| First storm formed | June 28 |
| Last storm dissipated | November 4 |
| Strongest storm | Alicia - 903 mb, 175 mph |
| Total depressions | 10 |
| Total storms | 8 |
| Hurricanes | 4 |
| Major hurricanes | 2 |
| Total damages | $0 million (2016 USD) |
| Total fatalities | 0 |
The 1983 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1st, 1983 and ended November 30th, 1983.
Seasonal forecasts[]
| Source | Date | Named
storms |
Hurricanes | Major
hurricanes | |
| NOAA | May 2, 1983 | 10 | 5 | 2 | |
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| Actual activity | 8 | 4 | 2 | ||
Season Summary[]
Storms[]
Tropical Depression One[]
| Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Duration | June 28 – June 30 | ||
| Peak intensity | 35 mph (55 km/h) (1-min) 1004 mbar (hPa) | ||
Hurricane Alicia[]
| Category 5 hurricane (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Duration | August 1 – August 16 | ||
| Peak intensity | 175 mph (280 km/h) (1-min) 903 mbar (hPa) | ||
Tropical Storm Barry[]
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Duration | August 9 – August 13 | ||
| Peak intensity | 50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min) 996 mbar (hPa) | ||
Tropical Storm Chantal[]
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Duration | August 12 – August 18 | ||
| Peak intensity | 70 mph (110 km/h) (1-min) 983 mbar (hPa) | ||
Hurricane Dean[]
| Category 3 hurricane (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Duration | August 31 – September 6 | ||
| Peak intensity | 120 mph (195 km/h) (1-min) 954 mbar (hPa) | ||
Tropical Depression Six[]
| Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Duration | September 2 – September 4 | ||
| Peak intensity | 35 mph (55 km/h) (1-min) 1003 mbar (hPa) | ||
Hurricane Erin[]
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Duration | September 3 – September 7 | ||
| Peak intensity | 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min) 980 mbar (hPa) | ||
Hurricane Felix[]
| Category 2 hurricane (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Duration | September 10 – September 18 | ||
| Peak intensity | 110 mph (175 km/h) (1-min) 962 mbar (hPa) | ||
Tropical Storm Gabrielle[]
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Duration | October 19 – October 21 | ||
| Peak intensity | 40 mph (65 km/h) (1-min) 1000 mbar (hPa) | ||
Tropical Storm Hugo[]
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Duration | October 31 – November 4 | ||
| Peak intensity | 65 mph (100 km/h) (1-min) 989 mbar (hPa) | ||
Timeline[]
Storm names[]
The following names will be used to name tropical and subtropical cyclones in the 1983 season.
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