Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Niño might bring record slow storm season
Summary
This year, the Atlantic hurricane season has been very quiet with no hurricanes forming so far. Scientists say a strong El Niño weather pattern is stopping storms from growing, which is unusual during this typically busy time for hurricanes.Key Facts
- No hurricanes have formed in the Atlantic so far this season.
- Only five weak and short-lived tropical storms have appeared.
- The National Hurricane Center expects no hurricanes for at least another week.
- 2026 set a new record for the longest time at the start of the season without a hurricane reaching wind speeds of 64 mph (103 kph).
- Strong El Niño conditions are making the ocean and air less favorable for hurricanes.
- Records before the 1950s are considered less reliable because monitoring was less complete.
- El Niño is a natural climate pattern that warms the Pacific Ocean and can influence weather worldwide.
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