Atlantic ACE Collapses to 7% of Normal in 1914-Style Hurricane-Free Start
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has set a historic mark, going hurricane-free through mid-September for the first time since 1914 as a strong El Niño suppresses storm formation. Accumulated cyclone energy is at a record-low 7% of normal while the eastern Pacific surges to 13 named storms — a signal with real implications for energy markets, insurance, and coastal infrastructure risk.