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Unprecedented Quiet in Atlantic Hurricane Season

Updated 2026-09-30 18:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Atlantic hurricane season has been unusually quiet, more so than expected due to the influence of El Niño. This phenomenon is stymieing storm formation and creating an unprecedented calm.

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Scientific American
El Niño has stymied storm formation even more than forecasters expected
2026-09-30 16:40 UTC
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