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Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year?

For the first time in three decades there has not been a single Atlantic hurricane in September, normally the most active month.

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BBC News reports that for the first time in three decades there has not been a single Atlantic hurricane in September, normally the most active month.

This science story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Atlantic and El Niño.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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BBC News
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Key names
Atlantic, El Niño
Section
Science

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