Along the way Ivan reached Category 5 three times, the only recorded hurricane ever to do so.

Sandra turned west, and quickly intensified, reaching Category 3 status later that day after bypassing the Category 2 stage.

Over the next two days, the hurricane intensified significantly and reached Category 2 strength early on September 2.

The storm reached Category 4 intensity again on the morning of July 10.

Kirrily intensified, reaching Category 2 status on 27 January.

Emily then briefly reached Category 5 intensity-the earliest such storm ever recorded in the Atlantic.

Liza was the first of three hurricanes of the season that was thought to have reached Category 3 strength.

It briefly reached Category 1 hurricane strength before dissipating on August 12 off Newfoundland.

Irene turned eastward, and rapidly intensified to reach Category 2 hurricane status before becoming extratropical due to cooler waters.

It reached Category 2 intensity late on August 28 and quickly became a major hurricane six hours later.