Just over a week before the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is sharing its outlook in a news conference at 11 a.m.
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The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, although systems can form outside those dates.
What other forecasts have been issued?
Just over a month ago, Colorado State University (CSU) released its forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season and predicts somewhat below-normal activity.
CSU also indicates that 13 named storms are expected, six of which would reach hurricane strength, and two that could become major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher).
What will the storms be named in 2026?
For 2026, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says storms that form in the Atlantic Ocean will have the following names: Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard, Fay, Gonzalo, Hanna, Isaias, Josephine, Kyle, Leah, Marco, Nana, Omar, Paulett, Rene, Sally, Teddy, Vicky and Wilfred.
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What was the 2025 hurricane season like?
Last year’s Atlantic hurricane season brought three Category 5 systems, including one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded, but no U.S. landfalls and a lull during the usual peak of activity.
“It was a strange year,” said scientist Phil Klotzbach, who studies hurricanes at Colorado State University. “A hard year to describe.”
In total, five hurricanes formed (Erin, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda and Melissa), and four were considered major.
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