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Atlantic hurricane season sees zero hurricanes as El Niño boosts Pacific storm activity

The Atlantic has recorded six named storms this season but none have strengthened into hurricanes, an unusual outcome not seen in decades. Meanwhile, the Central and Eastern Pacific have produced 16 named storms during the same period, a notably active stretch.

fastcompany.com · 2026-09-24

Researchers link sea surface temperature gradients to sudden hurricane intensification

Scientists studying hurricanes have identified a pattern in ocean surface temperature gradients that appears tied to episodes of rapid storm intensification, a phenomenon that has long confounded forecasters. By tracking how sharply temperatures shift across ocean regions a storm passes over, researchers believe they can better anticipate when a hurricane is about to strengthen abruptly.

gizmodo.com · 2026-09-01