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Here’s a look at the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) defines a hurricane as “an intense tropical weather system with well-defined circulation and sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher.” In the western North Pacific Ocean, hurricanes are called typhoons while similar storms in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific Ocean are called cyclones.
The peak activity of the Atlantic season is from mid-August to mid-October.
Hurricanes are rated according to intensity on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
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