El Niño Expected to Damp Atlantic Hurricanes at Season's Peak

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 5, 2026 · Originally reported August 3, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

A record-strength El Niño will suppress tropical cyclone formation in the Atlantic and Caribbean during the peak hurricane season (August 15–October 15) through stronger wind shear and Saharan dust, though experts warn some storms could still form, particularly in late August and mid-October.