The 2020 hurricane season broke several records, especially regarding the number of storms in the tropical Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea.
Not something you see all the time: five storms in tropical Atlantic simultaneously. Credits: NOAA
It is unquestionable that 2020 was a difficult year. Aside from the pandemic itself, many people also had to cope with lockdown restrictions and reduce the number of activities in their lives. But unlike us, the Atlantic had a very busy year.
In May, the Climate Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasted that 2020 would be an above-average hurricane season. The main reason for this is the above normal sea surface (SST) in tropical Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea and stronger West African monsoon key conditions for the formation of tropical cyclones.
2020 Sucked. The Dumpster Fire That Was 2020 By The Numbers
We’ve been talking about how 2020 was one of the worst years in memory. As we look at the stats and the events that occurred, it’s hard to argue. Here is 2020 in a snapshot and why we can t wait to start 2021.
January
Australian fires continue to burn
03-Iranian general killed in drone strike leads to WW3 fears when Iran hits US base in Iraq in retal.
08-Harry and Meghan step back from Royal Family
21 - First COVID case confirmed by CDC
22 - LA Raiders move to Vegas
26 - Kobe Bryant, daughter and 7 others killed in helicopter crash