Every prediction so far released for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has mentioned El Niño. Chances are high NOAA also will bring up El Niño when it releases its official forecast for this ...

Hurricane Idalia was the only U.S. landfalling hurricane in 2023 and a rare major hurricane to hit Florida during a strong El Niño year. El Niño typically reduces Atlantic hurricane activity by ...

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts today, June 1. Predictions are for a "below-normal" hurricane season, but officials warn Florida residents should always be prepared. Florida faces the ...

Monroe County has the highest probability of a named storm in 2026, with a 39% chance. Colorado State University forecasts a slightly below-normal 2026 hurricane season with 13 named storms and six ...

Should a weather system develop into a tropical storm, the 1st system would be named Arthur. USA TODAY Network in Florida provides daily tropics watch reports during hurricane season (June 1-Nov. 30).

What is El Niño and how does it affect hurricanes in the Atlantic? El Niño means more wind shear in the Atlantic, which tears apart tropical cyclones. Does El Niño mean you shouldn't prepare for ...