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Tropics Quiet: No Storms Expected This Week
21 Jun
Summary
- No tropical cyclone formation is anticipated in the next seven days.
- Forecasters are monitoring four tropical waves across the Atlantic and Caribbean.
- Tropical waves contribute significantly to the development of major hurricanes.
As of June 21, 2026, the tropical regions are experiencing a period of quiet. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has reported no expected tropical cyclone formation over the next seven days across the North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. This update comes at the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 through November 30.
While the tropics are calm, forecasters are monitoring four distinct tropical waves. Two of these waves are located in the Eastern Atlantic, and the other two are situated within the Caribbean Sea. Currently, these waves do not present an immediate threat to Florida or the broader United States. Tropical waves, described as clusters of showers and thunderstorms, are crucial as they serve as the precursors for many tropical storms, accounting for approximately 80% of all major hurricanes.
The Atlantic basin, encompassing the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico, typically experiences its peak hurricane activity between mid-August and mid-October, with the season's statistical peak on September 10. A typical 30-year average (1991-2020) indicates 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes annually.
