The Atlantic hurricane season is about to do something that has not happened in 175 years, according to Ars Technica. The report describes the season as by far the most peaceful on record, with a stillness that stands apart from the usual rhythm of named storms and storm warnings.
That quiet could be welcome news, but the report adds a caution: there may be a price to pay for a calm Atlantic hurricane season. The warning complicates what might otherwise be a straightforward story of relief.
Even as the season approaches its historic calm, Ars Technica makes clear that an unusually peaceful Atlantic is not being treated as an entirely uncomplicated benefit.