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Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year?

BBC World News·October 2, 2026·1 min read
Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year?

For the first time in three decades, no Atlantic hurricane formed in September, typically the most active month. Meteorologists are investigating whether El Niño conditions suppressed storm activity, potentially leading to a historically quiet season. The absence of hurricanes raises questions about climate patterns and their impact on future storm forecasts.

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