2026 Atlantic hurricane season slow start

The Atlantic hurricane season has experienced an unusually delayed start in 2026, with wind shear and El Niño conditions preventing tropical disturbances from developing into hurricanes. Activity is expected to potentially increase in late August and early September, though the season remains historically anomalous so far.

This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 7 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.