Mmastodon EnvironmentWeather first seen 13 h ago, last 11 h ago, peak #3
Atlantic hurricane season remains unusually quiet so far
Original: To date, this Atlantic tropics year has been exceptionally quiet. # science # weather # hurricanes https:// arstechnica.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been exceptionally quiet to date, with no hurricanes forming well into October, an unusually late point in the season. Meteorologists note that conditions may finally be turning, with signs that the basin could produce its first hurricane in the coming days. Commenters are watching to see whether the lull holds or breaks.
Why now: The rare absence of hurricanes this late in an Atlantic season is drawing attention as forecasters watch for the first storm to develop.
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- To date, this Atlantic tropics year has been exceptionally quiet. # science # weather # hurricanes https:// arstechnica.com/science/2026/1 0/it-looks-like-the-atlantic-storm-season-may-finally-produce-a-hurricane/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into… · Econopass@flipboard.com · 2
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