![]() ![]() The season also included a rare late-season storm with Hurricane Nicole making landfall on November 10 along the east coast of Florida. ![]() ![]() After a quiet period in August, activity ramped up in September with seven named storms, including the two major hurricanes - Fiona and Ian - seen this season. This unique season was defined by a rare mid-season pause in storms that scientists preliminarily believe was caused by increased wind shear and suppressed atmospheric moisture high over the Atlantic Ocean. “I commend NOAA’s dedicated scientists, hurricane hunter pilots and forecasters who worked diligently to help American communities become hurricane resilient and Climate-Ready for the impacts of this hurricane season and the years to come,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. as a Category 1 near Punta Tocon, Puerto Rico. Hurricane Fiona made landfall outside of the mainland U.S. Hurricane Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 in north Hutchinson Island, Florida. As a Category 4 with 150 mph maximum sustained winds, Hurricane Ian tied for the fifth-strongest hurricane ever to make landfall in the U.S. Hurricane Ian made landfall first as a Category 4 storm in Cayo Costa, Florida, and again as a Category 1 in Georgetown, South Carolina. The 2022 season saw three hurricane landfalls along the coast of the U.S. ![]()
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