Atlantic Season Sets a Record-Late Start with No Hurricanes Yet
Only five named storms have formed and none reached hurricane strength, while forecasters give a 40% chance of development in the next seven days.
- The Atlantic hurricane season reached its peak on Sept 16 without a single hurricane forming, marking the longest period without one in the satellite era, weather experts said.
- NOAA reinforced its below-normal prediction for 2026, citing conditions in the Pacific Ocean as likely linked to the lower-than-average Atlantic storm numbers.
- While an average Atlantic season produces 14 named storms, only five named storms have emerged so far this year, none with winds more than 50mph.
- AccuWeather expert meteorologist Nicholas Arman noted a 40% formation chance for a system the National Hurricane Center reported about 800 miles east-southeast of Bermuda.
- It is possible the latest first hurricane of the season could emerge next week near Bermuda, potentially breaking the record for the latest start in Atlantic history.
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