Atlantic hurricane season records quietest start

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Atlantic hurricane season records quietest start

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has recorded no hurricanes as of September 13, with no storms expected to form for at least another week despite being in peak season.

This marks the longest hurricane-free start to a season in the satellite era, surpassing previous records for the absence of winds reaching 64 mph or higher.

The season has seen only five weak, short-lived tropical storms, further contributing to the unusual quietness.

El Niño conditions have been identified as the primary factor suppressing storm development in the Atlantic this year.

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