See every 2023 Atlantic named storm in order, with Lee at 165 mph the strongest of 19
The 2023 season had Atlantic: 19 named storms, 7 hurricanes, 3 major hurricanes. Eastern and Central Pacific: 17 named storms, 10 hurricanes, 8 major hurricanes.
Strongest: Lee, 165 mph at its peak.
Atlantic storms of 2023
19 named · 7 hurricanes · 3 major (Category 3 or higher) · lowest pressure 926 mb
| Storm | Dates | Peak winds | Strength | Lowest pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene | May 31, 2023 to Jun 4, 2023 | 40 mph | Tropical storm | 998 mb | No |
| Bret | Jun 19, 2023 to Jun 24, 2023 | 70 mph | Tropical storm | 996 mb | Yes |
| Cindy | Jun 22, 2023 to Jun 26, 2023 | 60 mph | Tropical storm | 1004 mb | No |
| Don | Jul 11, 2023 to Jul 25, 2023 | 75 mph | Category 1 | 986 mb | No |
| Emily | Aug 18, 2023 to Aug 25, 2023 | 50 mph | Tropical storm | 998 mb | No |
| Gert | Aug 19, 2023 to Sep 4, 2023 | 60 mph | Tropical storm | 998 mb | No |
| Franklin | Aug 19, 2023 to Sep 9, 2023 | 150 mph | Category 4 | 926 mb | Yes |
| Harold | Aug 21, 2023 to Aug 23, 2023 | 60 mph | Tropical storm | 995 mb | Yes |
| Idalia | Aug 26, 2023 to Sep 8, 2023 | 130 mph | Category 4 | 942 mb | Yes |
| Jose | Aug 29, 2023 to Sep 1, 2023 | 65 mph | Tropical storm | 996 mb | No |
| Katia | Aug 30, 2023 to Sep 15, 2023 | 60 mph | Tropical storm | 998 mb | No |
| Lee | Sep 5, 2023 to Sep 18, 2023 | 165 mph | Category 5 | 926 mb | Yes |
| Margot | Sep 7, 2023 to Sep 18, 2023 | 90 mph | Category 1 | 969 mb | No |
| Nigel | Sep 15, 2023 to Sep 26, 2023 | 100 mph | Category 2 | 958 mb | No |
| Ophelia | Sep 21, 2023 to Sep 24, 2023 | 70 mph | Tropical storm | 981 mb | Yes |
| Philippe | Sep 23, 2023 to Oct 6, 2023 | 60 mph | Tropical storm | 998 mb | Yes |
| Rina | Sep 28, 2023 to Oct 2, 2023 | 50 mph | Tropical storm | 999 mb | No |
| Sean | Oct 10, 2023 to Oct 16, 2023 | 45 mph | Tropical storm | 1005 mb | No |
| Tammy | Oct 18, 2023 to Oct 31, 2023 | 110 mph | Category 2 | 965 mb | Yes |
Eastern and Central Pacific storms of 2023
17 named · 10 hurricanes · 8 major (Category 3 or higher) · lowest pressure 922 mb
| Storm | Dates | Peak winds | Strength | Lowest pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian | Jun 27, 2023 to Jul 4, 2023 | 105 mph | Category 2 | 970 mb | No |
| Beatriz | Jun 29, 2023 to Jul 1, 2023 | 85 mph | Category 1 | 992 mb | Yes |
| Calvin | Jul 10, 2023 to Jul 19, 2023 | 125 mph | Category 3 | 953 mb | No |
| Dora | Jul 31, 2023 to Aug 17, 2023 | 150 mph | Category 4 | 939 mb | No |
| Eugene | Aug 4, 2023 to Aug 10, 2023 | 70 mph | Tropical storm | 992 mb | No |
| Fernanda | Aug 12, 2023 to Aug 24, 2023 | 130 mph | Category 4 | 949 mb | No |
| Greg | Aug 14, 2023 to Aug 18, 2023 | 50 mph | Tropical storm | 1000 mb | No |
| Hilary | Aug 16, 2023 to Aug 20, 2023 | 140 mph | Category 4 | 940 mb | Yes |
| Irwin | Aug 26, 2023 to Sep 3, 2023 | 45 mph | Tropical storm | 998 mb | No |
| Jova | Sep 4, 2023 to Sep 14, 2023 | 160 mph | Category 5 | 926 mb | No |
| Kenneth | Sep 18, 2023 to Sep 24, 2023 | 50 mph | Tropical storm | 1000 mb | No |
| Lidia | Oct 3, 2023 to Oct 11, 2023 | 140 mph | Category 4 | 942 mb | Yes |
| Max | Oct 8, 2023 to Oct 10, 2023 | 70 mph | Tropical storm | 990 mb | Yes |
| Norma | Oct 17, 2023 to Oct 23, 2023 | 130 mph | Category 4 | 939 mb | Yes |
| Otis | Oct 21, 2023 to Oct 25, 2023 | 165 mph | Category 5 | 922 mb | Yes |
| Pilar | Oct 28, 2023 to Nov 7, 2023 | 65 mph | Tropical storm | 995 mb | No |
| Ramon | Nov 21, 2023 to Nov 27, 2023 | 45 mph | Tropical storm | 1002 mb | No |
Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center best-track data (HURDAT2). Only named storms are listed. "Landfall" means the center crossed a coastline at some point, not that it caused damage. Official season archive: NHC 2023 archive.
Common questions about the 2023 season
How many named storms were there in the 2023 hurricane season?
The 2023 season had Atlantic: 19 named storms, 7 hurricanes, 3 major hurricanes. Eastern and Central Pacific: 17 named storms, 10 hurricanes, 8 major hurricanes.
What was the strongest storm of 2023?
Lee had the highest winds, 165 mph at its peak (Category 5).