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Atlantic Hurricane Season 2018

Tropical cyclones in the Atlantic most often develop during the ocean basin's official hurricane season from June 1 through November 30.
Watery Heatwave Cooks the Gulf of Maine
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Watery Heatwave Cooks the Gulf of Maine

Extreme water temperatures in 2018 fit with a much longer trend in the region, which is among the fastest-warming parts of the global ocean.

Published Sep 12, 2018

Image of the Day Heat Life Water Severe Storms

Hurricane Chris
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Hurricane Chris

Tropical Storm Chris intensified off the coast of the eastern United States and became the second hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season.

Published Jul 11, 2018

Atmosphere Severe Storms

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