The lack of hurricanes in the Atlantic so far has reduced immediate risks to coastal regions, but experts warn that the season is not over. South Florida, historically prone to October hurricane landfalls, remains at risk. The warm sea-surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico could still fuel storm development. Beyond the hurricane season, the ongoing El Niño pattern is expected to bring a wetter and cooler winter, with an increased likelihood of severe weather, including tornadoes and strong wind gusts, across affected regions.