The quiet Atlantic hurricane season has reduced the immediate risk of hurricane-related damage for coastal regions in the U.S. and the Caribbean. However, experts warn that the season is not over, and late-season hurricanes could still form, particularly in November. Historical data from similar strong El Niño years, such as 1997 and 2015, show that while hurricanes may not make direct landfall, they can still cause significant indirect impacts. For example, Hurricane Joaquin in 2015 caused $2 billion in damages and over two dozen deaths in the Carolinas due to atmospheric river flooding, despite not making landfall in the U.S.