Super El Niño Suppresses Atlantic Hurricanes While Fueling Pacific Storm Records

By Kristin Toussaint · Fast Company · 2026-09-24

Super El Niño Suppresses Atlantic Hurricanes While Fueling Pacific Storm Records

Fast Company reports that the Atlantic hurricane season has reached late September without a single storm reaching hurricane strength, a phenomenon not seen in decades. While increased wind shear keeps the Atlantic quiet, the Pacific is experiencing rapid intensification with six

Fast Company reports that the Atlantic hurricane season has reached late September without a single storm reaching hurricane strength, a phenomenon not seen in decades. While increased wind shear keeps the Atlantic quiet, the Pacific is experiencing rapid intensification with six