Hurricane season shifts as Atlantic conditions improve for storms
- The Atlantic hurricane season typically peaks from late August to October, but this year has seen a notable lack of storm activity.
- Meteorologist Matthew Rosencrans explains that the recent quiet is due to moisture from West Africa being in an unusual location, preventing storm formation.
- Forecasters predict that storm activity will increase soon, highlighting the need for preparedness as even one storm can cause significant damage.
The Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June to November, typically sees most storm activity between late August and October. However, this year has been unusually quiet, with no hurricanes reported since August 12. Meteorologist Matthew Rosencrans notes that this lull is atypical for this time of year, attributing it to moisture from West Africa being located farther north than usual, hindering storm formation. Despite the current calm, forecasters believe that the season is far from over. Signs indicate that storm activity may soon increase, and while not all hurricanes will impact the U.S. or make landfall, the potential for significant damage remains. Rosencrans emphasizes the importance of preparedness, as it only takes one storm to cause extensive destruction. He encourages individuals to use this quiet period to get ready for the storms that are likely to develop as conditions in the Atlantic improve.