CSU Predicts Below-Normal 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
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Colorado State University predicts slightly below-normal Atlantic hurricane activity for 2026, with 13 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 2 major ones. El Niño is expected to increase wind shear, reducing storm development. Last years activity was similar, but with more hurricanes and majors. La Niña is fading, and theres a 62% chance of El Niño by summer. The names cycle from 2020, with Leah added. NOAAs update in May will provide more details.
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El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — CSU Predicts Below-Normal 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
Researchers at Colorado State University just dropped their forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting slightly below. Normal activity overall. They're calling for 13 named storms, six hurricanes, and just two major ones at Category 3, Strength or Higher. This outlook points to a developing El Niño as the main culprit for dialing down the storm count, since it ramps up wind shear that messes with. Tropical development. Last year in 2025, we saw exactly 13 storms too, but with five hurricanes and four majors, so this could be a bit quieter if it plays out. The latest from the Climate Prediction Center shows La Niña fading now, shifting to neutral conditions soon, then a 62% shot at El Niño, kicking in by summer and sticking around. These names recycle from 2020, with Leah as the fresh addition after Laura got retired. It's the first forecast out there, so keep eyes on Noah's update coming in May for the full picture.
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