2011-12 European hurricane season

The 2011-12 European hurricane season is an annual event in tropical cyclone formation. The hurricane season began on October 15, 2011 and will end on April 15, 2012. The European Hurricane Center (EHC) in Berlin, Germany, names and issues advisories on storms. On average, 16 storms and 9 hurricanes form each year. In an event where tropical cyclones from the Atlantic basin crossover into the European region, the cyclone will retain its National Hurricane Center name.