2022 Hurricane Season Characterized By Slow Start Until Ian Hit▼

It was supposed to be a busy year for hurricanes. NOAA predicted up to 20 named storms in 2022, including five major hurricanes, but the year got off to a very slow start. We did snap a seven-year record: It was the first time since 2015 that we haven't had a pre-season storm. Going all the way back to Ana in 2015, we've had at least one named storm before the start of the hurricane season, but that didn't happen this year. Tropical Storm Alex barely got a name in June, and only after crossing over Florida, creating some flash flooding. Tropical Storms Bonnie and Colin popped up in July, and then there was nothing for weeks. No storms formed in the entire month of August. "I don't want anyone to not feel like they need to be prepared because 2022 will be a dud all the way through," WeatherTiger Chief Meteorologist Ryan Truchelut said in September. "I'm hoping it will be. It could be. But, I certainly wouldn't write off this season as of yet. The season's about 1/3 done in terms of overall historical activity." Things changed quickly that month. Hurricanes Danielle, Earl and Fiona formed, along with Tropical Storms Gaston and Hermine. Although, none threatened the continental U.S. until Ian, which changed everything. Source
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