2023 Pacific hurricane season
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| Season summary map |
| First storm formed |
June 27, 2023 |
| Last storm dissipated |
Season ongoing |
| Strongest storm |
Otis – 923 mbar (hPa) (27.27 inHg), 165 mph (270 km/h) |
| Total depressions |
20 |
| Total storms |
17 |
| Hurricanes |
10 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) |
8 |
| Total fatalities |
≥49 total |
| Total damage |
> $614.7 million (2023 USD) |
Pacific hurricane seasons 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
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The 2023 Pacific hurricane season was a hurricane season in the Pacific Ocean in the Northern Hemisphere. The season began on May 15 in the eastern Pacific (east of 140°W) and on June 1 in the central Pacific (from 140°W to the International Date Line). The season ended for both on November 30.[1]
Seasonal summary
The beginning of the season had little activity. The first storm, Hurricane Adrian, did not develop until June 27.[2] Hurricane Beatriz formed two days later along the coast of Mexico.[3]
Systems
Hurricane Adrian
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| Duration | June 27 – July 2 |
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| Peak intensity | 110 mph (175 km/h) (1-min) 970 mbar (hPa) |
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On June 23, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) began monitoring an area of low pressure which formed off the coast of southern Mexico.[4] On June 27 the storm became organized and the NHC began posting advisories for Tropical Storm Adrian.[5] Adrian strengthened and became the first hurricane of the season on June 28 while southwest of Manzanillo, Cloima.[6] On June 30, Adrian reached Category 2 status, with sustained winds of up to 110 miles per hour (175 km/h).[7][8] Adrian began weakening and degenerated into a remnant low on July 2.[9]
Hurricane Beatriz
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| Duration | June 29 – July 1 |
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| Peak intensity | 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min) 991 mbar (hPa) |
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On June 25 an area of low pressure formed off the cost of Costa Rica.[10] The NHC began posting advisories for the system, named Potential Tropical Cyclone Two-E on June 28.[11] The next day, the system became organized and was named Tropical Storm Beatriz that evening.[12] Beatriz traveled along the coast of Mexico and was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane on June 30, with sustained winds of up to 85 miles per hour (135 km/h).[13] Beatriz weakened to a tropical storm early on July 1,[14] and dissipated later that day.[15]
One person drowned in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, on July 1, while surfing high waves created by the remains of Beatriz.[16]
Hurricane Calvin
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| Duration | July 11 – July 19 |
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| Peak intensity | 125 mph (205 km/h) (1-min) 955 mbar (hPa) |
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Tropical Depression Four-E
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| Duration | July 21 – July 22 |
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| Peak intensity | 35 mph (55 km/h) (1-min) 1006 mbar (hPa) |
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Hurricane Dora
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| Duration | July 31 – August 11 |
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| Peak intensity | 145 mph (230 km/h) (1-min) 942 mbar (hPa) |
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Tropical Storm Eugene
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| Duration | August 5 – August 7 |
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| Peak intensity | 70 mph (110 km/h) (1-min) 992 mbar (hPa) |
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Hurricane Fernanda
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| Duration | August 12 – August 17 |
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| Peak intensity | 130 mph (215 km/h) (1-min) 955 mbar (hPa) |
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Tropical Storm Greg
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| Duration | August 14 – August 18 |
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| Peak intensity | 50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min) 1000 mbar (hPa) |
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Hurricane Hilary
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| Duration | August 16 – August 21 |
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| Peak intensity | 145 mph (230 km/h) (1-min) 939 mbar (hPa) |
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Tropical Storm Irwin
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| Duration | August 27 – August 29 |
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| Peak intensity | 40 mph (65 km/h) (1-min) 997 mbar (hPa) |
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Hurricane Jova
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| Duration | September 4 – September 10 |
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| Peak intensity | 160 mph (260 km/h) (1-min) 929 mbar (hPa) |
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Tropical Depression Twelve-E
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| Duration | September 15 – September 17 |
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| Peak intensity | 35 mph (55 km/h) (1-min) 1006 mbar (hPa) |
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Tropical Storm Kenneth
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| Duration | September 19 – September 22 |
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| Peak intensity | 50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min) 1000 mbar (hPa) |
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Tropical Depression Fourteen-E
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| Duration | September 23 – September 25 |
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| Peak intensity | 35 mph (55 km/h) (1-min) 1007 mbar (hPa) |
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Hurricane Lidia
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| Duration | October 3 – October 11 |
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| Peak intensity | 140 mph (220 km/h) (1-min) 942 mbar (hPa) |
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Tropical Storm Max
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| Duration | October 8 – October 10 |
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| Peak intensity | 65 mph (100 km/h) (1-min) 991 mbar (hPa) |
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Hurricane Norma
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| Duration | October 17 – October 23 |
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| Peak intensity | 130 mph (215 km/h) (1-min) 941 mbar (hPa) |
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Hurricane Otis
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| Duration | October 22 – October 25 |
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| Peak intensity | 165 mph (270 km/h) (1-min) 923 mbar (hPa) |
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Tropical Depression Nineteen-E
As of 4:00 p.m. AST (21:00 UTC) October 28, Tropical Depression Nineteen-E is located about 325 mi (525 km) southwest of San Salvador, El Salvador. Maximum sustained winds are 35 mph (55 km/h), with gusts up to 45 mph (75 km/h). The minimum barometric pressure is 1005 mbar (29.68 inHg), and the system is stationary.
