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January 8, 2026
The US dodged a bullet this Atlantic hurricane season
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TL;DR
- No hurricanes made landfall in the US this season, a rarity not seen in ten years.
- The season had an average number of named storms (13), but three reached Category 5 strength, a record second only to one other season.
- Warmer sea surface temperatures, linked to climate change, are intensifying hurricanes and causing rapid intensification.
- Powerful hurricanes like Melissa devastated Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti, causing numerous deaths, while Hurricane Erin caused erosion along the US East Coast.
- Federal agencies like the National Weather Service operated with reduced staff and faced challenges during the government shutdown, impacting their operations.
- The World Meteorological Organization is considering moving the hurricane season start date up due to early spring storms.
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