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It’s Been a Record 103 Days with No Atlantic Hurricane. Here’s Why
Five named storms formed, but none reached hurricane strength as stronger wind shear from El Niño kept the Atlantic unusually quiet.
- The Atlantic hurricane season has officially gone a record 103 days without a hurricane, marking the latest start to the season since 1914.
- An oceanic and atmospheric pattern is creating high wind shear across the Atlantic Ocean, particularly affecting the Caribbean and suppressing storm intensification.
- Five named storms—Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, and Tropical Storm Edouard—have formed, but none reached the 74 mph sustained wind threshold required for hurricane classification.
- Meteorologist Matt Devitt confirmed the season set a record for the latest first hurricane in the satellite era, while Colorado State University expert Phil Klotzbach reported this is the most dormant season since 1950.
- Although Sept is historically the peak of Atlantic activity, no storms are expected in the foreseeable future, though experts note late-season hurricanes may still develop closer to the Gulf where wind shear is weaker.
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