El Niño Quietly Stifles Atlantic Storms as Pacific Remains Busy

A robust El Niño is driving record-high wind shear in the Atlantic, tearing apart developing tropical storms and producing a historically quiet hurricane season despite unusually warm oceans. Scientists note that the atmosphere is heating faster than the waters, limiting storm formation, while Pacific activity remains elevated. With El Niño fading next year, experts warn that the Atlantic could rebound to a busier season, though warmer Atlantic waters may eventually sustain further changes in global storm patterns.