THE ATMOSPHERE TODAY · EVENT← TODAY'S COVERTHE STORM
A low over the south-western Gulf now has an 80% chance of forming within two days, up from 50% within seven, and a depression is likely within a couple of days. The Atlantic still has no hurricane this year, two days from the latest first-hurricane date on record, Oct 8, 1905.
THE RECORD
32 turning points on record since Sep 13 — the 8 most recent shown.
Oct 6no-signal → building · intensified sharply
Oct 4↑ moved up the board
Oct 2↑ moved up the board
Oct 1easing → no-signal
Sep 30emerging → easing
Sep 29easing → emerging
Sep 27→ held
Sep 27→ held
WHO IT TOUCHES
Supply chainsThe Rhine refills slowly, and Thailand's eastern industrial estates face new alerts.
CONNECTED
Two oceans, opposite records — the Pacific carries four named storms, while the Atlantic has no hurricane two days from its record.