Hurricane forecasters keeping an eye on Atlantic
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When is Atlantic hurricane season in Florida? June 1 to Nov. 30, 2026, with the most tropical activity typically between August and October.
What the National Hurricane Center says.
The Atlantic basin remained quiet Aug. 7, just days after both NOAA and Colorado State University forecasters updated their predictions.
Five tropical threats emerge across the Atlantic and Pacific, with two systems near Africa showing development potential.
Researchers estimate that total Atlantic hurricane activity in 2026 will amount to approximately 40 percent of the 1991-2020 average. By comparison, activity during the 2025 season reached approximately 105 percent of the historical average.
NOAA’s new hurricane forecast predicts a quiet season in the Atlantic. The Pacific won’t be as lucky - This year’s El Niño weather pattern is to blame, according to scientists
The El Niño weather pattern could limit how many Atlantic storms form this year. But unusually warm waters temperatures mean the risk of destructive storms is still high.
Texas hurricane odds have fallen from 27% to 13% since April, but experts say peak hurricane season still looms, despite a quieter Atlantic forecast.