00:00The Atlantic has produced just five tropical storms so far this season.
00:04That is, below the historical average.
00:06By mid-September, the average is nine tropical storms.
00:10And so far, there have been no hurricanes.
00:12Bertha and Eduard were the strongest storms.
00:15Both reached winds of 60 mph, but hurricane strength begins at 74 mph.
00:21A strengthening El Nino is helping suppress Atlantic activity.
00:25It is also increasing disruptive wind shear.
00:27That shear can prevent tropical systems from strengthening.
00:31Forecasters say a hurricane-free season is now possible.
00:34No satellite-era season has ended without a hurricane.
00:37The record could be challenged if the quiet pattern continues.
00:41AccuWeather is watching waters near the southeastern United States.
00:44Some tropical development could occur later this weekend.
00:47Activity could also increase in late September or early October.
00:51But dry air, dust, and wind shear remain major obstacles.
00:55AccuWeather expects 8 to 11 named storms overall.
00:58Three or four of those could become hurricanes.
01:01The season continues through November.
01:03So forecasters say it is still too early to declare a hurricane-free year.
01:07Disclosure.
01:08This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced
01:11using AI-assisted tools, AI-generated.
01:13We'll see you next time.
01:13I don't know.
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