Heres when the atlantic hurricane season typically ramps up. While nowhere along the gulf coast or atlantic coast of florida is completely safe, some areas such as orlando and naples are hit less often. Hurricane season begins on june 1 and ends on november 30 each year. The highest number of hurricanes forming in the atlantic basin characterizes the period.
The 2016 atlantic hurricane season forecast released thursday from colorado state university calls for the number of named storms and hurricanes to be near historical averages. In november, hurricane otto made landfall along the nicaraguacosta rica border, killing at least 14 people. Tropical storms colin, bonnie, and julia also brought heavy rain and high waves to america. You can also visit the national hurricane center for the latest tropical storm forecasts and follow the national weather service for active weather alerts. This vital information is analyzed to gauge the progress that community partnersincluding all levels of government, private and nonprofit sectors, faithbased organizations, communities, and individuals. The team predicts that 2020 hurricane activity will be about 140% of the average season. Below you will find the listing of hurricane names for the atlantic ocean for the year 2016. For the 2020 hurricane season, the list of names from 2014 will be used again.
The statistical peak day of the hurricane season the day you are most likely to find a tropical cyclone somewhere in the atlantic basin is september 10th. Watch recordbreaking hurricane otto transit central america. Several storms left their mark during 2016 hurricane. May 27, 2016 may 27, 2016 noaas climate prediction center says the 2016 atlantic hurricane season, which runs from june 1 through november 30, will most likely be nearnormal, but forecast uncertainty in the climate signals that influence the formation of atlantic storms make predicting this season particularly difficult. The atlantic hurricane season is the period in a year when hurricanes usually form in the atlantic ocean. Recordsetting 2016 hurricane season comes to an end fox. Tropical cyclones in the north atlantic are called hurricanes, tropical storms, or tropical depressions. Americas electric cooperatives prepare for 2016 hurricane season. These lists have been generated by the national hurricane center since 1953. Tropical and subtropical atlantic sea surface temperatures are currently warmer than their longterm average values and are consequently also considered a factor favoring an active 2020 atlantic hurricane season. Nov 25, 2016 the 2016 atlantic basin hurricane season numbers are slightly above the 19812010 averages, according to noaa. Hurricane season begins on june 1st of every year and ends on november 30th. The season officially began on june 1, 2016, and ended on november 30, 2016. Today we released the 2016 national preparedness report, an important guidepost in our work to build a stronger, more resilient america.
Hurricane season in florida typically lasts from june 1 through november 30, but a majority of these storms start forming nearer the end of the season, with september producing the most hurricanesmost of which start in the caribbean sea or the gulf of mexico. Today marks the beginning of the atlantic hurricane season. Three actions to take now to prepare for hurricane season. Apr 02, 2020 so far, the 2020 hurricane season is exhibiting characteristics similar to 1960, 1966, 1980, 1996, and 2008. The storm is just the third november hurricane to strike nicaragua. It was also a hyperactive atlantic hurricane season, featuring 17 named storms, 10 hurricanes, and 6 major hurricanes, 2017 was the fifthmost active atlantic hurricane season on record, tied with 1936. After rapid intensification, it became the first category 5 hurricane in the atlantic since 2007. The accumulated cyclone energy ace for the season was 68% of the longterm median value. Aboveaverage hurricane season predicted this year, top. Hurricane season expected to be abovenormal update 1 timeframe expected from 892017, 12.
Figure 1 depicts the tracks of the 2016 atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes. Whipping winds, torrential downpours, power outages and floods hurricane season in the. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season featured a combination of destructive hurricanes and climatological oddities in a season that stretched from january through late november. Revised version of the 2010 atlantic hurricane season animation, replacing the old version that was uploaded in 2011. The storm is seen here in a truecolor satellite image. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season was the first aboveaverage hurricane season since 2012, producing 15 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes. Csu researchers predicting active 2020 atlantic hurricane season. Hurricane michael made landfall in the florida panhandle with maximum sustained wind speeds of 161 mph, causing catastrophic damage from wind. Then, in late september and early october hurricane matthew, the most notable tropical system of the 2016 season, formed. June averages only one named storm every other year, and.
The dominican republic was doused by rain and pummeled by winds from the storm that developed into the fifth hurricane of the 2016 season. View the 2016 atlantic hurricane season fast facts on cnn, and learn more about hurricanes and tropical depressions in the united states. Jul 27, 2019 the atlantic hurricane season runs from june through november, but most years, the first two months of the season are typically benign. The 2015 atlantic hurricane season was the last of three consecutive below average atlantic hurricane seasons. Csu researchers predicting active 2020 atlantic hurricane. What this outlook does not reveal is how many storms might strike land. This entry was posted on wed jun 01 2016 and filed under center for economic studies ces and emergency preparedness.
