In recent days, the Atlantic basin has been quite active with multiple storms brewing. Alongside Helene, Hurricane Isaac is currently moving through the north Atlantic, while Tropical Storm Joyce formed earlier today in the tropical Atlantic. Fortunately, neither Isaac nor Joyce are expected to make direct landfall, providing some relief to coastal regions.
Today marks a significant event as it is the first time this season that three named systems are simultaneously active in the basin. The last occurrence of such an event was on August 31, 2023, when Franklin, Idalia, and Jose were all active, as noted by hurricane expert Phil Klotzbach.
Initial forecasts for this year's hurricane season had predicted a busy year, supported by various metrics. However, a surprising period of calm during what is typically the busiest part of the season has left experts puzzled and searching for explanations.
