2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Ranks 4th for Most-Named Storms in a Year

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – The above-normal 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Nov. 30, was characterized by record-warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures and a strong El Nino. The Atlantic basin saw 20 named storms in 2023, which ranks fourth for the most-named storms in a year since 1950. Seven storms…

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November 29, 2023

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – The above-normal 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Nov. 30, was characterized by record-warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures and a strong El Nino.

The Atlantic basin saw 20 named storms in 2023, which ranks fourth for the most-named storms in a year since 1950.

Seven storms were hurricanes and three intensified to major hurricanes. An average season has 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. The Atlantic ocean basin produced the most named storms of any El Nino influenced year.