Part 1/6:
Overview of the Recent Hurricane Season
As we officially close out the hurricane season, it's time to reflect on what has been a particularly active and remarkable period for the Atlantic basin. The season was packed with unprecedented activity, resulting in a total of 18 named storms, including Category 3 hurricanes. For context, an average hurricane season tends to bring about 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and only 3 major hurricanes. This season was anything but average.