The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has reached its traditional peak with no hurricanes forming, marking the latest start on record since 1941 when monitoring began. Saharan dust and wind shear are suppressing tropical development in the main genesis region, breaking a pattern that held every year since 1851. The author predicts no hurricane will form by the end of the week, which would be the latest first hurricane in the modern observational era.
Background
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with a traditional peak around September 10. The official hurricane database (HURDAT) extends back to 1851, though reliable satellite and aircraft monitoring only began in 1944.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 15, 2026 at 08:36 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10