Atlantic storm

The Atlantic hurricane season has been remarkably quiet, and meteorologists point to El Niño as the main reason. The climate pattern increases wind shear over the tropical Atlantic, tearing apart storms before they can strengthen. The rare calm has surprised forecasters who had expected a busy season, prompting discussion about how El Niño can suppress hurricane activity even as ocean temperatures stay unusually warm.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Fay are showing signs of trying to reorganize over the Atlantic, prompting meteorologists to dub it a 'zombie storm'. Forecasters are monitoring the system for possible regeneration into a tropical depression or storm, and residents along nearby coasts are being advised to keep an eye on updated forecasts.

The Pacific basin is experiencing a surge of storm activity while the Atlantic hurricane season has remained unusually calm, according to a Washington Post report. The contrast has drawn attention from weather watchers, with commentary focusing on how differing ocean conditions and atmospheric patterns are driving storms in one basin and suppressing them in the other.

Tropical Storm Fay has weakened, but its remnants are being tracked by forecasters for signs it could regenerate into a tropical system. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the disturbance, and interest in its path comes as the Atlantic storm season remains active, with residents in potentially affected areas keeping a close eye on updates.