AccuWeather Predicts Below-Average 2026 Hurricane Season

0:00Aki weather just dropped their forecast for the 2026 hurricane season, and it's looking below average thanks to strong winds across the FI. Atlantic. They're calling for 11-16 named storms, 4-7 hurricanes, and 2-4 major ones tearing through from June 1st to November 30th. Compared to last year's prediction of 13-18 storms and more hurricanes, this one's dial back. El Nino is set to kick in, wrapping up wind shear high in the atmosphere that rips a part forming storms, especially after the peak around September. 10th, folks from South Texas to Maine need to stay ready no matter what, says Aki weather's lead expert. Even a quieter season can still pack major punches, hitting hard across the U.S. Warm Atlantic waters are the wildcard here, staying exceptionally hot deep down in the Gulf, Caribbean, and beyond. That fuel could spark stronger storms and quick intensifications. In a while, Noah's National Hurricane Center rolls out an updated forecast cone next

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