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Alternate Text: Drawing of prevailing winds' influence on Atlantic hurricanes in a La Niña summer
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Drawing of prevailing winds' influence on Atlantic hurricanes in a La Niña summer

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During a La Niña-influenced hurricane season, prevailing winds are weaker than average, especially the upper-level westerlies. Hurricanes experience less vertical wind shear. NOAA Climate.gov diagram.