2023 Atlantic hurricane season (MC, StrawberryMaster)

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season was a slightly above-average season. This season produced 13 named tropical storms, which 6 became hurricanes, and 3 became major hurricanes. The first storm, formed on June 1, the first day of the official start of the season. The last storm dissipated on November 29, just one day before the official end.

With an official Category 5 hurricane, this was the first time since 2016, that a storm became a Category 5. Irene, which was the strongest storm, was eventually because of extremely high damage. Irma was replaced with Iris.

With 6 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes, as well as 13 tropical storms, this season is considered above-average. But only one tropical storm surpassed the average number, which is 12. Therefore, this season in considered as slightly above-average.

This season had two names that were retired, Irma was replaced with Iris. The second storm that was retired was Katia, and was replaced with Kimberly. This season was the most recent storm with more than two storms to have their names retired, yet previous storms, such as 2005, had more retired names.