Atlantic Hurricane Season Sets Record for Latest Start in Satellite Era
Atlantic Hurricane Season Sets Record for Latest Start in Satellite Era
US · Published Sep 13, 2026
As of September 12, 2026, the Atlantic hurricane season has set a new record for the latest start to hurricane activity in the satellite era, which began in
This surpasses the previous record of September 11, held by Hurricane Gustav in 2002 and Hurricane Humberto in

Impact & Risks

The unusually quiet Atlantic hurricane season has reduced immediate threats to coastal regions, including Florida and the broader United States. However, the presence of a tropical wave in the central Atlantic serves as a reminder that conditions can change rapidly, especially during September, which is typically the peak of hurricane season. In the eastern Pacific, Tropical Storm Norbert and another developing system could bring rough seas and strong winds near Clarion Island, though neither poses a threat to land.

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