NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade
Meteorologists report all 2023 hurricane season storms originated in subtropical Atlantic
All three named storms during the current hurricane season have formed in the subtropical Atlantic region rather than the deep tropics. This shift is attributed to the influence of El Niño on tropical weather patterns.
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Residents in the Gulf and areas east and north of Florida are seeing a change in typical storm formation zones this year, which affects how and where hurricane activity is monitored.
Key Facts
- All three named storms this hurricane season have originated in the subtropical Atlantic.
- The subtropical zone includes the Gulf and waters east and north of Florida and the Bahamas.
- El Niño is identified as the primary factor influencing the location of storm formation this year.
Who's Mentioned
otherEl Niño“Climate pattern identified as the cause for the shift in storm formation.”otherMoke“The projected name for Tropical Depression Two-C once it reaches tropical storm ”organizationNational Hurricane Center“The agency responsible for tracking and forecasting tropical weather systems.”other90“Part of the designation 'Invest 90E'.”locationFlorida“Region identified as being near the subtropical storm zone.”otherTropical Depression Two-C“A weather system currently being tracked near Hawaii.”locationAtlantic“The ocean basin where current storm activity is occurring.”locationBahamas“Region identified as being near the subtropical storm zone.”