2026 Atlantic hurricane season activity forecast revealed as Super El Niño looms
NOAA has released its forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting below-average activity due to the influence of a developing Super El Niño. The forecast estimates 8-14 named storms, with 3-6 hurricanes, including 1-3 major hurricanes. This prediction aligns with Colorado State University's outlook, which also emphasizes the suppressive effects of El Niño on hurricane formation in the Atlantic.
- ▪NOAA predicts 8-14 named storms for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
- ▪The forecast includes 3-6 hurricanes, with 1-3 classified as major hurricanes.
- ▪A developing Super El Niño is expected to significantly suppress tropical development in the Atlantic.
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US News 2026 Atlantic hurricane season activity forecast revealed as Super El Niño looms By Julian Atienza, FOX Weather Published May 21, 2026, 1:07 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Soaking rains bring flash flooding to Texas, the South Firefighters gain ground on wildfires that charred thousands of acres Sinkhole causes closure of LaGuardia Airport runway as crew work to make repairs NOAA released its official 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast Thursday, predicting a below-average season with 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, including 1-3 major (Category 3+) hurricanes this year.
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