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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.
The Advocate

Below-average Atlantic hurricane activity expected for first time in 11 years as El Niño returns

Federal hurricane researchers are predicting below-average activity during the upcoming Atlantic season thanks to the return of strong El Niño conditions likely to help limit storm formation.
WUFT

NOAA hurricane outlook foresees El Niño suppressing tropical activity

NOAA’s outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season predicts below-normal activity as an impending El Niño will lead to increased wind shear across the basin.
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How do hurricanes form and are they getting stronger?

Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded, created "extremely dangerous and life-threatening" conditions in Jamaica, according to the US National Hurricane Center. Climate change is not thought to increase the number of ...

A ‘super’ El Niño could form. What does that mean for South Florida?

A potentially historic El Niño is brewing in the Pacific — one that forecasters say could become among the strongest ever recorded, reshaping weather patterns worldwide by alte
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Could another hurricane be in store? What's lurking in the Atlantic and when the season ends

As Hurricane Milton continues to move away from Florida and Georgia, many residents in the impacted areas are keeping a wary eye out for what’s next. October may seem like it’s late in the year for tropical storm activity, but there are still six weeks ...