The below-average hurricane activity in the Atlantic may reduce the overall risk of widespread storm impacts. However, NOAA warns that even weaker systems can bring heavy rainfall and flooding, which are among the leading causes of damage during tropical storms and hurricanes. Communities in hurricane-prone areas should remain vigilant and prepared for potential impacts, as the exact paths of storms cannot be predicted far in advance. The Eastern Pacific, on the other hand, faces a heightened risk of storm activity, which could lead to more frequent and intense weather events in that region.