IN SPACE - OCTOBER 8: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images’ editorial policy.) In this NASA handout, Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm at the time of this photograph, was pictured in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Yucatan Peninsula on October 8, 2024 seen from the International Space Station as it orbited 257 miles above. (Photo by NASA via Getty Images)
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The start of the Atlantic hurricane season is just about two weeks away. Tropical storms and hurricanes affect U.S. mortality rates, infrastructure, and the economy. As we approach the 2026 season, here are eight things you need to know about it.
How Active Will The Season Be?
Nobody actually knows the answer to that question. NOAA will release its seasonal prediction on May 21, but Colorado State University forecasters offered their early assessment in April. They call for thirteen named storms, six hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes. All of those numbers are near or slightly below the average from 1991 to 2020.
