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Why has this hurricane season been so quiet?

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The quiet hurricane season is due to a rare period of inactivity in the Atlantic, with no storms since late August. Factors include dry air and wind shear disrupting storm development, despite warm water temperatures. This level of calm is unusual for the peak season.

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Tropical wave may strengthen later this week

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  • No tropical systems have formed in the Atlantic since late August, marking a rare period of inactivity. 16s
  • A low-pressure system off the Carolina coast is unlikely to develop but will bring heavy rain to North Carolina and Virginia. 49s
  • A tropical wave in the Atlantic is being monitored as it maintains its structure despite dry air and wind shear. 1m 17s
  • Forecasts indicate more favorable conditions for tropical development as the wave approaches the islands. 2m 15s
  • Another system could move into the Caribbean, where warm waters and reduced wind shear may support development. 3m 2s
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Tropical wave may strengthen later this week
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Tropical wave may strengthen later this week

There has not been a tropical system since August 29th, an unusually long stretch of inactivity for this time of year.

Rare tranquility in the Atlantic
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Rare tranquility in the Atlantic

There have been no storms since August 29th, which is rare for the heart of hurricane season.

Rare tranquility in the Atlantic
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Rare tranquility in the Atlantic

Dry air choked off the last system a couple of weeks ago, preventing development.

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