Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Hit 100-Year Milestone Under El Niño
Meteorologists previously indicated that El Niño could contribute to a quieter-than-usual Atlantic hurricane season.
The Atlantic hurricane season may reach a milestone not seen in over a century, according to forecasters from AccuWeather. No hurricanes have formed in the basin since September 10, which is typically the peak of the season. A strengthening El Niño, which has a greater than 90 percent chance of becoming a very strong event during fall and winter, is expected to significantly impact hurricane activity in the Atlantic.
El Niño conditions are associated with fewer tropical storms and hurricanes, particularly in the western Atlantic Ocean Basin. This season is exceptional because the Atlantic has only experienced two recorded hurricane-free seasons, both prior to the satellite era. AccuWeather meteorologists believe that the powerful wind shear caused by El Niño is the primary obstacle to tropical development in the latter part of the season.
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