Where Are All the Hurricanes? A Mid-Season Check-in with Michael Lowry

<p>Halfway through the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the biggest story may be what hasn’t happened. The Atlantic has been exceptionally quiet — but does that mean we can relax?</p><p>Hurricane expert Michael Lowry joins Atmosphere to explain what’s behind the unusual season, what he’s watching as we head into the fall, and why the Gulf could still play an important role.</p><p>Michael also shares the fascinating path that has taken him from the National Hurricane Center and FEMA to The Weather Channel and South Florida television. We talk about how hurricane forecasting and communication have changed, the growing role of AI, and why he believes authenticity still matters in a world of algorithms and clickbait.</p><p>And Michael opens up about the very personal reason he draws a firm line between hurricane season and family life — and why stepping away from the weather is essential to doing his job well.</p><p>Links:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://michaelrlowry.substack.com/" target="_blank">Michael's Substack</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://atmospherepodcast.substack.com/" target="_blank">Atmosphere Substack</a></p>