Where are all the Atlantic hurricanes? Why 2026 is so quiet
The Atlantic hurricane season of 2026 has been unusually quiet, with fewer storms than normal occurring at what is typically the busiest time of year. This quietness is significant enough that it has set a new weather record—the Atlantic is experiencing a slower hurricane season than any year since reliable record-keeping began. Scientists attribute this unusual calm to a large El Niño weather pattern that is suppressing storm formation in the Atlantic Ocean.
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The story so far
6 developments- Sep 8Atlantic remains quiet, could enter record territory for latest first hurricane
- Sep 8Only center coverage:Could we break a record for not seeing a hurricane this season? | Tracking the Tropics
- Sep 10Atlantic hurricane season reaches peak with a whimper
- Sep 10The Atlantic hurricane season just quietly broke a new weather record
- Sep 12Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Nino might bring record slow storm season
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6 viewpointsWhere are all the Atlantic hurricanes? Why this year is so quiet.
Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Niño might bring record slow storm season
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3 viewpointsAtlantic has had no hurricanes so far this season, setting satellite-era record
Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Nino might bring record slow storm season
Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Nino’s might brings record slow storm season
There have been no hurricanes in the Atlantic yet, making 2026 the quietest since satellite tracking began in 1966