2019 Atlantic hurricane season (Meringue)

2019 Atlantic hurricane season is an event in the annual formation of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin. The season is the eighth year to feature two or more Category 5 hurricanes: Chantal, Erin, Fernand, and Imelda. Chantal was the strongest hurricane to form outside of the Carribean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, surpassing Irma two years prior. Erin went from a tropical storm to a Category 5 in just 19 hours, surpassing Wilma's record of 24 hours. Fernand became one of two hurricanes that struck Puerto Rico at Category 5 intensity, and Imelda became the most intense hurricane since Dean of 2007. Fernand's landfall on Puerto Rico made 2019 the only season on record to witness more than two storms making landfall at Category 5 intensity.

The season officially began on June 1 and will end on November 30. These dates historically describe the period of year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin and are adopted by convention. However, as shown by Andrea in April and Barry in May, the formation of tropical cyclones is possible at any time of the year.

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