Nigel formed on Sept. 16, and became the seventh hurricane of the season less than two days later.

What You Need To Know

  • Nigel formed on Sept. 16, and became a hurricane on Monday, Sept. 18

  • It stayed over open water of the Atlantic throughout its life

  • Nigel became post-tropical early on Sept. 22

Nigel formed in the south-central Atlantic and made its way northwest before taking a turn to the northeast.

During its peak, it became a Category 2 hurricane, but it stayed away from land during its entirety. 

Nigel became post-tropical on Sept. 22.

Check here for a look at the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season so far.

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