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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 11, 2026Miami-Dade County

2026 Atlantic hurricane season sets record for late first hurricane formation

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The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has extended past September 11 without a formed hurricane, setting a historical record for the latest first hurricane formation in reliable records dating back to 1950. Seasonal activity measured by Accumulated Cyclone Energy sits at an unprecedented low of 4.4 units compared to the historical average of 60.5 units for this date.

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Why It Matters

Residents experience historically low tropical storm activity during the traditional peak of the hurricane season, significantly reducing immediate storm risks.

Key Facts

  • The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has surpassed September 11 without a single formed hurricane, setting a record for the latest first hurricane in reliable records since at least 1950.
  • Seasonal activity measured by Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) is at 4.4 units, compared to the historical average of 60.5 units for September 11.
  • NOAA forecasts between 2 and 6 hurricanes for the entirety of the 2026 season.
  • Only two seasons in the complete historical record have had zero hurricanes: 1907 and 1914, prior to satellite and reconnaissance aircraft usage.
  • Long-term AI models indicate a 10-30% probability of a system developing next week east of Bermuda, posing no concern to the United States.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationNOAA“Forecasts between 2 and 6 hurricanes this season.”locationEstados Unidos“Region not threatened by the current model signal.”locationBermudas“Potential future system location.”OrganizationGoogle DeepMind“Long-term AI weather model.”OrganizationEuro AI“Long-term AI weather model.”