2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
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Experts from Colorado State University released their first predictions for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which included a state-by-state forecast.
Colorado State University's meteorological team, which released its Forecast for 2026 Hurricane Activity, anticipates "somewhat below-normal activity" for 2026. In its latest projections, CSU forecasts 13 named storms and six hurricanes, compared to the 1991-2020 averages of 14 and seven, respectively.
Hurricane experts piecing together what the upcoming storm season may hold for Florida are looking for clues in an ocean thousands of miles away. On Thursday, federal scientists said it’s more likely
Rapid ocean warming is likely to make tropical cyclone rainfall more intense and longer lasting, increasing flood risks in parts of the North Atlantic region. A new study led by Newcastle University using satellite data shows that tropical cyclones and their post-tropical cyclone counterparts are responding quite differently to surface warming.
Forecasters announced that a pending El Niño this summer and fall could mean fewer hurricanes, but also unusually rainy winter months in South Florida.
Marine heat waves are supercharging damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across the globe, a new study found. Researchers looked at 1,600 tropical cyclones — the broader category of storms that includes hurricanes — that made landfall since 1981 and found those that went over the extra-hot water were more likely to intensify rapidly,
When planning summer or fall vacations, especially if you’re targeting coastal areas in this part of the country or the Caribbean, it’s important to know when and where hurricanes are most likely. By learning where the hot spots are for a given time of year, you can save money, time, and reduce stress.