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El Niño, Hurricane

NOAA expects ‘below normal’ hurricane season, thanks to strong El Niño

Floridians should see fewer tropical cyclones than average form in the Atlantic Ocean during this year’s hurricane season, which begins June 1, thanks to a strong El Niño weather phenomenon on the oth...

The Advocate · 14h

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

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Hurricane season starts in Eastern Pacific. Could El Niño cause chaos?

Scientific American · 12h

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

This year’s Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be “below normal,” according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with an estimated one to three “major hurricanes” br...

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

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NOAA predicts near- to below-average 2026 hurricane season

Naples Daily News

What does El Niño mean for Florida during hurricane season?

What is El Niño and how does it affect hurricanes in the Atlantic? El Niño means more wind shear in the Atlantic, which tears apart tropical cyclones. Does El Niño mean you shouldn't prepare for hurricane season? Definitely not. Every prediction so far ...

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All about cruising during hurricane season on a Disney cruise

Are you Sailing during hurricane season on a Disney Cruise? Did you know it starts in June? While your cruise will most likely not be affected, it’s important to be aware of how any hurricanes may affect your trip. If you’re sailing during Hurricane ...

Data shows Florida hurricane landfalls drop sharply during El Niño

Hurricane Idalia was the only U.S. landfalling hurricane in 2023 and a rare major hurricane to hit Florida during a strong El Niño year. El Niño typically reduces Atlantic hurricane activity by creating storm-shredding wind shear.

Forbes

Is The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Really Over?

NEW HOPE, JAMAICA - OCTOBER 28: A satellite view showed Hurricane Melissa approaching Jamaica as the sun rose near New Hope, Jamaica Oct. 28, 2025. (Photo by CSU/CIRA & NOAA/Anadolu via Getty Images) The Atlantic hurricane season was more active than ...