The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has been off to a rapid pace with a record-setting nine named storms so far and has the potential to be one of the busiest on record. Historically, only two named storms form on average by early August, and the ninth named storm typically does not form until October 4. An average season produces 12 named storms, including six hurricanes of which three become major hurricanes (Category 3, 4, or 5).
Read more at https://www.noaa.gov/media-release/extremely-active-hurricane-season-possible-for-atlantic-basin?MvBriefArticleId=31369.