September 10th marks the historical peak of Atlantic hurricane season, when tropical storms typically reach their most intense activity. But this year? The ocean is taking a break.
The National Weather Service shared some welcome news: no tropical development is expected over the next seven days. For a date that usually sees the most hurricane action of the year, that’s pretty remarkable.
Why September 10th matters
Hurricane season runs from June through November, but it’s not equally dangerous throughout. Activity ramps up through late summer, historically peaking right around September 10th. This is when ocean temperatures are warmest and atmospheric conditions are just right for storms to form and strengthen.
Think of it like rush hour for hurricanes. Just as traffic peaks during ce