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El Niño, Atlantic vs. Pacific Hurricane Season
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Ryan Ward explains El Niño's suppressing effect on Atlantic hurricanes, with NOAA forecasting 3–6 storms, while the eastern Pacific may see increased activity. [1] — Ryan Ward "El Niño means the Pacific Ocean is warmer than average, which shifts wind patterns over the Atlantic and reduces hurricane formation. NOAA …" 10:30
Meteorologists can look back over 50 years of data to confirm the tried-and-true relationship between El Niño and reduced Atlantic hurricane activity.
NOAA is the gold standard for hurricane prediction in the US. But DOGE cuts led to meteorologist layoffs, followed by scrambled rehiring pushes. In the middle of hurricane season, staffing disruptions at the world's most relied-upon weather agency are not a minor footnote.
