Atlantic Hurricane Season Hot!

Beryl was the earliest-forming Category 5 hurricane in Atlantic history. It shattered records usually reserved for the peak season in September.

While Milton grabbed the scientific headlines, Helene was the human tragedy. It made landfall in Florida as a massive Category 4 storm but saved its worst wrath for the Appalachian Mountains. atlantic hurricane season

Milton will likely be the defining storm of the decade. It was a masterclass in rapid intensification—a phenomenon becoming alarmingly common due to climate change. Beryl was the earliest-forming Category 5 hurricane in

On average, a typical season produces , with seven becoming hurricanes and three reaching "major" status (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Scale). It made landfall in Florida as a massive

The official Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. These dates were established by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) because they encompass more than 97 percent of all tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. While storms occasionally form out of season—such as in May or December—the peak of the season typically occurs between mid-August and late October, with September 10 historically being the most active day.