The Atlantic hurricane season is the period in a given year when the majority of tropical and subtropical cyclones form in the Atlantic Ocean. The conventional Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with its climatological peak running from late August to early September. However, tropical cyclones have been proven to form outside of the seasonal boundaries.
In the real world, the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season remains the most active season on record, while the 1914 season was the least active season. The average hurricane season from 1991 to 2020 consists of 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) regularly issues advisories on each storm, with regular tropical weather outlooks being issued throughout the season.
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Atlantic hurricane seasons are arguably the most notable type of tropical cyclone seasons, especially in the Western Hemisphere. Therefore, a large majority of tropical cyclone seasons created on the Hypothetical Hurricanes Wiki are Atlantic hurricane seasons from the late 20th century to the early 21st century.
Most Atlantic hurricane seasons created on the wiki take place between the years 1979 (the first season with modern naming lists) and 2050. Due to the advent of Atlantic hurricane naming in 1950, hypothetical Atlantic hurricane seasons prior to 1950 (except 1914) are very rare. Past hypothetical Atlantic hurricane seasons with regards to its real-life counterparts are often labeled as "What-might-have-been" (WMHB) seasons.
The Atlantic Ocean is the basis for the annual Atlantic usercane season. Compared to the conventional Atlantic hurricane season, the usercane season runs year-round, although its climatological peak remains very similar.