2026 Atlantic hurricane season will see below average tropical activity, NOAA says
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to experience below average tropical activity, according to NOAA. This decrease is largely attributed to the anticipated emergence of El Niño. The season will run from June 1 to November 30, with forecasts suggesting 8 to 14 named storms.
- ▪NOAA predicts a 55% chance of below average tropical activity this season.
- ▪The season is expected to have 8 to 14 named storms, including 3 to 6 hurricanes.
- ▪One to three of the hurricanes could reach Category 3 intensity or stronger.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream on2026 Atlantic hurricane season will see below average tropical activity, NOAA saysAn average Atlantic hurricane season has 14 named storms, according to NOAA.ByDaniel PeckMay 21, 2026, 11:28 AM3:30Residents walk through Santa Cruz, Jamaica, Oct. 29, 2025, after Hurricane Melissa passed.Matias Delacroix/AP PhotoThis year's Atlantic hurricane season will see below average tropical activity, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).The decreased storm activity is driven by El Niño, which is forecast to emerge soon and persist through the season, the agency announced on…
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