It was latest storm ever to form in the caribbean and it went farther south than any other lateseason storm, striking south america. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season featured above normal activity, with 15 tropical storms and 7 hurricanes, with 4 reachingmajor hurricane strength category 3 or higher on the saffir simpson hurricane wind scale. Timeline of the 2016 atlantic hurricane season wikipedia. N ational hurricane preparedness week occurs may 1521, 2016 and hurricane season 2016 begins june 1st. This outlook suggests we may see more atlantic hurricanes this year than in the past three, which averaged only four hurricanes per season. Nov 25, 2016 marshall shepherd, weather columnist at forbes, has a worthwhile commentary on the strangeness of this years hurricane season. The 2016 atlantic basin hurricane season numbers are slightly above the 19812010 averages, according to noaa. It is the seventh hurricane of the 2016 atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends wednesday. Hurricane season ends, busiest since 2010 usa today. Florida is not always the target of damaging storms. The last major hurricane to make landfall in the u. The 2016 season not only ended with an unprecedentedly intense november landfall from hurricane otto, but also began with the precocious development of.
These dates historically describe the period each year when most tropical cyclones form in the atlantic basin and are adopted by convention. Hurricanes and tropical storms annual 2016 state of the climate. See the most recent hurricane season forecast and updates here. A brief overview of the hurricane season is available in the 2016 atlantic annual summary pdf. See a list of retired tropical storm and hurricane names here. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season featured above normal activity. The fifth named storm and second hurricane of the 2016 atlantic hurricane season, earl formed from a tropical wave south of jamaica on august 2. Upon classification, the storm moved westward through the caribbean sea, brushing the north coast of honduras. The 2016 hurricane season was the first in which three named storms formed so early in the season. Electric coops own and operate nearly 40 percent of the nations electric distribution infrastructure, which spans 75 percent of the nations landmass, including regions frequently affected by hurricanes and tropical. Three storms also formed from late may to late june, which is above the. The amount of activity was well above that seen during the 202015 hurricane seasons. This is the peak time of year for hazardous storms to develop that may threaten floridas shores. Hurricane names for the 2020 hurricane season how are.
Heres when the atlantic hurricane season typically ramps. The hurricane season officially began on june 1, 2015, and ended on november 30, 2015. Hurricane matthew october 2016 national weather service. Tmobile prepares for 2016 hurricane season tmobile. Watch recordbreaking hurricane otto transit central america, eye intact. Apr 26, 2016 view the 2016 atlantic hurricane season fast facts on cnn, and learn more about hurricanes and tropical depressions in the united states. If otto is the last hurricane of the 2016 hurricane season, it will mark the end to one of the longest hurricane seasons on record the atlantic ocean has. May 23, 2019 the powerful hurricane katrina, a category5 storm, is seen here in a satellite image from aug. Every year, there is a preapproved list of tropical storm and hurricane names. The 2016 season had an unusually early start when alex formed from a nontropical low in january. The precursor to earl brought torrential rainfall and flooding to the lesser antilles. Hurricane earl was the deadliest atlantic hurricane to impact mexico since hurricane stan in 2005. Hurricane season brings heightened threat to undocumented immigrants. Tropical storms and hurricanes of 2016 photos live science.
Hurricane matthew moved north off the florida east coast as a major hurricane before weakening to a category 2 hurricane off the georgia coast and then eventually making landfall around cape romain, south carolina as a category 1 hurricane during the late morning hours on october 8. On may 6, 2016, the servicio meteorologico nacional smn issued its first outlook for the pacific hurricane season, forecasting a below average season with 10 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 6 major hurricanes. Whipping winds, torrential downpours, power outages and. Hurricane season officially begins on june 1 and ends on nov. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season was the costliest, as well as the first above average, atlantic hurricane season in four years. The final tropical cyclone of the season hurricane otto brought severe flooding to central america in november, particularly in costa rica and nicaragua. Earl strengthened into an 85 mph hurricane before making l.
May 27, 2016 noaas climate prediction center says the 2016 atlantic hurricane season, which runs from june 1 through november 30, will most likely be nearnormal, but forecast uncertainty in the climate signals that influence the formation of atlantic storms make predicting this season particularly difficult. May 28, 2016 the national oceanic and atmospheric administration predicts the 2016 hurricane season to be nearnormal, with a 70 percent likelihood of 1016 named storms, while at the same time calling it a. The national hurricane centers tropical cyclone reports contain comprehensive information on each tropical cyclone, including synoptic history. Published 26 may 2016 last updated 6 june 2017 see all.
Hermine became the first hurricane to hit florida since wilma in 2005. Electric coops own and operate nearly 40 percent of the nations electric distribution infrastructure, which spans 75 percent of the nations landmass, including. May 23, 2016 the 2016 atlantic hurricane season officially kicks off june 1 and runs through nov. Hurricane matthew will be remembered as the most destructive atlantic hurricane of 2016, but this year will go into the weather history books for several noteworthy storms. Nearnormal atlantic hurricane season is most likely this. Hurricane season expected to be abovenormal update 1. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season was the costliest, as well as the first aboveaverage, atlantic hurricane season in four years. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season ran from june 1 to november 30. The hurricane season for 2016 officially started on june 1 st and is expected to last until november 30 th. Tmus is preparing in advance to get its network and its customers ready for whats expected to be a challenging hurricane season. Watch recordbreaking hurricane otto transit central. The atlantic hurricane season is a time when most tropical cyclones are expected to develop across the northern atlantic ocean. Pdf hurricane season begins on june 1 and lasts through nov.
