Forecasters expect below-normal hurricane activity this season, in part due to El Niño, according to the outlook.

For the first time in several years, the Atlantic hurricane season is opening under a forecast that leans toward calm rather than chaos. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released its 2026 seasonal outlook on May 21,

NOAA forecasts a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season, citing El Niño conditions and advances in AI-driven storm prediction tools.

Previous early forecasts have generally suggested a slightly below-average Atlantic season, while noting high levels of uncertainty in the forecast.

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and while early outlooks suggest that a developing El Niño might result in a tamer season than in the past few years, with below-average hurricane activity, all it takes is one big storm hitting a ...

Forecasters with NOAA’s National Weather Service are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year. The official outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30,

NOAA released its prediction for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season May 21. NOAA is predicting below-normal activity for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, but there remains some uncertainty in the forecast. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 ...

Fond du Lac County could see hot, humid and rainy weather this summer, according to almanacs and NOAA outlooks.

NOAA reflects on Hawaii's record wet season and predicts an 'above-normal' hurricane season. El Niño conditions may bring extra rain.