Mid-August through mid-October historically is the busiest period of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Wind shear, dry air, and cool water stirred up by Hurricane Erin contribute to the quiet period in the tropics right now.

AccuWeather forecasters said there is a low risk for tropical development Aug. 30-Sept. 1.

You can thank Hurricane Erin, partially, for the right now.

The lull falls in the middle of what historically are the most active weeks of the Atlantic hurricane season.

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So why are the right now, and when can we expect to see

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