Atlantic Hurricane Season
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ForbesMeteorologist Advises Checking Four Questions Before Sharing Hurricane Forecasts
A meteorologist outlined four questions to evaluate long-range hurricane model graphics shared on social media. The guidance comes one week before the June 1 start of the Atlantic hurricane season.
yaleclimateconnections.orgForecasters Predict Below-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts eight to 14 named storms this season. Insurance premiums in coastal states are not expected to decrease as a result.
yaleclimateconnections.orgNOAA Forecasts Below-Average 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its seasonal outlook on May 21, 2026, predicting an 55% chance of a below-average Atlantic hurricane season. The agency forecasts 8 to 14 named storms, 3 to 6 hurricanes, and 1 to 3 major hurricanes.
The IndependentNOAA Forecasts Below-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its seasonal outlook on Thursday, giving a 55% chance of a below-average Atlantic hurricane season. The agency predicts 8 to 14 named storms, with 1 to 3 reaching major hurricane strength.
BloombergTrump Nominates Cameron Hamilton to Lead FEMA
President Donald Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to serve as administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, one year after the administration removed him from the acting role for opposing plans to eliminate the agency. The nomination comes ahead of the Atlantic hu…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAccuWeather Issues Hurricane Season Forecast Amid Possible El Niño Development
AccuWeather has forecasted a near- to below-average Atlantic hurricane season with 11 to 16 named storms, despite the expected arrival of El Niño conditions. The forecast attributes reduced activity to El Niño's influence on wind shear, though warm Atlantic waters could lead to r…
The Boston GlobeColorado State University Forecasts Below-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2026
Researchers from Colorado State University predict 13 named tropical storms for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with six developing into hurricanes and two reaching Category 3 or stronger. The forecast attributes the below-average activity to an expected El Niño pattern and m…