It officially began on June 1 and ended on November 30, dates which conventionally delimit the period during which most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic Ocean.

However, after an increase in deep convection and satellite intensity estimates of 40 mph (64 km/h), the depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Alex early on July 29.

A mid- to upper-level trough located north and west of Alex generated vertical wind shear starting on July 30, allowing for minimal intensification.

At 0000 UTC on July 31, Alex attained its peak intensity with a maximum sustained wind speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) and a minimum atmospheric pressure of 1,000 mbar (30 inHg).

[19][20][21] Strong winds lashed Eastern North Carolina, downing numerous trees and power lines, which left about 500,000 people without electricity.

[19] Erosion was also severe, with numerous docks, piers, and bulkheads either damaged or destroyed; many protective dunes constructed after Hurricane Fran in 1996 were ruined.

In Virginia, strong winds in the eastern portions of the state caused some structural damage and downed trees and power lines, leaving about 750,000 people without electricity.

[19] Later in its duration, Bonnie brought rough seas, strong winds, and light rainfall to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, but caused little damage.

[23] An area of disturbed weather developed into Tropical Depression Three at 0600 UTC on August 21, while located about 305 miles (491 km) east-southeast of Brownsville, Texas.

Based on data from oil platforms in the northern Gulf of Mexico, the depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Charley at 1800 UTC on August 21.

Charley was also responsible for serious local flooding in Val Verde County, Texas, where collectively about 2,000 houses, mobile homes, and apartments were destroyed.

Convection quickly organized and by 0600 UTC on August 24, Tropical Depression Four developed while located about 690 miles (1,110 km) west-southwest of Cape Verde.

[26] While passing north of the Lesser Antilles, Danielle dropped heavy rainfall in Puerto Rico, causing street flooding and damaging at least one home.

Earl slowly curved east-northeastward and continued strengthening, with reconnaissance aircraft data indicating that the storm reached hurricane intensity at 1200 UTC on September 2.

On September 3, the strongest tornado spawned by Earl in Florida touched down in Citrus County, where it destroyed 8 homes and damaged 24 others.

[36] Strong winds and heavy rainfall in Puerto Rico left 96% of the island without electricity, impacted at least 100,610 homes, wiped out more than two-thirds of crops, and caused 8 deaths and $2 billion in losses.

The situation was similar in Haiti, where mudslides left 167,332 people homeless,[33] at least 80% of certain crops ruined,[41] 209 persons dead,[33] and about $179 million in damage.

[54] Locally heavy rainfall left parts of Mississippi Highway 27 and U.S. Route 11 in Alabama under water, stranding several motorists.

[29] The remnants of Hermine produced more than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain in Charleston, South Carolina, leaving more than 5 feet (1.5 m) of standing water in some neighborhoods.

After the system quickly developed deep convection and improved significantly in organization, it was classified as Tropical Depression Nine starting at 0000 UTC on September 19, while located approximately 200 miles (320 km) southwest of Cape Verde.

At 0600 UTC on September 26, Ivan attained its peak intensity with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum atmospheric pressure of 975 mbar (28.8 inHg).

At 1800 UTC on September 24, Jeanne attained its peak intensity with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (169 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 969 mbar (28.6 inHg).

While curving westward, the storm rapidly deepened, reaching its peak as a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 180 mph (290 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 905 mbar (26.7 inHg) late on October 26.

Mitch weakened significantly while turning to the south, and on October 29 it moved ashore with winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) east of La Ceiba, Honduras.

After turning to the northeast, the storm struck the city of Campeche early on November 4, and Mitch briefly weakened into a tropical depression over the Yucatán Peninsula.

The storm re-intensified after reaching the Gulf of Mexico again, and Mitch made its final landfall near Naples, Florida with winds of 65 mph (105 km/h) on November 5.

In Honduras, the large and slow-moving storm dropped 35.89 inches (912 mm) of rain,[66] causing the destruction of at least 70% of the country's crops and an estimated 70-80% of road infrastructure.

[67] Flash flooding and landslides in El Salvador damaged more than 10,000 homes, 1,200 miles (1,900 km) of roadway, and caused heavy losses to crops and livestock.

Tropical Depression Fourteen developed at 0000 UTC on November 24, while located about 615 miles (990 km) west-southwest of La Palma, Canary Islands.

Twenty-four hours later, Nicole attained its peak intensity with a maximum sustained wind speed of 85 mph (137 km/h) and a minimum atmospheric pressure of 979 mbar (28.9 inHg).