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Tropical Weather

Tropical Weather

Tropical Weather and Storms - Hurricane Updates from weather.com As of November 30, the 2013 Hurricane Season has come to a close. While it is possible for tropical cyclones to develop in December and January, such developments are unlikely at this time. 2013 Hurricane Season in Review The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season was the least active season so far this century, and among the quietest on record since 1950. While the total of 13 named storms was one more than the 30-year average of 12 named storms, that doesn't tell the whole story. In addition, the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season ended with something that hasn't happened in 45 years. No hurricanes were rated Category 2 or greater in the Atlantic, Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico, the first year without a Category 2 or stronger hurricane in the Atlantic basin since 1968. The season's lone two hurricanes, Humberto and Ingrid, only reached Category 1 strength.

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