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Trivia Tuesday: When does hurricane season reach it's peak?

Hurricane season has been quiet so far, but it's far from over
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Happy Trivia Tuesday!

In today's Trivia Tuesday segment we ask you when does the Atlantic Basin see the most hurricanes ?

The answer is September 10th! This is when we see the highest number of storms in the Atlantic.

Why do we see the highest number storms storms around September 10th? The answer lies in the fact that the ocean is warmest this time of year. The Sun's energy is greatest on June 21st - but it takes around two months for that energy to be absorbed by the ocean.