Despite the current lack of hurricanes, meteorologists caution against complacency. Historical data shows that even quiet seasons can produce devastating storms, such as Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and Hurricane Joaquin in 2015, both of which occurred during El Niño years (WMBF, 2026-09-10). Coastal areas, particularly along the Gulf and Southeast Coast and the Bahamas, remain at risk for potential storm development later in the season. Residents are reminded that it only takes one significant storm to cause widespread damage, and the second half of the hurricane season has historically brought some of the most impactful storms to the Carolinas, including Hurricane Hugo and Hurricane Florence.