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Isaias Remnants Deliver 1-3 Inches of Rain to DC, PA, and Carolinas

Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida as a Category 2 storm on Friday night, October 9, 2026, with winds reaching 103-105 mph. It has since transitioned into a post-tropical system moving north and east. The DC area expects 1-3 inches of rain from Saturday night to Monday morning, with a low but increased risk of isolated tornadoes. Pennsylvania and the Carolinas face similar heavy rain and flooding concerns, though widespread flooding is unlikely due to dry soils.

via Capital Weather|

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2026 Atlantic Season Hits Record-Late Start as El Niño Suppresses Storms

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has become the quietest on record, with no hurricanes forming by mid-September. A powerful El Niño event is driving record wind shear that prevents storm development, while the Pacific experiences above-average activity. NOAA predicts a below-normal season, though the risk of a historic hurricane-free year remains.

via WESH|

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weather27 days ago•23 min saved

2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Hits Historic Lull as El Niño and Saharan Dust Suppress Storms

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has become historically quiet, with no hurricanes forming by mid-September, a record late start. This inactivity is primarily driven by a strengthening El Niño event in the Pacific, which creates hostile wind shear over the Atlantic, combined with high levels of Saharan dust. While the Atlantic remains calm, the Pacific has seen above-average activity, including four hurricanes. Forecasters note that while the current lull is unprecedented, the season is not over, and the long-term impacts of El Niño, such as global heating and drought, may outweigh the benefits of a quiet Atlantic.

via The Washington Post|

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weather-and-climate27 days ago

2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Sets Record for Late Start Amid Strong El Niño

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first in reliable records to pass September 11 without a single hurricane forming. As of mid-September, only five named tropical storms have developed, none reaching hurricane strength. This unprecedented calm is attributed to a 'very strong' El Niño event, which has generated intense wind shear and Saharan dust that suppress storm development in the Atlantic. While the White House has claimed credit for the quiet season, meteorologists emphasize that the season officially runs through November, and late-season storms remain possible. The current inactivity aligns with NOAA’s prediction of below-normal activity, though the broader climate implications of the El Niño, including potential record global temperatures in 2027, remain a significant concern.

via WLWT|

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El Niño Keeps Atlantic Quiet, Produces Record-Late Start to 2026 Hurricane Season

As of Sept. 12, 2026, no Atlantic hurricane has formed—the latest date on record for a season without a hurricane—thanks to strong El Niño–driven wind shear, Saharan dust, and dry air that have sharply suppressed tropical activity. Only five tropical storms have formed so far, and the Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) through Sept. 10 stands at 4.4, the lowest since 1950 for that date. Forecasters caution that the lull could still end, as late-start seasons have produced major hurricanes in the past; forecasts had predicted this season would be limited in activity due to El Niño.

via USA Today|

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Atlantic Tropical Storm Dolly Forms in a Coincidence With Dolly Parton’s Death

A tropical storm named Dolly formed in the Atlantic just days after Dolly Parton’s death, a coincidence forecasters say is unrelated to the singer; it’s expected to be short-lived as hostile conditions force decay by the weekend, but could bring heavy rain to the Leeward Islands and nearby territories, with uncertain implications for the Bahamas or the U.S. East Coast depending on its longevity.

via USA Today|

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Atlantic Storm Dolly: A Routine Name, Not a Parton Tribute

The article explains that the next Atlantic storm will be named Dolly as part of NOAA’s preapproved naming lists, and emphasizes there is no connection to Dolly Parton or her death; it also notes that, in a past season, the name Melissa was retired, illustrating that storm names are rotated and retired independently of individuals.

via AP News|

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Atlantic Storm Dolly Named Ahead of Time in Coincidence with Parton’s Death

The next Atlantic storm is expected to be named Dolly, a preselected name from rotating lists that predates Dolly Parton’s death; officials stress there’s no connection to her passing, and the name could be assigned within days if the tropical wave strengthens (about a 70% chance). Naming follows procedures set by the World Meteorological Organization, with names reused on a 7-year cycle unless retired for historic storms.

via USA Today|

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science2 months ago•5 min saved

Calm Atlantic Season, But El Niño Could Drive Record Global Heat in 2027

A predicted below-normal Atlantic hurricane season due to a strengthening El Niño reducing storm potential; however, the bigger consequence could be a record-high global temperature in 2027 as El Niño’s warming effects intensify alongside climate change.

via Ars Technica|

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El Niño May Dampened 2026 Atlantic Hurricanes, NOAA Forecasts

NOAA projects a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season due to a likely strong El Niño, forecasting 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and 1–3 major hurricanes, with wind shear expected to suppress development. History shows strong El Niño years often bring fewer storms, but a single impactful storm is still possible, so preparedness remains essential.

via Yale Climate Connections|

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NOAA expects a quieter 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, urges early preparedness

NOAA’s 2026 outlook calls for a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–Nov 30) with 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and 1–3 major hurricanes, aided by developing El Niño and warmer Atlantic conditions with weaker trade winds. Forecasters assign about a 55% chance of below-normal activity (35% near-normal, 10% above-normal) and highlight new tech—AI-based models, drones, enhanced forecast cones, and expanded products for Hawaii and inland areas—to improve forecasts, emphasizing that preparedness should begin now.

via NOAA (.gov)|

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science4 months ago•4 min saved

El Niño May Dampen Atlantic Hurricane Season in 2026, NOAA Forecasts

NOAA forecasts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026, with a 55% chance of below-normal activity and 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and 1–3 major hurricanes, largely due to a developing El Niño that increases upper-atmosphere wind shear even as sea temperatures remain warm. Forecasters caution that even in a quiet season, a single major hurricane can cause severe damage, and CSU's separate forecast also signals below-active activity. The season runs June 1 to November 30.

via BBC|

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El Niño Could Quiet the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, NOAA Forecasts

NOAA forecasts a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season with 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and up to 3 major hurricanes, driven largely by the anticipated return of El Niño which tends to increase upper-atmosphere wind shear and suppress activity, though warmer-than-normal Atlantic waters could still fuel systems. The season runs June 1–November 30, with the first tropical storm typically forming in late June and the first hurricane around mid-August.

via CNN|

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Tropical Storm Jerry Forms, Likely to Strengthen and Impact the Leeward Islands

Tropical Storm Jerry has formed in the western Atlantic as the tenth named storm of the 2025 hurricane season, with potential to strengthen into a major hurricane. It is expected to move west-northwest then turn sharply north, possibly affecting the Leeward Islands and the East Coast, with uncertainty about its final strength.

via WFTV|

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Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto Threaten Bermuda and US East Coast with Storms and Surf

Hurricane Imelda is approaching Bermuda with expected hurricane-force winds, prompting a warning and preparations on the island, while distant Humberto impacts Bermuda with wind and rain. Imelda, currently a Category 1 storm, is forecasted to strengthen into a Category 2, and both hurricanes are causing dangerous surf conditions across the Atlantic region.

via CBS News|

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