Hurricane Season Begins as Officials Urge Preparedness
NOAA says there is a 55% chance of a below-normal Atlantic season, with 8 to 14 named storms forecast.
- The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1st, with NOAA forecasting a 55% chance of below-normal activity through November 30.
- Atmospheric conditions, particularly developing El Niño patterns, are expected to increase vertical wind shear across the Atlantic, which disrupts tropical storm development and suppresses hurricane activity.
- NOAA forecasts 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 1-3 major hurricanes, all below the 1991-2020 averages of about 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes.
- Colorado State University estimates Texas faces a 48% chance of named-storm impact, while the Gulf Coast remains a primary concern as storms can develop or intensify close to land.
- National Weather Service Director Ken Graham urges residents to review evacuation plans and emergency kits now, noting "it only takes one storm to make for a very bad season.
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Another Hurricane Season Is Underway: What to Know
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It's the start of hurricane season: What to expect
June 1st marks the official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season , which will run until November 30th. Forecasters predict this season will be slightly less active than usual. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ‘s forecast , there is a 55% chance it will be a below-average season. In a press conference on May 21, NOAA gave details about its forecast: Between 8 and 14 named storms are expected Between 3 and …
NOAA OFFERS 2026 HURRICANE SEASON PREDICTION
Forecasters with NOAA’s National Weather Service are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June 1 to November 30, predicts a 35% chance of a near-normal season, a 10% chance of an above-normal season, and a 55% chance of a below-normal […]
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