The World Meteorological Organization retired one name in the spring of 1998: Pauline.

The World Meteorological Organization retired one name in the spring of 1990: Hugo.

The World Meteorological Organization retired one name in the spring of 1981: Allen.

The World Meteorological Organization retired one name in the spring of 1984: Alicia.

At their meeting in the spring of 1992, the World Meteorological Organization retired the name Bob from the list above due to its high impact.

The World Meteorological Organization did not retire any names in 1994.

The World Meteorological Organization did not retire any names used in the 1984 season.

The World Meteorological Organization retired no names used in the 1986 season.

At their meeting in the spring of 1993, the World Meteorological Organization retired the name Andrew from the list above.

Despite the damage, the World Meteorological Organization did not retire the name Nora during its meeting in the spring of 1998.