Atlantic Hurricane Season Remains Calm in 2026, El Nino Linked to Unusual Lull

Why is the Atlantic hurricane season so quiet in 2026? Experts point to El Nino as the cause of the record low activity.

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September 11, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — The Atlantic hurricane season has experienced an unusual lull in 2026, with no hurricanes recorded this year. This marks a new 60-year low, raising questions about the factors behind the quiet storm activity.

Climatologists say the current phase of the Atlantic hurricane season is at its peak, yet the region has remained free of named hurricanes. Typically, by this point in an average season, eight named storms and three hurricanes would have formed. However, 2026 has seen a complete absence of hurricanes, prompting widespread curiosity among residents and experts alike.

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Experts attribute the lack of storm activity to the influence of El Nino, a climate pattern that typically suppresses hurricane formation in the Atlantic. The second week of September, historically the most active period for hurricanes, has been notably calm this year, with no tropical storms or hurricanes reported.

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