Is this the first hurricane in November?


Is this the first hurricane in November? Nicole is U.S.'s first November hurricane in 40 years — why climate change extends hurricane season.


Where is hurricane season in November?

According to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June 1 through November 30 and normally peaks in August and September. The Caribbean region is a part of the Atlantic hurricane season, which also impacts Florida and other parts of the coastal southern United States.


How bad is hurricane season going to be in 2023?

NOAA's update to the 2023 outlook — which covers the entire six-month hurricane season that ends on Nov. 30 — calls for 14-21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 6-11 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater). Of those, 2-5 could become major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater).


How bad is hurricane season in November?

Any storms that do form in November tend to be weaker for the same reasons they are somewhat rare. As fall progresses, solar energy shifts from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern Hemisphere and more northerly latitudes rapidly cool down, Trepanier explains.


Is November still hurricane season in the Caribbean?

Officially the hurricane season in the Caribbean is between June 1 and November 30, but in reality rains can come as early as May, and linger later. Location matters too.