For the latest official information, see:
Storm names
This list of names will be used for storms which form in the North Pacific east of 140°W in 2023. It is the same list used in 2017.[17]
- Adrian
- Beatriz
- Calvin
- Dora
- Eugene
- Fernanda
- Greg
- Hilary
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- Irwin
- Jova
- Kenneth
- Lidia
- Max
- Norma
- Otis
- Pilar (unused)
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- Ramon (unused)
- Selma (unused)
- Todd (unused)
- Veronica (unused)
- Wiley (unused)
- Xina (unused)
- York (unused)
- Zelda (unused)
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The names for storms which form in the North Pacific from 140°W to the International Date Line are from a set of four lists. The names are used one after another, no matter the year.[17] The next four names are:
Season effects
This is a table of all storms which have formed in the 2023 Pacific hurricane season. All damage figures are in 2023 USD.
2023 Pacific hurricane season statistics
Storm name |
Dates active |
Storm category
at peak intensity |
Max 1-min wind mph (km/h) |
Min. press. (mbar) |
Areas affected |
Damage (USD) |
Deaths |
Refs
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| Adrian |
June 27 – July 2 |
Category 2 hurricane |
105 (165) |
970 |
Revillagigedo Islands |
None |
None |
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| Beatriz |
June 29 – July 1 |
Category 1 hurricane |
85 (140) |
992 |
Western Mexico |
Minimal |
0 (1) |
[18] |
| Calvin |
July 11–19 |
Category 3 hurricane |
125 (205) |
955 |
Hawaii |
Minimal |
None |
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| Four-E |
July 21–22 |
Tropical depression |
35 (55) |
1006 |
None |
None |
None |
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| Dora |
July 31 – August 11 |
Category 4 hurricane |
145 (230) |
942 |
Hawaii, Johnston Atoll |
None |
None |
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| Eugene |
August 5–7 |
Tropical storm |
70 (110) |
992 |
Southern Baja California peninsula, Northern California |
None |
None |
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| Fernanda |
August 12–17 |
Category 4 hurricane |
130 (215) |
955 |
None |
None |
None |
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| Greg |
August 14–18 |
Tropical storm |
50 (85) |
1000 |
None |
None |
None |
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| Hilary |
August 16–21 |
Category 4 hurricane |
145 (230) |
939 |
Western Mexico, Revillagigedo Islands, Baja California peninsula, Southwestern United States |
$614.7 million |
0 (2) |
[19][20] |
| Irwin |
August 27–29 |
Tropical storm |
40 (65) |
997 |
None |
None |
None |
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| Jova |
September 4–10 |
Category 5 hurricane |
160 (260) |
929 |
Western Mexico, Southwestern United States |
None |
None |
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| Twelve-E |
September 15 – 17 |
Tropical depression |
25 (55) |
1006 |
None |
None |
None |
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| Kenneth |
September 19–22 |
Tropical storm |
50 (85) |
1000 |
None |
None |
None |
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| Fourteen-E |
September 23–25 |
Tropical depression |
35 (55) |
1007 |
None |
None |
None |
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| Lidia |
October 3–11 |
Category 4 hurricane |
140 (220) |
942 |
Western Mexico, Islas Marías, Southwestern Mexico |
Unknown |
2 |
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| Max |
October 8–10 |
Tropical storm |
65 (100) |
991 |
Southwestern Mexico |
Unknown |
2 |
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| Norma |
October 17–23 |
Category 4 hurricane |
130 (215) |
941 |
Baja California Sur, Sinaloa |
Unknown |
3 |
[21] |
| Otis |
October 22–25 |
Category 5 hurricane |
165 (270) |
923 |
Guerrero, specifically the vicinity of Acapulco |
Unknown |
≥39 |
[22] |
| Nineteen-E |
October 28–present |
Tropical depression |
35 (55) |
1005 |
None |
None |
None |
