Pacific Hurricanes, Quiet Atlantic | Science News

The Pacific’s hurricane season is going wild with storms Fausto, Lala, Moke, and Lowell slamming Hawaii, while the Atlantic remains eerily quiet — a rare silence that could set a new record if it lasts past September 12. Scientists blame El Niño, which is suppressing Atlantic storms with high wind shear but fueling Pacific hurricanes with warmer waters and calmer winds. Experts caution that September is still peak season, and even though federal forecasts predicted a below-normal Atlantic year, don’t count out a storm yet. 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/d135c54c10ce19e4