Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Niño

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May 21, 2026 - 20:05
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Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Niño

Forecast came amid warning that US was unprepared for storms with staffing cuts under Trump administration

The US will see a below-normal hurricane season in 2026, federal government scientists said on Thursday, predicting eight to 14 named storms with winds at 39mph (63km/h) or more. The milder-than-usual forecast is thanks to a developing El Niño weather pattern in the central and eastern Pacific.

The announcement came days before the start of hurricane season, which begins on 1 June and runs through 30 November. Continue reading...

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