https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2020/10/tropical-storm-epsilon-forms-in-the-central-atlantic/
By Jeff Masters, Ph.D. | Monday, October 19, 2020
Tropical Storm Epsilon formed in the central Atlantic 735 miles southeast of Bermuda at 11 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2020, becoming the 26th named storm of this record-busy 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Epsilon is expected to threaten Bermuda as a category 1 hurricane on Friday, but it is not a landfall threat for the U.S.
Epsilon’s October 19 arrival marks the earliest date that any Atlantic season has produced its 26th named storm, surpassing the record held by Delta from November 22, 2005. In total, 23 of the 26 2020 named storms have set records for being the earliest-arriving for their respective letter; only Arthur, Bertha, and Dolly fell short.
The Atlantic typically has over 85% of its activity by this date. So far, there have been 26 named storms, nine hurricanes, three intense hurricanes, and an accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index of 123 (34% above average for the date). Only one Atlantic hurricane season since 1851 has had more named storms during an entire season: 2005, with 28 named storms. According to Colorado State University hurricane scientist Phil Klotzbach, the averages for this point in the season are 10.6 named storms, 5.5 hurricanes, 2.5 intense hurricanes, and an ACE index of 92.
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