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This Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Break a Record That Has Stood for 175 Years

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Gizmodo
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What happened

Not a single hurricane has formed in the Atlantic basin yet this year.

Key facts

  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:30:28 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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Sources

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