00:00It's the peak of hurricane season in the Atlantic.
00:02But where are all the storms?
00:04Every year, September 10th, is when the Atlantic hurricane season usually hits its peak.
00:09But this year?
00:11The skies are silent.
00:12After tropical storm.
00:14Fernand fizzled out on August 28th.
00:17Not a single tropical storm has formed since.
00:19And according to forecasts, none are expected in the coming week either.
00:24So what's going on?
00:25Experts say it's all thanks to a global weather pattern called the Madden-Julian Oscillation.
00:30Right now, it's pushing dry, high-pressure air over the Atlantic.
00:34And dry air means no fuel for storms.
00:37This isn't unheard of, but a total pause right at the peak?
00:40That's rare.
00:41The last time this happened was in 2016.
00:44Still, don't get too comfortable.
00:46The season isn't over yet.
00:48One shift in pressure, and hurricanes can spin up fast.
00:52So enjoy the calm, but stay alert.
00:53Because hurricane season isn't done surprising us.
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