Fewer storms than usual may develop during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, researchers say, as climate patterns seem poised to favor slightly below-average activity compared with a typical year.

NOAA predicts a below-normal hurricane season for 2026 because of El Niño. So why should you prepare like it'll be a bad one?

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and preseason outlooks suggest activity across the basin could be more subdued than average. During the 2025 season, 13 named storms formed, which is ...

When the WRAL Severe Weather Team makes predictions for the upcoming tropical season, several key atmospheric and oceanic factors come into play. Two of the most important are sea surface temperatures ...

The 2026 hurricane season starts on June 1, and with it comes a fresh set of names ready to be assigned to any and all tropical storms and hurricanes that spin up throughout the year. Atlantic ...

Recent research suggests climate change could supercharge swings between quiet years and hyperactive seasons packed with dangerous storms.