1987 North Atlantic (hurricanes) season
Storms7tropical-storm strength+
This is an archive, not a forecast or warning. For current storms follow your national meteorological service.
1991–2020 average14.5-7.5
StrongestEmily110 kt (57 m/s)
Rank by count69 / 76
Month of formation
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3
3
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Count vs nearby seasons
6
4
13
11
6
7
12
11
14
8
7
All storms
| Name | Dates | Wind kt | hPa | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene | 08-08 – 08-28 | 65 | 987 | 20.0 |
| Unnamed | 08-09 – 08-17 | 40 | 1,007 | 7.8 |
| Bret | 08-18 – 08-24 | 45 | 1,000 | 6.2 |
| Cindy | 09-05 – 09-10 | 45 | 1,000 | 5.2 |
| Dennis | 09-08 – 09-20 | 45 | 1,000 | 12.0 |
| Emily | 09-20 – 09-26 | 110 | 958 | 6.8 |
| Floyd | 10-09 – 10-14 | 65 | 993 | 4.8 |
Counts use the IBTrACS season; storms crossing New Year can make a year differ by one from agency totals. Winds are NHC 1-minute sustained winds (not directly comparable with 10-minute typhoon winds).