Why the Atlantic is calm at peak hurricane season
Why the Atlantic is calm at peak hurricane season
Today marks the official peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, but forecasters note the basin is unusually quiet. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano explains why and whether the calm will continue.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article accurately reports the unusual quietness of the Atlantic hurricane season at its peak. Multiple sources confirm this observation and provide explanations for the phenomenon. The reporting appears neutral and objective.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Today marks the official peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, but forecasters note the basin is unusually quiet.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms the Atlantic is unusually quiet at the peak of hurricane season.
- Verification Source #2: States it is now peak hurricane season and the Atlantic hurricane season has been relatively quiet.
- Verification Source #3: States that based on past years, Sept. 10 is the typical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season and the Atlantic Ocean is quiet.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms that at the peak of hurricane season, the Atlantic is quiet.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms the Atlantic Basin has been unusually quiet as peak hurricane season nears.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple reliable sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: "Atlantic unusually quiet at hurricane season's peak..."
- Source 3: "Atlantic Ocean quiet at typical peak of hurricane season"