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Calm Hurricane Season Raises Eyebrows as Peak Approaches

9/8/2025

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The Atlantic hurricane season is unusually calm as it nears its peak on September 10, 2025.
No active storms or developments are anticipated in the coming week, which is uncommon.
Strong upper-level winds and Saharan dust are inhibiting storm formation.
Only one hurricane, Erin, has formed, well below the preseason forecast of up to 10 hurricanes.
Conditions may improve later in September, increasing the likelihood of tropical activity.

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Story summary

The Atlantic hurricane season is unusually calm as it nears its peak on September 10, 2025.
No active storms or developments are anticipated in the coming week, which is uncommon.
Strong upper-level winds and Saharan dust are inhibiting storm formation.
Only one hurricane, Erin, has formed, well below the preseason forecast of up to 10 hurricanes.
Conditions may improve later in September, increasing the likelihood of tropical activity.