No Atlantic hurricane in September for first time in decades

· Climate

For the first time in three decades, not a single Atlantic hurricane formed in September, normally the most active month. Scientists suggest El Niño could be suppressing storm formation.

Why it matters：A quiet Atlantic season defies forecasts and could shift how insurers, coastal planners and forecasters prepare for future hurricane risks.

Key points

  • September normally sees the most Atlantic hurricane activity
  • It is the first such quiet September in three decades
  • El Niño is suspected of suppressing storm formation

Sources (original reporting)

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