from mudslides in Mexico, and $2.2 billion in damages.

Due to extensive damage in the Caribbean, Theta was retired from hurricane name usage, but was not replaced due to being a Greek name.