2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season (HKD0204)

The 2071 Atlantic hurricane season featured several deadly and catastrophic storms. The United States took hit after destructive hit with more than 10 of the 21 storms affecting the country. There were four category 5 hurricanes (Andrea, Erin, Humberto, and Tanya), tying 2005 for the most ever recorded in a season. Andrea became the most intense tropical cyclone on record worldwide, dropping to 849 mb. There were nine major hurricanes, breaking the old record of eight, and for the first time on record, the season caused over a trillion dollars in damage. There were 10 retired hurricane names, doubling the record of five set in 2005. Before the season began, NOAA issued warnings due to record warm ocean temperatures and the lack of any dry air. They predicted 18-22 named storms, 10-13 hurricanes, and 4-8 major hurricanes.