2021 Atlantic hurricane season (MC)

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season was a slightly above-average season. This season produced 13 named

storms, which 6 became hurricanes, and 3 became major hurricanes. The strongest hurricane, Julian, peaked as a moderate Category Four hurricane, with winds up to 145 mph, and a minimum barometric pressure of 929 millibars.

The season started a bit early, with Tropical Storm Ana forming on May 27th. This was 5 days before the official start of the season. The last storm, Mindy, dissipated on November 20.

Many forecast models predicted this season to be at around average, whilst some predicted an above-average season. The majority of the models predicted 10 - 14 total named storms. The amount of hurricanes and major hurricanes varied.

With no Category 5's in this season, it has currently been 6 years without a Category 5 in the basin. Matthew of 2016 was the last Category 5 in the basin.

Overall, this season is fairly considered average.

Tropical Storm Ana
On May 27, the NHC noted that a tropical wave formed north of South America. The tropical wave curved slightly northwest, and then increased in organization, and convection. Eventually on May 27th, the tropical wave was upgraded to a tropical depression by the National Hurricane Center. The precursor had already brought minimal rain to Columbia. The tropical depression was designated as Tropical Depression One. One trekked north-westwards, nearly making landfall in western Nicaragua. The tropical depression's rain-bands and winds have already caused $25,000 USD dollars based of damage to Nicaragua. Two people were killed. This depression neared the Yucatan Peninsula, but then intensified into a tropical storm, the first of the season. The National Hurricane Center classified it as Tropical Storm Ana. Ana was one of many off-storm formations. Tropical Storm Ana intensified slightly, then made landfall in the Yucatan Peninsula at its peak intensity. 12 people were killed, as well as damages around 6 million dollars. After landfall, Ana weakened back to a tropical depression, and started to lose organization. On May 29th, Ana degenerated into a remnant low. It's remnants brought moderate rain to Mexico, causing no harm.

Tropical Storm Bill
Late on June 4, the NHC noted that an area of investigation (invest) had formed in the Central Atlantic. The tropical low appeared to be like a tropical depression, but reconnaissance discovered that there was not enough surface-circulation, also that there was not a well-defined center. Thus, it was not upgraded to a tropical depression. Somehow, the tropical low strengthened, having gale-force winds, but its circulation was not enough, and it still did not have a well-defined center. Late on June 5, a recon investigated the weakened system and found the requirements needed to be classified as a tropical depression. Therefore, the National Hurricane Center designated the system as Tropical Depression Two. Two then strengthened into Tropical Storm Bill. Bill slowly intensified, and peaked as a 65 mph tropical storm. Bill neared Florida, causing Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings to be issued for the eastern coast. Bill did not intensify, but its pressure fell. Evacuations were ordered the coast of Florida, more than half of the people in danger evacuated. Those who stayed were forced to stay in their homes. Bill made landfall near Volusia, Florida. 8 people were killed, 24 people were injured, as damages were around 56 million dollars. Bill then curved away from the USA, and started to weaken. Bill weakened until reaching tropical depression intensity, then re-intensified back to a tropical storm. Tropical Storm Bill then transitioned into an extra-tropical storm on June 10. Bill's extra-tropical remnants brought heavy rain to Newfoundland.

Hurricane Claudette
On June 9, a tropical wave formed near the Caribbean Sea, then was noted and being monitored by the National Hurricane Center. The low encountered warm ocean waters, causing this low to increase in organization. A recon passed into this system, found winds needed, but did not have a well-defined center. On June 10th, a NOAA Reconnaissance Plane investigated this low, and found a defined-center, and winds of 30kt. Thus, the National Hurricane Center upgraded the low to Tropical Depression Three. Three maintained this intensity for nearly a day, then strengthened into a tropical storm. Once it occurred, the National Hurricane Center designated it as Tropical Storm Claudette. Claudette slowly intensified, and made a very close approach to southern Haiti. Claudette killed 24, as well as damages around 32 million dollars. Claudette continued to intensify, and eventually became the first hurricane of the season. Claudette peaked as a 80 mph Category One hurricane, and a minimum pressure of 986 mbar. Claudette weakened slightly, and made landfall in the Yucatan Peninsula, causing 26 million dollars of damage, as well 42 deaths. Claudette rapidly weakened to a tropical storm, then weakened to a tropical depression. Claudette made landfall in Mexico, then dissipating on June 15th.

Hurricane Danny
On June 20, a poorly-organized tropical wave formed near the center of the Cape Verde Islands. The NHC noted for potential development for this system in the future. This low was predicted to be a Cape Verde storm, peaking around 125 mph. This tropical wave slowly organized. The tropical wave then exited the Cape Verde Islands, then organized enough to be classified as a tropical depression. Thus, the National Hurricane Center designated the system as Tropical Depression Four. The tropical depression remained at this intensity for a day, then strengthened into a tropical storm. It was then named Tropical Storm Danny. Danny slowly intensified, as it was a tropical storm. Before Danny became a hurricane, it developed a mid-level eye, but it wasn't a visible eye. Tropical Storm Danny strengthened, and eventually became Hurricane Danny. Danny intensified moderately, and strengthened into a Category Two hurricane, becoming the strongest storm so far. Danny continued to intensify, and became a Category Three major hurricane, with winds of 115 mph. A recon found a minimum pressure of 965 millibars. Danny developed a well-defined eye, and then started to weaken. Danny weakened to a Category Two hurricane, and continued to weaken. Hurricane Danny became a Category One hurricane, and curved northwards. Danny then weakened to a tropical storm, and very slowly transitioned into an extra-tropical storm. On June 29th, Danny became a fully extra-tropical storm, and made a direct hit on Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, killing 1, and causing 2 million dollars in damage.