
Atlantic hurricane season ends up as more costly than the record-breaking one in 2020
CNN
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, just like the 2020 season, was one for the record books -- but for different reasons.
The biggest similarity was the high number of named storms. The 2021 season became only the third in history to use all of the names on the rotating seasonal list (the previous years were 2020 and 2005).
We ended the season with 21 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). During an average year there would be 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. This year met or exceeded each of those categories, and it was forecast to be that way. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.

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