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September 10 is the average peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, 
and 2021 has been a very active year.

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To date, there have been 14 named storms, including 6 hurricanes.

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75% of Atlantic hurricane season have had at least one named
storm on September 10,

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and half have had one active hurricane on that date.

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Tropical activity in the Atlantic basin tends to peak at this time due to
warmer water and weaker wind shear.

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However deadly storms can ocur anytime during the hurricane season.

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NOAA satellites remain vigilant, monitoring the conditions that cause hurricanes to form,

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and providing critical data - such as location, movement,
and intensity - to track the storms.

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Recently, the satellites monitored Hurricane Larry as it moved north across
the Atlantic until it made landfall in Newfoundland on September 10.

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GOES-16 tracked its movement in real-time and mapped lightning activity within the storm.

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Suomi NPP monitored the sea surface temperature as Larry strengthened
and weakened in its journey.

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NOAA satellites also monitored Tropical Storm Mindy that hit Florida on September 8,

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and Hurricane Nicholas, which made landfall in Texas on September 14, bringing
heavy rainfall and flooding to Texas and Louisiana.

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As the Atlantic hurricane season continues,
NOAA satellites remain our watchful eyes in the sky.

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Earth from Orbit: Atlantic Hurricane Season Hits Its Peak

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