OceansThe ConversationNewsroom: United StatesCountry not named in the sourceAttributed to source2026-10-09About 1 min to read this excerpt2 versionsDesk template
How Hurricane Isaias broke through to become the first Atlantic hurricane in an extremely quiet 2026 season
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An atmospheric scientist explains what’s been going on in the atmosphere, and how El Niño and the jet stream both play important roles.
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An atmospheric scientist explains what’s been going on in the atmosphere, and how El Niño and the jet stream both play important roles.
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