2023 North Atlantic Hurricane Season

Hurricane season in the basin runs from June 1 to November 30.
A Busy Season for Hurricanes
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A Busy Season for Hurricanes

Both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific basins were unusually active in 2023—and some storms had unpredictable bouts of rapid intensification.

Published Dec 8, 2023

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Hurricane Lee Traverses the Warm Atlantic
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Hurricane Lee Traverses the Warm Atlantic

The major storm fluctuated in intensity as it approached the U.S. East Coast.

Published Sep 12, 2023

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Hurricane Idalia Moves Inland
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Hurricane Idalia Moves Inland

Cameras on the International Space Station captured oblique photos of the potent storm over the Gulf of Mexico and Florida.

Published Aug 31, 2023

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Idalia Spawns Major Winds
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Idalia Spawns Major Winds

The hurricane rapidly intensified over the Gulf of Mexico, weakening only slightly before making landfall over Florida.

Published Aug 30, 2023

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Idalia Roars Into the Gulf of Mexico
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Idalia Roars Into the Gulf of Mexico

Fueled by unusually warm waters, the hurricane is forecast to rapidly intensify before barreling into Florida.

Published Aug 29, 2023

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String of Storms in the Atlantic
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String of Storms in the Atlantic

In a first for the month of June, two named storms developed over the tropical Atlantic Ocean east of the Caribbean Sea.

Published Jun 23, 2023

Atmosphere Severe Storms