Unprecedented Calm: The Atlantic Hurricane Season Remains Unusually Quiet
By Editor • September 14, 2026 • 1 min read
As the Atlantic hurricane season reaches its peak, a surprising lull has left meteorologists and residents alike in a state of cautious optimism. September 10, a date historically marked by the emergence of hurricanes, has come and gone without a single storm threatening the U.S. mainland. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this year’s season was expected to be moderate, yet it has defied expectations, marking a record absence of hurricanes since reliable records began in 1950.
Former President Donald Trump has seized the moment, expressing gratitude for this unexpected calm. The White House acknowledged the favorable conditions over the weekend, thanking Trump for his stewardship. This self-congratulatory stance seems ironic, especially considering Trump’s previous controversial remarks regarding hurricanes, including suggestions of using nuclear weapons to alter their paths.
Experts attribute the current quiet to the unusual El Niño conditions in the Pacific, which have created an inhospitable environment for storm formation in the Atlantic. Kristen Corbosiero, an atmospheric science professor, noted how the Atlantic is currently “staggeringly inhospitable” to tropical cyclones. In contrast, Hawaii has faced two hurricanes this year, resulting in fatalities and power outages, underscoring the variability of storm impacts across regions.
Source: www.theatlantic.com
