2026 hurricane season forecasts: Slightly below average
Colorado State University researchers issued their 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast on 9 April, predicting a slightly below average hurricane season.
The prediction calls for 13 named storms, with six becoming hurricanes and two strengthening into major hurricanes (Category 3 or above on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale).
Historically an ‘average’ hurricane season is 14 named storms and seven hurricanes. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Apr 10, 2026 12:00 PM