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Looking into 2026 hurricane season forecast from NOAA

Hurricane forecast: A below-average season, but 'it only takes one'

Forecasters predict a 55% chance of a below-normal hurricane season for 2026. But even with lowered concerns, weather experts highlight the importance of preparedness. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects eight to 14 named storms with winds at or above 39 mph.

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Forecasters Expect Fewer Hurricanes This Year, but There’s a Catch

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NOAA issues 2026 hurricane forecast, what it means for SWFL

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NOAA calls for below average hurricane season for first time since 2015

NOAA predicts a below-normal hurricane season due to the expected arrival of El Niño.

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Why this year's Atlantic hurricane season could produce fewer big storms

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NOAA predicts quieter Atlantic hurricane season for 2026—but the Pacific is another story

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NOAA is predicting another calm, ‘below-normal’ Atlantic hurricane season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday released its hurricane outlook, calling for eight to 14 named storms with three to six becoming hurricanes and one to three reaching maj...

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Officials Forecast 'Below-Average' Hurricane Season, but Warn 'It Just Takes One'

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NOAA Predicts Below-Normal 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season with 55% Chance of Fewer Storms

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Forget Just The Wind: Why This Year’s Hurricane Forecast Requires A Brand New Playbook

The upcoming 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is bringing a higher risk of tropical storms to the central and eastern Gulf Coast, the Carolinas, and parts of coastal Virginia, according to the newly released forecast from AccuWeather.

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How Powerful Can Hurricanes Get? The Categories Explained...

Hurricanes are classified on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which ranks storms based on their sustained wind speeds and estimates potential damage. The scale has five categories, ranging from Category 1, the weakest, to Category 5, the most severe.

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Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica

People walk along a road during the passing of Hurricane Melissa in Rocky Point, Jamaica, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix) KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica, winds tore roofs off buildings and ...

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Notable hurricanes in recent US history: From Katrina to Helene

Recent decades have brought a series of powerful and destructive hurricanes that have reshaped communities across the United States and its territories. From record-breaking rainfall and catastrophic flooding to widespread power outages and lasting economic damage,