Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season is a period of time when hurricane formation is at its greatest. Hurricane season is considered to be June 1 through November 30, although hurricanes can form in the Atlantic ocean outside of this time period.1
Fast Facts
- Season lasts from June 1 through November 301
- 96 percent of Category 3 — 5 hurricanes occur during hurricane season1
- 2008 season: 10 tropical storms, five which became hurricanes, have formed as of September 7
- Seven Hurricanes and 13 tropical storms were predicted for 2008 season2
- 2008: First storm, Tropical Storm Arthur, formed May 30 off the coast of Belize3
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Hurricane Ike | Hurricane Gustav | Hurricanes | 2008 Hurricane Forecast
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