The Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November, with activity peaking between August and October. The past seven years have seen above average activity – the 2021 season was the third most active on record – and the trend looked set to continue.
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted 14 to 21 named storms for the 2022 season, with six to 10 becoming hurricanes, three to six of which would be major category events. But as the 2022 season enters its final month, it has so far fallen short of these expectations.
