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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 16
Atlantic Hurricane Season Stays Quiet With 3 Named Storms as El Niño Caps Activity
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Aug 16

Atlantic Hurricane Season Stays Quiet With 3 Named Storms as El Niño Caps Activity

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 16

Summary

  • Three Atlantic storms — Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal — have been named a little over two months into the season, leaving the U.S. largely spared so far.
  • El Niño is the main reason forecasters expect a subdued season, with the climate pattern strengthening and likely to persist into the fall, suppressing Atlantic storm formation.
  • Seven to 13 named storms are now forecast for the season, down by one from May and below the typical 14; only two to six are expected to become hurricanes.
  • Pacific activity has been more active at the same time — including Lala near Hawaii — reflecting the usual pattern in which a busy Pacific coincides with a quieter Atlantic.

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