2050 Atlantic hurricane season
| File:2050 Atlantic hurricane season tracks.png Season summary map | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
|---|---|
| First system formed | June 13, 2050 |
| Last system dissipated | November 17, 2050 |
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Pixel |
| • Maximum winds | 220 mph (350 km/h) (1 minute sustained) |
| • Lowest pressure | 868 mbar (hPa; 25.99 inHg) |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total depressions | 21 |
| Total storms | 20 |
| Hurricanes | 15 (record high, tied with 2005) |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3-5) |
7 (record high, tied with 2005 and 2020) |
| Extreme hurricanes (Cat. 6) |
0 |
| Hypercanes | 0 |
| Total fatalities | 57,123 (Deadliest tropical cyclone season on record) |
| Total damage | $2.58 trillion (2050 USD) (Costliest tropical cyclone season on record) |
| Related articles | |
| • Hurricane Calhoun • Hurricane Pixel | |
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The 2050 Atlantic hurricane season was a highly active and destructive season that resulted in significant damage and loss of life across the Atlantic basin. The season officially began on June 13, 2050, and ended on November 17, 2050. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin. However, tropical cyclone activity began earlier than usual, with Hurricane Achillean becoming the earliest Category 4 hurricane on record in the Atlantic basin, forming in early June and striking Louisiana at peak intensity.
The season featured several powerful and record-breaking storms, notably Hurricane Calhoun, which became the second-costliest hurricane on record and the third deadliest in Atlantic history. Additionally, Hurricane Neptune ranked as the third-costliest hurricane ever recorded. The most intense system of the season was Hurricane Pixel, which reached Category 5 intensity on the Sharkius-Leaf scale with peak winds of 220 mph (354 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 868 mbar (hPa). Pixel broke records as the most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded in history, surpassing both Typhoon Tip and Hurricane Patricia in intensity. Pixel remains the strongest Atlantic hurricane on record, causing catastrophic damage across Florida and the Bahamas.
The 2050 season saw a total of 21 tropical depressions, 20 named storms, 15 hurricanes (a record high, tied with 2005), and 7 major hurricanes (a record high, tied with 2005 and 2020). The season's above-average activity was attributed to exceptionally warm sea surface temperatures and a strong La Niña pattern that fostered favorable atmospheric conditions for tropical cyclone development. With over 266 ACE being generated, the season was classified as hyperactive. This season broke the record for the most ACE generated in a single season, surpassing 1933.
In addition to the powerful storms, several systems produced significant impacts across coastal and inland regions. Flooding from tropical storms like Damaris and Merrick caused widespread disruption, while the rapid intensification of storms such as Calhoun and Pixel highlighted the unpredictable and volatile nature of the season.
The 2050 season became the costliest hurricane season on record, with total damages reaching $2.58 trillion (2050 USD). It was also the deadliest Atlantic hurricane season in history, with 57,123 fatalities reported. The devastation prompted renewed discussions on climate change's role in fueling extreme weather events, with meteorologists warning that future hurricane seasons could bring even stronger storms. As a result, coastal communities were urged to improve their resilience and disaster preparedness to mitigate potential impacts from increasingly intense hurricanes.