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Hurricane Season Begins Today: Here's What to Know
Forecasters expect 8 to 14 named storms and say El Niño could limit activity, while the National Hurricane Center adds inland warnings to its forecast cone.
- The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins today, June 1, marking the start of a six-month period when the tropics are historically most active from mid-August through October.
- Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association predict eight to 14 named storms this season, driven by an 82% chance of El Niño conditions emerging between May and July.
- The NHC is implementing an updated "cone of uncertainty" this season, now including inland tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings alongside coastal advisories to better communicate potential risks.
- Despite concerns about Federal Emergency Management Agency funding cuts and reorganization at the Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, officials urge Louisianans to stay vigilant and prepare.
- Storm names for this year start with Arthur, replacing Hurricane Laura following its devastating 2020 landfall, while history shows powerful storms like Hurricane Betsy can still strike during El Niño years.
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Hurricane season begins today - Here's what to know
On today's edition of Tracking the Tropics, an expert from the National Hurricane Center joins our team of meteorologists live to break down the season forecast and to answer your questions. Watch live at 12:30 p.m. ET.
·Nashville, United States
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Hurricane season begins today: Here's what to know
On today's edition of Tracking the Tropics, an expert from the National Hurricane Center joins our team of meteorologists live to break down the season forecast and to answer your questions. Watch live at 12:30 p.m. ET.
·Austin, United States
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