The quiet end to the hurricane season means reduced risks for U.S. coastal areas, which have largely avoided impacts this year. The only hurricane, Isaias, peaked at Category 2 strength before making landfall in the Florida Panhandle in October. While the Caribbean remains a potential area for tropical development, strong wind shear and unfavorable atmospheric conditions are expected to limit any threats. This season's reduced activity has been attributed to the robust El Niño and other inhibiting factors, such as dry air and dust from Africa.