The last time the Atlantic failed to produce any named storms between Aug. 13 and Sept. 3 was in 1968 — more than 50 years ago.
Following dire forecasts for an above-normal hurricane season, conditions in the Atlantic have grown eerily calm in recent weeks. The last time the Atlantic failed to produce any named storms between Aug. 13 and Sept. 3 was in 1968 — more than 50 years ago, according to a new report from researchers at Colorado State University. This was also the first Labor Day holiday weekend without a named storm in 27 years.
Even still, warm waters don't necessarily mean all the ingredients that go into tropical cyclone formation are going to be favorable in a warming climate, he said, which means the overall number of tropical cyclones worldwide may not change much. However, the potential for stronger storms is increasing, as evidenced by Beryl, which became the Atlantic's earliest Category 5 hurricane on record when it formed in late June.
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