El Nino's suppression of Atlantic hurricanes could reduce the risk of severe storms along the U.S. East Coast, Gulf Coast, and the Caribbean. However, NOAA warns that even a single storm can cause significant damage, urging preparedness. Historically, hurricanes in the U.S. have caused over 7,200 deaths and $1.55 trillion in economic losses since 1980. In the Pacific, increased storm activity near Hawaii and shifts in storm formation in the South Pacific and Northwest Pacific could pose risks to those regions. While Australia may see fewer storms, the South Pacific could experience more intense activity east of the international dateline.