| First storm formed | June 4 |
| Last storm dissipated | November 2 |
| Strongest storm | Dolly - 922 mb, 155 mph |
| Total depressions | 8 |
| Total storms | 6 |
| Hurricanes | 2 |
| Major hurricanes | 2 |
| Total damages | $5 billion (2014 USD) |
| Total fatalities | 74 |
The 1990 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1st, 1990 and ended November 30th, 1990.
Seasonal forecasts[]
| Source | Date | Named
storms |
Hurricanes | Major
hurricanes | |
| NOAA | May 23, 1990 | 10 | 6 | 3 | |
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| Actual activity | 6 | 2 | 2 | ||
Season Summary[]
Storms[]
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Tropical Depression One[]
| Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Duration | June 4 – June 6 | ||
| Peak intensity | 35 mph (55 km/h) (1-min) 1002 mbar (hPa) | ||
Tropical Storm Arthur[]
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Duration | August 1 – August 4 | ||
| Peak intensity | 50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min) 996 mbar (hPa) | ||
Hurricane Bertha[]
| Category 4 hurricane (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Duration | August 17 – September 2 | ||
| Peak intensity | 145 mph (230 km/h) (1-min) 934 mbar (hPa) | ||
Tropical Storm Cesar[]
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Duration | September 8 – September 12 | ||
| Peak intensity | 60 mph (95 km/h) (1-min) 995 mbar (hPa) | ||
Tropical Depression Five[]
| Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Duration | September 10 – September 11 | ||
| Peak intensity | 35 mph (55 km/h) (1-min) 1002 mbar (hPa) | ||
Hurricane Dolly[]
| Category 4 hurricane (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Duration | September 24 – October 6 | ||
| Peak intensity | 155 mph (250 km/h) (1-min) 922 mbar (hPa) | ||
Tropical Storm Edouard[]
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Duration | September 30 – October 2 | ||
| Peak intensity | 40 mph (65 km/h) (1-min) 1000 mbar (hPa) | ||
Tropical Storm Fran[]
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Duration | October 31 – November 2 | ||
| Peak intensity | 40 mph (65 km/h) (1-min) 1000 mbar (hPa) | ||
Timeline[]
Storm names[]
The following names have been used to name tropical and subtropical cyclones in the 1990 season.
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