The 1926 Atlantic hurricane season ran through the summer and the first half of fall in 1926. The 1926 season was relatively average in activity, but was very eventful. The season produced 11 tropical storms, of which 6 became major hurricanes.
Read more about 1926 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Timeline, Other Storms, Seasonal Effects, Accumulated Cyclone Energy
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