Fewer storms than last year, Texas still at risk
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Atlantic hurricane season 2026 is afoot — and Americans are being urged to brace themselves ahead of the hubbub. AccuWeather is predicting 11 to 16 named storms, including four to seven hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes,
For the first time, the operational forecast cone will include tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings for inland areas, not just coastal zones. The National Hurricane Center update follows a successful experimental phase in
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Hurricane Center is testing new cone: What's changing the season
The National Hurricane Center announced it was making several updates to products and services for the 2026 hurricane season.
See the full 2026 Atlantic hurricane name list and find out why some storm names are retired and replaced after major hurricanes.