🔍 Key Concepts

• North Atlantic hurricane climatology – when sea surface temperatures are warmest and most favorable for storm development • Typical start, peak, and end months of the Atlantic hurricane season • Relationship between ocean temperature and hurricane frequency/intensity

💭 Think About

• Think about the official Atlantic hurricane season dates: which month in that range usually has the most named storms and major hurricanes? • Consider when ocean waters have had the most time to warm up after summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere. • Between the listed months, which one is historically associated with the highest hurricane activity in weather reports and preparedness campaigns?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify the official Atlantic hurricane season timeframe (start and end months). • Check which month is commonly cited in forecasts and public safety messages as the historical peak of North Atlantic hurricanes. • Eliminate any answer choices that fall well before or after the height of warm sea surface temperatures in late summer/early fall.