Hurricane Season Cooler Than Expected | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

This year’s Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to be quieter than expected—with just nine tropical storms predicted, down from earlier forecasts. A brewing El Niño is disrupting the atmospheric conditions that fuel hurricanes, and with nearly a third of the season already behind us, the odds of a major storm hitting U.S. shores have dropped to just 8%. Warm waters are still there, but strong wind shear is tearing storms apart before they can form or grow. Peak season isn’t over yet—mid-August through mid-October still holds the most risk—but staying alert remains key. Listen in…