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| 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 |
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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.
This was a damaging season because this season featured the powerful Hurricane Hugo.
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In the spring of 1990 Hugo had its name replaced by Humberto in 1995.
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