El Niño Quietens Atlantic Storm Season | Jacksonville News

The Atlantic hurricane season is off to a quiet start, with just two weak storms so far — but don’t relax yet. August through October are usually the peak months for powerful hurricanes, fueled by warm waters and moisture. However, a strengthening El Niño is disrupting things, creating drier air and stronger upper-level winds that stifle storm development. Historically, El Niño years see fewer August landfalls in Florida — only four since the 1800s, the last being Idalia in 2023. Most models predict calm seas ahead, as any tropical waves will likely hit the Saharan Air Layer — a dry, dusty wall that shuts down storm growth. Next up: Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard, and Fay. Typically, the third storm forms around August 3rd and the first hurricane by August 11th. Experts are calling for an overall below-average season — fewer storms, fewer hurricanes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c3ccf963d357da9