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Hurricane Beryl was a powerful and destructive Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that impacted several regions in late June and early July 2024. Here are the key details:

1. Formation and Intensity:
   - Beryl developed from a tropical wave that originated off the coast of Africa on June 25.
   - It rapidly intensified as it moved west through the central tropical Atlantic.
   - On July 1, Beryl made landfall on the island of Carriacou in Grenada as a high-end Category 4 hurricane, causing total devastation.
   - The hurricane intensified further as it entered the Caribbean Sea, peaking as a Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph (270 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 934 mbar (27.58 inHg).

2. Path and Impact:
   - Beryl caused catastrophic damage on Grenada's northern islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
   - It also affected several other areas, including Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and the Yucatán Peninsula.
   - After making landfall in Tulum, Quintana Roo (Mexico), as a high-end Category 2 hurricane, Beryl weakened over the Yucatán Peninsula.
   - It reorganized into a Category 1 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico before making its final landfall near Matagorda, Texas.

3. Dissipation:
   - Beryl gradually weakened over land as it accelerated to the northeast.
   - It became post-tropical over the state of Arkansas on July 9 and eventually dissipated over Ontario on July 11.

As for how hurricanes typically die out:
- Several factors contribute to their weakening:
  - Land Interaction: When a hurricane moves over land, it loses its primary energy source (warm ocean water) and weakens.
  - Wind Shear: Strong winds at different altitudes can disrupt the hurricane's structure and reduce its strength.
  - Cooler Waters: Hurricanes thrive in warm waters; cooler waters lead to gradual weakening.
  - Dry Air Intrusion: Dry air entering the storm disrupts its convection and weakens it.
  - Topography: Mountains can disrupt the circulation and cause rapid weakening.