For only the second time in the modern satellite era, which began in 1966, the Atlantic was completely quiet through the first half of September. Typically, this is the statistical peak of hurricane season, when the warmest waters, favorable winds and still-long summer days align to fuel the strongest storms. Instead, this usually active period has been unusually tame—however, with hurricane season stretching until Nov. 30, there’s still ample time for activity to increase.

Hurricane records include a handful of storms that stand out for when or where they formed. Some have appeared in months outside the traditional season, while others have taken shape in basins considered less favorable for development. Hurricane Catarina, for example, made history in 2004 by forming in the South Atlant

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