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Tropical Storm Hanna Forms in Atlantic, No Warnings

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 11:41 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Hanna Forms Eastward

The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that Tropical Storm Hanna formed Monday in the Atlantic Ocean.
Hanna was located about 870 miles (1,400 km) east-northeast of Bermuda.
The storm moved eastward with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph (72 kph).
No coastal watches or warnings were issued for Hanna.
Forecasters expect Hanna’s strength to remain largely unchanged over the next several days.

Summary

Atlantic Skips Hurricanes

The Atlantic has not seen a hurricane since Hurricane Melissa on Oct. 13, 2025, exceeding 330 days.
September 2026 would be only the second September since the 1996 satellite era to end without a hurricane.
If the 2026 season ends without a hurricane, it would be the third such season after 1914 and 1917.

History

Historical Context

The 1914 Atlantic hurricane season is one of only two seasons with a single tropical storm and no hurricanes, the latest season start on September 14 and an ACE of just 3. Over a century later, the 2026 basin has gone 330 days since Hurricane Melissa (2025) and Tropical Storm Hanna now drifts east of Bermuda, putting the year on track for only the third hurricane-free season.

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Hanna Forms Eastward

The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that Tropical Storm Hanna formed Monday in the Atlantic Ocean.
Hanna was located about 870 miles (1,400 km) east-northeast of Bermuda.
The storm moved eastward with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph (72 kph).
No coastal watches or warnings were issued for Hanna.
Forecasters expect Hanna’s strength to remain largely unchanged over the next several days.

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