2021 Hurricane Season Ends As Third Most Active On Record

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season was the third most active on record, with 21 named storms and over $105 billion in damages. The season began early with Tropical Storm Ana in May and ended in November. Major storms like Ida caused significant destruction, particularly in Louisiana and the Northeast. Factors such as dust in the air and the La Niña system influenced the season's activity.

When did the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially begin?

• August 1st

• July 1st

• June 1st

• May 1st

How many named storms were there in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season?

• 25

• 18

• 15

• 21

Which year had a record-breaking number of hurricanes compared to 2021?

• 2017

• 2019

• 2020

• 2018

What category was Hurricane Ida when it hit Louisiana?

• Category 1

• Category 2

• Category 4

• Category 3

What natural phenomenon helped to slow the 2021 hurricane season?

• El Niño

• Tornado

• Monsoon

• La Niña