1989 Atlantic hurricane season
The 1989 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1989, and lasted until November 30, 1989. However storms can form outside these dates. For example, Tropical Storm Karen lasted until December 4. This season had average activity with 15 depressions, 3 became a tropical storm, 5 became a hurricane, and 2 became a major hurricane.
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| Season summary map | |
| First storm formed | June 24, 1989 |
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| Last storm dissipated | December 4, 1989 |
| Strongest storm | Hugo – 918 mbar (hPa) (27.12 inHg), 160 mph (260 km/h) |
| Total depressions | 15 |
| Total storms | 11 |
| Hurricanes | 7 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 2 |
| Total fatalities | 112 |
| Total damage | $10.739 billion (1989 USD) |
| Atlantic hurricane seasons 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | |
This was a damaging season because this season featured the powerful Hurricane Hugo.
Storms
- Tropical Depression One
- Tropical Storm Allison
- Tropical Storm Barry
- Hurricane Chantal
- Hurricane Dean
- Tropical Depression Six
- Hurricane Erin
- Hurricane Felix
- Tropical Depression Nine
- Hurricane Gabrielle
- Hurricane Hugo
- Tropical Storm Iris
- Tropical Depression Thirteen
- Hurricane Jerry
- Tropical Storm Karen
Unused names
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Retirement
In the spring of 1990, Hugo had its name replaced by Humberto in 1995.
