Overview
- Forecasters initially predicted a highly active hurricane season due to warm ocean temperatures and La Niña conditions.
- The Atlantic has been unexpectedly calm since mid-August, with no named storms forming after Hurricane Ernesto.
- Scientists cite factors like Saharan dust, dry air, and cooler waters off Africa as possible reasons for the lull.
- Experts warn that the season could still intensify, with significant storm activity possible in the coming months.
- The current quiet period offers insights into how climate change might alter future hurricane patterns.