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Florida Residents Endure Extreme Heat as Atlantic Hurricane Season Remains Unusually Quiet
Florida is baking under dangerous heat while the Atlantic hurricane season remains unusually quiet. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) says no tropical cyclone activity is expected in the Atlantic basin over the next seven days, according to Palm Beach Post and Florida Today.
The calm Atlantic stands in sharp contrast to brutal conditions on the ground. Heat index values — what the air actually feels like — could hit 110 degrees in some parts of Florida, according to Herald Tribune. That level of heat can be life-threatening, especially for the elderly and those who work outdoors.
Atlantic Sits Quiet While Pacific Stays Busy
The NHC is tracking zero systems in the Atlantic right now. No storms are expected to form there for at least a week, according to Gainesville.com. That is a rare stretch of calm for a season that was supposed to be very active.
The Pacific is a different story. The NHC is tracking three systems there, and forecasters expect all of them to strengthen, according to News-Press. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. So far, only one named storm has formed this year.
Heat Index Tops 110 Degrees Across Florida
The heat gripping Florida is more than just uncomfortable. The National Weather Service warns that some areas could see a heat index of 110 degrees, according to Ocala.com. That is the temperature your body feels when humidity is added to the actual air temperature.
The dangerous heat could also fuel severe weather. Forecasters warn that extreme warmth could spark severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts, according to PNJ. Floridians are being urged to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours and drink plenty of water.
Forecasters Cut Their Storm Predictions for 2026
Forecasters have already started looking ahead to next year. Predictions for the number of named storms in the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season have been lowered, according to The Ledger. Officials did not give an updated total number of expected storms in the current reports.
The quiet start to the 2025 season has surprised many experts who predicted a busy year. With only one named storm formed so far, the Atlantic has been far calmer than expected, according to St. Augustine Record. Forecasters will continue to watch conditions as the peak of hurricane season — typically mid-August through mid-October — draws closer.
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