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2023 Atlantic hurricane season so far

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is underway. NOAA predicts a near normal season this year. 


What You Need To Know

  • Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1
  • The first tropical storm of the season was named June 2
  • NOAA predicts a normal season

NOAA forecasts a likely range of 12 to 17 named storms, of which 5 to 9 could become hurricanes, including 1 to 4 major hurricanes, which are a Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Here’s a look at the season so far. 

Arlene

Arlene became the first named tropical storm of the season on June 2 in the Gulf of Mexico.

Before it became a storm, it was Tropical Depression Two and brought rain and scattered thunderstorms to parts of Florida.

Arlene was short-lived as it headed south toward the Cuba. 

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