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A hurricane-free 2026 is within reach, but we're not in the clear yet

A hurricane-free 2026 is within reach, but we're not in the clear yet

Florida isn't in the clear yet as record-warm Gulf waters could fuel a late-season hurricane even during this exceptionally below average year.
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Atlantic Sees First Hurricane-Free September in 30 Years

Atlantic Sees First Hurricane-Free September in 30 Years

For the first time since 1994, the Atlantic Ocean experienced a hurricane-free September, a rare occurrence attributed to the influence of a strong El Niño. Historically, September is the peak month for hurricane activity, with an average of two to three hurricanes forming due to warm ocean waters and conducive atmospheric conditions. However, this year, El Niño-driven wind shear disrupted storm development in the Atlantic's main development region, which spans from Africa to the Caribbean. While three tropical storms formed in September, none reached hurricane strength. Notably, Tropical Storm Fay came closest, with winds just 4 mph shy of hurricane intensity. Meanwhile, the eastern and central Pacific basins have been hyperactive, producing 20 named storms, including three Category 5 hurricanes, such as Hurricane Polo, which reached 180 mph winds off Mexico's coast.
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Atlantic Records Zero Hurricanes in September

Atlantic Records Zero Hurricanes in September

For the first time in 32 years, the Atlantic Ocean recorded zero hurricanes during the month of September, a period typically considered the peak of hurricane season. This unusual development is attributed to the influence of a strong El Niño, which can suppress hurricane activity in the Atlantic by increasing wind shear and altering atmospheric conditions. Meanwhile, Hurricane Polo was active in the Pacific, with NOAA hurricane hunters collecting data from its eye to improve forecasting and research. Additionally, El Niño has contributed to rare precipitation in Chile's Atacama Desert, leading to a temporary bloom of wildflowers in one of the driest places on Earth. These meteorological phenomena highlight the significant impact of El Niño on global weather patterns. Source time: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT.
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With upcoming El Niño winter, get used to all this rain in Florida

With upcoming El Niño winter, get used to all this rain in Florida

A stalled front foreshadows what Florida's winter may look like under El Niño conditions with cooler temps, cloudy skies and more rain.
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Could the Atlantic Go All of 2026 Without a Hurricane?

Could the Atlantic Go All of 2026 Without a Hurricane?

The Atlantic went without a hurricane in September for the first time in more than 30 years, as a powerful El Niño brought record strong wind shear that disrupted tropical systems. Only three other hurricane-free Septembers have occurred since records began in 1950: 1994, 1972 and 1962. Three tropical storms formed in September, including Fay, which fell 4 mph short of hurricane strength. With October and November still ahead, the Atlantic could potentially finish 2026 without a hurricane, something not seen in modern records since 1950.
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Atlantic Hurricane-Free Through September 2026

Atlantic Hurricane-Free Through September 2026

For the first time in the satellite tracking era, which began in 1966, the Atlantic hurricane season has reached the end of September without a single hurricane forming. This unprecedented calm is attributed to a strong El Niño weather pattern, which has created widespread wind shear that disrupts storm development. While eight tropical storms have been recorded in the Atlantic since mid-June, none have intensified into hurricanes. In contrast, the Pacific Ocean has experienced heightened activity, with 20 named storms, 10 of which became hurricanes. Meteorologists caution that the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs until November 30, still has time for storms to develop, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico, where sea-surface temperatures remain very warm.
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Super El Niño Drives Record Pacific Hurricanes in 2026

Super El Niño Drives Record Pacific Hurricanes in 2026

The 2026 hurricane season has been marked by a stark contrast between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, driven by an exceptionally strong Super El Niño. The eastern Pacific has experienced a near-record number of tropical storms and hurricanes, including several major hurricanes reaching Category 3 or higher. In contrast, the Atlantic has seen only eight tropical storms and no hurricanes, extending a nearly century-old record for inactivity. This imbalance is attributed to the warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific, coupled with favorable conditions such as low wind shear and the absence of Saharan dust. The Atlantic, meanwhile, has recorded its lowest-ever Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) levels, while the Pacific's ACE levels are approaching all-time highs. With the Super El Niño pattern persisting, further records may be set before the hurricane season officially ends on November 30.
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A 'super' El Niño could bring weather chaos. What to expect in Wilmington

A 'super' El Niño could bring weather chaos. What to expect in Wilmington

A "super" El Niño is all but certain to form later this year, and that could upend weather patterns around the globe, including in Wilmington.
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What NOAA predicts for PA snow in winter 2026-2027, forecast released

What NOAA predicts for PA snow in winter 2026-2027, forecast released

NOAA's latest winter outlook is out. Here's what it says about snow, storms and temperatures in Pennsylvania this year.
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Atlantic Ends September Without a Hurricane Since 1994

Atlantic Ends September Without a Hurricane Since 1994

For the first time since 1994, the Atlantic is closing out September without a single hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The 2026 season has so far produced eight named storms, all of which remained tropical storms. The NHC's latest outlook, issued at 2 a.m. EDT on September 30, 2026, confirmed that no tropical cyclone formation is expected in the Atlantic over the next seven days. This rare occurrence has only happened seven other times since the 1850s, with the last instance in 1994. Forecasters attribute the lack of hurricanes to the ongoing El Niño pattern, which strengthens upper-level winds that disrupt storm development in the Atlantic. Meanwhile, the Pacific has been more active, with Hurricane Polo impacting Baja California Sur and other storms bringing heavy rainfall to Hawaii and the U.S. Southwest.
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Record Quiet Atlantic Hurricane Season Persists

Record Quiet Atlantic Hurricane Season Persists

The Atlantic hurricane season, which typically runs from June to November, is experiencing an unusually quiet year. As of late September, the region has yet to record its first hurricane, marking the longest wait for a hurricane in over 100 years. Historically, the first hurricane of the season occurs by mid-September, but this year, none of the eight named storms have reached hurricane strength. The last time the Atlantic saw such a delay was in 1941, with the record for the latest first hurricane set on October 8, 1905. Experts attribute this anomaly to persistent wind shear across the Atlantic, which has inhibited storm development. Despite the lack of hurricanes, some storms, such as Bertha, Edward, and Arthur, have impacted the United States, though most remained out at sea.
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Tropical Pacific moisture drenches central US as another Pacific hurricane forms

Tropical Pacific moisture drenches central US as another Pacific hurricane forms

Tropical weather that surged onshore from the Pacific is soaking more of the U.S. while forecasters announce yet another hurricane off the coast of Mexico