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2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be near average

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The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be near or slightly below average, with forecasters anticipating 13 named storms, six hurricanes, and two major hurricanes. This projection contrasts with the 2025 season, which saw a more active pattern with four major hurricanes, including Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest on record. The season officially runs from June 1 to November 30, though storms are increasingly forming outside these dates. An emerging El Niño is expected to suppress Atlantic activity by increasing wind shear, while the Eastern Pacific basin may experience a more active season. AI

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2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be near average

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