1921 Atlantic hurricane season · 7 storms, 6 hurricanes, 2 major
Thursday, June 16, 1921
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The 1921 Atlantic hurricane season was an active hurricane season, with 12 tropical cyclones forming. Among them, seven became tropical storms, of which five strengthened into hurricanes. Furthermore, two of these strengthened into a major hurricane, Category 3 or higher on the modern-day Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale, the most since the 1917 season. The first system, a tropical depression, developed on June 1, while the last, a tropical storm, dissipated on November 25. Of note, three tropical cyclones co-existed with another during the season. 7 storms, 6 hurricanes, 2 major hurricanes (Category 3+). Strongest: an unnamed storm (140 mph). Accumulated cyclone energy ≈ 87. Wiki link
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