In response to this, the storm dropped to below hurricane status.

It strengthened further to hurricane status early on September 16.

On October 5, the storm dropped below major hurricane status.

Of these, 9 became a tropical storm, while 6 reached hurricane status.

The storm was the only one in the season not to attain hurricane status.

How was the only named storm in the season not to attain hurricane status.

It quickly became more intense and was promoted to hurricane status on July 24.

Seven storms reached hurricane status, three of which became major hurricanes.

The storm then turned to the north and quickly intensified to hurricane status on July 24.

For the first time in 27 years three hurricanes reached major hurricane status.