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Pacific hurricanes become main focus as Atlantic stays quiet

Headline from FOX 13 Tampa

While two tropical systems remain in the Atlantic, the main focus in the tropics Saturday morning has shifted to the Pacific, where three hurricanes are being monitored. In the Atlantic, Tropical Depression Fay has weakened again and is expected to meander over open water for the next several days.

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Reports & sources

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  1. NPR

    The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The Pacific Ocean has had an unusual number of storms this year, while the Atlantic hasn't recorded a single full-blown hurricane. Scientists point to an exceptionally strong El Niño.

  2. FOX 13 Tampa

    Pacific hurricanes become main focus as Atlantic stays quiet (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    While two tropical systems remain in the Atlantic, the main focus in the tropics Saturday morning has shifted to the Pacific, where three hurricanes are being monitored. In the Atlantic, Tropical Depression Fay has weakened again and is expected to meander over open water for the next several days.

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