Atlantic Hurricane Season on a Record Pace — for Lack of Activity

Atlantic hurricane season on a record pace — for lack of activity

Strong winds aloft over the Atlantic related to the ongoing strong El Niño, the warming of the equatorial Pacific sea surface, are keeping tropical development in check.

The Atlantic hurricane season is about to make history this week. Here’s why. - The Boston Globe

It's been a trifecta of tropical trouble for Atlantic tropical storms trying to overcome obstacles, while the hot waters of the Pacific are making for a very active season.

Pacific tropics roar as Atlantic approaches historic milestone with no hurricanes amid brewing ‘Super El Niño’

Since the 2026 hurricane season began, we’ve seen two extremes: The Pacific Basin roaring with tropical activity while the Atlantic continues to stay quiet. This is largely due to both basins being influenced by an El Niño weather pattern.