The absence of hurricanes does not eliminate the risk of severe weather. Tropical storms and rainstorms could still form, potentially bringing flooding, damaging winds, and rough surf to affected areas. AccuWeather warns that even without hurricanes, these systems can cause significant disruption. Additionally, the lack of hurricanes may impact long-term climatological records and forecasting models. The strong El Niño conditions, which are suppressing hurricane activity, could also lead to other weather anomalies globally, such as increased storminess in the southern United States and drier conditions in northern regions.