Hurricane season 2026: Here are this year’s storm names

The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30. NOAA released its 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook ...
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What does a hurricane's 'category' mean, and how do meteorologists determine it?

With hurricane season in full swing, there's a lot of talk from meteorologists about hurricane "categories." What do they mean, and what do they tell us about a storm? It turns out, a hurricane ...

Is Category 5 the worst type of hurricane? Absolutely not.

The Saffir-Simpson scale ranks hurricanes on their wind speeds, on a scale from 1 to 5. But critics say the scale doesn't ...
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Hurricane season expected to be mild in 2026, but officials urge Texans to stay prepared

A strong El Niño weather pattern is expected to develop and intensify during the 2026 hurricane season, which could suppress the formation of tropical storms and hurricanes.