LAKELAND, FL – Federal forecasters have released their outlook for the hurricane season, but such predictions have proven to be a tricky business in 2026. Thanks primarily to El Niño, a "below-normal ...

The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) is calling for a below-average Atlantic hurricane season this year. It is forecasting between eight and 14 named storms, with three to six of them becoming ...

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and as coastal residents watch the forecast and wait to see what nature has in store, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing ...

In comparison, an average Atlantic hurricane season produces 14 named storms, including 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes. NOAA emphasized the suppressive impact it expects the developing El Niño ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its official outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a 55% chance of a below-average season largely due to the ...

LAKELAND, Fla. - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El ...

Time is ticking down to the June 1 start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s first forecast for it is finalized. Overall, NOAA says this ...

El Niño may keep the Atlantic quieter, but it could bring more storms to the Pacific. By Judson Jones Judson Jones is a meteorologist and reporter for The New York Times. Forecasters with the National ...

Weather forecasters in the US say that this year's Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be less active than normal, largely due to a developing El Niño. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

When the WRAL Severe Weather Team makes predictions for the upcoming tropical season, several key atmospheric and oceanic factors come into play. Two of the most important are sea surface temperatures ...