El Nino’s Impact: Record Slow Atlantic Hurricane Season

El Nino causes record slow Atlantic hurricane season, with no storms forming yet. Experts explain the unusual conditions.

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September 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — The Atlantic hurricane season is experiencing an unprecedented lull, with no hurricanes forming this year due to the powerful influence of El Nino, according to meteorologists.

Experts say the current El Nino event is creating unfavorable conditions for storm development, including strong wind shear, dry air, and downward atmospheric pressure, which are all suppressing tropical cyclone formation in the Atlantic.

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Despite warm ocean temperatures, which typically fuel hurricane activity, the Atlantic remains quiet. This has led to a record low level of hurricane activity, with only five weak tropical storms recorded so far this season.

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