2018 Atlantic hurricane season (Meringue)

2018 Atlantic hurricane season was an above-average season, producing 16 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes. The season officially began on June 1 and ended on November 30. These dates historically describe the period of the year when most hurricanes form in the Atlantic basin. However, as shown by Tropical Storm Rafael in December, the formation of tropical cyclones is possible at any time of the year.

Most of the deaths and destruction that occured in the season was caused by six storms; Debby, Florence, Joyce, Michael, Nadine, and Patty. Out of those six storms, only Patty wasn't retired. Debby was an early major hurricane that made landfall on South Carolina with devastating effects. Florence tracked across the Carribean, made landfall over Jamaica, skirted Cuba and made lanfall on Alabama as a major hurricane. Joyce made lanfall over Cape Verde as a Category 2 hurricane with massive destruction. Michael tracked to the north and made landfall on Newfoundland as a low-end Category 3, the first such occurrence in history. Nadine, the strongest storm in the season, made landfall on western Florida as a Category 5 hurricane. Patty hit the Bahamas, made a sharp turn and skirted Bermuda.

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