Record-Quiet Atlantic Hurricane Season Reaches Historic Milestone
Record-Quiet Atlantic Hurricane Season Reaches Historic Milestone
US · Published Sep 14, 2026
• The Atlantic hurricane season has reached a historic milestone, as no hurricanes have formed in the basin as of September 12,
• This marks the latest point in the satellite era, dating back to 1960, without a hurricane. Factors such as dry air, Saharan dust, and unfavorable wind patterns have contributed to the lack of storm development. Despite the quiet conditions, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring one tropical wave in the central Atlantic with low chances of formation. Meanwhile, the eastern Pacific remains more active, with Tropical Storm Norbert located west of Mexico, sustaining winds of 45 mph (72 km/h). Norbert is expected to weaken as it moves westward over open water. Another area of low pressure southwest of Mexico has a high chance of becoming a tropical depression in the coming days.

Impact & Risks

The Atlantic disturbance currently poses no immediate threat to Florida or the United States. However, residents are advised to remain vigilant as conditions can change rapidly during September, the climatological peak of hurricane season. In the Pacific, Tropical Storm Norbert and the low-pressure system are not expected to impact land directly, though rough seas and strong winds may affect areas near Clarion Island. The quiet Atlantic season is unusual but does not eliminate the risk of future storms forming.

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