NOAA's long-awaited hurricane forecast is coming soon. What to know.

Previous early forecasts have generally suggested a slightly below-average Atlantic season, while noting high levels of uncertainty in the forecast.

National Hurricane Center keeps eye on tropics as start of season nears

The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is coming fast, on June 1, but conditions continue to look good across the tropics May 19. The National Hurricane Center started posting its daily tropical outlooks May 15,

FPL just revealed its hurricane plan. Here's what you need to know

FPL's CEO addressed reporters May 14, outlining the company's plans to keep millions of Florida customers powered through the 2026 hurricane season.

National Hurricane Center's outlook shows current conditions in tropics

The National Hurricane Center reports no tropical cyclone activity is expected over the next seven days. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1; the eastern Pacific season started May 15. Early tropical waves moving across the Atlantic usually run into too much dry air and wind shear to develop into hurricanes.

El Niño cuts hurricane landfall odds, but Florida Panhandle at risk

El Niño is expected to lower hurricane landfalls this season, but forecasters say the Florida Panhandle remains the state’s top risk area.