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| Season Aggregates |
| 19 systems |
June 27 – Season ongoing |
| 165 (270) |
923 |
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≥$614.7 million |
≥46 (3) |
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References
- ↑ "Hurricanes Frequently Asked Questions". Miami, Florida: NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory. June 1, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ↑ Barker, Aaron; Wulfeck, Andrew; Donegan, Brian (July 2, 2023). "Adrian weakens to post-tropical cyclone after becoming first hurricane of 2023 season". FOX Weather. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ↑ Belles, Jonathan (July 1, 2023). "Tropical Storm Beatriz Bringing Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Along Mexico's Pacific Coast". The Weather Channel. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ↑ Cangialosi, John; Papin, Philippe (June 23, 2023). "Tropical Weather Outlook". (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ↑ Berg, Robbie (June 27, 2023). "Tropical Storm Adrian Discussion Number 1". (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ↑ Berg, Robbie (June 28, 2023). "Hurricane Adrian Advisory Number 4". (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ↑ Papin, Philippe (June 30, 2023). "Hurricane Adrian Discussion Number 11". (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ↑ Hurricane Specialist Unit (July 1, 2023). "Monthly Tropical Weather Summary". (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ↑ Bucci, Lisa (July 2, 2023). "Post-Tropical Cyclone Adrian Discussion Number 21". (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ↑ Beven, Jack (June 25, 2023). "Tropical Weather Outlook". (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ↑ Bucci, Lisa (June 28, 2023). "Potential Tropical Cyclone Two-E Discussion Number 1". (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ↑ Berg, Robbie (June 29, 2023). "Tropical Storm Beatriz Advisory Number 4". (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ↑ Berg, Robbie (June 30, 2023). "Hurricane Beatriz Discussion Number 7". (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ↑ Berg, Robbie (July 1, 2023). "Tropical Storm Beatriz Discussion Number 11". (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ↑ Berg, Robbie (July 1, 2023). "Remnants Of Beatriz Special Advisory Number 12". (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ↑ ""Beatriz" deja un muerto, cortes de energía e inundaciones en Mazatlán" ["Beatriz" leaves a dead man, power outages and floods in Mazatlan] (in Spanish). Expreso. July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- 1 2 "Tropical Cyclone Names". Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ↑ ""Beatriz" deja un muerto, cortes de energía e inundaciones en Mazatlán" ["Beatriz" leaves a dead man, power outages and floods in Mazatlan] (in Spanish). Expreso. July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ↑ Canseco, Ricardo Díaz; González, Zurisaddai (August 19, 2023). "Muere persona en Sinaloa por afectaciones indirectas de huracán Hilary" [Hilary live: remains in category 2; at this time it will land with maximum winds of 250 km/h] (in Spanish). Infobae. Archived from the original on August 19, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ↑ Canseco, Ricardo Díaz (August 19, 2023). "Huracán Hilary: así fue el rescate de familias arrastradas por la corriente que dejó la lluvia torrencial" [Hurricane Hilary: this was the rescue of families dragged by the current left by the torrential rain] (in Spanish). Infobae. Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ↑ Sánchez, Samuel (October 23, 2023). "Imágenes de daños causados por Norma; mueren 3 personas en Sinaloa" [Images of damage caused by Norma; 3 people die in Sinaloa]. Uno TV (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ↑ "Death toll in Mexico from devastating Hurricane Otis rises to 39". Reuters. October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.