Typhoon TracksNorth Atlantic (hurricanes): storms forming in Aug
1991–2020 average3.7per year
This is an archive, not a forecast or warning. For current storms follow your national meteorological service.
Most in one year82011
Total2401950–2025
Average per year by decade
2.8
1.9
3.0
2.6
3.2
3.9
4.1
4.2
10 strongest storms forming in Aug
| Name | Year | hPa | Wind kt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian | 2019 | 910 | 160 |
| Irma | 2017 | 914 | 155 |
| Camille | 1969 | 905 | 150 |
| Anita | 1977 | 926 | 150 |
| David | 1979 | 924 | 150 |
| Andrew | 1992 | 922 | 150 |
| Katrina | 2005 | 902 | 150 |
| Dean | 2007 | 907 | 150 |
| Felix | 2007 | 930 | 150 |
| Carol | 1953 | 929 | 140 |
Counts use the IBTrACS season; storms crossing New Year can make a year differ by one from agency totals.