The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1, 2026, but meteorologists already have the list of names they will use to identify this season's tropical storms and hurricanes.
Could there be a Tropical Storm Dolly in our future? How about Hurricane Hanna?
Both are among the storm names you could hear as the six-month-long Atlantic hurricane season begins.
Although most seasonal hurricane forecasts have yet to be released, it's likely that many will call for a near- to below-average season. This is due in part to the influence of an expected El Niño, a natural climate pattern that tends to reduce Atlantic hurricane activity.
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