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Every Atlantic and East Pacific system that reached tropical-storm strength since 2015 — peak intensity, dates, and landfalls from NOAA's official HURDAT2 best-track record, plus the current season as it happens. Click any storm for its full track map and intensity chart.

The 2018 Atlantic and East Pacific hurricane season produced 38 named storms, of which 21 became hurricanes and 12 reached major status (Category 3+). The strongest was Lane at 140 kt (161 mph). NOAA's best-track record logs 13 landfalls across the season. Data: NOAA HURDAT2 best track.

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LaneE. Pacific · EP142018CAT 5140 kt · 926 mbAug 13 – Aug 29WalakaE. Pacific · CP012018CAT 5140 kt · 921 mb · 1 landfallSep 26 – Oct 7MichaelAtlantic · AL142018CAT 5140 kt · 919 mb · 1 landfallOct 6 – Oct 15WillaE. Pacific · EP242018CAT 5140 kt · 925 mb · 1 landfallOct 19 – Oct 24HectorE. Pacific · EP102018CAT 4135 kt · 936 mbJul 31 – Aug 16NormanE. Pacific · EP162018CAT 4130 kt · 937 mbAug 27 – Sep 10FlorenceAtlantic · AL062018CAT 4130 kt · 937 mb · 1 landfallAug 30 – Sep 18RosaE. Pacific · EP202018CAT 4130 kt · 936 mb · 1 landfallSep 25 – Oct 2AlettaE. Pacific · EP022018CAT 4120 kt · 943 mbJun 6 – Jun 16BudE. Pacific · EP032018CAT 4120 kt · 943 mb · 1 landfallJun 9 – Jun 16SergioE. Pacific · EP212018CAT 4120 kt · 942 mb · 1 landfallSep 29 – Oct 12OliviaE. Pacific · EP172018CAT 4115 kt · 951 mbSep 1 – Sep 14FabioE. Pacific · EP072018CAT 295 kt · 964 mbJun 30 – Jul 9JohnE. Pacific · EP122018CAT 295 kt · 964 mbAug 5 – Aug 13HeleneAtlantic · AL082018CAT 295 kt · 967 mbSep 7 – Sep 17OscarAtlantic · AL162018CAT 295 kt · 952 mbOct 26 – Nov 4ChrisAtlantic · AL032018CAT 290 kt · 969 mbJul 5 – Jul 17MiriamE. Pacific · EP152018CAT 285 kt · 974 mbAug 25 – Sep 3LeslieAtlantic · AL132018CAT 180 kt · 968 mbSep 22 – Oct 14BerylAtlantic · AL022018CAT 170 kt · 991 mbJul 4 – Jul 17IsaacAtlantic · AL092018CAT 165 kt · 995 mbSep 7 – Sep 15KristyE. Pacific · EP132018TS60 kt · 991 mbAug 6 – Aug 13GordonAtlantic · AL072018TS60 kt · 996 mb · 3 landfallsSep 2 – Sep 7AlbertoAtlantic · AL012018TS55 kt · 990 mb · 1 landfallMay 25 – May 31CarlottaE. Pacific · EP042018TS55 kt · 997 mbJun 14 – Jun 19IleanaE. Pacific · EP112018TS55 kt · 998 mbAug 4 – Aug 7KirkAtlantic · AL122018TS55 kt · 998 mb · 1 landfallSep 22 – Sep 28NadineAtlantic · AL152018TS55 kt · 995 mbOct 8 – Oct 12TaraE. Pacific · EP222018TS55 kt · 995 mbOct 14 – Oct 16XavierE. Pacific · EP252018TS55 kt · 995 mbNov 2 – Nov 9EmiliaE. Pacific · EP062018TS50 kt · 997 mbJun 27 – Jul 4DebbyAtlantic · AL042018TS45 kt · 998 mbAug 2 – Aug 10JoyceAtlantic · AL102018TS45 kt · 995 mbSep 12 – Sep 21VicenteE. Pacific · EP232018TS45 kt · 1002 mb · 1 landfallOct 19 – Oct 23DanielE. Pacific · EP052018TS40 kt · 1004 mbJun 23 – Jun 28GilmaE. Pacific · EP082018TS40 kt · 1005 mbJul 26 – Jul 31ErnestoAtlantic · AL052018TS40 kt · 999 mbAug 15 – Aug 19PaulE. Pacific · EP182018TS40 kt · 1002 mbSep 7 – Sep 14

2018 season — frequently asked questions

How many hurricanes were there in 2018?

The 2018 season produced 38 named storms, 21 hurricanes, and 12 major hurricanes (Category 3 or stronger) across the Atlantic and East Pacific basins.

What was the strongest hurricane of 2018?

Lane, which peaked at 140 knots (161 mph).

When does hurricane season start and end?

The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs June 1 to November 30; the East Pacific season starts May 15. Peak activity is typically mid-August through October.