1988 North Atlantic (hurricanes) season
Storms12tropical-storm strength+
This is an archive, not a forecast or warning. For current storms follow your national meteorological service.
1991–2020 average14.5-2.5
StrongestGilbert160 kt (82 m/s)
Rank by count38 / 76
Month of formation
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Count vs nearby seasons
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All storms
| Name | Dates | Wind kt | hPa | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberto | 08-05 – 08-08 | 35 | 1,002 | 3.0 |
| Beryl | 08-08 – 08-10 | 45 | 1,001 | 2.8 |
| Chris | 08-21 – 08-30 | 45 | 1,005 | 9.2 |
| Debby | 08-31 – 09-05 | 65 | 987 | 4.5 |
| Ernesto | 09-03 – 09-05 | 55 | 994 | 2.0 |
| Unnamed | 09-07 – 09-10 | 50 | 994 | 3.0 |
| Florence | 09-07 – 09-11 | 70 | 983 | 4.2 |
| Gilbert | 09-08 – 09-20 | 160 | 888 | 11.2 |
| Helene | 09-19 – 09-30 | 125 | 938 | 10.8 |
| Isaac | 09-28 – 10-01 | 40 | 1,005 | 2.8 |
| Joan:Miriam | 10-10 – 10-23 | 125 | 932 | 12.2 |
| Keith | 11-17 – 11-26 | 65 | 945 | 9.0 |
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).