2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 and runs through November 30. Forecasters with NOAA’s National Weather Service are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year.
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2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook
Season Probability:
- Above Normal – 10%
- Near Normal – 35%
- Below Normal – 55%
Named Storms: 8 – 14
Hurricanes: 3 – 6
Major Hurricanes: 1 – 3
Be prepared: Visit hurricanes.gov and follow NOAA on X at @NWS and @NHC_Atlantic
May 2026
Forecasters with NOAA’s National Weather Service are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year. The agency is forecasting a total of 8-14 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher). Of those, 3-6 are forecast to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 1-3 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5 with winds of 111 mph or higher). NOAA has a 70% confidence in these ranges. An average season has 14 named storms with seven hurricanes, including three major hurricanes. Read the full press release at NOAA’s website.
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Further Resources
- National Hurricane Preparedness — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- National Weather Service on X (Twitter): @NWS
- National Hurricane Center for the Atlantic Basin on X (Twitter): @NHC_Atlantic