How Long Can the U.S. Escape an Atlantic Hurricane?
The government doesn’t seem ready for a major disaster.
The Atlantic hurricane season typically peaks in September, but 2025 has seen an unusually quiet period. Since at least 1950, a hurricane has never formed in the Atlantic before September 11th, until this year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration had predicted a relatively mild season, and so far, there have been no strong prospects forming.
The El Niño cycle in the Pacific Ocean, characterized by warm water and numerous hurricanes, is contributing to the lack of major storms in the Atlantic. This unusual weather pattern has been particularly beneficial for the United States, as no Atlantic hurricanes have hit the mainland since 2024. However, this calm period may not last, as experts caution that it would be premature to assume no major hurricanes will form this year.
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