Slightly below-average hurricane season forecast
Meteorologists are predicting a somewhat below-average hurricane season, with a developing El Niño emerging as a dominant factor shaping regional weather patterns.
Researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) are forecasting 13 named storms for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Of these, six are expected to become hurricanes, and two are predicted to reach major hurricane strength – defined as a Category 3 or higher. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Jun 06, 2026 04:28 PM