Knock on Wood: Forecaster Says 2026 May Be Hurricane-Free
AccuWeather said strengthening El Niño conditions and wind shear are suppressing storms, with 8 to 11 named storms still expected.
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Historic Drought: Atlantic Could See Zero Hurricanes in 2026 as Super El Niño Shuts Down Tropics
AccuWeather predicts the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season could conclude with zero hurricanes, marking a historic milestone unseen since 1914 due to Super El Niño.
Some studies have estimated that for both seasons there is a probability that at least one hurricane has escaped the chronology, because of the amount of blind area over the oceans, so that the 2026 could be the quietest one in history. Although taking the historical data yes verified, it would not be the only one. The post Revisiting the story, with hurricane drought first appeared on Cubadebate.
The Atlantic is going through a highly unusual period, with none of the eight named tropical storms of 2026 having developed into hurricanes so far. If the pattern continues, a historic record could be set.
The hurricane season could end exceptionally without any real hurricanes due to the strong El Niño phenomenon in the Pacific.More...
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