You can still get that warm beach getaway during hurricane season. The powerful hurricane katrina, a category5 storm, is seen here in a satellite image from aug. Watching a hurricane make landfall in central america on thanksgiving is strange so i began to reflect on the first named storm of the atlantic. These storms are among natures most powerful and destructive phenomena, and they have the potential to affect a large portion of u. The season ranked as the third costliest ever at the time, but has since fallen to sixth costliest.
Hurricane season brings heightened threat to undocumented. The sixmonth 2016 atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended wednesday, had the most storms since 2010 and was the first season that saw more storms than normal since 2012. On average, one to two hurricanes make landfall on the eastern coast of america. North carolina is no stranger to attracting attention from mother nature during hurricane season, with hurricane bertha and fran in 1996, floyd in 1999, matthew in 2016, florence in 2018 and. May 26, 2016 atlantic hurricane season runs june to november and can affect the eastern and southern usa with high winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Pdf americas electric cooperatives have taken numerous steps to prepare for the 2016 atlantic hurricane season, which runs from today through november 30. Census bureau produces timely local statistics that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness and recovery efforts. May 27, 2016 today, noaa announced the 2016 atlantic hurricane season is more likely to be near normal than above normal or below normal. In october of 2018, michael became the second major hurricane of the season, and it became the first category 5 hurricane to make landfall in the continental united states since hurricane andrew in 1992.
In addition, there have been several storms over the years that have not been fully tropical and are categorized as subtropical depressions and subtropical storms. Apr 10, 2017 a brief overview of the hurricane season is available in the 2016 atlantic annual summary pdf. With the approach of the 2016 hurricane season june 1november 30, the uncarrier prepares its network and offers guidance to help keep customers connected before, during and after any storm. Nov 30, 2016 the sixmonth 2016 atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended wednesday, had the most storms since 2010 and was the first season that saw more storms than normal since 2012. Jun 05, 2016 hurricane season brings heightened threat to undocumented immigrants. Fifteen named storms and seven hurricanes formed in the atlantic basin in 2016, the most since the 2012 season. Nov 24, 2016 the storm is just the third november hurricane to strike nicaragua. Hurricanes, however, do not form only within the hurricane season, as there had been several hurricanes that formed as early as midjanuary. The 2016 north atlantic hurricane season had 15 named storms those that.
It is currently defined as the time frame from june 1 through november 30, though in the past the season was defined as a shorter time frame. If otto is the last hurricane of the 2016 hurricane season, it will mark the end to one of the longest hurricane seasons on record the atlantic ocean has seen, which began in january with hurricane alex. It was an aboveaverage season, featuring sixteen named storms, eight of which became hurricanes, and five which further became. Alex, tropical storm bonnie on may 28 and tropical storm colin on june 5.
Hurricane earl slammed parts of central america in early august, causing damage to infrastructure in guatemala and belize. Deadly, recordbreaking hurricane hits central america in. The areas covered include the north atlantic ocean, gulf of mexico. On average, one to two hurricanes make landfall on the eastern coast of america every year, and of those, only 40 percent hit florida. The season officially started on june 1 and ended on november 30, though the first storm, hurricane alex which formed in the northeastern atlantic, developed on january 12, being the first hurricane to develop in january since 1938. On may 27, noaa released their outlook, forecasting 20 named storms, 611 hurricanes, and 36 major hurricanes. Jun 01, 2016 june 1, 2016 americas electric cooperatives have taken numerous steps to prepare for the 2016 atlantic hurricane season, which runs from today through november 30. The atlantic hurricane season runs from june through november, but most years, the first two months of the season are typically benign. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season is a current event in the annual tropical cyclone season in the northern hemisphere. Nov 30, 2016 the 2016 hurricane season was the first in which three named storms formed so early in the season.
The atlantic hurricane season runs from june 1 to nov. Matthew tracked far south of many caribbean islands before making a sharp righthand turn to the north. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season featured a combination of destructive hurricanes and climatological oddities in a season that stretched from january through late. America prepares for hurricane season national oceanic. It produced twelve tropical cyclones, eleven named storms, four hurricanes, and two major hurricanes. Nov 27, 2016 then, in late september and early october hurricane matthew, the most notable tropical system of the 2016 season, formed. Aug 22, 2016 the statistical peak day of the hurricane season the day you are most likely to find a tropical cyclone somewhere in the atlantic basin is september 10th. Nov 29, 2016 the 2016 season not only ended with an unprecedentedly intense november landfall from hurricane otto, but also began with the precocious development of hurricane alex in the open atlantic in mid. However, the formation of tropical cyclones is possible at.