2023 Hurricane Season: What to Know

Get Ready for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season

The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun, and meteorologists are predicting tropical storm systems to form until November. After a handful of costly storms during the 2022 hurricane season, it’s important to stay informed about what to expect for the 2023 season.

How Long Does the Atlantic Hurricane Season Last?

The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30 every year, but tropical storm systems can still form outside of this time window. The season is designed to inform the public of when tropical storm systems are most likely to occur.

What is the Expectation for the 2023 Hurricane Season?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the 2023 season will be “near-normal” with a 40% chance of a normal season, a 30% chance of an above-normal season, and a 30% chance of a below-normal season. NOAA is predicting 12 to 17 named storms, five to nine hurricanes, and one to four major hurricanes for the 2023 season.

In 2022, NOAA predicted a 65% chance of an above-normal season, which turned out to be mostly correct. The 2022 hurricane season produced 14 named storms, eight hurricanes, and only two major hurricanes.

What Are the Atlantic Hurricane Names for 2023?

• Arlene
• Bret
• Cindy
• Don
• Emily
• Franklin
• Gert
• Harold
• Idalia
• Jose
• Katia
• Lee
• Margot
• Nigel
• Ophelia
• Philippe
• Rina
• Sean
• Tammy
• Vince
• Whitney

What Have the Recent Trends Been in Recent Hurricane Seasons?

The 2020 and 2021 seasons in the Atlantic were extremely active, with the National Hurricane Center exhausting all 21 names on its annual regular storm list. The 2022 season was less active, but the impact of fewer storms was felt more by the United States than previous seasons.

In 2022, Hurricane Ian caused 150 deaths, directly and indirectly, along with $112 billion in damage, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm, which greatly affected Florida, was the costliest storm in the Sunshine State’s history and the third costliest in U.S. history.

How Many Storms Have There Been So Far?

The first named storm of the Atlantic season, Tropical Storm Arlene, was declared by NOAA earlier this week. The storm formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is not expected to threaten the U.S. This storm is the earliest formed in the season since 2021, when Tropical Storm Ana began development on May 22, 2021.

President Joe Biden had a briefing with emergency response leaders on May 31 to debrief before the start of hurricane season. Biden discussed better forecasting for hurricanes and how it is improving the government’s response to natural disasters.

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Stay safe and informed during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season!