From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close on Saturday, and 2024 leaves behind a legacy that will be long-remembered in North Carolina. After a pre-season lull, activity ramped up in the latter stages of the summer and into early fall,

AccuWeather estimated the season caused an estimated $500 billion in total damage and economic loss. The season saw above-average activity, with a record-breaking ramp up after a

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will officially end Nov. 30, closing out a year of destructive storms that caused widespread damage and casualties. According to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration,

The six-month season saw an above-average number of storms. Scientists say climate change is leading to more powerful and deadly hurricanes that can affect inland communities far from the coasts.

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially concludes this weekend, leaving a trail of destruction, loss of life and massive economic damage across the Americas and the Caribbean, the UN meteorological agency reported on Friday.

Saturday marks the final day of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. The season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. This year saw 18 named storms, 11 of which were hurricanes, meaning the winds reached 74 mph or greater.

This year, the Atlantic Ocean Basin saw 18 named storms – 11 were hurricanes and five intensified to major hurricanes.