The 1993 Atlantic hurricane season was a period in the annual formation of tropical cyclones. It officially began on June 1, 1993, and lasted until November 30, 1993. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin. The season experienced relatively low activity, with eight named storms, four becoming hurricanes; the low activity is the result of a strong El Niño that lasted from 1...
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The 1993 Atlantic hurricane season was a period in the annual formation of tropical cyclones. It officially began on June 1, 1993, and lasted until November 30, 1993. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin. The season experienced relatively low activity, with eight named storms, four becoming hurricanes; the low activity is the result of a strong El Niño that lasted from 1991 to 1994.
Tropical Storm Bret caused 184 deaths when it tracked across northern Venezuela in early August. Hurricane Gert caused significant damage to Mexico after tracking across Central America, killing 76. Hurricane Emily, the strongest storm of the season, caused light damage to the Outer Banks but never made landfall.
This system formed just west of the Isle of Youth on May 31, then travelled across Cuba and the Bahamas before becoming extratropical southwest of Bermuda on June 2. Seven people were reported dead in Cuba from heavy...
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