WeatherJuly 16, 2026
2026 hurricane season: NOAA forecasts below-normal activity — but prepare anyway
NOAA forecasts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season — a 55% chance it runs quieter than usual. 1
The numbers
- 8 to 14 named storms.
- Of those, 3 to 6 hurricanes.
- And 1 to 3 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5). 1
Why quieter
El Niño is expected to develop and strengthen, which tends to suppress storm formation — though Atlantic waters remain slightly warmer than normal. 1
It only takes one
Even in calm years, a single storm changes everything. Review your plan now: build a kit (water, non-perishable food, flashlight, batteries, first aid, meds, documents), have a family plan, and charge devices before any warning. Season runs through November 30. 1
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