For the first time in three decades, the Atlantic basin has gone through September without a single hurricane. The month, which normally sees the most tropical cyclones in the region, has been unusually quiet.
According to meteorological records, September has historically been the peak period for hurricane activity across the Atlantic. Yet this year, no storm reached hurricane strength during that critical month.
The absence of hurricanes in September marks a significant break from the long‑standing pattern of late‑summer tropical activity. It also highlights the variability of the Atlantic hurricane season.
While the reasons behind this lull are not detailed here, the event underscores the importance of monitoring seasonal forecasts and the potential impact on coastal communities that rely on historical trends to prepare for storms.
<small>Source: BBC Science — read the original story there.</small>
