Tropical Storm Bertha Forms Near Gulf Coast
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El Niño 2026 is already the record-warmest at this stage of development, with NOAA assigning 81% odds of "very strong" status by late 2026 and all 30 GFDL SPEAR ensemble members projecting a historically unprecedented peak.
"The cool waters from this climate driver could have a dampening effect on hurricane activity," one meteorologist said.
Atlantic hurricane season is off to a quiet start and it’s probably time to start pointing fingers at El Niño.
A rare Atlantic Niña is developing alongside a strong Super El Niño event. These ocean patterns may suppress hurricane formation in the Atlantic Ocean. Increased wind shear and sinking air create an atmospheric shield against storms.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The eastern Pacific has seen three tropical storms form in less than a week. Meanwhile, in the Atlantic basin, conditions remain quiet. As of June 9, the National Hurricane Center has ...
Invest 91L in the Gulf of America has a low chance of developing into a named storm. The system is expected to bring heavy rain and possible storms to Florida over the weekend. UPDATE: The storm system in the Gulf now has a high chance for development and ...
