2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Breaks 60-Year Record
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Breaks 60-Year Record
US · Published Sep 30, 2026
• The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has set a record for the longest stretch without a hurricane in the satellite era, which began in
• Despite being four months into the season and past its peak, no hurricanes have formed in the Atlantic Basin. This surpasses the previous record set in 2002 and 2013, when the first hurricanes of those seasons formed on September

Impact & Risks

The lack of hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin has reduced the immediate risk of storm-related damage for coastal regions. However, the season is not over, and the potential for hurricanes remains until November 30. NOAA had predicted a below-average season with only two to six hurricanes, and the current conditions align with this forecast. While the Atlantic remains quiet, the Pacific has experienced severe storms, including impacts on Hawaii, driven by El Niño. Residents in hurricane-prone areas should remain vigilant as conditions can change rapidly.

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