1997 WMHB Atlantic hurricane season

The 1997 Atlantic hurricane season was a below average season. It officially began on June 1 and lasted until November 30. These dates conventionally delimit the period in each year in which most tropical cylones form in the Atlantic basin. The 1997 season was inactive, and featured only 8 named storms. Only 2 of the season's named storms became hurricanes, and none became major hurricanes. The season's activity was limited by a moderate El Nino event, while activity in the East Pacific basin was increased.

Storm Names
Below is a list of names used for tropical storms that formed in the Atlantic in 1997. This list is the same one that was used in the 1991 season, with the exception of Bill, which replaced Bob. No names were retired in 1997.