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1983 Atlantic hurricane season
The 1983 Atlantic season has 6 storms in the best-track record; 4 reached tropical-storm strength and 3 became hurricanes, 1 of them major. Its accumulated cyclone energy of 16.8 is the fourth-lowest of the 175 seasons in the Atlantic record since 1851. Alicia was the strongest, peaking at 115 mph as a Category 3 hurricane. Landfall records exist for 2 of its storms, in Florida, Tamaulipas and Texas. The first record is dated July 23, the last September 30.
Storm by storm
Formation peaked in July, August and September, with 2 storms each. Storm 2 of 1983 lasted longest, 6.0 days as a tropical or subtropical system. Alicia contributed the most energy, 38% of the season's ACE. Strongest landfall of each storm: Alicia reached Texas as a Category 3 hurricane on August 18; Barry reached Tamaulipas as a Category 1 hurricane on August 28.
| Storm | Dates | Peak | Strength | Lowest | Landfalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm 1 of 1983 | Jul 23–28 | 35 mph | Depression | – | – |
| Storm 2 of 1983 | Jul 27 – Aug 2 | 35 mph | Depression | – | – |
| Alicia | Aug 15–20 | 115 mph | Category 3 | 962 mb | Texas |
| Barry | Aug 23–29 | 80 mph | Category 1 | 986 mb | Florida, Tamaulipas |
| Chantal | Sep 10–15 | 75 mph | Category 1 | 994 mb | – |
| Dean | Sep 26–30 | 65 mph | Tropical storm | 999 mb | – |
Against other Atlantic seasons
Accumulated cyclone energy of every season; the red bar is 1983.