Climate Central: Hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean basin is likely to be even more lackluster for the remainder of the season than forecasters originally thought when it began on June 1. Forces like cool ocean waters and a stable atmospheric environment are keeping storms from forming and growing, and the El Nino that is faltering but still expected to develop could further quash storms, forecasters say.
But even relatively subdued seasons can produce storms that cause considerable damage to coastal communities,...