Why do the majority of hurricanes occur between August and October?
Why do the majority of hurricanes occur between August and October? Sea-surface temperatures rise toward a peak in early fall. Instability – the atmosphere's ability to generate convection (thunderstorms) to help initiate tropical cyclones – also rises toward an early fall peak.
What are the busiest months of hurricane season?
The busiest time for tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin runs from mid-August through October, with September 10 being the peak of hurricane season. Hurricane season runs until November 30.
How bad is hurricane season in October?
October averages 2.75 named storms, and it's not uncommon for hurricanes, and even major hurricanes, to form. This year, a nascent El Niño pattern could make high-altitude winds less favorable for development, but that should be offset by near-record warm sea surface temperatures.
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).