The 2005 Atlantic Hurricane season broke record after record: most named storms, lowest pressure measured in the Atlantic, longest-lived December hurricane, and the list goes on. This image provides a summary of the season, with the track of each named storm marked in black. In all, 30 tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes formed in 2005. Of these, 26 were named storms, a status given to tropical storms and hurricanes.
Published Dec 17, 2005
The first major hurricane of the 2013 season in the eastern Pacific stalled near Mexico, drenching the western coast for several days.
Published Oct 24, 2013
Tropical Storm Newton strengthened into a hurricane before encountering Mexico’s Baja California peninsula.
Published Sep 6, 2016
Acquired October 10, 2011, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Jova off the coast of Mexico.
Published Oct 11, 2011
Spiraling patterns of heavy rain reveal that Felicia had a well-defined center of circulation on August 4, 2009.
Published Aug 5, 2009
In early September 2019, a loose chain of tropical cyclones lined up across the Western Hemisphere.
Published Sep 4, 2019
Acquired August 23, 2010, this natural-color image shows Tropical Storm Danielle over the Atlantic Ocean.
Published Aug 23, 2010
Acquired September 30, 2012, this image shows a tropical storm that is still active nearly three weeks after its formation.
Published Oct 1, 2012
Acquired May 23, 2012, this natural-color image shows Tropical Storm Bud off of coast of southwestern Mexico.
Published May 24, 2012
Hurricane season was remarkably quiet in the North Atlantic, while the Western Pacific was as active and dangerous as ever.
Published Dec 7, 2013
Acquired October 12, 2010, this natural-color image shows a compact but intense Hurricane Paula off the coasts of Mexico, Belize, and Honduras.
Published Oct 15, 2010
Heavy rains and winds may result in flash flooding, landslides, and life-threatening surf conditions.
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Acquired August 3, 2010, this natural-color image shows Tropical Storm Colin north of eastern South America.
Published Aug 3, 2010
