In Review: The 2021 Hurricane Season

The video reviews the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, highlighting its early start and the prediction of an above-average season by NOAA. It discusses the 21 named storms, including Hurricane Ida, which caused significant destruction and financial damage. Technological advancements, such as drone footage, provided new insights into storm conditions. The video also covers the economic impact of the storms and the severe flooding in the Northeast caused by Ida. Finally, it looks ahead to the 2022 hurricane season.

How many named storms were there in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season?

• 21

• 15

• 18

• 25

What was unique about the 2021 hurricane season compared to previous years?

• It was the first time the Greek alphabet was used.

• It had the most hurricanes in history.

• It was the least active season on record.

• Back-to-back years used all 21 names on the official list.

Which technological advancement was highlighted during the 2021 hurricane season?

• Introduction of new weather prediction models

• Development of hurricane-resistant buildings

• Use of satellites to track storms

• Deployment of unmanned sailboat drones

Which storm was the most destructive during the 2021 hurricane season?

• Hurricane Elsa

• Hurricane Fred

• Hurricane Nicholas

• Hurricane Ida

What was one of the major impacts of Hurricane Ida as it moved inland?

• Created a tornado outbreak in the West

• Led to a drought in the Southern states

• Triggered deadly flash flooding in the Northeast

• Caused a heatwave in the Midwest