How many hurricanes so far in 2023?

Overall, through Nov. 7, there were 21 Tropical Depressions, 20 storms (19 of them were given names), seven hurricanes (including three majors) and 12 tropical storms. According to the National Hurricane Center, 14 storms do not usually (based on the average of storms from 1991-2020) occur until Nov.



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NOAA's update to the 2023 outlook ? which covers the entire six-month hurricane season that ends on Nov. 30 ? calls for 14-21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 6-11 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater). Of those, 2-5 could become major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater).

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In a dire scenario, a cruise ship could sink in a hurricane. But before you cancel all your future cruise plans, know this: it's highly unlikely. Cruise ships are built like fortresses. They boast stability, seaworthiness, and a bucket-load of safety features to help them ride out even the angriest storms.

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NOAA's update to the 2023 outlook — which covers the entire six-month hurricane season that ends on Nov. 30 — calls for 14-21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 6-11 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater). Of those, 2-5 could become major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater).

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