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Breaking it Down with Brittney - Hurricane Climatology

Hurricane Frequency and Intensity Explainer
The Atlantic hurricane season is from June through November, with it's peak in September. Hurricanes usually form in the Atlantic Ocean. Tropical disturbances that reach tropical storm intensity are named from a pre-determined list. On average, 11 named storms occur each season, with an average of 6 becoming hurricanes and 3 becoming major hurricanes (Category 3 or greater). The most active season on record was 2020, during which 30 named tropical cyclones formed. Despite this, the 2005 season had more hurricanes, developing a record of 15 storms. The least active season was 1914, with only one known tropical cyclone developing during that year.
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HURRICANE CLIMATOLOGY: While tropical depression Fred is dissipating, it's still controlling our weather here in northeast Wisconsin.

Post-Tropical Storm Fred moves into the East Coast (August 19, 2021) and halts weather patterns across the country.

Meanwhile, Grace has intensified and turned into a Category 1 hurricane this morning and is slamming into the Yucatan Peninsula.

Category 1 Hurricane Grace (August 19, 2021)

Meteorologist Brittney Merlot gives us the scoop on hurricane climatology and frequency over the years, upcoming storm names and explains the difference between a Cat 1 & Cat 2 storm damage potential in the video above.

The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June through November, with it's peak in September.

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