In November 2014, no tropical cyclones formed in the North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico, which is below the typical average of 7 named storms for that month. Overall, the 2014 season saw eight named storms, six of which became hurricanes, with two reaching major hurricane status, reflecting near average hurricane activity but below average overall storm formation. Accumulated cyclone energy in 2014 was about 63% of the 1981-2010 average, indicating a weaker season compared to historical data.