The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued an update on what to expect over the remainder of the Atlantic hurricane season, with peak activity historically taking place between mid-August and mid-October.

Why It Matters

Earlier this year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season , with between 13 and 18 named storms, of which five to nine could become hurricanes, including between two and five major hurricanes.

What To Know

"You've probably noticed that the tropics are quiet as we near the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season," senior hurricane specialist Brad Reinhart said in a video from the agency shared on social media, Tuesday.

"There's been a lot of dry air that's been limiting thunderstorm activity. Ho

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