The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially ended on November 30, leaving a lasting impression of both intense activity and devastating impacts. With 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and five major hurricanes reaching Category 3 or higher, the season aligned closely with NOAA’s above-average predictions, which anticipated 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes, and 4 to 7 major hurricanes.
Florida bore the brunt of three catastrophic hurricanes that left indelible marks on the Gulf Coast. On August 5, Hurricane Debby made landfall near Steinhatchee as a Category 1 storm and has estimated insured losses of $131 millio...
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