TALLAHASSEE, WTXL. — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has come out with their outlook for the 2026 season.
They are forecasting a BELOW AVERAGE season starting June 1st, 2026.
NOAA predicts a 55% chance for a below average season, 35% chance for a near average season, and a 10% chance for an above average season.
The numbers breakdown to:
Named storms - 8-14
Hurricanes - 3-5
Major Hurricanes - 1-3
This comes after a relatively below average season in 2025, with only one landfall from Tropical Storm Chantal in South Carolina.
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