1990 Atlantic hurricane season facts for kids
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| First storm formed | July 22, 1990 |
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| Last storm dissipated | October 21, 1990 |
| Strongest storm | Gustav – 956 mbar (hPa) (28.24 inHg), 120 mph (195 km/h) |
| Total depressions | 16 |
| Total storms | 14 |
| Hurricanes | 8 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 1 |
| Total fatalities | 116 |
| Total damage | $150 million (1990 USD) |
| Atlantic hurricane seasons 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
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The 1990 Atlantic hurricane season was a busy time for storms in the Atlantic Ocean. It officially started on June 1, 1990, and ended on November 30, 1990. However, storms can sometimes form outside these dates, like Tropical Depression One, which appeared on May 25. This season had a lot of activity, with 16 tropical depressions, 14 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 1 major hurricane. At the time, it was one of the most active hurricane seasons ever recorded!
Even though it was busy, this season caused less damage and fewer deaths compared to many other hurricane seasons. Only 116 people lost their lives, and the total damage was about $150 million. This was mainly because most of the storms were not very strong, and many of them stayed far out at sea, away from land.
The Storms of 1990
During the 1990 Atlantic hurricane season, several storms formed. They are listed below in the order they appeared. A tropical depression is the weakest type of storm, while a tropical storm is stronger and gets a name. A hurricane is the strongest type, with very fast winds.
- Tropical Depression One
- Tropical Storm Arthur
- Hurricane Bertha
- Tropical Storm Cesar
- Hurricane Diana
- Tropical Storm Edouard
- Tropical Storm Fran
- Hurricane Gustav
- Tropical Storm Hortense
- Hurricane Isidore
- Tropical Depression Eleven
- Hurricane Josephine
- Hurricane Klaus
- Hurricane Lili
- Tropical Storm Marco
- Hurricane Nana
Naming the Storms
Storms are given names to make them easier to track and talk about. These are the names that were chosen for the 1990 season. Names that were not used are marked with a special note.
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Retired Storm Names
Sometimes, if a hurricane causes a lot of damage or deaths, its name is "retired." This means the name will not be used again for future storms. This is done out of respect for the people affected and to avoid confusion.
After the 1990 season, the names Hurricane Diana and Hurricane Klaus were retired. They were replaced by the names Dolly and Kyle for the 1996 list of names.
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Tropical cyclones of the 1990 Atlantic hurricane season |
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Images for kids
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Rainfall in the United States from Tropical Storm Marco and the remnants of Hurricane Klaus
See also
In Spanish: Temporada de huracanes en el Atlántico de 1990 para niños
