Back 1990 Atlantic hurricane season English Temporada de huracanes en el Atlántico de 1990 Spanish Atlantisch orkaanseizoen 1990 Dutch Temporada de furacões no oceano Atlântico de 1990 Portuguese Atlantiska orkansäsongen 1990 Swedish 1990年大西洋飓风季 Chinese
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| First storm formed | July 22, 1990 |
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| Last storm dissipated | October 21, 1990 |
| Strongest storm | Gustav – 956 mbar (hPa) (28.24 inHg), 120 mph (195 km/h) |
| Total depressions | 16 |
| Total storms | 14 |
| Hurricanes | 8 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 1 |
| Total fatalities | 116 |
| Total damage | $150 million (1990 USD) |
| Atlantic hurricane seasons 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 | |
The 1990 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1990, and lasted until November 30, 1990. However, storms can form outside these dates. For example, Tropical Depression One formed on May 25. This season was very active with two depressions, six tropical storms, seven hurricanes, and one major hurricane. At that time it was the most active hurricane season.
This season was less deadly and damaging than other seasons, with only 116 deaths, and $150 million. The few deaths and little bit of damage were because most of the storms were relatively weak, and because most of the storms stayed at sea.