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Energy

2026's first hurricane is already 25 days later than any since 1950

In 76 seasons the first Atlantic hurricane never came after Sept 11; as of Oct 6, 2026 there still has not been one.

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Date of the first Atlantic hurricane each season, 1950-2026date (month-day)
1960198020002020Feb ’00Apr ’00Jun ’00Aug ’00Oct ’00Date of first hurricane (day and month; year shown on the vertical axis)Season1967: Sep 21984: Sep 101988: Sep 22001: Sep 92013: Sep 112026: no hurricane yet (…2023: Jul 22
1950197520002025Feb ’00May ’00Aug ’00Date of first hurricane (day and month; year shown on the vertical axis)Season1967: Sep 21984: Sep 102001: Sep 92013: Sep 112026: no hurric…
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