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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|

#atlantic-hurricane-season #climate-anomalies #el-nino

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Dolly Could Bring Much-Needed Rain to Puerto Rico With Little Damage

Tropical Storm Dolly, formed Thursday, could bring much-needed rainfall to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands without causing destructive winds or storm surge, though wind shear and dry air may weaken it; the rainfall could help alleviate severe drought conditions in Puerto Rico.

via The Washington Post|

#droughts #extreme-weather #puerto-rico-caribbean

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Dolly forms as tropical storm on a slow Caribbean-bound track

Tropical Storm Dolly has formed on a slow path toward the Caribbean and is not expected to strengthen into a hurricane, though its rainfall could affect the Virgin Islands, Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico. The name Dolly is a coincidence with the late Dolly Parton, and the article notes that NOAA forecasts 8–14 tropical storms this season, with 3–6 potentially becoming major hurricanes.

via The Washington Post|

#caribbean #national-weather-service #tropical-cyclones

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Bertha Closes in on Louisiana with Wednesday Landfall Forecast

Bertha, the season’s second Atlantic storm, is approaching Louisiana and is forecast to make landfall Wednesday along the Gulf Coast, bringing storm surge, gusty winds and slow-moving downpours; as of 5 a.m. it was about 110 miles southeast of New Orleans with winds near 50 mph and a westward drift of about 5 mph.

via The Washington Post|

#louisiana-united-states #storms #tropical-cyclones

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Gulf Coast braces for possible tropical storm as depression forms

A tropical depression formed off Florida along the Gulf Coast with a tropical-storm warning in effect for the Florida Panhandle through Monday night. Forecasters say it could become a tropical storm named Bertha, but strong Saharan dust and wind shear likely prevent hurricane formation; residents from Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana should monitor the system for potential high winds and heavy rains.

via USA Today|

#florida-panhandle #gulf-coast #hurricane-season

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Japan battered by twin tropical storms, triggering floods, landslides and rail disruptions

Two major storms, Mekkhala and Higos, pummeled western and central Japan with heavy rain, causing floods and landslides, damaging roads and disrupting rail and air travel; at least one person died and several were injured as homes flooded across Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima and surrounding areas.

via AP News|

#floods #japan #landslides

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Torrential Rains in Mexico Cause Over 44 Deaths and Displacement

At least 44 people have died in Mexico due to heavy rains and flooding caused by tropical storms Priscilla and Raymond, affecting five states and prompting a government emergency response.

via Reuters|

#casualties #emergency-response #flooding

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Strong Nor’easter to Bring Flooding and Winds to US East Coast This Weekend

A series of storms, including an unnamed storm and tropical storms Jerry, Priscilla, and Raymond, are causing significant flooding, high winds, and coastal damage along the East Coast of the U.S. and in the Atlantic and Pacific regions, prompting warnings and evacuations.

via AP News|

#coastal-impact #flooding #hurricanes

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Tropical Storms Threaten Southwest with Major Flooding and Heavy Rain

The Southwest U.S. faces significant flood threats from Tropical Storm Priscilla and another storm, with heavy rains expected to cause flash flooding across Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado, exacerbated by climate change.

via Axios|

#climate-change #flooding #heavy-rainfall

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Tropical Storm Humberto May Engage in Rare Fujiwhara Effect with Another Cyclone

Tropical Storm Humberto is currently in the Atlantic and may interact with another developing storm, Imelda, through the rare Fujiwhara effect, which could alter their paths or cause them to merge, although such interactions are unlikely due to their size and distance.

via CBS News|

#atlantic-ocean #fujiwhara-effect #humberto

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Weekend Rain Chances and Tropical Updates Ahead

The Atlantic hurricane season is currently quiet for Texas, with minimal activity expected in the next week, but the season isn't over yet. A front will bring cooler temperatures and increased rain chances this weekend, especially around Labor Day, with most of the region receiving 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain and highs dropping to the upper 80s to low 90s.

via Space City Weather|

#hurricane-season #labor-day #rain-forecast

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Multiple tropical systems form in Atlantic as Hurricane Erin recedes

Hurricane Erin has moved away from the U.S. coast, but significant coastal flooding is expected along the Mid-Atlantic during Thursday night’s high tide, with storm surge causing major flooding and damaging waves, especially in North Carolina and New Jersey. Erin is weakening and heading out to sea, while other tropical systems, including 90L near the Leeward Islands and 99L in the eastern Atlantic, are being monitored for potential development.

via Yale Climate Connections|

#atlantic-hurricane #coastal-flooding #hurricane-erin

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Mid-August Brings Increased Hurricane Activity in the Atlantic

The Atlantic hurricane season, currently quiet with few hurricanes, is expected to become more active in mid-August due to favorable atmospheric and oceanic conditions, including warm sea surface temperatures and atmospheric oscillations, with potential for a significant hurricane to develop and possibly threaten North America in the coming weeks.

via Yale Climate Connections|

#atlantic-hurricane-season #climate-patterns #hurricanes

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Forecasts Predict an Intensifying Atlantic Hurricane Season

Forecasters from NOAA predict an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season with 13-18 named storms, including 5-9 hurricanes and 2-5 major hurricanes, driven by warmer sea temperatures and active monsoon conditions, emphasizing the importance of preparedness.

via National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (.gov)|

#atlantic-storms #climate-factors #hurricane-season

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Deadly Texas Floods: Causes, Impact, and Response

The remnants of two tropical storms, Barry and another unnamed storm, caused deadly floods in Texas and North Carolina, demonstrating that even weak storms can have significant destructive impacts, highlighting concerns about climate change.

via The Washington Post|

#climate-change #environment #floods