The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño
- Posted on September 25, 2026
- By NPR
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The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño
The Pacific Ocean has had an unusual number of storms this year, while the Atlantic hasn't recorded a single full-blown hurricane. Scientists point to an exceptionally strong El Niño.