for a record fifth consecutive year, activity began before the official start of the season when subtropical storm andrea formed on may 20. no storms formed in the month of june, but activity resumed in july when hurricane barry formed. tropical depression three formed soon afterwards. after the dissipation of three less than 24 hours later, the activity again suppressed. however, nearly a month later, on august 21, tropical storm chantal formed, making the 2019 hurricane season the second latest starting season of the 21st century. early on august 24, chantal dissipated. later that day, dorian formed. on august 26, a tropical depression formed off the coast of north carolina carolina.