User:Vedanara2/2010 Atlantic hurricane season
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The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season was the first in a series of four well above-average Atlantic hurricane seasons, and has the second highest number of named storms in recorded history for the basin, behind only 2005. It also featured 15 hurricanes, another near-record total. Only the quintessential 2005 season saw more activity. The overall tropical cyclone count exceeded the Western Pacific for the second time on record. Per convention, the season began June 1 and concluded November 30, as these are the pre-defined dates that limit tropical cyclone development in the Atlantic basin. The initial storm, Andrew, became the first hurricane in the month of June since 2006's Anthony, as well as the first major hurricane in the month since 1979's Bob. The month of September also tied 2002 for the highest number of named storms forming within the month - a total of eight. October also featured a near record number of four hurricanes, including one major hurricane. Hurricane Walter became the latest hurricane on record to move through the Windward Islands on record, but was eventually beat by Hurricane Alpha. Activity was reflected with an ACE value of TBA, one of the highest on record.
Vedanara2/2010 Atlantic hurricane season | |
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Seasonal boundaries | |
First system formed | June 23, 2010 |
Last system dissipated | December 24, 2010 |
Strongest storm | |
Name | Karl |
• Maximum winds | 170 mph (270 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
• Lowest pressure | 921 mbar (hPa; 27.2 inHg) |
Seasonal statistics | |
Total depressions | 23 |
Total storms | 23 |
Hurricanes | 15 |
Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 9 |
Total fatalities | 1,436 total |
Total damage | ≥ $49.05 billion (2010 USD) |
Related articles | |
Atlantic hurricane seasons 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Numerous tropical cyclones affected land this season, especially countries bordering the Atlantic and East Pacific. Hurricane Andrew caused well over 70 fatalities and nearly $2 billion in damage as it struck northern Mexico.