Only two Atlantic hurricane seasons since records began have equalled 2010's total of 10 named storms by 14 September - and both of those years went on to become the most active on record, according to modelling agency RMS.
The emergence of Hurricane Julia - the 10th named storm so far this year - by 12 September means that only the 2005 and 1995 seasons have developed more quickly.
In 2005 - the most active year on record - the...
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