It was the ninth successive hurricane season with above average activity, according to the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization.

During an average hurricane season, there are 14 named storms and seven hurricanes, including Category 3 or higher. The most number of storms: 30 in 2020 when the alphabet was exh

Seven hurricanes formed in the Atlantic basin after September 25, which was the most on record for that time period.

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends today, Saturday, Nov. 30. While there weren't as many storms as originally predicted before the season began, that doesn't mean impacts from the storms that hit Florida and the United States won't be felt for years.

The six-month season saw an above-average number of storms. Scientists say climate change is leading to more powerful and deadly hurricanes that can affect inland communities far from the coasts.

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially concludes this weekend, leaving a trail of destruction, loss of life and massive economic damage across the Americas and the Caribbean, the UN meteorological agency reported on Friday.

Saturday marks the final day of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. The season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. This year saw 18 named storms, 11 of which were hurricanes, meaning the winds reached 74 mph or greater.