Tropical Cyclone Regions

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Welcome to the North Atlantic Ocean Tropical Cyclone page of Hurricane Alley.

Current Tropical Activity --  

Storm	Forecast Tracks	Computer Models Forecasts	Intermediate Advisory Plot	Watches/Warnings

  Tropical Storms forming in December 1960-2006

Storm Names/Data for 2007

2007	Advisory Dates	Track	Recon Vortex Graphic/Data
Andrea	May 8 - 13
Barry	June 1 - 2
Chantal	July 31 - August 1
Dean	August 13 - 23
Erin	August 15 - 19
Felix	August 27 - September 5
Gabrielle	September 3 - 11
Humberto	September 8 - 14
Ingrid	September 9 - 17
Jerry	September 21 - 25
Karen	September 22 - 29
Lorenzo	September 25 - 28
Melissa	September 27 - October 5
Noel	October 24 - November 2
Olga	NA
Pablo	NA
Rebekah	NA
Sebastien	NA
Tanya	NA
Van	NA
Wendy	NA

     2005 hurricane force or greater winds - Atlantic Basin

     2007 Invests - Atlantic Basin
 

FAQ--

• The North Atlantic Ocean tropical cyclone basin is considered to be that area north of 0^o between 0^o west and the North American and Central American east coasts. 

• The "season"  extends from June through November, although there have been tropical cyclones recorded in every month.

• The area of the Atlantic basin observing the maximum number of hurricanes is near 29.0N, 75.5W, approximately 325 miles east of the central Florida east coast.

• The median start date for the "season" is June 30, the median end date is October 30.

• Since 1871 there have been 411 "tropical cyclone coastline crossings" between Maine and Texas. This number includes multiple landfalls for single storms.

• Since 1871 there have been 193 category 1 through 5 "hurricane coastline crossings" from Maine to Texas. This number includes multiple landfalls for single storms.

• Since 1871 there have been 52 category 3 through 5 "major hurricane coastline crossings" from Maine to Texas. This number includes multiple landfalls for single storms.

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