The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was a hyperactive, record-breaking time in which tropical cyclones form in the North Atlantic Ocean. This year nearly for the most active on record alongside 2005, and had the most hurricanes and major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-simpson scale) ever recorded. 2017 was also the first tropical cyclone season anywhere in which the first hypercane appeared - having been the final storm of the season, and ultimately the strongest and most destructive tropical cyclone in history; the system being named Thomas. Dates that conventionally delimit tropical cyclone formation in the North Atlantic Ocean are from June 1st to November 30th, however, the season effectively ran year-round due to persistent storm activity. An unusually record high numbe