First Atlantic Hurricane of the Season Set to Hit US Gulf Coast

The first Atlantic hurricane of the year is expected to affect the US Gulf Coast after a quiet start to the season linked to El Niño.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT

The Atlantic season’s first hurricane is expected to hit the US Gulf Coast, bringing impacts to the southern United States.

El Niño has contributed to unusually quiet conditions in the Atlantic hurricane season so far, according to BBC News.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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