Multiple outlets report that this year’s Atlantic season may see no hurricanes, though other storms could still occur. The reporting points to forecasts indicating hurricane-strength systems are unlikely, even as the basin could still experience lower-category activity.
The coverage also emphasizes an important caveat: even if hurricane numbers are near zero, the Atlantic can still produce tropical storms and other hazards. One article notes that the last time hurricanes were absent during an Atlantic season was before the satellite era, highlighting how rare such an outcome would be in the modern observational period. This means confidence depends on how well current monitoring and forecasting capture storm development and classification.
Across the two reports, the central difference is mainly framing—one stresses the rarity and historical context, while the other highlights the “catch” that other risks remain. Both agree on the broad forecast expectation of no hurricanes, while acknowledging that storm activity short of hurricane strength can still affect weather patterns.
